--Pappa ki kahaani… Hamaari Zubaani-- That old man we call the President. Yes, the same guy with the lame-ass jokes. No, not Aditya Shah. That guy just thinks he’s President-material. These newbies and their aspirations! Anyway, more on that fellow, later. Right now, back to a guy we fondly call Fakfam…oops…Saksham. Ever wondered, what’s his tale? Well, we’ve got you the scoops. Poor Vashi kid, who hit it big in the city. Read on…

Grandpa Saksham, old and grey, was sitting on his porch and reminiscing. As we all sat around his rocking chair, he looked at his clock and said “Char baj

gaye lekin story abhi baaki hai" He started out with the rags of SIES and ended up with the riches of RCJC, along the way he picked up quite a few be it it blah blah or blah, or blah and “Shah” too? There is so much confusion in the air, who is Saksham's wife and who is his heir? Phera's with one, affair with the other, what a kahani indeed! We all saw how the frisson in Subway turned to ice, as a not so special someone walked in. TUT TUT, true love ka to zamana hi gaya! Oh he was filled with regret; parivaar ya pyaar, tauba kya emotional atyachaar! So much power, oh how oh how oh how would he manage when the ladki came sashaying in. Pyaar ka the end ho gaya. Saksham said , " All the power and it's pressures went to my head and all seemed as messed up as my love life. Everything seemed to be as straightforward as a jalebi. Instead of prayers, I started saying and seeing 'HIMS.' I was confused but then, there she was. I was never so spontaneous. Papas don't act impulsive but she taught me to let go. And I became as cool as the waters of the beautiful oasis where we eloped. Yes! My heart ended up with the 'girl with curls' and now i live finally as Grandpa Saksham. I get wings (thanks to pigeon) to fly. Oh I'm alive!"

The Asli Kahaani!

„Being pushed into president ship‟ was where I started last year, and „leaving a legacy behind‟ is where I am exiting now. One word that defines `RCJC to me is passion, love, excitement, friends, life, commitment, responsibility, leadership, sacrifice, enjoyment, risk, joy & probably a few more. Just that at every juncture, it reframes itself in my heart. This one rollercoaster year, as its definition goes, has shown me the highest of upswings in life and also given the biggest pitfalls. And that‟s what probably life, on a larger canvas would be. The people who‟ve walked this journey with me, whether as my pillars or as intruders, have all taught me a lot about myself and this world too. Becoming the president of RCJC was my dream and I can vouch for the fact that every minute of it, has been worthy. And as the president, one thing that I‟ve cherished the most is MY GB!! Those people, who came into RCJC this year and walked all the way with me all throughout, have definitely had a major role to play in this year‟s success. I believe that Rotaract is all about friends. And this year, friendships have just been the most essential element at RCJC. If I was to go down memory lane and recollect some of the best instances, they‟d be DAWN, Pinnacle – The Installation Ceremony, the whole time period around MUN, Hall of Fame, Battle of the Avenues, Silent Saturdays, Extraa Innings and possibly every GBM where we‟ve had something special to do. I can officially term 2010-2011 as the year of risks. But behind every risk, I‟ve had the support of my Presidential Advisory Council. If not all of them at all points of time, at least most of them in such cases. Before we began working this year, we were quite skeptical of a lot of things, but somewhere someone knew, that this has to be a phenomenal year. And everything just fell into place. And today, when I am writing one of my last write ups as President, RCJC, all that‟s crossing through my mind, is that I may leave the club in a while, but it‟ll yet be an inseparable part of me for the rest of my life. It‟s an experience that I‟ve cherished more than anything else. As a President, I haven‟t run the club; I‟ve nurtured it at every stage. The love and support that I‟ve received is absolutely un-paralleled to any sentiment in life. And these will certainly the best days of my life. If given a chance, I‟d love to relive this year. Probably make the same mistakes again and experience it all over again from the scratch. Because the share of good times this year has shown me, is undoubtedly something to die for. People have just come in huge numbers and given all that they could to an unknown body called the Rotaract Club of Jai Hind College and gradually it became life for them too. That‟s why, I believe, that „Time can take us out of RCJC; but not RCJC out of us‟ It‟s not just a club, it‟s a phenomenon; a force that drives people mad. I say it‟s “A club with many hearts, but ONE heart beat”

A Lil Birdie Chirped that… The bitchy alter ego of Lil Birdie is on a vacation. Rumours suggest he/she’s kidnapped! Or is he/she hidden among you!? O.o? We’re just as puzzled! :P Maybe some things are best left for the new year ;) Till the bitch returns, the good bird is back with a vengeance! RCJC’s original lil birdie- In a new avatar. (Read: Trying hard to be bitchy :P )

ZodFest Karnama!

Behnaz and Nishta, don’t worry. This time, I won’t let out on your secrets. Just too happy that the ZodFest jinx is broken! Shhh! All your secrets are between you and me, only! ;) I won’t tell anybody about how much you’ll bitched and fought, days before ZodFest. It was rather amusing seeing both of you’ll run to Saksham. Poor fellow, was caught in a crossfire. Anyway, my lips are sealed. No one will know a thing ;)

Jhankar Beats! Jhankar was a mad night. While

everybody was sloshed, a few people

made it more than apparent that they

were. A certain somebody known for

hitting on anything that moves, made

out with a rather young girl, on the

dance floor. Grow up, stud face! While in

another instance, a charming little girl

slapped her worthy suitor THRICE, for

he apparently kissed her on the cheek,

TWICE. Juicy gossip,

na? Go figure, who’s who! :D

Pantomime Gupshup! Pantomime’s pushed to October and poor Qais was in the

hospital. Yes, poor Qais! My alter ego was the bitch. Not me!

Qais may not quite fancy me, but the least I can do is

sympathize with the guy. He’s been through a lot. Don’t we

all know that? And, now he’s heading to Symbiosis. Maybe,

everything does happen for the best ;) Anyway, some good did come out of Pantomime! Cupid’s arrow seems to have

struck Sahu! He seems to have fallen for the pretty, little,

fair thing, better known as Sonia. Pretty, little, fair thing?

Now that’s not new! Sahu, word of advice: You may wanna

ask the Pantomime OCP about pretty, little, fair things. He has quite a history with that breed! Now. Now. Maybe all

questions should be directed to him. Not me ;)

P.S- Lovebirds, you may wanna check out the message

service offered by Facebook. Not everyone, wants to be clued

in, on your pyar-katha! The zillion posts that you’ll share on

each other’s walls also happen to feature in the news feeds of most people. Time for a lesson or two on Facebook! Poor Behnaz is called blonde!

All PAC-ked Together The RCJC 2011-2012 PAC seems to be gelling very well but, is there something on behind the scenes?? Well, how about a lil Palak Paneer to appease the president’s appitite.Why doesn’t the prz in making work his ‘Charm’?? The biggest question is who’s going to be next on the list?? :P The Secretary seems to be happy with life in the WORK!! “Cleanliness is next to godliness” seems to be taken very seriously. Looks like RCJC is in for a cleanliness lesson or maybe a session of etiquettes and manners. Alright, how about a few “PRI”(yanshi-aachoo!* Excuse the bad cold ) damage, damage-control?? Doesn’t work well?? Then, how about a ‘comb’ to divert our attention to all things “Royal” (like in the Queen’s land) and shifting focus to pigeons?? Isn’t fascinating enough, then try out the newest thing in town- tables and chairs with a hint of buildings and house flies! Well, will the Sergeant At Arms take his “Bhaigiri” to the next level?? Will RCJC see “Pachaas Tola” become “Sao Tola” or maybe more??

All this and more…

…Coming Soon!

The Queen’s Secret:- What is it that kept our Queen upset throughout “camp Rajnikant”? What is it that makes wayne attend “A” Specific event? Do we have a secret admiration that dawns the ED chief, or is it just the company of “A” specific person.. Aa chal… Let’s probe into his life a little more from now ;)

A Rotaract Club Of Jai Hind College Publication

The Birdie gets better with

every issue! A year may

end. But Birdie is gonna stay

for a long time. You know

where to head for all the

goss and gossip! That’s

right! Back to RCJC! B)