Life Monthly (September Issue)

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Editor's Note

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Editor's Note

EditorAnoop ShuklaPratik Shetty

DesignPratik ShettyRonit DuaRishabh Shukla

ContributorsManu MuraleedharanAbhinav GuptaVijay VedulaMaithili BhatnagarShruti RodheAbhik ChatterjeeNaman KaushalVishal GoswamiAnkita MehtaSoumyo Das

Cover Photo by : Manndar Sakpal

Cultural Influencers

As we worked on this issue of LM, a fascinating theme emerged. Of course, our primary theme is always ‘Life’. But as the stories you’re about to read took shape, we witnessed another idea surfacing: influence. That’s a

powerful word in our field because it encompasses so many elements. For writers, photographers and artists, influence de-rives from foundational family settings, early exposure to their art form, educational access, input from editors, cultivation of senses, and fascination with their field. The list is long, and much of it is unknowable.In the larger creative world, we call these markers “cultural in-fluencers” – like the visionaries who nudge community life for-ward in its progress. For our purposes, we might think of influ-ence, combined with talent, as the driving force behind what we do.Consider Abhik Chatterjee, whose insight and the focus on the subtleties around us with respect to cleanliness could not have been possible without the concept art by Aamoye Choudhary, whose every stroke conveys a message. Abhik Chatterjee is a sports expert by profession and Aamoye Choudhary is a Man-ga Artist, but the fact that they are ready to explore and have a knack of facing every obstacle to evolve, makes them an ‘in-fluencer’.Manndar Sakpal, who pays his bills by being paid at a 9-to-9 job, considers photography as his passion and somehow al-ways makes time for it. After viewing Manndar’s photographs, one always wonders how is he the one with all the good an-gles and elements in his photograph. The truth being, he’s got an eye for it. He’s got his guards up, when he’s got his camera strapped to his neck. What writers have influenced you? Who is your photographer role model? How do you open yourself to creative possibility, inspiration and direction? What steps make your product stron-ger in the eyes of editors, professors, mentors, readers and oth-er writers? And what influence do you strive to have on others? We hope this issue of LM is influential for you in unexpected ways.

Anoop Shukla

"If I could redeem all my wishes that I did not make as a child. #1 would be stabbing Lord Ganesha's tusk on Tom Riddle's Diary' Anoop Shukla(@ShuklJi_)

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Photographed By : Manndar Sakpal

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Cover StoryBidding Farewell toGanpati BappaThis month we take you on a tour of famous mandals that define the richness of this festival and make you a part of the celebrations!

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Daily ChronicleA Foxhole

Dilemma10A MAN WHO IS STUBBORN TO TURN

TOWARDS GOD IN CRISIS/AFFAIR IS IN A DILEMMA, WHEN HIS WIFE IS PREGNANT AGAIN, AFTER HER LAST MISCARRIAGE

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Voice of Art

How clean are you? Are you the change you want from the world?30

Navratri

Are you a Garba/Dandiya Freak?Preapare For Navratri with us Venues,Recipes & lots more.

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Entertainment

Rise, Pause & Rise of Dave Mustaine. Take a journeyof his life as LM celebrates Dave Mustaine on

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Pick of the MonthMovie Reviews, Book Releases, Top 5 Songs & XBOX ONE review.

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Every great story has a few wise charac-ters that are blessed with foresight, pa-nache and depth of soul like Gandalf or Albus Dumbledore. You know there is something special about these charac-

ters because you know they are not to be taken lightly. Also they are the key figures in the story who ensure that the other characters stick to their path and should they seem to waver they always have a deep reserve of experience to help guide them back. In many ways September reminds me of such figures. It’s an eventful period of time where everyone can look forward to something.

The month sets of with a bang with Ganesh Chaturti celebrations which are always a wel-come treat because who could say no to all the tasty dishes that are served up along with the promise of an epic atmosphere as people pull out all the stops to ensure that the Visarjan pro-cession remains memorable with every mandal in the city doing its best to outshine one anoth-er. Whether you see the Lalbagcha Raja or have

friends over to see your idol it is a deeply fulfilling experience for it is an opportunity to have wishes granted and dreams fulfilled if you are a believ-er in Ganesha. Also the display of faith from dev-otees from all walks of life helps replenish your own faith regardless of your religious leanings but the best part of the festival is that it just sig-nals the beginning of greater things to come in the month.

For the football starved fans all over the country it signals the kick off of the world’s most treasured trophy, The Champions Cup. All of footballs glit-terati, from Ronaldo to Messi, will once again take the stage to display their skills on the pitch for their oldest and latest fans that are just getting of the high of watching the mad rush of the trans-fer market recedes and their respective clubs put into action their plans for the season. The new season of the Premier League also picks up pace so fans get prepared to crack open your beer bottles and cheer your team on while for the more gaming oriented football fanatics do

Hello September

Something For EveryoneThe auspicious month of September leaves no one empty-handed. From Gamers to Clergymen, gifts galore for everybody. ◊ Vijay Vedula


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not worry September has not forgotten you.

Microsoft’s much awaited Xbox One also launch-es this month bringing a breath of fresh air to the gaming circuits in India. This is one of the biggies on my calendar for sure because all that new technology has had me at the edge of my seat like a raving maniac for not only is there a new console after a hiatus of nearly eight years but a whole array of games which promise to take the entire experience to another level if the latest Gamescon is any sort of benchmark. Microsoft is adding new features to their console as they look to leapfrog Sony. The feeling is quite sim-ilar to the wait a collegiate feels for the start of a new month when they realise they are surviv-ing on the last vestiges of their monthly allow-ance. To ensure that feeling persists this month has on offer a wide variety of movies slated for release and you know that they cannot be bad when directors like Woody Allen choose to title their movie September. In tandem Bollywood and Hollywood see the birthday of quite a few superstars from Keanu Reeves to Akshay Kumar, Adam Sandler and Charlie Sheen.

As the month fades Indian families can look for-ward to Navratri Celebrations as well. It is like a double whammy on the blessings front so stock up well cause who knows where a bit of good fortune can come in handy and the party quo-tient also will stay high as the garba fever takes hold of the city and nation. So prepare yourself to dance hard this month because believe me

you will need it. All in all September is a festive month full of surprises however just as every smile hides a tear so does September.

This year we mark the 13th year of the WTC at-tacks which definitely affects people all over the world even today. It serves as a reminder to the ever present threat of evil forces which con-stantly threaten the fabric of peace that humani-ty tries to maintain. The battle continues to be an uphill one with violent factions sprouting in every corner which makes me glad for the festivities because human beings could do with the break. Also it is the perfect time for people to take a step back and reflect on their new year resolu-tions for by the end of the month the year would have entered its final quarter or as I call it the homestretch. Hopefully you are all well on track to achieving those goals and even if you are not you still have time to rethink your strategies. The pressure is still manageable and time has not left your side yet. So think of this month like an after-noon nap you take when you return from work or college on a half day especially if it happens to fall on a Friday because you get to come back home,, have lunch with the family and recharge your batteries so that you can tackle any urgent chores of the house and plan for the weekend ahead. So here is to September the quirky and wise soul.

Hello September

Hello September 8

Rohan MacDonald(Football Enthusiast)All set and gearing up my socks to kick off for the MDFA league divisions.Awaiting a crazy football action this September.

Anant Nawalgaria(Intern at Barclays)The month which paves the way into mesmerizing season of fall. A Sweet concotion categorized by fun events like "Teacher' Day" with a tingle of melancholy....namely exams.A tad bitter sweet maybe...just the flavor I like :)

Ashwin Vinayan(Dubbing Artist,Musician)September 17th has to be the date i've been most kicked about,all week,since the mavericks from the south of India, Live Banned,would be performing BlueFrog.

Sapna Singh(Empoyee, Here Maps)With so many September birthdays lined up inclusive of my besties, am looking forward to having fabulous parties and having a Blast

What have Readers Planned for the Month?To see yourself in this space, email us your october plans on [email protected]


Hello September 9

Anup Gandhi(Travel Junkie)I am looking forward to an exciting trek to Prabalgad Fort, along with some family friends. Here i come........Lush, Green, Grasslands, Trees and bushes with their varying shades of flora await my arrival.

Megha Sahaney(Product Manager, Digital Media)It's my pre-birthday month, so i am gonna do loads and loads of shopping for my birthday

Roshni Singh(Employee, Accenture)The monsoons are on the verge of bidding adieu and I need to stock my wardrobe with some new clothes and accessories for autumn..

Abhilash Hande(Aspiring Filmmaker)I am really looking forward to a cyclic expedition that a few of us friends have planned out towards the end of september which will begin at Lonavla station and will cover hotspots like Bhushi Dam & Tiger Falls.

What have Readers Planned for the Month?To see yourself in this space, email us your october plans on [email protected]

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The red old Fiat zoomed past the traffic, a red cloth dangling from the driver’s side. Fellow lane holders weren’t so sympathet-ic though, and he had a tough time bat-

tling the early morning brawl of cars and honking drivers to reach St. John’s on the other side of the dew drenched park. It was a nightmare, a scary dream, he thought at first, but then his wife’s con-tinued shrieks from the other bedroom brought him to his full senses. It was 7 in the morning: still too early for the neighbours’ unruly morning chat-ter to wake him up from his cosy rainy slumber, and yet perhaps, way too late to race to the hos-pital.

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It wasn’t their first time; there had been a cou-ple of unsuccessful attempts earlier. Every time, something or the other had dashed their hopes to start a new life. There wasn’t much either, it was a house which ran on economy basis. His salary was generous enough to support the house, but he doubted whether a home was within his reach. The age wasn’t going to linger any longer on their side, he thought, and another miscarriage at this stage could complicate the already delicate in his wife’s emotions. The Mother in her had pined for the lives within her to take flight, but had failed each and every time. She wasn’t much of a con-tent wife nowadays either; with mood swings far

more violent than the raging thunderstorm out-side, silently blaming herself for this state of af-fairs and her inability to conceive a child. Neither were their relatives supportive, half-whispering ominous shenanigans in her presence and when the doctor asked them to stop trying any further, and that future trials could generate medical complications in her already broken self, she had, past teary eyes, begged for a last chance.

At first he had tried to reason with her, that it wasn’t necessary that they would have a child to them-selves. Caring for a homeless child was in no way a less beautiful and challenging task. His faith lay in practicality; hers, in hope. She, whose life re-volved around her husband and the silent prayers to God for healthy children, was all she wished for, all she wanted. He sometimes playfully mocked her when he returned home after a tiring day, finding her in divine e c s t a s y , c h a n t i n g the names of all Gods w h o s e posters she could lay her hands on at the n e a r b y

The Foxhole Dilemma

At some point of every one of our lifes, we all have had incidents where we have broken ties, lost faith and held others responsible for our miseries. But sometimes, maybe once a lifetime, some thing happens and that just one moment makes us forget the past and move on in life with renewed trust. A Story of Hope & Faith. ◊ Soumyo Das


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market, going through the numerous prayers to the Divine. He wasn’t much different either, except for the fact that he now idolised the truth, and wor-shipped practicality. The numerous forms of God made no difference to him and the constant downs in his life had made him allergic to hope. He had lost belief in a higher power, many a times blaming Him for his miseries. A brilliant sports-man at school, many had be-lieved that he would achieve professional fame for himself and his country, but a series of conditions later he was weak to the point of kicking a ball squarely straight. Eventually he had learnt to find solace in the miseries Life would continue to throw at him; gradually his hopes, beliefs and confidence diminished. But when his first child was born still, all was lost.

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“To the emergency room, quickly, nurses!” hollered the attendant, speeding the stretcher along the stench purred hospital corridor. Be-side him, the doctors on duty, still grumpy from being woken up at this hour jogged alongside. For a split second, he thought of going along them, but someone stopped him in his tracks and he could go no more.

His wife, still writhing in pain, was taken away

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He could never understand her ob-session with giving birth to a child. After every failed attempt, he had in secrecy tried to learn what went wrong. His wife nev-er knew of this; she felt that his duties ended at bed, and many a times, she had even blamed him for being so less enthusiastic about the journey. Yet he remem-bered the cold body of their first child,

a boy, no bigger than the palms of his hands; the doctors had told him ev-erything, that she had very little pos-sibility of conceiving a child – that her anatomy did not dictate a normal childbirth. He could not tell his to her, it would shatter the maternal world she always dreamt of being a part of. ‘Was

there no way’, he had asked. ‘Well it is difficult to say yes, but another try might not be bad’. And a month later, their bed had moved again. And his time, again, it was bad news. With the consolation perhaps only doctors knew how to give.

This was his last attempt, he had told himself. His wife too should realise the truth. It might crush her emotionally, but she ought not to linger on to this force within her, taking down her physical health. Sitting at the bench, right now, only her wellbeing was the only thing he hoped for.

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The doctor was standing be-fore him, breathing slightly heavily. ‘Mr. Adak, would you

mind following me to the office?’ A small cry escaped his throat. The last time a doctor had asked him to visit his chambers in private was to tell him that his chances of becom-ing a younger Pete was slim. What could be the case now? A lot of im-ages passed his head, blurring him for a moment but he picked himself up, and trailed behind the doctor.

‘Anrickikilmia, a red blood cell disor-der’, the doctor informed him. ‘Very rare, and in the past, has always lead

to infant seizures, killing them in under an hour of birth’. Yes, he was a father for the mo-

ment, but death could snap away his fatherhood any instant.’ It happens one in a million, and cases of recovery was very rare. The baby was currently un-der observation, but nothing could be

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said at the moment. It was a creamy chance. The doctors were planning to open a board giv-en the need of the situation, but could not guar-antee any outcomes.’

He sat there, listening to none of this. His mind wandered over to his wife, the pitiful creature whose wish came true, but not without the strin-gent implications. He wondered whether he should turn back, take her home, and never talk about this ever. For now, only she mattered. But when he imagined her face, her smile which will suddenly turn into darkness as he will give this news to her, he couldn’t stop himself from do-ing something he had not done for long. It was something he had lost trust in, had lost hopes being helped by.

For with clasped hands, God prefixed Himself to his hope.

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The last time he had rung God’s doorbell was when his wife was on the labour table for the first time. He remembered that moment now; a happy father to be. And when later that day he had to appraise the news of his stillborn child, he was devastated. He had held God responsi-ble for his rerun of miseries. It was not until the priest had intervened and asked him to maintain decorum inside the temple had he picked the last bits of whatever human was left in him and vowed never to set foot in a temple again.

God wasn’t a finicky creature he thought; he ex-ists for only a lucky few. 10 runs in an over of-ten seemed to be a low point of his childhood career, less than a couple of straight charges defined physical weakness. The underage field

trials, the coach dictating his practise, the vision of him donning the blue uniform, walking out to a roaring applause – it was all he dreamt about. All he prayed for. All he hoped would come alive. But everything seemed to be a long for-gone dream after the doctors had to administer copious amounts of pain reliever following the accident. He had blamed his bad fortune at first, and then he had blamed God. After all, he is the Creator. What was the point of His destroying his dreams? His faith in Hope had lingered though; maybe someday he could regain his lost pow-ers and start again on his dreams? But with re-peated failed attempts at reaching fatherhood, he had begun to understand the meaning of the inheritance of loss.

But today was different. He needed Him.

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The operation had begun. It was the rarest of rare cases, and the operating panel knew that it was a fight against the devil himself. It would be a medical feat if they were successful. But they were also sceptical of the fact that the Hospital wasn’t able enough to tackle the feat in this attempt. Taking cues, they started; outside, the relatives were bringing out the white lin-ens, preparing themselves for another funeral. It was a time for a fresh bout of sympathies. The mother was unconscious all through this time. The father was lone and cold in anticipation of any news.

The medical procedure lasted for over two hours. After which, faith was restored.


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We, the generation of Smart phones. Change is the only con-stant they say. And it’s true. Our lives have changed. The government has

changed. Our heroes have changed from Sachin to Mary Kom, and everything we know has changed from commuting to working.

Is all change good? Well most of us would agree to it. Because we believe nothing is bad till the fault in it is clearly visible. Crime on women is bad. Giving stupid excuses to validate those crimes are worse. Corruption. Scams. Scandals. All these are bad. But these aren’t changes. These were always prevalent in society. What we are taking about is changes. So, is change good? Has change become the basis of human evolu-tion? If you feel the answer is yes, ladies and gen-tlemen, then maybe in the next 50-60 years sadly we might face extinction. The Dinosaurs died and vanished off the planet and sadly we might be the 2nd race following their lead.

We call this age as the Tech age. Technologi-cal advancements have taken us to Titan for the search of life. Mars and Moon are old stories now. Internet and emails are also old stories. The topic of the day is online portals. You recharge online. You shop online. You sell online. You buy online. Yes that is change. But is it good?

You got lost? Oh you can use the Maps. GPS and all other hi tech stuff to reach your destination. You went somewhere cool? Wow! You click a photo, add effects to it and *poof* the whole world can see it. You got a job? Add it as a status and you’ll get 189 likes. Wow. You are famous. Are you?

You have 800 friends on a social networking site. How many of them do you know through and through? And how many know you? Just getting nominated by someone for the #10BookBuck-etChallenge makes you feel famous? How many of them would stand up for you if you fall in trouble?? You are in a restaurant and you click pics of the food and post it, but is it the same like eating out with friends at a local dhaba? This so called social network and smart phones is just isolating us and reducing our communication to an alarming mini-mum. The whole idea of human development and evolution was based on the fact of co-existence. People used to get lost before the smart phone, but they asked for directions and led themselves along the way. No one felt the need of clicking photos of food for everybody required would have been with them. Today the kids have PlayStation, iPod and other devices. When we were kids we didn’t know what a mobile phone was. And smart was a compliment we got at school. We used to run. Play. Jump. Get hurt and well... Never complain. Today the only running the kids do is Temple run 2 or Subway Surfers.

The change cannot be repaired, and while we have the whole world in our hands virtually, in re-ality there is no one around us. This technology has become a master of their own creators and the sad thing is that we have let it. Unless we re-alize and stop, stop letting the world know what is wrong with you, instead of someone who cares. Stop looking at your phone’s screen, when they’re talking to you. We shall cease to exist. We may live. But never like humans.

The Tech Age

◊ Abhinav Gupta

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I sit on the tired chair on a Sunday morning in the study room with one of my index finger inside my nostril trying to scavenge the gold inside, as gross as it seems, partly gazing outside

window for a picturesque view while other part of my amorphous mind trying to solve a problem on “Integration” on my notebook, because that’s how I feel about math, obnoxious, although many may disagree. I observe the steps to be followed so as to solve that particular problem, step1, step 2, step3, step4. Instead I think to myself and imagine vividly what if I were to walk into step 3 & 4 and derive step 1 & 2 thereby discovering a new method to solve the problem and probably be known as the next Ramanujan or Euclid. And when the bubble goes pop and I slowly realize my naivety I know without following the methodology or given set of instructions in the book, I wouldn’t budge my pen for writing more than two lines of the problem or rather even if I tried I couldn’t, because the that’s how the problem proceeds and is supposed to. The quirky aforementioned example is only to depict the one of the gazillion

significances of “ALGORITHM” in our day to day work and how it affects our life.Algorithm actually could be split up in a way which gives us more or less an idea of what the term actually means. AL-GO-RITHM which sounds a bit like I’ll-go-rhythm, which seems like a dreadful joke actually, but which means to follow the given set of instructions. It is means nothing but a step by step procedure to be followed. Algorithm foundation dates back to the 600 AD which as invented along with the decimal system Although a very dreary term to come across, specially to people who have a disliking for Mathematics *raises his hand sheepishly*, what we all fail to realize is that the applications of algorithms in our life cannot be accounted for because they are most certainly massive.When one swipes his/her ATM card whatever the output is, is nothing but the outcome of an algorithm. The Duckworth Lewis method used in cricket when a particular match is affected by rain is also nonetheless the example of the same.

Ever Wondered

how an algorithm plays an integral role in every

voluntary or involuntary chore you perform?The Logic of

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Reasoned By : Abhilash Hande Written By : Manu Muraleedharan


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When life gets confusing there’s a gadget known as an 8-ball which actually answers the questions you can ask and answers it in one of the 20 possible outcomes it has. Although people actually using it for crucial decisions are to be pitied upon, all I want to portray is how a simple algorithm changes life. In the near future the UID or AADHAR card is supposed to evolve and be based on biometrics for storing and retrieving fingerprints and iris scans, all based on nothing but algorithms.Forget all the aforementioned examples, right from the time we’re born until the time we die, all of us follow an algorithm throughout our entire lifespan. Right from when we are born, babies aren’t allowed to eat solid foods up to 12 months of age generally. Until the age of 3 or so parents usually feed their children the foods suitable for the particular age group. Ergo, even though it isn’t exactly tagged as an algorithm, it most certainly is. We are taught etiquettes and mannerisms which we are most likely to follow. This is nothing but Algorithmising the brain, if there’s a word like that. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner that’s the usual trend although it varies or diminishes as we grow older. Brushing, rinsing our teeth washing our hands before food, wiping it, taking a bath daily, everything we do basically is nothing but following a given set of instructions imbibed in us during childhood or at a certain point of time in life. Hence, nonetheless an algorithm! Even during the I’m-new-to-finding-a-job phase you most certainly aren’t elected to

the CEO’s post right away, unless of course one of your parents is an Ambani, Mallya or Branson. Even then, someone like Rohan Murthy, son of Narayana Murthy, the former Infosys chief, had to apply for an executive assistant’s job before even thinking about the apex seat. The Hollywood sci-fi blockbuster “The Matrix” has portrayed the futuristic applications of Algorithms. Even though distant and imaginary, who knows what science can achieve in the pinnacle years of mankind. Even in the set for the Titanic movie, the stars were apparently not present at night as they were on the night of the real submerge incident, scientists and mathematicians were brought in and compelled to us Calculus and Algorithms so as to predict their arrangement to be shown in the movie. The most apt example of the future being taken over by algorithms is the recent use of Telepathy from Mumbai to Paris (Google for more info because it certainly is tedious to explain)One cannot seem to begin to classify or brief the applications of algorithms in our daily lives because it most certainly is flabbergasting. I still sit in my room enjoying the doldrums and melancholy the integration problem brings with it, trying to forget all those astonishing applications of algorithms and without the never-changing malice I have for the subject, nonetheless completing the problem as the ALGORITHM or the steps-to-be-followed mentioned in the book.

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Bidding Farewell toGanpatiBappa

You cannot live in Mumbai and not have have your heart dance to the tunes of the arrival of Lord Ganesha! Experience the vibrant and joyous spirit of Ganesh Chathurthi in the city this September. This month we take you on a tour of famous mandals that define the richness of this festival and make you a part of the celebrations!

•Maithili Bhatnagar


Photographed By - Yashraj Purav, Manndar Sakpal

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The kingdom of Ganesha

The traffic moved at a snail's pace. The highway was full of vehicles of all

sorts, honking and impatient as always on a busy day in the city. A group of boys gathered at one corner of highway, shielded by the slums that mushroomed at such spots. Without warning, they started their rehearsals. A cacophany of instruments followed until they finally found the right beats and set the mood with the Nashik dhol. It was the last week of July

and suddenly the city had awakened to the realisation that the much waited arrival was due. The preparations were set in motion at once! In the weeks to follow, the boys would practice every day, tuning in to the latest songs that were in vogue this season. Makeshift shops would crop up at important

junctions, opening for booking of the idol. The sculptors would be crunched for time, their hands working artisitically at the minute details of the lord. The shopkeepers would do away with the rakhis and put up decorative paraphernalia for sale. The bhajan singers would be busy arranging their schedules for various mandals. The police beefs up security around this time of the year. The cops are on high alert, sometimes working 48 hours at a stretch. Each mandal and visarjan spot is carefully planned

for patrol. The force is on their toe to ensure that the spirits are not dampened by miscreants. After all, the arrangements had to befit the beloved diety.The day before Ganesh Chaturthi, the whole city is in anticipation. The city is decked up like a kingdom ready to welcome its king back. The market is bustling with activity. The prices are sky high but nobody is complaining. It is the season to indulge as these hawkers make a good profit from goods that don't even sell on other days. The shoppers are not discouraged by the overwhelming crowd and refuse to budge from their spot even as they block huge vehicles. The sweet shops are swarming as people fuss over the favorite sweet to offer- Modak.The night before Ganesh Chaturthi is literally a grand fair on the streets. The idol is brought with a great pomp. At 1 am, the road is full of vehicles carrying the idol in the back. Families are out dancing on the roads and chanting 'Ganpati Bappa Morya' as they follow the idol. The way is brightly lit with decorations of various mandals. If you happen to be passing by road on this night, you will take longer than usual to reach your destination due to the large crowd. You will find policemen patrolling at every point. You will find stalls at every 1 km, in

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the dead of night, selling the red cloth to cover the idol. I was surprised to find a lone woman selling it at 2 in the night, fully aware that she was safe on this day. After all there were people by the herds, buying from her.The 11 days that follow are the grandest of the celebrations. Mumbai is known for its spectacular display of grandeur during Ganesh chaturthi. Over the years, the Ganpati idols have become the identity of various locales that are thronged in huge numbers during these 11 days. A rich history lies behind each of these famous spots and the devotion pulls the believers from nooks and corners of not just Mumbai but from whole of India. These idols have not just played a vital role in shaping up the culture of Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai but also given us plenty of reasons to look forward to this festival with so much enthusiasm. Let us take a look at few of them.

Lalbaughcha RajaLocation: Lalbaug market, GD Ambedkar Road, Lalbaug (central Mumbai).This popular idol was founded in 1934 after the fulfilment of the wish of fishermen and vendors,

for a permanent place for their market after the shutting down of Peru Chawl market. Since its establishment, this Ganesh idol has become famous as "Navsacha Raja" for fulfiling the wishes of the devotees. The idol has been sculpted by the Kambli family for over 8 decades. The idol's legendary design is now patent protected. Lalbaghcha Raja attracts over 1.5 million devotees every day during the festival. There are two separate queues for taking blessings- Navasachi line and Mukh Darshanachi line. Navasachi line is for people who want some wish to be fulfilled. In this line, one can go to the stage and touch Lalbaghcha Raja's feet. This line can take upto even 40 hours for Darshan. Mukh Darshanachi line is just ot get a glimpse of Lalbaghcha Raja from a distance. This line can take anywhere from 4 hours to 12 hours for a darshan. 2014 marked the 80th year of Lalbaghcha Raja.


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Ganesh galli Mumbai cha RajaLocation: Ganesh Galli (Lane), Lalbaug (central Mumbai).With the aim of lighting the fire of independence struggle through a common platform, young people staying around Peru chawl started this mandal in 1928. Just a few lanes from Lalbaghcha Raja, Mumbai cha Raja is also very popular. Themes inspired from famous places in India and its neighboring countries are picked up every year and the pandal is known for its lavishness. After the daily evening puja, Ramayana and Mahabharata are enacted here for people to know about the rich cultural heritage and art forms of India. This year, the set resembled the ancient temple of Jejuri near Pune in Maharashtra.

Khetwadi cha GanrajLocation: 12th Lane Kehetwadi, Girgaum (south Mumbai).Khetwadi Ganraj is considered to be the one of

the most spectacular Ganesh idols. The mandal was founded in 1959 but shot to fame in 2000 for making the highest Ganesh idol in Indian history. The idol stood 40 feet high in Parshuram avatar. The idol is adorned with read gold jewellery. Once it was even studded with real diamonds. This year the set was multicolored navrang palace. The idol wore a diamond studded crown with intricate embroidery. It was 14 feet high due to height restrictions.

GSB Seva Kings CircleLocation: G.S.B. Sports Club Ground, Near S.N.D.T. Women's College, R.A. Kidwai Road, King's Circle, Matunga (central Mumbai).Fondly called as Mumbai's Gold Ganesha, GSB seva Ganesh is embellished with over 60 kilograms of gold and 175 kilograms of silver. Most of this gold and silver is given by devotees. The mandal, known as the richest in the city, was founded by Gowd Saraswat Brahmin community from Karnataka in 1954. Interestingly, the idol is always made of ecofriendly clay. The mandal does not play recorded music. Traditional musical instruments are played instead. Ganpati visarjan takes place on the 5th day. This year, the mandal celebrated its Diamond jubilee.

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Andhericha RajaLocation: Veera Desai Road, Azad Nagar, Andheri (western Mumbai suburbs).This idol too is known for fulfilling wishes. It was established in 1966 by workers of the Tobacco company, Tata Special Steel and Excel industries, who moved from Lalbaugh. The mandal usually has novel theme. This year the theme was replica of Mysore Palace. Apart from these 5, there are many other well known mandals like Keshavji Naik Chawl, Girgaum (122 yrs), Parlecha Raja, Tejukeya Mansion, Abhyudaya Nagar Mandal, Rangari Badak Chawl, Girgaumcha Maharaja, Tilak Nagar Krida Mandal and many more.The 11 days of festivity pass by in a blink. From daily aartis in the morning, the great food and sweets, the wandering around various mandals, an eyeful of the elephant God after standing hours in the serpentine queues, the sprightly dance to the dhol, the chorus chants that give you goosebumps, the carefree walking into the night as the city is immersed in a carnival of its own, the binge shopping at pandals, to the last prayers that form a lump at the back of your throat. The time to bid adieu seems like too early. First the 1 and half days, then the 5 days, then the 7 days and finally the 11th day draws near. The gloom is set aside as we lovingly follow the idol towards its destination, dancing, chanting, together. The visarjan points are micromanaged. Various mandals are set with their preparations for the day. These volunteers work months in advance, as early as May to clean the immersion water of the

dump. Visarjan practice sessions are held, mocks with the flat boats to test resistance are in place. Only a select number of volunteers are allowed in the water. Rest of them are involved in managing the crowd and making arrangements for food and water . As the idols are finally immersed in water, an air of heaviness settles on the people. Goodbyes are never easy. A tear might escape the eye but the vision is focussed on that idol that is going away, promising another year of togetherness. "Pudhcha varshi lavkar ya" is all that one can think of. The next day, the stages are dismantled, the clean up drives are in place, the city looks vacant. The king is on a tour. Until next year.


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|| pudchavarshi lavkar

ya ||

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JunoonThe gusto to be there for the needy. An initiative by the exuberant volunteers of 'Engage Charitable Trust', from Thakur college of Engineering & Technology.

• AnoopShukla


Junoon

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It’s very seldom to witness a clique of diligent

youngsters work together selflessly to bring about a change of their caliber, for the benefit of the differently abled young folks of our society. We are talking

about the aspiring engineers of Thakur College of Engineering and Technology (TCET) Kandivali, who come together every year to serve the detrimental young folks of our town. This cause goes by the name ‘Junoon', signifying the passion and exhilaration to help the needy. An ordeal that brings smiles provides companionship and produces merriment at the cost of sweat, time and dough. It has always been a moderate cause for the past 4 years that was only dealt between the volunteers and the brave souls. In the past two years, their happy accord with The Lions Club Association has backed them

with getting rid of being the ‘unknown’ when it came down to doing something literally ‘good’. Over the years, ‘Junoon’ has made a philanthropic mark in the hearts of the ‘differently-abled’ folks, their parents, teachers and live spectators of the blissful act. “These children who the world calls disabled. We want people to not discriminate based on a wheelchair, or a hearing aid tucked behind the ears. Moreover we don’t want people to see them with pity, we want people to understand their disabilities and help them lead a normal life” says Saqib Khan, Chief Event Manager. It was an initiative that was taken by an alumnus of the college 4 years ago, by the name of ‘Engage Charitable Trust’, under which ‘Junoon’ is put in action. Today after all these years, we stand to witness a legacy that has been carried forward by the exuberant youngsters of TCET.

In the past years, ‘Junoon’ was a one day event that was held in an auditorium, where the volunteers expressed their fervent emotion towards the ‘specially-abled’ in the form of dance, songs and dramatics. These children came in from various schools upon invitation and attestation by Lion’s Club Association.

THE DRILL

Engage Charitable Trust (ECT) used to host an annual one day event ‘Junoon’, each in all the 4 years in the past. The monetary support was on the accountability of the workshops they conducted in various

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engineering colleges. The Technical Workshops included Web Designing & WordPress, Robotics, Networking and etc. They also conducted workshops in public interest that covered the basics of Self-Defense, Interview, and Women & Youth Empowerment. These workshops were charged for a nominal fee of 50 bucks, by every attendee. All this money collected by these workshops, adding up to the investments made by the believers of the cause would sum up to make the event an effective and an achievable one. The event would feature solo & group performances by volunteers and A/V demonstrations to amuse and enkindle the children, who are apparently gawking at everything displayed to them. THE PLOT CHANGES

ECT Volunteers did not repeat the same gig again this year. They believed their attempt to uplift and inspire the ‘differently-abled’ was not so ‘reachable’. They thought they could not reach out to every child by means of the performances meant for all. Also, many of the children weren’t brought to the event

by their parents/guardians due to their respective reasons. ECT Volunteers thought the fulfillment of the cause required personal touch, and it could only be achieved by not calling them at our disposal but by popping up on their doors. ECT Volunteers decided to conduct ‘Junoon’ in individual schools

by visiting them and conducting healthy practices that make them feel more alive and confident about themselves. ECT

Volunteers decided to make an attempt to connect with them individually, in a way

they were comfortable with to blend in.

THE PREPARATIONECT kicked off their preparations with 2 teams: Marketing Team and Structural Team. The Structural Team planned out the whole event by listing out the schools and orchestrating the activities to be executed in each school that


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included One-to-One interaction, indoor productive games and cardio-cum-entertaining activities that included singing, dancing and acting. The team took permission from each school to conduct ‘Junoon’ in their premises. Meanwhile, The Marketing Team spread the word around about their activities and handled the complete social media that updated everyone about the schedule prepared by The Structural Team.

THE DOUGH

ECT did not arrange monetary support by conducting workshops this time. They strategically planned Recycle drives in housing societies at Malad, Kandivali and Bhayender area asking them to give away all the scrap (newspapers, metal objects, plastic, etc). The residents of Bhayender were warmed by being a part of the deed. These housing societies were given the NGO Certificate of Gratitude attested by Lions Club Association as a token

of thanksgiving. By selling all the scrap, ECT collected enough funds to go ahead with ‘Junoon’. THE ACT

Now that all was arranged, teams were set for their disposal to the respective schools and perform their tasks. Volunteers were not prepared as to what they might have to encounter when they go there. All they knew that it was an affair so pure, that an act of pretense would not just put a stain over the objective of the cause, but would’ve also proved out to be a void investment of money and labor.

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Teams went in the following schools:1. SEC Day School2. Punarwas Special School3. Vasaribai Navnirman School4. Shishu Kalyan Kendra5. Sanskardham6. Samarpan School7. Kalyandeep K C Nanavaty Special School8. KDN Shruti School(pending)In every school, teams conducted interactive session with students under the supervision of their teachers. They were patiently trained for dance and singing performances and later made to individually perform at a tiny podium in the classrooms that had a little stage, speakers and sound equipment’s. All the children were given gift boxes that contained Notebooks & other stationery, Butter biscuits, Bottled Apple Juice, Chocolate and Snacks. Not just the children, but even the teams left with fond memories from each school. It was a journey that transformed our perception for these children from empathy to anxiety. There was zeal in everyone to know more, stay more and do more.

THE NEXT MOVE

ECT plans on expanding ‘Junoon’ outside the boundaries of TCET. They are planning out for Internships for more to pour in and guide the lightning torch of good hope. These interns will be appointed for pitching believing investors, handling social media, designing layouts and structural purposes. The idea behind hiring these interns is that a noble work for a NGO on paper does you a lot good to pursue a job after certain post-graduation courses.


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We believe in the work of Engage. If you would like to be a part of this beautiful

cause,

Contact Details:

Email: - Saqib Khan Chief Event Manager [email protected] [email protected] www.engage.org.in

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Sunburn Arena with Axwell Λ Ingrosso : Mumbai

Date : Fri Sep 26 2014 at 07:00 pmVenue : NSCI Mumbai, Lala Lajpatrai Marg, Worli, Mumbai, India

For Tickets Call: 7798555798/ 02039395525

Mail: [email protected] / [email protected]

Cycling for All : Inaugural Ride : 30-70-100 : Go The DistanceDate : Sun Oct 05 2014 at 05:00 am to Sun Oct 05 2014 at 02:00 pmVenue : Vile Parle East, Vile Parle East, Mumbai, India

Contact : +91 9769297941

Mount Mary Fair

Date : September 14 to September 21, 2014Venue : Mount Mary Church, Bandra

Symphony OrchestraDate : Sunday, September 21 at 7:00PMVenue : Tata TheatreContact : http://www.soimumbai.com/TicketsConcerts/CurrentSeason.aspx

NavratriDate : September 25 to october 3, 2014Venue : (See pg. no. 34)


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Chai & Pakoda Ride

Date: September 21Meeting Point: Fountain Hotel, GhodbunderStart Time: 7 amRide To: Parsi Da Dhaba, Talasari

For more details, contact: [email protected]

Many Shades of Grey | Masquerade Party

Date : Fri Sep 19 2014 at 09:30 pmVenue : Py Bar, 201 Hubtown Skybay, Bhulabhai Desai Rd, Near Mahalaxmi Temple, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai, India

Contact: +91 8097 999 329

Social Media Week

Date : Mon Sep 22 2014 at 10:00 amVenue : SMW Mumbai

Nakshatra Dance Festival 2014: Workshop of Nakshatra

Date : September 20 and 21, 2014To register, please call Binaifar Bhesania at 66223822/ 9869112010

Mo

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Bang Bang

A girl gets mixed up with a spy trying to clear his nameRelease Date : 2nd

Oct.

Ugly

A terrible tale of corrption, indifference & systemic violence.Release Date : 19th Sept.

Daawat-e-Ishq

A story of Love & Delight.Release Date : 19th

Sept.

Annabelle

Terrifying Supernatural Occurrences involving a vintage doll.Release Date : 3rd Oct.

Gone Girl

A man suspected for his wife's disappearance.Release Date : 3rd Oct.

Deliver Us from Evil

A NY Police officer comes across paranormal experiences.Release Date : 12th Sept.

30 Voice OF Art

Have you ever tried existing without taking a bath for several days altogether? There is a subconscious acceptance of a feeling of

utter filthiness within oneself. Let's take another example: have you ever tossed a packet of chips into the corner of your living room after you are done eating? I do not think you might have... Unless you are below 8 years of age... What happens to this awareness when it comes to your own city? Eatables are flung out of cars, the streets are crapped upon and pillars are rife with spit marks. What if there was divine justice? What if you woke up one morning to find a stinking pile of degenerated trash in your living room? An extremely smelly nugget of poo

on your newspaper and a shiny red spit loaded laceration across your breakfast? Sickens you to the core, does it not? I am obliged to use such graphic examples, because we as human beings are molded by the feeling of insensitivity towards things that are indirectly connected to us. Have you tried purchasing a bottle of "gangajal" from a reliable source recently? It looks like a bio-hazardous serum... For we are very happy to pollute what we call holy. Consider the local trains that we commute by. Day in and day out. Who has given us the authority to put our feet up on the opposite berth and treat it like our private lounge? Are we inconsiderate towards the fact that another human being might

just be sitting there next, or that we ourselves might be sitting on a defaced spot right now? I’ll not speak about cleanliness drives or hiring 12000 extra cleaners to give you your daily dose of social mojo. I like to keep it short and sweet. The next time you feel like discarding that packet of chips on the road, Stop. Think. Stuff it in your pocket and wait until you see a dustbin. If you don't find one, go home and safely dispose it. No wonder my pockets have been full of crumbs lately... #YOUareCleaniness

You Are FilthinessCleanliness

Concept Art By : Aamoye Choudhary

• Abhik Chatterjee

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"Voice of Art",a column where you comment on the socially occuring issues. We look forward to your

comments on this TOPIC OF CLEANLINESS. Also if you have a topic, that you would like us to feature in the next issue.

Email us on [email protected]

Raj Tamhankar(Designer, Mechanical

Supriya Singh(Student,

Reetesh Maurya(Traveller)

Devesh Makhijani(Student, Simsree)

Pratibha Sridhar(Com. Sc. Engineer)

Cleanliness in India is becoming

as much a concern as Women's Rights, Equality, Wildlife Conservation, etc.

Food, Clothing, Shelter, Transport

& Internet are 5 basic human needs. Cleanliness corresponds to the 6th.

Cleanliness is the scourge of art and society

Cleanliness becomes more important when godliness is unlikely. "Personally, I'm

obsessive-compulsive about the placement & cleanliness of my things.

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awaiting Navratri...Positivity conquering negativity marks the celebration of the festive revelry. Delicious palate, houte couture and dancing to celebrate the onset of goddess Durga.

Shruti Rhode

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Navratri comprises of nine ceremonious and celebratory days where people worship Goddess Durga Since the

festival celebrates the nine incarnations of the goddess, it’s now become a custom to wear a different shade every day. With Navratri approaching, it can get a little overwhelming. This write-up throws light on the colors to wear on the nights and different clothing options for you to choose from.Here’s a list of the colors to be embraced on the nine nights: 25th September. 2014 (Thursday) – Yellow26th September, 2014 (Friday) – Green27th September, 2014 (Saturday) – Grey28th September, 2014 (Sunday) – Orange29th September, 2014 (Monday) – White30th September, 2014 (Tuesday) – Red 1st October, 2014 (Wednesday) – Royal Blue2nd October, 2014 (Thursday) – Pink3rd October, 2014 (Friday) – Purple The best outfits for girls are the traditional and regal chaniya choli and bhandini sarees. They are easily available

in the markets of Valkeshwar, Mangaldas, Vile Parle (W) and Colaba Causeway. And if you still don’t get what you’re looking for, you can always opt for online shopping which guarantee traditional and ethnic Indian wear. For all the girls who are trying to improvise the traditional outfit, you can don mirror, stars or self embroidered kurtis over jeans or colored dhoti pants. With the current crop-top trend in the city, you can wear a bright colored tassel crop top over a long skirt and a contrast net dupatta. A lovely pair of gold jhumkas or chandelier ear-rings and chunky hand jewellery with mirrored anklets can be worn to complete the look.The best option for guys this season is the traditional Kediyu and Kafni Pjymas. And for all those looking for Indo-Western options Kurtas and chudiars/salwars along with kolapuris / Jutis will do you great. In case you are willing to experiment with your look; you can team a Nehru Jacket on a pair of well fitted jeans or dhoti pants over jutis.

Cricket Club of India (CCI)

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Dandiya Nite: CCI, Dinsha Wacha Road, near Churchgate; +91 (0)93 2204 2656

The popular kids’ destination, ESSEL WORLD is all about bollywood songs and remix folk

songs. People can also sample some delicious Gujarati fare at the venue.

Borivali West, Gorai Island, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400091

022 6528 0305

GOREGAON SPORTS CLUBMalad Link Road, Near Toyota showroom, Malad West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400064022 4038 7000

KORA KENDRA Ground is the most

famous dandiya and garba hub of Suburban Mumbai.Borivali (West)

in Mumbai.Sreeram 097 69 385111

S.V PATEL STADIUM in Mahalaxmi is ideal for a night of bollywood hungama. The National Sports Club of India, Dr. Annia Besant Road, Worli (+91) 22 249388130

First Road Navratri Mahotsav 2014: The coolest place for college crowd.

Tickets available at Jasodha Rang Mandir, behind Bhaidas Hall, Vile Parle (W); +91

(0)22 2329 20378/0757

37Special FeatureBanana Chips•oil for deep frying •1/4 tsp turmeric powder •salt according to taste •5-6 raw bananas

1)Take off and put bananas in plenty of salted iced water.2)Slice bananas with a chip slicer into water, mix in in turmeric.3)Keep for 10 minutes, remove out water fully.4)Spread out on a kitchen cloth to take off moisture.5)Heat up oil in a wok till smoky.6)Fry banana slices in one-layer batches for a minute or two or until crisp.

7)Lift chips out with slotted spoon and remove on paper towels.8)Sprinkle with salt before serving.

Shakarkandi Ki Chaat3 cups Sweet Potato (boiled, peeled and cubed)1 tsp Chaat Masala1 small Lemon Red Chilli Powder as neededSalt to taste

1.Boil, peel and chop the potatoes inot cubes.2.Add chat masala, red chilli powder, salt and lemon juice to it.3.Sauté until mixed well.4.Serve as a snack.

Stuffed Tomatoes3 medium sized tomatoes200g boiled potatoes100g paneer (cottage cheese) 1 tbsp oil1tsp finely chopped green chilies½ tsp amchur powder (dry mango

powder)½ tsp black pepper powder1tsp rock salt

1.Cut off the top of the tomatoes and scoop out the seeds and pulp to get a cavity. Set aside.2.Grate the paneer and the boiled potatoes. Mix in all the other ingredients. 3.Heat the oil in a pan and add the mixture.4.Sauté for 3-4 minutes stirring continuously. Cool the mixture and stuff the tomatoes. 5.Grill or bake in a preheated oven at 200 degree centigrade for 10mins..

Sundal1 cup kala chana (brown chick peas)1 tbsp coconut oil or any other refined oil1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp split black lentils1 tbs red chilli powder1/2 tsp asafoetida (hing)2 tbsp freshly grated coconut1 green chilli , finely choppedsalt to taste1 tbsp lemon juice

1.Clean, wash and soak the kala chana overnight in enough water. Next morning, drain and keep aside.2.Combine the kala chana with 2 cups of water and pressure cook for 4 to 5 whistles.3.Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. Keep aside.4.Heat the oil and add the mustard seeds.5.When the seeds crackle, add the lentils, red chillies, mix well and add asafoetida and sauté on a medium flame till the dal turns light brown in colour, while stirring continuously.6.Add the kala chana, mangoes, coconut, green chillies and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for another 4 to 5 minutes, while stirring continuously.7.Remove from the flame, add the lemon juice and mix well. Serve hot.

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DaveMustaine

CelebratingDave Mustaine was born on 13th September. Dave's journey to fame and success is a story told fashionably in the West. Featuring and Celebrating Dave Mustaine.

Written By : Ankita MehtaModified By : Manu Muraleedharan


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What I couldn't say verbally I was able to express physically through the guitarThese were the abyssal words

every artist could relate to, spoken by, David Scott Mustaine or grandiosely known as Dave MustaineBorn in La Mesa, California, Dave Mustaine, is certainly one of the most debated and scandalous musicians of all times. An amazingly talented metal icon who had a large problem with drugs and alcohol, Dave is a patriot who loved liberty, his country and was a believer in God despite his frightful upbringing. Hard to be all of the above, in such times.Like any artist there ever has lived, everyone has their own skeletons in the closet, theirs monsters under the bed and their demons to deal with. In a way Dave’s demons were not startling because the shadow of his addiction has been haunting him since the day he was born. Dave’s road to metal madness began September 13, 1961.He was born in a family of Emily Mustaine and her husband John, who is a respected banker with a terrible secret. He was a violent drunk, Mustaine feared him because of his drinking. His sister disclosed that her dad could be spiteful with Dave at times. The youngest of 4 children and the only son, Dave was 4 when his parents divorced in the summer of 65.Even when his wife and kids moved out but John Mustaine wasn’t finished menacing his family. He would find them when they moved. He would find Dave’s mom and the family would just run. Dave and his family were always on a run although Dave and his sister were able to get some relief from music. His sister used to play Cat Stewen music. That’s where a lot of melody that he learned came from.Dave’s mother cleaned houses to support the family, she and the kids paid heavy price for the reversal of fortune. It was a hard time for Dave as kids would make fun of him. In the fall of 69, when Dave was 8, Emily Mustaine collected enough money to buy Dave a guitar and he learnt playing it all by his own. His sister didn’t find Dave’s early efforts encouraging; she even broke a guitar on Dave’s head, that incident kind of ended guitar for a while.Dave’s older sister Susanne married a local cop Bob Wilkie and being a religious man, Bob saw nothing but a devil from the day he brought Dave home. By the time Dave was 15 he was ready to strike

out on his own, so in the fall of 76, he got his own apartment, began selling pot and entered into the world of drugs and music. Dave thought there was no other way for a 15-year old to earn money, which clearly indicated the fickle-minded situation of any American teenager lacking direction. So he wasn’t the only one. He was dealing drugs to someone who worked at a record store and she would come and make love to him during the day and she would drop off records (Iron Maiden, Saxon, Motorhead, Venom) in exchange of pot and go back to work, that’s how he had become a major metal fan.By the spring of 1978, Dave picked up an electric guitar, playing faster and heavier than his hard rock heroes, he was a part of a band named Panic and through the group had small gigs. People knew his name, they wanted to hang around with him. At 17, Dave was his own man and was afraid of nothing. In June he tried to meet his dad and arranged to have beer together but his father would never keep the appointment. Dave got a call from his sister that his dad had an accident. When he got this news, he was drunk still he rode to the hospital. His sister had a look at him and said that he would end up just like his father. John Mustaine died on June 28th, 1978 but his death did nothing to his son’s growing addictions. Everything was legal to Dave Mustaine, he just answered to his own angels, he realized he was a drug addict and an alcoholic and he just thought he was living the dream. He'd get wasted quite often and become a real wild person, a furious tyrant, and the other guys just couldn't deal with that after a while. They all drank of course, but Dave drank more... much more.Within a year, Dave got bored with Panic then in the fall of 81 he saw a newspaper ad, a band named Metallica desired

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a guitarist. Dave never really was auditioned, he just got the gig. Metallica was at a cutting edge of musical revolution called thrash- a fusion of punk rock and hard core heavy metal. Although he never appeared on any of their albums, guitarist DaveMustaine lent a major hand in creating Metallica's groundbreaking thrash metal. Dave finally thought that he is fit in but his sanctuary will be short lived. Mustaine's membership in Metallica, yet, endured less than two years. He was kicked out of Metallicaas he had largeproblem with drugs and alcohol.Dave spent the next 4 days on a bus to Los Angeles, he was extremely angry after being kicked out of Metallica; he determined that one of his purposes in life should be to create a band more successful than Metallica. Dave needed to start over as he wanted revenge. It was the time in the bus that he finalized his band name. According to him, the name "Megadeth" represents the annihilation of power. It is a misspelling of the term Megadeath, meaning one million deaths by nuclear explosion. The name came from a pamphlet by California senator Alan Cranston that Mustaine found on the floor of a bus after being fired from Metallica. It read: "The arsenal of Megadeth can't be rid no matter what the peace treaties come to." The birth place of Megadeth was Dave’s apartment. Mustaine became friends with a metal-loving/bass playing neighbor in his apartment, Dave Ellefson, who

was the first to recruit in Mustaine's new guise. Drummer Lee Rash and former-Slayer guitarist Kerry King also signed with Mustaine ultimately dealing with the vocal chores with guitar.Megadeth remade rock with rapid fire intensity. They were truly angry young men. The brain child of metal maniac, Megadeth gained its speed with front man Dave Mustaine who has been the chief architect of Megadeth. They didn’t care about the future, they just

wanted to be the dangerous band on the planet. They became titans of speed metal but While Megadeth was thrashing out music on stage, they were thrashing themselves off it. Mustaine had a bad boy image. Nearly 20 years after the birth of Megadeth, the band’s disciple still embrace its sound and cynicism. Adrian Turvey once quoted- “If heavy metal is like cannons going off, then Megadeth are like napalm”. For years, the group inflicted a punishing toll on themselves. It was his vision that started the band and ultimately his addiction that threatened to end it, like always. Every time he entered into a treatment, he’d think this is the last time. In April of 2001, Mustaine was forced into rehab by his neighbor, who "couldn't stand him sleeping in my feces any longer." At first, rehab seemed like a difficult changeover for Mustaine, but after 62+ uninterrupted electroshock therapy sessions, Mustaine finally came to his senses. In February of 2002, Mustaine was released from rehab, vowing to "never use drugs again. Ever." Six years and 34+ separate entries into rehab later, Mustaine would finally overpowered


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his addictions.Over the years, Dave has become very comfortable in his own skin. For the longest time, he really doubted in his guitar playing and there was a lot of emotional harm that had taken place over the years after he left Metallica because of all the off-putting stuff that was said about him, but after seeing the success of the records, the ranking in the charts, all the charity, it makes him feel great and awesome. Over the years, there has always been competition-like atmosphere for Metallica and Megadeth. Now, it looks like it is a thing of the past.Tension between Metallica and DaveMustaine has been well-known ceaselessly. However, in the past few years, the two parties have been making harmony. Metallica shared the stage with Megadeth that also featured Slayer and Anthrax, and Mustaine even involved himself in Metallica’s 30th anniversary celebration.For those who are part of Megadeth today, the focus is clearly on music. Megadeth

released 9th album on 2004.He is a one of the first member of Metallica,Founder of Megadeth, a songwriter, a singer, a drug addict, a violent person,criticize politics, anti-Obama, possess a hobby of martial arts, childhood baseball player, golf lover, helps his kid play hockey, God believer. Wherever he is placed in future, he will be always be known for Guitar.

Song Facts

DaveMustaine have written many great songs, one of which is “A Tout le Monde” which is the controversial one. This song is often misconstrued to be about suicide, as the lyrics can be sit in judgment as a suicide note. On September 13, 2006, Kimveer Gill went on a shooting rampage at Dawson College in Montreal, eventually shooting himself. He was a fan of Megadeth and mentioned this song on his blog.Mustaine retorted saying, "We don't write music that has any kind of suggestion about taking one's life. It is more like, 'Hey, we have a problem, let's be part of the solution'." MTV banned the video because they thought it promoted suicide. The woman and child in the video are Mustaine's wife Pam and son, Justis. Part of the chorus is in French. The translation: "To all the world, To all my friends, I love you, I have to leave."

However, in an interview conducted around 1994, DaveMustaine stated: It's not a suicide song. What it is, it's, you, it's when people have a loved one that dies and they end on a bad note, you know, they wish that they could say something to them. So this is an opportunity for the deceased to say something before they go. And it was my impression of what I would like to say to people, if I had say, 3 seconds to do so in life before I died I'd say to the entire world, to all my friends, I love you all, and now I must go. These are the last words I'll ever speak, and they'll set me free. I don't have to say I'm sorry, I don't have to say I'm going to miss you, or I'll wait for ya. You know, I'll just say I loved you all, good, bad, indifferent, I loved you all.”

In the end none of the aforementioned biopic-ish article is to tarnish the image of such a fabled-yet-alive artist. He was born a rebel, lived a rebel and hope has a lifetime of pompous adulation of audiences across the globe. A living legend icon, for all the thrash metal followers and fans. Most certainly he is a living legacy, against all odds.

"If you guys are going to be throwing beer bottles at us, atleast make sure they're full"

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- Govinda Ala Re!!Photographed By : Omkar Bariya

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- Dhinadhindha!!!!!Photographed By : Manndar Sakpal

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- Rearview Hitchcock!!Photographed By : Pratik Shetty

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- PowerHorsePhotographed By : Pratik Shetty

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46 Pick of the Month

Different from the stereotypical Bollywood Genre....A Movie worth watching only

for the lead protaganist.

Brilliant Script but failed to keep up to the standards of the first part.

Classic Women Empowerment Movie. Brilliant Comeback

Pompous star cast. Slow flow of the movie


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Truth defeats

Propaganda. Compelling

Read Very well delt with the subject of Shemitah

A statsman's prognosis. Political readers are in for a treat

Top 5 of the Week :

1. Bang La Decks - Zouka2. Dillon Francis - I Cant Take it3. Merzo - Rev4. Aero Chord - Ctrl Alt Destruction5. Solarex & Ooarora - Clockwork

"While stumbling in it's race against PS4 in terms of sales and power, XBOX ONE is nonetheless a beast of a machine, and with COD: Advanced warfare exclusive timed DLC around the corner and Halo 5 n next Gears of war coming in 2015, gamers are sure to find a lot of bang for their buck."

4.5/5

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