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Live in Relationships Under Indian Law Duece Gen next’s opinion on relationships today Soaring High A compendium of Information for those interested in studying Varied abroad Orientations- What’s normal about being different? Khanna Sutra What is the recipe for Vikas Khanna’s success? Valentine Recipes EVE’S TIMES February 2013 edit-o-real EVE’S TIMES www.evestimesonline.com Creating a Value Based Society CEO (Global Operations) : Nischinta Editor-in-Chief : Swati Amar Deputy Editor : Namrata Amarnath India is now ready to welcome Wal-Mart, Tesco and Star Bucks. What Associate Editor : Valsala Menon better news for young Indians? And the seniors too; their numbers will Head, Graphics & Design : Ashwini Raje .Bhonsle soon be swelling to gargantuan proportions down the years even as we Editor Art & Culture: Malini Shankar transform from a nation of 70 percent youngsters to 70 percent seniors in Production Executive : B.Sabitha about four decades from now. Large sections of the population, especially Marketing Coordination: Sivakumar the young are ready for importing western cultures, in its entirety, in a big Editor, TeenMag: Kirthi Gita Jayakumar way despite the fact that it has not proven good even for its own country. Social Media Exe & Assoc Editor, TeenMag The ‘I, me, myself,’ culture is now here to stay. And the upshot of it too. Alexandreena Sneha Radhish Advertising & Mktg: Retail chains and BPOs (read call centres) have made inroads into our R.Ravichandran society for a decade now providing financial independence to a huge Prashant number of youngsters, especially girls who are school drop outs or have Kirthivasan mustered enough courage to wade through school leaving. Young girls Circulation: Jaganathan, James have come to realize the benefits of financial independence and would Expert Panel: like to enjoy the fruits of their labor. Karti Chidambaram Padmashri Dr.V.Mohan This said, there is a large section of the Indian population, more in the Mallika Badrinath rural areas so to say, that is conveniently holding on to the chauvinistic Brinda Jayaraman tradition and gender superiority tenaciously , if only for the benefits that Dr. Priya Selvaraj they have been amassing for centuries now. Raw animal power and primal Vijaya Chamundeeswari instinct of man have always subjugated the frail Indian woman, however Usha Subramaniam qualified, intelligent and contributing she has been. In a society where Chitra Mahesh all whims and fancies of a man have been met by women folk and every nuance of her behavior has been subjected to the control of unqualified Writer’s Panel: and undeserving men, the sudden implications of cultural change portend Nischinta (New York) Namrata (Jodhpur) dangers. Gayatri T.Rao (Mumbai) If women go out, earn their monies and live the way they want, who will Chandrika Radhakrishnan (Bengaluru) cater to the needs of men? Timely food, children well looked after, house Priyanka Sakhamuru ( Hyderabad) well kept, large sections of male workforce working sporadically but living Prof. N.Natarajan off their wives for their food, alcohol and sex? The result is for all to see. Padmini Natarajan Kanchana Rao Skeletons are tumbling out every day as reams of newsprint are spurning Kirthi Gita Jayakumar out horror rape stories across the country. How India has been treating Jinal Patel (Pune) its women is now out in the open, for the entire world to see. Niranjana Hariharanandan (Pune) Geeta Canpadee (China) The Indian woman has seen it all……Life snuffed out before the girl child Radha Chandrasekar (Singapore) can even see the light of day, middlemen cheating on hapless women who Kshitij ( London) are renting out their wombs or selling their kidneys for the benefit of Aarti Kamat (Kolkata) their children and families, fathers raping daughters (which seems to be a Anuradha Ganeshan (Bengaluru) regular feature now), girls sold by relatives, beaten, abused by alcoholic G V Ashok Murthy (Bengaluru) fathers, brothers, husbands and sons, honour killings, khaap panchayats Rishi Wadhwa, Mumbai doling out anti women justice, girls deprived of education, food, basic Bhagya L. Ayyavoo, Chennai necessities of life, overworked, with every shred of respect and dignity Jayalakshmi Saroj, New Delhi denuded…… Eve’s Times Group Volume 7 Issue 6 for the month of The time has come for us to reinvent our values based on respect for February 2013. 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29| STUDYING IN GREEN PASTURES- All you wanted to know about studying abroad

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YOU 45| CHANGING PERCEPTIONS- Feature stories on all facets of love 8| Shubha Krishnan on her experience in pursuing her Masters abroad 9| LOVE TRIUMPHS 47| SAFE AND SOUND IN AN BOLLYWOOD CELEBS SPEAK OUT ALIEN LAND- Tips for women studying abroad on accommodation REGULARS 11| LOVE ACTUALLY What love actually means to gen next. 621 Jus’ Ask Brinda TEEN MAG 631 Salt n Pepper Korner 12| LONG DISTANCE 541 Desperation day 641 Health File- Vote for Oats RELATIONSHIPS 551 Jest for Laughs How viable are they? 781 Health and Fitness 561 Canteen banter 801 Exotic destinations- Greece 13| TEEN RELATIONSHIPS 571 Graffiti What can go wrong? 841 Art Nook- living alive 611 For your eyes only 851 Citizens’ Voice 14| VARIED ORIENTATIONS- POTPOURRI Interviews with people born with 861 Events and Product varied orientations 691 Recipes of frozen yoghurt Launches

17| LOVE, DATING AND 721 Khanna sutra- Vikas Khanna Cover pix: Gurmeet and Debina WISDOM 741 Helping hands- Rajinder Coordinated: Gayatri T Rao A critical analysis. Johar

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The cover story was hard hitting, bringing Arvind , Chennai INDIA OUTRAGED out the gruesome details of the shameful incident and highlighting the apathy of our nation’s keepers of law, political leaders and Naan Resident Indian January 2013 others. Yes, we young Indians are ashamed I am proud to say that I am a resident Indian. about all the crimes against women that Good to read about all the fine things NRIs are happening in our country and we contribute to our nation. Today not many would like to pledge our support for the criticize NRIs for being unpatriotic and cause of women. We want to be different leaving their mother country for personal from our older generations in not defining enhancement. Good for them. But it is also boundaries on the basis of gender, caste, time some of them had a change of outlook religion etc. We would like to build a new, as far as our country is concerned. These young India on the basis of equal respect, exclusive mortals leave the Indian shores and justice and opportunities for all. Our fight continue to harbor the same attitudes that against all social evils will continue until this India had when they were in their school/ is realized. college years. They continue to believe that relatives and friends expect them to come Students from Delhi laden with ‘phoren’ goods like chocolates, dairy products, electronic gadgets, textile Letters to the editor What’s so funny after etc. Little do they realize that today all gadgets are launched globally and nothing all? is available elsewhere which is not available A very interestingly put together in India. The extra cautious approach to compendium of humor articles covering be distant and clandestine about disclosing diverse facets of Indian humor, especially details of their employment, home and life in movies. It is sad that we lack stalwarts abroad springs from the fact that they are like Johnny Walker, Mehmood, and worried that some of their ‘predatory’ unsurpassable Tamil comedians like Nagesh, relatives may thrust their CVs under their Manorama, Chandra Babu, Cho Ramaswamy noses and expect them to be launching pads and others. The south Indian film industry for their careers. Here again they are sadly has contributed a lot in this respect mistaken because India seems to be far throwing up a huge line of comedians and above other countries in term of providing remaining largely unaffected by sex, toilet opportunities, jobs and salaries. We resident and sick humor from the west or north Indians sincerely hope that NRIs come Indian influence for that matter. Even Vivek’s home for their holidays and spend fun comedy tracks, barring a few, are satirical time with family and friends, dispelling their critiques on social issues and elicit belly unfounded fears about their relatives and quivering laughter. Unfortunately, aping the their suspected ulterior motives. west, sex and invariably toilet related issues A concerned resident Indian, Chennai form the fodder for a lot of comedy tracks we find that are gripping the Bollywood and southern cinema in a big way. Thankfully, we have also moved away from the grossly unjust evil of ridiculing corpulent (which may be due to medical conditions!) or disabled people, which were impediments

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EVE’S TIMES February 2013 7 LOVE TO LOVE YOU Putting your love, trust, and understanding in each other little by little, day by day is the perfect recipe for a stronger relationship.

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8 EVE’S TIMES February 2013 ere is only one kind have a live-in relationship or marriage.” On a concluding note Sara says, “Nothing of love, but there are better than getting married to the one you Gurmeet also agrees, “I would say ‘to thousands of different love! Love is a beautiful feeling. Go ahead, “Th each his own’. Who am I to comment fall in love, even if it does not work out, copies,” says a French Proverb. It is on somebody’s life and way of thinking? I at least it is better to have loved and lost human to fall in love and celebrities are believe in the motto of live and let live.” rather than never experiencing it!” no exception. It is a different matter that their love culminates in marriage or the marriage lasts or not. Here are a couple of celebrities from the small screen, who talk about their successful marriage to their sweethearts.

Sara Khan is famous for her role as Alka Tiwari in Dhoond Legi Manzil Hamein. She met her husband Arfeen in Mumbai, which she finds strange.

Gurmeet Choudhary calls himself an Indian from Bihar. He is famous as Ram of the recent Sagar Arts’ The Ramayan (new), which started in 2008 on NDTV and was later dubbed into other Indian languages. He met his co-star in the serial, Debina Bonnerjee (she actually did play the role of Sita in the same serial) in Mumbai at a friend’s place. And during the first meeting itself he felt something special for her.

Made for each other

It was Sara’s gut feeling that told her, she and Afreen were made for each other. Gurmeet and Debina realized that they were missing each other a few days after they stopped meeting. He recollects, “We wanted to see and talk. We were both very happy when we were together. It didn’t take us long to realize that we were made for each other. I am so happy we had that chance meeting.”

Sara went on to get married to her Prince Charming in the Islamic tradition. ‘Ram’ and ‘Sita’ had their marriage first registered and then followed it up with Hindu traditional rituals. He reminisces, “We had the regular sangeet and then had a dinner party for all the friends and family.”

Commitment

While Sara finds first love innocent, Gurmeet is very conservative about it. He insists, “The first is the last which lasts forever. There is nothing like second love or a third love. I believe that love is for keep’s sake. If it changes then it never was love in the first place.”

People, today, have been found to fall in and out of love often. Relationships have become transient. That is why many people go for live-in relationships to test their love. Sara doesn’t approve of it. According to her, “I don’t approve of it simply because I don’t agree why people would plan and fall in love! If it happens, it happens and if it does not work out, then that’s different. I think Love Triumphs it is you who have to decide if you want to Gayatri T Rao

EVE’S TIMES February 2013 9 Long Distance

ut of sight, out of mind. Long distance spells doom, et al. We’ve heard them all. There’s always been a debate on this Okind of romance. Couples living apart in different cities have a different story Not for the Faint Hearted to tell. They spilled their beans on the nuances of being in a long distance Priyanka Sakhamuru relationship and what kept them going.

Vinay*, a 27 year old research scholar Don’t they feel left out when they hang stay in two different cities. We are not from Hyderabad has been with his girl out with other couple friends? “To see married, but still we treat each other for almost three years. According to what you want right in front of you in like husband and wife. We share every him it doesn’t take much to keep the that way makes you wish you could aspect of our lives and that has helped romance alive. “When you are not with have it too,” answers Dilip. Vinay and us a lot.” his girlfriend found a logical solution to each other most times, it really helps us Couples in long distance relationships understand how much we mean to one this situation. “We are always in touch; we keep sending messages to each agree that there have been tough times another,” says Vinay. His girlfriend lives but got over them with their respective in Mumbai and unless they see each other throughout the day with a dose of sweet nothings every now and then. partners. They all agree that it calls other every three months or so, they for a lot of sacrifice from both sides. start getting very cranky and moody. It’s something that couples living in the same city would be jealous of!” adds “It means that you know you can’t be According to Dilip*, a degree college there physically on difficult days for student communicating frequently Vinay. Initially Pallavi avoided hanging out with other couples as much as your sweetheart. It is a real test of faith is the key ingredient in sustaining a in oneself and your relationship,” adds relationship. “My girlfriend and I talk possible. “I explained to my friends about how I felt and they were quite Pallavi. Giving many birthdays, one or a lot, whether it is online or on the two Valentines’ Day and other similar phone,” adds Dilip. understanding. But it got easier with time and I was able to go out with all of occasions a miss is part and parcel of Says content writer, Pallavi* about her them,” says Pallavi. long distance relationships. relationship with her boyfriend of five Commitment problems are common At the end of the day, Vinay says that years, “The first two and a half years he and his girlfriend have never taken of our time together was spent in in long distance relationships. That is what most people would like to each other for granted. This funda has different cities. Every free moment we kept them going for three years. Dilip’s got we spoke on the phone or texted. believe. But not for Pallavi. “I’ve always stood by the phrase – absence makes relationship mantra is commitment, We tried to meet up every now and communication and patience. Well, we then. We took pictures if we missed out the heart grow fonder. We also knew that the distance was only temporary wish these young all the best for the on something important and shared it future and a happy Valentines’ Day. with each other. This way we stayed and before long we would be together totally involved,” she adds. again. That way we did not have to *Name changed to protect identity encounter commitment issues,” she says. Says Vinay on this subject, “We

12 EVE’S TIMES February 2013 THINGS THAT CAN GO WRONG Kirthi Gita Jayakumar

was in class ten, he was in class twelve. He was every girl’s dream, with his chocolate brown eyes and creamy smooth skin, floppy hair and a penchant for sports and music. The teachers wouldn’t chide him, but look at him with a mild amusement and zero anger when he fell out of their good books- such was his charm. She was at the top of her class, ready to take on the world as her board exams loomed before her. Scoring straight A‘s and with laurels aplenty to her credit, she was the perfect role model for young girls. And then one fine day, he swept her off her feet, and she fell for his charm. For eight months, they were the Brangelina of school, the cynosure of all eyes. In those rose-tinted eight months, she put everything on hold, as her “relationship” “burgeoned and bloomed”.

Come home to meet my parents, no? She before you fall headlong into one of the winds of the new and modern blew, these asked, many a time. No, I’m busy. Nope… toughest pits of your life- it is perhaps traditions were thrown into disarray by What for? Eh, come on now don’t be a interesting to say the least, as long as the advent of something terrible: the era child! it remains just a recreation; and most of precociousness. Suddenly, young people definitely troublesome, if you let it lead were beginning to say, see, read and do Her feather head didn’t notice any of the way you live your life. things beyond what was acceptable for the signs- this was nothing serious, this their age. You have the rules, we have the was barely anything important for him. Albeit sounding like an unholy cross exceptions. This became their buzzword, Distracted as she was, down went her between good ol’ Scrooge and The their cherished war cry, as they pounced grades, down went her laurels. He was Grinch, the strong support of experience- into relationships and began “falling in her world, her “everything”. And then he perhaps the best teacher in the love”. Gone were the days where movies dropped the bomb. I’m off to the US next University of Life- coupled with a brief dispensed with kissing scenes to show a year after the Boards, we should break up. perusal of varied literature and media of suggestive picture of two birds together, She begged, she pleaded, she cried. Her different forms backs me up. Technically, or two roses leaning over one another. studies went in the opposite direction, man being a social animal, is in need of Sex, sleaze and indecency began selling her grades plummeted. Her ambitions “relationships”, “associations”, “alliances”. like hotcakes, while youngsters began slept, remaining dormant and rotting. He builds these connections around donning skimpier clothing, drinking him to ensure that he lives in a state of and smoking, and acting like seasoned A gregarious youngster can whittle collectiveness, rather than isolation. And “spouses” in the twilight days of their down into a timorous parody of the who wants to live in an ivory tower? “marriage”. real person he or she was, believing that Right? So as time and people evolved, being in a relationship is sublime, and culture and tradition decided to precede Do I sound like someone from the 1930s? even assuming that all else has an equal every endeavour that man came up with, Maybe. But do I make sense? I believe so. place, or something about that extent by seeking to streamline it with the is nothing short of profane. Are you the appropriate modus operandi- rules were The bottom-line is simple. No matter kind of person that is hooked onto the made, accepted behaviour was established what the era, what the culture or the idea of Mills and Boon, or sweet sixteen as including this-and-that. And man lived region, youngsters are youngsters, and romances packaged and presented in the happily, at least for some time. When the toeing the line is definitely not acceptable. leaves of a book? Here’s a simple caveat

EVE’S TIMES February 2013 13 VARIED ORIENTATIONS DIFFERENT PERCEPTIONS Niranjana Hariharanandanan

e says he’s gay’ and we call him different. ‘We say we’re straight’ and he calls us different! Raised eyebrows, sniggers physical abuses, Htaunts , these are some of the physical and mental torments differently oriented minority section of the community is subject ed to and ironically Section 377 has legalized homosexuality while we, the seemingly ‘straight’ forward sections of the society do not see eye to eye with it.

It is a sad plight to see that most of this minority section is scared to come out into the open about their sexual orientation due to fear of rejection from society, profession, friends and family. They stay in the dark living a lie, lying to friends and family, people around them and most importantly to themselves.

Statistics quote that there are over 7500 people in Tamil Nadu who are differently Homosexuality has been oriented. Moreover over 7.5% of India’s population belongs to this minority. Why is it legalized by the court of that society views them with tinted glasses? law but how much does Why are they not granted equality or treated society see eye to eye the same as us? with it? Why are these differently oriented people treated differently? Why On taking up a survey for a talk show on this does society judge them issue, I had conducted a survey on why these people are treated differently. The answers with tinted glasses? were very disturbing.

Some say that it is an abomination and something that should not be practiced. They perceive it in the same league as incest, bestiality and pedophilia. The latter do not harm anyone but are still disgusting. Some find it sinful and an abomination in the eyes of god. Some find it harmful and bad for medical reasons while others are plain scared of being associated with such people.

14 EVE’S TIMES February 2013 recollect not too long ago, real estate assets, etc. The traditional certain reservations expressed dichotomy of western culture and Love and by readers as to the emotional Indian culture, which arrogantly toll multiple dating might inflict proclaimed the deeper, more superior on its practitioners. I gather that nature of the latter, is no longer as Iit is never easy too when two people relevant. Because Indian culture is no Dating- who are so attached have to separate, longer Indian culture, given just how notwithstanding who takes the consumerist we have become. We have decision to call it quits. Ever so often, retained the worst of both aspects Sharing the toll inflicted by such separation of that dichotomy and left ourselves even reaches a point, where one might in a very complicated place. So, first resort to extreme measures such as and foremost, let us stop looking stalking, assault and murder. But to at westernization in the context of Wisdom what extent can we blame dating for consumerism alone and dig deeper to Ashok G.V. this behaviour and is westernization really see reality for what it is. As bitter the source of this evil? as the truth is, ladies and gentlemen, the western countries seem much happier than us and one really needs to introspect about the aforementioned First of all, be advised that in so far dichotomy thanks to this fact. as the happiness index is concerned, Denmark with its liberal culture, ranked on top followed by predominantly western nations such as Finland, Having said that, I am a strong subscriber Netherlands, Canada, etc. In my recent of dating and see no harm or foul in interactions with people from the west, multiple dating whatsoever. Going a I have noticed a strong commitment step further, I will even argue that it is to spirituality in them contrary to our not only harmless but even necessary own obsession with wealth, career, to truly achieve growth as a person

EVE’S TIMES February 2013 17 Pro Bono

lthough Indian law is very staunch in its stand on the question of marriage, and does not mention anything about Live-In Arelationships under the ambit of family laws, the relationship has not been beyond the scope of Law. Section114 of the Evidence Act 1872 notes that certain facts can be presumed – therefore, marriage may be presumed if a man and wife live together for a stipulated period of time, sharing conjugal relations. This legitimizes live- in relationships.

No law at present deals with the concept of live-in-relationships and their legality. Even in the absence of a specific legislation on the subject, it is praise-worthy that under The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, all benefits are bestowed on a woman living in such kind of arrangement by reason of being covered within the term “domestic relationship” under Section 2(f). Couples prefer to choose it only to have no responsibility of any sort, but if it is guided by some law, then it would not be so readily preferred.

The need for a legal provision is felt to secure the future of a child born from a relationship which has not taken the shape of marriage. The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 accords legitimacy to every child whether result of void, voidable or valid marriage. But no laws grant property and maintenance rights to a child of a live-in marriage.

In case the parties to a live-in- relationship decide to move out of it, to LIVE-IN RELATIONSHIPS secure the rights of a child whom none of the parents want to keep, there must be a provision that any of them would be responsible to look after the child. UNDER INDIAN LAW To ensure that his rights are actually Kirthi Gita Jayakumar given, Court may appoint a guardian. The child is entitled to get a share in the property of both the father as well as the mother.

EVE’S TIMES February 2013 19 Legal Insight

Law, Love and Marriage in India-A Provocative Critique Ashok G V

be fairly honest, the name of the topic itself invokes To utmost contempt in me. For love to be regulated either by law or any kind of regulatory framework, social, ethical or moral, is to me, entirely unacceptable and a gross breach of my right and need for privacy in my life. Personally, I believe that I loathe, are an anathema to human law or social norms can only impose fundamental rights. But did it stop nature and the burdens they impose regulations which prevent absolute there? lead to unintended consequences, including deviant behaviour. But then wrongs such as abuse, violence and No, it went on to equate long term live non-consensual behaviour. But beyond again I ask myself, before blaming the in relationships to marriage thereby judiciary’s flawed approach to live in this non-negotiable thresholds and making it clear that marriage was a within the ambit of consent, whatever relationships, isn’t it only reflective higher and more acceptable form for of our own society’s notions of love, said and done between two people is an unrelated man and woman to enjoy entirely their business and no one has marriage and family being hypocritical, love and sexual relations than any other skewed and plain wrong? I am seriously the right to interfere. Also evolving form. Plus isn’t it also patronizing when any absolute standards for this area of annoyed by those loose statements you overwhelm the intelligence and that say that Indians are morally upright human behaviour is next to impossible informed consent of two adults in a live because each individual is unique in and have family values, when a good in relationship saying they had no idea lot of us have a highly calculative and his/her capacity to form individualistic what was right or wrong for them and ideas of love, sex and marriage making materialistic approach to relationships therefore it is for the state to give them and love based on wealth, power and it difficult to generate a mean value for marital status? If one tries to justify it assessment. And given I live in a country control, far less virtuous than the in the name of “protecting women’s western man. that believes in the exact opposite of interests”, it is nothing but an insult that thought, it is not easy being yours to the intelligence of those members truly. of the fairer sex who have taken a Marriage The Law on Love, Marriage and conscious decision to not marry and just “live-in” with their partner. Sex A recent jewellery ad on a popular I, being a staunch liberalist, have a grouse radio station, carried the voices of girls Even when we seemingly become with the judiciary’s two faced approach of different ages, including a perceptibly liberal, the conservative sub-texts in to live in relationships. I realize I am little girl child and an old woman, all that approach are all too apparent. picking a bone with the traditions and saying they want to get married because Take for example, live in relationships. morals most consider sacred through of a newly designed stock of wedding The Judiciary accepted the same as what I will be writing, but these morals jewellery hitting their stores. Are being perfectly legal and within one’s

EVE’S TIMES February 2013 21 IS A LIVE-IN RELATIONSHIP AN EASIER OPTION THAN MARRIAGE TODAY?

YOUNG INDIA VOICES THEIR VIEWS Alexandreena Sneha Radhish

No. Not in my opinion.I think women lose their value in live-in’s, but in today’s urban lifestyle who am I to judge people’s choices? If the people involved are in search of companionship and compatibility before tying the knot then i guess it is acceptable at some level. But in my view marriage is the right way to go.

- Rohith Sarcar

I don’t think it is the easier option but it could be a more comfortable one. With marriage there are so many things that have to be put into place; with a live-in, it is a lot easier. You rent a house, you move in and you starting living together. Same as a marriage only without it being official. Plus today more and more married couple are living apart for career or other reasons so,I feel that it totally depends on the mindset of the people and their lifestyle requirements.

- Vishnu

As an educated, intellectual and independent woman of this generation I feel that living in with your partner will create a better understanding about each other which will in turn reduce the distance and lapse of communication that may take place in the initial stage of living together after marriage. We will know exactly what we want from one another, we can define our space, learn each other’s strengths and weaknesses and then take a decision on whether one’s partner is the ideal person to spend the rest of one’s life with. Even the smallest thing like buying vegetables can help you decide whether he/she is the right person. However I do think that marriage is very important and ideally a live-in relationship should end in a marriage. :)

- Shruti Sudhakaran

I feel marriage is the right way to go about this. Especially in a country like ours where traditions and culture holds so much value in our lives, going against those beliefs would not be correct. Although western culture has set-in, I still feel that we should hold on to the values and traditional systems that India has grown with over many many years. I am not against live-in relationships but I would rather not get into one myself. It is definitely a convention in the west but I don’t think we are truly ready for it.

- Deepak Singh

I believe that marriage is a celebration of an existing relationship however, if people cannot live together then they shouldn’t consider marriage in any case. I feel that a live-in gives the two a chance to experience life together as a couple and as individuals as well. I mean that we need to be able to be ourselves with our partners no matter what the situation so, a live-in gives one an opportunity to experience and assess the situation as a whole. So whether you choose to get married or not is secondary but a live in is a must in my opinion before taking the leap.

- Arun Bhattacharya

I think when you are married you put up with so many things before really thinking of calling it quits. When one marries, we don’t just marry the person, we marry the entire family; so when we aren’t happy with something in a marriage, we try talking but if that doesn’t work we try working around it and if that doesn’t work we try overlooking it and thus begins the downfall of the marriage. But in the case of a live-in, if you are not happy with the way things are and you rather not deal with what’s happening you can simply say “bye bye,” and walk away with a clean slate.

A marriage however has its own benefits. You have the support and security of your spouse and your family as well, in a live-in there is no guarantee that your partner will try 10 times at working something out before giving up. He/she may call it quits in the very first attempt and there wont be much you can do to stop them.

- Divya Dinakar

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EVE’S TIMES February 2013 25 Creating Global Education System in India Valsala Menon

rof. (Dr.) Manikrao research in order to gain national and M. Salunkhe, Vice- international acclaim. So, Dr. Salunkhe Chancellor, Central ventured into a hitherto unexplored University of Rajasthan is field of polymer supported reagents in an eminent educationist Organic Synthesis. This helped him to Pwith 29 years of experience as a Teacher interact with internationally renowned and Academic Administrator with an Prof. Patchornik who invited him later enviable academic background of on to work with him at the prestigious having worked in a College, University Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel. Department, Institute of Science, There Dr. Salunkhe was honored Mumbai and as Vice-Chancellor of to be able to work in the lab of Prof Shivaji University, Kolhapur . Prof. Weizmann himself, the first President Salunkhe is of the opinion that in of Israel. the 21st Century, coordinated and collaborative efforts of institutions will After that, there was no looking back go a long way in improving quality and for him and Dr. Salunkhe was able to standards of teaching and research. This work with eminent professors like Prof necessitates inter exchange of faculty Latsinger at Northwestern University, and students, joint collaborative R & D USA. efforts, more industry–academia inter Dr. Salunkhe’s consistency and exchange. dedication to work earned him a letter A man of far sighted vision is in the field of appreciation from theVice Chancellor of education, Prof Salunkhe’s journey himself. Later, he was selected as Prof. however commenced from a humble of Organic Chemistry at the Institute home in Maharashtra. He was born of Science, Mumbai and subsequently and brought up in a small village near he became the head of the department Sangli in Maharashtra. Even though his of Chemistry. In the year 2000, he father was a farmer, he encouraged his was appointed as the Director of the son to excel in academics and thus, Dr. Institute. In June of 2004, Dr. Salunkhe Salunkhe went on to procure his B Sc, M was appointed as the Vice Chancellor Sc and finally his doctorate from Shivaji of Shivaji University, Kohlapur. University, Kolhapur. After procuring His extensive interactions with his doctorate, he joined Vivekanand academic fraternities for colleges and College, Kolhapur as a lecturer in universities at national and international Chemistry and later was selected as a levels have helped him to develop a lecturer in Shivaji University, Kolhapur. keen insight which stands him in good His guide, Dr. Professor Jagdale stead to serve the community with a encouraged him to continue his sense of purpose and meaning.

26 EVE’S TIMES February 2013 A highly noteworthy and bold decision of Prof Salunkhe has been to commence B Tech and M Tech courses in a traditional University system with the founding of the International School of Engineering and Technology. As the academic head of the Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Dr. Salunkhe has tried to inject transparency, openness and policy based administration to make the system more student and society friendly and useful.

Eves Times is privileged to have Dr. Salunkhe exchange his views with us on education, globalization of education and academics in general. Here are the excerpts.

How does Indian higher Q education compare with that of other nations in terms of quality and standards?

When we look at other nations such as Korea and China, we are at a decided disadvantage. Korean and Chinese Universities are very good, creative and they have excellent infrastructure in place. Combined with that is interesting academia, diversity in the campus, i.e., there are lots of students from other countries, and this helps the students to mingle and get to know and vibe with one other better. But when compared to Universities in Bangladesh and Pakistan, we do definitely rank better. In countries like Korea and China, corporates like Samsung and LG invest in their universities. They, the Koreans and the Chinese are keen to know that their children get the best of education. Even if they go abroad to pursue their higher studies, they are keen on returning back to the country of their origin.

A positive side these days is that reverse brain drain has started in India. Since the US economy is not doing too well, countries like Japan, Korea and India are able to secure good manpower.

The trend is catching on all too fast; even in Indian Universities, the western module of education is being adopted. Grades are issued instead of marks. The system of FDI in education is catching on, say for instance in Australia, where students from all over the world come there to study in their universities.

EVE’S TIMES February 2013 27 Do you think globalization Education should transcend all borders. Q has led to a drastic change in All universities should have all branches; the character of students? there shouldn’t be separate universities for medicine, engineering and so on. Well, if you go to a university or college in Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai or Pune, Everything should be brought together the atmosphere is totally different; in under one roof and there should be the sense it is conducive for students frequent interaction among students from all over the world. Globalization is from all disciplines. People should have a healthy trend, and this helps to attract knowledge sharing and that is the only students from different countries to way innovations can be made possible. come to India and study in our colleges When people from varied disciplines and Universities. interact more often, differing and creative ideas will emerge. Even though cultural exchange at times can pose problems, it is not a grave scenario. In fact, our students too get to interact with students from differing In order to have quality in higher countries and communities and in education, we need to start right the long run, it only turns out to be from the grass roots level, right from advantageous to students. It helps to the primary and secondary education develop a broader outlook on life and levels. create a more tolerant outlook and promotes a sense of belongingness at a global level.

What can be done to place Q Indian Universities and colleges at a global level?

There should be more interaction between teachers and students. In institutions like IIM, of course, there is a lot of interaction among students and teachers. I must stress that the interaction between teachers and students is of utmost importance. Well, to place India on a global plane, Prof. (Dr.) Manikrao M. Salunkhe, our universities must expand. We need Vice-Chancellor, to concentrate more on quality rather than quantity. If I were to pin point the Central University of Rajasthan factors needed to enhance our quality of education, I would stress on these factors:

Student- teacher ratio in colleges and universities.

Curriculum development.

Proper assessment of the students based on how they interact with others in the society.

And how firmly rooted are the values inculcated in the student.

Moral values are very essential. What is the use of a technocrat without social and moral values? He would be a hindrance to the society.

28 EVE’S TIMES February 2013 tudents aspiring to cost of living in the U.K. The British Courses that can be pursued study abroad have many Government offers a scholarship for in UK, among others, are options and choices and promising leaders through the Foreign this can make it difficult and Commonwealth Office. Over for them to decide where 2,000 post graduates who are pursuing to study. Most students already have master’s degrees in any field can apply. Computer Science and IT San idea of what is important to them. However, the courses they take should Engineering and Technology However this can often be based on be relevant to the development of their what their friends have decided or country, and their home country must MBA and Management sometimes it is their parents’ choice. have an economic affiliation with the The first endeavor is to understand United Kingdom. Medicine and Health Care what is important for the student and his/her parents. Also the student’s Aviation, Travel and Hospitality academic and other achievements have Other scholarships offered are Reach to be considered. Factors such as cost Media, Films and Journalism Oxford Undergraduate Scholarships for of study, rankings of institutions, entry Developing Country Students, Brendish criteria as well as specific factors such Family Foundation Scholarships and as a preferred location etc. are taken Longhorn Opportunity Scholarship. into account. After all this exercise, the To get a scholarship, there are many students are usually better focused and things that a student can do to clear about best options. increase chances to get a scholarship USA in the UK. Every applicant is different Besides the fact that America offers the just as every school has different very best, both in terms of educational Most students already have a fair idea requirements for granting scholarships facilities as well as lifestyle, there are regarding the country where they to international students. When certain things about America that want to study although there are a you apply for a scholarship, schools makes it undeniably one of the most few who are still exploring options. will rarely grant that scholarship sought after educational hubs in the The traditional destinations such based on a single qualification. world. To begin with, America has as the UK, the USA, and Australia are more than 10 campuses per country still popular but alternate destinations Many UK colleges offer aid to than any other country in the world. are also coming up. Asia is becoming a foreign undergraduate students. At the undergraduate level, the US hub for international students. Dubai, Some schools do offer scholarships provides excellent programs both in Malaysia and even China could become for international students, or have the traditional as well as professional the next destination for international special programs to help foreign subjects. Apart from variety, some of students. Statistics for certain students / international students. the advantages of studying in the US are countries may change from year to exposure to cutting edge technology, year but overall the numbers seem to be growing every year.

Let us run a rain check on the countries and the courses offered along with study benefits STUDYING IN GREENER in terms of scholarships. PASTURES Kanchana. Rao U.K Students from all over the world use scholarships to pay for studies in the U.K each year. The British government funds many grants, scholarships, and fellowships for various institutions and fields of study. There are many scholarships provided to students if they want to study in the U.K. Institutions. Organizations offer funding schemes to help students to pay the fee and the

EVE’S TIMES February 2013 29 welfth Standard and the university across the globe. Added to it Students can also check out the world tension mounts not just is the improving economic conditions rankings of universities from reputed on the student but on of parents who can now afford to send websites but the best of them all is the his/her parents as well. their children abroad to study and ‘QS World University Rankings ’. The What next? Where next? education loans offered by financial Are the two big questions which keep institutions and banks have encouraged Tvibrating in their minds all along. students of the 21st century to think beyond their own country. Till the turn of the new miilenium the most sought after professions They are now eager to get into foreign rankings vary for different subjects were engineering, medicine, law universities at the undergraduate but you get first hand information of and chartered accountancy. It was level itself. And the courses can be the best universities across the globe. stereotypical and aimed in one anything from engineering to finance direction. Undergraduation was done to hotel management, design, fashion, http://www.topuniversities.com/ in India and only a chosen few who photography to even subjects as vague university-rankings were intelligent or lucky enough to as museum & art gallery management. grab a scholarship, left the shore to And tapping on to this opportunity is Here are some well researched tips pursue higher education abroad. And a huge industry targeting countries like which can aid students interested in higher education was usually in the India, China and other South East Asian pursuing their undergraduate studies field of engineering, medicine and law. countries where education fairs are abroad. constantly held. Top universities from Start planning your undergraduate However, the setting in of the internet across the world gather at a venue destination from year 10 itself. age has revolutionized the entire where prospective students can go concept of education.With the world and interact with the faculty members at your fingertips and global knowledge and get first hand information of shrinking into one small tablet on your the respective universities they are If you are aiming at American study table, students today are having interested in. universities then SAT is a must. You access to information of each and every

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EVE’S TIMES February 2013 33 can start preparing for SAT from your of start up companies in your city and Even if you don’t get the subject of high school days itself. There are a lot try approaching them and learn about your choice, get into the best university of institutes in almost every Indian city their success/failures.If you want to get because brand name does matter when offering SAT coaching. into bio medicine work in some clinic it comes to recruitment. Names like for a while. If interested in catering, Harvard, Stanford, MIT, NUS, LSE, and then work in a hotel, fast food joint. Imperial College do matter. Universities in the rest of the world To get into technical field, spend a few don’t require SAT marks but English hours in the production department or manufacturing department of any language test scores are very essential. Another point to consider is campus company- could be your own father’s You can take TOEFL or English test selection. Check out universities company or your father’s friend who from British Council and submit the which have a higher rate of campus can offer to help you. If you are aiming scores along with your application. recruitment and what are the kind of to get into architecture and design, then companies recruiting them. Ultimately visit some of the classic monuments the lakhs you spend on your foreign and do a case study and try to get it education need to pay back. approved by an architect who can give you some inputs on your research. Internship always adds value to your applications. Fees for foreign students if applying from the general category is almost twice as that for localites. For e.g., most reputed universities in the U.K charge Some international schools do offer somewhere between 13 to 15,000 tailor made internships as a part of pounds per annum for foreign students their curriculum but it is yet to be as compared to 9,000 for localites. introduced to rest of the schools in India. Foreign universities don’t go by Scholarships will usually reduce the pure academic marks.They look fees to half along with other benefits into other factors like sports, music, Also important is your personal like concession on boarding and extracurriculars which get in some statement. It can be a 500 to 1000 lodging as well. However there is cut vintage points during selection. Also word document explaining why the throat competition and to get in, your if you are involved in cross cultural university you are applying to must performance needs to be top notch. programmes, charitable NGO work, choose you; why you think you are leadership workshops, it adds value to suited for the course you have applied your resume. for and how you are going to make use of that course in future. While choosing your University, also take into consideration other factors like boarding and lodging, how far Many universities even consider awards is the hostel from the campus, and from International/National Math, Check out the websites of the the charges per annum. Usually the Science and English Olympiads. Even universities you are applying to and accommodation combined with participation in District or State level clarify your doubts by writing to utility, food and transport expense far sports add some weightage. them directly. Many universities have exceeds the tuition fees. interactive websites where you can talk to past students and get to know about During summer vacation you can the university on the whole including Usually the tuition fees doesn’t include also enroll for an internship maybe curriculum, faculty and hostel facilities. books and stationary. So the overall in a departmental store, a bank, a co- This first hand information helps a lot expense will be tuition fee+books operative society, a fast food joint, in making your decision. +accommodation+food+utility like hospital, school, in fact, any institute gas,electricity,+transport.The Fee which can give you an exposure to real structure keeps changing every year life situations. If you are considering the US, then aim and is put up on the university website for the Ivy League. In fact this applies to for that particular year. every country-always aim for the top It is better to do the internship in colleges and work towards getting into your chosen subject. For e.g.:-If you one. Most foreign universities provide hostel are planning to get into finance, do an facilities only for freshers or first year internship in a bank or work under a students.Returning students need to chartered accountant ; if you are aiming Getting into a top notch colleges is not arrange for their own accommodation. at entrepreneurship do a case study easy and needs immense hard work.

34 EVE’S TIMES February 2013 Why study in the UK? Destination Education in the UK is your passport K. Nalini to an exciting future and a world of opportunities. You gain skills and UK qualifications respected by employers all over the globe. The UK’s educational institutions are renowned globally for innovative teaching techniques and high academic standards. Most UK degree courses are not as long as those in the US which means you are committing less time and money to your studies without compromising on quality.

There are 5 main types of higher education in the UK:

EVE’S TIMES February 2013 37 Higher National Certificate It depends on your country and the vary between subjects and institutions. (HNC) or Diploma (HND): courses you are applying for. These are one and two year career 3. Prepare your information: you oriented VOCATIONAL courses will need your qualifications and English Language Skills: Your which are equivalent to the first stage employment history, a reference and English Language skills must meet of a degree. You can choose top-up to a your own personal statement. certain requirements to study in the degree by transferring to the second or UK. They will consider factors such as 4. Register with UCAS- Fill in the third year of a degree course. your IELTS score. (International English registration form on the UCAS website Language Testing System), to generate your own user name and Visit www.ielts.org password. Foundation Degrees or Access Courses: Extra -curricular activities, your 5. Fill in online form-click on “Apply” personal statement and references will on the UCAS website and complete These are two-year career related also be considered. Some universities the seven information section. higher education courses which are and colleges require you to pass an equivalent to the first stages of a degree. 6. Check your application: Read admission test. This can be used as a good foundation through your completed application for a career or a basis from which you form by checking on ‘View all’. can progress to a degree course. When do the courses begin? 7. Pay for your application: It costs11 pounds to apply for a single course and Most Undergraduate courses in the 22 pounds for up to five courses Diplomas and Certificates of UK start in September/October. Some Higher Education: 8. Submit your application: Once UCAS institutions could also have a January/ has received your application it will February take. This is a university level course send you an e-mail to acknowledge it. available in subjects usually related to the social sciences. They also provide 9. Track your progress: Click on “Track” Help with your Visa a foundation for higher education on the UCAS website to find out courses in the same area. whether your chosen institution has offered you a place. If you plan to study in the UK for more than 6 months you may need a Tier4 10. Make your choice: If you have offers visa. Undergraduate Degrees: from several institutions UCAS will ask you to name a firm choice and an How to Apply for a Tier4 Under graduate degrees are called insurance choice. (General) Visa: bachelor’s degrees. They are usually studied over three years and in 11. Send in your results: If your offer 1. You will have to provide a ten digit most cases awarded ‘with honours’ is conditional you will need to let your finger scan and digital photograph. depending upon the marks scored. chosen institution know your exam This biometric data is standard part results when you get them. of the application process for British embassies and visa application. This is 12. Accept your offer: As long as you usually done at the Application Centre. Postgraduate Qualifications get the results your institution will make your offer unconditional and you 2. You need to complete the application Undergraduate degrees: will be able to take up your place. form-VAF9-PBS Migrant Appendix8 (General Student). You can download Applying to Study them from www.ukvisa.govt.uk . At the time of writing it costs 289 pounds The wide variety of subjects, levels What Qualifications will I need? payable in your local currency to apply and methods of study means there is for a student visa from outside UK. a huge range of qualifications for you It depends on the course you want to choose from when you go to do to study. Most UK institutions accept undergrad in the UK. Indian School Leaving qualifications like The Central Board of Secondary 3. Complete your application and your 1.The best way to apply is through Education and The Council for the supporting evidence and application fee. UCAS (The Universities and College Indian School Certificate Examination Go to www.ukba.homeoffice.gov. Admissions Service. Go to UCAS for admission to Undergraduate uk and click on where to apply- which website: www.ucas.com .You can courses. The State Matriculation visa application centre you should use select up to 5 courses you’d like to Boards are considered on a case to and how to apply in your country of apply for. case basis. You will need to meet the residence. Then go to the centre and 2. Check the Application deadlines. minimum mark requirements. These

38 EVE’S TIMES February 2013 DESTINATION UK o you want to be challenged to think critically and independently? Do you want POSTGRADUATE to develop excellent team- working skills? Do you want K. Nalini valuableD hands on experience? Do you want to be part of cutting-edge Post graduate courses the UK Border agency’s online points research which will help you tap your calculator to check whether you are potential? eligible. To qualify you’ll need CAS (Confirmation Acceptance for Studies). You should head to UK like hundreds To take a post graduate degree in the of international students every year. UK, you usually need an undergraduate The UK post graduate courses are degree or equivalent qualification recognized worldwide for their from the UK, or the same level of This unique Reference number excellence, range and quality together qualification from your home country provided by your future university with the academic staff and facilities in a relevant subject area. Some post college confirms you have an on offer mean students have access to graduate courses specify that you must unconditional offer of a place on a some of the best teaching in the world. have completed one or two years’ course with a licensed Tier 4 sponsors. There is a huge range of postgraduate professional experiences between It includes details of the course of your opportunities, you can choose between your undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications and is worth 30 points studying a taught course and carrying degrees. towards your visa. We have already out an original piece of research. It can seen how to apply for a Tier 4 (general) be academic or related to a particular visa in the article “Destination UK- career or industry. College and Undergrad.” English Language Skills:

Valid supporting Documents One of the criteria you must meet is a minimum level of proficiency in for Postgraduate study: English. Institutions will expect English language skills of about 6.5 on the IELTS (International English language Documents that you submit to support Testing Systems) scale. your visa application must be original.

They will include certificates of your qualifications and the results of any You need a Tier 4 (General visa) to study English Language test you have passed in the UK. Visit www.ukba.homeoffice. to be accepted for study in the UK. gov.UK. As a Tier 4 (general) student visa rules for most higher education You must also show you have held courses, you will be able to stay in the the money the UK Border Agency UK for a maximum of five years. When estimates. an institution offers you a place on a course it becomes your Tier 4 sponsor.

How do I enter the UK on a These are 3 main levels of Tier 4 (General Visa)? postgraduate studies in the UK: Certificates and Diplomas Master’s degree and Doctorates. The UK’s point based systems is objective. You need 40 points to qualify for a Tier4 (General Visa) you can use Certificates & Diplomas: Are

40 EVE’S TIMES February 2013 anbir Kapoor was the latest actor to share his experiences with students of Anupam Kher’s acting school, Actor Prepares. It was part of the continuing series ofR discourses on ‘AN ACTOR PREPARES: BEHIND THE SUCCESS’. The initiative has been very popular with the students as it gives them a ring-side view to the behind- the-scenes stories of the hard work and struggles of the actors, and also directors, in the industry.

Introducing Kapoor, Kher said that the actor had emerged as the fastest growing talent among the main stars in the business. ‘The unique aspect of Ranbir as an actor is that in each of his films he has emoted different characters, and with a great deal of credibility, yet maintaining his star status,‘ said Kher. In keeping with the format of the programme, Kapoor had a freewheeling and candid conversation with Kher, who quizzed him about his early days in the industry, his style of acting, how he researches his characters and his advice to budding actors. While confessing that he was basically a shy person, Kapoor acknowledged that he would lose that shyness in front of the camera. ‘When the cameras roll, I get a sense of purpose. I start thinking that I am doing a job, so that is how I overcome my shyness,’ he revealed. ‘Family lineage or connections do not matter in the long run...... There is no substitute for hard work,’ was Kapoor’s advice to the students.

‘I am glad that Ranbir took out time to share his thoughts with my students. He is young and talented and a lot of the students aspiring to become actors would want to emulate him. Interaction with him on his career and his passion for cinema will only help the students get an insight into Ranbir’s beliefs and approach to acting,’ said Kher.

Actor Prepares is India’s finest acting school for talented individuals who wish to pursue careers as actor-performers in the entertainment industry. Established in 2005 by Anupam Kher, it is the only school for actors in the world, to be founded by an actor who is professionally active. The intensive professional-level course provides specialized training in acting. The classes at Actor Prepares are conducted by competent in-house faculty members who passionately teach the craft through practical, theory classes, games, exercises RANBIR KAPOOR and extensively filmed practicals. In addition, there is a roster of Bollywood celebrities, which comprises the school’s visiting faculty, IN CONVERSATION WITH who share with students their invaluable on-the-job experiences and tips to success in the BEHIND THE SUCCESS discourses. Above all, each student receives individual ANUPAM KHER guidance and counseling from the country’s Rishi Wadhwa most successful, trained teacher-actor, Anupam Kher, throughout the programme.

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his time, I speak to you on a painful point of view. The 23-year-old girl passed on as we were just welcoming the New Year, reminding us of the shoddy undercurrent of patriarchy that prevails in our country.

Indians love embracing patriarchy – whether as in mythological stories or in daily living. Patriarchy teaches you to believe in this disgusting notion that a woman out on the streets at night is valueless, this filthy understanding that even a five year old girl is a sex tool, this cheap rule that a woman cannot do somethingT or should not do something because she is a woman. And it isn’t just the men that believe this, but some of the women too, because patriarchy makes women afraid for themselves, for their daughters, for their sisters, for their nieces, for their mothers and for their grandmothers. So they inadvertently reinforce patriarchy – teaching their girls not to get raped, rather than teaching their sons not to rape. This patriarchy is a sword that hangs on the woman’s head, because anything that assaults their virginity – which, mind you, is saddled with the honour of their whole family – assaults the honour of their family. This enforces a brutish mentality that if she is raped, if that honour is violated, she has nothing left to live for.

It is this blind attitude that makes us all see our women as chattels and property of men. We endorse this in an unabashed fashion – whether in our movies or in our social practices. A woman represents the honour of the three-tiered hierarchy that commands her life: her husband, her family, and the community she represents. A sense of zealous self-righteousness prevails among some Indian men. They dominate, violently, in the name of making a woman “understand the importance of her honour. If a woman continues to display her vulnerability, she is welcome, she is acceptable. The moment she asserts herself, throws an open challenge to the ‘accepted stereotypes’, she sends a subliminal slap to the ego of the male.

What I want to say to all of you is very simple. Respect women. Every woman you encounter. And because of the proximity involved, doubly make sure that you do not deprive the woman you have a relationship with of the respect that she deserves – your sister, your mother, your aunts, your cousins and your friends. Each of them is a person with as real feelings as yours. She is a human being with aspirations. She has her own dreams, her own wishes, and her own fears. Be a beacon of light and stand up for her rights. The 23-year-old’s friend did his best he could . He is a good example for the values you should exhibit. No girl deserves treatment of such a horrific kind – and you can help prevent this from happening. Kirthi Gita Jayakumar

54 EVE’S TIMES February 2013 TEENMAG Brain Bytes

Below are the Questions, asked during an interview in a premier IT major which were asked in HR Round..... No one gets a second chance to impress.... Very, very Impressive Questions and Answers.

Question 1:

You are driving along in your car on a wild, stormy night, it is raining heavily,

when suddenly you pass by a bus stop, and you see three people waiting for a bus:

An old lady who looks as if she is about to die. An old friend who once saved your life. The perfect partner you have been dreaming about.

Which one would you choose to offer a ride to, knowing very well that

there could only be one passenger in your car?

This is a moral/ethical dilemma that was once actually used as part of a job application.

* You could pick up the old lady, because she is going to die, and thus you should save her first;

* or you could take the old friend because he once saved your life, and this would be the perfect chance to pay him back. * However, you may never be able to find your perfect mate again.

The candidate who was hired (out of 200 applicants) had no trouble coming up with his answer. Guess what was his answer? He simply answered:

“I would give the car keys to my old friend and let him take the lady to the hospital. I would stay behind and wait for the bus with the partner of my dreams.”

Sometimes, we gain more if we are able to give up our stubborn thought limitations. Never forget to “Think Outside of the Box.”

Question 2:

What will you do if I run away with your sister?”

The candidate who was selected answered... “I will not get a better match for my sister than you sir”

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something to do, something to love, and in a relationship. I say this because something to hope for - Allan K. Chalmers when a guy gets involved so deeply, it’s a make or break his heart situation, so For Oh the battle of the heart and the head! take my advice and don’t hit him with Well I can’t say I can relate to your the honest raw truth. Now let me be situation but I can surely understand it. a little clear, I’m not asking you to lie Your I’m sure that when you both were in or mince your words but what I am your respective hostels’ and college, life advising you to do is sugar-coat what would have been different, easier back you want to make him understand.i.e. Eyes then. You get to see each other most tell him that you want to move in days, hang out all day and then reach but probably in a while because it home just in time for some assignment will be frustrating for both of you, as Only followed by sleep, only to wake up a you both have just started working. few hours later well within the reach Working all week is hard enough, of each other. And while that was great, you don’t want your relationship to according to you things seem better go sour just because you are unable now. I’m not saying the college romance to deal with the fact that you will be that you enjoyed was not good. But sharing personal space and your‘me’ considering only you for a moment, time will become shared time. Explain you must feel that your life and I want to him that the few hours away from to point out ‘your life’ is better now. each other actually helps, it makes you miss him more and you look forward I totally accept the feeling and agree to seeing him again. Being in each with it too. The feeling of having your Alexandreena Sneha Radhish other’scompany 24X7 won’t help your independence and being able to stand relationship move forward because on your own two feet must feel right now you both are in a crucial stage amazing. However as you have stated in of your life, the foundation stage, where your question, your situation is related I’ve recently started working after you both are trying to get established. and different at the same time.,well completing my degree and it’s been Therefore it will be much better if you your needs are also related and have quite thrilling. Moving out of the move in about six to eight months but hostel, getting a place of my own changed at the same time. i.e. you definitely not now. Tell him how much which I’m sharing with a friend, it love your boyfriend (of course) and this relationship means to you and that feels so good to be able to pay your spending time with him feels like you you wouldn’t want anything to spoil it, own bills for a change and do all those both have escaped to a different world especially each other. Finally you should other things that you didn’t want to But from most Mondays to Fridays do because you would end up wasting reassure him that you’re doing this so you are happy and enjoy being in the your parent’s money. Though my that your relationship remains strong sanctity of your work environment. I’m problem is related to this but it’s also and that this best for both of you. Make also quite sure of the fact that while a totally different situation. him feel that the weekends you spend in college you both would have spoken together are so amazing and that you My boyfriend who was my classmate about a time when you would be living look forward to the weekend all week has also got a job in the same city and with each other and well now the long. You look forward to enjoying he too is now living with a couple of dream has become a reality and you his friends at his house because his uninterrupted quality time together. So have to deal with it. parents have moved abroad for good. for the betterment of your relationship Recently his housemates found a job So let’s try and solve this little situation you should push the moving-in to a little in another city and so they all slowly we have. Let’s place the facts before later date. I’m sure he will understand moved out. That left us living in the what you’re trying to convey and will house during the weekends. It was us – 1. You both love each other very also agree with it. great at first but suddenly something much 2. You both enjoy your respective space 3. Are you ready to take on the he said has got me thinking about life Riya, the last thing you should do is in a totally different way. He asked me responsibility of taking care of yourself to get frightened or scared. It’s just to move in with him. I am not ready as well as him and also the house? 4. love and a little extra love never hurt for this. I enjoy my freedom and don’t How will he react if you were to say no anyone. So put on your thinking cap and know what to tell him because an to this offer? answer but ‘NO’ is going to cause a get ready to have a serious yet loving rift between us. Please help! Now let’s try and figure out your plan conversation with your boyfriend. of action. I feel that you should tell him Remember that you can’t afford to Riya, Bangalore how you feel right now.Your state of make him feel as if you may be losing mind and your plan. I know people interest in this relationship. Instead say ‘be honest with him, tell him exactly your task ahead is to reassure him that Hi Riya! what’s on your mind…’ but believe me, I this move may just be a little too soon. don’t think that’s always the right move, So don’t worry! Be happy! Things will The Grand essentials of happiness are: especially with guys who are so involved be wonderful after all. ‘Love conquers all’ 62 EVE’S TIMES February 2013 JUS’ ASK BRINDA

Hi, I am a 23 year old girl working girlfriend to allow sexual relationship for an IT firm. Nowadays, when before marriage, which may not be the everyone is into relationships, I just right thing to do, according to you. don’t seem to be able to hold any man’s interest or attention for long. 3. It could be the other way too. Men For all this, I am not a bad looking may want their partner to fit into the person at all. I do get men to be stereotypical role, while you may be interested in me, we continue to progressive not wanting to fit into a chat, call, sms but no relationship typical ‘woman’s role’. In such cases or friendship with men continues men would discard girls like you! for a longer period. Nowadays I have developed a complex and keep shunning men and console myself Do you have a low self esteem Eve’s Times is happy to announce that 4. thinking that anyway within a few which makes you shun away from any Family Therapist and Parent-Teacher days, they will drop me like a hot comment from men and feel inferior? educator Brinda Jayaraman will answer cake. A best friend of mine says it is Low self esteem would not let you talk any query you want to ask relating to because “I am too nice”! Now what what you feel too. This behavior would family and interpersonal interactions. Send does that mean? And I am really keep the boyfriend wondering why in your questions to [email protected] confused and worried to the point you are not open, and it could affect or to our office directly. it is affecting my work and peace intimacy. of mind. I feel so lonely and lost. I would love to befriend a nice man, and get settled with him in wedlock. You are that superb material to whom But with the complex that I hold in 5. a good match may not be possible. The my mind, how do I get anyone to be boyfriend feels uncomfortable in your interested in me? Please do help me very presence! Ma’am.

For a girl of 23, not having a steady To stay married demands many companion would surely be of concern. compromises from both sides. The May be you need to examine why this is success of a marriage does not happening, before reinforcing negatives necessarily lie in finding the right in you. I am going to put forth some partner, but in being the right partner. questions to enable you to think on Even after loving each other for years, those lines. some love marriages end in disaster, Jus’ because the focus is on changing the other partner. Kindly analyze yourself or take professional help so that you 1. Are you a person with a rigid belief don’t get depressed because of a sense Ask system? For an individual with a rigid of rejection. If feedback from boyfriends belief system, right and wrong are were mentioned in the letter, I would what they believe and they will not be have had an insight of ‘why’! Wish you able to accept another person’s point good luck. Brinda of view! For example, if according to you drinking is ‘bad’, you would never With warm wishes agree with the other person for whom occasional drinking is not ‘bad’. Your Brinda Jayaraman rigid belief system would interfere with every issue in that case, which could have made him disinterested in you.

2. Today’s men by and large expect a ‘modern’ girl, not only in the way she dresses up, but also in her outlook. If you don’t measure up to that level of modernity, men may be disappointed with you. To explain my thoughts further, some men may like their

EVE’S TIMES February 2013 63 gravy without using corn flour?- Arudra, Kerala

Most of the gravies are coconut based in South India and in the North, most gravy Salt ‘n’ Pepper are thickened using onions. When you korner need to cook a gravy using dal, ground and add more onions and tomatoes to it. This will help to thicken it. Yet another Can you please give me some method is to add a small piece of potato, ideas on how to make oil- free mash and add to the gravy. There is no channa masala?-Shambhavi need to add corn flour at all. Mitra, New Delhi. While making cutlets, what can I do if It is very simple. In fact, a whole lot of I run out of bread crumbs to dust the dishes can be made literally oil free. To outer coating? Raveena, Madurai make channa masala, soak the channa If there are no ready to use bread crumbs overnight, wash out well the next day, at home, look around for some slices of Photo Credit : Chammu : Credit Photo and pressure cook well. Once it is done, bread at home. Crumble them lightly with in the stock remaining after cooking your hand and then lightly powder it in a channa (do not throw it out), add onions, mixer. Use this instead of bread crumbs. Mallika Badrinath tomatoes, garlic and ginger paste, chilly powder, coriander powder, garam masala Or else, if you have oats at home, take The name “Mallika Badrinath” is familiar to and again pressure cook the whole thing some, powder them lightly in a mixer. most homemakers in South India. Till 1988 for five minutes. Use this to dust the cutlets with and deep fry. This is healthier than using bread , she too was a homemaker ; now she is Once the steam is let off, open the crumbs. The cutlets would be tastier and an internationally acknowledged culinary pressure cooker and you would notice crunchier as well. expert, with an eager audience latching on that all the ingredients are well blended. If you feel it is not blended well to suit I always get my dishes saltier than to every word she has to say about food your taste, crush it lightly in the mixer they need to be. What can I do and cooking in her television shows. Her (just a twirl) and then boil again for two the next time it tastes salty?-Rathi books are sold like hot cakes across the minutes. Ramakrishnan, Chennai world. She is a symbol of women achievers Now you have your channa masala ready Try to add less salt to your dishes. Be of India. Hers is a success story that has without having used even a single drop very conscious about it. But despite that been an inspiration to many women. of oil. you end up adding more salt, add a raw potato or a raw banana stem (a piece) to You can cook rajma, white peas and green the dish. The excess salt will get absorbed. peas too this way. Also, if there is excess oil floating on top of your gravy, take a slice of bread, dab Most often I run out of corn flour or the bread on top of the floating oil and forget to stock it. How can I thicken throw it off. Now you are well rid of the Make your kitchen experience exciting excess oil in your gravy. using Mallika Badrinath’s wise counsel. Mallika has recipes for everyone; even bachelors and children can turn out a delectable meal using her guidance. So go ahead with your kitchen queries and prepare healthy, tasty meals with the help of the Cuisine Queen of South India.

64 EVE’S TIMES February 2013 Glow of good health

How are oats beneficial to our affected by high or low BP, make sure body? How does oats help in to reduce your intake of salt, and avoid reducing cholesterol levels? over indulgence in pickles and pappads. Shift to taking green tea and as much We get to see a lot of TV ads and as possible, reduce drinking coffee. Add commercials on oats. People are still plenty of garlic and onions to your unsure as to how oats would be helpful dishes. Your daily intake of oil should be in reducing cholesterol. Oats has a restricted to just 3-4 tsp per day. soluble fiber called betaglucon which is helpful in reducing cholesterol. Anything Munch on fruits and vegetables; drink that is slimy, SUCH as in fenugreek, has plenty of orange juice and lemonade. soluble fibers. Oats has a very high Lemon is a welcome panacea for all ills. content of these soluble fibers. Due to the slimy property of these soluble fibers, once you take oats, the soluble fiber betaglucon in oats sticks to the fat deposits floating in the blood. And later on, it gets ejected from the body as human waste. Hence, oats not only helps to reduce cholesterol levels, but also helps to reduce weight. All the butter and vanaspati we consume each Vote for Oats day, is a major contributing factor to Mallika Badrinath cholesterol levels.

What produces acidity and how can it be balanced?

There are two types of foods- acidic and alkaline. Acidic foods include cereals and legumes. Alkaline foods include fruits and vegetables. Our blood is alkaline and we need to balance our food. Acidic foods are toxic and most often deposited some place in the body. If there is a weak spot in our body, acidic foods tend to get accumulated there. To prevent this and to create a balance, our diet should include 2/3 alkaline foods and 1/3 acidic foods. Ensure that you take at least five helpings of vegetables and fruits in a day. If you do so, you will have the correct balance in your body and acidity won’t be a problem at all.

Is low BP more harmful and fatal than high BP?

Definitely yes. A person diagnosed with low BP or hypotension needs to be doubly careful. He or she can be confronted with sudden giddiness. BP of all kinds afflicts people who are over stressed and do not have a proper and positive attitude to life. Lack of exercise too can contribute to BP.

Most often, it is noticed that people who have low BP are unusually Chammu Photo Credit: sensitive and not very forthcoming or Mallika Badrinath open to interaction. Whether you are

EVE’S TIMES February 2013 65 Co ok n Valentine Special Recipes Smile Easy Rishi Wadhwa Re c i pe s

ere are some exclusive easy to make recipes that you could use to impress your loved one this Valentine’s Day. MasterH Chef Vikas Khanna along with Om Books International get these mouth watering, delicious dishes that will surely help you woo your partner. Photo credits: Om Books International Photo credits:

66 EVE’S TIMES February 2013 Entrepreneur Rishi Wadhwa Frozen Yogurt – A Healthy and Yummy Concept Rishi Wadhwa

ere is a great story about On what shopper insights did the itself aggressively around this time? a dynamic entrepreneur inception took place? Is this a calculated move to be from New Delhi, GS Bhalla. present in the shoppers’ mind? He broke new grounds by Cocoberry, the name is a blend of two introducing a concept—the words- “Coco” from Cocoa beans and Our pace of marketing or expansion frozen yogurt chain in India. He claims ‘Berry’ from the assortment of fruits has not really changed. As I mentioned, H that the company serves along with most of our marketing is viral, so we to follow the sun, and this is no flippant remark, but his inspired way of saying freshly made non-fat frozen yogurt. It do not need to spend significantly to be that he lives in the moment and tends is India’s first premium frozen yogurt present in the shoppers mind. to move at lightning speed. chain. The objective when we launched it was to create a brand around the How much focus do you give to in- After graduating from Delhi University, health and wellness proposition - which store activations and how much of Bhalla opted to forego studies at a was contemporary and fun. The brand your budget is planned for the same? is about guilt free indulgence. business school and set up his own Our stores are relatively small so there business venture in 1994—a corporate How has the shopper accepted is limited scope for in-store activities, gifting company. In the year 2000, as compared to other retail formats. he realized that there was a huge Cocoberry? What are the strengths that make Cocoberry stand out We have had co-branding partnerships opportunity in the Knowledge Process which have been well received and Outsourcing (KPO) space. He started differently and emerge as a chosen brand among many other brands in we are currently pursuing other such catering to the healthcare companies in opportunities. the US with back end services. the same category? Share details of your associations Around this time he traveled across the Cocoberry was the first to bring the with NGO to save the children globe for his KPO business. During one concept to India. Its acceptance can and DILF. What made you partner of his visits to South Korea, he sampled be judged from the fact that we have with two different sectors of social frozen yogurt for the first time and 1.75 million fans on Facebook - It is activations and share with us your subsequently tasted it very frequently the largest fan base of its category thoughts on that? in the USA. When he thought of outside the US. They have become fans entirely through viral communication entering into the fast growing food- It’s just a part of giving something and not through any organized effort and-beverage industry, he thought back to the community, in a way that to build a fan base. The majority of our of introducing something for the is relevant to our brand. These are not fans are under 25. More than half our young, health conscious urban Indians. activities where we would want to customers visit our stores at least once Keeping the extreme hot weather in measure any benefits. mind, he thought of this cold treat as a week. a viable business option and launched Apart from expansion plans, You started out with Rs 5 crore of Cocoberry, India’s first frozen yogurt what are your future goals? Any investment and are planning to store. He opened the store with the innovations that you have taken up raise the investment to 100 crore dream of creating a niche market. The in retail space? in 5 years to come, please share first store was opened at the posh the shopper insights based on this This is a business where one has to South Delhi locality—Defense Colony. decision. constantly innovate - particularly if one It took the business a few months to has to retain the loyalty of a young and gather momentum. There also were I would not like to comment on highly aware customer base. There are innovations and transformations along planned investments, suffice to say that several new products which will be the way. Today it has outlets across the there is a lot of scope for growth of the launched over the next few months. NCR and has extended its footprint brand and we will continue to pursue in Mumbai, Chandigarh, and Goa and opportunities for profitable expansion. Do visit our stores to learn more! Ahmedabad as well. Why do you think that Cocoberry Any in store promotions you have What was the thought process has started to market and expand carried out which have resulted in for the inception of Cocoberry?

70 EVE’S TIMES February 2013 positive response?

We are about to launch our loyalty program - Cocoberry Club, which would offer our customers more benefits than any other programs in the category and would further strengthen our relationship with our customer.

Here are some easy to make healthy Peach Frozen Yogurt and quick recipes of Frozen Yogurt that the dynamic entrepreneur of Cocoberry shares exclusively for our readers.

Ingredients 1½ cup plain yogurt

2 tablespoons vanilla whey protein powder (optional)

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup sliced fresh or frozen peaches that have been thawed Method Combine yogurt and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Freeze for 2 hours.

Transfer frozen yogurt to a food processor and add peach slices. Pulse a few times until peaches are broken but still chunky and incorporated with the yogurt mixture.

Transfer back to medium bowl and refreeze for another 1-2 hours depending on how hard or soft you want it. Enjoy easy frozen treat guilt free!

Gingersnap-Banana Frozen Yogurt Ingredients 2 cups vanilla frozen yogurt, softened

6 gingersnap cookies, chopped

2 bananas, sliced

1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans Preparation Layer equal portions of frozen yogurt, chopped gingersnaps, bananas and pecans into 4 small dessert cups or glasses. Freeze until the yogurt is firm, at least 10 minutes.

EVE’S TIMES February 2013 71 ikas Khanna is a New York based award winning, Michelin Starred Indian chef who garnered a lot of popularity as the host ofV the TV Show Master Chef India. He is a multi-tasking man involved in a number of activities including the responsibilities that go with a restaurateur, food writing, filmmaking and humanitarian.

Brought up in Amritsar, Vikas Khanna was born with mangled legs and he bravely overcame it and reached the zenith. It was at his grandmother’s side that he began to learn the intricacies of Indian cuisine and started his own banquet and catering business, Lawrence Gardens, even when he was a teenager of 17 years.

Based in New York, Khanna figured among the list of the Sexiest Man Alive by People’s magazine in 2011. He has also been referred to as ‘The Hottest Chef in the World.’

He has worked with many honored global chefs in New York. He has authored a few books, including “The Spice Story of India”, “Flavours First” and “Modern Indian Cooking”. His latest launched book is “Khanna Sutra”. Read on as Vikas Khanna shares about his transition from being a chef to an author, his latest book, his journey as a chef and much more…Excerpts from an exclusive interview by Rishi Wadhwa:

From Chef to author, how has the Qtransition been? I have been writing books since 2004. I think literature is a great tool to Khanna Sutra create awareness about your cuisine Rishi Wadhwa and culture. I love it when people cook from my books and spread the word. The transition has been amazing.

Tell us about your latest book Khanna QSutra. We always use the words like “Cook with your heart” and this book captures the essence of it. But, I go one step further and say “Let your heart cook for you”. This book is an essence of love, passion and food. That’s everything that binds

Photo credits: Om Books International EVE’S TIMES February 2013 73 HelpingHands Dr Rajinder Johar and Jayalakshmi Saroj

Dr Rajinder Johar was a successful occupational therapist before Fate rendered him a quadriplegic in 1986. Six years later, he founded Family of Disabled (FOD) and published India’s first magazine on disability.

r Rajinder Johar is a only penniless and with dysfunctional man with a warrior’s hands but was also new to the place spirit. On March 30, [Delhi] and its people. After my brother “During the first year, my immediate 1986, miscreants made me a writing device my urge to family and relatives helped FOD entered his home work increased. financially. The organisation, in its Dand he received bullet injuries in the quest to solve the problem of funding, scuffle that ensued during his efforts to located Shivani Gupta — an artist who protect his family. An injury to his neck had taken to painting after becoming a “To run any organisation, there are resulted in quadriplegia, or paralysis of quadriplegic — and bought four small three key necessities: personnel space all four limbs; he was to be bedridden designs from her, which were marketed and funds; if one has funds the other for life. as greeting cards. two can easily be arranged. Of the three I had only space to work — my bed and the room to which I am confined As an experienced physiotherapist, Dr to for more than 26 years. Most of my “FOD’s service towards the disabled Johar drew from his inner reserves visitors, looking at my paralysed body was reported by a section of the of inspiration, grit and determination [neck downwards] and bedridden state, media which drew public attention to turn a personal tragedy into an forbade me from starting a venture like and a trickling of funds. FOD has never opportunity to serve society. By 1992, FOD lest I had to shut it later. But my availed any grant from the government. he had worked his way beyond the education, training and experience as We generate funds through donations, physical limitations by establishing a senior occupational therapist saved me sponsors and monthly disposal of waste charitable trust to provide sustenance from a purposeless existence. Even if I material, which we collect from various for people with disabilities. Let’s hear it failed in my mission I had nothing to sources [since 2006]. Today, FOD has 12 from the hero, in his own words… lose as my doctors in Lucknow, where paid staff members and seven projects I was treated initially, had declared me in its kitty. FOD has been introducing a almost a vegetable. new project every third year, the next [and the biggest] being the construction Q Looking back, what were of a multipurpose rehabilitation centre the obstacles you faced for the disabled [due this year]. “Ignoring the negative advice of people, and how did you overcome I advertised on cable TV and managed them? to get two lady volunteers, each helping me for a couple of hours whenever Q What was the attitudinal they found time. We began with approach of society When I thought of launching an NGO, publishing The Voice — the country’s towards the disabled and first magazine on disability. Family of Disabled [FOD], I was not how has it changed now?

EVE’S TIMES February 2013 75 providing them interest-free soft loans. inclusiveness. He placed a person with a sound mind (physically disabled) and The attitude of the society towards another person with a sound body disabled people has certainly (intellectually challenged) together on It has been organising exhibitions changed over the years though the a job, thereby creating one healthy of paintings and sculptures made by pace is extremely slow — from individual. The results obtained were disabled artists/sculptors in Delhi that of sympathy to empathy. Many amazing. This formula needs to be every year, offering them a means of opportunities are available to the replicated more often, and in more livelihood. The artworks are received disabled, be it education, employment places. or technology. from all parts of the country. Starting with a dozen artists in 2001, FOD has located 140 artists to date. It is the only endeavour of its kind in the country. Eve’s Times salutes the indomitable “Promulgating pro-disabled laws has spirit of this awe-inspiring achiever. also played a crucial role in the welfare of people with disabilities. Recently, the Visit: familyofdisabled.org government created a department for FOD has provided a range of assistive the disabled with an exclusive budget. devices to more than 900 people, The media too has played a significant making their daily routine comfortable role in sensitising the masses about the and convenient. needs of special people.

The organisation has received Have the chances of 19 awards including two national Q awards for its service to the disabled employment for the fraternity. It was also one of the two disabled improved over organisations portrayed in Satyameva time? Jayate, a show on social issues, hosted by Aamir Khan. A documentary titled Still Standing, produced by Pennywise Films and directed by Pankaj Johar [my Definitely. Apart from the 3 per cent son], was adjudged the best film in two reservation in government jobs, which film festivals. is likely to be enhanced, corporates and PSUs are showing an interest in employing people with different disabilities. The Prime Minister has Q What should be done to urged the private sector to reserve bring about an inclusive jobs for the disabled, adding that employers will be offered incentives. society? The newly formed department of skill development will also create more opportunities for the disabled. Besides, Talking about an inclusive society NGOs like FOD also provide openings has become a trend today. However, for self-employment and refer job- inclusiveness should not be limited seekers, registered with them, to to teaching institutions alone. It has relevant HR agencies. to spread to employment and other sectors too. The word ‘inclusive’ should not mean coexistence, on equal terms, of the disabled and the non-disabled. Q Tell us about the achievements of FOD. It is also essential that people with different disabilities work together, FOD pioneered the country’s first rather than being segregated in groups. magazine on disability in 1992. This concept is not a new one. The late Mr N Swaroop, founder of Pt Deendayal Institute for the Physically Handicapped FOD has encouraged 640 disabled [Delhi], successfully proved way back in persons towards self-employment and the early 1960s that by engaging people raised their socio-economic status by with different disabilities, together, under sheltered conditions is also

76 EVE’S TIMES February 2013 Bollywood Dreams Gayatri T Rao

“Support is something that needs to come from within,” opines Arnab Kanti Mishra. An IIT Guwahati post-graduate in Physics, Arnab started his career in the corporate sector where he worked with companies like Jet Airways, Sutherland and i2m Management services. Post which, he learnt film making and did a stint with production houses, before starting his own venture, AKM Communications, which offers 360 degree brand communications services across the verticals of Films, Photography, Design and Content. His clientele includes GE, Hamleys, BSE, PVR, Reliance, DHL, Microsoft, Epigram advertising, IL&FS, Aamir Khan Productions, UHP Technologies, among others.

interesting thing about Arnab is that he gave The up a secure job to learn the technicalities to hone his passion, followed it with a freelancing stint, before eventually getting into entrepreneurship. Asked, why he quit a secure job, he says, “During my stint in the corporate world I realized the many barriers corporate hierarchy can pose; this affects the pace of work too. I also realized that my creativity was getting limited and biased while following the norms. Considering all these together I decided to start out on my own.”

He freelanced as a photographer as well as made documentaries and short films. When asked about his passion, he says, “I am a film maker, photography is something that comes along with me. During my days at IIT I only used to watch films and gradually I developed interest in film making; photography has been a hobby. I personally like abstracts and nature most. But have also done product shoots, fashion shoots, publicity stills and promotional shoots, as and when there has been work requirements.”

He has also conducted a workshop on film making recently for the students of IIT Guwahati, which received a good response. He plans to conduct similar workshops across other colleges too. “I believe, whatever I have learnt, it is my duty to pass on the knowledge to

EVE’S TIMES February 2013 77 Health & Fitness

Balance – The perfect mix up Vijayachamundeeswari

EVE’S TIMES February 2013 79 Exotic Destinations

nown for its rich cultural heritage, Greece is considered to be the birth place of the European civilization. During the fifth century BC MediterraneanK art, drama, sculpture and literature developed in Athens and several other cities in Greece. The land of islands, beaches and Modern Greece is a unique country where remarkable technological advancements have happened, still retaining the cultural flavour of its architectural marvels- quaintness and the richness of its archaic civilization. Greece offers its tourists all the modern day luxuries. Moreover, one can regress back in time and enter into the bygone era by savouring the unique experiences visiting the architectural marvels and Greece ruins of the antediluvian era.

The Greek Islands are one of the favourite tourism destinations in Europe. They are the most popular Greek holiday destinations, particularly during summer. Big or tiny, green or infertile, the islands are ideal for all types of visitors offering excitement for the adventuresome and relaxation

EVE’S TIMES February 2013 81 Citizen’s Voice

women must maintain their maryada mudslinging. On the flipside, Aditya (Hindi - which translates to mean Patlurry, a techie, says, “Politics is a The Future morality), or face the consequences. game. It doesn’t matter if it is Rahul So men have no morality? They can Gandhi, Gadkari, you, or I. To be up rape in the name of righteousness? there needs some degree of power, isn’t so The worst of the worst is Asaram. I will and the stomach to surge forward not call him Bapu, he doesn’t deserve to demand that power as a matter of it. It is absolutely intolerable to speak right. Anyone who can do that is fine bright! ill of women. To say that this is such a enough.” Rampant corruption remains disturbing trend is not saying enough. a concern for some, though. Young Kirthi Gita Jayakumar If those in leadership roles themselves medical student Prathishta Nambi says, have irrational comments and ideas “I will be voting in the next general to offer, how can Indian society hope election. I am torn in a dilemma of sk the youth of the country to improve? Their myopic ideas of the sorts – on the one hand, I must vote about the political scenario in ideal appear to stem from a very deep- because it is my duty as an Indian India. Anger greets you – the rooted and parochial mindset. It is this citizen. On the other hand, I have no emotion flying in your face mindset that allows the continued choice – except between corrupt raw and thick. Most of India’s perpetration of sexualized crime and and corrupt.” Monisha Mehra, an Ayouth, academia and activists suggested discrimination based on gender. engineering graduate, echoes the same that the Delhi gang-rape incident was sentiment, but says that she will not go the hardcore evidence of a prevalent forth and vote, because no matter what her choice, only corruption will be the undercurrent of patriarchy. And they What these leaders have professed is winner. were absolutely right. Just proving nothing more than impute that what a them right was Asaram Bapu, a person woman does or does not do, is enough seen as a spiritual guru by many in the to determine that she can be raped. country. His (un)wise words were that had the girl called her rapists brothers, and had begged them to leave her alone, while chanting mantras repetitively, she Speaking of leadership, there is a lot would not have suffered. He’s not the of conversation bouncing off the walls only one to belt out such nonsense. about Nitin Gadkari and Rahul Gandhi taking on key roles in their political parties. Ask the youngsters about it, and they have nothing appreciative Abhijit Mukherjee, the President’s son, to offer. Gadkari made a mess of a decided that the women who fought comparison of Swami Vivekananda for the cause in the protest rallies with the absconding underworld don- in Delhi were painted and dented. turned-terrorist Dawood Ibrahim. Botsa Satyanarayana, the Chief of the Rahul Gandhi is walking into a shame- Congress in Andhra Pradesh, thought faced Congress Party that is facing he had sense when he said, “Just abject disrepute. because India got freedom at midnight, is it necessary for women to move on the streets at midnight?” I’m not even bothering to say anything here – it has What does India’s youth think of to be the daftest reasoning I’ve heard, either leader? ever. Mohan Bhagwat of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh claimed that such incidents don’t happen in Bharat, but Divya Gupta, a young architect says, in India – ‘the globalized Bharat that is “I think it is time to revisit the Indian corrupted by the west.’ political scenario with a complete change. It is in no one’s interest to continue with the prevailing leadership, The ignorant man fails to realise that and with the opposition. It is an open violence against women has been secret that the country has tainted inherent in the ethos of rural India as fingers anyway!” She adds that she is much as it is in urban India, and affects upset at the cavalier attitude in which all women of all classes. I’d like to ask Rape is treated in the country – as him if he’s read the Ramayana. And then waves of headlines only narrate new there was Kailash Vijayvargiya, of the incidents, with the government and the BJP in Madhya Pradesh, who said that opposition still indulging in shameless

EVE’S TIMES February 2013 85 EVE’S TIMES February 2013 89 AND THE WINNER IS….. Rishi Wadhwa

Filmfare celebrates 100 years of Hindi Cinema at the 58th Idea Filmfare Awards ceremony Offbeat cinema turned out to be the toast of the season with THETHE Barfi!, Kahaani, Vicky Donor, Gangs of Wasseypur and English Vinglish being nominated for the best movie at the 58th Filmfare Awards. The award was won by none other than the favorite of WINNERSWINNERS the masses,’ Barfi!’

Shah Rukh Khan and Saif Ali Khan were back as the masters of ceremony along with Karan Johar at the 58th Idea Filmfare Awards 2012. POPULAR AWARDS

Together, they mesmerized the audience with their brimming wit Best Director: Sujoy Ghosh for Kahaani and humour. The stars came out in their glamorous best as they walked down the red carpet to witness the much awaited awards Best Actor in a Leading Role (Male): Ranbir function of the year. Kapoor for Barfi!

The show was kicked off by Shah Rukh Khan wishing a very happy Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female): Vidya birthday to Bollywood with his entertaining and energetic act Balan for Kahaani which he specially sung for his entry performance. He charmed Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male): everyone as he sang and danced to some evergreen tracks. Annu Kapoor for Vicky Donor Stunning and svelte Anushka Sharma swayed to the romantic tracks of fifties and sixties along with her latest movie’s number Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female): ‘Oh boy oh boy charlie’. Anushka Sharma for Jab Tak Hai Jaan

In the midst of all the glitz and entertainment, the envelopes Best Music Director: Pritam for Barfi! were opened on stage to reveal super talents and award winners of 2012. The winners accepted the coveted black statuette with Best Lyricist: Gulzar for Challa from Jab Tak excitement and fervour. This year the black lady was embellished Hai Jaan with a golden plate to celebrate the 100 years of Hindi cinema. The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to the Late Yash Best Playback Singer (Male): Ayushmann Raj Chopra for his outstanding contribution to Indian Cinema as Khurrana for Pani Da Rang from Vicky director, producer and script writer. A leading lady in some of his Donor films, Madhuri Dixit presented this prestigious award to his wife Pamela Chopra. Best Playback Singer (Female): Shalmali Kholgade for Pareshaan from Ishaqzaade Ranbir Kapoor and Vidya Balan won the Best Actor Male and Female Award for Barfi and Kahaani respectively. And they both repeated last year’s history, when Ranbir won for Rockstar and Vidya for The Dirty Picture. CRITIC AWARDS

“I feel blessed to be associated with the kind of films I’ve been Best Actor (Male): Irfan Khan for Paan Singh doing. I thank Sujoy (Ghosh) for all the madness that led us here, Tomar and Sethu (cinematographer) for making a pregnant woman look beautiful. As a child I would stay glued to the TV to watch Best Actor (Female): Riccha Chaddha for Filmfare. As the bible says ask and you shall receive,” said Vidya Gangs of Wasseypur on winning the award. Best Movie: Gangs of Wasseypur Backstage she said, “This is the first time I am coming with my husband (Siddharth Roy Kapur). Interestingly I met Siddharth for the first time at the backstage during Filmfare Awards some years back. So it is a very nostalgic feeling for me today.” DEBUT AWARDS Debut Director 2012: Gauri Shinde for Ranbir Kapoor’s thanksgiving speech was the highlight of the English Vinglish evening. His speech was only through expressions, just like his deaf-mute character in the movie, ‘Barfi!’ Debut Actor (Male): Ayushman Khurrana for Vicky Donor “Yash ji came to Bombay with Rs 200 in his pocket, dreams and his mother’s blessings. He was the humblest person I have known Debut Actor (Female): Ileana D’Cruz for in my life. Three things he loved - films, food and family - in the Barfi! same order,” said Pamela Chopra, wife of Yash Chopra when she recieved Yash Chopra’s Award

90 EVE’S TIMES February 2013 What’s New in the Market?

SYMETREE LAUNCHES THEIR EXCLUSIVE BEJEWELED NATURE COLLECTION Rishi Wadhwa

The Collection is inspired by nature’s poetry on exotica.

Symetree redefines the term adornment, where jewelry is given new meaning. A brand which tries its best by way of nonstop innovation in jewelry designs. Symetree presents jewelry with an aura of its own. It is the proportional equivalent of luxury and creativity, a tribute to design aesthetics and artisanship on metal.

Symetree, a brand synonymous with creative luxury designs, introduces a range of rare and exquisite brooches- the first ever series inspired by Lepidoptera or simply, butterflies, the ‘social insects’. Butterflies have always been popular motifs in visual and literary arts; the bejeweled Butterfly collection by Symetree is truly a priceless possession. These brooches are perfect to pin on to your ensemble, or you can wear them on your purse or in your hair, these brooches double up as pendants too and the superlative use of mother of pearls, diamonds, emeralds and tourmalines makes it a perfect accessory for the winter afternoon, polo matches as well as late night bonfires.

The irresistible combination of colors, styles and designs are definitely eye catching. Upholding the Lepidoptera designs along with the contemporary trends, the nature collection by Symetree is all set to gather applause not only for their class and designs, but for their finesse and ultra-sharp finishing.

Elaborating further on the collection, Abhishek Haritwal, Managing Director, Symetree, says, “I was looking for a new form that I could adapt into a signature series – Butterflies are nature’s poetry on exotica and I think the unique forms of brooches we’ve created capture and hold the intensity of the gaze far more than the standard approach to circular designs involving precious stones”.

92 EVE’S TIMES February 2013 Fashion is to create a statement, and the statement is created at MALACHA DESIGNS by Rishi Wadhwa

Gear up to experience the authentic and alluring ensembles embodied with just the right touches of style and drama of doué couturier Mrunal Yangad at her newly launched fashion store ‘MALACHA DESIGNS’ in Juhu. You will fall in love with the striking collection available at the store. ‘MALACHA DESIGNS’ known for its extravagance yet subtle, traditional yet contemporary, Indian yet western silhouettes, designed and crafted with precision.

This collection at display is an exquisite mix of Bridal/Festive and western wear. The designs are an amalgamation of two complete different cultures! Glamorous and ethereal collections are designed through her creative mind for the everyday woman, the brides and an exquisite bridal trousseau, evening wear and prêt couture line! Intricate embellishments and embroideries are used to complete and enhance each ensemble. Her work is an expression of herself, her style and her passion for innovative and exquisite designs.

The architecture of this store is a fusion of the classic and modern era. Gold and cream are the colors used aptly to reflect the positivity and élan, making the ensembles look out of the box. Mirrors are used prominently to reflect the light. Motifs in the interiors are inspired from the Victorian and byzantine period.

“With god’s grace we have come up with our second flagship store. For this I have pooled in my best resources to create a fabric magic, fusing together the richest and most unattained material, now even available at the second store in Juhu,” excitedly shares designer Mrunal Yangad.

Unblemished and effervescent silhouettes and style are synonymous with Designer Mrunal Mistry Angad. Her belief in perfection and success, led her to have a second flagship store MALACHA DESIGNS. The road had been laid carefully and it is surging towards elevation since launch. Price range: Rs. 3000 onwards

EVE’S TIMES February 2013 93 ‘The Gold Nile’ Glam heels for women Collection by Combining luxury and comfort the Gold Nile Collection brings to you Audelade Rishi Wadhwa these glamorous heels with a delicate strap which are hand crafted & hand Combining the ancient weave technique woven in 18Kt gold with handcrafted gold artisanship, the Gold Nile collection is inspired by art Price: INR 2,64,000 and engraved with creativity. A black canvas is illuminated with a fine 18- 22K gold smoothened to perfection. Drawing inspiration from the Egyptian ancient culture, this collection features the Gold Nile Envelope clutch purse, pumps, and delicate strap-ons for women. The men’s collection features a jet black formal with gold buckle detailing.

The Cleopatra Clutch As the name states this Hand woven & Hand crafted 18kt gold Cleopatra Clutch depicts strength, beauty and elegance.

Price: INR 3,13,500

Men’s leather and Gold shoes These Hand woven & Hand crafted formal 18Kt gold combined with the finest genuine leather men’s shoes, redefines Luxury.

Price: INR 3,55, 000

94 EVE’S TIMES February 2013 by Metro Shoes Rishi Wadhwa

omewhere in the sleepy fishing village of Egypt, corals of myriad colours suddenly washed ashore. Carefully picked up and shining in dazzling light, these pretty stones inspired many an artisan and craftsmen to create precious Sjewels. Metro’s ‘Essence’ collection is an ode to those. The carnival of colours, magnetic energy and various styles like ballets and flats make this collection befitting for all fashionistas. Wear these to the next party or dress it down with slim pants and a hobo for the perfect ‘Essence’ ‘Essence’ office look. Colour palette ranges from earthly tones like browns and rusts to bright and fun like sky blues and canary yellows

Make these your perfect substitutes for accessories! Pick your pair from the nearest Metro Shoes outlet in your city.

Available at all Metro Shoes outlets

Price Range: Rs 990/- onwards

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Elegant yet simple, just right for an evening out Style your summer with jeweled foot accessories

EVE’S TIMES February 2013 95 The Cupid flavors at the Courtyard by Marriott, Gurgaon Rishi Wadhwa

Courtyard by Marriott, Gurgaon, introduces gourmet delights for your beloved ones on Valentine’s Day. Stir in the special ingredient of the day, love, with dearly loved ones with a lavish buffet dinner and spirits at Red Zen featuring an array of foods.

The exotic menu includes fresh lobsters, plump oysters and decadent chocolate desserts over an over a candle-lit table.

Cost: Rs. 3500/- + taxes per person (one complimentary glass of wine for the couple.)

Timing: 6:30 pm up till midnight

Guests can also enjoy dining at all day dining restaurant, MoMo Cafe where the buffet would be priced at INR 1495 plus taxes per person.

You can buy beautiful gift hampers with an array of delicious cupid treats like chocolates, cakes, goodies at MoMo 2 Go from 10am to 10pm. Guests can also become the part of the draw; the lucky ones may win exhilarating gift vouchers.

To make the soiree unforgettable, the courtyard ambience livens up with mesmerizing music by a live band performance enchanting on the rhythm of romantic melodies. A perfect Valentine’s Day treat A perfect Valentine’s Day treat

96 EVE’S TIMES February 2013 Launch

Pearl City Sunglasses for Women from MauiMaui JimJim

aui Jim, the world’s fastest Neutral Grey for bright, sunny days, HCL® growing, premium polarize Bronze for variable light conditions and sunglass maker, launched Maui Rose™ for the sharpest contrast and Pearl City, a sporty, image resolution. feminine sunglass style in India. Pearl City’s high-grade injected nylon frameM is lightweight, tough offers superior Pearl City has MauiGradient™ lenses fit and comfort. The modified, rectangular that have a darker tinting at the top that frame of Pearl City compliments a wide gradually gets lighter moving down the lens. range of facial shapes and comes in three With its SuperThin (ST) Glass lenses that different colors. This new offering from Maui are 20 percent thinner and lighter than Jim is priced at Rs. 9,740/- and is available conventional glass lenses, 99.9 percent of at all leading stores across the country. glare and 100 percent of UV rays are blocked by Maui Jim’s patented PolarizedPlus2® technology. Only Maui Jim lenses use three Pearl City is an ideal choice for those who rare earth elements to significantly enhance love spending time on water, driving to colors seen through the lenses. Each lens work and everything in between. This mid- has nine layers of protection against the size high-grade nylon frame is lightweight sun, as well as waterproof and oleophobic and comes in three different colors namely coatings and a CLEARSHELL® scratch- Black with Blue Interior, Tortoise and resistant treatment. MauiGradient lenses Chocolate Fade. While customers have are available in prescription also. a range of lens tints to choose from -

EVE’S TIMES February 2013 97 artavya Healtheon has basis through telephone calls, SMS, pill launched its Disease reminder machines and even personal Management Services visits by field based counsellors. It for HIV patients for addresses issues of therapy compliance, the first time in India. medication adherence, prevention, KKartavya Healtheon is one of the disease awareness and management. leading disease management companies in India that was established in June Vikram Srivastava, CEO and Co- 2008 with its corporate office located Founder, Kartavya Healtheon says in Mumbai. -We educate and support HIV positive patients to seek early, preventative care With its unique concept of Health in order to prevent HIV transmission back a program positioned to deliver and stay compliant to treatment. savings and quality of life improvement DM plays a vital role here as it helps by empowering individuals with to overcome the scepticism and information to make decisions that strengthen the courage of the patient are evidence-based and enhancing so that he lives a normal life.” individuals’ skills for self-care and self- management, Kartavya offers Patient To achieve efficacy, the company is Management service to individuals leveraging on its technical prowess suffering from HIV by focusing to make disease management more on disease awareness, medication effective and efficient and to take it adherence and maintaining healthy to the next level with its innovative lifestyle. The program is designed to technology. In addition to that, it is target the elements that support the in the process of rolling out day care best clinical and financial outcomes: centers and family doctor services to The Right Health Care Provider, The address the needs of primary health Right Medications, The Right Care and care in major cities of India in near The Right Lifestyle. future and become a pioneer in patient nursing care management across the country. Hepatatis B HIV/AIDS is now viewed as a chronic disease, in which patient management The company has spread its operations is an integral component. in 21 cities across India in merely 4 years. Kartavya’s prime focuses of

GLOBAL Cancer Kartavya Healtheon is a disease chronic condition are diabetes, cancer management company with a patient- and Hepatitis B, but now they are also clinic Patients centric service model, where all services highlighting the dark side of HIV and which a patient requires are provided thus helping HIV-AIDS patients to grow

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Physicians doctor ensures that each individual is given helping them to manage the disease in Health assistance and support on a regular the right manner. staf careChronic Diseases hospital Pharmaceutical Disease HIV Management Rishi Wadhwa

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98 EVE’S TIMES February 2013 When Flying is a necessity

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