Sector 50 F Block
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If Only Sector 50 (F Block) Could Be Comprehensively “Clean and Green”
Spring is fast turning into summer. The colorful blooms we enjoyed in the past 2 months are still tossing their heads and braving the heat. In April trees were in…
A Great Beginning
Inaugurated on 25 February, the Cultural Club at F-34A was one of the polling centres of Sector-50. Heartening to see the first event of such significance held here, it was…
Dance in the Park
On Saturday, 20 April, Meghdutam Rangmanch invited Abha Abhivyakti Cultural Forum, led by Abha Atre, to present a dance concert of popular Bollywood songs through the ages, starting from the…
Dry Leaves Catch Fire
A massive fire broke out in one corner of the Meghdutam Park, on 20 April. This is the corner, across Meghdutam apartments, where dry leaves of the entire park are…
Elections Held for EC and Office-bearers of NOFAA
Elections for the Office-bearers and Members of Executive Committee of Noida Federation of Apartments Owners Association (NOFAA) were held recently. The entire process was done by a team of Returning…
Latest Attraction
The 2 game platforms, with Ludo and jumping-the-numbers game, in the children play section of Meghdutam Park is a new attraction that draws the family to play together. An appreciable…
ECI Walks the Extra Mile to the Doorstep
In a path-breaking initiative, the Election Commission of India (ECI) for the first time has provided the facility of home voting for the elderly and Persons with Disabilities in the…
Sunderkand Path at Alok Vihar 1
The nine-day festival of Chaitra Navratri is dedicated to the worship of Maa Durga and her nine incarnations. It celebrates Goddess Durga’s birth of the cosmos and all living things…
First-Time Voter, I Have My Say!
The excitement had been brewing for months and the day was finally here. The national elections that would decide the future of the country were finally here and this time…
Daryaganj: Books in The Park
The 28 April edition of Books in the Park received an overwhelming response, particularly to our call for donating textbooks. A significant number of textbooks were picked up by book…
His Journey in Astrology Happened by Chance
Astrology is a complex subject with various perspectives and interpretations, and pinpointing accurate timing of an event is challenging which needs commitment to continuous learning and updating knowledge base. Sunil…
My Experience on the Voting Day
Elections are the integral part of a vibrant democracy. This year elections in India are being held in seven phases from 19 April to 01 June. The result is to…
OTT Residents Running a Welfare Trust for Their Staff
We all are aware of and are facing the stress of the fast pace of life, where balancing the daily challenges becomes a task. Thinking beyond their own, some residents…
Tradition Revisited at Shuabhkamna: Devotional Navratri celebrations
Every Hindu knows the surreal story of Maa Durga defeating the buffalo demon Mahishasura. All nine days she fought the demon mark the nine auspicious days of Navratras, each 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…
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…
Shocking Car-Parking Incident of Sector-50 Market
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…
Bridging Connections through Kahaani Square
Stories are bridges of connection. They connect us to our pasts and presents, paving ways for a future of hope. They connect us to ourselves, to everyone else and everything…
Between the Pages of a Book Is a Lovely Place To Be…
Meghdutam Rangmanch organized a one of its kind book event called Daryaganj (the iconic book market every bibliophile has been to or dreams to visit at least once) and it…
ऋतु की अंगड़ाई
धरा सुंदरी का श्रृंगार है पुष्प शिशिर ऋतु के चले जाने और वसंत ऋतु के आने पर धरती पे जीव-जगत नए उत्साह से भर जाते हैं। पेड़ पौधे नव-पल्लवों, रंग-बिरंगे…
Ram Aayenge – a Ray of Hope!
The unified divine connect that has acted as a binding to the fragmented socio, religious, cultural, spiritual and emotional hues of India is very strongly being felt in the atmosphere….
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…
Holi Special Music in the Park
F Block Welfare Society supports community bonding Meghdutam Rangmanch organised a Holi Special Music and Dance in the Park on Saturday, 23 March at the Meghdutam Park Amphit-heatre. In order…
Women’s Day Celebration in Amrapali Eden Park, Sector 50 Noida
Amrapali Eden park cultural committee led by Kusum Khandelwal (A-1804, A-403) organised Women’s Day celebration on 09 March. Members of the cultural committee and Eden Park AOA maintenance staff helped…
Renewable Energy in Buildings
It was enriching meeting Arijit Ghosh at his residence, A2/206 Silver Estate, Tower 5. His scope of work is in geothermal space. India has huge potential in generating eco-friendly and…
Let’s Be Summer Ready
The onset of summers has a very prominent marker in our surroundings – the changes in the trees. Some start shedding leaves, some turn golden; on some small white insects…
The Holi Effect!
Now that we are back to the daily grind of life replaced by the euphoric mood and unbridled enthusiasm of Holi celebrations, I thought it worthwhile to do deep dive…
Callous Management of City Waste!
Noida Authority came under intense criticism by sector RWAs, especially those affected by the massive fire that broke out on 25 March evening. Some Sector 50 residents reported enormous clouds…
Holi Celebrations in Crescent
The management committee and Crescent Cultural Committee again proved their mettle in celebrating Falgun Purnima festival of Holi on 25 March. The festivities started with Holika Dahan a night prior,…
Winter Donation Drive
Amrapali Eden Park AOA and Cultural committee led by Kusum Khandelwal organised “Winter Donation Drive” on 03 March in their complex. The idea was to contribute in a collective effort and…
Awarded
Jyotish Visharad Shri Sunil Dixit, resident of The Crecent was honoured with the prestigious ‘Lifetime Achievement award’ in recognition for his longstanding contribution and dedication in the field of astrology….
Authorities Need to Intervene and Ensure Regulation of Construction Activities
The ongoing construction of the upcoming mall, Central 50, at Sector 50, has brought about numerous challenges for residents since its inception. The presence of towering cranes is not only…
Indiscriminate Bursting of Crackers
Dear all prestigious members of F-block Forums, As are all aware that board exams are going on and kids are trying to study, but indiscriminate crackers bursting is going on…
क्लब एवं सामुदायिक भवन का लोकार्पण
बहुप्रतीक्षित क्लब अत्यंत हर्ष का विषय 25 फरवरी 2024 सेक्टर 50 के लिए अत्यंत हर्ष का विषय, जिस दिन हमारा बहुप्रतीक्षित क्लब एवं सामुदायिक भवन जिसका लोकार्पण मुख्य अतिथि माननीय…
No Time Like Spring Time
There is indeed no time like Spring time, no matter which part of the world you stay. The beauty of Spring quite literary, brings a ‘spring’ to ones step, ushering…
The UP Lift and Escalator Bill 2024
Much awaited and an important decision taken by the UP Government, the UP Lift and Escalator Bill 2024, aims at enhancing high-rise resident security. It mandates lift agency’s registration, emergency…
Is Your Dog Walker Attentive?
In our fast-paced lives, entrusting our beloved pets to dog walkers can be a necessity, especially when time is limited. However, it’s crucial for pet owners to maintain vigilance over…
‘Kahaani Square’ in the Park
The art of listening to stories Listening to stories is an enjoyable experience. It engages us, makes learning fun and memorable. But if you thought reading stories or listening to…
Exchange Books, Donate Textbooks, at Daryaganj
To be held on 17 March at Central Gazebo, Meghdutam Park, Sector 50. Last month we had indicated that Daryaganj will be held in the second half of March. Now…
Management of a Society
There have been recent incidents of conflict between the residents and builders, in the newly-occupied housing societies, and with AOAs in some cases. Lack of financial transparency in operations of…
Most Debated Social Issue These Day
Fast shrinking wild life habitats due to expanding human activities is the prime cause of animal–human conflict. Courts, PETA and AWBI provide judgments without fully considering the practical difficulties humans…
Ample Parking Space!
The only open spread-out space in the F-block, Sector-50, this area accommodates not only the cars of the visitors to the temple here, but also gives parking space for the…
Plot Cleared
The vast open area behind Nilgiri School and Safal/Mother dairy is seen all clear since more than a month now. A pleasant sight, since it was a garbage dumping ground…
Community Dogs a Scare
While the Meghdutam park is a blessing for residents of F block societies, it is also a place where street dogs are now becoming a scare for the people, especially…
Traffic Increase with Change of School Timings
On 18 January, the office goers were perplexed by sudden traffic increase in the residential area of Sector-50, F block. The reason was the order by Gautam Budh Nagar basic…
Care for Strays: Bhutan’s Inspiring Journey
In an effort spanning 14 years, Bhutan undertook a remarkable sterilization and vaccination programme for stray dogs, achieving an incredible 100% success rate. This achievement was made possible through a…
Crescent Festivities in January
As Shishir Ritu commenced into January, residents were greeted with hide and seek of Sun resulting in extreme cold and foggy mornings. The two festivals celebrating “Uttarayan” or movement of…
Celebrations in Mahagun Maple
The month of January 2024 will go down in history as an iconic month. Its significance as the auspicious month when Pran Prathishtha of Shri Ram Mandir took place at Ayodhya…
Come Donate Books at ‘Daryaganj’
Mahesh Saksena, Secretary of Noida Public Library, recalls a regular practice during his engineering college days of senior students offering their textbooks to juniors once the academic session concluded. This…
A Glittering Affair to Ring in the New Year at Amrapali Eden Park
Under the twinkling lights, the entire tapestry of our society came together at the Amrapali Eden’s own ‘Park’ for an extravagant New Year’s celebration that epitomized style and spirit of…
January Events at Eden Park
On 22 January, which was a historic day for the whole country, “RamLalla Came to Eden Park” when we ladies in AEP got together and celebrated with great devotion by…
Republic Day Celebration in Alok Vihar-1
Amidst the haze and fog, Alok Vihar-1 came together to celebrate the 75th Republic Day. The event commenced with the unfurling of the national flag by the senior citizens followed…
Sundarkand Paath in Shubhkamna Society
As the whole nation was submerged in prayers during the countdown to the inaugural ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Shubhkamna Society too was caught up in the spiritual…
Stellar Seniors Celebrate New Year 2024
Apartment Owners Association, Stellar Kings Court, like every year, celebrated New Year 2024 for senior citizens at the central lawns of the society. Every year the programme is celebrated on…
Here Comes the Bansuriwala
From time to time, over gaps of months, from the comfort of our apartments we can hear basuri wala playing melodious tunes depending on the season and occasion. On 26…
Attention All Societies!
January, the month of celebration, ended with an unforeseen incident in Mahagun Maple. A fire broke out in one of the flats due to bursting of a blower heater. Thanks…
Dear Residents, Happy New Year!!
For 2024, I here propose ‘24 Wishes’ for all the Residents. (1) May all Residents, Workers, Staff and their families have good health, happiness and prosperity in 2024. (2) May…
Being a Responsible Dog Parent
The 2–3 years of Covid period, when lockdowns were announced twice, many families bought pet dogs and found comfort in their presence at home. The modern-day living of multi-storied apartment…
Slum Dwellings Within the Green Belt
Recently, there has been a concerning increase in the expansion of slum dwellings within the green belt of Sector 50, particularly in the F-block. The latest encroachment we are witnessing…
New Year Carnival at The Crescent
At The Crescent, the New Year Carnival was organized by the Crescent Cultural Committee comprising Renu Bajpai, Rita Gupta, Shruti Goel and Vanita Raina on the freezing cold New Year…
Frequent GRAP 3 – How Is It Affecting the Home Buyers
Due to the high air pollution levels in the past months and still continuing, when AQI remains at very poor or severe levels most of the time, it is important…
On UP Lift and Escalator Act
In the high-rise societies, lifts have always been the lifeline, ensuring smooth mobility for residents to their apartments. However, when not properly maintained, life can become challenging for residents relying…
GRAP III and Vehicle Ban in Delhi-NCR
Cars as new as 3–6-year-old were not allowed Air Pollution in Delhi-NCR is an annual event in winters. According to World Air quality Report prepared by IQAir, Delhi ranked fourth…
Sports Day That Was Truly Special!
On 9 December 2023, the Happy Souls Club organised an unforgettable Sports Day for children with special needs at the scenic Meghdutam Park grounds. Parents, alongside their children, enthusiastically participated…
Experience the Simple Joys of Life
In a world largely driven by AI and screen time almost inevitable for kids, I endeavour to go back to basics and experience the simple joys of life. Sharing some…
Hard Work Brings in Excellence
It is that time of the year when intense chill in the air is hardly felt by the senior students. Their eyes are set on their career goals. The energy…
Committed to Their Job!
Dear Residents, I want to express my deep appreciation for the exemplary honesty and promptness displayed by guards Babu Ram and Jeetu, of Stellar King’s Court security team. Recently, they…
High Decibel from Construction Site!
Families living in the societies, across which the construction of the commercial complex in F block is going on, are troubled and hence agitated by the high decibel sound of…
The Crescent’s Contribution
The Crescentarians are an enthusiastic lot! Always eager to contribute with all sincerity, they participated in the last lap of the Meghdutam Festival held on the first weekend of December’23…
Good News for Pet Parents
The coming up of a dog park in Sector-137, near the Expressway, is of great benefit for the pets and the pet parents. They are happy that there is a…
Meghdutam Fest 2023
Shailesh Misra, resident of Alok Vihar 2, summed up the vision of Meghdutam Rangmanch in the following message, “You are making this place so much better.” All activities and events…
November Festivities in Crescent
Kartik month, also known as Damodar month – the 8th lunar month of Hindu calendar and 4th month of Chaturmaas – is considered the Holiest Vedic month of the year….
Dusherra in Windsor
Victory of good over evil marks the celebration of Dusherra. People in Windsor Green celebrated the festival with great fervour on 24 October. Ladies in beautiful traditional clothes performed Dandiya…
Spootackular Halloween Fun
Halloween’s origin can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival known as Samahian. It is celebrated every year on 31 October. It is believed that on that day the…
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,…
Diwali Festivities at Overseas
The “Overseas Parivar” continue the tradition of celebrating all the festivals with fun and gaiety; this time also, they came together to celebrate Diwali Milan and Food Festival on the…
Crescent Fevour for Cricket and Meghdutam Fest 2023
The cricket fever took over Crescent as India marched forward winning all ten matches of the World Cup series. The much awaited finals between India and Australia on 19 November…
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 flowers. Every morning, observing the bright crim“son flowers…
स्वादिष्ट पनीर की खीर
विधि दूध – 1/2 लीटर पनीर – 80 ग्राम चीनी – 1 कटोरी या स्वादनुसार छोटी इलायची पाउडर – 1 छोटा चम्मच बादाम – 8-10 काजू 10-12 चिरोंजी – 2…
Oh… Those Breathless Days, When Crackers Went Up the Sky!
Every year, around Diwali, an unfortunate coincidence is the air pollution that takes up all the headlines everywhere. Instead of Diwali melas and pujas, all we see and read in…
Park Next to Meghdutam
A nice green strip park has come up next to the parking area (not yet functional) of Meghdutam Park and faces the under-construction Medanta hospital. It has become a good…
Road Blocked for 2 Days
Commuters faced problem and were frustrated when the road in front of the Jain Mandir was complete closed for public, on one weekend mid-November. On Saturday, vehicles were asked to…
Honorary Doctorate in Vedic Astrology
On 29 November, an Astrological Symposium was held In Kathmandu, Nepal, orchestrated by Divya Pillai, the Director of the International Vedic Astrology Federation (IVAF). During the event, Sunil Dixit, an…
Annual Convention of Seniors’ Forum
Meghdootam Senior Citizens Welfare Forum (Regd) celebrated its annual convention on 08 October in the hall of Meghdutam Apartments of F Block, Sector 50, Noida. Major General Rajdeep Singh was…
Traffic Management in F-block, Sector 50
Over the past many months, the residential area of Sector 50, F Block, has been experiencing huge traffic congestion, especially at peak hours, as people of 7x societies and others…
Festivities in Amrapali Eden Park
Amrapali Eden Park society had a series of festivities in their basket of joy. Eves of Eden Park group led by Sharmila organized Dandiya night event. It had wholehearted participation…
Durga Puja in Alok Vihar-1
After few years of lowly celebrations, Alok Vihar-1 was once again alit with joyous festivities. The ten days journey of the goddess Maa Durga was celebrated with a lot of…
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…
Meghdutam Fest 2023 Calendar of Events
• Evening Events: Saturday, 18 Nov 5.00 pm – Theatre in the Park; Saturday, 25 Nov 5.00 pm – Classical & Semi-Classical Dance Concert; Sunday, 26 Nov 6.30 pm –…
Navratri and Dusshera in Crescent
This year’s Sharad Navratri (15 Oct to 23 Oct) has been very auspicious. Starting on a Sunday, it is believed that Goddess Durga came on an elephant, the divine association…
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 Morning Time ‘Busy’ness
The morning hours at this wide road that runs between Jain Mandir and The Crescent apartments see brisk business of fruit and vegetable vendors, especially by those who visit the…
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…
Crucial to Address Issues to Maintain Quality of Life
The barricading of the ‘commercial plot’, the strip of land facing societies across Mahagun Maple to Meghdutam apartments, sent ripples of concern among the residents staying on this side of…
19th Durga Puja on a Wider Canvas
This year Saptarshi Sangha celebrated its 19th Durga Puja autumnal festival with full fervour on a wider canvas, at the Sector-50 Community Centre. Every evening, the adjoining link road was…
इस दीवाली प्राकृतिक रंग, फूल-पत्तों का प्रयोग करें
नवरात्रि गयी दुर्गा मां सड़क पर आ गई! पूजा का सामान, मूर्तियां पार्कों के किनारे आ गई!! सभी से करबद्ध निवेदन हैं, कृपया अपना पूजा का सामान मूर्तियां अपनी घर…
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…
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