October 2017 Spectrum...Send in your questions and I am sure Chatur Chachi won’t disappoint you. PS Chatur Chachi does not offer legal advice. Chatur Chachi loves children, but she

May 2019

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Spectrum Editorial By Aditi Kibe As we are entering the Spring/summer season, we hope the sunshine will lift your spirits, if not, don’t be in despair as Spectrum team is bringing you a new column “ Chatur Chachi”! She is here to answer all your queries and put your mind at peace. We hope you will like this new idea and share your thoughts with us.

Shabana is back with her ‘gyan’ and this time she is sharing her knowledge on gardening, so read through her tips and cultivate a new hobby.

An insightful article by Rajani, on importance of staying connected without the phones. Shakuntala aunty has brought us a very interesting account on Swami Ramdas. Finally, a poem to celebrate nature by Vasudha Sharma Goel. We hope you enjoy reading this edition. Keep sending your inputs!

October 2017

Spectrum7 seasons7 sages of saptrishi7 days in a weekOf things old and newColours bright and of various hueAs 7 notes blend in one tune to the beats ofdrumSo do we in one Spectrum

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Editorial team:

Aditi KibeA biologist at heart, originally from Shab-e-Malwa, Indore. Iam extremely passionate about my subject and learning newthings. Practical, honest and to the point, things that I enjoyinclude travelling, reading, cooking, movies and organisingevents with family and friends. My dream is to one-dayboard the train at platform 9 ¾ and go to Hogwarts castle.

Chaitrali ChitreFounder of SAHYADRI Friends Group: A trainedBharatnatyam professional having deep reverence to the art ,Chaitrali is also a certified Yoga instructor. Her passion liesin bringing the community together, creating a HOME awayfrom home and keeping the traditions alive, giving everyonea chance to showcase their talent. Multitasking is her forte.She is very creative, multi-talented and spearheads andorganises a variety of cultural and social events.

Anubhuti ChakravarthyA trained Kathak dancer and a cosmetic engineer, Anubhutiis very soft spoken, kind, cooperative and a helpful soulwho has an innate ability to make friends very easily. Sheis a good cook, fabulous choreographer and knows how tomanage her time well. She has a very pragmatic approachand that makes her down-to-earth.

Snehal NarkhedeAttracted to natural raw and unmodified things Snehal is aperson who adores simplicity. An ambivert who is keen inlearning inspiring ideas and amazing technologies. She alsotakes deep interests in sustainability and environment andshows special interest in reading and writing short stories.

Shabana SarguroA retired media professional from Mumbai, Shabana is anavid reader, a movie buff and a simple soul who lovesmusic but cannot dance. She is assertive, straightforwardand to the point all the time. Her hobbies include solvingpuzzles, playing games and gardening. Her futureendeavors include a blog on “home remedies” and “growyour own food”.

Shikha KakkarShikha is an IT engineer, born and brought up in Mumbai.Shikha is a perfect blend of culture and modern life. Hersheer passion and enthusiasm to get things done make herthe go-to girl. This new addition will surely help the teamrealize its goals.

Dear Readers,It gives us immense pleasure in presenting thefirst edition of “Spectrum”, a newslettershowcasing your creative talent. Every monthwe will be having some articles based on atheme, and some regular features includingkids’ corner, recipes, events etc. Join us in thisengaging endeavor and make it successful!

A special mention of two pillars of support and strength for Sahyadri

Kadambari Kale Yamini Rathi

Thanks also to Vrushali Gavate for her help.

Contents

Editorial……………………………………………...1 New column: “Chatur Chachi”…………………….2 Gardening Tips by Shabana Sarguro..........................3 Jai ho WhatsApp by Rajani………………………....4 Marathi Lekh by Shakuntala Narwadkar…………....5 Nature and its beauty by Vasudha Sharma Goel…...7 Sahyadri Events Round up………………………....8 Upcoming Events and Birthdays………………..….8

Spectrum team

Editor Contributing Editor Engagement Managers Production & Administration Spectrum Design Aditi Kibe Shabana Sarguro Shikha Kakkar Chaitrali Chitre Aditi Kibe Contact us: [email protected] Follow us: Facebook- SAHYADRI (Friend’s Group) Twitter- @SahyadriCov

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New column starting June 2019: “ Chatur Chachi” to solve all your worries The editorial team at Spectrum understand that some people feel scared or ashamed of asking others for advice, hence we have decided to introduce a free advice section “Chatur Chachi”.

If you have a crucial decision to make or want to discuss a personal matter; manners, style, kids, relationships, etc. Chatur Chachi probably has all your answers and she may knowledgeably answer your questions. (And, unlike your REAL Chachi, she won’t judge you.) How do you ask the advice of the Chatur Chachi? Simply send us your questions on [email protected] by the 30th of every month and your Chatur Chachi would try and answer your questions in the next Spectrum edition. And if you want to be anonymous, we won’t divulge your name and would slightly modify the question grammatically to protect your identity. Send in your questions and I am sure Chatur Chachi won’t disappoint you.

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Chatur Chachi does not offer legal advice.

Chatur Chachi loves children, but she can only reply to questions asked by readers over 18.

Chatur Chachi reserves the right to decline to answer any letter.

Sometimes you just need someone to listen…….

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May 2019


Gardening tips from Shabana

Hello once again, after a short hiatus I am back… this time with some Gyan for the season. Officially its spring, but we are yet to experience the actual season. Spring is the season when I get active as I indulge in some serious gardening; right from making compost at home to growing herbs, vegetables and fruits. I love experimenting and yes, I am not scared of my failures as they teach me what to avoid and move on. My plants are loving, kind and forgiving, they help me,

give me crucial hints and I analyse them just like a detective to find the right solution. Together we prosper, they grow, bear flowers and fruits and I just enjoy their company. My plants listen to music, Kishore Kumar and Mukesh are their favourites, we communicate using all the senses… gardening for me is very therapeutic.

I shall take you on this gardening journey with me and if you have any queries you can send me an email on [email protected] and I can address them either by email or will discuss the problem in the next Spectrum issue.

I would like to begin with the most neglected aspect - “SOIL”.

There is a simple formula; healthy soil = healthy plants

If the soil is weak, your plants will also be weak. Weak plants have poor production, fewer flowers and fewer and low-quality fruits; you may have spent a lot of money on buying good quality organic seeds or saplings and spent quality time nurturing the plants, but it is all a waste if the soil is poor.

It is not difficult to make compost at home; you do not need anything; you just need to know what things in your kitchen can do the trick.

Let’s start with simple and easy to implement things; Many of us consume eggs and bananas. Stop discarding the eggshells and banana peels.

Bananas are indeed healthy for humans, but they also benefit many different plants. Just busy a banana peel in a hole alongside the rose plant or any flower bed into the top layer of the soil. Banana peel provides potassium which is needed for the plants for growth.

Egg shells are a powerhouse of nutrients, Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Calcium. Plants need lots of calcium and the soil gets depleted of calcium very soon, especially flower and fruit-bearing plants. The best solution is to simply crush the eggshells (even boiled eggshells) and sprinkle them on the soil. This can be done every day.

Hope you will implement these simple tricks, more tips in the next edition of Spectrum. HAPPY GARDENING.

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May 2019


जय हो WHATSAPP

Rajani

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May 2019


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May 2019


Poem: Nature and its beauty Vasudha Sharma Goel NATURE IS HEALING TO EYES IT IS ALWAYS SO APPEALING IT ENLIGHTENS YOUR SOUL AND MAKES YOU FEEL HOW BEAUTIFULLY GOD HAS CREATED IT AS A WHOLE HOW CREATIVELY THE FLOWERS ARE MADE THE BEAUTY OF WHICH WILL NEVER FADE ROSE GIVES A DEPTH TO LOVE WHEN GIVEN TO THE ONE WHO DESERVES I WONDER HOW INTERESTING LIFE INSIDE OCEAN MUST BE WITH UNIQUE CROWD OF JELLY AND HORSE ALL INSIDE THE SEA!! ITS AMUSING TO KNOW HOW PEARL AND SILK IS PRODUCED BY OYSTER AND WORMS NATURE IS A CREATION BY GENIUS WITH ALL THE FORMS IT TEACHES THE THEORY AND VALUE OF COLORS WITH HELP OF RAINBOW, FLOWERS AND BIRDS CHIRPING OF BIRDS IS A NATURAL ALARM AND SUN MAKES YOUR BODY WARM MOON SOOTHES YOUR EYES TWINKLING OF STAR IS A LOVELY SURPRISE ONE SHOULD STAY CLOSE TO NATURE'S BEAUTY TO STAY FREE FROM STRESS AND ANXIETY DEDICATED TO THE BEAUTIFUL RAINY WEATHER IN COVENTRY! TIME FOR SOME PAKORAS AND TEA!

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May 2019


Sahyadri Events Round up

Sahyadri group members organised some fun and interesting events, through April and May 2019. An Easter get-together was held at War Memorial Park. Children had fun wearing colourful Easter bonnets. There was a CV writing workshop for adults, and a drawing workshop for kids. We look forward to your continued support.

Upcoming Events

Spectrum Wishes a happy birthday to: Preeti suryawanshi!

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