Sector 30, 31 & 36 Noida
Sector 30, 31 & 36 Noida Broadcast Editors
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…
Scoop the Poop
Life forms on this planet are spiritual beings having a physical experience. Man is supposedly the most evolved of these beings having a fully developed mind. The plant kingdom can…
Queues Are Not My Thing
Our colony recently had their RWA organised Karwachauth mela. No, this article is not about that. I have mixed feelings towards that and therefore would refrain from writing about that….
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…
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…
Beware Rash Drivers Ahead!
A resident living in C Block of Sector 36 had their parked car badly damaged by a speeding driver. It so happened that the car of the owner was parked…
Ram Vihar Holds a Fun Filled Pre Holi Bash
Holika Dahan or Choti Holi was celebrated in Ram Vihar on the eve of Holi festival. The programme started with lighting of the bonfire at sharp 7.00 pm. Lots of…
A Coffee Morning for The Spouses Of Army Veteran Officers
For the first time Army Ladies Club, Delhi organized a coffee morning for Army Veteran Ladies residing in Delhi & NCR on Wednesday, 27 March’2024, at Zorawar Auditorium, Manekshaw Centre,…
Letter to Editor
प्रिय महोदय,नमस्कार,आज मैंने आपकी संवाद पत्रिका पढ़ी। पढ़ कर अच्छा लगा, प्रत्येक लेख को आपने अच्छे से लिखा और सराहा है। परंतु महोदय कहते है कुछ अच्छाइयों में ही कुछ…
Ahilya Phir Chhali Gaye
Indian culture is an important part of our lives. It strengthens our roots and helps us to be grounded. “ Ahiya Phir Chale Gaye” was a play witnessed by many…
Time to Trigger ‘War on Wastages’
While strolling on the sector roads, many times it is noticed that most of the street lights of different lanes are found switched on several occasions during broad daylight. Although…
Stick No Bill! Don’t Spray Nor Spill!
How many times have we seen advertisement posters illegally stuck on walls, poles and even on sign boards? How many times have we seen 10 of them stuck in the…
Help Road Accident Victims
Seeing a road accident victim while driving in Delhi NCR is not uncommon. Most times our initial instinct is to help, but we are in two minds – if in…
Unique Organic Manure To replace Chemical Fertilizers
Use of excessive chemical fertilizers and urea in the past has resulted in extremely serious long-term impacts on the health of the soil of our country. The share of ureain…
Shocking Car-Parking Incident
On 20 March, a video recorded by a passerby in Sector 50 market of a car being towed by Noida Authority towing vehicle, with two senior citizens still inside, got…
A Visit to Akshardham
On 06 March ´24 a group of 14 residents from Ram Vihar planned a visit to Akshardham. Many had not seen this temple in spite of residing so close by….
Exams, Exams Exams!
Last month saw children swotting for their mid-term exams but it seemed to be also testing times for moms! Anxious mothers discussed detailed syllabi and question papers during their morning walks, evening…
Parking Lot!
The roads and lanes of the Sector convert into parking lots after office hours. Cars are queued up on the road, parked outside the fenced area outside the houses. With…
Small But Lethal!
As HH Dalai Lama purportedly once said: if you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito around! A resident once left the car…
Women’s Day Celebration – Tejaswini, the Dance Drama
It takes certain grace, strength, intelligence and fearlessness to be a woman of substance. March 8 is celebrated as International Women’s Day but celebrations started from the first week itself. …
General Body Meeting @36
On a pleasant Sunday, February 25, 2023, the Community Centre in Sector-36 was bustling with activity as the Resident Welfare Association (RWA) of Sector-36 organized a General Body Meeting. The…
A Blatant Robbery Shocks the Residents
We keep our money and valuables in a bank – for the simple reason that we think that banks are safe places. But it leaves the residents shocked to find…
Poor Children Risking Their Lives on Roads to Make Ends Meet
Every day, countless underprivileged children around the world are forced to risk their lives by engaging in dangerous stunts on busy roads to earn a meager livelihood. They can be…
Each One Promote One – Heartwarming Story
Returning to my mother’s abode is always a special occasion—a chance to reconnect, unwind, and revel in the familiar sights and sounds of my childhood. As days turned into cherished…
The Inspiring Journey of Lady Auto Rickshaw Driver
In the midst of the bustling city with its constant traffic and urban chaos, there is a woman who stands out as an inspiration. She is a self-taught lady auto-rickshaw…
Noida Authority’s Spectacular Annual Flower Show 2024
This year flower show has been far from general as compared to last years. More than 70 varieties of flowers were showcased at the flower show in various themes however…
A Distressing Message: Should Be Concerned or Not?
While accompanying my son to his evening academy at a prestigious school, I used one of the girl’s washrooms. As I glanced at the back of the door, I was…
The Burden of Morality – When Will Our Society Change?
In one of the previous editions, Chitra Goyal (sector 30) had beautifully presented her opinion on why the burden of upholding morality should be fairly divided between women and men….
Little Janya Goes to Flower Show
March is a month of colours- be it Holi or the vibrant blooms. It is in this beautiful month of March that Noida Authority organizes the Flower Show. It was…
Cute Conversation!
It’s that time of the year when older children are having their final exams and the younger children can have the parks to themselves. Cute little children can be seen…
Insect Menace
Recently many trees in the sector were seen infested by a certain type of insect. The small dark coloured insects could be seen on trees in hundreds. The insects would…
Of Drains and Ramps: a Mental Block?
The residents complain that some of the drains in B Block are so choked that they are spewing sewer water on the road. It is such a revolting sight, not to mention the horrific…
Disgusting Disposal into the Drain!
There is a drain running through the road. Sadly, people throw their garbage into the drain and it is always blocked and overflowing with muck. Very surprisingly, the sweepers also…
Don’t Shoot the Messenger
So here we are, with another issue affecting the Sectors. But before taking up the issue, ideally, we would like to request our critics not to target us for carrying…
Say No To Texting While Driving
The World Health Organization’s Global Status Report on Road Safety reports over 1 million deaths annually in road accidents globally. Isn’t that an alarming figure and so unfortunate! In today’s…
January 26 At Community Club Sector 30
Pride in the nation, and remembering the sacrifices made by our forefathers and our defense forces protecting our borders is crucial to developing a strong nation. Being Indian is what…
Republic Day Celebration in Ram Vihar
Friday, 26 January 2024, was a proud day for every citizen of India, irrespective of caste, creed or culture, as our country celebrated its 75th Republic Day. This Day was the…
हनुमान मन्दिर (सी-ब्लाॅक, सेक्टर 31) में प्रभातफेरी व भव्य समारोह का आयोजन
आपके हनुमान मन्दिर की सजावट व साजसजजा व खुबसुरती बहुत ही सुंदर, आलोकिक व भव्यता का प्रदर्शन दे रही थी। सुबह 7ः00 बजे की प्रभातफेरी में करीब 100 भक्तजनों ने…
Donating Text Books
Come to Daryaganj (Books in the Park) Last week, March, 2024 Mahesh Saksena, Secretary of Noida Public Library, recalls a regular practice during his engineering college days of senior students…
Driving So Young What is the Hurry
Every one of us happens to see many youngsters driving fearlessly on roads, not only in the lanes and by lanes, but even on the main roads with heavy traffic….
GRAP III and Vehicle Ban in Delhi-NCR
Cars as new as 3–6-year-old were not allowed Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has released “2013-Air Quality Perspective in Delhi” data on 31 Dec 2023, with comparative study…
Painting Competition Held For the Children of Sector 36
January 2, was a colourful day for sector 36 resident children because they participated in the painting competition held in the community centre. It was orga- nised by the RWA in association…
The Patriotic Fervour
KSSSBTGNS Ltd. popularly Known as Samiti along with RWA Sector 36 and Sector 31, celebrated 75th Republic Day at respective Community Centre’s where our National Flag was unfurled by The…
ई रिक्शा का आंतक और विवश नोएडा ट्रैफिक पुलिस और नोएडा आथोरिटी
हर चैक चैराहों को घेर कर खडें रहना और बोलो तो धमकी देना आजकल के ई रिक्शा वालों का डेली रूटीन बनकर रह गया है। आप उन्हें प्यार से कहेंगे…
Ice Cream Lohri
What a dreary winter this has been! The Sun decided to take a long, long sabbatical, and the NCR was left pining for Ravi Bhaiyya. The only upside was the…
Standard Benchmark
A bench made totally of recycled material was installed in Central Park A Block, Sector 31. Waste segregation and garbage disposal are two of the major problems. The way we…
Life Saving Techniques
A renowned hospital organized a camp in association with the RWA (A Block,31) to demonstrate life saving techniques. Most of us find ourselves helpless when it comes to provide first…
Vibrant Blossom!
Noida is fortunate to have wonderful gardens all over. The city looks green all year round with lush foliage, but come February and March and it becomes a riot of beautiful blossoms…
New Gazebo Huts
The gazebo huts in D Block park (36) have recently been painted and now look as new; adding beauty to the park. Parks were put to good use in winters…
Laptop From Car and A Bike Stolen
Security Concerns A laptop was stolen from a car in Sector 30 after breaking the window pane and a bike was lifted from Sector 31 last month. There may or…
Universal Health Coverage Day
An NGO & A Block, Sector 31 Noida, collaborated to conduct an interesting workshop for female domestic help on domestic sanitary waste management and related health and nutritional aspects. It…
Play Grounds For Noida
A year after the A- 51 plot was mooted as a playground by Noida, the area finally looked green, level and inviting enough to attract small groups of boys, who,…
Year Ending Celebration – 2023 in Ram Vihar
Ram Vihar had a magnificent Musical Nite on Saturday, 23 Dec 2023. We have lot of budding artists amongst us right from kids, teenagers, adults and moms who are home…
Fun And Games In Ram Vihar
The secret of a good community like Ram Vihar lies in the fact we bring our neighborhood together and indulge in creative activities, fun filled events and get together on…
आज का बचपन
करीब 40-50 वर्ष पूर्व बचपन बहुत सुहाना था। उस समय जीवन बहुत सादा था, एक गेंद से चार-पांच भाई बहनो के साथ आस-पास के बच्चे भी खेल लेते थे। संसाधनों…
Kittens Club Anayaant
The great thing about meeting old friends is this happy-crazy ability to pick up, even years later, right where one left off. What with one thing, the other, and then…
A Midnight Miracle: Online Swift Santa Claus Dress Delivery Saves the Day
In a delightful turn of events, a mother’s quick thinking and a rapid response from the instant delivery service, resulted in a magical surprise for her child. After reading a…
Game On and Amit Sharma Declared as Man of the Match
Although the start of play was at 11.15, candidates and spectators arrived early. As the 2 ‘Anitas’ hollered despairingly over the microphone to the unresponsive and self-absorbed players, Chetan landed…
Another Step to Waste Management in Sector 30!
A step towards the waste management revolution took place in the Community Centre of Sector 30 in the form of a workshop. A good number of domestic house helps attended…
Cleaning Drains @C Block Sector 31
The silting of drains was taken up by the Noida Authority at the request of the RWA (C Block) to prevent water logging due to clogged drains. As the word spread, more and…
Feed the Birds!
Some residents hang unique hanging containers with grains for birds adorning the trees and bushes of their home gardens. Local as well as immigrant birds flock to these bird-feed containers,…
Thanks to Brig Bhatt For His Relentless Efforts
The main arterial road comes alive, courtesy the newly erected street lights(A Block, Sector 31)! This project took little over 20 months before it saw light of the day, pun…
Of Drains and Ramps: a Mental Block? Wake Up Noida
For years, Noida was a less preferred location compared to Delhi and Gurugram. Crime, Corruption, inaccessibility, and distance, were big, big deterrents. Regardless, Noida has an advantage that will outlast…
While Celebrations Are Meant To Be Enjoyed, It’s Crucial To Balance the Joyous Atmosphere
Wedding season is in full swing! These celebrations bring forth the joy of bonding with friends and family. There is festivity in the air and Indian weddings are specially known…
Cancer Detection Camp @ Ram Vihar
A renowned NGO, organized a free cancer detection camp on Wednesday, November 29 in Ram Vihar Society Hall. This was sponsored by an organization working for cancer patients and coordinated…
The Beautiful Transformation of Sector 36 Walls
The city of Noida has been transformed into a vibrant and captivating landscape with a plethora of painting forms adorning its flyovers, underpasses, pillars, and other public spaces, creating a…
Prabhat Pheri in Sector 31 By Hanuman Mandir Samiti
The auspicious month of Kartik ends the 4 month Chaumasa with Dev Ekadashi which signifies the beginning of shubh muharat period. The Mandir Samiti and the residents of C Block(31)…
Origins of Cricket
When we were little kids, studying in school we learnt that hockey is the national game of India. But is hockey considered the most popular sport in our country? Well,…
क्या यहाँ पी जी है?
कुछ समय से हमारे सेक्टर एक नया ट्रेंड शुरू हो गया है। सुबह, दोपहर, शाम, रात यानी किसी भी समय आपके घर की घंटी बज सकती है और जब आप…
Money, Money… It’s Not Sunny, in a Rich Man’s World
Just the other day stumbled upon this old ABBA song, which surely you must have heard: Money, money, money, must be funny in a rich man’s world, Money, money, money,…
Police Verification of Maidservants and Service Providers is a Must
The maidservants have invariably become an integral part of every household in a metropolitan city. Our dependence on them is as much as theirs on us if not more. But…
Letter to Editor
Share The Burden Of Morality This is with regard to the Article “Share The Burden Of Morality” by Chitra Goel in the November issue of Samvada. I would like to…
Dhanteras And Deepawali Mela In Ram Vihar
Deepawali Mela was held in Ram Vihar on Friday, November 10, on Dhanteras Day, just two days before Diwali. The residents turned up in vibrant colours as they were all…
If You Love Your Pet Take the Responsibility
Many residents in the Sector own a pet, mostly dogs. All these pet owners love their dogs often not only addressing them as their children but even treating them as…
The Sector in New Light
Although teams of gardeners have been working on Sector parks for the last 3 years, since COVID, a major issue was its poor lighting, which made it unavailable for that…
Annkoot Ka Bhandara
Mandir Samiti, Shri ShivNarain Mandir, Sector 30, Noida organized Annkoot Ka Bhandara on 14-November, 2023. First Govardhan Bhagwan ki pooja was organized. Holy cow dung was used to make Govardhan….
Diwali Mela Time Again
As the AQI levels rose to alarming levels, fears that our Diwali Mela would be banned rose in direct proportion. After multiple attempts at planning the event, finally, things went…
Navratri Special Evening In Ram Vihar
On October 21, young girls of Ram Vihar showcased the culture and heritage of Gujarat through performances, in celebration of Navratri festival. We are lucky to have talented artists amongst us, who spared their valuable…
Table Tennis And Badminton Tournament For The Year 2023 In Ram Vihar
On October 15, 23 Table Tennis tournament was held. Our Treasurer, Manish Singh (D-414) coordinated the complete tournament and we got an overwhelming response from a fairly large number of youngsters. Kaushik Anand (D-…
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…
Vibrant and Colourful Dandiya Night @30
The Sector 30 RWA team led by Pramod Verma in association with the Dandiya ladies’ group comprising of, Shivani Chopra, Smita Nanda, Kanika Makkar, Preeti Goswami, Preeti Jain, Vandana Wahi,…
Jai Mata Di
Embowering one corner of the Sector stands a majestic Peepal tree. A couple of broken idols and religious fervour had elevated it to sorta-poojniya dimensions, some years ago. An annual…
Sector 36 Gets New RWA Committee
Elections were held in sector 36 for the formation of a new RWA management committee on October 6,2023. The new committee was elected unopposed. The new office bearers are as…
Management of Glass Waste
Glassware and other glass articles are regularly used in households and contribute to our waste once broken or when not in use. The ceramic dishes adorning your dining table or…
The Traffic Chaos Between Sectors 30 and 31
The traffic on the Shaheed Sashikant Marg between sector 31 and 36 has increased multifold and pedestrians are at a risk. The problem amplifies further due to extended construction on…
Are Weekly Vegetable Markets Still Relevant?
Long lines of stalls with fresh vegetables and fruits displayed neatly, sellers luring buyers with their high pitched voices and people with bag loads of produce barely able to maintain…
Festivals Of Celebrations Or Shopping?
Festivals are celebrations of our traditions, values and cultures. We worship deities and while doing puja we ask them to fulfil all our wishes. We buy everything to decorate our…
Light(en) Up
Sticky like tar, dark like the night, oftentimes grief and loneliness aren’t easy to scrub off from our being. There is an isolation that is felt intensely in those gut…
Admire, Not Pluck
Flowers are one of nature’s most beautiful gifts to living beings. Bees and wasps, butterflies and birds, worms and squirrels – all flock around the flowers. Every morning, observing the…
Let’s Control Pollution for a Crackerfull Diwali
A Good Thought But Still A Distant Dream Diwali is one of the most celebrated festivals of India and is eagerly awaited by all. There are many things synonymous with…
Parental Pressure On Children During Exams
All parents are in the same boat when it’s about exams or sports competitions, and when we feel the pressure we pass on the same to our kids. One of…
क्या यहाँ पी जी है?
कुछ समय से हमारे सेक्टर एक नया ट्रेंड शुरू हो गया है। सुबह, दोपहर, शाम, रात यानी किसी भी समय आपके घर की घंटी बज सकती है और जब आप…
Karwa Chauth Puja In Ram Vihar
Ram Vihar ladies celebrated Karwa Chauth on Wednesday, November 1. They celebrated with lot of fervour and enthusiasm. The ladies were dressed in their best as they were all geared…
Marathon Runner
Col. Kabir Dubey, a resident of C block Sector 31 participated in the 21 kilometre half marathon held recently. He says that age is just a number and we must…
Karva Chauth@ Hanuman Mandir
Karva Chauth pooja and rituals were duly observed in the Hanuman Mandir. So many ladies, decked in traditional attire and finery, turned up for the occasion that groups had to be formed…
Tracking the Storm, Keeping You Informed
How Our Sector Dealt with Nature’s Fury With 2023 on course to be the hottest year in recorded history, the first cool winds portending rain on 23 September were a…
An Instagram Channel For Noida
Your neighbourhood news magazine Samvada is initiating an Instagram channel for Noida that’ll talk about Noida Happening, Places, Weekend Hot Spots, Activities, Personalities and more!
Samvada Hasn’t Carried Issues Related to Sector 30
Ive noticed that the recent Samvada issues haven’t carried many articles specific to sector 30″, says a resident of Sector 30. It could be true. But it all depends on…
Operation Plastique
It isn’t every day that a resident calls up the president of the RWA and request for garbage. The BSG (Bharat Soka Gakkai) had launched a massive Plastic Recycling Scheme…
Swatchh Bharat Abhiyan by C Block RWA(31)
In response to an appeal by our Hon’able PM, Shri Narendra Modi, on the eve of Mahatma Gandhi ji’s Birthday, the RWA, C Block, Sec 31 organized a ‘One Hour…
suman kashyap on Happy Children’s Day!Well said , Hum sub toh abhi bhi bache h
Archana Sharma on Happy Children’s Day!So true ❤Beautiful narration 
Prabha Aggarwal on ‘Do Not Disturb’ Only on PaperThank you for bringing up this very anno
Amolakh Nath Segal on ‘Do Not Disturb’ Only on PaperThere is a dnd app which you are suppose
sujata chaturvedi on “Are You Ok?”, “Do You Need Any Help?”, “Can I Do Something For You?”Very well written and much needed. Kudos
Lata Agarwal on Energy Vampires-Do You Know them?Very well put. Nice read. The title is v