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Festive Spirit of Ridgewood
On October 10th adults and children of Ridgewood danced away merrily to the beats of music to celebrate Dandiya. Garbaa too was in evidence with the ladies attired in typical…
Diwali Mela at RP2
Diwali mela was a rocking affair for Regency Park 2 residents. The RWA did a fantastic job of organizing the mela this year with a record of nearly 80 stalls….
Vinod Kapila : Empowering Young Women through Culinary Skills
Vinod Kapila grew up in Chandigarh, where she attended the Government College for Girls, which was considered the best college in Punjab. From a young age, she had an interest…
My Experience With Pre Poll Meets Ups in DLF-4
Transforming Resistance into Support In the lead-up to the 2024 assembly elections, various candidates from different parties and as independent, embarked on a series of pre-poll meetups with the residents…
Windsor Champs 2024: A Celebration Of Community Spirit And Sportsmanship
The halls and common areas of Windsor Court recently echoed with the sounds of friendly competition and joyous cheers as residents gathered for the second annual Windsor Champs tournament. This…
Illuminating Festivities: Diwali Celebrations in 13th Avenue, DLF-4
Nestled next to the bustling Cross Point Mall and the renowned Galleria market, the plush colony of 13th Avenue in DLF-4 transformed into a magical wonderland this Diwali. The Residents’…
Hamilton Dandiya Raas
Hamilton Court Residents came together on the 6th October night to celebrate the auspicious festival of Navratri, a beautiful night of devotion and dance, where tradition and joy come together…
Dandiya Dhamaal at Windsor
On the 11th of October 2024, Windsor Court celebrated an energetic dandiya night. From the dazzling light decorations, DJ, groovy dance performances, truly desi photobooth, and colourful paper hangings to…
Celebrating Karwachauth
It is an unusual site to see someone fasting for a whole day with not having even a sip of water to be all smiles and dressed in beautiful clothes….
Toran Making at RP2
The Toran-making workshop organised for the residents of RP 2 was extremely popular. Enthusiastic children, parents, and grandparents arrived in large numbers, full of anticipation to try their hands at…
Ridgewood Celebrates Navratri With Vibrant Mata Ki Chowki: A Testament To Community Spirit
The auspicious Navratri was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Ridgewood on October 6 th 2024, featuring a vibrant Mata Ki Chowki. The evening kicked off with a mesmerizing performance by…
Festivity in RP1
Dussehra and Diwali was celebrated with full throttle. Many stalls were displayed by residents and vendors. Food stalls were the highlight of the event. A Cafe in the name of…
Tuck Shop Opened in Ridgewood
A much-awaited and much-desired café shop was opened in Ridgewood during auspicious Navaratras, named “The Ridge Bistro”. It is located on the main internal road virtually equally distant from all…
Fountain And Broadcasting Music System In RP1 Complex
Another feather in the Executive committee’s cap is developing the complex from better to best. A sliding water fountain with flowing colorful lights and a music system is installed. Centrally…
Joy of Giving
The festival season is in full swing and all around there is a splash of color, flowers, and more. We all meet our friends, greet them, and exchange gifts. The…
AGM in Ridgewood
The Annual General Meeting of Ridgewood RWA was held on 29th September 2024.At the outset, Secretary Mr. Vishal Gupta briefed the members (1st owners of flats) regarding work done by…
Ganpati Bappa Morya!
Ganesh Chaturthi is a 10-day festival marking the birth of the elephant-headed deity Ganesha, the God of prosperity and wisdom. It begins on the fourth day (chaturthi) of the month…
Ganesh Chaturthi Celebration
Ganesh Chaturthi was celebrated in RP2 by the RP-II RWA for the third year in a row on 7th Sept. Ganpati ji was welcomed by the residents in the society…
Stray Cattle Menace In Front of Galleria
Stray cattle menace and traffic started causing threats to pedestrians walking on the Hamilton-Galleria road. Every morning from somewhere in Chakkarpur the cattle owners’ release 15 to 20 cows to…
Why The Food We Like Doctors Say Don’t Eat
I sometimes wonder why God has made universally loved and tasty foods which now doctors say not to eat or only eat in moderation, if you must. Red meat, butter,…
Janmashtami Celebration with Hues of Mor Pankh @ Hamilton
Janmashtami is celebrated during the Krishna paksha on Ashtami tithi of the Hindu calendar month. The festival commemorates the birth of lord Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It…
‘The Dzo Jongo Summit’
A summit climb was always on my wishlist. The Kedar Kantha trek, which took us to its top, although a summit climb at 12,000 feet, was nothing more than a…
Rahul Kumar Ji, Speaks on the Most Loved Flower – Roses.
AIKGA Unit 42 Updates Unit 42 met on 27th of September at MP Hall Power grid, Sector 43, Gurgaon. The speaker of the month was Rahul Kumar ji. He is…
Installation of ATM Facility at RP1
With great efforts made by RP1 President S K Yadav, ICICI Bank agreed to install an ATM in our complex. It took almost 4 -5 years to convince the bank…
Creative Residents of Ridgewood
For Independence Day, children and seniors of Ridge-wood Society, came together, to celebrate in a meaningful way by creating bird feeders from waste materials such as plastic bottles, delivery boxes,…
RP2 Celebrates India
Independence Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm by the residents of Regency Park 2. The entire campus was decorated in tricolors. The main lawn was beautifully decorated with flowers. Arrangements…
Carom Tournaments in RP1
Tournaments and quizzes are integral parts of life at Regency Park 1. The Carom Tournaments were organized in RP1 and were played by the residents in a very supportive and…
Janamashtmi At Ridgewood
Janamashtmi was celebrated in Ridgewood on the evening of 26th August. The celebration was organised by a group of ladies, led by Kittu Mathur, who are always at the forefront…
Independence Day Celebration at Hamilton Court
Hamilton court community, celebrated the spirit of freedom, 78th Independence Day, with lot of zest, brotherhood and patriotic feelings. The flag unfurling ceremony was attended by Residents and Staff members…
Teej Celebration in Hamilton
On August 4, Hamilton Court witnessed a spectacular celebration of Teej, a festival that brings women together to honor tradition and revel in the joy of community. This year, the…
Janmashtami At RP2
Once again this year Krishna Janmashtami was celebrated by the residents of RPII. The RWA team arranged the function and invited the residents to come and participate and enjoy the…
Hariyali Teej at RP-2
Hariyali Teej was celebrated by the ladies on 7th September. The rituals include fasting and praying for the well-being of the family. However, as a precursor to the festival, all…
Windsor Court Celebrates Independence Day
Independence Day at Windsor Court was celebrated with great patriotic spirit. There was tambola, kite flying, and patriotic antakshari which soon turned into normal antakshari with everyone singing and participating….
Rhapsody – Musical Group Of Richmond Park
RHAPSODY musical group is the brainchild of Richmond Park residents Air Cdr. S S Motial retd., and his wife Shubhangi Motial. The energetic couple has a great track record of…
RP 1 Celebrates Unity in Diversity
Sare Jahan se Achha Hindustan Hamara …… This song is evergreen and will remain in all Indian hearts forever. RP1 President Mr. S K Yadav unfurled our tricolor flag and…
Independence Day at Ridgewood
Ridgewood celebrated Independence Day with great enthusiasm, despite the tricky weather. The event began with the flag hoisting ceremony, conducted by the Ridgewood Warriors, a team comprising the supervisors of…
Janamashtami Celebrtation in RP 1
Hathi Ghoda Paalki Jai Kanahiya Lal Ki Krishna’s Janam was very well organized by Ms.Kusum Lata Chopra like every year. She decked her Ladoo Gopal in pink attire. A lot…
Teej Celebrations in RP 1
Sawan Teej ki Masti Dhoom Dham se in RP 1 – was conducted by Deepa Sangar and Prerna Raina. Ladies decked in green attire with matching jewelry and looked lovely….
The Neglected Neighbourhood
In the bustling area of 13th Avenue DLF-4, where the vibrant Galleria market attracts crowds daily, a different kind of chaos reigned during the monsoon season. The once plush condominiums…
A Sigh Of Relief
As the heatwave continued all through June and July with no rain clouds in sight, it was becoming a challenge to remain cool and also keep the plants in the…
Van Mahotsav In Ridgewood
On Sunday, July 21st, Ridgewood RWA organized a Van Mahotsav celebration by inviting senior citizens and children to plant tree saplings at pre-determined places. The saplings were provided by RWA….
Rediscovering India Through the Bharatiya Lens – Breaking the Colonial and Marxist Myth-Dr. Kamlesh Kumar Bajaj
The British wrote the history of India and interpreted our culture and Hindu religion as a conqueror. They alienated the Hindus from their own Vedic civilization and cultural heritage. That…
Residents, Watch the Clock While Renovating or Constructing
It has been seen that there is a lot of construction and repair work going on in the area. Many projects that had been stopped during the pandemic years of…
Kabaadi Wala Menace
Sapna Sehrawat experienced an incident where a ragpicker arrived at her residence to collect old unwanted items especifically a chair she wanted to sell. He broke the leg of the…
The Life Lesson of the Seed and the Plant
As we plant a seed in the soil, we eagerly anticipate the transformation that will unfold before our eyes. We tend to it daily, nurturing its growth as it gradually…
Newly Laid Roads In Ridgewood
The project started some three months ago and was recently completed. Now all roads inside the complex are bituminized (bitumin mix), including open parking areas. The major work was done…
Persistent Power Outages Plague DLF 4
For residents of 13th Avenue DLF-4 and its surrounding areas, the flickering of lights and the sudden silence of appliances have become all too familiar. Frequent power outages, lasting anywhere…
“Senior Living Is Not An Old Age Home” say Mr & Mrs Bose
Mr & Mrs Bose have been residing in senior living homes in Bhiwadi. On asking them about their experience and what senior living is like, they said: To tell you…
A Step to Beat the Heat
The residents of Windsor Court came together to provide some cool relief to all Windsor staff (housekeeping, maintenance, security, horticulture, etc.) during the scorching summer months. Residents donated generously to…
Yoga Day Celebrations
International Yoga Day is observed every year on June 21 to raise awareness about this ancient practice and to celebrate the physical and spiritual prowess that yoga has brought to…
Pet Registration Camp At RP2
Since the last one year or more, MCG had put out a notification for all pets especially dogs to be registered with MCG. The process being quite cumbersome, many pet…
How Can Psychology Help You At Your Work Place
Courses being offered at Apeejay Stya University of Behavioural Sciences are big hit among the students and working professionals. A doctor recently confessed that after doing a course in clinical…
Residents Caught in Gridlock
In the heart of a bustling commercial and residential area, the 13th Avenue DLF 4 is facing a crisis that has become a daily ordeal for both residents and visitors….
Senior Citizens Get Together in RP1
There is a periodical meeting of senior citizens in RP1. Day by day numbers are being increased to meet like-minded people. Most of the members appreciated the efforts of such…
Guru Arjan Devji’s Shaheedi Divas
Guru Arjan Devji’s Shaheedi Divas was on June 10th this year,despite such excessive heat, Ridgewood Path Group Ladies as usual distributed Rose Lassi and Bisleri water bottles to all the…
Stationery Collection Drive At Ridgewood
Light Global (NGO) conducted a Stationery Collection Drive on 15th June 2024 in Ridgewood. The NGO supports underprivileged migrant children and its mission is non-formal Education, Health, Nutrition & Girl…
Coping with Extreme Summer
This year it seems climate change is for the worst for us. Seems long spells of 45 degrees day temperature shall now be the norm all summers to come.Staying indoors…
Elections- A Festival of Democracy
The entire month was rife with the excitement of the elections. Although Gurgaon was covered in the 6th phase, however, the discussion about it was on long before that. The…
Dr. Amit Uplifting Lives Of Underprivileged Children
Dr. Amit is dedicated to working towards wellness of the humans. He is a Corporate Wellness Coach and Environment & Climate Researcher at Kosha Foundation in Gurgaon. He believes in…
The Joys Of Retired Life
Everyone- yes practically everyone starts fearing what will happen, how life will be once retirement is around the corner. Some try to plan retired life and consider re-employment possibilities, some…
‘Picasso In Me’
The Hamilton Court RWA team hosted a vibrant painting event for young, budding artists on May 4th-5th, 2024. With great enthusiasm, the children unveiled their hidden talents and showcased their…
Shadows Over Splendour: The Duality of Light in Urban and Posh Colonies
In the heart of urban development, where skyscrapers pierce the sky and luxury cars purr along the streets, lies a stark contrast that often goes unnoticed by the daylight but…
Ridgewood Senior Citizens Provided Transport to and from Polling Booth on 25th May 2024
Some residents who are always at the forefront of being in service to senior citizens ferried them in their cars. It was a boon to many who could not drive…
Summer Fest To Beat The Heat @ RP2
The soaring temperatures did not stop the residents of RP2 from having some fun. The RWA organized a Summer fest with stalls for shopping and many food options. Children enjoyed…
Windsor Court Comes Together For Clothes Collection Drive
The residents of Windsor Court came together for a clothes collection drive organized in collaboration with Saahas Zero Waste, Slim Homes, and Garbage Free India. With their motto of ‘Transforming…
Navratri Celebration at RP-1
RP1 is always ready and decked to celebrate Navratri. Mata Rani blesses the condominium with health, happiness, and good luck. Morning evening aarti and Bhajans were recited by the ladies….
Club Library in RP1
Club library has capacity of display of appx. 400 books. So far 150 books have been collected through voluntary contributions from the residents. Books available are by famous authors like…
Humanitarian Deed During Road Relaying In Ridgewood
The Road Project is going on smoothly in Ridgewood inspite of extreme heat and drying conditions for the labour and personnel working in the blazing sun. A group of well-meaning…
RP1 Proud Indians Cast Their Vote
25th May 2024 was polling day for Delhi, NCR. As a responsible citizen, we must choose a leader who can drive the country in the right direction and growth path….
Craft and Painting Workshop In RP2
The children in RP2 got an opportunity to Attend a Craft and Painting workshop on 18th May 2024. The workshop was organized by the RWA and conducted by Amarjit Kaur…
Relaying Of Roads In Ridgewood
On 15th April Ridgewood started the project of relaying their bitumen roads with much fanfere and symbolic puja which included breaking of coconut. Relaying of roads was last done some…
Inaugration of New Multi Coloured Fountain at RP 1
Newly inaugurated coloured fountain was formally opened for residents viewing on 20 April 2024 in the presence of SK Yadav, President RWA and EC members. The beauty of the multi-coloured…
Hamilton Court -Newly Elected RWA Board
Hamilton Court Residents Welfare Association Board conducted Election for the Executive Board membership. The residents came forward to fill the nomination forms. The society conducted its election for filing the…
Senior Residents Meet at RP 1
A new interaction amongst the senior residents, over 60 years, has now been introduced. It will be a fortnightly feature. The first meeting was held on 29/3/24. The discussion among…
College Circus
Nearly all parents and children of 12th grade have multiple times faced the inevitable question”Aur beta Kyaa karnaa chahte ho aage?”Now those who have Medical, Engineering, Law etc in mind,…
Samvada Editor’s Meet-up
Celebrating Community & Expression On April 13th, 2024, the India Habitat Center in Delhi buzzed with energy as editors from across Delhi-NCR congregated for a momentous occasion—the editors’meet of Samvada…
Neena Dhinda: A Champion for Social Change in Gurgaon
Neena Dhinda ( resident of Hamilton Society-DLF4), a passionate advocate for social justice, has dedicated her life to addressing social challenges and empowering underprivileged communities. Her journey began during her…
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…
GOONJ” Camp in Ridgewood
The second camp of the year by “Goonj” the popular NGO in North India held their camp on 13th April 2024. As usual it was a big draw as many…
संरक्षण का जरूरतमंद!
और फिर एक बार, हमारे पास, एक डरा, थका, छोटा सा पंछी आ पहुंचा। संरक्षण का जरूरतमंद! जब ये अपनी मां से बिछुड़ कर आते हैं, तब यह बेबी बर्ड…
Notice for the Update on the Waste Segregation
Municipal Cooperation Gurugram has issued a public notice regarding the waste management portal. MCG has defined Bulk Waste Generator (BWG) as any entity generating 50 or more kgs per day…
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…
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…
Holi Hai at Ridgewood!
Holi was celebrated with usual great enthusiasm on 25th March in Ridgewood. For those who preferred dry Holi, arrangements were made in LM block Park, where music and food stalls…
Holika Dahan and Holi Milan at RP 2
The RWA at RP2 is very proactive in getting all the residents together for all festivals. Like every year, Holika Dahan and Holi Milan (Dhulandi) were celebrated with lots of…
Naina – Our Young Entrepreneur At The Holi Mela
After watching and enjoying the fun of several Diwali melas in the past, our daughter Naina, all of six (6) years old declared that she would like to set up…
Nirmal Kapoor Sikka – An Author, Social Welfare Activist, Former Principal & Philanthropist
I was just impressed by the poetic work and talent of the author. Nirmal Kapoor Sikka (X-001, Regency Park 2) has vast experience in the teaching and academic fields. Being…
Phagun Milan
The ladies at RP2 got together on the evening of March 19 to celebrate the oncoming festival of colors. All of them came dressed in bright and beautiful colors. The…
Senior Citizens’ Day Celebration in RP1
On 29th March 2024, senior citizens’ Day was celebrated. The purpose of this was to have interaction amongst them and know their well-being. It was also decided to offer a…
Social Attitude in Housing Attitude
Most societies and condominiums have 300 or more residents young and old. It is so commonly noticed that we do not acknowledge or respect each other unless we are very…
Hamilton Holi
The Hamilton community celebrated the vibrant and colorful festival of Holi with great enthusiasm and energy. This festival, known for its themes of love, unity, joy, and the arrival of…
Societies Need Guidelines For Maids & Food Delivery Boys Using Common Areas
On a pleasant and rather quite peaceful evening, I was out on a walk within the society and suddenly I hear a loud voice, talk on the phone ‘‘का हाल…
Holika & Holi Celebrations In RP1
Holi being the most vibrant and significant festival in our country, and is celebrated in the month of Phalgun. In RP1, we had a Holika Dahan Bone fire. Residents gathered…
Holi Celebrations at Windsor
The festival of Holi was celebrated with great enthusiasm and vibrance by the residents of Windsor Court. On the eve of Holi, Windsorites came together for Holika Dahan by lighting…
Hamilton Hub – A Cosy Corner
Hamilton Court, renowned for its vibrant community spirit and commitment to enhancing resident experiences, opened the doors to the Hub. Just off the lobby of Tower 3, this is where…
Pet Dog Registration Camp
A pet dog camp was held in Ridgewood on 31st March as per a recent circular issued by MCG that all pet dogs in Gurgaon must be registered with them…
The Red Riot of Color Around Us – Semal Tree
The Semal tree or the silk cotton tree, is a large, quick-growing tree with a broad canopy. It’s full of spiky red flowers and when in full bloom during summer,…
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