Duping Trash In Drains
Despite repeated advisories on desisting throwing trash in empty plots and drains some ‘civilised’ residents simply refuse to listen. Maybe some heavy penalties only will do the trick. But, not…
Souls illuminated with Poetry: Jashn-e-poetry At Silver Oaks
On Saturday, the 20th of April, Silver Oaks Community Centre came alive with the vibrant energy of ‘Jashn-e-Poetry’, a cultural evening dedicated to the timeless art of verse. The event…
Bhandara On ‘Shri Ram Navami’& ‘Shri Hanuman Jayanti’
The Bhandara was organised by devotees on 17th Apr’24 & 23rd Apr’24 on the occasion of RamNavmi and Hanuman Jayanti respectively. opposite Vita Park. Apart from the block’s residents many…
Oonjal- the Swing!
Visitors to our house visit our Pooja room. As they enter, they see the majestic Oonjal- Malayalam word for “Swing”. At 7 feet long, 2 feet wide, 2 inches thick…
Family Summer Fun Fair In DLF-1
DLF held a ‘Family Summer Fun Fair’ at DLF-1 Community Centre on 27th Apr’24. The Fair was very well organised having many stalls and attractions for all age groups. The…
Dr. Sahdev Ratra (1929-2024) Amongst The Senior Most, Bids Adieu
Born in a very modest family in Rawal Pindi (now in Pakistan), on the 29th of September 1929, he was the seventh child among 7 brothers and 2 sisters. All…
AIKGA Unit 42
AIKGA Unit 42 (Sushant Lok) met on the 26th of April at the residence of Anjani Bhushan. The speaker for the month was Nandita Chaturvedi ji and the topic was Water…
The Misadventures of Domestic Deceit
Welcome to the thrilling world of domestic espionage. First, in our lineup of household intrigue is the curious case of the shape-shifting maid who goes by Roshni… or is it…
Rethinking Tradition: Beyond One-Day Gestures of Respect
Navratri is a time of reverence for the divine feminine, celebrated with fervour across India. Central to this is Kanjak Pujan, where young girls are invited, symbolizing the goddess herself. It’s a…
Say NO to Plastics
Recently I was preparing to buy some ‘giveaways’ for ‘Kanjake’ during the ‘Navratras’, and had thought of plastic tiffin boxes for the little girls! I was gently admonished by a…
