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CONTENTS 12-15

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Events in Arizona

Indian Diaspora

Free Hindi Classes Speaking and Writing

Rasipuram Jaunsari Bhoksa

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Cover story Arizona celebrates International Yoga Day

24-25 Infocus

44-47 Anurag Kashyap

Raghuram Rajan

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63th Filmfare Awards

world news Orlando shooting

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Events

54-61 Starryeyed

India news

Shahid Kapoor Nithya Menen

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 5 Nation visit

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Indian food

In Business Registration of NBFCs made easy

32-33 NRI Immigration U.K., rising immigration levels

34-35 NRI Profile Indian-American Nandita Bakshi

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Special Story

Travancore Sambar

64-67 HEALTH & FITNESS Health and Fitness for a happy living

68-69 Kids Special Fun learning is Easy learning

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CONTENTS 70-81 Indian Travelogue

120-121 Indian Vasthu Corner

Ayodhya

Home temple

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122-125

Star of the month

Indian History

Nani Jacqueline Fernandez

Haryanka Dynasty

90-93 Technology ISRO launches 20 satellites in one go

128-131 Automobiles Rolls-Royce Dawn launched in India - Rs 6.25 crore

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Fashion Week

Sports Roundup

Spring 2017 New Bridal Show

Chile beat Argentina on penalties

102-103 Beauty Tips Natural beauty is Eternal beauty

106-111 Jewels of Indian Origin Tamilnadu traditional gold ornaments

112-113 Relationship Enjoying Relationship

136-139 Celebrity of the Month Vidya Balan

140-141 Indian Yoga Padmasana

142-144 Star Gazing

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life style

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EVENTS IN ARIZONA

Free Hindi Classes Speaking and Writing Free Hindi classes for students of age 5 and above for Hindi comprehension, speaking, reading and writing were conducted on Sunday, Jun 05, 2016 at Bharatiya Ekta Mandir, 2804 W Maryland Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85017. Beginner level classes for students who want to learn conversation and Advanced classes for those who want to learn and write were also conducted as well.

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Be Fearless - A Spiritual Discourse Chinmaya mission, Pheonix has conducted a Spiritual Discourse titled ‘Be Fearless’

by Swami Chidatmananda, Acharya of Chinmaya Mission hyderabad. Teh event was conducted from 10 June to 12 June at Chinmaya Goloka, 325 S El Dorado, Mesa, AZ 85202.

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EVENTS IN ARIZONA

TANA - Phoenix Music Workshop A music workshop by Padutha Teeyaga fame Mr. Partha Nemani, former winner of the program and an established music director and singer was conducted in Phoenix from June 15th to June 25th.

Meditation Workshops For Spiritual Awareness To experience and practice the wonderful experience of meditation, a workshop was conducted from Saturday, Jun 18, 2016 - Tuesday, Jun 28, 2016 at The Glendale Public Library, Main Library, 5959 W. Brown St., Glendale, AZ 85302.

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EVENTS IN ARIZONA

Krishna Kidz Summer Camp A summer camp was organised by ISKCON from Monday, Jun 20, 2016 - Friday, Jun 24, 2016 at ISKCON Temple, 100 W. Weber Dr, Chandler, AZ 85226. The main camp activities were Music, yoga, Dance, Arts and Crafts, Krishna Katha, Aarti, Puja, Gita sloka recitations, Drama, Bhajans, Classes on Vedic heritage, Values and cultures, Games and Lunch prasadam.

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Badminton (Fund Raiser Tournament) A fund raiser tournament of Badminton was organised on Saturday, Jun 25, 2016 at Arizona Badminton Center, 2150 W Broadway, Suite 107, Mesa, AZ 85202. The event was organised at the behest of ‘Donate to end hunger and save your tax’, get 100% tax exemption on your donations at the behest of Goshala Akshaya Patra.

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Hindu Sanghatan Divas in Phoenix, AZ Hindu Sangathan Divas provides a platform for the representatives of Arizona Hindu organizations an opportunity to network with each other under one roof, learn from each other’s experiences and challenges, while at the same time maintaining their autonomy.

HSS Phoenix celebrated Hindu Sangathan Divas at The Phoenix Central Library. Close to 200 people participated in this event and it was a grand success.

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The occasion was an opportunity to know and understand the culture and tradition of the Sanathana Dharma. The value and facts of Hinduism has been sought by the present day. The ultimate aim of living a happy life is the root of Hinduism.

This is what the western culture is experiencing through various organisations which are working to spread the sanctity of human value as depicted in the Vedas and Upanishads.

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COVER STORY

Arizona

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Yoga, derived from the Sanskrit word yuj, meaning, union of the individual consciousness or soul with the Universal Consciousness or Spirit.

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oga is a more than 5000 year old Indian body of knowledge.

Many think of yoga only as a physical exercise, where people twist, turn, stretch and breathe in the most complex ways, these are actually the most superficial aspect of this profound science of unfolding the infinite potentials of the human mind and soul. Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India.

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The Consul General of India, Indo American Foundation of Arizona and Hindu SwayamSevak Sangh (HSS) worked together with sister organizations and organized IDYAZ 2016 event to mark the 2nd International Day of Yoga Today it is practiced in various forms around the world and continues to grow in popularity.

One is born with the features of yoga, but the modern mind is preoccupied with so many things, so many judgments, so many opinions and so many impressions that we are unable to observe, perceive the refined things, we naturally have an affinity for. If you observe an infant, you will be amazed at how balanced he breathes. Babies breathe from all the three sections of the body. As they breathe in their belly comes out, as they breathe out their belly moves in.

The Consul General of India, Indo American Foundation of Arizona and Hindu SwayamSevak Sangh (HSS) worked together with sister organizations and organized IDYAZ 2016 event to mark the 2nd International Day of Yoga at IACRF Hall, 2809, W Maryland Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85017 on Saturday, June 25th, 2016 from 9:00am-2:00pm.

The event was lead by a team of well experienced certified Yoga Teachers (Anita Rangaswami, Vijay Kumar, Anila A, Shampa Sudhakar and a Kids Yoga specialist Shobana Bhat of Isha Foundation).

The Yoga teachers started ̣ alana Kriyas / with Sadilaja / C Loosening Practices. Then the Standing postures (Tadasana, Vṛikṣasana, PadaHastasana, Ardha Cakrasana, Trikonasana). Then the Siting Postures (Bhadrasana, Vajrasan, ArdhaUstrasana, Ustrasana, Sasankasana, Uttan Mandukasana). Then Pron Postures (Makarasana, Bhujangasana, Śalabhasana) then Supine Postures (Setubandhasana, Uttana Padasana, Ardha Halasna, Pavanamuktasana) followed with Yoga Nidra and Pranayamas and a special meditation session by Isha Foundation.

The event had overwhelming response with more than 340 adult registrations and 110

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The UN Resolution notes “the importance of individuals and populations making healthier choices and following lifestyle patterns that foster good health.”

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Kids registrations and was organized in 3 big event Halls. More than 260 adults and more than 100 kids enthusiastically attended and participated in this, probably the largest yoga event organized in Arizona.

the call for the adoption of June 21st as International Day of Yoga by Hon’ble Indian Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi during his address to UN General Assembly on September 27, 2014.

UN General Assembly Resolution A/RES/69/131 has designated 21 June as International Day of Yoga.

175 nations, including USA, Canada and China cosponsored the resolution.”

It had the “highest number of co-sponsors ever for any UNGA Resolution of such nature.”

Indo-American Foundation of Arizona is a Non Profit Organization in Phoenix, serving the Community through Community Center and Ekta Mandir, Hindu-Jain Temple.

June 21, 2016 marked the second observance of this Day, which is aimed to raise worldwide awareness on the benefits of practicing yoga.

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Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) USA is a voluntary, non-profit, social and cultural organization, which conducts structured programs of regular athletic and academic activities to develop strong character and leadership skills in its members (known as swayamsevaks for men and sevikas for women), emphasizing values, such as self-discipline, self-confidence and a spirit of selfless service (seva) for humanity.

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INFOCUS

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Noise around the exit of RBI Governor

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Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan has chosen the best and most dignified way out of a situation that was getting increasingly ugly by declaring that he will not seek a second term after his first ends in September. Over the last few months, his ‘extension’ became the subject of fevered speculation.

The complaints against Mr. Rajan varied — they included the relatively trifling (his choice of words and plain-speaking ways), the debatable but substantive (his unwillingness to lower interest rates despite stable macro-economic indicators), and the indisputably ridiculous (his alleged lack of commitment to India).

Rajan earned encomiums for his views on several occasions from international audiences, but he did not enjoy the same reception very often back home in India.

The Centre’s uneasiness stemmed from what it believed was an important reason for the economy not taking off as fast as it could have. The slow pace of interest rate cuts, a result of what Mr. Rajan saw as fresh or rising inflationary pressures, is on that list.

The central bank’s

crackdown on the evergreening of loans, forcing banks to acknowledge the bad loans rather than throw more good money after bad, has led to record losses across the public sector banking system. This has been another source of friction.

The Centre must remember that the central bank, by its very remit, is concerned about inflation and that the country needs a Governor with enough independence and authority to maintain

a balance between the aspirations for the growth and concern about rising prices. It is also imperative that the new central bank chief should have a free hand in charting a course to fix bank’s books so that they can begin lending again.

Mr. Rajan himself have said that, if the two always agreed, the public should be very worried.

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WORLD NEWS

50 killed and another

53 injured

in Orlando shooting On June 12, 2016, a mass shooting attack occurred inside Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, United States. Fifty people died including the gunman, who was killed by Orlando police after a three-hour standoff.

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An additional 53 people were injured. It was the deadliest mass shooting by a single gunman and the deadliest incident of violence against LGBT people in the history of U.S. and also the deadliest terrorist attack in the U.S. since the September 11 attacks in 2001.

The assailant was identified as a 29-year-old Omar Mateen, an American born to parents of Afghan background. Witnesses said that he was a regular patron of the nightclub and some

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said that he had used gay dating websites in the past.

In a 911 call shortly after the attack began, he swore allegiance to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).

After arriving at the club by van, Omar Mateen approached the building on foot, armed with a SIG Sauer MCX semi-automatic rifle and a 9mm Glock 17 handgun. A uniformed Orlando Police Department (OPD) officer working extra duty engaged Mateen, by

returning fire at 2:02 a.m.

Mateen was able to enter the building and began shooting the patrons. The officer was soon joined by two additional officers who has also began engaging Mateen. Mateen then retreated further into the nightclub and began to take patrons as hostage.

About 100 officers from the OPD and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office were first dispatched to the scene.

At 2:22 a.m., Mateen made a 911 call in which he expressed sympathy for

At 2:45 a.m., Mateen called News 13 of Orlando and said, “I am the shooter.” He then claimed his attack is for the Islamic State and began speaking rapidly in Arabic. Around 4:00 a.m., Mateen texted his wife, Noor Salman, asking her if she had seen the news. At around 5:00 a.m., SWAT officers entered the building by driving an armored vehicle through a wall and then used two flash-bangs to distract Mateen. Mateen was shot and killed in the gunfight, which involved eleven officers.

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At 2:22 a.m., Mateen made a 911 call in which he expressed sympathy for Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the Boston Marathon bombers and made a reference to Moner Mohammad Abu Salha, an acquaintance of him, who had died in a suicide bombing in Syria in 2014.

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Tamerlan and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the Boston Marathon bombers and made a reference to Moner Mohammad Abu Salha, an acquaintance of him, who had died in a suicide bombing in Syria in 2014.

Mateen said he was inspired

by Abu Salha’s death for the Al-Nusra Front and despite their being at war with ISIL, claimed allegiance to the latter organization. According to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) officials, Mateen made two other 911 calls during the shooting.

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INDIA NEWS

Prime Minister

Narendra Modi’s 5 Nation visit

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The nutshell of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 5 nation tour is a 140-hour long trip covering five nations including the US, 45-plus engagements over five days and flying for nearly 44 hours, bulk of it at night, to cover nearly 33,000 kilometers.

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The new thumb rule dictated by Modi in his recent trips is - not staying the night in a foreign land if no engagement is scheduled in that country the next day and rather use the night for air travel to the next destination for achieving shorter trips.

“5 countries, 45-plus meetings... be it here or at home, I am doing country’s work,” Modi said at a community event in Doha.

“At about 8-9 engagements tightly packed back-to-back into each day, these are the busiest PM foreign trips,” a senior Prime Minister’s office functionary said.

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The PM had the maximum engagements - 16 at last count - in the US in the 48 hours he spends in Washington. This included the important meeting with US President Barack Obama, address to the Joint Session of the US Congress, a Congressional reception and meeting,

“Late night arrival is followed by an early morning engagement,” MEA spokesperson Vikas Swaroop said. On Modi’s arrival in Geneva at around 3 AM Switzerland time and meeting with the Swiss President SchneiderAmmann eight hours later on Monday. “In under half a day, PM completes visit and emplanes for Washington D.C,” Swaroop tweeted later.

Senior Government officials said that checkin baggage of the entire Indian delegation did not come off the PM’s plane in Afghanistan and Switzerland, and had not in Mexico as well.

the important meeting with US President Barack Obama, address to the Joint Session of the US Congress, a Congressional reception and meeting, community reception, a round-table with US business leaders and an interaction with think-tanks.

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IN BUSINESS

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Registration of

NBFCs

made easy The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has simplified the process of registration of new non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) by reducing the application form and the checklist of documents from the existing set of 45 documents to just seven and in some cases eight.

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Deposit taking and nondeposit taking NBFCs would have separate applications forms so that the registrations can be expedited faster.

RBI statement said that, “This is being done so that the registration of new NBFCs would be smoother and hassle-free. The RBI, may, if necessary, call for any further documents to satisfy itself on the eligibility of the company seeking registration as NBFC. In the event of the RBI calling for further documents, the applicant must respond within a stipulated time of one month.”

“As these companies will not have access to public fund and will not have customer interface, they will be subjected to less intensive

scrutiny or due diligence,” RBI said in a note.

“This has been done to make the process of registration of new Non Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) “smoother and hassle free””, RBI said. “Secondly, from now onwards, there would be two different types of applications for non-deposit taking NBFCs (NBFC-ND) based on Sources of Funds and Customer Interface,” it added.

The processing applications of non-deposit taking NBFCs would be on the fast-track mode, as these companies will not have access to public fund and will not have customer interface. They will be subjected to less intensive scrutiny and due diligence.

The scrutiny for the deposit

taking NBFCs and those who have a customer interface would be more elaborate and hence require a separate application form.

RBI has been converging regulations for NBFCs on the lines of its banking sector rules as the difference between the NBFCs and the banks get blurred. NBFCs like banks are now into infrastructure financing and housing financing, agriculture financing and meeting the funding needs of the micro, small and medium enterprises. The changes in the registration process of NBFCs is in line with the announcement made in the first bi-monthly monetary policy statement, 2016-17 of simplifying procedures for the sector.

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NRI IMMIGRATION

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U.K., rising

immigration levels have galvanized Brexit Rising immigration has been fueling anti-EU sentiment in the U.K., just as similar concerns have fostered frustration with political elites in the U.S. and across Europe. Rising immigration levels have galvanized the debate about the country’s ties to the Continent.

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Britons are uncomfortable about the rise in immigration and blame the European Union membership for allowing unfettered arrivals from Europe. Others see the issue as an indication that Brussels has too much say over the Britain in general, that the EU is unaccountable and that membership, at £8 billion a year ($11.6 billion), is too costly.

There are good ways of controlling migration, and one of them is the important rules we’re bringing in so people don’t get instant access to our welfare system

Under EU rules, anyone from the bloc can live and work in any EU member state.

Those lobbying for Britain’s exit say that is the only way the country can control its borders.

Immigration in the U.K. has risen sharply over the past decade or so, particularly in the wake of the EU’s expansion eastward to include countries such as Poland, Lithuania and Romania. Its relatively strong economic performance has drawn many EU citizens looking to escape the sluggishness that has beset the wider region.

Boston, a medieval town some 110 miles north of London, has seen the biggest percentage of increase in immigrants between 2001 and 2011 of anywhere in England and Wales, with numbers increasing nearly sixfold since

the early 2000s, according to Migration Observatory, an independent analysis center at the University of Oxford.

Immigration critics say that it is contributing to the erosion of British traditions, values and way of life, while placing pressure on Britain’s public resources and infrastructure.

“There are good ways of controlling migration, and one of them is the important rules we’re bringing in so people don’t get instant access to our welfare system,” Mr. Cameron

said in Parliament. “But there are bad ways of controlling immigration. Leaving the single market and wrecking our economy is certainly one of them.”

“Immigration is a powerful symbol of our lack of control,” says Boris Johnson, London’s former mayor and the most prominent politician campaigning for the U.K. to leave the EU. “It shows just how much we’ve abdicated our ability to run the country.”

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NRI PROFILE

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Nandita Bakshi

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Indian-American Nandita Bakshi has been appointed the President and Chief Executive Officer of Bank of the West, a unit of French banking giant BNP Paribas

Ms. Bakhshi holds a Masters of Arts degree in international relations from Jadavpur University in India. She is a history graduate from University of Calcutta.

“I am excited to join Bank of the West, one of America’s most reputable banks. Bank of the West is well positioned in the US market and I am thrilled at the prospect of leading an organisation with such a strong focus on customer service,” Bakhshi said in a statement.

“We are pleased to welcome

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Nandita Bakhshi to the Bank of the West. Her extensive experience in product and distribution, coupled with her visionary thinking, relentless customer focus and valuedriven philosophy will serve us well in taking the Bank of the West to greater heights,” head of international retail banking for BNP Paribas Stefaan Decraene said.

Career Profile Chief Executive Officer and President of Bank of the West since June 1, 2016.

I am excited to join Bank of the West, one of America’s most reputable banks. Bank of the West is well positioned in the US market and I am thrilled at the prospect of leading an organisation with such a strong focus on customer service Prior to joining TD Bank Executive Vice President of Consumer Deposits and Payments at Washington Mutual in Seattle, now JP Morgan Chase.

Held leadership positions at FleetBoston, now Bank of America First Data Corp.

Executive Vice President and Head of Direct Channels at The Toronto-Dominion Bank until March 2016.

Head of Consumer Bank and Executive Vice President at TD Bank, N.A. since February 19, 2013.

Head of Product Management at TD Bank, N.A. Managing Director of First Data Mobile Solutions since January 2005.

Division Executive of Consumer Deposit Products at WMI Holdings Corp. (now known as WMIH Corp.).

Executive Vice President of Consumer Deposits and Payments at FleetBoston Financial Corp since March 20, 2006.

Executive Vice President of Product at TD Bank, N.A.

until February 19, 2013.

Executive Vice President and Manager of Payments for Retail Banking Group at WMI Holdings Corp., since March 20, 2006.

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INDIAN DIASPORA FINE ART

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Rasipuram Hub of handloom silk

Rasipuram is a Municipality in the district of Salem in India. It is situated 25 Km from Salem and 25 Km from Namakkal district. This is rather a small village with the population engaged in agriculture and handloom weaving. The people here speak only Tamil.

Handloom industry The village is once well known for handloom silk products. Once famous for its handloom products now flourishing with powerlooms.

The traditional weavers are very much upset due to the decline of handlooms.

Rasipuram is famous for its silk handloom products.

Rasipuram handlooms are well known for the durability of the colours used in the yarn. The mixture of colour gives durability.

The count used in weaving gives the softness and hardness of the fabric.

Count means the number of threads used in the length and breadth for weaving known as warp and weft respectively. In Rasipuram 5600 threads are used in warp. The width of the saree comes to 51 inches. Each and every thread of the Rasipuram handloom saree is hand woven.

Each weaver works from home with all his / her family members helping in different steps of the process. It requires approximately

4-8 days (depending on the variety of saree) of continuous efforts for weaving a saree.

Dyeing The process of manufacturing a Rasipuram handloom Saree starts with dyeing the silk yarn. Dyeing is the coloring process of the yarn by dipping the yarn in the boiled color water in very high temperature, higher the temperature durability of colour is also higher. Dyeing of the yarn is done making sure that the color is spread uniformly throughout the JULY 2016 | WWW.AZWISHESH.COM

INDIAN DIASPORA FINE ART

yarn and it does not affect the quality of the yarn.

The coloring process is a very crucial step in getting a colourful saree. The colours are applied as per the specifications of the designers and also some times as per the orders from customers who orders for a designer Saree. After coloring, the silk yarn is dried in shade. Drying yarn in sun can be harmful to yarn.

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After dyeing and drying the yarn, it is converted to thread and is loaded as warp which is called pavvu and then it is loaded into the loom for actual weaving.

It is also rolled over small sticks to use for wept.

One pavvu can make 6 sarees. It will take 2 months to complete weaving of one pavvu. Rasipuram handloom sarees are traditionally woven in the interlocked-weft technique.

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loaded in the Jacard in the loom. Jacard is a box like structure which is fixed in the top of the loom. There will be needles in the Jacard which will read the punched cards and control the weaving of weft.

Declining Handloom industry In Rasipuram silk handloom sarees are weaved. Due to the high cost of silk yarn now the weavers of Rasipuram are struggling to continue in the profession.

Now one can see only very few weavers weaving Rasipuram silk handloom products. Once famous Rasipuram Handloom products are now becoming extinct due to the high cost of silk yarn and low wages prevailing in the industry.

Previously Rasipuram was full of talented weavers who used to do magic in the looms to produce the best handloom products.

Now you can see only a small number of weavers in this profession and most of the handlooms are being converted to powerlooms. There is an emergency situation to take necessary action to protect

The design required on the saree is initially drawn in a computer and then punched into a card and then these cards are loaded in the Jacard in the loom.

Jacard is a box like structure which is fixed in the top of the loom.

There will be needles in the Jacard which will read the punched cards and control the weaving of weft.

the traditional Rasipuram handloom products.

Weaver’s voice The weavers of Rasipuram blame the mushrooming powerlooms for the high cost of silk yarn. The weavers demands a responsible role by the government to protect the handloom industry by providing subsidy for yarn and a rehabilitation package for the weavers who are suffering due to high cost of yarn and low wages prevailing in the industry.

They hope that if the government takes the responsibility to support the handloom industry by way of showcasing and marketing the handloom products, the industry can survive or else the present situation has started the end of handloom industry in Rasipuram. The new generation is not interested in the profession due to the hard labour and long hours to bring out the finished product, even the returns are not lucrative to make them stay in the profession.

Due to the non availability of weavers the handloom industry is fastly shifting to power looms.

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The Jaunsari Pahari live primarily in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh. The term “Pahari” can refer to any mountain dwelling people. The different Paharia groups can be distinguished by region, religion, and caste.

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The Jaunsari caste system has only three categories - landowners, servants (those involved in a service occupation or art), and Brahmins (Hindu priests).

The Jaunsari community traces its origin to the Pandavas of Mahabharat.

The five Pandava brothers having one wife. Traditionally, Jaunsari have followed the custom of brothers sharing wives. The Jaunsaris have practised polyandry, where one woman will have more than one husband. Some anthropologists assert that the Jaunsaris are the last surviving ‘pure’ descendants of the Aryans. Polyandry and polygamy are not the only facets of the colourful lifestyle of the Jaunsaris—their dances,

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ways of worship, and marriage costumes all add meaning to their way of living.

The main occupation of the Jaunsari is agriculture, which they supplement by raising buffaloes, cows, goats, and sheep. Their principal crops are potatoes and rice and a variety of other vegetables . They follow a system of plot rotation in which the ground is allowed to lie fallow.

Wet rice cultivation is done during the monsoon season. Dry rice, maize, millet and wheat are raised on the drier land. The villagers live on a simple diet of milk, lentils, a few vegetables, some fruit and occasionally meat.

The object of the Jaunsaris’ worship is the goddess Mahasu, as well as the Pandavas and their mother Kunti. Their pilgrimage centre is a place called Lakhamandal. Festivals and fairs are an integral part of the life of Jaunsari tribal community. Bissu, a type of fair marking the harvesting, is quite a significant one.

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The Jaunsaris make their houses out of wood, bricks and stones, with slate, wood and thatch roofing. Doors, windows and doorframes are often ornately carved and painted. The houses are rectangular in shape and many have two stories, with the people living on the upper floor and the animals roaming freely on the ground floor.

The object of the Jaunsaris’ worship is the goddess Mahasu, as well as the Pandavas and their mother Kunti. Their pilgrimage centre is a place called Lakhamandal.

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parcel of the life of these Jaunsari tribes. Both men and women dance with the rhythm of melodious songs and music especially at the time of festivals and various social functions and affairs.

Mahasu Devta is one of the principal deities whom each and every tribe of the Jaunsari community reveres.

The devotees will bring out a procession every year in the month of August. Even a fair has been organized at that time.

The birth of a baby girl is greeted with joy by Jaunsar tribe. When she has grown up and is deemed fit to marry, usually at fifteen or sixteen, there will be no burdensome dowry that has to be given to the bridegroom or his family. Instead, it is the boy’s family which will pay an agreed, furiously negotiated bride price to the girl’s family before the wedding ceremony takes place. The bride is carried to her new village on the shoulders of the bridegroom or one of his relatives.

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Bhoksa The Knowledgeable

Bhoksa, also known as Buksa, are indigenous peoples living mainly in the states of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. They are mostly concentrated in Dehradun and Nainital districts in the Kumaon foothills of the outer Himalayas. They are found in the Bijnor district of Uttar Pradesh, where they are known as Mehra.

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The language of Bhoksa is Tharu. The language is spoken in Uttarakhand, mainly in southwestern Nainital district, along a diagonal from Ramnagar to Keneshpur. It is spoken around 130 villages in Kichha and Kashipur tahsils, some in Bijnor and Garhwal Districts. Bhoksa is a corruption of the word buqra, which is a root found in the Terai and was the staple diet of the Bhoksa.

Some traditions state that they acquired the name on account of the fact that their appearance was unkempt and their neighbours gave the name bhoksa, which means a mountain goat in the local Pahari language.

In Dehradun and Bijnor districts, they are known as Mehra, which is said to be a corruption of the Hindi word mehram, which means a knowledgeable person.

Bhoksas claim that they are Rajputs from the Deccan Plateau that fled to the hills to escape the Muslim conquerors of India. This is said to be reflected in their sub-division, the Rajvanshi, Suryavanshi, Chandravanshi and Dujvanshi, all well known Rajput sub-groups.

The Bhoksa are found along the slopes of the lower Himalayas, in a forested region known as

the Terai. In Uttar Pradesh, they are found in Pilibhit and Bijnor districts, while in Uttarakhand, they are found in Udham Singh Nagar and Dehradun districts.

The Bhoksas are now Hindu, having abandoned earlier animist traditions and this is seen by their use of Brahmin priests. They maintain a tribal deity, Shakumbari Devi, to which they have a special relevance. The Bhoksa now speak Hindi and have customs similar to other neighbouring Hindu communities. The Bhoksa still occupy distinct settlements, which they do not share with any tribal or caste grouping.They are now cultivators, with many maintaining their secondary occupation as mountain guides.

The Bhoksas are strictly endogamous and practice clan exogamy. Their main clans are the Chauhan, Pundir, Tonwar, Chambaval, Kutiyala, Panwar, Phalsane, Katheriya, Tumbewar, Banwarbatti, Lakkiwal, Malanhas, Khasam, Kotwal and Chad. All these clans are of equal status and intermarry.

Women are not highly literate but their suggestions are not over looked. They hold a good position in

the family. They do not follow the veil system.

Kinship relations are very momentous in their lives.

Purchase marriage is very frequent among them.

Bride wealth is in practice, because sex ratio is very far from equivalency. Girls play a vital role in the domestic work.

A Bhoksa male can marry only in a situation, when he has an agricultural land because it proves his capability to look after his family. Marriage is performed in the late age.

They are exogamous at the level of gotra. Cross cousin and parallel cousin marriage is a social taboo in their cultural life. Separation is permitted. It is minimal due to the high bride wealth, which is not possible for a Bhoksa male to arrange from time to time.

Bhoksas follow the Hindu religion. They have faith in the Hindu gods and goddess. They worship to Shankar (Mahadev) – the main Hindu god, Kali, Durga, Lakshmi, Ram, Krishna.

Chamunda devi is the main goddess, who is known as “Badi devi”.

Holi, Deepavali, Dushara, Krishna Janmashtmi are their main festivals.

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Anurag Kashyap

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Master in

Making Realistic and

Remarkable Films It was after years of struggle, finally Anurag Kashyap made his place in the list of top Bollywood directors.

He keeps himself busy with 3-4 films and has number of rustic and realistic films that made into the audience in his account. Touted to be one of the best directors, Anurag has been introducing fresh talent to Indian cinema through his Phantom Films.

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pecial StOry Anurag Singh Kashyap (born 10 September 1972) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, producer and actor. He is often regarded as the face of an emerging new wave cinema for producing numerous independent films with newcomers. For his contributions to film, the Government of France awarded him the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters) in 2013.

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After writing a television serial, Kashyap got his major break as a co-writer in Ram Gopal Varma's crime drama Satya (1998), and made his directorial debut with Paanch, which never had a theatrical release due to censorship issues. He then went on to direct Black Friday (2007), a film based on the book

by Hussain Zaidi about the 1993 Bombay bombings.

Its release was held up for two years by the Central Board of Film Certification because of the pending verdict of the case at that time, but was released in 2007 to widespread critical appreciation. Kashyap's followup, No Smoking (2007) met with negative reviews and performed poorly at the box-office.

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of Devdas was a critical and commercial success; followed by the political drama Gulaal (2009), and the thriller That Girl in Yellow Boots (2011). His prominence increased with the two-part crime drama, Gangs of Wasseypur (2012).

His next films were Bombay Talkies (2013), Ugly (2014) and Bombay Velvet (2015).

Apart from filmmaking, Kashyap serves as the Member of board of the Mumbai-based NGO, Aangan, which helps protect vulnerable children around India. He is the founder of two film production companies: Anurag Kashyap Films, which is run by Guneet Monga, Phantom Films with partnership from directors Vikramaditya Motwane and Vikas Bahl and producer Madhu Mantena. The director got married to Aarti Bajaj and after getting divorsed with her in 2009, he got married to Kalki Koechlin in 2011. The duo parted ways in 2015 and he is staying single currently.

Mostly interested in raw and realistic movies, he teamed up with top actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui for a thriller which has been titled Raman Raghav 2.0. The film has been based on the notorious serial killer Raman Raghav who operated in Mumbai

After writing a television serial, Kashyap got his major break as a cowriter in Ram Gopal Varma's crime drama Satya (1998), and made his directorial debut with Paanch, which never had a theatrical release due to censorship issues. during the mid-1960s.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui plays the role of Raman, a psychopathic serial killer, while Vicky Kaushal plays Raghav, a cop assigned to investigate the serial killings. Made on a budget of Rs 5 crores the movie released on June 24th and it received critical acclaim from the audience. Though the film has not been commercially successful, it has been widely praised for Kashyap’s directorial abilities and the outstanding performance

by Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

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The 63rd Filmfare Awards (2016) was held at Hyderabad Convention Centre, on Saturday, June 18. The grand event was attended by who's who of Southern film industry. It started at 6 pm and wrapped up at 12 am.

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he show started at 12.30 pm Curtains dropped to the 63rd Filmfare Awards Chinmayee and Rahul Ravindran hosted the 63rd Filmfare Awards.

Kannada actress Haripriya started the proceedings with her energetic performance and the first award to be given on the day was the Best Cinematography Award to KK Senthil Kumar for his brilliant work in "Baahubali."

The awards, instituted by the Times Group, is an annual event that unities the four South Indian film industries (Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada).

Mega star Chiranjeevi, Mammootty, Suriya, Chiyaan Vikram, Rana Daggubati, Allu Arjun, Ram Charan Teja, Puneeth Rajkumar, Nivin Pauly, Arya, Nayanthara, Dhanush, Suriya, Venkatesh, Jayam Ravi, AR Rahman, Anushka Shetty and many others were spotted.

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Born as the son of actor and director Pankaj Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor has been a born actor.

Kapoor was born in New Delhi. His parents separated when he was three, and he continued living with his mother. They moved to Mumbai when has was 10, where he joined Shiamak Davar's dance academy. Kapoor appeared as a background dancer in a few films of the 1990s, and was later featured in music videos and television commercials.

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Kapoor made his film debut in 2003 with a leading role in the romantic comedy Ishq Vishk, a sleeper hit for which he won a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut.

He followed it with roles in several commercial failures before starring opposite Amrita Rao in Sooraj Barjatya's top-grossing family drama Vivah (2006).

Kapoor earned nominations for theFilmfare Award for Best Actor for portraying a troubled businessman in Imtiaz Ali's romantic comedy Jab We Met(2007) and twin brothers in Vishal Bhardwaj's caper thriller Kaminey (2009).

After appearing in another series of box office flops, he starred in the action film R...

Rajkumar (2013)—his highestgrossing release. In 2014, Kapoor portrayed the Hamlet character in Bhardwaj's acclaimed drama Haider, for which he won the Best Actor award at Filmfare.

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Kapoor maintains his popularity despite a flFLuctuating career trajectory.

of several awards, including two Filmfare Awards. In addition to acting, Kapoor supports charities, hosts award ceremonies, and has featured as a talent judge on the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Reloaded (2015). Following a romantic relationship with the actress Kareena Kapoor, he married Mira Rajput, a student from New Delhi, in 2015.

Diljit Dosanjh and Alia Bhatt played the lead roles in this thriller which has been grabbed into many controversies. The movie has been slammed by the censor board and they suggested 89 cuts for which the makers were left shocked.

They approached the Mumbai High Court after which the film has been cleared with a single cut.

After growing up as an actor, he signed Udta Punjab which is said to be all about abuse on drugs. The movie has been one of the most awaited films that has been directed by Abhishek Chaubey. Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor,

Udta Punjab pirated version has been released 2 days before the film’s release. With nothing much to do, the makers approached the cyber crime cell and the movie released all over on June 17th. The movie recent decent response

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After growing up as an actor, he signed Udta Punjab which is said to be all about abuse on drugs. The movie has been one of the most awaited films that has been directed by Abhishek Chaubey.

from the audience and the openings have been stunning.

Shahid Kapoor essayed the role of Tommy Singh and his performance has been widely praised and applauded.

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Nithya Menen happened to be one of the finest actresses of this generation.

Restricting herself to challenging roles and non-glamorous acts, she has been busy with multiple films right now. She even turned a playback singer and sang many songs in all the South Indian languages.

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Nithya Menen was born in Bengaluru, Karnataka to a Malayali family and studied journalism at the Manipal Institute of Communication.

She once said in an interview that she never wished to become an actress but a journalist, as she was "an idealist", but felt journalism was "not what it used to be". She then decided to become a filmmaker as she could express her ideas "better through films", and enrolled for a course in cinematography at the FTII Pune. During theentrance examination, she met Nandini Reddy, who "brainwashed" and convinced her to take up acting. Vamshidhar Reddy would later turn director and sign Nithya for the lead female role in her first project.

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In 2011, her first release was Nandini Reddy's romantic comedy Ala Modalaindi, which was Nithya's maiden Telugu venture as well.

directed by National Film Award-winning director K. P. Kumaran, marked her Malayalam debut, in which she was paired with Mohanlal. She was in the midst of her 12th class exams when she was offered the role, after Mohanlal had spotted her on the front cover of a tourism magazine, Stark World Kerala. Her performance was well received, with critics writing that she shows "sparkle in her debut venture" and "makes her entry in an impressive role", though the film, based on the Norwegian play The Master Builder, got mixed reviews and was

a financial failure. She next made a come back into Kannada films with the super hit film Josh. She played a supporting role in the film, which received rave reviews and became a commercial success as well, with her performance garnering her a nomination in the Best Supporting Actress category at the 57th Filmfare Awards South.

In 2011, her first release was Nandini Reddy's romantic comedy Ala Modalaindi, which was Nithya's maiden Telugu venture as well. The film opened to favourable reviews by critics and turned out to become a sleeper hit, while Nithya received critical praise for her performance.

Idlebrain's Jeevi in his review cited that she "epitomized Nitya character with her fabulous performance", "looks beautiful in all kinds of dresses" and was "the best debut in recent years of Telugu cinema afterSamantha in YMC" while another critic wrote that she was a "charming find" and "...quite the Genelia replacement that our cinema so badly needs right now.

received a nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Actress at the 59th Filmfare Awards South. Further more, she also sang two songs for the soundtrack album of the film, tuned by Kalyani Malik. Nandini Reddy, later, went on to describe Nithya as "the discovery of the decade". She next appeared in ad-filmmaker Jayendra's bilingual venture 180, made and released in Tamil and Telugu, in which she played a photo journalist named Vidhya. Her Kannada film Mynaa which won the Filmfare Award for Best Film – Kannada. She has paired up with Sharwanand for the 2015 Telugu movie Malli Malli Idi Rani Roju.

She did a minor role in the film S/O Satyamurthy, directed by Trivikram'. She appeared opposite Dulquer Salmaan in two films in 2015, 100 Days of Love, a romantic Malayalam film and OK Kanmani, bilingual film directed by Mani Ratnam'.

Dulquer and Nithya's onscreen chemistry was praised in the reviews of both films.

The actress’s recent outing Oka Ammayi Thappa with Sundeep Kishan is a huge debacle.

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INDIAN FOOD

Travancore Sambar

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Travancore sambar or Thiruvithamkoor sambar is a side dish which is made with lentils, vegetables and tamarind and is very popular in Southern Kerala. It is made with vegetables like okra, ash gourd, brinjal, drumstick, radish, carrot, pumpkin, and potatoes. It is served as a side dish for rice. It is also served as a sidedish for breakfast items like idli and dosa.

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The method of making Travancore sambar or Thiruvithamkoor sambar is very easy. Cook the lentils, mix it with the cut vegetables, cook them, add tamarind paste and sambar powder and finally tempering them. And the vegetable delicasy is ready to serve.

So nice, so easy than said.

Ingredients toor dal / thuvaraparippu 1/2 cup turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon drumstic 1 cucumber 1/4 (or around 1 1/4 cup pieces) potato 1 (medium) tomato 1 tamarind extract one small gooseberry sized ball sambar powder 3/4 tablespoon (I used everest smabar powder) salt to taste asafoetida powder / kayam 1/4 teaspoon

For seasoning coconut oil 1 tablespoon mustard seeds 1/2 teaspoon curry leaves few

How to prepare Wash toor dal, add it to the pressure cooker with 1 cup of water and turmeric powder and cook for 3 – 4 whistles.

Transfer the dal to a bowl, add cut vegetables to it. Add 3 cups of water, mix it well. Bring it to a boil and then cook on medium flame till the veggies get cooked well.

Now add tamarind extract and salt. Let it boil for some more time or till the raw smell goes off.

Now add sambar powder and asafoetida powder / hing. Mix it well and let it boil for another 5 – 6 minutes. Turn off the stove.

In another pan, heat coconut oil, add mustard seeds, shallots, dry red chilly, curry leaves and saute for a few seconds. Saute till sambar onion turns light brownish in color.

Pour this mix over boiling sambar.

Thiruvithamkoor sambar is ready to serve it with rice or along with Idly or Dosa. You can also immerse wada in this sambar and make sambar wada.

shallots (sliced) 10 – 12 dry red chilli 2 Fenugreek seeds -1/2 tsp Red chilli -1 Curry leaves - few

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Fitness

Health and

for a happy living Health and fitness is a major concern for everybody. Appetite leads to unhealthy food. Busy schedules prompt junk foods.

Got a late-night sugar craving that just won’t quit? “To satisfy your sweet tooth without pushing yourself over the calorie edge, even in the late night hours, think ‘fruit first,’” Resist that chocolate craving and instead enjoy a sliced apple with a tablespoon of nut butter (like peanut or almond) or fresh fig halves.

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Fruits and Veggies are natures gift Mix vegetables into your go-to dishes. Try spinach with pasta or peppers in tacos.

Use fresh, frozen and canned fruits and vegetables.

Pack your child’s lunch bag with fruits and veggies - sliced apples, a banana, or carrot sticks are all healthy options.

Snacks for your leisure times Keep cut-up fruits and vegetables like carrots, peppers, or orange slices in the refrigerator.

Teach children the difference between everyday snacks, such as fruits and veggies, and occasional snacks, such as cookies or other sweets.

Make water a staple of snack time. Add a slice of lemon, lime or a splash of 100% juice to your water for a little flavor.

Swap out your cookie jar for a basket filled with fresh fruit.

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HEALTH & FITNESS

Reduce Fat, Salt and Sugar for your health Choose baked or grilled food instead of fried when you’re eating out.

Make water and fat-free or low-fat milk your go-to drinks instead of soda or sweetened beverages.

Serve fruits as everyday desserts like baked apples and pears or a fruit salad.

Read labels on packaged ingredients to find foods lower in sodium.

Skip adding salt when cooking, instead use herbs and spices to add flavor.

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Controll Portion Size for

healthy eating

Use smaller plates to control portion sizes.

Don’t clean your plate or bowl if you’re full, instead save leftovers for tomorrow’s lunch.

Portion sizes depend on the age, gender, and activity level of the individual.

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Healthy Eating for your children

Bring healthy snacks into your child’s classroom for birthday parties and celebrations, instead of providing sugary treats.

Pack healthy lunches for your children including whole grains, fruits and vegetables and fat-free or low-fat dairy products.

Pack healthy lunches for your children including whole grains, fruits and vegetables and fat-free or lowfat dairy products.

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KIDS SPECIAL

Fun learning is Easy

learning

Games for kids are a great way to build the skills that kids need to succeed in school. Educational games for kids make learning fun with math facts, language arts and more.

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Children enjoy learning with educational games. Kids can learn with math addition facts, multiplication flash cards, language puzzles and more to make their learning experience rewarding and fun.

Learning and fun can go hand in hand. All you have to do is be open to new possibilities. Putting fun in learning can definitely make a huge difference in teaching your kids. You have to realize that you can use children’s activities as an opportunity to teach them, share new experiences and enjoy their surroundings. Kids’

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activities must entice their vivid imagination and allow them to express their personalities.

Children can learn math quickly when you let them study while having math games. They usually have avid appetite for learning new concepts and ideas. Math games teach vital principles to children by exploring things through fun.

Most children find math subject frustrating and tiring. You can take away their frustration and tiresome by introducing math games to them.

Many parents want to encourage their kids to have

fun learning but simply do not know how. There is actually an easy solution; encourage kids to think scientifically by providing them with opportunities to practice. Curiosity is said to be the most essential trait of a scientist. Encourage your children to ask questions and express an interest in finding out more about what they notice and read.

Online games are no longer limited to racing cars and computers are no longer used only for emailing and chatting.

Online educational games for kids are becoming a popular way to teach kids about alphabets, number and words and other information. Online educational learning games is an effective way with endless options for teaching kids of all age groups, children are also able to operate it without much assistance.

Kids have fun learning phonetics, spellings and even a new language. Children are not willing to learn math tables or difficult words at school.

They find it fun to sit in front of a Computer and learn languages and solve mathematical problems. computers are becoming an important part of the child’s daily curriculum with parents opting to teach these kids new things each day with the help of online educational games. Computer games are also known to improve the motor skills in children.

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Ayodhya Birth place of Maryadha Purushotham SriRam

Ayodhya is an ancient city of India, the old capital of Awadh, in the Faizabad district of Uttar Pradesh, India. Ayodhya is the birth place of Lord Sriram and the capital of the ancient Kosala Kingdom. Ayodhya is situated on the right bank of the river Sarayu, 555 km east of New Delhi., just 6 km from Faizabad. Ayodhya is a popular pilgrim centre.

Ayodhya is pre-eminently a city of temples yet, all places of worship here are not only of Hindu religion. At Ayodhya several religions have grown and prospered simultaneously, at different periods of time. Remnants of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Islam can still be found in Ayodhya. According to Jain tradition, five Tirthankaras were born at Ayodhya, including Adinath (Rishabhadeva) the 1st Tirthankar.

The Brahmanda Purana considers Ayodhya as one of the six holiest

cities in Hinduism.

History The name Ayodhya comes from the Sanskrit word “yudh”, meaning “fight” or “wage war,” and it translates to either “not to be fought” or, less literally, “unconquerable.” During the time of Gautama Buddha the city was called Ayojjha in Pali and Ayodhya in Sanskrit.

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INDIAN TRAVELOGUE Common Era it was called Saketa and was conquered by the Kushan / Yuezhi Emperor Kanishka in 127 CE, who made it the administrative centre of his eastern territories. The name occurs again in Faxian in the early 5th century. It is not clear when the name changed, but by the time of the visit of the Chinese pilgrim monk, Huan Tsang, in 636 CE, it was known as Ayodhya.

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Buddhist temples, monuments and centers of learning having been established here during the age of the Mauryan Empire and the Gupta Dynasty. Ayodhya reached its glorious peak as known to history during the reign of the Guptas over India. This city was also a significant trade centre in 600 BC. Historians have identified this place as Saketa, a key Buddhist centre during the 5th century BC. It is a widely held belief that Buddha visited Ayodhya on several occasions.

Ayodhya has a historical significance for the Jain community too. This is the birth place of two important Jain Tirthankaras who were born in the early centuries CE. Jain texts also stand testimony to the visit of Mahavir, Jainism’s last Tirthankar to this city.

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Ayodhya is closely associated with Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

The ancient city of Ayodhya, according to the Ramayana, was founded

by Manu, the law-giver of the Hindus.

of five Tirthankars, including the first Tirthankar of Jainism, Shri Rishabh Dev. He is known as the father of the Jain religion.

Bhagwan Swaminarayan, founder of the Swaminarayan Sect of Hinduism lived here during his childhood years.

It was from Ayodhya that Bhagwan Swaminarayan started his seven year journey across India as a ‘Neelkanth’.

Under Mughal rule, it was the seat of the governor of Awadh, and later during the British Raj the city was known as Ajodhya or Ajodhia and was part of the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh. When Muslim rulers established around the city under Mohammed of Ghor, it lost its strategic and economic importance to Lucknow and Kanpur.

Saadat Ali Khan, Nawab of Awadh, bestowed the Riyasat of Ayodhya on his loyal Brahmin soldier Dwijdeo Mishra of the Kasyapa gotra, for quelling revenue rebels in Mehendauna in Eastern UP. The Hanumangarhi temple at Ayodhya was built by the Nawab of Awadh.

Ayodhya was annexed in 1856 by the British rulers. Between 1857 and 1859, this place was one of the main centers

where the sparks of the first war of Indian Independence originated. These sparks later led to a nationwide revolt of the Indian soldiers in opposition to the British East India Company that began in Calcutta.

Legends Ayodhya is closely associated with Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

The ancient city of Ayodhya, according to the Ramayana, was founded by Manu, the law-giver of the Hindus. For centuries, it was the capital of the descendants of the Surya dynasty of which Lord Rama was the most celebrated king.

Ayodhya during ancient times was known as Kosaladesa.

Ayodhya is named after King Ayudh. He was the founder of this city and hence the name Ayodhya. It has been mentioned in the ancient Hindu scriptures that King Ayudh was one of the forefathers of Lord Rama. The same Raghuvanshi dynasty had the great king Raja Harischandra.

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Manu, who established himself at Ayodhya. The earth is said to have derived its name `Prithivi’ from Prithu, the 6th king of the line. A few generations later came Mandhatri, in whose line the 31st king was Harischandra, known widely for his love of truth. Raja Sagar of the same clan performed the Asvamedha Yajna and his great grandson Bhagiratha is reputed to have brought mother Ganga to earth by the virtue of his penance.

Later in the time came the great Raghu, after whom the family came to be called as Raghuvamsa. His grandson was Raja Dasaratha, the illustrious father of Rama, with whom the glory of the Kosala dynasty reached its highest point.

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of ‘Sanatana Dharma’ which speaks of idealism, selfless devotion, & piousness.

This divine religious text is a source of inspiration, enlightenment & bhakti for billions across the world.

Several Tamil Alwars mentions the city of Ayodhya.

The opening chapters of the Ramayan recount the magnificence of the city, the glories of the monarch and the virtues, wealth and loyalty of his people.

Ayodhya is also said to be the birthplace of King Bharath (The First Chakravarti King),

This divine religious text is a source of inspiration, enlightenment & bhakti for billions across the world. Several Tamil Alwars mentions the city of Ayodhya.

Bahubali, Brahmi, Sundari, King Dasaratha, Acharya Padaliputrasurisvarji, King Harishchandra, Shri SriRam Achalbhrata, and the ninth Gandhara of Mahavir Swami.

In Atharvaveda, this place was described as a city that was made by gods and was as prosperous as heaven itself. Skanda and some

other Puranas rank Ayodhya as one of the seven most sacred cities of India.

Struggles for the Holy Sriram Janmabhoomi When the Mughal invader Babur came down from Kabul in 1525, he first

defeated Ibrahim Lodi at the battle of Panipat and then the Rajput King of Chittorgarh, Rana Sangram Singh at Khanwa, making pioneering use of cannon and light cavalry. After these triumphs, Babur took over a substantial part of northern India.

One of his generals, Mir Baki Khan came to Ayodhya in 1528 and after destroying a pre-existing temple of Lord Sriram at the site, built a Mosque. Mir Baki, after building the mosque, named it Babri Masjid.

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there have been at least 76 armed conflicts in which over 300,000 Hindus sacrificed their lives to restore the Ram Janma Bhoomi temple.

Wajid Ali Shah (1847-1857) period there were 2 battles and during British Rule (19121934), Hindus fought 2 armed conflicts.

During Babar’s reign (15281530) itself Hindus launched 4 attacks in which 100,000 people were killed. During Humayun’s reign (15301556) there were 10 separate initiatives to regain control.

During Akbar’s reign (15561605) 20 battles were fought and in order to avoid further conflict, during the latter part of his reign Akbar allowed Hindus to build a platform known as ‘Ram Chabutra’, and to install and worship images of Ram Parivar in the Ram Janmabhoomi compound.

In 1751 A.D. Maratha Sardar Malhar Rao Holkar after defeating the Pathans in the plains of Ganga and Yamuna, asked Nawab Safderjang to hand over Ayodhya, Kashi and Prayag to the Peshwas.

In a letter dated February 23, 1756, Nanasaheb Peshwa asked Sardar Scindia to annex Ayodhya and Kashi as the handover of these holy places was already promised to Raghoba Dada by Sujauddoula. Later in 1789 A.D. Sardar MahadJi Scindia did annex Ayodhya, Mathura and Kashi, but due to his untimely demise, he was not able to restore the temples of Ram Janma Bhoomi, Krishna Janma Bhoomi and Kashi Vishweshwar back to Hindus.

This practice was later opposed by Aurungzeb which resulted in most battles for the control of the shrine during his reign. In Aurangzeb’s reign 30 battles were fought and one such battle was led

by Guru Gobind Singh in which Aurangzeb’s army was defeated. Four years later, Aurangzeb again attacked Ayodhya and regained control after killing 10,000 Hindus.

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Joseph Tieffenthaler (1710 - 1785), an Austrian Jesuit priest toured Oudh (Ayodhya) region between 1766 and 1771 A.D states ‘The Emperor Aurungzeb destroyed the fortress called Ramkot and built at the same place a Mohammedan mosque with 3 domes. But Hindus continued to practice their religious ceremonies in both the places (inside the 3 domed Babri

During the First War of Independence of 1857 the local Muslim leader Amir Ali persuaded the Muslims to hand over the disputed place to Hindus and jointly fight with the British.

structure and the compound), knowing this to have been birth place of Rama, by going around it 3 times and prostrating on ground”.

During the First War of Independence of 1857 the local Muslim leader Amir Ali persuaded the Muslims to hand over the disputed place to Hindus and jointly fight with the British. However the British won the War of 1857 and Amir Ali and Hindu leader Baba Ram Charan Das were publicly hanged from a tree near the Ram Janma Bhoomi.

The British subsequently put a railing wall between Babri structure and the courtyard and separated the Muslim worshipers who got the Babri structure and Hindus had no choice but to do puja outside in the courtyard.

In 1934, during the armed conflict between Hindus and Muslims the Babri structure was damaged. Since 1936, the Babri structure was an abandoned building and did not function as a community mosque for local Muslims. A report dated December 10, 1949 by the Waqf inspector Mohammad Ibrahim, to the U.P. Sunni Central Board of Waqf, states that ‘due to the fear of Hindus and Sikhs, No one offered namaz in the said ‘mosque’.

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On December 23, 1949 the image of ‘Ramalalla’ appeared in the disputed structure and Hindus resumed prayers and worship inside.

Since December 23, 1949 there have been daily Hindu prayers and worship at the Ram Janma Bhoomi Temple.

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In the 1980s Hindu organizations came together to claim the Birth place of Lord Sriram and wanted to build a grand temple. Majority of teh people across the country came together and held demonstrations and rallies to create awareness to the people. In 1992 December 6, scores of Karsevaks stormed the Babri Masjid and brought down the building of shame on Hindus.

That was an historic moment which is being cherished by majority of the Hindu community.

Famous quotes “Mosques built after destroying temples are the sign of slavery and Muslims should hand over the same to Hindu Society” - Mahatma Gandhi in ‘Navjeevan’ dated July 17, 1937.

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In the 1980s Hindu organizations came together to claim the Birth place of Lord Sriram and wanted to build a grand temple.

countries.” - Syed Shahabuddin - Convenor of Babri Masjid Coordination Committee (BMCC) in ‘Sunday’ dated March 20, 1983.

Places to visit Hanuman Garhi The temple is on the way to Sriram Janmabhoomi and is

few metres away. A massive structure in the shape of a four sided fort with circular bastions at each corner houses a temple of Hanuman and is the most popular shrine in Ayodhya. Situated in the centre of the town, this temple is approachable by a flight of 76 steps. Legend has it that Hanuman lived here in a cave and guarded the Janambhoomi or Ramkot. The main temple contains the statue of Maa Anjani, with Bal Hanuman seated on her lap. The faithful believe that all their wishes are granted with a visit to this holy shrine.

Kanak Bhawan This is famous temple in Ayodhya. As per mythology it is gifted to Sita by mother Kaikai after marriage. This is a private palace of lord SitaRam.

Swarg Dwar According to mythology, Lord Rama is said to have been cremated here.

Mani Parbat and Sugriv Parbat The first of these ancient earth mounds is identified with a stupa built by the Emperor Ashoka, while the second is believed to be an ancient monastery.

Treta ke Thakur This temple stands at the place where Rama is said to have performed the Ashvamedha Yajnya. About 300 years ago the Raja of kulu built a new temple here, which was improved by Ahalyabai Holkar of Indore during 1784, at the same time the adjoining Ghats were also built. The initial idols in black sandstone were recovered from Sarayu and placed in the new temple, famous as Kaleram-ka-Mandir.

Nageshwarnath Temple The temple of Nageshwarnath is said to have been established by Kush the son of Rama. Legend has it that Kush lost his armlet, while bathing in the Sarayu, which was picked up by a Nag-Kanya, who fell in love with him. As she was a devotee of Shiva, Kush erected this temple for her. It is said that this has been the only temple to have survived till the time of Vikramaditya, the rest of city had fallen into ruins and was covered by dense forests. It was by means of this temple that Vikramaditya was able to locate Ayodhya and the sites of different shrines here. The festival of Shivratri is celebrated here with great pomp and splendor.

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The devotees are frequently told to refrain from standing in front of the canopy for long. A quick darshan and they are asked to move on, after accepting prasad from a pundit.

Chhoti Devkali Mandir This is the temple of goddess Ishani (Durga). As per mythology she is Kuldevi of Sita.

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Other places of interest Angad Tila, Shri Rama Janaki Birla Temple, Tulsi Smarak Bhawan, Ram ki Paidi, Kaleramji ka Mandir, Datuvan Kund, Janki Mahal, Gurudwara Brahma Kund, Rishabhadeo Jain Temple, Brahma Kund, Amawan Temple, Tulsi Chaura, Laxman Quila, Ram Katha Museum, Valmiki Ramayan Bhawan, are among other places of interest in Ayodhya.

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hawk-eyed security men, about 4,000 of them, deployed in every nook and corner of the disputed site. The idol of Ram, placed under a soiled canopy, is open to devotees every morning between seven and ten, and between three and six in the afternoon. Visitors have to pass through several security checkpoints before they can have a darshan of Ram lalla.

The checks begin nearly half a km from the temple site. After negotiating a steel barricade, visitors are made to walk through a metal detector.

The security tightens as they proceed. There are 400 men and 200 women of the CRPF, 2,700 men of the Provincial Armed Constabulary and 200 of the Rapid Action Force keeping vigil. A new batch of policemen arrives in Ayodhya every three months: the idea is to prevent the cops from developing a ‘bond’ with the place and its residents.

Unknown to most devotees

the cops are keeping a watch on them from towers to ensure that no one breaks the security ring. They are assisted by closed-circuit television with cameras installed at vantage points. When the devotees arrive at a second metal detector they are told to deposit all their belongings.

Cameras, combs, pens and even matchboxes are a nono beyond this point: visitors may keep only their wallets.

As the visitors near the idol, the automatic gun-toting cops of the Central forces come into view. This is the sensitive zone: police sniffer dogs, in fact, scour the area each morning for explosives.

The devotees are frequently told to refrain from standing in front of the canopy for long. A quick darshan and they are asked to move on, after accepting prasad from a pundit. After the darshan, the devotees take a circuitous route to a heavily-guarded exit, and walk past a fire tender and Home Guard contingents on the ready.

Apart from these security personals the very own army of Lord Sriram is also ready to take a stroll on you. If you have anything in your hand – even prasad - beware these monkey brigade will definitely snatch from you.

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The Most

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Nani emerged as one of the most promising actors of Telugu cinema in a short span of time.

With his own style of acting, he established a huge fan base and Nani became the Natural Star of Tollywood.

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Young actor Nani aspired to make it big in Tollywood and he joined as an assistant director to shape up his career. However it was an acting opportunity that changed his life and made him a prominent actor in Tollywood.

Nani emerged as one of the promising actors of Tollywood and his original name was Naveen Babu Ghanta. After his education, he became an

assistant director and worked with Srinu Vaitla and Bapu, before working as an RJ for World Space Satellite in Hyderabad. He won Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor – South for the film Bhale Bhale Magadivoy.

During his graduation, Nani "got addicted" to movies, citing Mani Ratnam as a big influence

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on him. He wanted to become a director; thanks to producer Anil, who was a distant relative of his, Nani could join director Bapu as a "clap director" for the film Radha Gopalam that Anil was producing at that time.

He then worked for films including Allari Bullodu, Dhee and Astram. Nani took a sabbatical to work on a film script. Nandini Reddy, a friend who was then working as a radio jockey for World Space Satellite, offered Nani work as an RJ. He accepted and worked for one year, hosting a program named "Non-Stop Nani".

He was offered the film Ashta Chamma, also starring Swati Reddy, when the film's director Mohan Krishna Indraganti noticed him in an advertisement.

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Nani teamed up with his mentor Mohan Krishna Indraganti for the movie Gentleman which is said to be a thriller.

good too". The film was a Super Hit at the Box office.

His second film, Ride, was produced by Bellamkonda Suresh in which Tanish, Swetha Basu Prasad and Aksha Pardasany played important roles. Ride was also a notable success at the Box office.

He next starred in Satyam Bellamkonda's film Snehituda opposite Maadhavi Latha.

Snehituda opened to

negative reviews and the film was a flop at the Box office. In 2010, he played the main role in the film Bheemili Kabaddi Jattu, a remake of Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu, with Saranya Mohan reprising her role as the heroine. The film opened to positive reviews with Nani's performance receiving appreciation. Rediff said Nani "perfectly fits the bill" and praised him for selecting the script.

He was offered the film Ashta Chamma, also starring Swati Reddy, when the film's director Mohan Krishna Indraganti noticed him in an advertisement.

Ashta Chamma was well received by critics and Nani's performance was praised by them.

It was Ala Modalaindi which changed Nani’s career as an actor and it has been directed by his close friend Nandini Reddy. The movie ended up as a massive hit all over and Nani became the hot topic of Tollywood. His next movie Pilla Zamindaar too was a massive hit and Nani’s performance has been well lauded all over. It was SS Rajamouli’s Eega which made him widely popular all over. Nani struggled to

continue his success track after Eega and it was Yevade Subramanyam in 2015 which brought him success. He continued it with Bhale Bhale Magadivoy and Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha.

After a small gap, he is back with Gentleman.

Nani teamed up with his mentor Mohan Krishna Indraganti for the movie Gentleman which is said to be a thriller. Surabhi and

Niveda Thomas played the female leads in the movie and Gentleman has been well accepted by the audience all over. Nani’s performance along with the clean narration and performances by the lead actors are said to be the major highlights of the film.

Produced by Sridevi Movies, Nani grabbed one more success with Gentleman and he is busy with multiple films currently.

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She happened to be a Bahraini – Sri Lankan actress and a former model who made it big in Bollywood.

Jacqueline Fernandez was the winner of the 2006 Miss Universe Sri Lanka pageant.

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As Miss Universe Sri Lanka she represented her country at the 2006 world Miss Universe pageant. She graduated with a degree in mass communication from the University of Sydney, and worked as a television reporter in Sri Lanka.

While on a modelling assignment in India in 2009, Fernandez successfully auditioned for Sujoy Ghosh's fantasy drama Aladin, which marked her acting debut. Fernandez' breakthrough role was in Mohit

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Suri's psychological thriller Murder 2 (2011), her first commercial success.

This was followed by glamorous roles in the ensemble-comedy Housefull 2 (2012), and the action thriller Race 2 (2013), both of which were box-office successes. Her performance in the former garnered her an IIFA Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. In 2014, Fernandez played the leading lady in Sajid Nadiadwala's Kick, which is one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films of all time.

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Alongside her screen acting career, Fernandez has participated in stage shows, and is active in humanitarian work.

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Fernandez was born on 11 August 1985, in Manama, Bahrain and was raised in a multi-ethnic family.

Her father Elroy is of Sri Lankan, and her mother Kim of Malaysian descent.

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She has done many super hit films in her career and it was Salman Khan’s Kick which gave her the much needed boostup for her Bollywood career. She has done impressive films like Housefull, Murder 2, Housefull 2, Race 2, Kick, Brothers and Housefull 3. she worked as a television reporter in Sri Lanka. She also attended the Berlitz school of languages, where she learnt Spanish and improved her French and Arabic.

According to Fernandez, she had aspired to become an actress at a young age and fantasized about becoming a Hollywood movie star.She received some training at the John School of Acting. Although, she was a television reporter, she accepted offers in the modeling industry, which came as a result of her pageant success. In 2006, she was crowned the winner of the Miss Universe Sri Lanka pageant and represented Sri Lanka at the world Miss Universe 2006 pageant held in Los Angeles. In a 2015 interview, Fernandez described the modeling industry as "a good training ground" and said: "It is a medium that is about shedding your inhibitions, knowing your

body, confidence".In 2006, she appeared in a music video for the song "O Sathi" by music duo Bathiya and Santhush.

She has done many super hit films in her career and it was Salman Khan’s Kick which gave her the much needed boostup for her Bollywood career. She has done impressive films like Housefull, Murder 2, Housefull 2, Race 2, Kick, Brothers and Housefull 3.

Her latest movie Housefull 3 starring Akshay Kumar, Ritesh Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Nargis Fakhri and Lisa Haydon in the other lead roles has been a massive hit all over. She has been impressive with her performance along with her glamour in the film. Sajid Nadiadwala produced Housefull 3 which crossed Rs 100 crore mark across the country. She is shooting for her next movies Dishoom, A Flying Jatt and According to Mathew.

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ISRO launches

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India has successfully launched 20 satellites including 17 foreign and its earth observation satellite in a single mission in 26 minutes from Sriharikota, in a crucial step to become a key player in the multi-billion dollar space launch market.

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ndian Space Research Organisation workhorse Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C34) took off from the second launch pad of Satish Dhawan Space Centre, at Sriharikotta at 9.26 AM and placed the new generation earth observation satellite( Cartosat-2 Series) and 19 others in the designated polar Sun Synchronous Orbit, 26 minutes later.

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TECHNOLOGY Thirteen of the satellites are from the United States including the 12 earth imaging Dove satellites from Planet Labs organisation, each of which weighs just 4.7 kg, and a 110-kg earth imaging satellite called SkySat Gen-2 made by a Google-owned company.

There are two Canadian satellites and one each from Germany and Indonesia. There were two satellites each from Sathyabama University and College of Engineering, Pune.

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LAPAN-A3 (Indonesia): The microsatellite is for Earth observation and is intended to be used to monitor land use, natural resource and environment.

M3MSat (Canada): Maritime Monitoring and Messaging Micro-Satellite is a technology demonstrator mission jointly funded and managed by Defense Research and Development Canada (DRDC) and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). The satellite’s primary mission is to collect and study Automatic Identification System signals from low-Earth orbit.

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Over the years, we developed expertise and capability to help other nations in their space initiatives. This is the skill of our scientists”, he said in another tweet. greenhouse gases (Carbon Dioxide and Methane).

BIROS (Germany): Berlin Infrared Optical System (BIROS) is a small scientific satellite from the German Aerospace Center and its mission objective is the remote sensing of high temperature events.

SkySat Gen2-1 (U.S.): Designed and built by Terra Bella, a Google company based in Mountain View, California in the U.S., the small Earth imaging satellite is capable of capturing submeter resolution imagery and HD video.

Dove Satellites (U.S.): A total of 12 Flock-2P Earth imaging satellites are to be launched in this mission. They would be packed in three dispensers.

Sathyabamasat (Sathyabama University, Chennai): The satellite aims to collect data on green house gases.

to point messaging services to the HAM (amateur radio) community.

ISRO chairman A.S. Kiran Kumar said, “With this mission, we have launched the current generation Earth observation satellite along with 17 satellites from foreign countries.”

“20 satellites in a go! @ isro continues to break new barriers. Hearty congratulations to our scientists on the monumental accomplishment’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Twitter. “Our space program has time and again shown the transformative potential of science and technology in people’s lives”, he said.

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Bridal Show A quiet intensity filled the room, aided by the start of the soundtrack and driven by the excitement of the audience, as we awaited the start of Naeem Khan’s Spring 2017 bridal show. The lights temporarily dimmed just to raise the excitement a tad, and then began the most elegant expression of passion for modern bridalwear today.

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ook after look, Khan’s gowns brought gasps to onlookers as romance was defined, redefined, and tradition flipped on its head just a bit. These new ideas were found in new and exciting shapes, as well as unthinkable styles for a bride-to-be. Even a flapper emerged in an of-the-moment fringe lame cocktail dress, marrying times past with present.

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You don't need harsh chemicals or tons of time to get shiny, healthy hair and smoother skin. Nature has provided plenty of products which can enhance and sustain the beauty of a human being. Avoiding chemical and synthetic beauty products can ensure a smooth and aesthetic beauty in yourself. Natures gifts are the most and best option to take care of your beauty.

Here are some of the tips which you can experiment at your home.

1. For a radiant complexion, slice a few grapes in half and rub the cut sides over clean skin.

9. After washing your face, rinse in cold water (fair-skinned people should use cool instead of cold) to close the pores and tighten the facial muscles.

2. Sleeping on your back will prevent many wrinkles and breakouts on your face, and even wrinkles in your cleavage area.

10. Mix 1 teaspoon organic sunscreen and a pinch of loose mineral bronzer in your palm, then blend it over your face for an instant (protective!) glow.

3. Being angry really does take away from your beauty now and will result in more wrinkles later.

11. Treat your parched strands to a hydrating mask with all-natural olive oil.

4. Wearing less make-up makes you look younger.

12. Preserve your hair color by avoiding shampoos that contain sulfates.

5. Wearing clothes that are tight make you look heavier.

6. Drink plenty of water and get eight hours of sleep every day.

7. Sleeping on two or three pillows at a time, or putting a wedge pillow under your regular pillow will help get rid of dark circles under your eyes.

13. Add shine by distributing a few drops of Josie Maran Argan Oil Hair Serum throughout damp hair.

14. Vitamins and minerals are needed for health and beauty, but more is not always better.

15. If you are out of quick-dry spray for nails, dip your fingers into a bowl of ice-cold water.

8. Exercise while dieting is a must or your skin will be too large (and saggy) for your smaller body.

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Tamilnadu traditional gold ornaments

Tamilians are fond of golden jewellery, which has a history dated back to Sangam period. Ancient Tamil literature lists outthe different types of jewellery worn by women from top to toe on those days. That can be very well evidenced from the sculptures we find today. Apart from gold, jewellery were made of silver, copper and brass.

The jewellery are well designed with intrigued work and laid with diamonds and all kinds of gems, not only gold but also silver ornaments. Gold is considered as very precious metal of all and Goddess Lakshmi. So they wore gold above their waist and use silver ornamnets below their waist.

Jewellery for the head 1. Kreedam, golden crown worn by Deities and Kings, studded with precious stones and gems.

2. Nethi chutti or Vagupu chutti or Chutti, Jewel for the forehead.

3. Rakkadi, used in the backhead, to hold the bunch of lengthy soft hair spun and tie.

4. Surya & Chandra Pirai, Sun & Moon shaped ornamental jewel used to decorate forehead.

5. Jadanagam used to tie the hair band from back side.

6. Pattam, tied by both bride and groom during wedding on their forehead.

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7. Kandasaram and Kechaparam are tied on the braid.

8. Thirugupoo, round ornament with screw like back used to wore on the backhead in the center.

9. Kunjam, women ties it at the end of braid. It stimulate long hair growth.

Jewellery for the ear 1. Thodu, ear stud or ear rings.

108 2. Kadukkan, small stud with

single stone for men.

3. Olai, large ear studs.

4. Pampadam, gold earring with hallow balls and squares filled with lac. Worn by old ladies with big ear hole.

5. Maattal, chain shaped jewel used to hook in the hair from the ear ring stud or nose stud.

6. Lolakku, a designer jewel that hung from the ear stud.

7. Kundalam, ear ornament for both men and women.

8. Jimikki, another ear stud.

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9. Makara kuzhai, fish shaped ear ornament

3. Addigai, necklace like ornament worn very close to neck.

10. Kadippu 11. Karnam 12. Saarpaipoo 13. Thandatti 14. Mudichi

4. Aaram or Haram, Necklace.

5. Maalai or Charam, Made of plain gold or pearls & corals.

6. Kaasu Maalai, long chain made of gold coins.

15. Picharkal 16. Poodi

Jewellery for the nose 1. Mookuthi, Nose stead.

2. Besari, a stud in gold with stone studded Nose stud or ear stead with a hanging design.

3. Bullakku, A designer jewel worn, that hangs from the nose stud or ear stud.

Jewellery for the neck 1. Muthumaalai or Muthucharam 2. Thaali or Suthuru or Mangalyam, groom ties around bride’s neck during marriage that show the bondage between them.

7. Maanga Maalai, long chain designed like mango studded with stones and gems.

8. Vettrilai Kovai, bettel leaves shaped pendants on long chain.

9. Kodi Maalai, a chain made in the shape of leaves and soft designs in plain gold.

10. Sangili, Chain made of gold.

11. Kaarai, neck ornament 12. Contrakaram, moon shaped ornament for the chest. Listed out in Sangam literature ‘Silapathikaram’.

13. Chavadi, five layers of chain.

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made up of plain gold or gold with stones or gems.

2. Kaikappu, bangles without designs known as Kappu 3. Mothiram or Neli, finger ring.

4. Vangi or Vanki, armband.

5. Nagothu, Naga (snake) shape on vanki.

6. Kanganam (armband) 7. Tholvalai Kappu used in the shoulder to hold the sari.

8. Nagar or Nagam, A cobra shaped ornament used the upper arms.

Jewellery for the waist 1. Araijan kodi or Araijanam 2. Oddiyanam, waist belt used to tighten the sari, in the hip.

3. Aranaal, a chain shaped one used along with inner side of sari at hip.

4. Aranjanam or Araijnan Kayiru or Araijnan Kodi, silver or gold chain for tie around the waist of infants or children.

5. Arasala (Arasa ilai), pipal or sacred fig leaf like ornament with waist chain made up of gold or

silver for babies (female).

Jewellery for feet Silver ornaments are worn below the waist.

1. Silambu, ring shaped anklet, like hollow pipe that used to contain precious stones, silver balls, peral or coral beeds. The Sangam literature ‘Silapathikaram’ named after silambu.

2. Sathangai or Salangai, a series of small silver bells and worn in the anklet, used by classical dancers like Bharathanatyam dancers.

Listed out in Sangam literature ‘Silapathikaram’.

3. Metti or Minji or Peeli, groom place it on brides second finger from toe during wedding.

4. Kolusu (Anklet) made in silver with varieties of shape and design.

5. Thandai or Patharasam, same as Silambu but heavy.

6. Kaappu (Plain anklets) 7. Padakkam, listed out in Sangam literature ‘Silapathikaram’.

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Relationships are hard. Finding somebody you want to spend time with can be difficult enough, but once that happens, you’ve got to deal with the task of maintaining the relationship, keeping things fresh, finding time for each other, and generally just coming up with ways to navigate the tricky ups and downs every partnership faces.

It might sound obvious, but when you really allow yourself to listen and ask questions about what your partner says, it leads to better conversations and better communication.

One of the biggest relationship tips is to give your undivided attention, when your partner is speaking. It’s is one of the most important things you have to do for a successful relationship.

Take a step back and figure out the big things about your partner, that truly bother you and approach them from a place of concern and support.

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Think of your relationship as a creative challenge. To keep the romance fresh and spicy come up with new date ideas, new sex positions and new ways to demonstrate your love.

No relationship can be successful if you don’t feel good about yourself, both inside and out.

be supportive and loving, because just being there at the end of a bad day can make it better for both of you.

Help each other with chores and other necessary activities like cooking, cleaning, reorganizing, etc. Not doing them when you live together can create tension and always doing them can create unfair expectations. Act as team of equals.

Creating small rituals can really help to hold up a couple because, they become “your thing.” Whether it’s a fancy night out during the holiday season or watching a certain show, these are the things that will give you both something to look forward to and it’ll bring you closer together.

Sometimes bad days and bad moods can happen.

Don’t go crazy trying to make everything better. Just

It’ll make you work harder to make them happen. Having and setting the levels of reasonable expectations for your relationship is a healthy way to keep it strong.

Think of your relationship as a creative challenge. To keep the romance fresh and spicy come up with new date ideas, new sex positions and new ways to demonstrate your love.

Say things that you want to follow through with, out loud.

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Better lifestyle comes with good and healthy food.

Consumption of healthy food which can support the life style is very important. Engagements often make people to take shortcuts and endup in unhealthy food All humans have to eat food for growth and maintenance of a healthy body, but we humans have many different requirements as infants, children (kids), teenagers, young adults, adults and seniors. Infants may require feeding every four hours until they gradually age and begin to take in more solid foods. Eventually they develop into the more normal pattern of eating three times per day as young kids.

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adults and seniors too often do the same. Hence, food plays an important role in a healthy lifestyle.

Below are some of the tips which can help in having a healthy lifestyle.

1. Eat three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).

2. Consume fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or lowfat milk products.

3. Choose lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts.

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Diet drinks may not be a good choice as they make some people hungrier and increase food consumption.

4. Choose foods that are low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars.

5. Control portion sizes; eat the smallest portion that can satisfy hunger.

6. Snacks are OK and should consist of items like fruit, whole grains or nuts to satisfy hunger and not cause excessive weight gain.

7. Avoid sodas and sugarenhanced drinks.

8. Diet drinks may not be a good choice as they make some people hungrier and increase food consumption.

9. Avoid eating a large meal before sleeping to decrease gastroesophageal reflux and weight gain.

problems worse.

11. Avoid rewarding children with sugary snacks, such a pattern may become a lifelong habit.

12. Avoid heavy meals in the summer months, especially during hot days.

13. Vegetarian lifestyle has been promoted for a healthy lifestyle and weight loss.

14. Cooking foods (above 165 F) destroys most harmful bacteria and other pathogens 15. Choose to eat uncooked foods like fruits or vegetables.

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Place of positive energy

HOME TEMPLE Home Temple is an integral part of Indian homes and most of the homeowner’s takes precaution of keeping things in line with Vastu.

Vastu lays down specific rules and norms regarding home temple because, if it is constructed in wrong place, then inmates will not get benefited. To make your veneration and pooja effective for god’s endless and constant blessings you have to build your pooja room at the proper and Vastu compliant place.

Home temple should be designed properly and cautiously as temples are not the matter of sacredness, which emulates positive energy They also relate the occupants emotions with God and cosmos. Therefore to get positive vibrations and

benefits from pooja, home temple should be conducive to Vastu.

while marble constructed temples are also considered appropriate.

Some Vastu tips for home temple are

Wooden temples should always have dome at the top.

Temple should be placed higher so that God feet must come to the level of devotee’s chest.

Keeping God’s idol which is more than 10 inches is considered inauspicious.

Always keep some insulation while praying or sitting in the temple such as mat or carpet.

Home temple is ideal in wood

Do not keep temple on the floor directly because this means disrespect of Gods.

Always lay thick cloth on the floor before keeping the temple on it.

Dia in the temple should be lit in South-east.

Do no keep late ancestor’s picture in home temple because this way we only disrespect God and cosmos.

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The Haryanka dynasty was the second ruling dynasty of Magadha, an ancient kingdom in India, which succeeded the Barhadratha dynasty. The reign of this dynasty probably began in the middle of 6th century BCE. Initially, the capital was Rajagriha. Later, it was shifted to Pataliputra, near the present day Patna in India. The founder of this dynasty was either Bimbisara himself or his father Bhattiya.

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INDIAN HISTORY

According to the Buddhist text, the Mahavamsa, Bimbisara was anointed king by his father at the age of fifteen. According to George Turnour and N.L. Dey, the name of the father of Bimbisara was Bhatiya or Bhattiya, but the Puranas refer him as Hemajit, Kshemajit, Kshetroja or Ksetrauja and the Tibetan texts mention him as Mahapadma. This dynasty was succeeded by the Shishunaga dynasty.

Pradyota became king of Avanti ending the Brhadratha Dynasty and 124 commencing the Haryanka Dynasty of Magadha. The Haryanka king Bimbsara was responsible for expanding the boundries of his kingdom through matrimonial alliances and conquest. Bimbsara was the contemporary to Buddha.

Bimbsara was imprisoned and killed by his successor, Ajatasatru, under whose rule, the dynasty reached its largest extent.

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followed by Udayabhadra’s son Anuruddha and his son Munda in the same family tradition by slaying the father. Munda’s son Nagadasaka slew his father and continued reigning through this dynasty. The citizens were angered by the rule of Haryankas and revolted against Nagadasaka and anointed Shishunaga as the king.

The Haryanka dynasty founded the Magadha Empire in 684 BC, whose capital was Rajagriha, later Pataliputra. This dynasty was succeeded by the Shishunaga dynasty.

There were many states of the Aryans in North India, around the 6th century B. C. These states were called the ‘Mahajanapadas’. The Mahajanapadas of Anga,

Kashi, Kosala, Chedi, Vatsa, Matsya, Shursen, Ashmak, Avanti, Gandhar and Magadha were ruled by kings or monarchs. The kings in these states had the supreme authority.

The Mahajanapadas of Vrijji, Malla, Kuru, Panchal and Kamboj were republican states and so were other smaller states like Lichhavi,

Shakya, Koliya, Bhagga, Moriya. These republican states had a ‘Gana-parishad’ or an Assembly of senior and responsible citizens.

This, Gana-parishad had the supreme authority in the state. All the administrative decisions were taken by this Parishad. Of all these states, Kosala, Vatsa, Avanti and Magadha were the most important ones.

Pradyota became king of Avanti ending the Brhadratha Dynasty and commencing the Haryanka Dynasty of Magadha. The Haryanka king Bimbsara was responsible for expanding the boundries of his kingdom through matrimonial alliances and conquest.

Bimbsara was the contemporary to Buddha.

Bimbsara was imprisoned and killed by his successor, Ajatasatru, under whose rule, the dynasty reached its largest extent.

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AUTOMOBILES

ROLLS-ROYCE DAWN LAUNCHED IN INDIA

- RS 6.25 CRORE 128

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Rolls-Royce has been finally launched its Dawn convertible at Rs 6.25 crore (ex-showroom, India). The powerful RR will be getting the de-tuned engine of the fastest RR ever - the Wraith. Linked to an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission, it’s a 6.6-litre turbo-charged V12 motor that belts out a whopping 570PS of max power and peak torque of 780Nm. It does the naught to 100kmph in mere 4.9 seconds.

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COMFORT Air Conditioner Power Steering Rear A/C Vents Engine Start/Stop Button Remote Trunk Opener Remote Fuel Lid Opener Accessory Power Outlet Transmission Type Automatic Adjustable Seats CD Player DVD Player FM/AM/Radio Audio System Remote Control Speakers Front Speakers Rear Bluetooth Connectivity Low Fuel Warning Light

Automatic Climate Control Air Quality Control Rear Seat Headrest Rear Seat Center Arm Rest Heated Seats - Front Heated Seats - Rear Leather Seats Cup Holders-Front Cup Holders-Rear Trunk Light Glove Box Cooling Bottle Holder Front & Rear Door Seat Lumbar Support Cruise Control Multi-function Steering Wheel Front Suspension Double wishbone front axle Rear Suspension multi-link rear axle

SAFETY Anti-Lock Braking System Parking Sensors Central Locking Driver Airbag Passenger Airbag

Side Airbag-Front Side Airbag-Rear Rear Seat Belts Smart Access Card Entry Seat Belt Warning Brake Assist Door Ajar Warning Crash Sensor Anti-Theft Alarm Power Door Locks Child Safety Locks Side Impact Beams Front Impact Beams Day & Night Rear View Mirror Passenger Side Rear View Mirror Engine Immobilizer Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank Traction Control Automatic Headlamps Follow Me Home Headlamps Front Brake Type Disc Rear Brake Type Disc

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Chile beat

Argentina on penalties

Messi announced retirement Copa America, formerly known as the South American Football Championship is an international men’s football tournament contested between national teams from CONMEBOL.

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t is the oldest international continental football competition.

The competition determines the continental champion of South America. Since the 1990s, teams from North America and Asia have also been invited to participate.

Since 1993, the tournament has generally featured 12 teams, all 10 CONMEBOL teams and

two additional teams from other confederations. Mexico has participated in every tournament since 1993, with one additional team drawn from CONCACAF, except for 1999, when AFC team Japan filled out the 12team roster.

The 2016 version of the event, Copa America Centenario, featured sixteen teams, with six teams from CONCACAF in addition to the 10 from CONMEBOL. Mexico’s two runner-up finishes are the highest for a non-CONMEBOL side. The tournament was the JULY 2016 | WWW.AZWISHESH.COM

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After 120 minutes without goals, the decider went to a penalty shootout. Despite missing their opening kick when Arturo Vidal saw his shot saved by Sergio Romero, Chile converted all of their remaining penalties and retained the Copa America trophy.

45th edition of Copa America since its inception in 1916.

At the official announcement of the tournament, CONMEBOL and CONCACAF confirmed that all ten CONMEBOL members will be joined by six CONCACAF teams in the tournament. United States 134 and Mexico will automatically qualify. The other four spots will be given to Costa Rica, the champions of the Central American Football Union by virtue of winning the 2014 Copa Centroamericana, Jamaica, the champions of the Caribbean Football Union by virtue of winning the 2014 Caribbean Cup, and Haiti and Panama.

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Canadian band Magic.

In a repeat of last year’s final, Chile beat Argentina on penalties. Sanchez’s former team-mate Lionel Messi missed his spot-kick and declared he was retiring from international football after the game. He said: “I am speechless. Just want to thank my team-mates and all the people who supported us.

Now, Chileans, enjoy.”

After 120 minutes without goals, the decider went to a penalty shootout. Despite missing their opening kick when Arturo Vidal saw his shot saved by Sergio Romero, Chile converted all of their remaining penalties and retained the Copa America trophy. Messi blasted his penalty kick high over the bar, before Lucas Biglia saw his attempt well saved by Chile’s goalkeeper and Messi’s Barcelona team-mate, Claudio Bravo.

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Passion, Dedication and

Performance

makes Vidya

Balan

Though glamorous roles were not her cup of tea, it was Vidya Balan who challenged them, essayed them and grabbed the national award for her outstanding performance. One of the best actresses Indian cinema has during this generation is undoubtedly Vidya Balan.

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Vidya Balan was born on 1 January 1978 in Poothamkurussy, Puthur, a town in the Palakkad District of Kerala, to parents of Tamilian descent.Her father, P. R. Balan, is the Executive VicePresident of Digicable and her mother, Saraswathy Balan, is a homemaker. According to Vidya, they speak a mix of Malayalam and Tamil at home.Her elder sister, Priya Balan, works in the field of advertising.The actress Priyamani is her second cousin.

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Vidya grew up in the suburban neighbourhood of Chembur, Mumbai and was schooled at St. Anthony Girls' High School. From a young age she aspired to a career in film and was inspired by the work of actors Shabana Azmi and Madhuri Dixit.At the age of sixteen, she starred in the first season of Ekta Kapoor's sitcom Hum Paanch as Radhika, a bespectacled teenager.Following the success of the show, Vidya refused director Anurag Basu's offer to star in a television soap opera, as she wanted to concentrate on a film career. Her parents were supportive of the decision but encouraged her to complete her education first, so she attended St. Xavier's College to pursue a bachelor's degree in sociology and later earned a master's degree from the University of Mumbai.

Vidya aspired to a career in film from a young age, and had her first acting role in the 1995 sitcom Hum Paanch.

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Vidya has been awarded the prestigious National award for her stupendous performance in Dirty Picture. She has been honoured with the prestigious Padmashri award. commercials and music videos, and in 2003 made her feature film debut as the protagonist of the independent Bengali drama Bhalo Theko. In 2005 Vidya garnered praise for her first Hindi film, the drama Parineeta, and followed it with a leading role in the highly successful 2006 comedy film Lage Raho Munna Bhai.

This initial success was followed by roles in the romantic comedies Heyy Babyy (2007) and Kismat Konnection (2008) which met with negative reviews.

The year 2009 marked the beginning of the most successful period in Vidya's career as she portrayed five consecutive roles to wide critical acclaim in the 2009 drama Paa, the 2010 black comedy Ishqiya, the 2011 semi-biographical thriller No One Killed Jessica, the 2011 biopic The Dirty Picture, and the 2012 thriller Kahaani.

These roles established her as a leading actress of Hindi

cinema.In addition to acting in films, Vidya promotes humanitarian causes and supports the empowerment of women. She initially drew criticism for her fluctuating weight and "questionable" dress sense, but was later credited in the media for "not morphing herself to fit into any conventional slot". She is married to the film producer Siddharth Roy Kapur.

The actress has been quite selective after getting married and even some of the recent debacles of her movies forced her not to sign films in a hurry. She is shooting for Ekk Albela and Kahaani 2 that will release later this year. Vidya has been awarded the prestigious National award for her stupendous performance in Dirty Picture. She has been honoured with the prestigious Padmashri award.

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Padmasana or the Lotus Pose is an important meditative asana. In Padmasana, the legs are locked together and the lower body is absolutely stable. The back and spine will be straight. This is perfect for longer periods of meditation as the body can be held motionless, with least distractions. Relaxation and concentration play an important role performing Yog Asanas. Padmasana is the most easy and suitable asana for contemplation and meditation.

The word Padmasana is a Sanskrit word which means “lotus flower” so it’s also known as the “Lotus pose”.

It is so called because of the lotus- like formation which made by our legs during this asana. Padmasana provides a good workout and is good for your mind and breathing, conditions the body and core and increases flexibility.

If you want to build strength, muscles need to be challenged to their max and while yoga can be strenuous, it has its limits. Although using only your body weight can be challenging when you first start doing Padmasana and your muscles quickly adapt, so the benefits diminish over time. A regular practice of this posture aids in overall blossoming of

the practitioner, just like a lotus and hence the name Padmasana.

How to do 1. Sit on the floor comfortably. Assume the simple cross legged pose where the legs are folded.

2. Lift the left leg and place it on the right thigh.

3. Lift the right leg and place it over the left leg. The knees must touch the floor.

4. Pull and adjust the legs so that soul of the feet face upwards and the heels are tucked in at the waist level near the pelvic bone.

5. Make the spine straight, broaden your chest (to avoid stooping) and place the hands in the gap between the feet.

6. Place the left palm over the right palm.

your threshold of pain, slowly release the legs and massage them gently, till the ache is gone.

Benefits 12. Padmasana is considered one of the best asanas for meditation.

13. Awareness of the breathing process helps to steady the mind.

14. The spine is kept straight and this helps to channel the energy from the lower spiritual centers or chakras upwards towards Sahasrara chakra.

15. The erect spine aids the free flow of prana along the spinal cord.

16. Padmasana can tone the coccygeal and sacral nerves as the blood flow to the legs are restricted and redirected to the abdominal region.

17. Improve digestion.

7. Relax the muscles in the abdomen and chest.

8. The shoulders should be absolutely relaxed.

9. Breathe slowly and deeply.

18. Sitting in Padmasana can relieve many metal and emotional problems.

19. Excellent asana for practicing advanced pranayama techniques.

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July 6th DIRECTOR Ali Abbas Zafar MUSIC Vishal Shekhar CAST & CREW Salman Khan, Anushka Sharma, Randeep Hooda

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July 15th DIRECTOR Nishikant Kamat

MUSIC

Vishal Bhardwaj CAST & CREW Irrfan Khan, Jimmy Shergill, Tushar Dalvi

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July 8th DIRECTOR Samuthirakani

MUSIC Ilaiyaraaja

CAST & CREW Samuthirakani, Thambi Ramaiah, Namo Narayana

July 22nd DIRECTOR Pa. Ranjith MUSIC Santhosh Narayanan CAST & CREW Rajinikanth, Radhika Apte, Winston Chao

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Star Gazing ARIES This will be a star month for you, where everything you are pushing for will manifest without you doing much. Expect clarity to come through between June 5 and 18. A new job or role or ideas will manifest after June 15. Between the 11th and 20th, you will need to sign some paperwork. Avoid friction at work between June 22 and 26. Financially, you will see a positive period with extra expenses at the beginning of the month.

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A brilliant birthday month for you, as everything you want will manifest.

In fact, be careful for what you ask for. New opportunities will keep you busy till the 8th, post which work will be slow due to travels and pick up after June 24.

You might work with new people this month.

Delegate more, or you will burn yourself out.

Health will need attention due to exhaustion round June 16-28. Family life will be stable throughout the month.

TAURUS Too much to do, since May was not your favourite month. All your ideas and plans will move forward post the 7th and you can expect people to acknowledge or understand them post the 15th. Clarity about an ongoing project will come through after 12th. You might even go through a role or job change post June 17.

This month, new associations or tie ups are on the cards. Work will be slow from 24th to 29th.

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CANCER While work will be slow till June 12, expect clarity and more work to come in after the 14th and 22nd.

New orders, sampling and projects will keep you busy after the 23rd. Avoid friction with staff around June 18-24. You’ll also be in the limelight post the 25th. Abundance will flow in through old clients after 17th. Avoid extra expenses around June 3-16. A family member’s health will need attention between 6th and 17th.

LEO June will be a slow period at work no matter what you try to do. Even if things move forward, there will be a slowdown from other people’s end. This can be frustrating, but it will also give you a second chance to rework and restructure to prepare yourself for the end result. Avoid arguments at work around the 18th and 25th, as it could back fire. Finances will be slow due to extra expenses.

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VIRGO Keep your fingers crossed and hope for the best as you will be in for surprises. You won’t know what hit you (in a good way) with new ideas materialising and new tie ups coming into play. Expect clarity to come through around June 10-16. If you’re looking for a new job or investors or mergers, after June 15 is a brilliant period, but don’t expect clarity till end of this month. You might work with or hire new people this month. Spend time organising paperwork.

SCORPIO You need to take charge but at the same time be patient. You have been procrastinating or feeling lazy, but energies this month will give you the push to move forward. Work will be stable throughout the month with minor delays around 16-21st June. An important meeting around 6-11th June and post 26th June will bring in abundance.

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AQUARIUS You need to have a plan in place before you jump to decisions. You have been getting carried away by your ambitions. You also need to be practical.

Clarity will come through after the 7th and 22nd, but don’t be aggressive with people at work. Avoid friction with a senior member around 17-26th June. Health will need attention between June 6 and 17.

LIBRA You need to slow down the mental pace. While you have a lot of ideas and thought you can expect everything to manifest and people to be on the same page. Paper work will clear post 7th June, but post 20th June there could be differences in negotiation/ contract between clients. Avoid mood swings at work. Don’t carry work stress home. Post 15th June expects work from old clients to come through.

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SAGITTARIUS The month will start on a slow note with a lot of pending work to finish.

Health may not be on your side and work will suffer till 12th. Expect work to pick up after June 16 as new projects come in.

This month, you’ll also expand or add new work. If you are looking at getting freelancers or hiring new people, after the 18th is when you will get clarity.

CAPRICORN Work will be priority, as a lot of new ideas and opportunities come through.

While people at work will be supportive of everything you do, you might have to organise and plan your next move. Don’t rush into things after the 17th as it might back fire.

Important meetings between the 12th and 17th will fall in your favour. Work will slow down post June 26.

PISCES Work will be erratic, some days good and some days slow. You can’t do much. Don’t blame yourself for the slow days. Not everything can be under your control. New job opportunities or orders will come through post 11th. An important meeting around June 18-23 will work in your favour. Don’t fear the past repeating in areas of work. Balance eating patterns and sleep on time.

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Aani Thirumanjanam Sri Natarajar Abhishekam Maha Ganapati Temple of Arizona 51293 W Teel Rd, Maricopa, AZ 85139

11:00 AM

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2:00 PM

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IACRF Hall 2804 W Maryland Ave, Phoenix, AZ 8501

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Eid Mela - Bazaar

Watkins Shelter 1120 W Watkins, Phoenix, AZ 85003

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India Oven

Indian Paradise

Madras Ananda Bhavan

Al Hamra

1315 S Gilbert Rd, Mesa, AZ 85204

15111 N Hayden Rd Suite 170, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

3227 E Bell Rd D105, Phoenix, AZ 85032

8900 E Pinnacle Peak Rd E1, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

+1 480-892-3333

+1 480-483-9284

+1 602-923-0743

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India Palace

Marigold Maison

Jewel of the Crown

Mint Indian Cuisine

2941 W Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85053

8752 E Shea Blvd C11, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

4720 E Cactus Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85032

7373 E Scottsdale Mall, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

+1 602-942-4224

+1 602-795-0020

+1 480-949-8000

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Delhi Palace

Flavors of India

Chutneys

2700 S Woodlands Village Blvd, Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Indian Delhi Palace

4515 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016

5104 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85008

1801 E Baseline Rd #104, Tempe, AZ 85283

+1 928-556-0019

+1 602-277-5546

+1 602-244-8181

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The Dhaba

India Palace

Udupi Cafe

India Garden

1872 Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281

1910 AZ-89A, Sedona, AZ 86336

1636 N Scottsdale Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281

1809 N Dysart Rd, Avondale, AZ 85392

+1 480-557-8800

+1 928-204-2300

+1 480-994-8787

+1 623-536-2320

Temples

Hindu Temple of Arizona 3019 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 +1 480-874-3200

Maha Ganapati Temple

Sri Venkata Krishna Kshetra Temple

Shirdi Saibaba Temple

51293 W Teel Rd, Maricopa, AZ 85139

615 S Beck Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281

3210 W Bell Rd Ste#106, Phoenix, AZ 85053

+1 520-568-9881

+1 480-785-5217

+1 612-205-1653

Swaminarayan Mandir

Swaminarayan Mandir

Nithyananda Vedic Temple

Bharatiya Ekta Mandir

6605 S 39th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85041

2804 W Maryland Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85017

+1 602-268-0233

+1 602-246-3420

3620 N Black Canyon Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85017 +1 480-357-9922

1550 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705 +1 520-882-8490

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6300 S 23rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85041

Jain Center of Greater Phoenix

Truth Conciousness

Arizona Sikh Gurdwara

6250 S 23rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85041

3403 W Sweetwater Dr, Tucson, AZ 85745

1129 E Sheridan St, Phoenix, AZ 85006

+1 602-288-8801

+1 602-268-1722

+1 520-743-8821

+1 602-716-0408

Shreenathji Temple

Music & Dance Classes Elite Dance Academy

Flamenco!... the Studio

9059 W Lake Pleasant Pkwy, Bldg.H, Ste.880, Peoria, AZ 85382

S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281

+1 623-518-6823

TakeLessons Music and Singing Lessons 11837 S Tonalea Dr, Phoenix, AZ

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Kat’s Artist Tree

Wagner Dance and Music

13770 W Van Buren St, Goodyear, AZ 85338

1949 E Brown Rd, Mesa, AZ 85203

+1 480-205-1658

+1 623-792-7000

+1 480-844-4254

Anderson Institute of Music & Performing Arts

Studio 3 Performing Arts Academy

Experience Arts School

511 W Guadalupe Rd #12, Gilbert, AZ 85233

655 E University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85203

17650 W Elliot Rd #125, Goodyear, AZ 85338

+1 623-321-3420

+1 623-256-6197

+1 480-545-1492

+1 480-465-3839

INSPIRE Entertainment

School of Rock Scottsdale

Jazzercise

Phoenix Jazzercise Fitness Center

3244 E Guadalupe Rd #108, Gilbert, AZ 85234

13610 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

+1 480-830-5955

+1 480-483-7625

931 E Elliot Rd, Tempe, AZ 85284

+1 480-503-0002

12228 N Cave Creek Rd Suite 101, Phoenix, AZ 85022

+1 602-992-1552

Tutions

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Phoenix Tutoring - Varsity Tutors

875 E Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85022

15365 S 48th St, Phoenix, AZ 85044

24745 N 23rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85027

638 N 5th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003

+1 623-587-5640

+1 480-544-5222

College Nannies and Tutors

Sylvan Learning of Phoenix

+1 602-938-5257

+1 480-704-0536

Catholic Tuition Organization

Dance Academy North

2025 N 3rd St #165, Phoenix, AZ 85004

2510 W Happy Valley Rd #1245, Phoenix, AZ 85085

6619 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85250

+1 602-218-6542

+1 623-516-4690

+1 480-304-5300

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Parliament Tutors

428 E Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85029

4760 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018

+1 602-714-2565

+1 602-513-7460

Bright Tutoring

Le Tutor Language School

7097 E Greenway Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

1550 S Alma School Rd, Mesa, AZ 85210

+1 480-203-1873

+1 480-626-5180

Groceries Stores New India Bazaar

Apna Bazaar

2544 N 7th St #101, Phoenix, AZ 85006

3607 E Bell Rd #2, Phoenix, AZ 85032

+1 602-712-0009

+1 602-493-5555

SONA CHAANDI 4568 E Cactus Rd j010, Phoenix, AZ 85032

Little india LLC 1813 E Baseline Rd #108, Tempe, AZ 85283

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ASHOKA

Indian Delhi Palace

6170 W Chandler Blvd # 13, Chandler, AZ 85226

5104 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85008

+1 480-940-4250

+1 602-244-8181

Lotus Indian Market

Fry’s Food

2043 S Alma School Rd, Mesa, AZ 85210

8325 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85037

+1 602-992-1997

+1 480-730-7770

+1 602-666-6177

+1 623-245-7320

Los Altos Ranch

Sprouts Farmers Market

Bashas’

India Plaza

3223 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85017

2824 E Indian School Rd #126, Phoenix, AZ 85016

8035 E Indian School Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251

1874 Apache Blvd, Tempe, AZ 85281

+1 602-264-8002

+1 602-553-3131

+1 480-946-6821

+1 480-557-8800

Fry’s Food And Drug

Fry’s Food

El Rancho Market

Smar t & Final

6601 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85033

4204 W Cactus Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85029

8901 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 8502

2742 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016

+1 623-846-0622

+1 602-439-9034

+1 602-870-3600

+1 602-224-6118

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23251 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255

5127 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85031

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