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Publisher Note Dear Readers,

Diwali is the time to celebrate with warmth, love and lights. This is most favourite time of the year, where we all make an effort to dress in our best ethnic wear and celebrate with friends and family. The spirit of festivities is seen all around. It is time for everyone to think possitive and vibrant in their life. It is Festive season has always been the biggest purchasing period of the year.

What Christmas is to the western world, Diwali is to India. During this auspicious time of the year, we feel proud in bringing out yet another edition of South Asian Lifestyle Magazine for you all.

This edition of South Asian Lifestyle Magazine from Ansal Media Inc. Wish You trouble-free Happy Diwali. We also bring in this issue quick and easy recipes for the Christmas cheer. We have also another section about the famous destinations where you can go and celebrate New Year’s Eve with a hint of local customs.

Also, we have a unique section to enlighten you with some amazing facts you certainly didn’t know about this Indian festival of lights. In all the festive rush, don’t forget to pamper yourself. By refering to fashion section with effortless tips on how to maintain your makeup and hair do.

If you have any suggestions, comments or queries, please email me at ansalmedia8@ gmail.com.

May the divine light of Diwali spread into your life peace, prosperity, happiness and good health. May the Christmas cheer reside in your life throughout the year making it harmonious and successful New Year 2017 for everyone.

Happy Holidays!

Sunita & Rajesh Ansal

& Merry Christmas, New Year 2017

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DIWALI: CELEBRATE THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

The South Asian festival known as Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a joyous five-day celebration akin to the various harvest festivals held throughout the world. Not unlike the Western traditions associated with Christmas, Diwali is a time for gathering with family members and friends, feasting on indulgent meals and sweeping away the trials and tribulations of the current year in order to welcome the new year with clean and open hearts and spirits.

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Diwali Origins and Customs

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iwali is the biggest and most widely celebrated South Asian festival. It is observed by various religious groups, including Hindus and Jains in South Asia, Malaysia and Singapore, as well as by those of South Asian heritage living around the world.

Various traditions and customs are observed across the Indian regions, and the holiday also incorporates various legends. For some, Diwali celebrates the return of King Rama from exile following his triumphant battle against an evil king, while for others it is a time to honour Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth.

The word “Diwali” itself, however, loosely translates to “row of lights.” During the festival, homes and streets are decorated with small clay oil lamps ultimately symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.

During Diwali it is customary to completely clean the home, purchase new clothes, forgive adversaries and forget past transgressions, as well as to hope for prosperity in the months ahead.

“We would all go to the temple for prayers and eat amazing food from the temple kitchen. My brother would light giant fireworks for us to enjoy and the sky would be filled with the lights for hours because everyone would be on the rooftops celebrating,” recounts Bal Arneson, host of the cooking show Spice Goddess.

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Diwali Food Traditions

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hile many people refrain from eating meat during the holiday, vegetarian dishes such as curries and lentils are enjoyed. However, sweets are one of the most well-known elements associated with the holiday.

“Weeks before, my mom would make all these sweets. They’re very labour-intensive, so she would get together with her friends and have these marathon sessions making them. Then they’d split them up and when you visited friends you’d share them,” says Preena Chauhan, Indian cooking instructor and owner of Arvinda’s, artfully created Indian spice blends.

“I make gulab jabuns at home,” says Arneson. “They’re like mini doughnuts, and they’re my kids’ absolute favourite.”Every family puts their own spin on the snack-sized eats, and though they are delicious, they’re very much seen as a special-occasion treat.

“In my home the favourite was the shakarpara,” says Chauhan. “You would only ever have them during Diwali, but after a couple of bites you would instantly be reminded of that time of the year.”

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As I met this swift-footed Doabaian from Hoshiarpur [Punjab] India for the first time in my life, the first impression that knocked on the realm of my mind was that of a settled, satisfied and a successful executive.

And one does not need a second chance to create a first impression. His aura exudes a firm look and a settled gait of a self–made person who takes everyday as it comes.

Spotlight: Perminder Chohan

Success A is never ending, failure is never final

passion patience and a self set deadlineone s I met this swift-footed Doabaian achieves them. Those who persistently from Hoshiarpur [Punjab] India for act on their dreams by believing the plan, the first time in my life, the first do experience enduring success impression that knocked on and an enriched life.” shared Mr the realm of my mind was that of Chohan a settled, satisfied and a successful Perminder Chohan arrived in executive. And one does not need British Columbia from India in a second chance to create a first 1990. Like others, in the beginning, impression. His aura exudes a firm he went through the rigmarole look and a settled gait of a self– of doing survival jobs to pay his made person who takes everyday as bills. Then he went up the rung it comes. by successfully establishing the When asked about his journey By: Prof. Surinder plumbing business and later on of 26 years in Canada, he started Shaun Kochhar Cellular Phone stores. harking back on those primary LPN, FCN, M.Com, His luck and hard work, took days of struggle. The son of an CAIIB, DIM a huge turn, when he decided academician reverend father -who (A freelance writter with to make forays in the Financial happened to be a Principal back 36 Year Exp.) Services Industry in 1998. He home in India- genetically, exudes started with an RESP company in his coaching and activities of as the field of direct selling and daily living. His strength is being marketing is what he liked from the cockles genuine in thinking, Honest in dealing and of his heart. Within a year, he became a Trustworthy to his family and others. number one Manager by doing maximum Every dream begins with a dreamer. With

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business in succession. In 2003, Mr. Chohan successfully expanded his career in related domain of Life Insurance Industry by opening his own brokerage.

Since then he has been an instructional coach to over 300 agents in their successful professional career training and development.

In 2009, Mr. Chohan joined Desjardins Financial Security Independent Network as a Managing Director. Under Mr. Chohan’s able leadership, his Financial Centre received scores of top awards from the company network in categories viz. recruiting, business growth and total sales. Chohan points out that Desjardins has registered a successive growth of 30 to 40 percent each year.

As an MD, Chohan’s role in the company is that of recruiting new people and training them to succeed which is his strength. The successful MD believes in the values of honesty and hard work.

With constancy to purpose and honesty of commitment, Perminder never felt any difficulty to expand the business.

Chohan has been a top recruiter in the country for Desjardins for the last five years.

Apart from insurance, Chohan is also an established author of a book named, “Common Sense But…Uncommon, cowritten with Brian Tracy. This book is about common people with uncommon qualities. The chapter penned by Mr. Chohan is called “‘Dreams with Deadlines”. One has to put deadlines on dreams; otherwise they will never come true. “I have received the Celebrity Press Editor’s Choice Award for the book”, stated Chohan His second book, Performance 360, is co-authored by Sir Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group. “I am talking about the 10 principles of peak performance. My chapter is all about what I leaned in my life via my practical experience,” Chohan about the limited edition book which will be out shortly.

He has also appeared on The Brian Tracy Show and has been interviewed as a successful entrepreneur. Both books are declared best sellers, stated Mr Chouhan On community front, he has contributed a lot. He is well-known in the community for his charity work. He feels that it is due to the community that he is successful. “I want to help our community in Greater Vancouver area as my token of love and respect” stated Chohan. He tries to support most of the organizations that approach him for help.

He has also received many awards for his work. Last year, Chohan received October 2016

the Excellence in Business Leadership Award by The Times of Canada. He has received numerous awards from GAMA International Canada, namely the Agency Achievement Award, Agency Builder Award, and National Management Award. He is a main sponsor of Kid’s Play, an organization engaged in the kingly cause of keeping children away from drugs and crime. He has sponsored events namely: soccer, Field Hockey, wrestling et al with this noble organization.

Last year, Chohan sponsored over 30 different charities. “We work with B.C. Children’s Hospital, Surrey Memorial Hospital, Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Ronald McDonald house in Surrey Memorial Hospital, Kids Play,” says Chohan.

Perminder is part of Rotary Club of Surrey- Newton Chapter. Through the Rotary Club, Chohan helps the homeless. During winter, he engaged in a blanket drive and collected blankets and jackets for homeless people from our community to deliver to the refugees from Syria in BC. The club has also built a school in Philippines for kids whose school was washed away during the typhoon.

When enquired about his strengths, pat came the reply, “Leadership, Honesty, commitment, Relationship, Loyalty, and an ever Helpful Attitude is my forte.”

Unsuccessful attempts- which the society calls a failure colloquially along the way - do not discourage or dissuade him. His avid experience tells him that success comes after work, unlike in a dictionary. During my confabulations, I found him to be incurably optimistic. As to date, he has amassed 21 awards and 23 achievements awards.

Help as many people as possible to bring a positive change, is the mission statement of this philanthropist. He feels satisfied with his innings so far and being handsomely experienced now. He is in an exciting stage of his career to help novus homo.

On family front he is blessed with ever supporting wife Mrs. Deep Chohan, daughter Henna and son Armaan. Both are happily married for 26 years.

In closing, Chohan advises the community not to regret for the mistakes. Rather learn from them and keep moving. Do not allow fear inside you.

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diwali recipe

Special Diwali Food: Phirni in Chocolate

Ingredients for Chocolate Phirni Recipe • Rice 5 tablespoons • Skimmed milk 1 litre • Cocoa powder 3 tablespoons • Milk powder 2 tablespoons • Sugar substitute sucralose to taste • Pistachios blanched and sliced 4-5 Method • Soak rice for half an hour and grind to a coarse paste. Mix cocoa in a quarter cup of cold milk. Dissolve milk powder in another quarter cup of warm milk. Bring the rest of the milk to a boil.

• Add dissolved cocoa and milk powder to the boiling milk. Stir continuously.

Add rice paste and cook till a little thick.

Remove from heat and mix in sugar substitute.

• Pour into an earthenware pot. Sprinkle sliced pistachios and let the Phirni cool.

• Serve chilled.

Apricot Orange cookies

Ingredients • 3/4 cup whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta) • 1/2 cup butter • 1/4 cup powdered sugar • 1/4 tsp baking powder • 1/4 tsp baking soda • 1 1/2 tbsp dried chopped apricots • 1 1/2 tbsp chopped cashewnuts (kaju) • 2 tsp orange flavoured drink mix • 1/3 cup milk • 1/2 tsp butter for greasing

• Bake in a pre-heated oven at 160ºc (320ºf) for 20 to 25 minutes or till the cookies are golden brown in colour.

• Cool completely and store in an air-tight container.

Method • Combine all the ingredients together in a bowl and whisk to get a soft dough.

• Pour into a piping bag fitted with a large star nozzle.

• Pipe out 37mm. (11/2”) diameter cookies on to a greased baking tray.

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diwali recipe

Fruit cake recipe 2 cups packed brown sugar 3 cups all-purpose flour • 1 tablespoon baking soda • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon • 2 tablespoons ground cloves • 2 tablespoons ground allspice • 2 tablespoons ground nutmeg • 4 eggs • 2 tablespoons lemon zest • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract • 1/2 cup brandy • 1 1/2 cups raisins • 1 1/2 cups chopped nuts • 1 1/2 cups dried mixed fruit • 1 1/2 cups butter, • Melted 1 3/4 cups brandy Directions • Preheat oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Grease and flour a tube pan.

• In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour, soda, spices, eggs, lemon

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rind, vanilla, 1/2 cup brandy, fruit, nuts, and melted butter or margarine. Mix thoroughly. Pour into prepared pan.

• Bake for 1 hour, or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

• Wrap cooled cake in foil. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons brandy over the cake every day for 2 weeks.

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Look gorgeous this Diwali Once again it’s that time of the year when we love to splurge on shopping, clothes, shoes make-up and indulge in some lip smacking authentic Indian delicacies. And in the midst of our busy working hours and household chores, we all want to sport that diva-look at every get-together. Here are some tips: Minimal is the most: Firstly use the concealer to deal with fine lines. Take your khol pencil and draw a fine stroke in the inner and slightly upper lids of your eyes.

To get away with the tiring look use voluminising mascara. Shiny lips are always pretty; finish your look with a neutral or pink shade of lipsticks.

Highlight your best feature: If you think that the eyes are your best feature give them a pop effect. For a more striking look, draw a small wing. If you have translucent powder use it in between coating on mascara to plump up your lashes.

If you want more attention to your lips, apply a dark shade of lipstick. For a fuller look apply a dash of pink or peach blush as it contours and defines your cheek bones.

Dramatic eyes: nothing can beat the smoky eyes for your evening look. For the perfect smoky eyes select eye shadows that will compliment your eyes. Since Indians have mostly black or brown eyes warm shades like gold, brown, charcoal black and grey, work the best. For simple and fast smoky eyes, use color eye pencils to draw a thick line on the upper eyelid from the inner corner to the outer corner and smudge it from the outer corner of your eye, follow the same on your lower eye lid to get the complete look.

Traditional you: During this festive season we all love to dress in our traditional attire and so should be our make-up as well. Here again your make-up should compliment your getup.

If your sari or salwar suit is too heavy it is ideal to keep the make-up simple and minimum and vice versa. For a neutral look that will suit any outfit, use gold on the eyelid and dark brown on the outer corner of the eye and blend it towards the crease line to enhance the shape of the eyes. Finish with a wing liner on the upper lid and a thick black kajal on the lower lid.

Wear a bindi for the traditional feel.

Natural look: Many women love to flaunt the nude look. Using light pastel shades such as pink and purple on the eyes will add freshness on the skin.

Use light orange lipstick on your lips and the cheeks to get a triadic combination of colors.

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Nail colour trends that make way this season

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rom using pastel shades, solid colours and frosty hues, it’s time to lay out a fashion statement with your nail colour, says an expert.

Aakriti Kochar, beauty and make-up expert, Oriflame India, lists down colours that are in vogue this season.

favourites for those who enjoy colour drama. You need not match these tones with your outfits necessarily, let it colour block.

4 Pastels: Soft colour tones are always a hot favourite as these are easy going and not a strain to the eyes. Everything around us in monsoon is so lush and green, a little hint of colour does all the work. Soft beige, rose, lilac and sky blue.

4 Red is evergreen: Whether dressing up for your weekend routine or monsoon weddings, red is an all-time favourite. This time this colour can be worn in all tones of red ranging from coral red, to classic red carpet red to deep red.

4 Frost: One may also adorn frosted shades of gold, bronze and rose this season. These frosted shades look good with solid colour dresses or your Indian attire. Keep it strictly for the evenings.

4 Solid colours: Purple, teal and green are the solid colour hot

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Spotlight: Dr Avinash Verma

Dr Avinash

Verma

conferred and honorary degree - a doctor honoris causa

My joy knew no bounds as I was on my way to engage in conversation with Dr. Avinash aka Avi Verma, promoter and Chairman of NMEC [North Shore Medical Education Center,Chicago,USA], who has been conferred upon an Honorary Doctorate by the Avalon University School of Medicine, one of the prestigious University in the Caribbean Islands. This was for his notable contribution in his field of medical education.

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s I was rummaging through the crisp information about Dr. Verma beforehand, I was excited to walk the talk and share his happiness on this maiden lifetime achievement.

After I settled for a spirited interaction, Dr. Verma informed that he landed in USA three decades ago for a better quality of life. He felt that the best way to predict his future is to create it.

Back home in India, born to a renowned educationist family of Principal B R Verma, he proved to be a chip of the old block. Like his reverend father and by dint of hard work, Dr. Verma began his professional career as an income tax lawyer in 1976 in India. His hardworking nature, coupled with his strong ethical behavior, made him one of the most sought after lawyers in Punjab.

Without wasting time, Dr. Verma kept on studying along with work and in 1991, found his niche in the finance business. After working for a small finance company, he ventured to open his own finance company. With hard work ,honesty, dedication and courteous personal service he was extremely successful. For almost fifteen years Dr. Verma dedicated himself to bringing inhonest and high quality financial services to his customers. It was his incurably optimistic thought process and a fair, firm, and flexible approach that helped him to find his moorings in time in USA.

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His present flagship company NMEC’s mission statement is to help offshore medical students, with South Asian diaspora in particular, to get placed in various Universities to escalate up the rung further to complete their medical education.So they are better equipped to compete for Residency spots in North Americain toto.

Within seven years, North Shore Medical Education has shown prosperity and growth, both in the quality of rotations, and the relationships with its partners. The company has shown continuous efforts to increase the quality of clinical rotations for Caribbean Medical Schools, and to give the students the best opportunity to receive residency in the US. His eldest daughter-inlaw, Laura, and youngest son, Ankush, help him in the company’s operational activities.

(Delete) With his indulgent guidance, the company has grown into the leading clinical rotation provider in the USA. Constancy to purpose and honesty of commitment, combined with exuberant youth as his only asset and an ever supporting better-half, this humble devotee of Maa Jagdambe, went full throttle on Mission Possible, with a meager amount in his pocket and dreams in plenty.

“Like for every immigrant, it was a difficult game to be fought and won and that too on a foreign land with no expert guidance,” he hastened to add.

During my confabulations- as he reminisced deep into hispast- I found him lost in his good vis-à-vis bad moments of struggle and suddenly bounced back to join me with a firm tone exhibiting Mission Accomplished. Yeah, success favored a prepared mind.To help oneself is what everybody to assure one’s survival. Then what is unique about this humble personality who believes in a re-tailored adage: “God helps those who help others”.

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Being a fervent devotee of Maa “Hands that help are far greater than the Jagdambe, he is blessed with a profession lips that pray”, said Mother Teresa.But this which is his passion as well - HelpingOthers. individual, has a rare blend ofboth .Apart He further added that now is the time to from helping others he recites devotional pay back to the society and thereby help songs of Maa Jagdambe penned emerging medical students to by him and promotes such other pursue their dreams. All these artistsfrom Indian diaspora. He is an aspiring young medical students amateur singer of devotional songs need isa little help, guidance, with over 6 albums under his belt. hope and SOMEONE TO BELIEVE In 2003 he launched a not for IN THEM.Since he is singing from profit Devotional TV show JAGRAN the same song sheet, students are TV to cater to the long awaited getting well connected. devotional needs of Indian Last year, Dr. Verma, along By: Prof. Surinder Community, unable to go to the with his sons Dr. Ashish Ansal and Shaun Kochhar temples due to lack of resources Ankush Ansal, has just launched a LPN, FCN, M.Com, and time, being new. The event was new service to the patients in India CAIIB, DIM well covered by local print media viz. to consult a Physician in USA for (A freelance writter with Chicago Tribune. their medical issues via android 36 Year Exp.) Dr. Verma is a well known devotee and iphone app SUPERFYT. of Maa Durga in USA. He holds and Superfyt.com. By dint of performs Maa Durga Jagran and Chowkis on hard work his children also kept regular basis at no charge. He has released his dream alive as one of his many Mata Bhajan audio and video CD’s, sons is a Physician while others which can be viewed on his channel Jagran are successful in their own Tv Chicago on youtube Numerous, not-for-profit organizations that Dr. Verma is a part of, aim to provide resources to underprivileged areas around the world.

There is a woman behind every successful man, as they say, and in this case, it appears his spouse Mrs. Neelam Verma, motivated him in various shades of the difficult game called LIFE, and played her role very well.

Really, God helps those who help others.

Hopefully, God blesses him with good health and eventfulness in the years to come.

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NEW YEAR SPECIAL

NEW YEAR TRADITIONS, CUSTOMS AND CELEBRATIONS FROM

AROUND THE WORLD

Many New Year traditions, customs and celebrations that we take for granted actually date from ancient times. This year, ring out the old and ring in the new with a New Year tradition—or two!

MAKE SOME NOISE In ancient Thailand, guns were fired to frighten off demons. In China, firecrackers routed the forces of darkness. In the early American colonies, the sounds of pistol shots rang through the air.

Today, Italians let their church bells peal, the Swiss beat drums, and the North Americans sound sirens and party horns to bid the old year farewell.

EAT LUCKY FOOD Many New Year’s traditions surround food. Here are a few: In the southern US, black-eyed peas and pork foretell good fortune.Eating any ring-shaped treat (such as a donut) symbolize “coming full circle” and leads to good fortune. In Dutch homes, fritters called olie bollen are served. The Irish enjoy pastries called bannocks.

The tradition of eating 12 grapes at midnight comes from Spain. In India and Pakistan, rice promises prosperity.

Apples dipped in honey are a Rosh Hashanah tradition. In Swiss homes, dollops of whipped cream, symbolizing the richness of the year to come, are dropped on the

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floors (and allowed to remain there!)

DRINK A BEVERAGE Although the pop of a champagne cork signals the arrival of the New Year around the world, some countries have their own traditions.

Wassail, the Gaelic term for “good health” is served in some parts of England. Spiced “hot pint” is

the Scottish version of Wassail.

Traditionally, the Scots drank to each others’ prosperity and also offered this warm drink to neighbors along with a small gift. In Holland, toasts are made with hot, spiced wine.

GIVE A GIFT New Year’s Day was once the time to swap presents. Gifts of gilded nuts or coins marked the start of the new year in Rome. Eggs, the symbol of fertility, were exchanged by the Persians. Early Egyptians traded earthenware flasks.

In Scotland, coal, shortbread and silverware were traditionally exchanged for good luck.

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NEW YEAR SPECIAL

PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD In Scotland, the custom of first-footing is an important part of the celebration of Hogmanay, or New Year’s Eve Day. This practice holds that the first foot to cross a threshold after midnight will predict the next year’s fortune. Although the tradition varies, those deemed especially fortunate as “first footers” are new brides, new mothers, those who are tall and dark (and

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handsome?) or anyone born on January 1.

TURN OVER A NEW LEAF The dawn of a new year is an opportune time to take stock of your life. Jews who observe Rosh

Hashanah make time for personal introspection and prayer, as well as visiting graves.

Christian churches hold “watch-night” services, a custom that began in 1770 at Old St. Georges Methodist Church in Philadelphia.

The practice of making New Year’s resolutions, said to have begun with the Babylonians as early as 2600 B.C., is another way to reflect on the past and plan ahead.

NEW YEAR’S FOLKLORE Some customs and beliefs are simply passed down through the ages. Here are some of our favorite age-old sayings and proverbs. On New Year’s Eve, kiss the person you hope to keep kissing. If New Year’s Eve night wind blow south, It betokeneth warmth and growth. For abundance in the new year, fill your pockets and cupboards today. If the old year goes out like a lion, the new year will come in like a lamb.

Begin the new year square with every man.(i.e., pay your debts!)

–Robert B. Thomas, founder of The Old Farmer’s Almanac So, whether we resolve to return borrowed farm equipment or drop a few pounds, we’re tapping into an ancient and powerful longing for a fresh start!

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Christmas RECIPE

Christmas Cake This cake is a rich, dark, moist fruit cake, very flavorful at Christmas. Try icing with almond paste for a more festive touch. This recipe is started in October or November so as to let it mellow before the holidays.

Ingredients 4 2 (8 ounce) containers candied cherries 1/2 cup brandy 4 1 (8 ounce) container candied mixed 1 cup dried currants citrus peel 2 cups raisins 4 1 teaspoon ground cloves 41 cup dates, pitted and chopped 41 teaspoon ground allspice 4 2 (2.25 ounce) packages blanched slivered almonds 1 cup butter 41/2 teaspoon baking soda 42.5 cup all-purpose flour 41 teaspoon ground cinnamon 46 eggs 41/2 teaspoon salt 43/4 cup apple juice 42 cups packed brown sugar 43/4 cup molasses Method: 4 In a medium bowl, combine cherries, citrus peel, raisins, currants, dates, and almonds.

Stir in brandy; let stand

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2 hours, or overnight.

Dredge soaked fruit with 1/2 cup flour.

4 Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Grease an 8x8x3 inch fruit cake pan, line with parchment paper, and grease again. In a small bowl, mix together 2 cups flour, baking soda, cloves, allspice, cinnamon, and salt; set aside.

4 In a large bowl, cream butter until light.

Gradually blend in brown sugar and eggs. Mix together molasses and apple juice. Beat into butter mixture alternately with flour mixture, making 4 dry and 3 liquid additions. Fold in floured fruit. Turn batter into prepared pan.

4 Bake in preheated oven for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean.

Remove from pan, and lift off paper. Cool cake completely, then wrap loosely in waxed paper.

Store in an airtight container.

Best Big, Fat, Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie

“These cookies are the pinnacle of perfection! If you want a big, fat, chewy cookie like the kind you see at bakeries and specialty shops, then these are the cookies for you!�

Ingredients 4 2 cups all-purpose flour 41/2 teaspoon baking soda 4 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 41 cup packed brown sugar 41/2 cup white sugar 4 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 41 egg 41 egg yolk 4 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips Method: 4 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.

4 Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.

4 In a medium bowl, cream together the melted butter, brown sugar and white sugar until well blended.

Beat in the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk until light and creamy. Mix in the sifted ingredients until just blended. Stir in the chocolate chips by hand using a wooden spoon.

Drop cookie dough 1/4 cup at a time onto the prepared cookie sheets.

Cookies should be about 3 inches apart.

4 Bake for 15 to 17 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the edges are lightly toasted. Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

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Christmas RECIPE

Bombshell Brownies

“These brownies are the bomb! These brownies found the perfect combination of ingredients to make the fudgiest brownies yet... Enjoy!”

Ingredients

41 cup butter, melted 43 cups white sugar 4 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 4 4 eggs 4 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 4 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 41 teaspoon salt 4 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Method: 4 Preheat oven to 350

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degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.

4 Combine the melted butter, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each, until thoroughly blended.

4 Sift the flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a bowl. Gradually stir flour mixture into the egg mixture until blended.

Stir in the chocolate morsels. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.

4 Bake in preheated oven until an inserted toothpick comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.

Remove, and cool pan on wire rack before cutting.

Raspberry and cream trifle

A sweet, no-cook classic dessert, jazzed up with homemade jelly, jam and amaretto liqueur.

Ingredients 4 125ml amaretto liqueur or sweet sherry Raspberry jelly 4 36 savoiardi (sponge finger biscuits) 500g raspberries 4 160g (1/2 cup) raspberry jam 4 1 1/4 cups caster sugar 4 1L double thick custard 4 1/4 cup lemon juice 4 600ml thickened cream, whipped 4 2 tablespoons grenadine 4 Fresh raspberries, to serve 1 1/2 cups water 4 Icing sugar, to dust 1/2 cup white wine 4 8 gelatine leaves Cold water, to soak Method: Step 1 To make raspberry jelly: Place raspberries, caster sugar, lemon juice and grenadine in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (don’t let bowl touch water).

Cover with plastic wrap.

Cook, topping up water, for 50 minutes or until deep pink. Set aside.

Step 2 Warm 1 1/2 cups water and 1/2 cup white wine in a saucepan over low heat. Set aside.

Step 3 Soften gelatine leaves in cold water for 3 minutes. Squeeze to remove excess water. Add to wine mixture. Whisk.

Step 4 Strain berry mixture through a fine sieve into a jug. Discard pulp. Add wine mixture. Whisk.

Step 5 Pour the jelly mixture into a 3L trifle bowl. Cover with plastic wrap. Place in fridge for 4 hours to set.

Step 6 Pour amaretto into a bowl.

Dip 1 biscuit into amaretto.

Spread jam on 1 side. Dip another biscuit into amaretto.

Sandwich the biscuits together.

Place in bowl, standing up, on top of jelly. Continue with the amaretto, biscuits and jam, placing around bowl. Pour the remaining amaretto over biscuits. Gently pour over the custard. Cover. Place in fridge overnight to allow biscuits to soften.

Step 7 Top with whipped cream, raspberries and icing sugar.

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your dose quality protein and heart healthy fats with right portion and keep

Varieties in nuts Almonds: A great source of trace minerals like copper and manganese.

They are used to avoid blood clotting and for making healthy bones. They are good for curing diabetics too as they assist in blood sugar control and also have loads of magnesium that most diabetics tend to deficient magnesium also has the effect of lowering blood pressure.

Bonus- The vitamin E in the almonds helps your heart and also keeps the collagen fibre in your skin intact, thus preventing wrinkling and other signs of ageing.

Best way to right nuts Nuts make a perfect snack as are rich in nutrients and rich in both protein and fibre. They help in craving and so they are any weight – watcher’s friend. Studies have shown that nuts help boost metabolism and that nut eaters tend to weigh less.

• Pistachios Good to Know - Pistachios are rich in antioxidant, form of cancer fighting Vitamin E and also helps in dealing with the problem of bad cholesterol.

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Bonus- They delivers the Vitamin B-6, mood lifting vitamin. They contain more potassium than other nuts, which controls the stress level hormone. It makes you feel happy when you eat them.

too- Calories, fats and proteins. Also the cholesterol lowering effects of peanuts are well controlled. Peanuts are powerful antioxidant and by consuming the same, reduces the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Best way to have them – Just shell them and eat.

Bonus- Peanuts have even higher antioxidant content than some fruits.

• Walnuts Walnuts are loaded with the good fat. They are also one of the few vegetarian’s food sources which help in preventing disorders like diabetes and heart disease. It helps in making the brain active. Walnuts are rich in form of vitamin E that keeps your heart ticking and cancer away.

Best way to have – Unsalted and dry roasted.

Avoid peanuts with sweet and salty glaze.

Bonus- Walnuts increases the melatonin hormones, which helps in regulating the sleep of the body.

Best way to have Begin your day with them. Just pop up a few into your mouth, or dice them to add cereals or fruits as per your choice and taste.

Peanuts

The amount of good mono saturated fats in peanuts is comparable to almonds.

In fact everything else is comparable

Cashews nuts Though the cashew nuts tend to be in higher calories than other nuts, around half their fat is of the heart healthy, monounsaturated kind. Plus cashews are rich in iron, Zinc and magnesium.

Bonus- Cashews also hold small amount of antioxidant which boosts your eyes ability to filter Sun’s UV rays and thus prevent age related macular degeneration.

Best way to have – Sprinkle chopped nuts four or five times a week on cereal, salads, vegetables, fish or chicken or put in soups and in whole grain cookies.

Get your dose of quality protein and heart –healthy fats with the right portion of the right nuts. Clearly eating nuts is definitive stay thin habit for everyone.

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Stress Relief

for women

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etween jobs or school, family chores, raising a family and maintaining all-purpose sanity, days are packed to the gills with more than even wonder woman may possibly handle! To combat all those days brimming with things to carry out, people to make out and places to be, I’ve come about with a list of fun, relaxing and enjoyable things to overcome the stressors in your life this spring. Test out them out and make out if any of these stress-busters may give you the peace of mind and comfort your life is missing.

• Put on comfortable clothes and snuggle up with a good book.

• And few chocolates.

• And a cup of tea with some cookies.

• Take a hot bubble bath.

• Give yourself a good pedicure to treat yourself and get your toes in shape for sandals.

• Determine a maximum amount of money that you are permissible to use up and go shopping for your new shoes, a purse, or clothes.

• Just stop and smell the roses.

• Prepare some popcorn and look at a movie.

• Take pleasure in a candlelit dinner.

• Listen to soft, chilling, or soothing music to your taste.

• Otherwise, if you truly require getting out some frustration, listen to rock and roll or hard core music.

• Play an instrument particularly guitar, if you really know how.

• Ask somebody else to play for you if you really don’t

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know how.

• Take an entire night to yourself, to be entirely worthless. Order take-out, walk around in your jammies and take pleasure in having nothing to do.

• Exercise! Go for a walk, run, jog, bike ride or any other athletic activity. Get some friends jointly and play tennis or golf, have a catch or carry out something new and exciting in the world of sports.

• Go on a boat trip, Canoe, yacht, sailboat, kayak it matters not the type of boat but that you have a nice, soothing time on the water.

• Take a nap or go to bed before time. No lie if you are feeling wholly zonked from a tough week, your body will love you for it.

• Make few comfort foods like cookies, cupcakes, cakes, pies anything sweet and delicious is fair game!

• Get together with your girlfriends and commiserate.

When you all share your dilemmas and find the irritation out in the open, it’s a pretty top thing that you’ll be feeling better in no time.

• Go on a trip. Whether you leave for a week or you take a five-minute mental vacation, at times an escape from realism is all it actually takes to re-energize and refresh yourself.

• No matter what types of activities or be short of thereof refill you and revitalize you after a tough workday or workweek, keep in mind that relaxation is simply a good night’s sleep away.

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Importance of

Health

Insurance in your

life

A health insurance is an important part of making a financial planning in the era of skyrocketing medical costs. Medical inflation has been aggravating at its full spree which makes it all the more important to buy a Health Insurance plan which could sponsor the hospitalization and medical treatment bills or expenses. It is essential to calculate following parameters to get a best health plan for you and your family.

1. Check for the Waiting Period Clause You must be feeling care free after taking insurance, but your health insurance comes with a waiting period clause for specific conditions. There is an initial period clause which says that any hospitalization claim will not be admissible in first 30 days of the policy commencement apart from accidental hospitalization. The pre-existing diseases or conditions are also not covered immediately after you purchase a policy. There is a waiting period ranging from 2 years to 4 years as per the plan conditions in the industry. Also, there are certain surgeries and treatments like hernia, cataract, joint replacement, etc. which can be treated after a specific waiting period of 1 or 2 years.

2. Check for Sub-limits There are certain capping or sub-limits in your health plan which says that the specific kind of expenses are paid by the insurance company upto a specific limit and beyond that the insured or customer has to bear them at his own.

Check for the sub-limits in your health plan to avoid any last minute surprises at the time of claim.

3. Check for Network Hospitals The insurance companies offering health plans have certain empaneled network hospitals with whom they have a tie up. Any hospitalization or treatment taken in the mentioned or specified network hospital list is done on the cashless basis subject to

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policy conditions. Also, a treatment in non-network hospital may not offer cashless treatment and some insurers have a co-pay clause if you take a treatment in non-network hospital.

4. Check for the Claim Process Different insurance companies have different claim procedures. Some settle or administer claims through Third Party Administrators (TPA’s) and some have their own in house claim settlement unit to foster quick and hassle free claim processing.

Also, check the claim settlement ratio of the insurer you intend to buy a health plan from to have a clear picture on the number of claims settled by the insurer. It is important

to have handy information on claims procedure to have a smooth and hassle free treatment in the times of hospitalization.

5. Compare & Buy It is important to take a right buying decision which can be done by comparing the available health insurance plans online. You can compare the price, key features, policy benefits, value added benefits, eligibility, exclusions, etc. of multiple health insurance plans to make a right informed choice of your own without any interference of the agents. Do evaluate your need and make a right buying decision by checking the above stated parameters.

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The Georgia Straight Best Of Vancouver 2016 award

Brian Jessel, Managing Partner Jim Murray, and Senior Sales Manager Raj Desor posing with the fabulous BMW M4 GTS and the The Georgia Straight Best Of Vancouver 2016 award, voted for by YOU! Thank you for naming us the Best New Car Dealer in the city for the 9th year in a row!

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relationship

Three Decades of Married Life and on…

the new role with virtually no tools and “Check your spouse by the class, not experience yet, it is agreeably assumed by the behavior as behavior is temporary that the marriage would be a great success. and class is permanent. If the class of the Sooner or later, they find that marriage partner-- being caring, respectful and is far more challenging than had been trustworthy--is excellent though, he/she imagined. loses temper occasionally, it is a legitimate First five years of marriage are more reason to continue the divine relationship.” challenging as many of our friends already …..Surinder Shaun Kochhar get divorced. Bad luck, I would like to say.

When a couple enters into a marriage, they The ultimate reason behind that is the fact are positive about the pious relationship, that both the partners are from they are venturing into. Most of the different strata of society, raised newly-weds, like millions of others, differently and in many cases their are incurably optimistic about this caste, creed culture, religion, race, exciting relationship. With dreams skin color and ethnicity play a big in their eyes, though unprepared role. Here, the maturity of the and inexperienced, they are hopeful couple and family plays a huge of a scintillating future and a blissful survival role. Sometimes we fear happy married life. these things can happen in our Those on the pedestal of arranged marriage [arranged by parents] By: Prof. Surinder lives too.

According to a 2008 Canadian may feel more worried than Love Shaun Kochhar Marriage as they do not know LPN, FCN, M.Com, Study, 41% of marriages do not make it to the 30 year milestone. much about the spouse-to-be.

CAIIB, DIM Unfortunately, love marriages are (A freelance writter with What is even more interesting is divorces are becoming more also failing now-a-days in the light 36 Year Exp.) common. People often ask longof the fact that people are not fair married couples “What’s the key in relationships and resort to lies. As to their success?” What is the main magic per a survey, love marriages are failing more ingredient to have an everlasting marriage? than arranged marriages. Though, I support When people ask me, I’m inclined to say love marriages, the children should consult “Constancy to purpose and honesty of their parents as they are more experienced commitment” about life and other related happenings. A Most of the couples experience flaring decision by a recent adult, based primarily tempers, pouting, blaming each other; on emotions is more fraught with risk and hours of bad mood and pangs of silent misery later on. communication for a little while are a part After marriage, to get acclimatized with

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of a married life relationship. The saving grace of these married people is that they keep the feet of relationship well dug in.

Successful couples, definitely, hang together despite difficulties which serve a good ground. In our case, those in married relationship learn a lot, grow a lot. And, as a result of their efforts, they have much to celebrate on the horizon of time.

Here are some of the important points for a happy married life: 4In Marriage we learn more about ourselves than we did earlier. Be a good learner. Consider this as a gift.

4Don’t complain to spouse about the cooking. Rather get involved as a team member to make things better.

4Never decide to get a divorce when your partner has age related diseases viz. have Alzheimer’s, PMS et al.

4When people say marriage is hard, believe in yourself and take a challenge.

4Never start the day off nagging or complaining.

4Do not show willingness to quarrel about something. Try to hold your nerve.

4Cleanliness is a relative term. Very often it leads to an unmerited utterance 4Be generous to forgive each other. Keep improving your behavior under stress. This may be the key to all happiness.

4We are creatures of habit. Try to ignore the small mistakes and do not nag. Most of our fights are living proof of our immaturity.

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4Admit your shortcomings. They’re obvious anyway.

4Express gratitude more often.

4Appreciate small things of your spouse 4Give up all hope of being perfectly understood.

4Do not run after 100% perfection.

4Many of the things you fight hard for, will turn out not to have been worth the fight.

4Be the first to apologize. Apologetic does not mean you are in the wrong. It means you have a better control on your ego.

Really. It’s not as painful as it sounds.

4Accept apologies graciously.

4Pay more attention to what you’re doing wrong and try to fix it.

4Pay less attention to what your spouse is doing. Discuss the problem issues after 72 hours of a bout.

4If you’re going to complain about something, come to the table with a suggested alternative solution.

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4Anger is normal under the circumstances.

Don’t freak out about it or take it too seriously. Do not forget the animal inside us is still alive.

4If you want something, recognize and accept that it’s your job to ask for it.

4The louder your spouse yells, the quieter and calmer you need to be. The moments will check your temper control.

4Disappointment is inevitable. Life gets a bit easier once you accept this.

4Do not hit the bed in anger. Get some sleep. Chances are things will look different and better in the morning.

4Temper is a valuable possession.Do not lose it. No matter however bad your situation is. Lose your temper and make it worse.

Almost every marriage experience testing times normally. Wise people manage difficult time in their marriage by keeping the wellbeing of children as their first priority. Children definitely suffer from the

fractured relationships between parents.

Men are from Mars and women are from Venus. Both are created differently on a hormonal front. Women have 54% less serotonin than men. That is the reason why men tend to control emotions better and cry less as compared with their other half.

A Woman is considered as better at dealing with both, that is why, they are called a better half.

I know some people who were married 3 times and are still alone and lonely and say their first relationship was best. “It was my /our immaturity that took us apart”.

Does maturity come with age? Answer is No. Maturity comes with having a positive attitude.

Let us board the plane of life with the fuel of love and travel successfully in the air of challenges to land safe at the aerodrome of a HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS MARRIAGE. Yahoo!!!!!!! www.lifestylesa.ca

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Tips to dress your best this festive season

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ant to stand out this festive season? Try a layered outfit and belt up flared outfits with stylish waist belts, suggests an expert.

Here are some pointers by designer Mrunalini Rao to keep in mind for this festive season: 1. Capes, inbuilt dupattas, trails are all some forms of layering with variations in lengths and embellishment.

Lehengas, anarkalis and lachas might sound very routine and basic, but we as designers have come up with such amazing variations that an anarkali doesn’t look anymore like what it is called.

2. Printed long dresses with capes, embellished peplums with skirts, layered lehengas with laacha, lehengas with dupattas fixed on the blouses to form trails, cold shoulder and off shoulder choli with transparent dupattas, are a few styles for this season.

3. Silk, raw silk, chiffon, georgette and tulle are the fabrics for the season.

4. A must-have for this season are these new waist belts that a lot of designers have made for this season.

Clinch your waist when you wear a lot of these flared layers as suggested, so that you can still look thin and smart while you wear a lot of volume too.

5. Dark colours contrasted with pretty pastels. The look is outstanding when you wear dark colours and layer them with nice pastel shades.

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lifestyle 1. Find out whether you have olive skin, fair skin, medium skin or dark black or brown skin?

2. M ake use of the skin tone that determines which shades of lipstick suits best on your skin.

3. I n case you have a fair skin, opt for wine red or deep plum with a blue undertone, beige with a pink undertone, light shiny pink or light brown with blue undertones.

4. F or a medium skin tone, select deep red with blue undertones, deep brown, warm red, medium brown with pink or yellow undertones, deep, rich pink, and pink with brown undertones.

5. I f you have olive skin or yellowish go for deep and rich brown with reddish or mahogany undertones, dark berry shades, and rich and dark pink with yellow undertones.

6. C hoose dark red with blue undertones, deep plums, any shade of brown, soft sheer pink and beige shades, and deep berry shades for dark skin tone.

7. P ut on matte or darker lipsticks if you have very full lips.

8. P ut on glossier shades and lighter shades, if you have thinner lips, as they generally make thin lips appear fuller.

Dark lipsticks will make your thin, small lips even thinner and smaller.

9. D eeper, darker or bolder lipstick colors and shades will suit well with light eye makeup.

10. G o for a lighter or more neutral lip color to complement heavier eye makeup.

You can make choice of lighter and more neutral colors of lipstick with a matte or cream finish during the day (at work, for example), and save your darker, glossier and more dramatic colors for a night on the town.

How to choose perfect lipstick for your skin tone?

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Different styles of Saree Draping

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aree is a very graceful and elegant piece of garment. It is worm with matching blouse and petticoat always. The petticoat is always of ankle length and worn inside the Saree always and tie around the waist. The blouse is a short top to cut as per the fitting of the body. In design, it may be short, long or sleeveless. Blouse can be in contrast style or may be different. As the fashion is updated much, now there are different types of sarees available in the market.

Wearing saree is an art and it requires practice. The Saree is draped counter clockwise. It starts with making a knot on the right side of abdomen and passed with the waste line in a circular motion.

STYLES OF DRAPING SAREE ULTA PALLO STYLE - It is the most common form of draping a saree in India. This drape is generally used in parties, special occasions and functions. It enhances the grace of the saree and makes a woman look Indian beauty. Usually in offices, women prefer to wear pallo with pleates and tie it with the pin.

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BENGALI STYLE - This style of draping a saree has no pleats. The pallo constitute with the bunch of keys which falls over the shoulder. It is wrapped around the waist, brought to the right side from the back and pallo falls over the left shoulder. Puffy or balloon sleeves blouse or choli gives completes the perfect Bengali look.

GUJARATI STYLE - It is also known as the Seedha Pallo style. In this style of the draping, saree is draped over the right side of the shoulder rather than in front. It spread across the chest with the light pleats and the left edge is tuck with pin in the petticoat at the back side.

MAHARASTRIAN STYLE - This style of Saree draping is common among the women especially when we are talking about the women of Maharashtra. The saree is draped in such a way that the Centre of the Saree is neatly placed on the back side of the waist. The ends of the sari are tied securely in the front, and then the two ends are wrapped around the legs allowing greater freedom of movement. This style is quite comfortable form of saree draping.

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education

ARE YOU UNEMPLOYED? SEARCHING FOR A BETTER JOB?

calling all health care professionals

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re you a health care professional from another province or country? Do you wish to continue your career in the Health Care Sector?

At Western Community College we offer a program for International Health Care professionals that will allow Internationally Educated Health Professionals (IEHPs) or Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) to become a Health Care Assistant in just 30 hours. For the very affordable fee of $500 the graduated student will receive their certificate for HCA — Introduction to Practice. After which they need to register with the BC Care Registry in order to practice as Care Aides in BC. An overwhelming number of International Health Care professionals are coming to British Columbia every year. Unfortunately, they are not able to practice as Health Practitioners without doing some upgrading of their education or going through the long process of evaluations by regulatory bodies.

The Introduction to Practice program is the perfect solution for these health professionals who want to stay in their field. The knowledge & experience that these professionals bring with them from their own countries/ provinces makes them an asset and employers appreciate the

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invaluable contribution they make to the Health Care Sector.

As the baby boomers are coming of age to enter senior’s facilities, Health Care Assistants are in greater need. HCA’s play a vital role in the facility team. The HCA is the eyes & ears for the nurses and doctors in regards to the clients overall care.

This is an integral role that the health care assistant has which greatly impacts the clients care. Health Care Assistants (HCA’s) provide up to 80% of the direct care to aging Canadians living in long term care facilities or in their homes.

HCA’s make an immense difference in the clients lives that they care for. There are over 35,000 HCA’s in BC and the common denominator that they all share is that they give the finest personal care to those people who cannot care for themselves.

At Western Community College we pride ourselves on offering high quality education. We have a comfortable, friendly environment to study in. Our patient, experienced staff are always accessible to our students for any questions or concerns they may have.

The Introduction to Practice course lays the foundation for the IEHP’s by giving them education

about, Canadian legislation, the scope of practice, principles of health care ethics, client’s rights, job search techniques, HCA’s legal rights & the responsibilities in British Columbia.

With the already existing skills they have, this knowledge empowers them to confidently take charge as Care Aides in the BC Health Care System.

There are many different titles that health care assistants can fall under, such as residential care aide, home support worker, personal care aid. It takes heart & passion to be a HCA. Care and love are already values in which these professionals have, which makes them a choice candidate for any employer. This rewarding & fulfilling career is in high demand in BC. In order to get more information or to clarify any questions regarding this program or any other we offer please call the college anytime 7 days a week from 9am -5pm at 604-5943500. Feel free to come by the college 12899-80th Ave Surrey BC. October 18th, 2016 is Health Care Assistant Day— please take the time to recognize and thank all of the Health Care Assistants across British Columbia.

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Free Yourself From Fashion Rules Here are 5 fashion rules you’ve got to break now. Go, steal the spotlight!

Rule #1: You can’t wear denim to office A District Collector in Odisha may have barred people from visiting him in office wearing T-shirt and jeans, but the truth is that denim has acquired workwear status.

You can wear them for interviews and formal dinners. Even the hitherto frowned upon trend of ‘denim-on-denim’ is kosher now. The trick lies in pairing pieces of varying washes - light denim shirt with indigo jeans, or a dark jacket with a light-wash, sky-blue, pencil-fit denim skirt. Just remember: on-trend yet office-appropriate.

Rule #2: You’ve to wear red for your wedding Buck the obvious choice and choose colours like soft pink and icy blue or emerald and sunshine yellow.

Throw attention on your sexy choli by ditching the dupatta. You can choose black too, which was once considered inauspicious. For the mehendi and reception, black attire paired with metallics like gold or silver works.

Rule #3: You need a model figure to wear Maxis and Midis Don’t have the famous Katrina Kaif curves? But then a few of us do. That doesn’t mean you can’t wear floor-grazing dresses though. Focus on the right fit. For maxis, choose solid colours that skim the length of your body. For midi skirts, go for a high-waisted styles. Say ‘hi’ to heels - if not stilettos, go for wedges.

Rule #4: You can’t sport metallics as daywear Sparkling accoutrements can be worn any time of the day, provided you keep the look dressed down. Add a subtle sparkle by sporting either knitwear, jackets, blouses, jeans, pants, skirts or scarves that have a hint of lurex (gold or silver metallic thread) running through them. Here, the overall shiny effect is restrained. Remember to stick to one sparkly item at a time.

Rule #5: Men can’t wear pink Gender fluidity is the new fashion buzzword. ‘Men in pink’, in fact, was the top trend at most of the Fall 2016 fashion weeks. Take cues from Gucci and Pigalle to sport various shades of pink. If you don’t wish to go all out, start by sporting a pink shirt to work; it looks great with a suit as it complements most colours.

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Best of Shoe

Trends 2016

A woman can never have too many shoes. However, we do have a bucket list of shoe styles to swing from one season to another season.

Each year brings in a renewed set of footwear trends that zest things up below the ankles and this season’s trends are momentous, daring, and totally drool-worthy!

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e it the couture heels to comfortable flats, there are preeminent options from designers to brands, who are setting the mood for this season. So, shoe lovers, rejoice there is a pair for everyone! We’ve rounded up the finest of 2016 shoe trends from shelves and fashion weeks around the world just for you, your style, your height and your body type. From the latest “it” gladiators to must-have heel standouts, we’ve gathered the best shoes of the season, courtesy Samarpita Dasgupta, Fashion Director, Roposo.

Here’s a look at best of 2016, in the terms of shoe trends: Gladiator bandwagon The gladiator sandals this season deserve some empire hold in your wardrobe, as they are a wardrobe staple. Whether you want classic lace-up flats or the leather high heels with Roman-esque influence, there’s one for everyone. From flow-y summer dresses to off shoulder peasant tops, gladiator sandals redefine the summer trends for footwear. Ankle strap gladiators are the safest and most multi-purpose bet, whereas nude gladiators take away attention from chubby legs.

Mojri Magic Commonly known as Juttis, these are particularly in vogue this season, especially when you plan to don that ethnic outfit. Be careful to not pair them with a sari unless you are planning to bring out an all new boho chic. Adorned with pompoms, sequins, embroidery and mirror work, these add a bit of desi twist to the good old bellies.

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Needless to mention, they look the best in bright hues with a touch of gold or silver.

Sneaker freak One would’ve thought that sneakers were primarily designed and structured to be worn for outdoorsy activities or occasions that screamed wild and adventurous. Not only do they still fit into that bill, but have also been far taken out of that stereotypical view and used as a very fashionable touch to numerous outfits. Not only giving one a sporty twist, these shoes have been redefined by many who’ve been bold enough to try them on over dresses and more formal pieces of clothing.

Not one to wear off easily, sneakers is the in thing and is here to stay.

White Streak White has often been an understated colour though used plenty in day to day fashion.

With the trending boom of plimsolls, sneakers and canvases, white shoes have become a must have in every woman’s shoe collection this year.

These standout shoes are the perfect blend of casual and trendy. One can’t go wrong when pairing them with any outfit in literal terms. Why not wear white all summer long?

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This season we are all Yespadrilles for channeling the summer vibes into a style symbol. From the rubber soled to the straw ones, slide into a sporty style with a little lift or a simple black pair with an interesting fit. This is by far the most comfortable trend for shoes for seasons to come and it has taken the fashion world by the storm, from high-streetstyle the international fashion weeks. The slip-ons have many facets, but one of the strongest look is pairing it up with a boxy top and easy pants. Others include the good old white tee and distressed denim and a pretty floral dress with a summer jacket.

Unique heels: To stay on the cutting edge of fashion one must introspect about innovative footwear heels designs which imbue metallic hues, geometric forms, embroideries and interstellar designs. From suave shapes, and unconventional structures, these futuristic heels are making its round off the runway and into the markets.

From intergalactic stilettos to geometric wedge heel pumps and mirror covered platform heels, these unique heel designs offer the ability to break free from the bandwagon monotone.

It is true when they say shoes speak louder than words; however it is important to pick the right words errr shoes! A pair of shoes is just not an accessory that supports your outfit, but a pair can be an outfit by itself. It is okay to reverse match when the shoe is that good.

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BCMCL Inter-Continental

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won the Consolation Trophy. Sri Lanka A beat nnual BCMCL Intercontinental USA in Finals for the Consolation Tournament was played at Cup. Stanley Park and well attended by Pakistan/India played in Final for BCMCL members. Total 16 teams championship game and Pakistan participated in this event, and Pakistan won it by 5 runs. Pakistan was won the tournament. represented by Jawad Dawood, Tournament started with big bang and Abbas sharar, Kamran Khan, Riaz Pakistan team scored 106 runs in their Dawood, and Mohsin Ali. India was first game against Jamaica. Jawad Dawood represented by Experienced Kahan scored 88 runs from just 22 balls with 11 Rekhia and young new talent from sixers. Jawad Dawood won best batman Harjit Sandhu BCMCL, Yudveer Gill, Prabhjot and most sixes award. Another Highlight Nijjar, Lovedeep Nain, Ajadvinder of the tournament was Best bowler award winner SherPartap Singh Bhullar, who played his first game in BC and took three wickets from first three balls he bowled, giving great start to his cricket career in BC with Hatrick.

Bhullar, Sandeep Sandhu, and Manni Sandhu.

It was great to see new talent giving their best and succeeding.

Pakistan batted first and scored 69 runs, again with good batting from Jawad Dawood and Abbas sharar, and Bilal. India came so close with good batting by Yudveer but not enough to win, and fell 5 runs short scoring 64 runs in 5 overs.

Thanks to Trideep, Dean Jamal, Rashpal Bajwa, Amjad Bajwa, Vivek Puri, Davinder Nijjar, for helping out with the tournament and special Thanks to Damanvir Sandhu who organized and ran the tournament very well.

It was good to see lots of new faces playing in this event, competing and enjoying cricket.

Another success story was Ind-can CC players representing Papua New Guinea and Australia team represented by Pakcan CC making it to semifinals. It was first time for Ind-Can to be part of BCMCL Six A side and it was good to see some new faces competing and giving their best to make it to semifinals. Both teams had player’s that play in BCMCL 4th division during regular season and great to see good talent in lower divisions.

Sri Lanka A, who started their day with an upset by losing to Turkey, later came strong and

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Taapsee Pannu preps up to scale up action in ‘Naam Shabana’

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ctor Taapsee Pannu, who is riding high on success of her recent film Pink, is now gearing up for her next big film, ‘Naam Shabana’. The actor, who admitted that after Pink, she has got a bit nervous about chosing a script, is doing everything possible to give equally enthralling performance in her next flick. Taapsee, who portrayed a molestation victim in her recent film, is learning the nuances of martial arts for the filmmaker Neeraj Pandey’s next project.

Taapsee is learning mixed martial arts and a bit of Japanese martial art Aikido, apart from self-defence

system Krav Maga for the movie. If sources are to be believed then the actress, who was last seen kicking some butts and packing some punches in Neeraj Pandey’s Baby, will be seen taking the action sequences to a new level. “Continuing with Krav Maga, I have also started training in basics of Aikido and MMA. It’s getting tougher and harder from what I did for Baby. It has been a month of training and I train for one and half to two hours every day, barring the days I am shooting for 12 hours,” Taapsee said in a statement.

Deepika Padukone is Asia’s most followed woman on Twitter

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eepika Padukone has become Asia’s most followed woman on Twitter. After striking gold at the box office with her recent hits Piku and Bajirao Mastani, exploring international terrain with xXx: Return of Xander Cage and being listed in the top 10 highest paid actresses in the world by Forbes, the actress has added another feather to her cap.

With a whopping 16 million followers, Deepika has taken social media by storm by becoming the most followed woman on Twitter in Asia and has surpassed Asian celebrity Agnez Mo who stands

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at 15.8 million followers. On the other side new heartthrob of the industry, Harshvardhan Kapoor seems to be having a great start to his career, with many big banners vying on signing him. Now the latest reports claim that the actor might get to share the screen with Bollywood’s most sought after female actor Deepika Padukone. Yes, you read that right! According to reports, Harshvardhan is in talks with Badlapur director Sriram Raghavan to star in his next film that will have Deepika as the leading lady.

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TECHNOLOGY

How young is too young for a

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bout 9 Millions of Canadian kids are heading back to school after the Summer Holidays raising the questions of what age is too young to have a phone and how owning one helps or harms kid.

A 2015 Study by MediaSmarts a Canadian not for profit organization says that over 25% of Grade 4 owns a cell phone, this gradually increases as the child ages, by grade 10 About 90% own a cell phone, the youngest age group of age 7 was also found to have a cell phone at school.

A question arises how young is too young to have a cell phone in School.

The parent of one eight-year-old thinks that’s too young.

“I am totally against it,” says Melissa Joyce on her daughter Aniah having a cellphone, although the competitive dancer and avid soccer player keeps asking for one. “Kids should just be kids.”

A cellphone for Aniah would open a “whole other realm that she doesn’t need to be exposed to,” says Joyce. She notes access to technology and the internet, notably social media, is especially problematic for young girls.

Media education specialist at MediaSmarts, says the omnipresence of cellphones could keep kids plugged in to social media, which can be problematic.

“Social media can exacerbate problems” like bullying, harassment and FOMO (fear of missing out), he says, noting school should be one of place kids can have “digital breaks.”

Over half of Grade 11 students sleep with their phones because fear of missing messages.

“Bringing cellphones to school could bring with it other problems you might have,” Some schools have considered banning cellphones. The Toronto District School Board, Canada’s largest, did just that from 2007 to 2011.

“We all know that technology is here to stay, and so the school board has to get with the times,” However, many schools and classes have increasingly been using technology to teach. The results vary.

“There has been a lot of research on whether or not devices in school are useful,” “We are still in the discovery stage.”

However, not everyone has been able to integrate technology in the curriculum.

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the real world and with real people and Some researchers suggest there’s a the benefits of cognitive development,” link between cellphone bans at school One would think cellphone usage and increased academic performance. for children is “less age-dependent In a May 2015 Research by the and more need-dependent.” Some London School of Economics, teenagers who don’t have or want a researchers sifted through surveys from mobile phone and 12-year-olds who 91 schools in England with cellphone do.the desire or need comes because of ban policies and compared their Safety issues standardized test scores for 16-year“Some children walk some distance to olds to the rest of the Country get to school, and parents can’t always It found overall student scores accompany them,” improved by 6.41 per cent.

A cellphone can help a parent The researchers does not support track kids on their way to and from ban on Cell phones at School but school. Kids get “a means to get a believes they’re not necessarily in that hold of [parents] in case of an Environment emergency.”

“If [kids] need to use For parents who balk at the the internet, schools have idea of handing their kids a computer labs. If they want to smartphone, There are other play games, they have recess,” devices that have speech and “If there is an emergency, kids tracking features. can call the parents from the “There are an emerging office or a counsellor can call number of kids’ wearables, like the Parent“ smartwatches, that have GPS “Kids should be using pen By: Dr. Pargat and calling features,” he says. and paper” Singh Bhurji Such devices use less data than Some studies suggest MD,FRCP ( C ) phones. excessive time spent using Consultant Tinitell is a Cheap watch screens, including cellphones, Pediatrician with mobile phone and can affect children and youth Surrery BC locating features.The watch adversely, stunting emotional does not have the capacity to and cognitive growth, warping run Snapchat and other social media a young person’s perspective on social platforms that may put kids at risk. norms and causing health problems it is important for School going such as poor eating and sleeping habits children to be more tech-literate In 2012, the Canadian Pediatric because much of society, including Society gave guidelines for children and classrooms, is becoming more plugged adolescents: in.This can be Achieved without a Children under 2: no screen time is Cell phone also, Every School has recommended.

Computers and Internet Access Children 2-4: less than one hour a A lot of time “There’s also peer day. pressure” to own a phone.

Children 5-11 and youth 12-17: no Parents need to “be vigilant and more than two hours a day; lower levels educate themselves.” That includes are associated with health benefits. knowing what apps their kids use, and Too much screen time harms even their passcodes. “aspects of cognitive and psychosocial “A cellphone is like anything else, it’s development,” writes the CPS.​​ a tool,” Just like a Saw which Carpenter We have only 24 hours in a day, uses,it’s Safety is taught first, or else studies show that School going children injury or harm can occur, are Spending Somewhere between 2 Good Communication between the to 6 hours on Screen time, this is time child and parent is essential Lost from thier School time,homework , “Until kids can demonstrate Learning, Social interaction, Sports, etc responsibility, parents should not let “The time spent in front of a screen them use it completely unsupervised.” is time taken away from interacting with

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If [kids] need to use the internet, schools have computer labs. If they want to play games, they have recess.

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Mirzya Movie Review

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irzya is inspired by the story of the star-crossed lovers Mirza-Sahiban, a popular folklore from Punjab. In this screen adaptation, the scenario plays out in Rajasthan, shot mesmerizingly by cinematographer, Pawel Dyllus. At the core of the story are Mohnish and Suchi, who were separated when the pre-teen boy is sent to a juvenile correction home for murder. Years later, Suchi returns from London to marry Prince Karan (Anuj). By a quirk of fate, she discovers her childhood friend, who now calls himself Aadil, in the palace stable.

During her riding lessons, the curly-haired to-be princess discovers that the embers of her love for the stable-hand have not really died down.

On his part, Aadil realises that if he must win his childhood sweetheart over, he has to cross swords with the Prince and Suchi’s father (Art Malik), who is hell-bent on her wedlock to royalty. In the hands of the astute Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra (Rang De Basanti, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag), this musical, which has a melodious score

by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy with additional tracks by Daler Mehndi, unfolds languidly in a Broadway-style format. Interspersing the present-day track with a period folklore, Mehra and Gulzar (credited with screenplay and lyrics) give viewers an engaging and lavish big-screen experience.

Though not a musical in the literal sense, the songs take the story forward in ballet style. The visuals of the chorus dancers dressed in bright Rajasthani costumes is breath-taking. The downside, though, is that the passion between the lead players doesn’t really set the screen ablaze. Also, there is absence of real conflict and suspense as the folklore is quite known.

Harshvardhan and Saiyami come from good acting stock. But they’re still rough around the edges. Harsh manages to give glimpses of his vulnerability and intensity as a performer. And, also his physical strength. While Saiyami, who withholds emotions in a few scenes, sparkles, Anuj makes an impressive debut.

If you are drawn to stories that are high on aesthetics with lyrical narratives, Mirzya is a portrait that deserves a long look.

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Himachal’s resorts can be positioned better for foreigners:

Travel guides Tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh could turn out to be hotter for international backpackers too if positioned properly. Members of the international hospitality industry say the authorities need to showcase the state’s potential to the global travellers in their dialect, through micro-blogging and online videos.

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“When a tourist is planning his foreign trip, he may not know exactly where to begin. But he’s interested to know the visiting place’s culture, history, nature, people and the local facilities,” visiting Germany’s travel guide Eu-Asien De’s managing director Mark Lich said.

He said a lot of German travellers say India is their dream destination.

“But the only hiccup with the German visitors, who prefer spending lavishly overseas, is that they expect that they should have all first-hand information before finalizing their itinerary,” the 27-year-old online travel guide said.

He was here along with his Russian-born father Gennady Lich - who migrated to Germany in 1995 - at the invitation of the state tourism department to attend the two-day Himachal Travel Mart over the Weekend.

During the first such event to showcase the state’s potential, 1,260 business-to-business (B2B) meetings were held between the state tourism stakeholders and the travel delegates mainly from Britain, France, Germany, Greece, Nepal, Sri Lanka and the UAE, besides India.

Britain-based travel guide Anita Larkin was impressed with the grand British-era heritage of Shimla, once British India’s summer capital.

“It is lovely and homely to be in this town,”

she said as she took a casual stroll through the streets of this capital town.

Strolling down the Mall, a famous shopping street, she said: “This is my first visit to the town and the state. It, of course, gives me a feeling of my hometown in Yorkshire. Before coming here, I was not familiar about the grand legacy of the British still preserved here.”

“I would love to bring tourists from Britain to this place where my grandfather’s sister’s husband, a man named Bancraft, spent his lifetime,” Larkin, who runs Ladies on Tour agency that organises holidays for women only.

She also visited the local Christ Church - built in 1857 in neo-Gothic style.

Echoing Lich’s views, restaurateur-cum-travel advisor Richard Key of South Africa said tourist destinations in this Himalayan nation have much potential to allure high-end tourists from his country.

“The whites are difficult to convince. They prefer to travel to Europe and Australia. They have misconceptions that they will fall sick if they travel to India. They are also fearful about chaotic traffic, filthy surroundings and noise and air pollution,” he said.

“The pollution-free environs of this state can be an allurement for them. For me it’s the

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travel most beautiful place but it needs to be showcased at the international expos to change their mindset,” said Key, who is a fan of India.

Second, he said, the state tourism agency needed to develop tour packages to allure international travellers.

Records with the state tourism department said 406,000 international tourists arrived in the state last year against 17.125 million domestic travellers.

The hill state has a bed capacity of 70,869 in about 2,600 hotels, including state-run Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation’s 59 units.

Lich said there was no authentic travel information available in German about the favourite tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh.

“The state tourism department should provide the literature in German online and promote its destinations through videos on YouTube,” he said.

Writer Anoj Tillekeratne from Sri Lanka’s travel magazine Travel Talk said before coming here he had no information about this state’s tiny helmets spread over the

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Himalayan peaks, adjoining Tibet, that takes one to a land of Buddhism and virgin nature.

“Every year tens of thousands of Sri Lankans travel to India to visit Bodh Gaya, considered the birthplace of Buddhism, for spirituality. In this travel mart I came to know about a treasure trove of Buddhist monasteries that this state hosts,” Tillekeratne said.

For instance, near Kaza in the remote Spiti Valley is Tabo, known for a more than 1,000-year-old cave Buddhist monastery.

Founded in 996, Tabo is located at an altitude of 3,050 m and is also called the Ajanta of the Himalayas.

Tourism commissioner Mohan Chauhan

said the response of the international travel delegates was positive.

“The participants, mainly comprising members from the hospitality industry, got 40 to 50 business queries from the national and international delegates. The results will start coming after five to six months,” he said.

Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation managing director Dinesh Malhotra said they are going to redesign the existing literature around the state’s allures -- the majestic Himalayas, gurgling rivers, virgin mountains, cool hills coated with Himalayan cedars and rich culture.

Tourism contributes 7.2 percent of the state gross domestic product..

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Fashion tips for dressing for

wedding Tips for clothes Be it sarees, kurtis or salwar kameez, there are many options that you can explore in ethnic wear.Go for a ‘concept sari’ that has pleats done in a different coloured fabric and the palu in a heavier fabric. And if sarees are not your cup of tea, then you could opt for designer salwaar kameez. Dresses adorned with good embroidery, sequins and multicoloured embroidery done usually on off-white or pastel shades are in demand. Furthermore, plain bright coloured salwaar kameez with heavy printed or embroidered dupatta is also in rage.

Tips for jewellery Flaunting with diamond and gold jewellery is part of very Indian wedding. But if buying these jewelleries is out of your budget, then go ahead and shop for imitation jewellery.

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year, fusion jewellery with floral and classic motifs is in demand. Also, kundan and polki design neckpieces as well as collar necklaces are in rage.

The best of this jewellery is that it looks as real as the real ones.

Tips for accessory Bling clutches, silk clutch purses and potlis are truly a hit. They look cool with any Indian attire — be it sarees or salwar kameez.

However, this season, apart from classic clutches make sure you have an elegant Jutis that can be worn with any outfit, varied gold bangles, classic kundan

neckpiece and studded or metal motif hair pins, among other accessories.

Tips for men Times are changing and men no longer confine themselves to whites and light or dark colours. There are quite a few options that you too can explore. Bright colours in kurta such as orange, pink, green and yellow are all the rage now. In shirts, stripes and checks are set to rule this festival. If you are planning to wear traditional attire, make sure you team it up with mojris.

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DESTINATIONS IN CANADA FOR NEW YEAR 2017

CELEBRATIONS Visiting a new place on New Year’s Eve has become very popular among people. It is the only time when you will be able to visit a beautiful place and also get to know about their culture. It is true that different cities celebrate the occasion in different ways. New Year traditions and celebrations in Canada vary regionally. New Year’s Eve will be a social holiday. There will be large celebrations which may feature concerts, late-night partying, sporting events, and fireworks, with free public transit service during peak countdown partytimesinmostmajor cities. Here is the list of top destinations in Canada for New Years Eve 2017 celebrations.

You will select one from the list for your next coming holidays in North America.

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New Years Eve in Niagara Fall

around 9 p.m. and midnight that eve. Every year, Niagara Parks rings in the New Year in Queen Victoria Park with great performers, fireworks, and more. Last year celebration was a great success which started with Demi Lovato and featured performers Sam Roberts Band and Serena Ryder.

Calgary, Alberta

evening for those who want to get their kids in bed earlier, along with zoolight displays, fire pits, wild entertainment and plenty of hot chocolate. For the adults who are looking for a good time head to one of many events including the Mystique Ball, the Black and White Ball at the Casino or the Beatmatrix Gala where you will feel as though you have transported right into Atlantic City. Surely this city is one of the best places to be to ring in the New Year.

The Niagara Falls New Year’s concert in Queen Victoria Park (QVP) draws approximately 40,000 people to the Park, and this year is expected to be no different, so come out and celebrate with us and enjoy two spectacular fireworks displays planned for

The city of Calgary certainly knows how to include the whole family when it comes to New Years Eve celebrations, but don’t let that fool you, there is still plenty of adult only parties too. If you do have the kids in tow though, why not head to Calgary Olympic Park where you can bundle up and enjoy skating, music and family fun, ending with a spectacular display of fireworks at midnight.

The zoo offers fireworks a little earlier in the

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Vancouver, British Columbia

One unique way to ring in the New Year is to celebrate on the water. The city of Vancouver offers a variety of choices when it comes to NYE cruises and most come complete with drinks, dancing and complimentary champagne when the

Toronto is the largest city in Canada and the provincial capital of Ontario.

It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario.

Either you are a Toronto local or an international bird flying from one place to another, Toronto is sure to treat you in every way you could imagine or maybe not. Get wild and crazy in the New Year’s Eve in Toronto and make a historic story out of it which will be there to remain in your memory for a very long time.

clock strikes midnight. Pride of Vancouver Charters and its Luxurious Pride vessel is one of the best ways to celebrate. This cruise provides entertainment, dancing and a delicious buffet, all in the luxury cruise ship tradition. If you are single and looking to meet someone to help bring in

the New Year snap a spot on the queen of Diamonds cruise where a great party brings up to 400 other singles who are also looking to meet someone. Countdown parties, midnight fireworks and plenty of fun is to be had on this New Years Eve experience.

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Beautiful Ottawa on New Year

Visiting Ottawa the you will never regret.

Ottawa is the capital of Canada, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city stands on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario. Ottawa is very popular for its different sports events such as football, hockey, baseball and horse-racing and millions of visitors come here in order to witness such events every year. The winter months of this city offer significant snowfalls and many more things which will definitely amaze you during Ottawa NYE .

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French Style New Year Cuisine In Quebec The Holiday Season in Quebec City is simply magical! Starting in early December, Old Quebec is transformed into a real Christmas village where lights, decorations, and snow create an enchanting setting like no other.

New Year holidays will be filled with sightseeing, shopping, exploring the historic walled city or adventures like snow tubing and skiing! Gourmet French-Canadian cuisine and crazy allnight nightlife will top off each fantastic day with European-like party. Let’s get ready for NYE celebrations in Quebec this festive season.

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New Traditions Yearand inCustoms Canada

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ew Year is considered to be an important time by the Canadian people, and therefore, grand preparations go into organizing mush grander New Year celebration events.

Prior to the day of the New Year, i.e. on the occasion of New Year Eve’s, small as well as big parties are organized all around the Canada, which go on till the early morning of the New Year Day. Apart from social parties organized in club, bars, and discotheques, people also organize private parties at home in which all near and dear ones are invited. These parties are bursting with great music, great dishes, and vibrant drinking options on the feast. Everyone eat, drink, sing, and dance all through the night till the dawn to mark a grand welcome to the coming time of the New Year.

Party culture is more prominent and visible in the urban part of Canada. People living in rural areas celebrate more of a traditional New Year. People living in the rural part of Canada, and particularly in the Canadian province of Quebec, usually go out with their friends near a pond or a river for ice fishing on New Year’s Eve. They spend the entire night together while ice fishing and celebrating New Year. The long night parties leave little for everyone to hold anything on New Year Day, and therefore, it is mostly spend in resting and

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recovering. However, some people prefer to plan a picnic to nearby panorama, popular markets, or a tourist place. However, tradition of bursting fireworks is something which is enthusiastically and evenly followed in both the urban and the rural part of Canada.

Some of the most extraordinary crafted show of fireworks occurs in the major cities of Canada including Montreal and the capital city of Ottawa, where technology driven fireworks are blown off as soon as the midnight brings New Year on its rucksack. These firework shows are enthusiastically awaited by everyone. People from distant places come and participate to be a part of such extravagant celebration affairs. They are well complemented by the great music, which is served during the entire night by prominent deejays, musicians, singers, and different bands of the country and the world. These celebrations draw thousands and millions of people from around the globe. With the moment of the arrival of New Year, everyone wish each other, and spiritedly pray for a peaceful and pleasant time ahead. Other than these, there has been an increased trend of organizing sports events, magic shows, and special cultural programs on the occasion. Among sports centered events, the adventurous winter

sports of snowboarding and skiing draw maximum visitors.

There are few customs and traditions which are rigorously followed with a belief that they bring good luck, peace, and prosperity to everyone. One such belief calls for going for a polar bear swim on New Year. There is also a tradition of clapping and roaring at the time of midnight when New Year arrives in Canada. It is done with a belief that it sways away all the past evils and negative energies. In Canada, kissing is considered to be a traditional way of showing love and conferring wishes to someone, and also a way of strengthening pleasant ties with people. Therefore, people in Canada prefer to kiss and wish Happy New Year in the midnight. Also, exchanging New Year gifts is also a way of expressing New Year wishes in Canada.

First footing tradition is also prominently followed in Canada, as a part of which a male and preferably a young person is expected to enter the household on the midnight of New Year. Other than that, consuming a bowl of black-eyed pea soup, collecting coals from hearth in the midnight, visiting friends’ place in early hours of New Year, etc. are other prominent New Year customs, which are still followed by almost everyone in Canada.

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