Malibu Towne
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The General Body Meeting
The General Body Meeting (GBM) of the MTPRWA was held on the 21st of April. The Malibu Country Club’s lush surroundings were the venue for the annual up dates of…
An APPEAL to Residents
It is regrettable that some Residents have kept their garbage bins outside their premises and some others throw their dry and wet waste in parks or in vacant plots. Hope…
A View From My Room
I have been staying in this beautiful township for over two decades now.The Balcony of my second-floor flat in White wood has been a window to the stunning biodiversity around…
Congratulations
Balwant Singh Rawat is the son of Anand Singh, a Resident of Red Wood, Malibu Town. Samvada congratulates the illustrious son and Anand Singh Rawat, the proud father on receiving…
ग्रीष्म ऋतु
ग्रीष्म ऋतुष्म ऋतु का आगमन कर रहा है बैसाख। सूर्य देव अपने लंबे सफ़र पर निकल पड़े हैं।झुलसा देने वाले दिन अब लंबे होते जा रहे हैं, और शीतल रातें…
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 Garden in…
Flamboyance by the Roadside
Every dawn and dusk is suffused with a mellow fragrance as I walk through the streets of Malibu these days. Albizia lebbeck, commonly called Indian Siris is flowering profusely and…
Hollyhocks in Malibu
This April, Hollyhocks were seen shining in all parks in Malibu. Made us feel that the colourful five-feet-tall clusters in our parks are enjoying the April sun. These single or…
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…
My New Venture
Mindful Wandering – to awaken our senses for better mental health. We are aware that high-stress lifestyles contribute to poor mental health and are marred by chronic lifestyle diseases. People…
नव रात्रि, नव उमंग
बीता फागुन, आया बैसाख… खुला नीला आसमान, कोयल की कूक, बोराये आम के वृक्ष और स्वच्छता की भीनीं खुश्बू। बैसाख ही में समस्त भारत करताहै नव वर्ष का आवाहन। कहीबीहू…
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…
Samvada Editor’s Meet-up
It’s been 8 months since the first edition of Samvada came out in Malibu Towne. It was a coming together of community news that is meaningful to our residents and…
हम भी एक पहल करें
क्लीन मालिबू ग्रीन मालिबूके लिए हम भी योगदान देंपानी को बर्बाद न करेंजल बचायें, जीवन बचायें,मिलजुल कर संकल्प लेंहम भी एक पहल करें! ड्राइविंग सेंस को अपनाकर संजीदा बनेंपैदल चलने…
A Memoir On Tea Break
The conventional morning tea break for industrial workers is halfway between reporting time and a break for lunch. This narrative is about a breakaway from the tradition which in the…
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…
Neelgai Spoted at Pine Drive, Rescued
At the beginning of March, sightings of a Neelgai that had lost its way into the colony were reported. The wildlife department turned up to take it away but the…
Suresh Dhundia – Prez MTPRWA
He saw action in Assam during the ULFA problem and Punjab during the Khalistan problem in 1984 In a residential community of over 2500 homes, there are only a few…
Rang Barse…
According to the Hindu Panchang, come ‘Phalgun Maas’, mustard fields sway in bloom and blossoms of a million hues fill the gardens. When the senses soak in the heady fragrance…
Towards a Cleaner and Greener Shaft by Rolly Jain
My friend Rolly Jain, is quite an inspiration. An engineer by qualification, she is presently a homemaker. She has a passion for keeping her surroundings green and in the same…
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,…
March In Malibu
It is the month of March and in Malibu Town, our Parks are exhibiting the changing mood of nature. How do we describe this season? Shall we call it Spring…
Bits Of Paper Lying Around…
Every morning Vine Street Park hosts a group of yoginis under the tutelage of Yogacharya Sanveer. Just the other day, they noticed the lush green grass grounds littered with bits…
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…
Migration without Visa
Spring is nearly coming to its finale and Summer is already throwing its shadow. This is an excellent season to spot return migratory birds as well as welcome the summer…
Holi Celebration by Malibu Fun Club
Fun Club of Malibu is an informal association of about 60 enthusiastic Residents from plots, towers, personal floors and Starwood. This spirited group celebrated Holi with gusto at Pine Drive…
Film Lab Jr – Sushant University
Students of Architecture of Sushant University conducted a two-day workshop for students 7-15 years of age, over the weekend of 16-17 March.Excited kids and young students had a great time…
Residents Meet MCG Commissioner
As the residents are aware, the MT Federation has been proactively trying to tackle the issue of street dogs in the colony. Few residents called for a meeting with the…
Exam Fever
The Board fever is on, and this year, my household is in its grip too as my younger one takes her 10th exams. The hype about the boards is no…
Valentine Special-1980-A Love Story
Back in the summer of 1980, a young, fresh-out-of-college from Kota accompanied her father, Brig JK Kohli to Delhi, to meet a boy whose family had responded to the matrimonial…
My Tryst With Malibu
My liking for Malibu Town is from the year 2000 when I came to New Delhi from down south Kochi for a one-year study course with Indian and foreign Defence…
Sweet Songs of Spring
Strawberries, Cherries and the Angel’s Kiss in Spring My Summer Wine is made from all these things When Lee Hazlewood wrote these lyrics in the spring of 1966, he would…
Manita Jain…. ‘Live Your Life Fearlessly’
Long before I moved to Malibu Towne, I used to visit my brother-in-law’s family at Malibu and was always fascinated with the community celebrations happening here. In this fast-pacing era…
What Do We Fear Most About The Board Exams?
As March approaches the whole social dynamics changes for all the families who have their children in the board classes. Though gradual changes are observed from October on wards full…
Malibu- Vine Street Park
Acres of greenery, straightforward green patches and well-maintained parks, Malibu has them all. There is one at every turn. One of them is Vine Street Park situated in the heart…
Indian Coral Tree
Indian Coral Tree, or Tiger claw (Erythrina variegata) blooming at Vine Street, is a showy, spreading tree with brilliant red blossoms. Highly valued ornamental is one of the gems of…
Opinions But No Contribution
The Spectator world is all crisp,smart and independent but the pot lies incomplete without that little Spark of emotion.On the other side a little less in number but the ones…
Republic Day @ Malibu Towne
On the 26th of January, Malibu Towne resonated with patriotic spirit as residents came together for a series of celebratory events. The day kicked off with a flag hoisting ceremony…
Mohini- The Wood Magician
When, instead of buying a new saucepan, Mohini Murari, of PD-25, decided to fix the existing one with a new handle that she crafted out of a piece of wood,…
Conflicts And Wars
What causes Conflicts and as a serious consequence, Wars to begin? Is it an inherent, unavoidable human tendency? When and how do Wars become a compelling proposition against Oneness or…
Celebration of Ram Lala Pran Pratishtha in Malibu Towne on 22nd January
The reverberations of Jai Shree Ram could be heard more than a month in advance in various lanes in Malibu Towne during conversations and as greetings among residents. Most of…
Lohri @ Central Park
If it’s not for our vibrant festivals, winters will be hard to endure. January month brings icy cold winds and foggy mornings to our region but it’s also the time…
Walkathon In Malibu To Welcome 2024
There was a Senior Citizens Walkathon in Malibu on 6th January to welcome 2024 in a sporty way in defiance of the wintry morning cold. The event generated bonhomie among participants…
25 Year Old Iconic Banyan Tree Of Malibu
The iconic Banyan Tree at the edge of Central Park stands as a sentinel of time, watching over residents like a benevolent wise guardian. Over 25 years, it’s seen an…
Sweepers Back In Action
After an ongoing tussle between MCG and contractors, the sweepers finally got back to work in the first week of January. Even though the strike had been going on &…
The Waste Management Site
In the year 2021, after much deliberation and checks, the contract for setting up in-site waste management site in the colony, as mandated by the Solid Waste Management Rules-2016, was…
Hindi Journalist Dr Krishna Mudgil
A Luminary in Malibu Malibu Towne has several leading lights in the medical and legal field besides several retired senior Civil servants, Defence and Police service officers as well as…
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…
‘Joy To The World…..’ – And The Traditions That Mark Christmas!!
Christmas is an annual event which holds immense cultural and religious significance. It is a festival of enjoyment and merry making. It is celebrated to observe the birth of Jesus,…
AIKGA Updates – Unit 39 & Unit 42
A seminar was held in the auditorium of Arya Samaj Mandir Greater Kailash – 1, on the 2 December 2023 for Kitchen garden members, it was also open for family…
Guru Teg Bahadur- Negotiator of Peace In Assam
We view Guru Teg Bahadur Sahib as the personification of the qualities of Godliness, Valour, Courage and Supreme sacrifice rolled into one. Guru Teg Bahadur offering his head for the…
New Year’s Resolutions…A Challenge!!
A New Year’s resolution is a tradition, in which a person resolves to continue good practices, change an undesired trait or behaviour, accomplish a personal goal, or otherwise improve their…
Winter Carnival
Winter Carnival was organized at the Central Park Lawns to celebrate the festive spirit of Christmas. It was a day of fun, food and games for all ages. Neev Foundation…
Mujhe Ham Wala Burger Khana Hai
It is interesting to watch young Moms anxiously waiting at Neev The Foundation School gate to pick up their tiny tots from Nursery schools. Moms usually ask, BETA TIFFIN KHAYA…
Autumn Magic
You can experience autumnal magic in Malibu thanks to the presence of Lagerstroemia speciosa, also called Jarul or Pride of India. The leaves have started turning into shades of purple…
From Malibu To Indilove: Bobo’s Rehab Diary
Find A Little Spot for Him in Your Hearts and Homes When the incidents of dog-human conflicts shot up in the colony, in a first of sorts, the RWAs of…
Diwali Function In Malibu
Malibu Town held a Diwali function at the Federation level of constituent RWAs at the Malibu Country Club on 4th November. It was a gathering of Residents and families on…
Vijay Shiv Nath -A Traveller, Fashion Buff and Man With A Green Thumb
Know Your Neighbour Vijay Shiv Nath, a resident of Malibu since 2002, is President of MTRWA and Secretary of the Malibu Federation. For regular members, he is the one who…
Prabhat Pheri
Guru Nanak Jayanti or Gurpurab is the most important festival for Sikhs and followers of Guru Nanak. It is a momentous occasion and marks the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak…
Aushadi Park- An awareness Towards Ayurveda (Part-2)
Do you know we have a Ministry of AYUSH in the Government of India? AYUSH is derived from the Sanskrit phrase “ayusmanbhava” meaning long life. This phrase is commonly used…
Loneliness in Community Living
Sitting in my cozy corner sipping my hot coffee, far from a distance my ears hear a screaming noise of a girl. Trying to avoid it, I managed to get…
Lighting Up Lives
Residents Give Gifts & Sweets To 147 Staff Members As the festival of lights descended upon us, like every year, Malibu-ites extended their generosity towards those who toil hard everyday,…
India vs Australia live streaming, World Cup 2023
In a region where cricket is not just a sport but a religion, the arrival of the Cricket World Cup 2023 had set Delhi NCR abuzz with anticipation and excitement….
Kudos To Harita & Gurbir
PD-50 residents, Harita & Gurpreet set an amazing example for the community by using the Steel Utensils from our Crockery Bank, for a family function. They did not mind going…
Mosquito Fogging
To reduce and control dengue outbreaks, the mosquito fogging for the entire township was scheduled from 19 Nov to 23 Nov 23. The aim of the mosquito fogging operations is…
MTPRWA Holds Its GBM
The GBM of MTPRWA was held on 15th Oct’23 on Malibu Country Club premises. It was headed by President Suresh Dhundia, along with his team who briefed the residents about…
Residents With Magic in Their Voice
Know Your Neighbours The magic of Music moves across all boundaries and transports us to a higher realm of consciousness. According to the Concise Oxford Dictionary Music is “the art…
How Pollution & Noise Is Impacting Malibu Animal Life
A recently published paper in the US has found that toxins in the environment are related to a higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. A recent report of the Air…
Community Celebrations at Malibu Towne
Malibu prides itself in celebrating all events at the community level, enabling its residents to enjoy each other’s company. Central Park is the hub of various activities and events during…
Aushadhi Park- An Awareness Towards Ayurveda (Part-1)
Aushadhi Park is one of its kind in probably the whole of Gurugram. It is the brainchild of V.K. Khanna (WW 50). In discussion with him, he narrated the thought…
Decorum In Community Living
Malibu Towne is a small independent township. By and large the Residents are well educated with reasonable resources, a majority being upper middle class and above. To top it off,…
Stores Cannot Charge You For Branded Carry Bags
The humble carry bag, a basic necessity, has of late become a chargeable article, at some stores, much to my chagrin. A carry bag really, is an accessory the store…
Residents Should Use The Crockery Bank Of Malibu
Bandhwari landfill has become one of Asia’s tallest garbage mountains. Nearly 35 lakh tonnes of waste from Gurgaon and Faridabad lay piled up on forest land, contaminating soil & underground…
AIKGA Update!
Annual lecture in the memory of Late Sarla Bhargava will be held on 30 Nov at 11am, at India International Centre, New Delhi; A seminar will be held on 2…
Community Karva Chauth
Community Karva Chauth Celebration was organized at central park, Malibu Towne. This was a great confluence of festive spirit, feminine camaraderie, and a deep sense of bonding over traditions. More…
The Head & Tail of Stray Issue
If there’s one issue that has divided colonies all across Delhi NCR, and put people up in arms against each other, it’s the issue of stray dogs. With the human…
Know Your Neighbour: Lalitha Aunty, The Healer
Lalitha Aunty (CD-7), as she is affectionately called, has been residing in Malibu Towne since 2005. She is an expert in alternative methods of healing and practices acupressure, acupuncture, and…
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 balllying at her…
Play of Nature Among Lunar Months
As the months pass by; the air, wind, flora and fauna in and around Malibu are in constant change. So is the mood of people. The first lunar month in…
Bring Home Happiness
No matter how reserved or aloof we like to remain from the rest of humanity, there’s no denying that we all still long for companionship. And there’s no more a…
Celebrating The Birth Of Magnetic And Mysterious Krishna
Krishna Janmashtami is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. The celebratory customs associated with Janmashtami include a celebration festival, reading and…
Unusual Bird Beaks: A Crow’s Curious Case
Recently, a common crow with a strange beak was spotted in Malibu Towne by Atul Chapekar. This odd beak made it hard for the crow to eat and take care…
The Autumn Nip
We are in the middle of Summer and Winter. That transient time of the year – Autumn, when torrential rains have ebbed away after giving life to all living species….
Garage Sale
A Garage sale is being organised in Malibu under the Shed in Central Park. Things available are kids’ toy cars, tennis and badminton rackets, some books, some mugs, steamers, a…
The Cozy Hotspot
Gazebo, which was coined jokingly in the 18th century, combining two Latin words, “Gaze” & “I shall”, has become almost a garden staple across the world. The cozy canopy that…
Raising A Stink
Mera Kooda Nahi Utha”; if there was one issue that pretty much united the whole city, it was the non-collection of garbage. Team Ecogreen seemed to have completely gone missing…
Plantation Drive
Shrubs of Drumsticks, Lemon, Amla, Pomegranate Guava were planted Malibu Towne has not only been one of the oldest but also one of the greenest colonies of Gurgaon. Though the…
Independence Day Celebrations in Malibu Towne
The 77th Independence Day was celebrated in Malibu Towne in a unique way, with a magnificent series of events together by residents from all areas i.e. Floors, Plots, Towers and…
Road Safety thoughts for Residents of Malibu Towne
All of us are well aware that perpetual disobedience, lack of driving sense and awareness about the concept of safe or defensive driving, coupled with poor enforcement of rules, have…
Peacock Saved After Being Mauled by Strays
While on a morning walk a few weeks ago, one of the plots GB members got a frantic call from a resident, about a peacock having been mauled by the…
To Feed Or Not To Feed
We have a lot of animal and bird lovers in our society and one of the growing trends is to feed birds. Bird feeders also add to the beauty of…
Green on the Wings
Every morning, there is a cacophony of Parakeets around the tree tops of our beautiful trees. Most of these are common Roseringed Parakeets or Tota in Hindi. If, however, you…
Nanny Abusing Toddler Caught on CCTV
A CCTV video of a nanny misbehaving with a toddler is going viral. The incident happened in a nearby society where the nanny was seen throwing the toddler onto the…
Unit 39 Organize Plants Buy / Sell/Exchange Mela
This month’s meeting had a new excitement as Unit 39 decided to have a Plants buy, sell and exchange mela instead of the usual talk and demonstrations. An excellent initiative…
Poet Anand Singh Rawat Awarded
Rawat ji, a resident of Red Wood, Malibu Town can be spotted on the Roads of Malibu walking briskly from around 5 am to 6: 30 every morning. Cheers up…
Turning Lanes To Gardens
Many of us who travel to Chandigarh – the Garden City – always marvel at the greenery and the beauty of its gardens. Not only the public gardens, but every…
Ramp-ing It Up: How Malibu Is Tackling Water Logging
Monsoons are upon us. And so are the water woes caused by long rainy spells. Malibu has been at the receiving end of the water-logging issues for several years now…
“They Can Be Seen Donning White T-Shirts & Caps To Match” – The Malibu Town Fun Club
Fun Club of Malibu Towne is a group of Malibu residents who have grouped to shed boredom and embrace enjoyment. I have watched this Fun loving group of men from…
Manoj Rana on Decorum In Community Living Very good article. All the “DO NOT “ points are well explain
vidya suresh on Help! Snake..Yes absolutely important to know the snakes in the area as n
Soma Ateesh on Unusual Bird Beaks: A Crow’s Curious CaseVery informative writeup. - Soma Ateesh on The Head & Tail of Stray IssueExcellent steps taken by RWA. We as residents also need to t
Manish Jain on Play of Nature Among Lunar MonthsVery beautifully written 👍🏼 
Sidhraj Transinfra (P) Ltd. on Independence Day Celebrations in Malibu TowneMatch was also an attempt to bring the Communities of Plots - Soma Ateesh on Help! Snake..Very informative writeup
- Soma Ateesh on Road Safety thoughts for Residents of Malibu TowneExcellent points. All of us have collective responsibility t
- Soma Ateesh on Raising A StinkVery Important issue. I hope more people do segregation at s
Harleen Kaur on AHOY QRT!Such a lovely read... Malibu QRT team is well eqipped. - Harleen Kaur on Priyanka Didi & The Young Learners Of MalibuWish there are many more people like Priyanka didi. Very goo
Ajay K Singla on Rain A Blessing For Readersbeautiful indeed. In the cacophony of waterlogged streets an
rajneesh tyagi on “They Can Be Seen Donning White T-Shirts & Caps To Match” – The Malibu Town Fun ClubVery well worded. Keep up the spirit Sir 
Anupama Pahwa on What is Your Story… What Made You Choose Malibu Towne!Lovely Geeta!! - Anupama Pahwa on Sustainability EverydayAlways so inspiring....kudos👏👏🙏
- Anupama Pahwa on Yoga Day At Malibu TowneWonderful yoga news of Malibu👏👏
- Anupama Pahwa on ObituaryOm shanti🙏
- Anupama Pahwa on Bring it on! Sing Along to Monsoon BirdsSo wonderful to read this article!! Thanks Soma for sharing
- Anupama Pahwa on Help! Snake..Interesting info on snakes in Malibu....thanks Jyoti!!
sangita chaudhri on Help! Snake..Made for a highly informative read on Snakes , Jyoti . And a
Rajiv Khanna on Priyanka Didi & The Young Learners Of MalibuInspiring. More power to Priyanka for invaluable service to