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Parking Chaos in DLF Phase 1
When I shifted to DLF phase 1 in 2013, the scenario of Arjun Marg shopping mall was absolutely different. In the span of 10 years things have changed upside down,…
Monkey Menace
Many residents keep facing monkey menace periodically. Anti-combatting moves like calling monkey catchers, installing langur cutouts, etc. are often exchanged among the residents based on their experiences. However, nothing works…
PRWS (RWA Of A Block Extn.) Holds Its AGM
RWS held its AGM on 20th Apr’24 in the lawns of Mr. ML Kapoor’s house # A-48/44. About 50 residents attended. The President Mr. RK Jain opened the meeting by introducing…
Gate Installed To Check Casual Movement From Chakkarpur Village
Security concerns have had been raised for long by some residents on the unchecked casual movements of people on Lane A45 from Chakkarpur village through the gallery at the end…
Community Kanjak Puja At Silver Oaks
Kanjak Puja is a ritual where young girls are worshipped as manifestations of the Goddess Durga during the auspicious time of Navratri. For the very first time, Silver Oaks kids…
Aadhaar Cards Camp
Rama Ranee Rathee’s office organised the camp on 14th Apr’24 at 49, Arjun Marg, DLF-1 for new enrolment, correction and updation of the cards. The initiative proves to be very helpful…
The Growing Issue of Horticulture Waste in DLF-1
DLF-1 Needs To Adopt Horticulture Waste Composting DLF-1 along with the rest of Gurugram is facing a significant environmental challenge: horticulture waste. DLF-1 has always been a green area full…
Free Health Check Camp
A free health check up camp was organised by a Clinic, DLF-1 on 28th Apr’24 at Vita Park. The checks provided were: -Dental checkup, BP Monitoring, Random Sugar test. Over 50…
Sowing The Seeds Of Sustainability: Earth Day Activities At Silver Oaks
This Earth Day, Silver Oaks kids were buzzing with excitement as they enthusiastically joined hands to celebrate Earth Day with a variety of activities focused on environmental conservation. The events…
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…
Brush, Dab, Splash : Kids Created Holi Magic On T-shirts
On 16th March (Saturday), in partnership with Kosmic Kingdom (a newly opened play area in M3M IFC, Sector 66, Gurugram) a Holi T-Shirt painting event was organised at Silver Oaks…
Meet Santosh Mago (H-11)
Creating Designs Out of Waste Santosh Mago, a kind and imaginative woman who graduated from the esteemed IP college in Delhi, had no idea what the future held for her….
Well Planned Theft in H3 Lane
Thieves Knew Exactly Where To Enter From and How To Block Cameras On March 22, 2024, a couple living in the H3 lane of DLF-1 left for the railway station…
The Kachnar Marg Green Belt Plantings – Small Hands for Environmental Improvement
I always wonder what children feel when all around they are bombarded by CLIMATE CHANGE, with its own litany of new environmental problems, which, sadly, will persist globally over time…
Vibrant Celebrations at H Block’s Holi Milan: Dhol Beats and Delicious Pakodas!
H Block embraced the spirit of Holi on a delightful Monday morning as residents gathered near the H5 Park for a joyous celebration. Laughter filled the air as families, including…
Park Facing Hai Kya ?
If you let people own their land, they take care of it. That’s why privately owned land is always taken care of, and the parks look like cesspools. Nobody takes…
Holi With Flowers & Herbal ‘Gulaal’ At A Ext.
Under the guidance of “pujari” Sanjay Shastri ji, the evening of “Holika Dehen” took place on March 24 outside the Sankat Mochan Hanuman mandir with complete religious solemnity. Over fifty…
Sacred Flames, Shared Traditions: Holika Dahan At Silver Oaks
The Holi festivities kicked off early this year at Silver Oaks. The celebration commenced during Tambola Night, where residents embraced the Holi tradition by playing Phoolon Ki Holi and showered…
AIKGA Celebrates its Annual Mela
March 2nd & 3rd 2024 saw gardening enthusiasts thronging Gulmohar Park club lawns. All the units from Delhi NCR took part in this annual flower, fruit and vegetable show. Unit…
Camps in Dlf 1
• Aadhaar Cards Camp:Rama Ranee Rathee’s office organised the camp on 15th Mar’24 at 49, Arjun Marg, DLF-1 for new enrolment, correction and updation of the cards. Thiscamp is conducted…
“Yoga Sey Hoga” Victory Story By Yog Acharya Pallavi Sharma
Victory Voices, a platform dedicated to sharing stories of triumph, recently hosted its second session of Victory Stories, featuring the remarkable journey of Yog Acharya Pallavi Sharma. Held on March…
A Musical Tribute To Women On International Women’s Day
March brought an extraordinary milestone to Silver Oaks this year, as the residents commemorated Women’s Day for the very first time. To begin with, this month’s newsletter was published as…
Holi Happiness : Celebrating Holi Together As One Big Family
Is there any other festival that gets the kids more excited, than Holi? As soon as they are up, it feels like they turn into some sort of little soldiers…
Alert Security Catches Mobile Thieves In Dead Of The Night
While patrolling at Ashoka Crescent road on 6th Mar’24 at 0350 Hrs DLF QRT Team caught a thief. He was running away after stealing 5 mobile phones. The Security Supervisor…
Dumping Trash in Empty Plots
Empty plots invariably are an eyesore as despite repeated advisories on not throwing any ‘Kachra’ over there they are still presumed undeclared dumping yards by many. Trying to stop this…
Stray Dog Bites
Strays have been a menace since long everywhere. Dog bites have been occurring at regular intervals in different blocks of the colony. On 20th March’24 a house-help was bitten on…
Rhesus Monkey : Menace Or Misunderstood?
I spent my childhood in close touch with nature and amongst domestic animals and pets. My mother loved gardening and animals, and I owe it to her that I grew…
Basant Food Festival At Silver Oaks
A Little Sunshine On The Plate Spring was officially welcomed this time at Silver Oaks with their Basant Food Festival on Saturday, 24th February outside the Community Center. On the…
A Community Marathon
Another spectacular beginning to a beautiful Sunday started with our 2nd Marathon at 6.30 am. Though the weather was cold, everyone’s spirits were warm.…. The excitement of people, made us…
In Loving Memory of Our Dearest Mother
Juri Malhotra (July 19, 1959 – February 14, 2024) It is with profound sorrow and a heavy heart that we bid farewell to our beloved Mother, Juri. Born in Assam,…
Pitch Perfect: Silver Oaks Cricket Premier League Opening Bowls Everyone Over
On 11th February, Silver Oaks ground turned into a cricketing battlefield when they inaugurated their Silver Oaks Premier League. Over 30 enthusiastic participants including senior residents, little champs, and some…
Camps in DLF-1
Rama Ranee Rathee’s office organised a Adhaar Card Camp on 11th Feb’24 at 49, Arjun Marg, DLF-1 for new enrolment, correction and updating of the cards. This provided a lot…
Indian Coral Tree
Indian Coral Tree, or Tiger claw (Erythrina variegata) blooming in DLF-1, is a showy, spreading tree with brilliant red blossoms. Highly valued ornamental is one of the gems of the…
In Honour Of The Tricolour : Silver Oaks Celebrates Republic Day With Pride And Passion
On this 26th January, the sun decided to stage a surprise intervention in the ongoing saga of winter gloom, and offered a burst of warm and bright sunshine. Republic Day…
They Came, They Walked, And They Conquered!!
Walkathon A 2k walkathon for senior citizens just concluded in Silver Oaks. The event was a celebration of never say die spirit. It was another milestone in our journey towards…
Get together by Morning Walkers
A get-together was organised by the morning walkers of D-block Park in DLF Phase 1. It was a great effort, which not only made the walkers meet after the morning…
Silver Oaks Lohri Celebrations: Bonfire of Tradition, Bonds of Togetherness
The lively Lohri celebration took place at the Silver Oaks Community Centre on Saturday, the 13th January evening, starting at 5:30 p.m. The entire community centre came alive with a…
2024 Republic Day Celebrations At H 5 Park H Block DLF Phase 1
On the occasion of our 75th Republic Day, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all residents who were present in good numbers and celebrated this special day…
DLF-1 Goes रामय Along With Shree Ram Janbhumi Murti Pran Pratishttha At Ayodhya
We all witnessed with awe how ‘Shree Ram Janm-bhumi Murti Pran Pratishttha’ at Ayodhya on 22nd Jan’24 took the whole nation by storm. The Vedic cultural revival involving the masses…
Open Darbaar Of DHBVN
Rama Rani Rathee’s office organised the ‘Darbar’ on 12th Jan’24 at 49, Arjun Marg. DHBVN officials. The drive was organised for the residents who have concerns with the electricity bill…
Blood Donation Camp
Rama Rani Rathee’s office organised the camp in association with Navkalp Foundation and Rotary Blood Centre on 12th Jan’24 at 49, Arjun Marg DLF 1 in the memory of Late…
Aadhaar Cards Camp
Rama Rani Rathee’s office organised the camp on 6th Jan’24 at 49, Arjun Marg, DLF-1 for new enrolment, correction and updation of the cards. The drive was initiated in public…
Identify Your Passion
It was the year 2018, and I had just quit my corporate job after 25 long years. While I was very excited, the burning question in my husband’s mind was,…
QERWA Unites the Community to Celebrate the 75th Republic Day
As the sun rose on the 75th Republic Day, the residents of Gurgaon were in for a treat, thanks to the Qutab Enclave Residential Welfare Association (QERWA). Organizing a grand…
Ram Naam Ki Loot Hai Loot Sake Toe Loot
The Pran Pratishta on 22nd January in Ayodhya was literally a homecoming of Ram Lalla, back from his second exile; this one, just longer. The day was a culmination of…
Pick Up The Phone And Talk
A few days back, I was travelling towards Alwar for a fun and exploratory visit with 3 more people. We stopped at one dhaba for breakfast. When I was ordering…
MCG Pulls Down Illegal Billboards
MCG team made a surprise visit on 17th Jan’24 at the A Block Extn. service lane # A26 (facing Golf Course Road) and removed illegal display billboards on various commercial…
Garbage Pickup!
After regular follow ups, Bristol Chowk garbage produced by the many vendors lined up at that crosspoint, is now being picked up by the MCG regularly. The chowk was an…
Thief Caught Stealing Milk Sachets
A thief stealing milk sachets from the bags hung outside the gates (for the delivery boy to drop the packets in the early mornings) by residents got caught redhanded in…
Glitz, Glamour, and Good Times: Silver Oaks New Year Extravaganza
The set-up for the New Year celebration at Silver Oaks was organized around the swimming pool within the confines of an enclosed tent. The theme was ‘Glitz and Glamour’ and…
Christmas Celebration At Silver Oaks
The Christmas celebration at Silver Oaks kicked off early this year. A special Santa’s Mailbox was setup at the Community Center exclusively for the little ones to write and send…
QERWA Holds Its AGM 2023
The oldest RWA of DLF, representing all the phases, named QERWA, held its AGM on December 10th, 2023, at the DLF-1 Community Centre. The meeting commenced with the opening remarks…
Christmas Carnivals in DLF Ph 1
DLF-1 Community Centre Taking lead from the success of Diwali Mela DLF Administration organised a Christmas Carnival at DLF-1 Community Centre on 25 December. There were all kinds of stalls…
Camps In DLF-1
Various Camps were held at Dlf Phase 1 for the convenience of the residents last month. Police Verification Of Tenants & Domestic Helps Camp: Rama Rani Rathee’soffice organised the camp…
DLF-1 H Block Gurudwara Hosts Vibrant Sports Day Celebrations
The Gurudwara in H Block hosted a lively and enthusiastic sports day that attracted participants of all ages and backgrounds to the vibrant community of DLF Phase 1. With an…
Soap Making Workshop For Children
On December 16, a soap brand arranged a workshop at A Block Extension in Central Park. Making soap with the “melt and pour” method is a well-liked and simple technique…
Small Wonders on the Wing
Foggy winter mornings are here. With low visibility for a good part of the morning, it’s the sounds that are clear and crisp. No matter what the state of fog…
Residents Should Keep Garbage Bags Inside
Some residents keep the garbage bags outside for pick up by the collecting guy. In a recent incident, a stray dog was observed revealing in the contents of garbage bags…
MCG Asks RWAs To Fix Feeding Spots For Strays
MCG Asks RWAs To Fix Feeding Spots For Strays The civic corporation has issued a notice to RWAs to fix feeding spots and time for residents to give food to…
Autumn Magic
You can experience autumnal magic in DLF-1 thanks to the presence of Lagerstroemia speciosa, also called Jarul or Pride of India. The leaves have started turning into shades of purple…
The Gowshala Has Appointed a Person to Collect Vegetable Left-Overs Door-To-Door
Save a Cow Abandoned on the streets to fend for themselves with no protection or food, we all see lots of cows roaming around us left like vagabonds by their…
H Block & Silver Oak Residents Come Together for Nagar Kirtan
Gurudwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha organised a Nagar Kirtan on Sunday, Nov 26. It was a beautiful sight to witness the Silver Oak residents coming together to offer water, oranges…
Discarded Diyas After Diwali Were Recycled & Made into Beautiful Gifts
A Unique Initiative of PRWS (RWA) team A Block Extension, GS & Poonam We all celebrate Diwali every year known as festival of lights. Each family brings home terracotta diyas…
The Entire Tennis Court Came to Life with Vibrant Energy & Awesome Lighting!
Diwali Mela In Silver Oaks The Diwali Mela celebration held on the 9 Nov at Silver Oaks was a tremendous success, where the spirit of festivity came alive with an…
What Started as A Mere Concept Has Now Evolved into A Vibrant Running & Fitness Community
I am honoured to lead a dynamic community of fitness enthusiasts in Gurgaon through my group. The inception of the group was marked by uncertainty, with no clear path ahead….
15 Mesmerizing Rangolis Were Truly a Feast for the Eyes
Rangoli Gala The Silver Oaks Rangoli Gala on Nov 11 witnessed the enthusiastic participation of many kids, both individually and alongside their moms, showcasing their artistic flair in crafting beautiful…
DLF Organises a Grand Diwali Mela in DLF-1 For the First Time
This year DLF decided to hold a grand Diwali Mela for the first time. The mela was held in DLF-1 Community Centre on 5 Nov. A number of stalls were…
Despite the Outcome the Enthusiasm & Spirit of the Crowd Were Absolutely Incredible
World Cup Screening: Because Cricket Is a Festival A live screening of the Cricket World Cup Final 2023 was held at Silver Oaks on Sun, Nov 19, supported by RBL…
Some Buildings Violating Stilt Parking Norms Sealed
Misuse of Stilt Parking Recently, we have seen a massive increase in people opting to stay in multi-story apartments (flats). Builders in Gurgaon are buying single-story independent homes and building…
Camps in DLF 1
• Aadhar Card Camp: Rama Ranee Rathi’s office organised the camp on 24 Nov at 49, Arjun Marg for new enrolment, correction and updating of the cards. It’s a great…
Celebrating Gurupurabh Kids Managed the Joda Ghar & Contributed To Maintaining the Cleanliness of the Venue Celebrating Gurupurabh
Celebrating Gurupurabh In celebration of Guru Nanak Dev Jayanti, a captivating Shabad Gurbani Kirtan by the esteemaed ragis from Gurudwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha was organised at Silver Oaks on…
Initiative for Stray Dogs
Jagjit Singh a resident A Block DLF1 started an initiative of placing dog houses made of metal drums along with a mattress inside for the strays to fight the cold…
Fire In H5 Park
There was a fire in H5 Park bijli ghar after a short circuit 11th November around noon. The DLF security team was prompt to take corrective action and douse the…
Meeting with ACP
Residents of DLF-1, Sikandarpur and Bandhwari met with the ACP recently to discuss various security issues related to the area.
Kachnar Marg Green Belt
The green belt along the Kachnar Marg has become an example of sustainable and green development in the area after resident have reused tyres and beautified the walking area even…
Durgotsav At DLF 1 Community Centre
DLF City Durga Puja & Bengali Cultural Society’ organised ‘Durgotsav 2023’ this time at DLF-1 Community Centre. The society founded some 32 years back is one of the oldest in…
Robbery by Maid & Cook In F Block DLF-1
A big robbery occurred at the residence of a resident of F-Block on 27th Oct’23 by their newly hired cook and maid (both Nepal natives) with the aid of their…
Young Mahreen Bhatia is Teaching Hydroponic Growing To DLF-1 Ladies
Mahreen Bhatia, a resident of 3, Kachanar Marg, H Block studies in Pathways School Gurgaon and recently conducted a workshop for residents of DLF-1 where she spoke about Hydroponics. “As…
A Block Ext. Kids Light Up Their Handmade Effigy’s
Dussehra also known as Vijaydashmi is celebrated each year with great enthusiasm. In DLF Phase1 different RWAs organize Dussehra celebrations. Like every year this year also Dussehra celebrations were organized…
Domestic Help Stealing Veggies In E Block
One-of-a-kind incident came to light through the CCTV cameras, where a maid was caught stealing freshly grown vegetables. The incident took place in the E block of DLF Phase 1….
Camps In DLF-1
Maintenance & Water Charges Issues Camp: Team DEDL (DLF Estate Developers Ltd.) organised the camp on 21st Oct’23 at DLF-1 Community Centre to sort out residents’ concerns about their outstanding…
Garbage Collectors Facing Glass Cuts Due to Segregation of Glass Waste
The most common injury to garbage collectors is cuts in hand. This happens when people mix broken glass pieces with household garbage. In A Block Extension, the RWA has been…
The Green Road Moves On…
We, the “Green Warriors” are greening a long stretch of land (on either side of Silver Oaks condo) which serves as a buffer between the Gurgaon-Faridabad Expressway and residential areas…
Upcoming 5K Marathon Event
For the very first time, a 5K Marathon is being organised by Silver Dreamers right here in our neighbourhood around Silver Oaks! This event is not just a run; the…
New Board At Silver Oak
A new board was elected in Silver Oak and below are the board members. Vineet Sharma- President; Pankaj Batra- Vice President; Sudhir Kumar Jain – Secretary; Garima Pokharna – Treasurer;…
Navratri Celebrations
Rama Rani Rathee organised Navratri celebrations welcoming Maa Durga by playing Dandiya by one and all at DLF-1 Community Centre on 16th Oct’23. The chief guest was Virendra Singh Badkhalsa,…
Grow Haldi!
Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) is a beautiful plant for the flower it makes, it is Breathtaking! I had got Haldi buds from Uttarakhand long back. This year for the first time…
Karwa Chauth Celebration in Silver Oaks
This year’s Karwa Chauth celebration in Silver Oaks went beyond the customary fasting and prayers. Ladies adorned in splendid traditional attires participated in the festivities and played a variety of…
Fire Outside Community Centre Corner
A massive fire broke out at the outside corner of the F-Block boundary just at the traffic light intersection on Golf Course Road on 16th Oct’23, the Community Centre being…
Open House In Silver Oaks
The Open House event was organised in Silver Oaks under the stewardship of the new board. The new board presented their PVMV (purpose, vision, mission, values) for Silver Oaks, outlining…
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