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Mall Valet Service Is Using LB & LBE Access Lane For Parking
LB & LBE Need To Take Charge Of Our Access Roads As commercialisation hits its peak across the road in Hazipur and more and more establishments take over, the number…
Collaborative Approach Of LB & LBE Board Members
A Much Needed Move By Both Societies The members of the AOA Boards of Espacia and Lotus Boulevard met on Saturday, 21 December 2024, in the LB AOA office. After…
Countdown To Magic – Espacia Ignites 2025 With Love, Dance & Music
The night of Tuesday, 31 December 2024 was a memorable one for the residents of Espacia as they gathered in the central lawn to bid adieu to the outgoing year…
Sector 100’s Pigeon Problem Is Getting Worse And NA Needs To Intervene
My cousin from the States was visiting me around Diwali when AQI levels were at their peak; my regular visitors, the pigeons, came flapping and sat on my balcony. My…
Laughter Yoga Session In Lotus Boulevard
The Laughter Yoga session held on Sunday, 24 November 2024 at the Central Stage area was an energising and uplifting event, led by Commodore (retd) Ashok Sawhney, the ambassador and…
Sustainability Meets Festive Cheer: Tower 17’s Inspiring Xmas Wonderland
This year’s Xmas Wonderland was a celebration of sustainability, creativity, and community spirit. Various towers came together to showcase their innovative, eco-friendly decorations, embracing the joy of the season while…
Welcoming 2025 With Joy And Celebration
New Year’s Eve 2025 was nothing short of magical, as people gathered to bid farewell to the past year and welcome the new one with hearts full of hope and…
World Meditation Day Celebrated By Brahma Kumaris On Saturday, 21 December 2024
In this modern-day world, the pace of life is growing faster; we are losing touch with our true inner peace and power, which, over time, leads to various physical and…
World Meditation Day
World Meditation Day, established by the United Nations on 21 December, is a profound recognition of meditation’s role in fostering global peace and harmony. The day highlights not only the…
Condolences
Espacia lost a respected resident, Mr Rasbihari Das (Tower 35 – 1203), on 31 December 2024. He was a distinguished civil servant from the Indian Railway Service. He was one…
A Blessed Gathering
The Nagpal Family’s Krishna Celebration: Sonam and Himanshu Nagpal celebrated the Krishna-conscious birthday of their daughter Arshia. It was a joyous moment for their family which they shared with fellow Krishna devotees….
Friendly Competitive Sports Events In Lotus Boulevard
Keeping in mind the opportunity to forge new connections, strengthen bonds and get to know neighbour in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere, as also to inculcate the sportsman and competitive…
Appeal On Behalf Of The Robinhood Army
Robinhood Army, led by Mr. Gaurav, is dedicated to reducing food wastage and ensuring that surplus food reaches those in need. We kindly appeal to you to join their mission…
Senior Citizens’ Birthday Celebrated
It was the birthdays of Shri Naresh Bhardwaj, Shri Arvind Mishra and Shri Balraj Batta that was celebrated cordially by all senior citizens. They performed songs, shayari and gave their…
The Feelings of The Earth
Welcome 2025! I am going to tell you about the Earth’s feelings. The first thing is – Do not throw garbage on land, the plants will get sick. The second…
The Sector 100-104 Foot Over Bridge Gets A Facelift:
It is with immense pride and gratitude that I state that the Noida Authority officials work on the request of citizens. Based on a request made to the agency that…
Espacia Society Celebrates Gurpurab with Devotion and Fervour
The Espacia Society recently came together to celebrate the sacred occasion of Gurpurab on Sunday, 8 December commemorating the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The festivities began with…
Golden Gatherings
What better way to start the day than with fresh sunlight! Sunlight is something that is essential for the human body; this is something our elderly in LB have realized….
Celebrating Dr. Arti Khosla: A Trailblazer in Women Entrepreneurship
In Women Entrepreneurship Day, 19 November, ANI hailed the powerful women who are crushing barriers and shaping the future of business, innovation and society. From preparing ground breaking technologies to…
Balancing Joy and Quiet: Managing Wedding Noise
In India, weddings are the most joyous occasions celebrated by many, often with large gatherings of family and friends. However, the increasing frequency and scale of weddings, particularly during peak…
Indoor Vs Outdoor: Which Ones Do The Kids Find Most Fun?
Every day, there is one decision to make – stay inside, play video or board games, or go outside to run and play. Honestly, I like both; I think the…
Santa’s Magic in Indian Homes
In Indian homes, where chimneys are rare, Santa’s imagined arrival might involve entering through the balcony or simply appearing out of nowhere. This only adds to the charm, proving that…
Street Food Revival: Gate 4’s Flavourful Transformation
India is known for a lot of things but other than Taj Mahal, the thing India is known for the most is the street food. And that is something that…
Vendors Moved
Samvada has been covering how the area outside Espacia and Boulevard gates has been crowded with vendors making the entry points chaotic for residents’ vehicles and the area look extremely…
Ho Ho Ho!
Espacia is organising a Christmas Carnival on Wednesday 25 December from 4 to 7 pm in the Central Park Amphitheater. Residents can expect some delicious food, shopping and games.
Community Elections: A New Dawn for Leadership
The much-anticipated community elections commenced with the official announcement on Friday, 18 October, made by the Election Committee in consulta-ion with the governing body. This marked the beginning of a…
Horrific Accident At Sector 100 Traffic Light Is a Reminder to those Who Don’t Use the Overbridge
My household help walks in, shivering and grabbing a glass of water. She speaks in her Bihari accent, “Bhaiya raura soch naikhin skt ki ham ka dekhle hai. Ham hil…
The Chhath Mahaparv
Jai Chhathi Maiya! Chhath Puja is all about worshipping the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya (the sixth part of nature/ prakriti, sister of Surya Devta). It has its origins in…
Meet Anika: Somerville School’s Young Rising Author
Anika, a Class 8 student from Somerville School, is already making waves in the literary world with her debut book, Terror: Dark Shadows. Though only a few years into her…
Celebrate Diwali Safely: A Call for Responsible Firework Use
Diwali is the festival of lights. It signifies the winning of good over evil. It is usually celebrated with a big puja, diyas and, most importantly for the youth, crackers….
दीपावली मेला समारोह
खुशी और एकजुटता की शाम खुशी और उत्सव की भावना से ओत-प्रोत हमारी लोटस ब्लूवर्ड की सोसाइटी एक मेला आयोजित करने के लिए एक साथ आई, चमकदार रोशनी, स्वादिष्ट भोजन,…
ISKCON Noida and Lotus Boulevard Society Celebrate Deepotsav with Krishna Damodar Leela
On the evening of Sunday, 27 October, the residents of Boulevard were treated to a spiritually enriching celebration organized by the local devotees of ISKCON Noida. The event, marking the…
Karwa Chauth: A Celebration of Love and Devotion
Karwa Chauth is a significant festival celebrated across India by married women. It symbolizes love, commitment and devotion in marital relationships. It involves a day-long fast where women pray for…
Noise Respite From Pathways!
Pathways School recently enclosed their amphitheatre area by building a roof. This development comes as a celebration for those apartments that face the school (Tower 34 & 35 – 02…
लोटस बुलेवार्ड में धूमधाम से प्रकाश पर्व का उत्सव
लोटस बुलेवार्ड में प्रकाश पर्व धूमधाम से मनाया गया। सिख समुदाय के साथ-साथ बच्चे-बूढ़े समेत सभी वर्ग के लोगों ने इस त्योहार को मनाया। सुबह पांच बजे से प्रभात फेरी…
Espacia Diwali Festivities: A Night of Fun, Food, and Festive Cheer
On Sunday, 27 October, the Espacia community came alive with vibrant Diwali celebrations that brought families and friends together for a truly memorable evening. The event was filled with the…
A Resplendent Tapestry Of Joy: Espacia’s Dandiya/Garba Night Unfolds
On Sunday, 6 October, the Espacia lawn transformed into a dazzling spectacle of colours, music, and unbridled joy, as the community congregated to celebrate the revered Dandiya/Garba tradition. The ambiance…
A Beacon of Knowledge and Resilience – Dr. Komal Kamra
Dr. Komal Kamra was born in a partition-affected family with meagre means. While her father hunted for a job, one month old Komal was taken away by her maternal aunt…
Lotus Boulevard’s October Celebrations: A Month of Festivities and Unity
October is a month of festivities The start of the month gives us the birthday of one our great leaders, Mahatma Gandhi. Many notable events took place in Lotus Boulevard…
Fraud Awareness Programme At Lotus Boulevard By ICICI Bank
In addition to their health problems, which are the utmost concern of senior citizens, the other most important issue is financial independence. With the changing social values, one has to…
Navratri Celebrations: A Spiritual Odyssey At Espacia Society Temple
The Espacia society temple resonated with devotion as the Mandir committee organised a nine-day bhajan keertan program paying homage to Maa Durga. Each evening, a different resident hosted the event,…
Unsung Hero: Pankaj – The One Who Looks After The 100-104 Foot Over Bridge
On the bustling Sector 100, where daily life and endless traffic flow seamlessly, it’s easy to overlook the quiet, consistent efforts of some who keep it running smoothly. Pankaj, whose…
Durga Puja! The Time For Reflection, Devotion And Renewal Of Spirit.
Lotus Boulevard Sanskritik Samity (LBSS) bestowed us with an enduring and awe-inspiring experience that will be etched in our hearts forever as it celebrated its eighth consecutive Durgotsav (Durga Puja…
Sadhu Ya Shaitan?
On the fateful morning hours of Thursday, 19 September, a horrific and bad incident happened with me, in the back lane of the sector 104 market, behind Mithaas Sweets. Around…
Durga Puja Shankdwani Competition At Lotus Boulevard
On Friday, 11 October, the Lotus Society hosted its annual Shankdwani competition as part of the Durga Puja celebrations. This unique event saw members enthusiastically participating in the traditional blowing…
Ram Leela In Lotus Boulevard
One of the most flamboyant and vibrant cultural extravaganzas of Lotus Boulevard, to observe the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami or Dussehra, is our Ram Leela. Truth alone triumphs: the moral…
Our ‘Friendly’ Neighbourhood Panwari
Introducing our front runner among the battery of vendors standing right in front of our society entrance-the popular panwari. The guy always seems to be crowded (for obvious reasons) but…
रूपा शर्माः हास्य और सकारात्मकता की यूट्यूब स्टार
रूपा शर्मा जी (टावर 8, 1304) हमारी सोसाइटी की चहकता महकता सितारा है जो प्यार देने में विश्वास करती हैं। साठ की उम्र में उन्होंने यूट्यूब की यात्रा शुरू करी।…
Unveiling the Secrets of Indian (Hindu) Wedding Ceremonies
An Interview with Kamal Agarwal “Arre is me kya hai, ye to hum kar lenge – is the general misconception that we Indians have about organizing wedding ceremonies. But when…
Don’t Count Calories, Count Chemicals: Join Us On A Journey With Real Food
For years, I obsessed over calories. Like many of us, I was taught that weight management was all about simple math; calories in versus calories out. I tracked everything, from…
Trees of My Terrace Bamboo Tales
In the month of May this year, I noticed something very unusual in my exotic bamboo plant, which was expensive because it looked grand and had beautiful slender leaves. Bamboo…
Stray Menace On The Increase
Ways to deal with the situation While most animals live in designated areas for wild animals such as sanctuaries, quite a few continue to live and thrive around us. Dogs,…
Divine Rhythms – Celebration of Janmashtami at Espacia Temple
On Janmashtami, the Espacia Society Temple was bathed in the soft, silvery glow of the moon, transforming it into a realm of divine beauty. The air vibrated with anticipation as…
Janmashtami 2024 Celebrations In Lotus Boulevard
Festivals are special days to celebrate our glorious tradition, culture, and heritage with happiness, peace, harmony and inclusivity. Such celebrations help us in building community, learning values, celebrating special moments…
A Community’s Responsibility: Safeguarding Girls in the Wake of the Kolkata Incident
The Kolkata rape case has reignited the concerns over girl’s safety in public and private spaces. Different voices from Lotus Boulevard emphasize the need for a multifaceted approach to protect…
Ganpati Bappa Morya!
As a kid new to Mumbai, I went out to see Ganesh Visarjan. I could never forget the music, colours, dances, and ‘Ganapati Bappa Morya!’ chants. I remember tasting Modak…
The Thread Of Love: Unravelling The Spiritual Significance Of Raksha Bandhan
“Divya Guno se Saji Sajai, Bhaiyya Rakhi Bahena Laayi” Sisters sing this song with love and affection for their brother on Shravan Purnima every year while tying the thread of…
Seek And You Shall Find Yourself Immersed In The Glories Of Nature
We all know that Nature fills our inner beings with serenity, freshness and positivity! Urban cities, with concrete jungles, seem to somewhat distance us from the bounties of nature andcompel…
Nonviolent Protests
Everyone knows what happened in West Bengal recently. The case put women’s rights once again into the spotlight and showed us just how unfairly women are treated in many parts…
Counselling and Motivational Group in Lotus Boulevard
Not everyone is aware that Lotus Boulevard has a Counselling and Motivation Group, initiated by Rajesh Narula (Tower 28). The Counselling and Motivation Group was created with the vision that…
Menopause Awareness Talk In Lotus Boulevard
On Saturday, 14 September, a talk on menopause was held at the Lotus Boulevard Clubhouse, organised by the NGO Soch, facilitated by Shilpi Shankar, a nutritionist and certified Menopause educator….
The 78th Independence Day Celebration at Lotus Boulevard
All residents ranging from the age of two to eighty years old came together, bringing their unique energy and enthusiasm to commemorate our 78th Independence Day. The function was held…
The Lotus Boulevard Library – A Gem
We are lucky that the Lotus Boulevard developer, while conceptualizing the entire facility, rightly judged the need for providing an inhouse library to cater to the prospective residents’ intellect levels….
Three Phool Walas, A Tikki Wala And A Panwari
When you think of entering a posh high rise apartment co-mplex, what comes to mind are fountains, green trees, vibrant shrubs, flowering plants, gardens and a driveway to the community…
Khatron Ke Khiladi
A house maid was spotted cleaning the outside of the sitout window of a 9th floor apartment by standing on the ledge outside. The horrific site was captured on video…
Walking Path Connected
The LBEAOA recently developed a walking path around Tower 32 to connect the already existing path next to the clubhouse. Earlier, walkers would have to turn back due to a…
Freedom, A Gift To Cherish – 78th Independence Day Celebrations
The sky was overcast, the humidity was high and high was the patriotism as Espacians stood united on the morning of 15 August to celebrate our country’s 78th Independence Day….
Hariyali Teej Celebration In Lotus Boulevard
A beautiful and wonderful Teej 2024 programme was organised by the LB Cultural Committee of AOA 4, coordinated by Seema Narang (T1/ 101), Fatima Khanam (T18), Reena Chibber and Komal…
A Golden Heartbreak For India But With A Silver Lining
The Olympic Games, or Olympics, are a global, multi-sport competition that takes place every four years and features athletes from more than 200 countries dating back to 1896 in Athens,…
Freedom: Wings To Fly Free
After nearly 200 years of the colonial rule, we Indians proudly celebrate our Independence Day. As we embark on this journey, we need to ponder whether the reins of our…
Our Budding Table Tennis Star, Ayushi Singhal, Continues To Bring Laurels
Ayushi Singhal, the rising star of Lotus Boulevard and her school, Bal Bharti Public School Noida, trains at ITTA, Noida Stadium, under the coach, Tapas Sarkar. She bagged a Gold…
Navigating The Enigmatic Teenage & Young Adulthood
As kids, we yearned to become a teenager and get the freedom that is generally denied to us. However, this is that testing period which is like a litmus test…
The Cost Of Self-Denial: Whose Loss?
What causes Self-Denial? When a person refuses to accept reality, s/ he is in a denial state. It is a defence mechanism that is used to avoid realities such as grief,…
WeCare – Building Bonds, Nurturing Empathy
By now, we believe you would have an idea of what the WeCare initiative is about. Just to remind, we envisage it as an intergenerational link and ini tiative to…
Dwindling Green Cover
In the face of dwindling green cover, even the birds are altering their behaviour. In the absence of their usual nesting materials such as barks, twigs, plant stems, feathers and…
A Job Well Done
Recently there was a fierce fire in a Boulevard flat. The flames were enough to bring tremor in the residents’ hearts. However, because of the alertness of the security, technical…
“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…
And India Wins The World Cup!
Cricket is something that runs in the veins of every Indian. It is more than a sport. It is our culture. In a country where children hold a bat before…
A Holistic Health Summer Camp in Espacia
In summer, my house buzzed with laughter as a health summer camp took centre stage! I designed it to provide a foundation for a healthy lifestyle in a fun way….
Come Together (Because We Care For Each Other)
By coming together, we create a family. But we first need to recognise what really constitutes a family. Is it the blood relation? Or is it the giving and receiving…
Diary Entry by Samaira: 20.06.24
Today was an enlightening day at Pandora of Emotions classes. I learned so much about integrating eco-friendly practices into my daily routine. Here are some of the key takeaways that…
Lotus Boulevard Outdoor Pool Inaugurated
When most of us bought our flats in Boulevard, a major attraction, along with many other features, was the provision for two swimming pools: one indoor and the other, outdoor….
The Modern Struggle of Phonoholism
I was walking around in LB the other day. I saw people with their humped backs and arched necks just staring mindlessly into their phones… I found it quite ironic…
Brahma Kumaris Celebrate 10th International Yoga Day In Lotus Boulevard
As we all know, the United Nations adopted 21 June as International Day of Yoga in 2014. It is celebrated the world over from 2015 onwards, to promote physical and…
Summer Carnival In Espacia
To beat the scorching heat and to rejuvenate everyone, our AOA members organised a summer carnival on Sunday, 30 June, 5 PM onwards. The colourful and vibrant decor made the…
Yoga Se Hi Hoga
All over the world, Yoga Day is celebrated on 21 June every year. Scientific evidence shows that it supports stress management, mental health, mindfulness, healthy eating, weight loss and quality…
A ‘We Care’ Initiative In Our Neighbourhood?
A growing need for an initiative is being felt as more and more young professionals are either settling abroad or migrating to different cities for better career options. The well-meaning…
Espacia Kids’ Book Club Encourages Young Readers
Summers are synonymous with activities and camps. But when it comes to avid readers, they do not even wait for the summer holidays to begin. In this spirit, Littles Books…
The ‘Busy-Ness’ Of GenZ & GenAlpha
Growing up nowadays is really tough. Today’s children and teens are increasingly overwhelmed by their busy schedules. It is hard to catch a break between school activities, social media engagements,…
Navigating Misinformation: Insights from AOH Teens
In an era where information is readily accessible with just a few clicks, teenagers find themselves amidst a sea of truths, half-truths, and outright hoaxes. The challenge of discerning fact…
Changing Marriages in India –A Discussion with a Marriage Counsellor
I recently got a chance to discuss the changing marriage scenario in India with Jyoti Kankar (Tower 38 – 1503). She is a healer and a life coach. She works…
The More, The Merrier
An adage that we are all familiar with – the more, the merrier. It applies to persons, suggesting a wisdom in crowds, but in this consumerist age, it applies to…
Beat The Heat Safely & Sustainably!
This summer has been one of the worst ones we have experienced so far; the constant power cuts have not done it any favours. Due to this, we have had…
Five Steps To Be A Perfect Angel
Angels are associated with kindness, generosity and goodwill. When someone says you are an Angel, you usually display these qualities. All of us have helped someone in different and difficult…
Medical Health Check Camp
IDFC First Bank, Sector 45, organised a free of cost medical health check camp activity on Sunday, 9 June in the Espacia clubhouse. The camp was conducted from 8 AM…
Preventing AC Blasts During Heatwaves
The heatwave has made us turn to our cooling devices more, be they refrigerators, ACs, or coolers. Lately though, we hear of incidents of short circuits and tripping that happens…
General Election Polling In Boulevard Booths
The Lok Sabha General Election 2024 for Noida was held on Friday, 26 April. The Election Commission of India (ECI) made elaborate arrangements for convenient poling. It deputed its employees…
A Tribute to Mother Earth
This Mother’s Day, 11-year-old Akansha (T35), an environmentalist from Espacia, chose to pay a tribute to our universal mother – The Earth. Appalled by the plastic dumps that lie around…
Risking Life For Two Meals – Kalandars
Those residing on the front side of Boulevard and Espacia, facing the 100/104/107 crossing, may have heard a mild sound of a dhol. It begins at around 8 AM and…
Let’s Meet the Face of Noida
I recently got a chance to interview Rachna Vasudeva (T35 – 703) who is the Zomato Face of Noida. But how did she get there? Let’s see what her journey…
- Lata Agarwal on Energy Vampires-Do You Know them?Very well put. Nice read. The title is very attractive
- Shalini Barman on Singhal Family – Keeping the Tradition AliveCongratulations to the Ayushi & Akanksha ??
- S M on Simmi Nanda, our Shark Tank EntrepreneurBest wishes. God bless ?
- sujata chaturvedi on “Are You Ok?”, “Do You Need Any Help?”, “Can I Do Something For You?”Very well written and much needed. Kudos for raising such
- Amolakh Nath Segal on ‘Do Not Disturb’ Only on PaperThere is a dnd app which you are supposed to
- Prabha Aggarwal on ‘Do Not Disturb’ Only on PaperThank you for bringing up this very annoying and disturbing
- Archana Sharma on Happy Children’s Day!So true ❤Beautiful narration
- suman kashyap on Happy Children’s Day!Well said , Hum sub toh abhi bhi bache hain
Lata Agarwal on Energy Vampires-Do You Know them?Very well put. Nice read. The title is very attractive
Shalini Barman on Singhal Family – Keeping the Tradition AliveCongratulations to the Ayushi & Akanksha ?? 
S M on Simmi Nanda, our Shark Tank EntrepreneurBest wishes. God bless ? 
sujata chaturvedi on “Are You Ok?”, “Do You Need Any Help?”, “Can I Do Something For You?”Very well written and much needed. Kudos for raising such
Amolakh Nath Segal on ‘Do Not Disturb’ Only on PaperThere is a dnd app which you are supposed to
Prabha Aggarwal on ‘Do Not Disturb’ Only on PaperThank you for bringing up this very annoying and disturbing
Archana Sharma on Happy Children’s Day!So true ❤Beautiful narration 
suman kashyap on Happy Children’s Day!Well said , Hum sub toh abhi bhi bache hain