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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,…
Ya Khuda, Yeh Khudai!
There is more “Good news” from GMDA for the residents of DLF 4, who might have just barely finished counting their G20 blessings. Revamp of two arterial roads- Galleria Market…
Saraswati Pujo at Ridgewood Estate
Once again, Saraswati Pujo was celebrated with much fanfare at Ridgewood. Although it was a weekday, the turnout was overwhelming. The day began with the customary rituals, followed by the…
Forever Valentines
February remarks as a love month and so i wanted to bring in the story of the best Valentine couple of 2024 in RP1- the most adorable and lovely couple…
Visit to the Tulip Festival
With the start of February and onset of Basant Panchami which marks the beginning of spring was a perfect time for the announcement of the 2 nd edition of The…
Fully Operational Plant Nursery
Ridgewood RWA operates a well equipped and healthy plant Nursery of not only seasonal flower saplings but also perennial greens. These saplings are offered for sale at nominal cost to…
Personality of the Month From RP1
I know a very versatile personality with a good heart, Mrs. Neelima Sharma of RP1. She is a multi-talented person, namely an excellent cook, and she has mastery in art…
Relaying of Roads
Last relaying of Bitumen surface roads inside Ridgewood was done about 10 years ago. In AGM held in January this year go ahead was given by residents. Work is expected…
One Down – Four To Go(Exam Fever)
As the end of the year approaches we are all excited about the New Year and celebrations and fun. However for some the turn of the year is the start…
Beautiful Balconies Of Windsor
Mekhla and Siddhant’s home on the 23rd floor of T Tower Windsor Court exudes warmth and a beautiful old world charm. Siddhant is an avid gardener and has created a…
Goonj Camp In Ridgewood
Goonj, the famous NGO operating in the then-NCR, held its quarterly camp in Ridgewood last week to collect clothes that adult residents do not wear any longer and wish to…
Ram Naam Lekhan
In celebration of the Ayodhya Ram Temple inauguration, senior ladies of Ridgewood came together to participate in a Ram Naam Lekhan 11,000 times. This activity was held in the common…
Republic Day At RP 2
Republic Day celebrations at RP2 were another occasion for the residents to come together and celebrate with each other. It was a beautiful, sunny yet chilly morning when the lawns…
Crosspoint Mall & Galleria Chowk Needs to Be Lit
DLF Phase 4’s main chowk between Crosspoint Mall and Galleria has been a dark spot in the evening hours. Due to lack of street lights, in the evening, the area…
75th Republic Day at Ridgewood Estate
With the Sun God’s blessings 26th January was sunny and pleasant—a break from continued fog and intense cold. Flag hoisting was conducted by senior ladies, a new tradition to honour…
Extended New Year Celebrations At RP1
New Year brings lots of happening moments for all of us. Enthusiasm and ripple of forthcoming festivals like Lohri and Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, and never to miss our patriotism…
Lohri Celebration In DLF Phase 4
Hamilton: Lohri, a vibrant and traditional festival, was celebrated with great enthusiasm by residents of the Hamilton community on January 13, 2024. The day marks the end of winter, afarewell…
Republic Day at Windsor
The 75th Republic Day was celebrated with great patriotic fervour and enthusiasm by the residents of Windsor Court. Dressed in Indian tricolours, the morning began with the flag hoisting and…
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,…
Sundarkand Path
The lawns of RP2 sounded divine with the chanting of the Sundarkand Path on January 22, 2024. Residents, both young and old, came together to chant the path. The whole…
Makar Sankranthi
Makar Sankranthi has both cultural as well religious reasons to celebrate this festival. This time it was celebrated on 15th Jan and Senior ladies of Ridgewood Estate also distributed 120…
13 Avenue Residents Use Vacant Plot For Their Strays:
Residents of 13th Avenue have shifted their stray dog’s shelter and feeding area to empty plot No. 1309 from the entry gate in alignment with the directives of the MCG,…
Young Masterchef Avnee Bajaj
in conversation with Manisha Dua “Born in a joint family of 10 bhukkad people I have seen production of food in mass quantity i.e. factory production while being the best…
Basketball Champs of Regency Park 1 & Richmond Park
Warriors Basketball Acade-my’s Mentor Karni Vijay Singh, is preparing a team of basketball players, namely Saaransh Bisht, Chaitanya Gulati, Sarajas, Angad Lodha, Shaunak, Rajveer, Raghav, Ranasveer, Chaitanya Prabhkar, Aaryansh Priyanshu,…
Christmas Carnival At Ridgewood
The Christmas carnival held at Ridgewood Estate proved to be a delightful celebration for residents. A diverse selection of food stalls enlightened the venue, tempting locals with an array of…
Rajani Kowshik – Dancing Diva of RP2
Personality Of The Month Manisha: Rajani, Tell us a little bit about your childhood Rajani: I was born and brought up in Bangalore. I did my schooling at St.Teresa Convent,…
Cheers to the Windsor Champs!
Windsor Court celebrated its first indoor games championship in December 2023. The tournament included pool (singles and doubles); carrom (singles and doubles); foosball; and darts. Windsor residents participated with great…
Regency Park 1 Celebrations!
CLOSING 2023 with Diwali celebration, Gurupurab, Christmas, and New Year eve. All went by with the best spirits of residents, their children, and their near and dear ones. Residents were…
Christmas Celebrations Bring In Joy For Regency Park 2 Residents
With New Year’s and Christmas around the corner, the only thing on everyone’s mind is the Christmas Carnival and winter vacations. This year too, RP2 was abuzz with the planning…
Jingle Bells Ringing in Hamilton Court
Hamilton court residents embraced the festive cheer of Christmas and organized a fun-filled carnival for the children and residents on 24th December. The whole complex was adorned with sparkling lights,…
Santa Comes to Windsor
The children of Windsor Court celebrated Christmas with great enthusiasm. With a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, lots of yummy treats, amazing gifts from Secret Santa, and fun games, it was…
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…
Comprehensive City GAS Distribution Policy
The new year 2024 brings good news for Gurgaon residents as State Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kushal announced in one of the meetings that the Haryana Government is going to introduce…
Windsor Welcomes 2024
The residents of Windsor Court ushered in 2024 with a wonderful celebration on January 1 at the back lawns. With yummy food counters serving Old Delhi chaat, fun games, musical…
Regency Park 1 Club Cum Library
Under the guidance and great efforts of respected Col. Keswani, an in-house library has been started with books and magazines. Books are voluntarily given by the residents to be kept…
RP2 Diwali Mela
Every year, residents of RP2 look forward to the Diwali mela. This year, the Diwali Mela was bigger, more grand, and more vibrant than the preceding couple of years. One…
World Cup Screening
Seeing the huge hype surrounding the Cricket World Cup and the popular demand by the residents of RP2, the RWA planned the screening of the finals. The setup was done…
Gurupurab Celebrations In Hamilton
Guru Nanak Jayanti was celebrated in Hamilton Court complex on 3rd December arousing the feeling of brotherhood, compassion and oneness of God. On the auspicious occasion every year, residents of…
Beautiful Homes of Windsor
As one enters the beautiful home of Anita, Mandar, and Rishi on the 18th floor of R Tower, Windsor Court, you are immediately enveloped in a vibrant pop of color….
Diwali Waste Turned Useful In Ridgewood
Ridgewood deserves a pat on the back for their contribution to Recycling Station and Zero Waste! We donated a whopping 330 kgs of Terracota and 126 kgs of Flower/ Horticulture…
Tulsi Vivaha at RP2
This year on November 24, Tulsi Vivaha was celebrated by the senior ladies at RP2 with all rituals. Tulasi Vivaha is a Hindu festival, in which a symbolic ceremonial wedding…
Musical Nite in Ridgewood
If a candle-light dinner of sumptuous delicacies and cool cocktails is to be made even more memorable,it must be through music. On 2nd December residents were entertained by a professional…
Joy of Giving
With the change of season, we all need to do one important activity, however we may dislike it. This is when we need to change our wardrobe from summer wear…
AIKGA Updates Unit 39 & Unit 42
Unit 39 held its monthly online meeting on 4 November at the Zoom platform. It was kept on a Saturday to encourage the working members to join and engage ininteraction…
Diwali Celebration at Windsor
The residents of Windsor Court celebrated Diwali with a mega dinner and dance dhamaka, held on the beautifully decorated back lawns of the condominium. With a live band, multiple food…
World Cup Final Telecast In Ridgewood
Arranged live telecast on big screen on Sunday afternoon (19th November) in their C-D Block Lawns. Though India did not win, the enthusiasm and cheering for our our team team…
Diwali Gift To Regency Staff Members!
At a function held on 11 Nov cash envelopes and sweet boxes were distributed to all staff members of Regency Park-1 in appreciation of the duties performed by them. Amount…
13th Avenue Residents Protest Against Mobile Tower On Rooftop
Residents of 13th Avenue Lane (1301-1347) in DLF-4 and the RWA protested against a mobile tower erected by Indus Tower Limited. The mobile tower has been erected on the roof…
RP2 Ladies Celebrate Karwachauth
The run-up to the festival of Karwachauth was so much fun with ladies preparing for the special day in various ways. Multiple visits to the parlours, selecting beautiful sarees and…
Festive Week In Ridgewood
Ridgewood cultural committee organised an energetic Dandiya night on 20th October followed by Dussehra celebrations on 24th October. It was a sight to see both young and not-so-young dance with…
Dandiya Night At Hamilton
Dance is not only the language of the soul but also a dialogue without words. It’s an exchange, not merely of movements, but of stories, emotions and cultures. When performed…
Dance, Dandiya and Dhamaal at Windsor
Marking the beginning of the festive season, Dandiya night was celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm at Windsor Court on 20 October 2023. The highlight of the evening was a…
Hamilton Senior Citizen Living on the Concept of Ikigai
The ancient Japanese philosophical term “Ikigai” originated in the Heian period. It is said to be famous as a culture in the Okinawa Islands of Japan. It is becoming popular…
RP2 Dances Until Late Night To The Dandiya Beats
Navratri celebrations can never be complete without a musical evening of dandiya and dhol. Residents of RP2 celebrated Navratri with a lot of enthusiasm. Every day there was a pooja…
Chabeel Organised by RP2 Residents On Navratri
RP2 as a community has always taken initiative in sharing and caring. The ladies once again came together on the occasion of Navratri to organize a Chabeel to serve cool…
Halloween is Here !!!
The children and a few adults of Windsor Court got together on a Sunday afternoon to make spooky decorations for the upcoming Halloween party. Under the supervision of adults, the…
Karwachauth Celebrations In Ridgewood
Karwachauth is an important festival for all married women of Bharat. Karwachauth falls on the fourth day of the dark fortnight of Kartik month every year. From sunrise to moonrise,…
Hamilton Karwachauth
The Karwachauth celebration was marked for 2 days with mehndi, sangeet and yummy street food laid down on 1st November. The festivities filled the air with happiness and love. On…
The Joy Of Giving
The RP2 RWA is actively supporting the cause of the underprivileged. For this, we have adopted an NGO by the name of Spreading Smiles. Every few months Joy of Giving…
Navratri Festivity at RP-1
It’s the usual and fabulous celebration of Ashwin 2023 Navratri at Regency Park 1. Mrs. Kusum Chopra being the main organizer takes the lead of the show. Each morning Durga…
Karwa Chauth at Regency Park 1
Wow! See blessed beauties decked in gorgeous attire during Karwa Chauth. All married ladies keep fast for the long, healthy and happy life of their husbands. Kusum Chopra led the…
Saras Exhibition
Saras, is an exhibition of beautifully crafted rural producers and traditional arts by Self Help Groups and Rural artisans. It has been organised by the Ministry of Development and NIRDPR…
Ravan Dahan at Richmond & RP1
Like every year effigies of Meghnath, Ravan and Kumbhakaran were burnt on Vijaya Dashmi 2023 in the Richmond and RP1 Central Park along with a few food stalls for residents…
Ridgewood Calls Special GBM To Discuss DG Set Compliance
Decides to retrofit their Diesel Generators To meet the stringent and mandatory compliance of Emission from DG Sets as per CAQM-76 (Commission for Air Quality Management) dated 29.09.2023, Ridgewood RWA…
Spreading Joy and Knowledge through Story Telling in Regency Park II
While most of us have grown up listening to stories from our grandparents and parents, the breakdown in the Joint Family system, deprives the kids growing up in the nuclear…
Ganpati Celebrations Bigger Than Ever At RP1
Ganesh Chaturthi was celebrated second year in a row at Regency Park. The event was bigger and more grand than before. The arrival of Ganesh ji was celebrated with music…
Our ‘Sapno ka Ghar’
Our newly renovated house on the 14th floor, Tower Y at Regency Park II is nothing short of our ‘Sapno ka Ghar. We moved to Gurgaon in Jan this year…
Little Star On Wings
As Maneesha stood watching over her terrace garden, suddenly something dropped on her feet from the sky. Startled, she stepped back. Only to find a little white ball lying at…
Senior Ladies Set Stage On Fire At RP-2 Janmashtami Celebration
Janmashtami celebrations are a great start to festival time. Second year in a row RP2 celebrated the festival with lots of energy and enthusiasm. “Panchamrit” was prepared by the ladies…
Play of Nature Among Lunar Months
As the months pass by; the air, wind, flora and fauna in and around are in constant change. So is the mood of people. The first lunar month in the…
New and Improved Gym At Windsor Court!
Windsor Court inaugurated its much-awaited new gymnasium on Saturday, 23rd September 2023. Built over two months, the gym is located on the 26th floor of the S Tower. It is…
AIKGA Updates for Unit 39 & Unit 42 (Gurgaon)
The month of September is a start to prepare for sowing winter vegetables, fruits and flowers. On the 2nd of September, Unit 39 held a Zoom meeting with Anita Aggarwal…
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