Editorial
This year's budget was not just a collection of numbers and
figures but it signalled a paradigm shift in vision, strategy, values and
aspirations. For the first time in history the budget was presented in February
which would enable the Government to get its act going from the first day of
the new financial year.The indirect taxes were left untouched for the first
time owing to the impending introduction of the revolutionary GST. PM Modi has
shown over time that he likes to take the path that angels fear to tread. It
takes a leader with the daring of a seafarer to take a politically risky non
populist budget in election season. While the budget was presented by the
Finance Minister it had the makings of Narendra Modi written all over it.
Our endeavour to go green has finally borne fruit. According
to Dakshin Dilli Swacch Initiatives Ltd (DDSIL) an IL&FS arm which is into
recycling of all urban waste, we are the first society in Delhi to have adopted
waste recycling. DDSIL converts kitchen and green waste into manure which they
sell through Safal stores. Construction waste and rubble are converted into
tiles, pots and other sundry products. Paper, plastic, glass and metallic waste
go directly into recycling. They have installed 4 bins for kitchen waste near
the garbage dump in C Block where their tipper comes and unloads the garbage
into the tipper daily. Residents have to ensure that they put only
organic/kitchen waste in their garbage bag for the jamadar(s)/nis to take away
and deposit in the bins. E-waste, paper, plastic waste etc should be put in the
bins placed in the office for Chintan or Pom-Pom to take away. The National
Green Tribunal, a statutory body with constitutional authority has prescribed
punitive measures for disposal of unsegregated garbage. Since this is still at
its infancy the enforcement of this rule has been lax. Soon enough they would
wield their stick and levy fines if they catch unsegregated garbage going out
of the society. It is necessary for all the residents to co-operate as
otherwise it would be difficult to ascertain the culprit when the garbage of
195 households is going out. It is as diificult as nailing the origin of the
noxious emission of a quiescent flatulence in a crowded room. As a consequence
of the aforementioned measures, the C Block garbage dump looks sanitised and
free of stench. Hurrah.
The painting competition began under overcast and blustery
conditions on 5th February, 2017. The competitors were given a choice of topic
between cartoon characters and Sports Day. Most of them chose cartoon characters.
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PAINTING
COMPETITION RESULTS-2017
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PRIZE
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AGE CATEGORY
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NAME
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ADDRESS
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UNDER 5
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1
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KIAAN NATHAN
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A-107
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9-10 YEARS
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1
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VANSHIKA ARORA
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A-106
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2
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ADWITA NAIR
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B-107
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2
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SAHANA IYER
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E-101
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11-12 YRS
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1
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KIANA ABRAHAM
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A-008
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2
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SAHANA SAVARKAR
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C-208
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3
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SAMIKSHA NAIR
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B-107
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3
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SHASHVATH ARUN
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G-306
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13-15 YEARS
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1
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TANVI SVARKAR
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C-208
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ADULTS
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1
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C. VENKATESH
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E-101
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2
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SEEMA CHARI
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C-208
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On winter nights the only people we see outside our homes in
our colony are the pizza or other fast food delivery men. Fast foods like pizza,
burgers etc have replaced Indian fast foods like bhatura, samosa, dosa, vada, khakra
etc. America of course deserves aping for its infrastructure, technological
prowess, institutional vitality where it is the nonpareil among nations. I am not a fan of
fast foods but if you do have to plump for fast foods there is far greater
variety in every state in India which are a lot tastier, that it baffles me as
to why we have to go a la Americana. The infiltration of American fast foods as
a meal alternative is a potential life style influenced threat to our
children's health.
The Thiagaraja Aradhana was held in the badminton court on
12th February, 2017. This roomier venue was a welcome relief from the cramped
precincts of the Community Hall. For me it is one of the most awaited events in
the Yamuna cultural calendar. Things started in earnest at about 3.00 pm with
several individual performers and ended with the entire galaxy of singers
lending their voice to the Pancharatna Kirtana till around 7 pm. Our stable of
classically trained singers adds a lot of heft to such functions as even with
glitches in the mikes, the sheer quality of rendering resonated through the audience and left them
truly mesmerised. It is difficult to single out anybody for praise from the
innumerable singers who lent their voice to the proceedings. I would be amiss,
however, not to mention the contribution of Kalyani, Bhavani. Sumathi,
Shubhada, Latha, Seema and a few persons from outside Yamuna including the
accompanists on Mridangam and Violin in keeping this Aradhana alive and
kicking.
The days of stumbling in the dark are over. After a
scientific study by a lighting specialist, new LED lights have been placed on
the perimeter road, in the park and the inner pathways. We hope residents are
able to move around without having to watch their step. If any resident finds
that a part of the colony is still inadequately lit they should inform the
office so that their concerns can be addressed. In due course even the terrace
will be lit.
With annual exams around the corner, good wishes go out to
all the children of Yamuna.
SNIPPETS
Devansh, son of S. Venkat and Shridevi of A -307 opened his
account on 12th February, 2017. His first birthday was celebrated with much
fanfare in the Community Hall The hall was festooned with blue balloons and lit
in the same colour with a strings of small lights. As the birthday cake was cut,
the assembled throng burst into a birthday song. The mirth was lost on Devansh.
He had no clue what the hullaballoo was all about. High decibel music and
revelry continued till quite late. As Devansh grows up and sees the photos he
will realise what a splash it was!
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As a precursor to the wedding of Arjun Kohli (C-203) to Triza,
Yamuna residents were invited to two functions in the main lawn, namely 'mata
ki chowki' on 13th February, 2017 and 'mehndi' on 15th February, 2017. Mata ki
chowki took us on a beautiful spiritual journey. The stage was done up like a
temple and the singing of bhajans in praise of the Lord was well received. Mr.
Praveen Kohli and his wife Chanchal were gracious hosts and plied us with
prasad. The dinner was sumptuous. Rangu, the caterer, has earned his spurs.
At the mehndi, both Arjun in his achkan and Triza in her
lehnga looked very fetching. Love between the two has blossomed over time and
the glow on their faces said it all. Mr. Kohli is a proud Punjabi and he
flaunted it in style with a gun slung around his shoulder. To say Mr. Kohli loves
life to the fullest is an understatement. He left no stone unturned to make
everybody feel very welcome and let them believe that they were the most
important people in the world. The men were made to wear turbans. Yamuna men in
headgear and dancing to Punjabi songs was quite a treat. To the gastronome, the
spread left them spoilt for choice.The nuptials were held elsewhere.
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In a sign of the times, a marriage which bridged a cultural
and religious gulf, brought Prerna Jain, daughter of of ex-residents Yatendra
and Archana of G-005 and her Kashmiri groom, Ronaq together. To celebrate the
celestial union, post their wedding, they held a reception at Hotel Shangri La
on 17th February, 2017. The ballroom was decorated in pastel shades – ostensibly
a Kashmiri influence. An almost all female band, dressed in white, regaled the
audience with instrumental hits featuring the saxophone, mandolin, synthesizer
etc. Both Prerna and Ronaq looked completely besotted with each other and
painted a pretty picture. The food, albeit all vegetarian, featured exotic
dishes cooked to perfection.
Prerna and Ronaq will see a lot of each other as they are
partners in the Delhi unit of Ronaq's family's furniture business. We wish them
a splendid future.
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Dr. Giridara Gopal has moved into G-302 with his wife Sonia.
Dr. Gopal is working at AIIMS. He is also pursuing a PhD in Community Medicine
from Centre for Disease Control, Atlanta. In his spare time he plays the piano.
He is a grade 4 pianist and plays Beethoven, Mozart etc. He also loves reading
books. Sonia is a trained nurse and is currently doing her Masters in Public
Health. Like most Haryanvi women she is good at sports. They can be reached on
8130422542 and 8826031791 respectively. A warm welcome to them.
Letter to the editor:
Hi Mohan,
My name is Vinod (official name is Vishwanath, in
case you are wondering about the gmail ID). Got your email ID from the Yamuna
Chronicle's blog. Just wanted to say thanks for maintaining this blog. It's my
window to Yamuna apts, and every blog brings back good memories from my
childhood days at Yamuna (Diwali mela, annual day, shastha-preethi, sports day,
onam, and many more such events). We used to live in F-004 (1980-90), before
moving to Kerala. My father occasionally narrates a story or two from when the
apartment was under construction etc. Don't recognize most of the names that
keep popping up in your monthly updates, but do remember some of the old-timers
whose names are mentioned now and then.
Thanks again for maintaining this journal.
Regards,Vinod
It is very nice to know that Yamuna leaves a deep imprint on
the minds of people. That, ex-residents should relate to Yamuna even decades
after they have left the colony speaks volumes of the place, the people and the
micro-culture within.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR MARCH 2017
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DATE
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EVENT
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TIME
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VENUE
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12.3.17
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KARAOKE, ANTAKSHARI & POT LUCK DINNER
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6.30 PM
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BADMINTON COURT
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13.3.17
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HOLI MILAN
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10.00 AM
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MAIN LAWN
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18.3.17
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COOKING COMPETITION
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6.30 PM
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BADMINTON COURT
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1.4.17
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MOVIE SCREENING
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6.30 PM
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BADMINTON COURT
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