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25 October VOL. 13 • ISSUE 148 PAGES 12 • PRICE ` 1 2019 FRIDAY RNI No. MAHEN/2007/21778 POSTAL REGN. NO. NMB/154/2017-19/VASHI MDG POST OFFICE NEWS IN Manda proves her Ganesh Naik wins by BRIEF mettle again; wins from 78,491 votes from CIDCO extends Airoli constituency first instalment date for Housing Belapur Constituency After five years, Ganesh Naik Scheme – 2018 Successful ap- returns back to the Assembly plicants for the CI- Constituency with 84.53 percent literacy DCO Housing choose Manda Mhatre as their representative By Staff Reporter 13 thousand 299 Scheme - 2018 have : BJP- votes. 5,187 voters been given 7-days Shiv Sena Mahayuti voted for NOTA in the extension to pay candidate Ganesh Airoli constituency their first instal- Naik defeated his making it clear that ment. The earlier nearest rival NCP they didn’t prefer any deadline was Octo- ber 24, 2019. How- ever, due to the non-payment of funds by some ap- plicants, it has been decided to ex- tend the first instal- ment date. Accord- ingly, now October 31, 2019 has been announced as the last day for pay- (Photo by Sumit Renose) ment of the first in- (Photo by Sumit Renose) stalment. Appli- By Abhitash D. Singh ter defeating NCP's counting of votes was cants who pay their BELAPUR: In 2014 Ashok Ankush Gawde. started, Manda Mhatre candidate Ganesh of the above candi- first instalment in Bharatiya Janta Par- Elated with her victo- topped the chart. She Shinde from Airoli dates. the said term will ty’s (BJP) candidate, ry, Manda Mhatre said secured 87,858 votes Assembly Constituen- Before the election not be charged any Manda Mhatre had that it is the victory of whereas Ashok Gawde cy by a whopping 78 code of conduct for the delay charges…. won from the Belapur the people of Belapur received 44,261 votes. thousand 491 votes. Contd. on pg. 5 (More on page 3) constituency with just constituency who have MNS Gajanan Kale Ganesh Naik received 1491 votes. However, once again shown their had 15.82 percentage a total of 1 lakh 14 Apples from this time, she has won trust in her. thousand 038 votes. Kashmir arrive in with huge margin af- Right from the time Contd. on pg. 5 Ganesh Shinde of NCP got 35 thousand large quantity 810 votes. MNS's The fruit divi- MLA Prashant Thakur creates hat trick Nilesh Banchele got sion of the Agricul- 22 thousand 692 tural Produce Mar- votes, while Bahujan ket Committee Aghadi’s candidate Dr. (APMC), Vashi is Prakash Dhakane got seeing a large num- ber of red delicious, juicy apples arriv- ing from Kashmir in large number. These apples are comparatively cheaper than the imported ones and are being preferred by the customers due to their taste and texture, say PANVEL: With a trick in the Assembly region. The BJP the traders… historic lead of 92,370 polls. He also secured Mahayuti candidate, (More on page 2) votes, MLA Prashant the highest number of Contd. on pg. 5 Thakur created a hat- votes in the Konkan www.newsband.in | [email protected] 2 Friday, 25 October 2019 Diwali Pahat event CIDCO extends first to be held in Airoli instalment date for By Chandrashekhar Hendve written by Mangesh- NAVI MUMBAI: kar will be sung. The Housing Scheme – 2018 Diwali Pahat has been theme of the pro- NAVI MUMBAI: Successful applicants for the organized by Maha- gramme is Gagan CIDCO Housing Scheme - 2018 have been given rashtra Seva Sangh at Sadan Tejomaya and 7-days extension to pay their first instalment. the Sangh’s auditori- the programme is The earlier deadline was October 24, 2019. um in Airoli. The being coordinated by However, due to the non-payment of funds by event will commence Vineet Gore, Singer some applicants, it has been decided to extend at 6.30 am on 28th Archana Gore, the first instalment date. Accordingly, now October. The event Nachiket Desai will October 31, 2019 has been announced as the last will also mark the sing and Sameera day for payment of the first instalment. Appli- birth anniversary of Gujar Joshi will cants who pay their first instalment in the said Hridhyanath compere the pro- term will not be charged any delay charges. Mangeshkar. During gramme. The entry Under CIDCO Housing Scheme-2018, a total the programme songs for the event is free. of 14,838 houses were made available in eleven places in Navi Mumbai for the economically PUBLIC NOTICE weaker sections under the Pradhan Mantri Notice is given on behalf of my client Mr. Rafik Allahbakhsh Naikodi that My Client is Legal Owner of Apartment No. E-1/7/A-5, First Apples from Kashmir Awas Yojana and low income groups. The Floor, E-1 Type Apartment Owners Association (Reg. No. 1798/ computerised lottery was announced on October Dt. 16/12/88) Plot No. 3/13, Sector – 3E of Gat No. 437/254 2, 2018. Kalamboli, Navi Mumbai, Taluka – Panvel, Dist. Raigad 410218 arrive in large quantity The extension is only for the first instalment Admeasuring Area – 22.58 sq.mtrs Built Up. My client has sold abovementioned property to MR. IRFAN AHMAD SHAIKH S/O and next instalments needs to be paid as per ZAKIR HUSSAIN SHAIKH AND MRS. ISMAT JAHAN IRFAN in the APMC market the payment pre-planned timetable. CIDCO has AHMED SHAIKH vide Document Registered No. Panvel 2-12563- also appealed that the concerned applicants 2019 on receipt No. 14586 on dated 23/09/2019. By Chandrashekhar til now, apples were Room related Document i.e. Original Deed of Apartment made be- Hendve coming from Shimla in should note that any further process in the tween CIDCO AND Mr. Nair Venugopal Mylath of Apartment No. NAVI MUMBAI: The the market. However, scheme will be carried out in accordance with E-1/7/A-5, First Floor, E-1 Type Apartment Owners Associa- fruit division of the Ag- their season is now the pre-planned schedule. tion (Reg. No. 1798/Dt. 16/12/88)( Plot No. 3/13, Sector-3E of Gat No. 437/254 Kalamboli, Navi Mumbai, Taluka-Panvel, Dist- ricultural Produce over and now we have Raigad 410218 Admeasuring Area – 22.584 sq. mtr Built Up. Market Committee apples from Kashmir,” CHANGE OF NAME Vide Registration No. 253/1999 on Dated 13/10/1999 has been (APMC), Vashi is see- said Ganesh Bajare. lost/misplaced from My Client. My Client has given Property miss- ing a large number of In the wholesale I have changed my name from VAISHALI PRABHAKAR ing Complaint to the Kalamboli Police Station on dated 18/10/2019 PRADHAN to VRUSHALI VINOD PRADHAN as per vide Register No. 1505/52019 red delicious, juicy ap- market, a box of apples Therefore any person(s) having any claim in respect of the above affidavit dated 24th October 2019. referred property or part thereof by way of sale, exchange, mort- gage, charge, gift, maintenance, inheritance, possession, lease, tenancy, sub tenancy, lien, license, hypothecation, transfer of title or beneficial interest under any trust right of prescription or pre-emption PUBLIC NOTICE or under any Agreement or other disposition or under any decree, Be it known to the General public that my Client KAUSER order or Award or otherwise claiming, howsoever are hereby re- MAJID PATEL has agreed to purchase the Plot No. ZA-17, quested to make the same known in writing together with supporting Admeasuring 16.00 Sq. Mtrs. situated at TTC Industrial Area, documents to the undersigned within a period of 15 days by Regis- MIDC, Pawne, Navi Mumbai, Taluka & District Thane from tered Post. (both days inclusive) of the publication hereof failing which the claim of such person(s) will deemed to have, been waived KISHORI KISHOR GAIKWAD (hereinafter referred to as the and/or abandoned. “Seller”) and the said Seller has lost/misplaced the above Sd/- said Property original documents and details as follows:- Adv. Chaudhari & Associates i. ORIGINAL PLAN ISSUED BY MIDC (Bombay High Court) ii. POSSESSION RECEIPT K-L 5/8/8, Opp. Kalamboli Bus Depot, iii. ALLOTMENT LETTER ISSUED BY MIDC Date : 25-10-2019 Navi Mumbai 410 218 iv. ORIGINAL MIDC AGREEMENT v. OTHER ORIGINAL RELEVENT DOCUMENTS ples arriving from containing approxi- This police missing report was made with Vashi Police Sta- SPECIAL OFFER Kashmir in large num- mately 12 to 15kgs is tion, Navi Mumbai, on 19/10/2019, vide No.3484/2019. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT ON REAL ber. These apples are being sold between Rs Any person/s finding the above said original document may ESTATE (Buying /Selling /Paying Guest etc.) comparatively cheaper 600 to Rs 900. Since return the same at the address mentioned herein below. than the imported ones apples are good this Any person/s having any claim against the said Property A 20 word classified in NEWSBAND and are being preferred year, their prices are and for the said Documents by way of sale, mortgage, will cost you only Rs 150/- + GST Applicable by the customers due stable. In the retail charge, gift, lease, easement, use, trust, possession, inherit- ance, lien etc. or otherwise however is hereby required to for direct buyers and sellers. to their taste and tex- market, these apples make the same known to the undersigned at office address For details, call : ture, say the traders. are sold at Rs 70 to100 given herein below, within period of 15 days. from the date of “Compared to last per kg in the rate mar- publication hereof, From the date of publication hereof, with 20870513, 27815380 year, the apples from ket. While Kinnaur sufficient documentary proof, failing which shall be deemed Kashmir are arriving Apples, a variety from to have been waived for all intents and purpose and not in large quantity this Himachal Pradesh's binding on my client. Sd/- year and the rates are Kinnaur district, Date: 25-10-2019 AJAY D. GAIKWAD ATTENTION READERS lower too. Currently, known for their natu- Place: Navi Mumbai. Advocate High Court While every effort is made to check the genuineness of 40 to 50 vehicles load- ral sweetness, colour Office at :- Shop No.229, SS-III, Xerox party/parties inserting ads in this paper, we cannot be held ed with Kashmiri ap- and succulence come in Lane, Opp. Abbott Hotel, Sector-2, responsible for the truthfulness of its contents. The publish- ples are entering the 18 to 22 kg boxes and Vashi, Navi Mumbai, 400 703. ers, Editor and/or the staff cannot be held responsible for market every day. Un- are being sold at Rs Mobile-8082325559/8767335559 any loss or damage due to transactions that they may enter into guided by the ads. 1500 to 2200. [email protected]

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By Dinesh Pawar of 60 years of its exist- assembly of Solar Solar Yatra. 25 stu- ager, NAD Karanja (Chemistry) and Shri URAN: Naval Arma- ence. As a part of Dia- Lamp on 24th October, dents of KV Karanja distributed solar lamp Alok Kumar, PGT ment Depot Karanja is mond Jubilee Celebra- 2019 at Kendriya Vidy- participated in the to the participating (Physics) were also celebrating Diamond tion, NAD Karanja alaya NAD Karanja workshop. Shri students. Shri Raj present during the Jubilee on completion conducted workshop on under Gandhi Global Puneet, General Man- Mangal Yadav, PGT workshop. BJP rebel candidate Navi Mumbai stations becoming Mahesh Baldi wins from dog’s accommodation Uran Assembly Constituency Passengers worried about their safety By Dinesh Pawar By Abhitash D.Singh find 7-8 dogs running station to clean the URAN: BJP's rebel NAVI MUMBAI: Most here and there or space because of dogs candidate Mahesh of the station in Navi sleeping inside the making it their Baldi defeated the cur- Mumbai is becoming station premises. accommodation. The rent MLA Manohar the accommodations Sometime they also railway or the City & Bhoir by 5718 votes. for the stray dogs. run behind those Industrial Develop- Mahesh Baldi won by Juinagar and Sanpada whom they find ment Corporation 74463, while Bhoir is the most affected running for the auto- (CIDCO) authorities got 68745, The former station. Even the rickshaws. We have should come up with MLA Vivek Patil se- Kharkopar and cured 61456 votes Bamandongri station In Uran Assembly which was initiated election, eight candi- last November is dates were in the fray. facing with same However, there was a problem. Many tough fight between commuters com- plained about the dogs being occupying the stations space most of the time, but yet no action has been taken either by the railway authorities or even by the civic body. There are at least 5-6 dogs in both east and west side of complained several some solutions so that Kharkopar and times to the police the stray dogs should Bamandongri station. who have been de- be accommodated at No incidents of dogs ployed at Kharkopar some other places. As Vivek Patil from the the 9th round. Forc- ple opted for NOTA. biting people inside police station but no of now no cases of dogs Peasants and Work- ing Manohar Bhoir, to Following the vic- the station premises action has been taken biting any commuters ers Party of . come down to second tory of Mahesh Baldi, has been recorded yet, yet. Our complaint have been recorded Sena's Manohar position. a huge rally was orga- but still it can be always goes in the but in future it can Bhoir and Mahesh The other candi- nized in Uran dangerous sometime. deaf ears of the take place. So on an Baldi contested the dates in the fray were BJP taluka presi- Many young kids authorities.” urgent basis the election as indepen- Atul Parasuram dent, Ravi Bhoir, come for walk along Kailash Mishra, a authorities should dent candidates. Bhagat of MNS (499 Uran city BJP presi- with their parents at resident of Sector-19 look to solve the Citizens were very votes), Santosh dent Kaushik Shah Kharkopar and in Ulwe who travel grievances of the keen to know the re- Madhukar Patil participated in the Bamandongri station. from Bamandongri to common man.” sults as the counting (1358) of the BSP, rally. BJP district Ravi Sharma, a Belapur said, “When- Hrishikesh Mha- began on Thursday Rakesh Narayan Patil transport association resident of Ulwe ever I go to catch tre, a resident of morning. Baldi was (1712) of the BSP, president Sudhir Sector-17 who always train at Bamandongri Juinagar said, “Dog leading by three-digit Madhukar Sudam Gharat, district sec- goes to Kharkopar station what I find is menace at Juinagar is votes since the begin- Kadu (1580), Indepen- retary Chandrakant station for his evening 4-5 dogs lying on the not a new story but it ning of the counting dent candidate, San- Gharat, and other walks said, “Every floor. It also becomes is a problematic issue day when I visit difficult for the till 24 rounds. Baldi tosh Shankar Bhagat dignitaries were Contd. on pg. 4 retained the lead till (1133). While 3072 peo- present. Kharkopar station I cleaning staff at the www.newsband.in | [email protected] 4 Friday, 25 October 2019 Diwali starts with Dhanteras Dhanteras and Third day is the lasting. Make Kheer Issue : 148 25 October, 2019 Dhanvantri Puja is main festive day and with Kesar and donate being conducted. The Goddess Lakshmi is the same and if you Tough task ahead word Dhan means believed to enter flats can't make Kheer, wealth and teras and bless people. So, then donate yellow With the results of Assembly Elections means 13th day of people wear new dal. out, the clouds of uncertainty and anxiety lunar dark fortnight clothes, light oil lamps Five day leading to that were visible over political circles in By C K Subramaniam of Kartik. In the and pray to Lord Diwali can be enjoyed the city have finally disappeared. One thing Diwali is the evening the lamp is lit Ganesa, Saraswati, to the maximum by is quite evident that the residents of Navi festival of lights and and Dhan Lakshmi is Kubera and Lakshmi. sharing one's wealth Mumbai have grown more matured as an the celebrations start welcomed into our Diwali is also treated and good wishes with electorate and want action by the elected well ahead with people flat. Colourful Rango- as the beginning of a those who are not so representatives. It has become more clear- going in for high level li designs and Goddess new financial year. fortunate. It is not er that it is no longer religion or caste that preparations for the footprints are drawn Lighting of the lamp just about lighting festivity. The festival on pathways starting is significant since diyas but cleaning tops the poll of issues that concern vot- of lights around the from entrance of the darkness represents your inner self of ers, but policies that affect their daily lives, corner and we long to house to mark the ignorance and light is doubt, jealousy and shortage of clean water, environment etc. go an environmentally arrival of Lakshmi, a metaphor for spreading joy all Although for both rural and urban vot- safe Diwali. The sweets and fruits are knowledge. Poor around. ers job opportunities and the need to make celebrations associated offered to the Goddess. should be fed to Diwali means fire a living are the number one priority, envi- with Diwali are also On this auspicious appease Goddess crackers bursting on ronmental issues are equally more impor- tant to the electorates as also better hos- pitals and health care centres. Pre election promises are made to be broken as a matter of rule by most of the politicians. However, this time, it may not be the case. The elected candidates have tough task ahead and would be required to work hard if they do not seek re elec- tion. The electorates have grown more mature and would not tolerate any wrong doings on the part of the elected repre- sentatives. After a few days of rejoice over their triumph, the elected candidates should start working relentlessly and ful- fil their promises they have made for the welfare of the residents, who have elect- ed them with great expectations and hopes.

known to take a toll day people buy Gold, Lakshmi and bring the day of Lakshmi Navi Mumbai stations... on the environment, silver and utensils. In cheer in the face of the Puja. The air quality Contd. from pg. 1 including health risks North India, they buy poor strata of society. deteriorates drastically among various a broom to mark the Fourth day Go- around this time as a from last one year. We from Juinagar sta- individuals including occasion and there is vardhan puja assumes thick layer of smog, the residents of tion.” young children and great demand for greater significance. mixed with dangerous Juinagar have com- The senior official the senior citizens. It broom in the market The puja is celebrated chemical, so an ideal plained the supporting from the civic body is our earnest desire in Delhi and other as the day Krishna way to celebrate staff at Juinagar was not available for to ensure that the places, Earthen diyas defeated Indira. Diwali is to go with several times but from the comment because festival is celebrated are lit on Dhanteras There is a tradition of fire crackers. For their side no action he was busy in the with joy yet without in the evening to get building cow dung many, it may be has been taken yet. In upcoming Assembly causing any substan- rid of evil spirits. hillocks, which difficult to digest this the afternoon time the election duty. tial damage to the Second day is signifies Mount fact but this contribu- numbers of dogs are The Central environment. The celebrated as Chhoti Govardhan, the tion could go a long less but in night after Railway Public festival starts with Diwali is called Kali mountain which was way in protecting the 8pm one can see flocks Relationship Officer A high spirits and Chaudas. Kali means once lifted by Lord environment. Instead of dogs and they keep K Singh did not Diwali start with dark and chaudas Krishna. Feeding of fire crackers, on fighting among responded to the Dhanteras. means 14th day of the green fodder or various alternative themselves. It can be phone calls from We celebrate dark half of Kartik spinach to cows this could be looked upon to dangerous for the Newsband correspon- Diwali in a grand way month and is believed day is considered very ensure that the fun commuters passing dent. without knowing that on this day Kali auspicious. factor remain intact. much about the killed the demon Fifth day is Bhai Let us all celebrate a significance. Diwali is Narakasura. This is Dooj, which is the last safe and happy Diwali. For inserting advertisements a gala festival and is the day to end evil all day of the festivity. We may call this celebrated as five days negatives attached to Bhai Tikka assumes week a week with full in festival and each day oneself. Oil bath is important as sisters of joy and celebra- NEWSBAND has a different mes- taken on this day in pray for the good tions. Briefly called a Divakar - 9867529915 sage with mythologi- Southern parts of health of their broth- Diwali week. let us all cal significance and India and that will ers and their well plan to celebrate a Vijay - 9867529919 the importance give you a fresh lease being. This too has noiseless and pollution Rampreet - 9867659921 attached to it. of life as the massag- mythological signifi- free Diwali. Happy Off : 2087 0513 / 2781 5380 First day of Diwali ing is done from top to cance as brother-sister Diwali wishes to one is popularly known as bottom of the body. relationship is ever- and all. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 5 Friday, 25 October 2019 Manda proves her mettle... Ashok Gawde said, MLA Prashant Thakur... tribute to Chhatra- " I congratulate Man- pati Shivaji Maharaj Contd. from pg. 1 Contd. from pg. 1 da Mhatre for winning and Dr. Babasaheb votes and secured of their city. The work the Belapur constitu- MLA Prashant showed their trust in Ambedkar. He also 27,618 votes and stood that I have been carry- ency seat. I accept the Thakur received a him and his leader- addressed a huge third in the list. The ing out since the past verdict of the people. total of 1 lakh 78 ship. The streets gathering who had voters also pressed five years have been It is time for intro- thousand 581 votes. echoed with the come to get a glimpse NOTA, the percentage noticed by the people of spection and to see As the results were chants 'Ek Vada of their beloved of which was 2.18. my constituency and where we have gone declared, there was an Prashant Dada'. leader. He thanked Speaking with the therefore they have wrong. We will start atmosphere of festivi- The supporters of the voters, citizens, ty in the city with MLA Prashant office bearers and people bursting fire Thakur were confi- activists for their crackers and distrib- dent of his victory. support and said that uting sweets. Support- However, he would he was there for them. ers of MLA Thakur win with such large “People are well

Newsband Manda chosen me again for working now to Mhatre said, " I am more development. It strengthen NCP par- very happy with the is the victory of the ty for the upcoming people’s verdict. They people. I will be work- Navi Mumbai Munic- have chosen the devel- ing with more enthu- ipal Corporation elec- opment for the benefit siasm now." tion in April 2020." stated that victory number and would be aware of the work was of development of scoring biggest victory done by Prashant Ganesh Naik Naik received the Since the morning the common people. in Konkan with a lead Thakur for the support from Shiv when the counting of Despite opponents of over 90 thousand welfare of the people. wins... Sena and members of votes was started, making many promis- votes, came as a Due to his efforts, Contd. from pg. 1 other parties. Ganesh Ganesh Naik’s es and propaganda surprise. Panvel is seeing assembly elections Shinde who stood supporters were seen during the rally, After the victory, development work was imposed, NCP opposite Naik was not cheering and bursting people re-elected MLA MLA Prashant being carried out,” leader and former a tough contender, fire crackers. With his Prashant Thakur and Thakur offered said a supporter. guardian minister which further victory being an- Ganesh Naik and his stamped Naik’s nounced, they distrib- uted sweets.

family had joined the victory. Meanwhile, BJP. While giving the voters did not show tickets, it was an- much enthusiasm on nounced that Manda the day of the voting Mhatre will contest as there was indica- from Belapur constitu- tion of a one-sided ency and Sandeep election in Airoli. Naik from Airoli. Taking advantage of However, Sandeep the three-day vaca- Naik decided to tion, the voter turnout withdraw his name was only 42 percent. and gave the ticket to With 78 thousand 491 his father. votes, Naik is among During the cam- the top ten candidates paign period, Ganesh in the state. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 6 Friday, 25 October 2019 Peers and Apple - A safe and stimulating Day Care Centre

By Meena R Prashant es through which they KOPERKHAIRANE: construct and consoli- With the dual-career date their concepts and norm nowadays, more understandings. The re- and more couples look- sponsive environment, out for quality childcare which is considered to be facilities for their be- a third teacher, has loved children. With been designed to evoke multiple facilities avail- their curiosity and fos- able, parents are often ter learning through confused. Though child- experience. care facilities are many, The main aim while quality, care and affec- designing the Centre tion is rare. was to bring back tradi- A safe and stimulat- tional, authentic and ing Day care and Early sustainable materials. Learning Centre named The learning materials Peers and Apple has re- used are relatable and cently opened its doors open-ended to bring out to children as young as the child’s imagination, 6 months or as matured problem solving, critical as 10 years. thinking, negotiation Started by four pas- and inquiry skills, says sionate friends, this the founder. Centre offers everything Apart from the Dis- that a parent wants – covery Room, the Cen- learning, stimulation, tre has a dance and skills building and fun. curriculum at Peers approach believes that music room, painting Surrounded by lush and Apple Daycare and children are curious, room and even a room greens, the Centre is lo- Early Learning Centre creative and are capa- to nap. A fully-equipped cated in sector 16, Ko- is inspired by the edu- ble of initiating their kitchen ensures chil- perkhairane very close flow between the indoor ment offers the children cational philosophy of own learning. Children dren never crave for to D’mart. The effortless and outdoor environ- a chance to explore. The Reggio Emilia. This have hundred languag- junk food. Vsisters Diwali Dhamaka

Vsisters members along with their guest perform some foot tapping numbers during The audience enjoy the proceedings. Diwali Dhamaka celebrations. By Ashok Dhamija followed by a sterling ed by the challenged which was a blend of their guests at the. Ash- NAVI MUMBAI: Vsis- musical songs program children of Asmita Spe- devotional, art and cul- wini has a passion for ters, an all women eight by well-known Indian cial School of Ko- tural programmes on singing and when she year group from city artist Ashwini Mallya parkhairane where WE Wednesday 23 October. was selected three years organised Diwali Dha- based in Singapore founder and Lions In addition to exchang- back in Singapore at a maka on the eve of In- along with group danc- Chairperson for Talent ing sweets and savoury talent search contest, dia’s most popular fes- ing, housie competi- search, Savitha Nay- items, few members she put her heart and tival at Navi Mumbai tions. The venue which ak, had conducted a also celebrated their soul in singing. She Kannada Sangh based was decked up for the Diwali Ganesha paint- children’s achieve- sang the difficult in Vashi in a grand occasion with Diwali ing contest earlier in ments in a special way Shreya Ghoshal song, manner. The elaborate decorations, saw the the day. by bringing in special ‘Bairi priya’ which celebrations was a Vsisters members who Earlier the Vsisters chocolates or home- made her win two tick- blend of devotional, art came from various Diwali Special program made Diwali sweets,” ets for a Shreya and cultural events was parts of Navi Mumbai, began with a two said Savitha Joshy, Ghoshal program. She attended by over 50 bond over their home minute silence in ho- Ashwini Mallya an Indian “The highlight of is an active member of members, their guests made festive sweets nour of a departed Vsis- origin artist based in Sin- the Diwali Dhamaka a singing group in Sin- and children, all whom and tasty savoury ter Bharati Shenoy, a gapore regaled the gath- program was an excel- gapore and performs adorn festive attires. items which they couple of weeks back. ering, lent performance by monthly. She even The event began shared with the gather- “It was a good gath- with their guests and Indian origin and Sin- sang some Kannada with recitation of devo- ing. Every member and ering where 53 Vsisters children participated gapore based artist Ash- songs besides popular tional songs to invoke guests were presented members, all GSB enthusiastically in the wini Mallya who re- Contd. on pg. 10 the blessings of the God, by special diyas paint- women group, along Diwali celebrations galed the audience and www.newsband.in | [email protected] 7 Friday, 25 October 2019 Oui Oui- Children's apparel brand from India

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Young students dressed up in colourful attires are all decked up to share, care and enjoy sweets as part of Diwali celebrations. By Ashok Dhamija NAVI MUMBAI: St. Xavier’s High School, Airoli in order to create awareness of various festivals of India among its Montessori Section students organised Diwali Celebrations at its premises. Various activities & compe- titions related to the ‘Festival of Light’ were conducted and included Lantern making, Diya decoration, Origami making (Diya). The day was filled with joy & enthusiasm as the young students dressed up in colourful attires participated whole heartedly. As part of the tradi- Various activities & competitions related to the ‘Festival of Light’ tional celebrations Contd. on pg. 10 were also conducted. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 8 Friday, 25 October 2019 5 Necessary Vastu tips for this Diwali Odhni Launches Autumn Winter Bridal ity - efficiency & creativ- this holy symbols of gy but spans a wider ity for physical growth Swastik, Go-Padma, tradition through exist- Collection 2019 and spiritual activities and many more if drawn ence across Jainism Odhni, one of the They have a much- purify our soul leading in front of main en- and Buddhism. In every largest women apparel evolved palette when it to optimum satisfaction trance prohibits nega- demographic, though, brands of north India in comes to choosing their with peace of mind ulti- tive energy from enter- he is the eternal wealth ethnic and bridal wear perfect D-day wear and mately. In my opinion if ing in your vastu. keeper. Therefore, wor- has unveiled “Autumn our new collection is we manage these opti- 3. Meru Yantra Worship shipping of the Kubera Winter Bridal Collec- dedicated to their aspi- mum energy levels in According to ancient in conjunction with tion 2019” amidst high rations.” our vastu throughout texts the Meru Shri Lakshmi Puja can be fervour. As the autumn “From Sangeet to the year, our growth Yantra is the Master done by business estab- in India comes along Mehendi, Shaadi to Re- By Dr. Raviraj Ahirrao with level of peace & Yantra that is helpful to lishments. with the most-awaited ception and Cocktail Of all the festivals satisfaction will be at its correct the Vastu dosha 5. Importance of timings season of the year, i.e., Nights, Odhni’s ‘Au- having their various peak. In short vastu (or defect). Whether it is Puja should be done the Wedding Season, tumn Winter Bridal cultural and geographi- shastra emphasise for any financial problems at the appropriate Di- Odhni’s new “Autumn- Collection’ features a cal significances in In- cleanliness and remov- or personal setbacks, wali Puja Muhurat as Winter Bridal Collec- wide range of silk sarees dia, Diwali or Deepawali al of clutter. A clutter the Meru Yantra is an given in the “panchang” tion” is perfectly creat- and lehengas in varied could be ascertained by free environment answer to all. The (Hindu calendar). The ed to meet the expecta- colours and exciting far the most universal means clearing off the Yantra acts also as a Muhurats are given in tions of modern in patterns. Whatever be of all. Embracing and space from non-working strong medium to re- the calendar consider- brides who are bold, un- one’s choice, each en- all-pervading it is de- instruments, old move all obstacles and ing fixed Lagna, Pra- conventional, and semble from this collec- scribed both symbolical- clothes, chipped plates, pave way for a happy, dosh time and trendsetter. ly and allegorically as old & condensed dirt, healthy and wealthy Amavasya Tithi. The This new an array of lights that etc. This festival get rid life. As per our mythol- puja should be accom- bridal collec- brings us both spiritual of materials or tools/in- ogy, the Meru is a sa- plished by the pre- tion from and material effulgence. struments that you cred mountain and a scribed rituals, chant- Odhni is con- “Tamaso ma Jyotir- have no longer any use spiritual power house. ing of the Lakshmi Suk- ceptualised gamaya” or lead us from of. Create a space in the The same spirituality tam and various using an ar- darkness to light stands house or work place for and powers is radiated hymns. If you person- ray of hand- for the glory of light and new things. by the yantra when the ally do not know the rit- embroidery the darkness that could 2. Significance of using devotee worships the uals then it would be and Swarovs- prevail either in the coloured mud lamps Yantra. During Diwali, helpful to take the help ki work, ex- form of obstacles in the Eradicate stagnant the puja of the Meru of a master of ceremo- quisite material world or in the and negative energies Yantra holds special sig- nies – the Purohit. This pearls, beads form of ignorance in the by lighting up the cor- nificance as the ener- year the Lakshmi Puja and silk universe of spiritual ed- ners and in general ev- gies in the Universe are Muhurat is at 18.42 threads on ucation. While the fes- ery nook and front with most conducive and PM to 20.11 PM on the authentic tival illustrates the vic- enough lights. While right. The Yantra 27th of October (Pra- silk fabric. tory of righteous values there are lamps and should be ideally placed dosh Kaal is slated be- The collec- above evil, it also repre- lights available in the in the puja place with tween 17.36 PM to tion compris- sents new beginnings in market place of all you facing the east. 20.11 PM. The es of lehenga the financial years for shapes, sizes and all Some more spiritual Amavasya Tithi starts dresses and traditional Indic busi- kinds of makes, mud & auspicious symbols at 12.23 PM on 27th sarees in var- ness models. Here are 5 and/or metal (brass/sil- that you can worship October and ends at ious patterns Vastu Tips that will ver/alloys) are most con- during this time of the 09.08 AM on 28th of and colours. help generate maxi- ducive as per the an- year are - Worshipping October, this year) The Gotta mum positivity from cient science of vastu. cow with calf on Vasu- Diwali is very rele- Patti work this auspicious occa- Also sesame seed oil or baras, Lord Dhanvan- vant when observed on the border sion. clarified butter (ghee) tari (God of health) and from the angle of the of sarees and 1. House/work place are the best fuel for Lord Kuber (God of ancient science of Vaas- golden em- cleaning these lamps. The en- Wealth management) tu. Decorate home with broidery with sequins tion offers a seamless This is also the time trance should be well lit on Dhanteras. Wor- Rangoli designs and on lehenga on pastel blend of style and cul- of the year when you and most importantly shipping Lord Yama by rows of lights to wel- colour fabrics accentu- ture that flaunt the must have experienced one can keep a puja diya keeping one special come Lakshmi. The ate the grace as well as bride’s beauty elegant- that the energy levels of lit the entire night. Met- lamp in South of our Rangoli designs and the depth of this daz- ly,” further added by your residence or your als are good conductors premises in Bhai-duj lights encourage posi- zling collection. the directors of Odhni. work place is at its peak. of energies and mud (Bhaubeej) for peaceful tive urja/vibes. Hang- This vivid and vi- Odhni is known for Do you know why? It’s lamps can become excel- end of life whenever it ing of auspicious Toran/ brant collection encap- its bridal lehengas, ba- an outcome of festive rit- lent reservoirs of ener- is destined. Kandil/Lantern/Lamp sulates various art narsee saress, ready- uals along with Vastu gies hence traditionally 4. Kuber Lakshmi Puja at the entrance is also forms, and most of made and designer cleaning efforts simulta- these have great signif- While Lakshmi puja another way to wel- them are handmade. blouses, Indian gowns, neously during the icance. If you use Blue is an universally ac- come positive energy, While speaking on this cotton kurtis, anarkali “chaturmas” (four coloured mud lamps in cepted tradition, Ku- good luck and prosper- collection, Puneet and suits, and a lot more. months of abstinence North, Green coloured berapuja along with ity to the home. Final- Yatin Jain, Directors of The brand empathical- and an important peri- in East, Orange in Mata Lakshmi Puja ly, the overall feeling of Odhni, said, “Gone are ly promotes Made in In- od in calen- South-East, Red in can be done especially festivities, love, purity, the days when Indian dian Fabrics such as dar). Each festival we South, Pink or Grey in by business people. It is religion, knowledge and brides would have no Ikkat, Jaipur Print, In- celebrate with cleaning South-West , Dark Blue said that while Laksh- also prosperity all go to choice other than don- digo, Shibori, Bandhani of house combined with in West and Blue or mi is the Goddess of make Diwali the most ning the shades of red Fabric, and others. It is special tasty food and Grey in North-West are prosperity & wealth, Vaastu oriented festi- or pink, embellished brand’s thought to not spiritual acts. Cleans- the appropriate colours Kubera is the keeper of val. Wishing all the with the traditional de- focus on objectifying ing of premises boosts and they help in en- this wealth and the readers a very Happy signs. Today, women women and setting a energy levels, extra cal- hance positive energy in wealth manager. Ku- Diwali! are open to experiment- particular beauty stan- ories through tasty food and around your pre- bera does not only be- The writer is Co-Founder, ing with colours, fab- dard that everyone enhances our productiv- mises. In addition to long to Hindu mytholo- Vastu Raviraj rics, styles and designs. should follow. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 9 Friday, 25 October 2019 Indian Wrestler Ritu Phogat To Debut Eight teams to participate in Ajit Ghosh In Mixed Martial Arts Championship Memorial Women’s T-20 Cricket Tourney By Ashok Dhamija Championships. many matches for my By Ashok Dhamija Mehta, Chairperson of least three matches. Ritu Phogat, an In early 2019, country in my journey The second edition Kalyandas Memorial The winners and internationally Phogat decided to as mixed martial of Ajit Ghosh Memori- Sports Foundation runners-up will be acclaimed wrestler challenge herself in artist.” al Women’s T-20 and Dadar School for awarded the Ajit from the famous the emerging sport of Facing her will be Cricket Tournament Blind Women have Ghosh and Kalyandas Phogat family, is mixed martial arts. Cindy Tiong, a will commence on come together to Memorial trophies bringing the indomita- She signed with ONE veteran kickboxer October 31 with the organise the event respectively. Kalyan- ble spirit of her Championship, the from Malaysia who is final scheduled for affiliated to Mumbai das Mehta was lineage to the sport of largest martial arts also making her November 5. Mahatma mixed martial arts. organization in the professional mixed Eight teams Gandhi’s The most high profile world. After months of martial arts debut. including last associate while Indian wrestler to hard training at This classic clash year’s winners he fought transition to mixed Evolve MMA in of striker versus Mumbai Police against apart- martial arts, she will Singapore, she is grappler in the ONE Gymkhana and heid in Durban, take part in her first finally ready to step atomweight division hosts Sporting South Africa. professional (weight limit Union Club will There are bout at “ONE: 52.2 kg) will fight for the special awards AGE OF set the stage title. Others in for the best DRAGONS”, a for the emer- the fray are batter, bowler marquee gence of a new Kamath and all-rounder martial arts contender for Memorial, in the tourna- event orga- the division’s Payyade Sports, John Cricket Association. ment, besides ‘Player nized by ONE throne. The Bright, Dahisar After a lull in activi- of the match’ awards Champion- reigning ONE Sports, Kingsley ties for women, this including the finals. ship, to be Women’s Cricket and Gay tournament is seen as The league phase will held in Beijing Atomweight Cavaliers. a means to provide a be played at Shivaji on 16th World Cham- The tournament platform for women Park Gymkhana and November. pion is none will be played on a cricketers in the mega Mahim Juveniles Club Phogat is a other than league-cum knockout city of Mumbai. at Shivaji Park. The champion Angela Lee format. The top two Encouraged by the Semis and Finals will wrestler and from Sin- teams, from the two participation of six take place on Novem- top women’s gapore, who groups will enter the clubs last year, two ber 4 and 5 at the mixed martial has held the semi-finals. Ex- India teams have now been Mumbai Police arts prospect championship player Arundhati added which enables Gymkhana at Marine who comes belt for more Ghosh and Hansaben each team to play at Drive. from a family than three of martial years. artists. She In a began training division in wrestling at the age into the ONE Circle. dominated by athletes of eight under the Speaking about her of diverse striking guidance of her father, foray into mixed backgrounds, Phogat Mahavir Singh martial arts, Phogat stands out with her Phogat. The 2016 said, “For me it is a wrestling abilities, blockbuster Indian completely new sport, which in mixed sports film, Dangal, as I only knew how to martial arts translates was loosely based on wrestle before coming to great endurance and her family’s sporting to Singapore. I have grappling skill. She heritage and accom- been training hard holds the potential to plishments in wres- here with my coaches become the first ever tling. to learn the new world champion from Additionally, martial arts forms to India in a major global Phogat earned a gold prepare myself as a promotion — a feat medal at the Com- mixed martial artist. that will be ground- monwealth Wrestling Now it is time to put breaking for Indian Championships, a whatever I have mixed martial arts. silver medal at the learned into action. Just by stepping into World U23 Wrestling “I just want to say the ONE Circle, World Championships, that I am very happy Phogat is already an a bronze medal at the that ONE has given inspiration for Asian Wrestling me an opportunity to sportspersons and Championships, and represent my country women across the multiple Indian in MMA and I will try country. National Wrestling my best to win as

For Newspaper SUBSCRIPTION Call Now : 2087 0513 | 2781 5380 www.newsband.in | [email protected] 10 Friday, 25 October 2019 Letters to the Editor.... Sandeep Sangwan to succeed Omer Dormen as the new Empty promises Reserve Bank of India issuing the statement that our money is safe Managing Director of Castrol India with the PMC banks is ridiculous. Citizens are being fooled to no extent. It is like the monkey who stole my banana, eats it, and then says "Your banana is safe in my stomach". Jubel D'Cruz, Mumbai Traffic Jam Sanpada circle near the police station in the bus route is becoming highly dangerous. With vehicles approaching the circle from 8 sides (no exaggeration) under the Moraj Over bridge, there are chances of acci- dents and the pedestrians struggle to cross the roads at both the ends of the fly over. There is a need for subway in those two spots or a signal system is to be employed to make the traffic flow smoothly. The Seventh Day Adventist school vehicles cause near traffic jam during school days. C.K. Subrmaniam, Millennium Towers, sector 9, Sanpada Sandeep Sangwan MUMBAI: Castrol India Limited Cancellation Of Weekly Kochuveli - Dehradun has announced the appointment of - Kochuveli Express Via KR Route Sandeep Sangwan as the Managing Director with effect from 1 January Omer-Dormen By Ashok Dhamija 2020. Sandeep Sangwan will succeed heading the business in Europe. On PANVEL: Railways has decided to cancel Kochuveli - Dehradun - Kochuve- Omer Dormen who will move into behalf of the Board, I warmly wel- li Express passing through Konkan Railway route with halt at Panvel Jn. another role to lead Castrol’s busi- come Sandeep Sangwan to the Cas- too , due to the remodeling work of Dehradun yard over Moradabad Division ness in Europe, also effective 1 Jan- trol India team.” under Northern Railway jurisdiction from November 2019 onwards as per uary 2020, after a successful tenure Outgoing Managing Director, the following schedules of four years in India. Omer Dormen commented, “It has Sandeep Sangwan has a prolific been a huge honour to serve Castrol career extending over 29 years and India alongside so many great peo- brings extensive business, sales and ple, internally and externally, who marketing expertise with him. He have generously supported me in suc- is currently based in the UK as Pro- cessfully delivering the strategic gramme Director leading a major business priorities and setting new transformation programme in BP industry benchmarks, while uphold- Passengers are requested to kindly note the same. Inconvenience caused Lubricants and has been instrumen- ing our core values. I am confident is regretted tal in embedding the new Lubricants that Sandeep will continue to drive operating model across the business. Castrol India’s growth agenda and Sandeep Sangwan joined BP in 2012 lead the business to greater heights as a part of the Castrol innoVentures in this advanced mobility era.” team and subsequently worked in Commenting on his appointment, Europe &Africa as the Regional Mar- Sandeep Sangwan said, “I am huge- keting Director and as the North ly excited by the opportunity to lead Europe Sales Director. Castrol, an iconic brand in India, On the announcement, R Go- backed by exceptional people with ex- palakrishnan, Chairperson of Castrol traordinary intent and an excellence India Board said, “Omer Dormen has mindset. I eagerly look forward to been instrumental in changing the work with the Castrol India team to trajectory of the Castrol India busi- shape a relevant and responsible fu- ness over the last four years and lead- ture, keeping the customer at the ing the company in making notewor- heart of all that we do.” thy progress against key parameters The appointment was approved by of business performance, resulting in the Board at the meeting held recent- profitable volume growth. Our best ly. Both leaders will work very closely Sanpada shops show a colourful look with lantern (Kandeel) sale picking up on the wishes are with him as he takes on over the next few months to facili- eve of Diwali (Photo courtesy C. K Subramaniam) his next assignment with Castrol tate a smooth transition. Xavierians avali “a row” to Not only sweets, joy & filled & happy before become “a row of care was shared going on their Diwali Celebrate lights.” Diwali is amongst them. The vacation” shared Send us your Diwali... marked by four days day was filled with joy Blaise D’sousa, Head of celebration and Contd. from pg. 7 & enthusiasm. Mistress of the problem at marks the victory of Students were all fun institute. they also exchanged goodness over evil [email protected] sweets with their and dazzles people Vsisters days earlier, since lat- friends & teachers. with its joy. The ter everyone have their with pictures and “Diwali, Deepawa- same was celebrated Diwali... own family commit- li or Deepavali is the in our school pre- Contd. from pg. 6 ments latter. We all we will try and ensure biggest and the mises by our Montes- Hindi ones” shared Dr enjoyed ourselves and brightest of all Hindu sori Section students. Veena Adige. got into the Diwali that the authorities festivals. It is the Various activities & “It was time to bond mood,” said Savitha take action festival of lights: deep competitions related and celebrate the Diwa- Nayak who proposed means “light” and to the festival were. li festive a couple of the vote of thanks. www.newsband.in | [email protected] 11 Friday, 25 October 2019

headache, fatigue, due to bacteria. others if you cough or elderly people Chest Infections sweating, loss of These infections are sneeze onto your hand, pregnant women appetite, or joint and usually spread when an an object or a surface, people who Chest infections rapid and shallow muscle pain. infected person coughs and someone else smoke are common, espe- breathing What causes chest or sneezes. This shakes your hand or people with long- cially after a cold or wheezing infections? launches tiny droplets touches those surfaces term health condi- flu during autumn and a high temperature A chest infection is before touching tions, such as asthma, winter. (fever) an infection of the their mouth or heart disease, Although most a rapid heartbeat lungs or airways. The nose. diabetes, kidney are mild and get Certain disease, cystic better on their own, groups of fibrosis or chronic some can be serious people have a obstructive pulmo- or even life-threaten- higher risk of nary disease ing. developing (COPD) The main symp- serious chest people with a toms of a chest infections, such weakened immune infection can include: chest pain or as: system – this could a persistent cough tightness main types of chest of fluid containing the babies and very be due to a recent coughing up feeling confused infection are bronchitis virus or bacteria into young children illness, a transplant, yellow or green and disorientated and pneumonia. the air, where they can children with high-dose steroids, phlegm (thick You may also Most bronchitis be breathed in by developmental prob- chemotherapy or a mucus), or coughing experience more cases are caused by others. lems health condition, such up blood general symptoms of viruses, whereas most The infections can people who are as an undiagnosed breathlessness or an infection, such as a pneumonia cases are also be spread to very overweight HIV infection www.newsband.in | [email protected] 12 Friday, 25 October 2019 As a young environmentalist my aim is to save the green belt of Navi Mumbai as well as India: Aishwarya Sridhar

At the young age of 22, Aishwarya Sridhar, already has many feathers in her cap. She is a writer, poet, wildlife photographer & film-maker, TEDx speaker and passionate conservationist. A mass media graduate, Aishwarya has been awarded the Sanctuary Asia's Young Naturalist Award. She is the youngest girl to receive it. A year ago, she was awarded the International Camera Fair Award for the Youngest Female Photographer in Nature and Conservation Photography. Her debut documentary ‘Panje- The last Wetland’ was telecast on DD National in 2018 and has been screened at various environmental film festivals. The film was also nominated for the Best Film Award at the 9th National Science Film Festival 2019. In a conversation with Abhitash D Singh, Senior Reporter, Newsband, Aishwarya talks about her passion for wildlife, her efforts in conserving nature and the various challenges that she faces while doing so. Here are the excerpts of the interview:

Newsband: At 22 years of age you have Panje is about the last remaining wetland of Uran so many awards and accolades in your kit- which faces the threat of extinction as NM- ty? Why did you choose wildlife and how SEZ wants to reclaim Panje for development. did you get inclined towards environment? The Wetland is home to over 250 species of Aishwarya: My father is a life member of migratory birds and the film highlights the need Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) and to save the wetland and declare it ‘Protected’. I used to accompany him on treks to various The second film ''Queen of Taru'' chroni- forests. So, I was introduced to the world of cles the life of the most iconic and photographed wildlife when I was 8 years old. Since then I wild Bengal Tigress of Central India- named used to enjoy watching animals and birds. I have Maya from Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve. I also grown up reading the books of Jim Corbett have filmed her over 6 years and grown along and Kenneth Anderson and that also kindled the with Maya who I first saw as a cub. The film love for the outdoors inside me. We used to traces her life, her struggle for survival and high- spend a lot of time at Uran also birdwatching lights her tact as she raises her cubs in a male and I began to love the outdoors. Each trip was dominated territory. While ''Panje-The Last Wet- a new adventure and that was very exciting. land'' was telecast on DD National and has done Then when I was around 11 year old, we visit- the rounds of the festival circuit, the film on ed a forest in Central India where I saw my that people hardly take me seriously. They feel that Maya had a World Premier at the 9th Wildlife first wild tiger. Seeing the national animal of I am so young and don't believe that I am capable Conservation Film Festival, New York and lift- India in its wild habitat, made me fall in love of making a film. Sometimes it hurts that as a coun- ed the trophy for the Best Amateur Film at the with Big Cats. But a month later I got to know try, we appreciate youth from another country fight- festival. So, both the films are equally close to that the same tiger I had seen was poached ing for environment, yet when the youngsters of my heart and I can't choose one over another. India speak up, they are ignored and not taken se- brutally. This made me very sad and I penned Newsband: What are your next projects? my first poem ''To a Tiger With Love''. Since riously. Aishwarya: I am doing a film on the bio- then there has been no looking back. Newsband: Please tell us about the projects diversity of the Western Ghats. Newsband: You are a mass media grad- that you have done so far? Which is closer to Newsband: How do you get funding for uate. Has that helped in pursuing your am- your heart and why? your projects? bition? Aishwarya: I have made 2 films as of now- Aishwarya: I did crowd funding for my last Aishwarya: Yes, Mass Media as a course ''Panje-the last wetland'' and ''The Queen of Taru''. two films. I hope to secure sponsorships/ film- helped me hone my skills of storytelling. A ing grants for my forthcoming films. strong narrative is vital for a great film and the course helped me understand that. The projects Aishwarya won the Young Digital Cam- Newsband: Your advise to those who done during the course helped me understand era Photographer of the Year 2018-in the would like to take wild life photography as my camera better and introduced me to the ''Its a Small World'' category and her im- their career? What are the various hurdles world of video editing. Now I can confidently age was exhibited at the NEC, Birming- that may come on the way? say that I can handle any situation be it in front ham. In 2019, she received the Woman Aishwarya: If you have a passion for the of the camera or behind the camera as well. I Icon India Award from the Governor of wild, then only I will advise taking up wildlife want to use the visual medium to create an Tamil Nadu, for using media in environ- photography as a career. It requires a lot of impact. mental conservation. She has also re- patience as most of the times we end up not ceived the Diana Award given by the Brit- Newsband: What challenges did you face getting the shot we had imagined. Monetary ish Royal family to youngsters aged 9-25 hurdles might also come in the way as equip- or continue to face while pursuing your am- years who have done exceptional social bition? ment is costly and so is safaris and hotel stay work. She has just finished a film on the and sponsorships by companies and government Aishwarya: I have received a few calls most iconic and photographed wild Ben- are very less in India as compared abroad. threatening me that they will beat me up or break gal tigress named Maya from the forests my camera while trying to Save Panje wetlands. of central India. The film titled "The Newsband: Any particular course/ Though I was frightened at first, I decided I Queen of Taru" had a World Premiere at stream that can be taken up for this? should not let these things affect my work. the 9th Wildlife Conservation Film Festi- Aishwarya: Nothing in India but abroad There will always be people who will oppose val, New York where it received the Best there are plenty of courses for this. I learnt ev- you or try to bring you down but you should Amateur Film Award. erything on my own and from YouTube. Where remain undeterred. Another challenge I face is there is a will there is a way!