STUDENT PAPER OF THE SCHOOL OF MEDIA & LIBERAL ARTS GREATER NOiDA | NOVEMBER 28, 2017 | VOL 1, ISSUE 6 | PAGES 12 THE TIMESOF BENNETT The Times Coding helps Should there Rowdy Panthers win be anti-Romeo Litfest Shivam bag the Bennett Cricket Google squads? League 2017 Full coverage on Page 12 assignment Page 2 Page 4 & Page 5 Page 3 We would rather die in India than be deported, say Rohingya refugees ANURAG KUMAR

“Animals were better off than us,” says Hussein, recalling the horrors of Rakhine, a state in Myan- mar. Being a Rohingya he has survived through dec- ades of statesanctioned apartheid. He fled from Myanmar in the wake of Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi in coversation with Sagarika Ghose at the 2012 ethnic conflict the Times Litfest, Delhi. Photo by Lakshay Kumar which left 90,000 people FULL COVERAGE ON PAGE 4 AND PAGE 5 homeless. Now he lives in a makeshift shanty in the Hussien displaying his UNHCR card A Rohingya refugee holding her child Kalindi Kunj area of New Photos by Anurag Kumar Kathputli Colony: The Delhi. The slum houses camps with a shortage of seek medical attention for royalty. Nazia has spent er thought the government 150-200 Rohingyas fami- water and medical facili- his broken leg. most of her childhood in would do this to us. We lies who live in huts made ties. “We couldn’t even go Living in slums is an- India and is untouched by have nowhere to go. I’m of plastics, tin and bricks. talk to our neighbours be- other concern. Lack of san- most of the violence they afraid of what might hap- puppet show has ended They are among 40,000 cause if the military had itation, proper drainage had faced in Myanmar. pen to us.” “I don’t want MANVI SINGH Rohingyas who migrated seen us they would have system and unhygienic sur- She seems to be much In- to go back. Please help us,” to India in the aftermath of killed us,” says Hussein. roundings leads to many dian than a Burmese. “I pleads Ahmed. His eyes The colony which had the ethnic clashes in 2012. But in India, the state of medical issues. Rains and have friends here. I like were moist, despair evi- mothered generations of The rape and murder of a the Rohingya people has winters mar through their this place,” she said when dently visible. “Whenever puppeteers, jugglers, folk Buddhist girl resurfaced hardly changed. Living makeshift homes. Many asked about how she feels I see the police here, I feel singers, musicians, drum- the ethnic tension be- without any identification children die due to pneu- about India. afraid, it’s the same what I mers, dancers and other tween Rohingya minority proof they can’t search for monia during winter. The statement of govern- used to feel when the mili- traditional performing art- and Buddhist majority. a job. Most resort to rag But people are still keen ment planning to deport the tary came to the camps in ists is now nothing more The conflict spiralled out picking while others earn on living in these condi- Rohingya population has re- Myanmar,” he says holding than a mound of rubble. of control while the police a living through working in tions rather than being surfaced their horrors. “Go- his chest. “Ask the government stood aside, sometimes construction sites. deported back to Myan- ing back to Burma would “People here have done to send us to Pakistan if even helping the Buddhist They live below the pov- mar. “It’s far better than be suicide. We’ll rather die so much for us. We had all they want to do is tor- majority. erty line and don’t have the condition in Burma,” than go back to Burma,” no place to go, they gave ture us,” said Bhagwan Das Many Rohingyas fled access to government sub- Ahmed said. They survive says Ahmed. us place to build these who was sitting on a cot from the conflict-hit areas sidies and rations. They through hardships, work- “People here have al- homes,” says Hussein. with a cigarette in his hand of Myanmar to Bangla- are sometimes even denied ing as labourers and or dai- ways been helpful. These “We are thankful to people and no roof over his head A resident of Kathputli Colony sitting on a desh, India, Thailand, and medical facilities. “They ly wagers. Yet they are hap- clothes are all given to me here. I believe they would with all his belongings mount of rubble after the demolition drive other neighbouring coun- don’t take the UN card as py to have a place to live. by the neighbours. They help us and the govern- crammed in bales, forming Photo by Manvi Singh tries. Those left behind identification proof,” says For this stateless pop- sometimes even send us ment would change their walls of fort around him. has been in the news, not Established in the late were rounded up in small Nazir Ahmed. He couldn’t ulation, even slums are a rice,” says Ahmed. “I nev- decision on deportation.” “We as artists did what- for the achievements of 1960s to the early 1970s ever we could to bring fame its residents but rather for had performers original- to our country, now see what their struggles. ly from Rajasthan, later the government is giving us On October 30, 2017, a joined by folk artists and Chandigarh bizman starts first desi donut chain in return. Our houses have demolition drive was car- migrant workers from Ut- SHIVANSHI TOMER innovate with my prod- been razed to the ground, ried out by Delhi Develop- tar Pradesh, Maharashtra, ucts to give my customers our women and children ment Authority (DDA) in Gujarat, Bihar and Andhra “I won’t ever choose any ‘ Challenges the best experience.” Kalra were thrashed for not evac- Kathputli colony of West Pradesh. other career even if given a still come in added. uating their houses. The Delhi after calling it en- “This colony is named chance.” says Ketan Kalra, “I started alone, from sound of screeching cars and croachment. The people of after the work we do, the founder of the first ever the way, so making all the recipes to horns wakes up our children the colony say they have art we know,” said Rani, desi donut chain in India I constantly taking the orders. Now I every few minutes while they been left out in the streets who used to make every called ‘Super Donuts’. The have a family of 70 people sleep on the pavements. Our to suffer the cold weather prop needed for a dance company was started in innovate.’ working with me. Noth- houses might have been without homes or means of performance - kachhi gho- 2013 and now has five out- ing could have been possi- tiny but at least we were not livelihood.To redevelop the di, brass pitchers for Bha- lets in Punjab itself. in North India said, ble without hard work. For on the roads.” colony, the private develop- vai dance, stilts, and cos- When the young boy Kalra. Talking of expan- hard work one must have His eyes sparkled with er has built transit accom- tumes. returned home after an sion Kalra discussed his a clear goal in mind and excitement as he tried to modation for the residents Rani says she feels like extensive study of do- plan of first capturing Inside the ‘Super Donut’ outlet in Chandigarh. keep trying till you get it recall his trips to Ameri- who have lost their houses a herd dog and she has to nuts abroad and planned the North Indian market Photo by Shivanshi Tomer right.” said Kalra. ca, Holland, Germany and at Anand Parbat. During constantly keep an eye on to open a shop in Chan- and then slowly expand- ket to venture, Kalra ex- customers, Kalra replied He has worked in some France where he used to the last three years, 1,355 her children because of digarh, little did anyone ing. He also said, “I had plained how he saw scope with joy how the people of of the reputed firms such perform as a Sufi singer families have been shifted the fear of their getting know he would turn out no prior experience of in this particular field as Chandigarh wholehearted- as Mindful Leadership, as part of a troupe. But to the transit accommoda- hit by a vehicle or getting to be one of the best en- managing a business but it has not been explored ly welcomed Super Donuts. Brand and Communica- those days when he had tion,” said a DDA official. kidnapped. Women of trepreneurs in the North. I never let it pose a threat yet. I have tried to in- Kalra talked about how he tions Management, Re- represented the country “Moving into flats and the colony including me Kalra talks about how the to my growth. I have troduce the American has faced a lot of problems cruitment Consultancy.eu and its heritage are long high-rise buildings would get up at midnight and go western culture always in- learnt a lot with time and tradition by bringing in which came in his way and and AIESEC Exchangers gone now. Now they make mean the death of our liv- into open to get relieved spired him and how it gave I now aim to establish donuts, bagels, nachos, how he always faced them which he later gave up for ends meet by entertaining ing space and the environ- after the toilets have been him the idea to open his Super Do nuts as India’s waffles and shakes, he bravely with the constant his own venture. anyone who agrees to pay ment that sustains our art brought down and workers very own donut chain. own donut identity.” added. support of his family. His grit and determina- a few bucks. Since last few by drawing audiences,” and people keep roaming We are further plan- When asked why he Recalling the initial “Challenges still come tion has won kim Top En- years, Kathputli Colony Das said. around during day time.” ning to expand ourselves chose the Donut mar- response he got from the in the way. I constantly trepreneur in 2015. Indore cop makes traffic dance to his tune Bennett celebrates spooky Halloween TANVI MISHRA AND TANVI MISHRA added that he was proud for the last five years. In re- TRIYA GULATI of the fact he overcame turn, Ranjeet gets to hear There is a traffic police- the negativity generated her address him as ‘beta’ “When black cats prowl man in Indore, Madhya by envious colleagues and (son) when the lady reach- and pumpkins gleam, may Pradesh, who doesn’t stand continued to work with es the roundabout. luck be yours on Hallow- still or straight. He dances zeal and enthusiasm. When asked how fame een.” A night swarmed to make commuters obey It was easy to imagine had changed him, he said, with spooky creatures and traffic rules at the junction the dancing cop being an en- “If you are appreciated and enthralling music, the stu- he is posted at. Ranjeet Sin- dearing family man as well. loved and you have the dents of Bennett Universi- gh has been part of the po- But Ranjeet dismissed the confidence that you can ty geared up for Halloween lice fraternity for 19 years conjecture. “My wife is un- contribute to your country, on October 31, 2017. and was transferred to the happy with me as I end up the joy is rewarding and The theme being quite traffic control department spending more time at work the fame is incidental.” obvious, everyone was some years ago. amid traffic than at home,” One wondered how dressed to the scariest. But He’s now a traffic police Ranjeet said, adding that Ranjeet handles traffic rule the most petrifying look officer and has been- in he was still contented with violators offering bribes. Ranjeet Singh (middle), posing with John of the evening took the Haaris, a first-year BAMC student had his face spiring residents to follow what he was doing. “I don’t lose my cool now- Abraham (left) and Varun Dhawan (right) first position as the best painted for Halloween. traffic rules and signals by “It is a service for the adays when people try dressed, Lalit Dhawan Photo by Deep Das Barman dancing while controlling been using it to do his job lion views”. On the show, nation as far as I am con- to bribe me after getting (BAMC) and Ashna Bajaj traffic for the last 12 years. effectively. he demonstrated how cerned,” said Ranjeet. caught for jumping the red coupons of Rs10, Rs20 and after. The discs were taken (BBA) came out tops as Ranjeet, who literal- He has been awarded he controls traffic on the On strangers who help light, for instance. I just Rs50 for food and games. over by two second-year the most sinister. ly moonwalks his way for his exemplary work roads of Indore. him sustain his belief in warn them and let them The collection from the B.Tech students, Eknath The event hosted by the through the traffic while by the Madhya Pradesh For Ranjeet, who now himself, Ranjeet said one go,” Ranjeet said, adding coupons went to Pulse, the Reddy and Rahul Garg. college clubs, Alexis and doing his job, said,“People government as well as has as many as one lakh day a 60-year-old cart that mostly commuters event management club of They got the scary revellers BU Pulse, had game stalls don’t have traffic sense, private institutions. He followers on Facebook, puller handed him a 10-ru- stop by to wave at him as the University. grooving to the all-time fa- that included ‘7up 7down’, which needs to be instilled has appeared on the TV success did not come easy. pee note at a crossing. The an acknowledgement of The students were left vourite songs. Rings and Glass Knock- in them and there is no show, ‘Aaj ki Raat Zindagi’, He had faced a lot of crit- man, whose son had died his work. awestruck by a dance per- Reema Dabbas, sec- down. Silhouette didn’t better way to do that than which was hosted by Am- icism from his colleagues some time ago, said his Ranjeet’s message for formance by Spic Macay retary of Pulse said, “We back down either, the dancing.” He believes that itabh Bachchan. once he started becoming gift was a token of appre- the youth of the country and Virtuoso, the cultur- always aim to make the art club of the University to teach, one needs to On the show, he was famous. “Some people can- ciation for the work he was is, “Be patient when you al clubs of the University. students happy and also had set up a face painting come up with unique and praised for his diligent not see others do well in doing. are driving on the roads They performed a fusion to conform to the expecta- counter. Food stalls were interesting ideas. work.Ranjeet said, “I was life and they throw obsta- Another such person is and always remember dance on the song ‘Believ- tions of the management. set up for all the students Ranjeet said dancing contacted by various coun- cles in your path to bring a visually impaired elderly your family members are er’ by Imagine Dragons. I assure that Pulse will to relish to the fullest. was his hobby from an ear- tries after a video of mine you down,” Ranjeet said. lady whom he has helped waiting for you to return The much-anticipated continue organising such The students bought ly age and he has simply went viral and got 18 mil- However, Ranjeet quickly cross the road every day home.” DJ night commenced soon events.” THE TIMES OF BENNETT 2 CAMPUS CALLING Greater Noida, November 28, 2017 Data is the new oil: Kapoor Harry Potter quiz leaves ADITI TYAGI teams spellbound at BU Sachin Kapoor, the Head of India and South Asia business development at LinkedIn addressed the management students of Bennett University as part of CXO Series and discussed the importance of data for the new gen- eration and the impact of digital dominance. The session started with “Rock Your Profile” which was conducted by professional profile ex- perts from LinkedIn. In this learning session, stu- The winners of the Harry Potter quiz dents were provided with Photo by Writava Banerjee tips on crafting a great HARRIS BEG tions related to the world Voldemort?’ to ‘What was LinkedIn profile reflecting of Harry Potter. The top the last line of the Cham- a compelling professional Kapoor addressing students about data management. Photo by Anurag Kumar Flucs, the social media five teams with the highest ber of Secrets?’ image that could guaran- club of Bennett Universi- score managed to qualify The final round end- tee getting recruiters’ at- top 5 companies in the details etc now define a He also talked about LinkedIn also invited ty, hosted a quiz centered for the final round after a ed with a tie for the first tention. year 2011 were mostly oil person. the transactions involved students to enroll for the around the Harry Potter short tie breaker round for place between the Seekers The LinkedIn team based companies while Data itself when prop- in the world of Data. He ‘Campus Editor program’ franchise on November the final spot. The teams and the Mavericks. ‘The pointed out that the so- the top companies in erly processed is a source said, that has been recent- 16, 2017. The quiz saw which qualified for the- fi Seekers’ consisting of Aditi cial media platform can 2017 are data based com- of creating money. “World is full of trans- ly opened for campuses participation from all nal round were ‘Angare Kaushik, Jahanvi Kuppi- connect youth with some panies with Apple being “One entity does not actions. There is always across India. Schools of the university, Bane Chole’, ‘ The Butter- li, Shriya Garg and Yashi of the most successful at the top of the list. have all the data, so there give and take. So the data Through this program mix and matched to form beers’, ‘ Potterheads’, ‘ The Shukla lost to the ‘Maver- people in the corporate Quoting from the is a need to collaborate in provider needs a transac- undergraduate and grad- 12 teams. The winners of Seekers’ and ‘The Maver- icks’ in the final tie breaker world. Economist Kapoor said, the digital economy be- tion in return.” uate students who are the quiz were the ‘Maver- icks’. round of the quiz. Talking about the top “Data is the new oil, Data cause everyone can’t have He told the students passionate about writing icks’ comprising of Nihlal, The final round of the The winners of the quiz multinational compa- is linked to an identity.” every data. about how a data owner is can either contribute ar- Arun, Mahesh and Eknath quiz was relatively tough- that is the ‘Mavericks’ were nies of the world, Kapoor He said, income, age, on- Kapoor also explained supposed to use the data ticles or invite their peers Reddy, all B.Tech CSE 2nd er than the preliminary awarded coupons worth Rs showed the students how line identity, Pan Cards, why an analytical branch because along with great to write. These articles will Year students. round as it required in- 1000 while the runner-ups the industry changed education, skills, buying has been so important for data comes great respon- then be shared and pro- The quiz was divided depth knowledge of the were awarded coupons from 2011 to 2017. The preferences, payment a company. sibilities. moted on LinkedIn. into two rounds, the pre- Harry Potter Universe worth Rs 500. The quiz liminary round and the fi- from the participants. The was hosted by Abhinandan nal round. The preliminary questions asked in this Bhatnagar, Atul Rai, Nikh- Life Skills Week at Bennett round was a written one round ranged from ‘What il Mahipal and Abhishek comprising of ten ques- is the real name of Lord Dubey. promotes better habits Rowdy Panthers triumph over Akkad 11 RIDDHI DWIVEDI AND AKANKSHA YADAV KRITIKA LALWANI

“Nearly 115 kg food gets Rowdy Panthers defeated wasted in the Bennett Uni- Akkad 11 by 79 runs and versity every day,” says Raj became the champion of Kashikar a first year B.Tech the Bennett Cricket League student who was working (BCL) 2017 on November on mess management in 23 at Bennett University, the Life Skills Week, which Greater Noida. was held from October 30 Rowdy Panthers won to November 4, to tackle the toss and elected to bat the issues at BU like mess first. The match started at management, emotional 2:30pm as a large numbers intelligence, saving the en- of supporters of the teams vironment, basic corridor cheered them. etiquettes. The students Morals about proper dressing covered in a post- In the first three overs, Rowdy Panthers pose with the trophy. worked day and night to er. Photo by Riddhi Dwivedi Rowdy Panthers made Photo by Triya Gulati tackle the issues. 26 runs but then Vishesh The celebration started says, “ While working on The teams interviewed Redhu, captain of Row- Bennett Cricket League After the second round, with the students making Emotions managenent potrayed in a poster. the issue of mess man- the faculty members about dy Panthers, came on the (BCL) was launched on Rowdy Panthers and Ak- descriptive posters on the Photo by Kritika Lalwani agement I found out that the manners of interac- field and made 32 runs. November 16 after a kad 11 became the final- issue they chose, to make aim, which was to bring hot water and tea facilities 42 workers work for three tion, dressing etiquette, Another player, Manideep, week’s delay due to smog. ists. Both the teams had people understand how about a desirable change. for guards in cold nights . hours to prepare one meal help desk etc. who made 41 runs, was In all, there were over 150 excellent players who were a small contribution can All students active- He says “I wanted to ap- for us and it’s so disheart- Also the corridor man- declared the ‘Man of the players in the 10 partic- consistent in making their lead to a big change. Post- ly participated in the life proach the management ening ’ that we, including agement team came up Match’. The duo made 72 ipating teams. The first respective teams trium- ers of all sizes and shapes skills week, they shot small with the idea that they get me waste this food that with an excellent idea of runs. At the end, Rowdy round of the tournament hant in all the previous addressing different is- videos on their topics and them electric kettles for has been prepared with so clapping and saying ‘good Panthers made 137 runs in was a knock-out match, matches. Joy and excite- sues like dress etiquettes even student help desks each floor or do something much effort.’’ work’ to a person who 15 overs. in which 10 teams played ment were evident on the ,emotional intelligence, were started where all about the hot water in wa- Talking about the meas- wasn’t following the basic Akkad 11 made only 58 but only five qualified for faces of the players in the saving the environment, problems of students could ter coolers during winters. ures we can take to reduce norms. in 11.1 overs, with Karan the second round, which nail-biting final. dining etiquettes, phone be addressed. He says, “Until this is- the current food wastage The week was a success making the highest score comprised the league The tournament was of etiquettes, ways of interac- Aniruddh Tewari, a first sue is solved, as students to one-third is by playing since every first year stu- of 19 runs. matches. 15 overs per team. tion and corridor manage- year BBA student working what we can do is we can jingles in the mess because dent contributed in one ment were seen all around on the help desk for stu- provide hot water to the the impact jingles have, way or the other way to the campus. dents, teachers and staff guards as we all have elec- have been proven in the make the campus a better All the posters had one realized that there are no tric kettles.” Raj Kashikar past. place to live in.

Green Grovers defeat Spartans in Avatar(2009) Total of 31 The two highest- movies have grossing films kabbadi battle at Bennett University grossed have both been SHIVANSHI TOMAR The four teams at the over one Billion directed and top of the points table Green Grovers won the qualified for the play- Dollars at the written by James kabbadi tournament or- offs. The first semi final box office Cameron ganized by Bennett Uni- match on Nov 20, Mon- versity. The finale match day, sawzclash of Green $2,787,965,087 which was held on Thurs- Grovers and Crazy Pal- day, November 23, wit- tan. Though Crazy Pal- Stars Wars: nessed battle between tan did their best to turn Titanic(1997) The Force Awakens Green Grovers and Spar- the match in their favor, tans. The match started Green Paltan easily won on a slow note but gained the match with a lot of pace steadily. Green Grov- bonuses and all outs. ers were already in the lead Second semi-final on but gained more pace in Tuesday saw Spartans op- the second half of the game posite Telegu Titans. The which led to them being The two teams fighting with high spirits. titans were full of grit and the winners of the kabbadi Photo by Varnika Sharma determination to win the league. They actually took became interesting when on Thursday started off each. The game tests ones match but the audience the Panga which crowned only one player was left with six teams named both raiding and defend- saw a fall of Titans against $2,186,772,302 $2,068,223,624 them as the kings of kab- on the Spartans side. The Green Grovers, Spartans, ing powers. Spartans who put a great badi. Green Grovers took the Telegu Titans,Green By the end of five days show ahead and easily ad- Jurassic World The Avengers A lot of students came advantage and easily won Grovers, Spartans, which is the end of league vanced to the finals. to support their favorite points by doing all outs, Telegu Titans, Crazy matches Green Grovers The game which result- team. Students were happy not just once but several Paltan, Panga Warriors, dominated the points ed in a lot of injuries end- that new sports events are times. Black Panthers. Almost table with 15 points fol- ed on a happy note with taking place in the college The Spartans tried to 50 students participated lowed by Spartans with 11 Green Grovers becoming which would give students bounce back in the game with great zeal and en- points. Telegu Titans and the undefeated champions a platform to showcase but were easily defeated thusiasm. Crazy Paltan were much and the players showing- their talent. by the might of the Green Each team consist- behind with six and five great sportsman spirit. It Both teams earned one Grovers who earned ex- ed of seven players and points respectively. reminded us how we share $1,671,713,208 $1,518,812,988 point each after every few tra points through bonus each game ran for a du- Panga Warriors and a common ground and minutes in the beginning many times. The kabbadi ration of 40 minutes with Black panthers shared how sports bind all of us of the game. The match tournament whic ended two halves of 20 minutes three points at the end. together. Infographics by HARRIS BEG THE TIMES OF BENNETT Greater Noida, November 28, 2017 CAMPUS CALLING 3 Coding helped him bag Bennett students shine at Google assignment TRIYA GULATI Munjal sports festival “Work hard in silence and let success be your noise,” said Sivam Shukla, B.Tech 2 year student on his selection, as a lead of Developer Students Club Bennett University, which was done by Google. When asked about the opportu- nity, Shivam said, “Google has appointed me for one year to train students, by delivering lectures and holding workshops, in the Shivam Shukla working on his coding skills. field of android and web Photo by Triya Gulati development. Google’s target is to not expected that he would but in any course what is be selected.(he laughs). important is versatile na- train 2 million people in Bennett University Football Club (BUFC) bagged second position in the Talking about himself, he ture, creativity and ana- India this year for which football tournament organized at BML Munjal University. 187 students including me admitted that he is an in- lytical skills. have been appointed all trovert, he also loves trav- Shivam said that Ben- Photo by Triya Gulati across India. Also we are elling, music and he is very nett University has pro- going to have our first Ban- passionate to discover new vided me with outstanding galore Google meet in Jan- things. He added that he is mentorship and an amaz- uary and I am quite very fond of coding and he al- ing platform to nurture excited about it” ways chooses coding above my talent. “I am highly Shivam said that at first all be it Game of Thrones, grateful to the university when he received the call CSGO or anything. for providing me with this from Google regarding Shivam said, “Once you opportunity. his selection for the final start doing coding you All students must come round, he could not believe never want to stop. Your out of their comfort zones it and thought that it might mind craves for more and and discover themselves be a prank by his friend. it is useless to resist it. because Bennett is the He even told that for clear- And I am not a bookworm place where you can get ing the second round they nor I like theories, I am correct exposure at the were expected to fill a very fond of practical exposure right time”. He concluded Prateek Rai(left) and Gaurav Patwal(right) long form which he sub- because it opens door to by saying “Success doesn’t holding the trophy for first place in pool Volleyball team of Bennett University secured third mitted 30 minutes before creativity.” He added that just come to you, you have tournament organized at BML Munjal position in the volleyball tournament at BML Munjal University. the deadline and he had only in computer science to go out and find it”. University. Photo by Himani Arjel Photo by Triya Gulati Smart work plus hard work is the new I don’t want everyone to be entrepreneurs, formula for success, says Soumya but I want them to be curious: Batra NANDINI BISHNOI had only one prospective GURBANI SINGH AND “Lutyens Startups” which that she must learn some- RUDRA PRATAP SINGH mentored young, budding Getting a good reputation thing new from every ex- entrepreneurs. He has cap- for Bennett University is perience of her life and Startups have been tured his management and her motive. With the aim can reflect on what went booming around the world entrepreneurial experience that every student should wrong. Soumya wants pos- and the trend has found its in his new book, “Startups say proudly “I am a Ben- itivity and perfection in way to Bennett University. and Beyond: Building En- nettian”, Soumya Sharma every work of hers. Entrepreneurship being an during Organizations”. who is a student of MBA II She is the person who integral part of the BU cur- When asked about how year is working hard for it. pitched the idea of intro- riculum has ignited a de- many startup ideas actual- Soumya is doing a lot ducing HULT Competition sire amongst many to take ly materialise he said the of work for college as well at BU. HULT is one of the their potential start up whole process is divided as for her personal de- largest international stu- ideas forward. Ajay Batra, into five stages starting velopment. She wants to dent competions and is Director of the Center for from the idea to making live by example for her organized by Internation- Innovation and Entrepre- After receiving a for- indianised versions of the money out of it. He added juniors through her hard al Business School & Bill neurship, threw light on mal education from the same. What we do need that most startups remain work. “If we evolve, then Clinton University. They the increasing aspirations US followed by working is more context-sensitive in the first 2 stages itself. our college students will provide $1 Million funds But at the same time her sense of belonging. From among students to have on Wall Street, Batra re- problem-solving startups He mentioned that en- also evolve” she says. By for this competition. thinking says that she can- the day Soumya joined their startups. turned to India with his that could help build a de- couraging the spirit of en- working hard and together For organising this not trade between her pas- Bennett, every day has “I don’t want everyone own startup idea. When veloping nation. trepreneurship among the we build great bonds in the competition in Bennett sion and career. Soumya been like a new learning. to be an entrepreneur but asked about the difference Being an entrepreneur faculty members of Ben- college which will remain her main backbones were does dancing effortlessly, By joining this institution, what I want them to be is in the startup culture in himself, he loves the thrill nett University was some- throughout our lives. Ajay Batra from Hatchery but now as this is the last she took once in a lifetime to be curious. Ask the ‘why the two countries, he de- of being part of budding thing CIE is planning on Soumya is a dancer, and Trichy Krishnan Dean stretch of her studies, so opportunity to visit not’ questions”. Being in- scribed the culture in US as startups. It was clear to doing in the near future. scholar, social entrepre- of SOM. Soumya wanted she doesn’t get time here in Wharton University, quisitive, according to him more “innovation-centric him that the only way he Batra hopes that the neur in short, she is jack to thank them for their the college to practise that’s rated 2nd best in the world is a virtue everyone must and mature” and the start- could be involved in sev- open, experimental and of all trades. Dancing is a much-needed support and why she goes home to com- for business academics. have and that is one of the ups here in India as more eral startups while doing supportive culture of BU stress buster for her. She help because of which to- plete this purpose of hers. She also took part in many things he wants to incul- “need-based”. Batra feels justice to them was through will encourage students feels relaxed by dancing, day, she is able to make out Her experience at Bennett well-known competitions, cate in his students and that India doesn’t need an- mentoring. Before CIE, Ba- to think creatively and act in the morning also she his plan. University is so great that without worrying about the budding entrepreneurs other Amazon or another tra owned an advisory and boldly on their ideas. dances while she wakes up. she says here she gets a winning any of them, she at the Bennett Hatchery. Uber because we have very funding organisation called Women empowerment will boost our I play sports to keep myself healthy economy: Gupta, ex-president, FLO and fit, says Sanidhya GURBANI SINGH AND She works strongly towards TRIYA GULATI to represent and win a RUDRA PRATAP SINGH equality. She believes that gold or silver for his state men play an important Sanidhya Sharma, a stu- in the Nationals. Women’s equality has re- role in creating balance. dent of BBA, 1st year at Describing his journey, mained an issue in the She also threw light on the Bennett University, is a na- he said, “ It was challeng- country for many years economic factors that are tional player in badminton ing and I love challenges now. Many steps are be- involved. “There’s a clear and a state volleyball play- because they bring out the ing taken to bring about economic gap between the er. He has won the All Mus- best within me.” changes in society in order two genders, female labour soorie tournament in 2012, Sanidhya said it was to equate men and women. force participation is fall- 2 times runner-up in the difficult for him to cope In order to spread aware- ing by almost 30 per cent,” council tournament 2010 up with studies and sports ness about this issue and said Archana. She also told and 2013 in badminton at the same time. And educate the students to about her involvement in also won the gold medal in the reason he was able to getting women to work Dehradun District tourna- manage both was that he head in the right direction, Students ask questions from Archana and how bridging gender ment and silver medal in did the right thing at the a discussion with Archana Garodia Gupta. Photo by Reeti Agarwal Garodia Gupta was held at gaps actually had a posi- Uttarakhand state tourna- right time. He said that Bennett University. Arch- tive effect on the GDP by ance can be created. “30 the industry as directors is ment in Volleyball. when it comes to choose ana is the past President of almost 60 per cent. per cent of directors should also an issue as only nine “My father was a sports- any one among studies the FICCI Ladies Organi- Certain measures need to be women. It has shown to per cent of the directors man and he introduced me and sports, it will always sation (FLO). be taken so that the bal- have a higher return on are women. “Only 58 per to sports when I was young. be studies. sales.”, she said. She also cent films pass the Bechdel Dad, unlike other parents, Talking about his fam- proposed that there should test which asks whether never forced me into an- Photo by Tanvi Mishra ily’s reaction on his out- be quotas for skilled de- a work of fiction features ything, including sports. for his choice, Sanidhya playing the main draw standing achievements, velopment and improved at least two women talk He just aroused interest in said that badminton shows and the was of 31 points. he said that they were access to finance. to each other about some- me,” said Sanidhya. one’s individual game. His opponent was play- extremely happy with his In our country, less than thing other than a man,” The reason for persuing “One does not count on ing pretty well and was achievements and they five per cent women are she added. sports, he said, is to keep other persons and even if winning from 27-19 but just could not believe it, land owners at the moment Trying to be everywhere at himself healthy and fit. “I one loses, it would be his he took a deep breath and especially his father. and this has a clear effect the same time is one of the always had faith in myself own mistake,” he said. Sa- started again. He he won Giving a message to the on the number of women reasons for immense pres- that I will possibly achieve nidhya is a great fan of Lin that match 31-29. “I took youngsters of his age, Sa- entrepreneurs. Due to lack sure for women. Archana something in sports,” he Dan, the world’s number 1 12 points and he just took nidhya said, “The younger of collateral, women are said, “A woman should do said. Whenever it comes badminton player. 2 points. Winning that generation should devote not able to financially sup- what she thinks is right. to choosing between bad- Recalling his tourna- match was the one thing time to sports, although port their ideas. She can kill herself in try- minton and volleyball, he ment days, he talked about that I will remember my studies are important but She spoke about the Indi- ing to be perfect”. This is Ex-President of the FICCI Ladies Organisation says that his first prefer- his first match at stadium entire life,” he recalls. health is also precious. A an cinema and gender per- her success mantra for speaking at BU’s ACM Women’s Chapter. ence will always be bad- in 2012,. It was a district About his plans for fu- healthy body is a healthy ception. Lack of women in women empowerment. Photo by Reeti Agarwal minton. Giving reasons tournament and he was ture, he said that he wants mind.” THE TIMES OF BENNETT 4 TIMES LITFEST Greater Noida, November 28, 2017 No religion is smaller than any other: Sahgal ‘A nation cannot thrive without art’ HARSHIT MANSUKHANI HARSHIT MANSUKHANI While, the discus- AND TANVI MISHRA sion also moved on to Bollywood celebrities have the attacks on free me- voiced their support for “If there is a new India dia , Nayantara said that Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s existing out there then I Gauri Lankesh was one Padmavati. Lyricist Javed am really not aware of it” of those journalists who Akthar is not mincing his says Nayantara Sahgal, re- was never afraid of gov- words either. “If the right cipient of lifetime achieve- ernment and its’ weap- wing feels that they have ment award at Times Delhi ons and questioned how won by postponing the re- Lit Fest while replying to a many fearless reporters lease of a film, they have question by Times of India and journalists would we actually failed. Editor, Sagarika Ghose on lose before the attacks No matter what, the film whether a tolerant new In- come to an end. will hit the screens and do Javed Akthar speaking to Times of Bennett dia exists. She said that art and- wonders,” he said on the stupid. One should not said, “The first writer who In her recently released cinematograhy can never sidelines of the Times Lit- speak just to feel brave or was called anti-national book, The Writer and Dis- hurt the government and fest in an exclusive inter- to defeat being labelled was Taslima Nasreen after sent, Nayantara talks about if the government is not view to Times Of Bennett. coward but should do so writing her book Lajja. Ja- how in a nation where peo- ready to accept it then it “Deepika has done a brave as per need of time and maat-e-Islami and Bangla- ple have lived peacefully is a big setback for Indian Nayantara Saigal(Left)in a session with Sagarika Ghose (right) on job and the movie will do intelligence,“ he said in desh had branded her an- are now ready to kill each Democracy. ‘Writer and Dissent’ at Times Delhi Lit Fest Photo by Lakshay Kumar well,” he said. response to a question on ti-national. ” Akthar recalls other over trivial matters “One goes through When it comes on their whether he is more cau- that he didn’t budge to any of beef ban, Padmavati life wondering if anyone “Meaning of India is on the central government. into our society. ego, he says that the right tious when he now speaks such narratives or threats controversy and why free is listening. And, now I that we rejected a religious On behalf of all Sahitya “No regret that I re- wing adopts threats of vi- to an audience.“Nation- and went out to support media is under constant know that some people identity at independence Akademi Awards returns turned my Akademi olence and killings, but alism is a political, social Taslima at a Mumbai attacks. have been listening and and therefore we chose to she says that people have Award, because in a na- won’t be successful in idea. But like any other event. The interactive session reading what I have writ- be a secular state but this been dragged and killed tion where we speak 24 to stopping the film from be- idea it needs slogans, an- Javed also recited few between Sagarika Ghose ten, and understand what also means that no reli- on roads. The poets and 25 languages you cannot ing screened. thems and icons. couplets of Kaifi Azami and Nayantara Sahgal also I have stood for,” she said gion in smaller than any everyone else have to come speak only the govern- “There is a difference This is provided by art”. and other renowned poets threw light on the reli- while accepting the hon- other” Nayantara further together to fight this evil ment’s language” she fur- between brave and stu- On terming people nation- to deliver the message of gious identity of India. our. added in her fierce attack which is being sworn deep ther said. pid or being coward and al and anti-national, he nationalism in poetry. Woman confronts Satyarthi at Lit Fest ‘Players don’t get chances like politicians’ MANVI SINGH should have an equal pro- TRIYA GULATI ey’ or ‘this is not golf’. “It SHIVANSHI TOMER portion of expenditure as is only said in cricket be- well. Government should “If a cricketer’s son fails to cause cricket is the sport Kailash Satyarthi the guest ensure that at least 10 per perform, he is dropped out which is directly associ- of Honour at TimesLit- cent of GDP is spent on of the team but in politics ated with uprightness but Fest was interrupted by children welfare issues in- if a politician’s son loses that doesn’t mean that an audience member dur- cluding nutritional food, election he is not removed there is no corruption in ing his address when she education and welfare.” from the party because it the game.” questioned the facts put is not a part of the culture. He raised a question on forward by Nobel Laure- The culture is always that why cricket has umpires ate, by calling them mere “Less than 4 per cent they live to fight another but others have referee. rhetoric. The lady, Rajni of our GDP goes for day and defeats and victo- “The umpire will not give Mandarni, demanded that education and health” ries are all part of the great its decision until and un- he should instead talk gantry of politics”, said less there is an appeal and about what he has done former diplomat turned referee blows his whistle to deal with the issues of Satyarthi said, “litera- MP, Shashi Tharoor at where ever he feels a foul child sexual abuse. ture is not only mirror of the Times Lit Fest at India has been committed.” The Nobel Laureate society but also is a bridge Habitat Centre. Bedi ended the discus- later handled situation between reader and the Without naming the sion by saying that he was calmy by inviting her for subject, one should read politicians, he said that we grateful for being given a discussion over a cup of all types of literature as it all know there are many chance to play the game tea at his house. brings us closer to reality.” leaders who have lost re- Shashi Tharoor adressing the audience at because, with a third-class Satyarthi in his ad- He also shared his love peatedly but still continue Times Lit Fest Photo by Lakshay Kumar engineering degree, he dress was primarily talk- story in which he told how to lead. Rajdeep Sardesai, co when the same party sits could have become a poli- ing about social issues he had fallen in love with He said that dynasties sulting editor at the India in the Opposition has a dif- tician but that would have and how he wishes to his editor’s daughter who may give an opportunity to Today group, said that in ferent stand. been unacceptable to him. tackle them specifically is now her wife and elab- enter politics but the suc- politics, politicians are no Speaking on the politics Sardesai said, “In the child trafficking and child orated upon his struggles cess depends on people’s longer rivals but they are of cricket, former Indian 1950’s a number of play- Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarti speaking on abuse, before he was in- of initial days. enemies. bowler, Bishan Singh Bedi child abuse Photo by Lakshay Kumar willingness to vote for you. ers played for one test or terrupted by Mandarni,. Encompassing his vi- “If Akhilesh Yadav did “Today, where you said that when ethics of two tests and accusations After the situation was- thi said, “Less than 4 per We have a young pop- sion for India he said that not get votes then he being stand depends on where cricket are discussed, peo- of nepotism were made a dozzed off, he spoke on cent of our GDP goes for ulation and if we want to I have a vision that India the son of Mulayam Singh, you sit”, he said which ple always say ‘this is not of people being picked for Government expenditure education and health of utilise maximum poten- should lead in globalisa- he wouldn’t have become means when a party is at cricket’, but have you ever reasons which are extrane- on child welfare, Satyar- our children. tial of the same then we tion of compassion. the chief minister.” par, it has one stand and heard, ‘this is not hock- ous and not merit.” Javed, Azmi talk about art, nationalism & patriotism Innovation is key to success: Kidwai a very thin line between VIREN TAK are often misconstrued. “There are poems ent people, he said “These Akhtar recited four po- innovation and invention KARTIK SHUKLA She said sometimes it gets that do not talk words are known so much etries from different po- which needs to be under- complicated as people about nation- that their manifestation ets including Kaifi Azmi stood by budding entre- “You fail as a communi- misunderstand being crit- has been lost,” he said. and Jan Nisar Akhtar and alism directly preneurs. cator if you say ‘A’ but ‘B’ ical as not being patriotic. Javed described art as ex- mentioned a very beauti- Karnik gave an example of gets delivered to your au- “Yes, girls are being but they evoke a pression, beauty, language ful point about nationalist the startup ZipDial, which dience”, said lyricist Javed buried alive and if I say so sense of pride to of love, empathy and com- poetries, “There are poems was built on the concept of Akhtar at the Times Lit that doesn’t mean that I be an Indian” passion. that do not talk about na- ‘missed call’. It facilitates a Fest. Javed was accompa- am being unpatriotic but Art, he said, lies be- tionalism directly but they missed call service from an nied by his wife and actor, because I love my country on art being seen as intrin- tween the relationship of a evoke a sense of pride to user’s end. It helps brands Shabana Azmi at the fest so much and disapprove of sically linked with politics. poet and a listener, a writer be an Indian, ostensibly like Procter and Gamble, to speak on the topic ‘Na- this shameless practice”, “Arts influence politics and a reader and a painter bringing the nationalist Coca-Cola, Pepsi and Nes- tionalism and Art’. The she said. According to her and vice versa,” pat came and a viewer. Throwing feelings alive.” tle target their customers. duo was interviewed by it is not nationalism that is Javed’s reply. light on the subject, Sha- Pointing out that the ZipDial has set a milestone Sanjoy Roy, the manag- in the air but what we are Nationalism and art are bana said art is a voice and world has not been able to in the Indian start-up eco- ing director of Teamwork seeing right now is ‘hyper two terms so hard to define to smother an artist’s voice produce one big artist of system and was bought by Arts. Shabana said that na- nationalism’. as these are interpreted in is to smother the voice of a merit, be it a painter, poet Twitter. tionalism and patriotism Roy asked Javed’s views different ways by differ- free spirit. or writer. Kidwai said, “Commu- nity engagement is very important. We must repli- Shourie fires shots at the Modi government cate the entrepreneurs who make money, do things for HARSHIT MANSUKHANI expertise to come near.” larities between former our society which govern- AND TANVI MISHRA Hitting out at the gov- Prime Minister V.P Singh ments cannot do.” She said ernment, Shourie said, and current Prime Minis- that over the years we have Renowned journalist and “There has been never a ter, Shourie said,” Indians come across many prob- former Union Minis- weaker PMO because of have failed themselves by lems which were solved by ter Arun Shourie hit out the insecurity of the top electing people who give entrepreneurs. against the BJP and crit- boss. Similarly, the minis- the instructions to divide Speaking on the role of icised the Prime Mnister ters and the Chief Minis- the communities and take government, Karnik said Narendera Modi. Shourie ters, those who are chosen law in their hand whenever LED bulbs were a great alleged that there is too like Maharastra Chief Min- possible.” Kiran Karnik in a session a Times Lit Fest innovation in order to pro- much centralisation of ister Devendra Fadnavis, He slammed the gov- Photo by Lakshay Sharma vide proper light at a low power in the Prime Min- Haryana Chief Minister ernment on not letting the price. “But there is still lot ister’s Office because of Manohar Lal Khattar, Ut- Parliament’s winter ses- TRIYA GULATI Times Lit Fest. Karnik told of things which govern- the insecurity of the “top tar Pradesh Chief Minister sion start and Prime Min- the audience about his new ment can do for the com- boss”. Yogi Adityanath, are all the ister’s chilling silence on Uber doesn’t own any book, Crooked Mind: Cre- mon man. Government is He also alleged “false- persons those who have no various atrocities that have cabs, but is the world’s ating an Innovative Socie- focusing on things which hood is the hallmark of the base can never threaten been committed during his leading cab service. Am- ty, in which he has spoken are anyway progressing,” current government as it you”. tenure so far. “We have azon doesn’t own any about the challenges of he added. has failed to fulfil its prom- He says that Modi is a been surprised as the cab- stores, but is the world’s setting up an innovative Addressing students, ises of creating jobs.” very scared politician who inet has reduced to a nul- top retailer. “But they are culture in any aspect and Kidwai said that that crea- Speaking at the Times feels that if the promises lity but that is the Gujarat giving tough competition in any scale. The ethos of tive ideas can come at any Lit Fest, Shourie, who was aren’t fulfilled then the model... we are surprised to their business rivals. the book is that all things age, it’s important is to a minister in the Atal Biha- BJP should resort to its by the fact that the Par- This is innovation and it is depend on Innovation and get proper insights from ri Vajpayee’s NDA govern- best policy of divide and liament has been reduced not the same as jugaad,” Innovation is above all the user. She says that not ment, said, “A person who rule. to the status of the state said former banker Naina business enterprise. every idea is able to see is psychologically secure, He talked about how assembly but that was the Lal Kidwai. “Innovation Karnik referred to the the light of the day but will not be nervous of any the Modi Government has Gujarat model and all the is the key to success for book, Re-imagining Capi- one should not be afraid situation. And a person been trying desperately to agencies and institutions the world and India,” she talism by Dominic Barton of falling. Adding to this Arun Shourie talking about the failures of who is psychologically in- implement Gujarat model are being the instruments said, during a conversation in which he has written Karnik said, “Mentors and government at Times Lit Fest. secure, will never allow on entire Indian Democ- of a coterie but that is the with former NASSCOM about how to tackle inno- money are the need of the Photo by Lakshay Kumar others who have a base of racy. Pointing out simi- Gujarat model.” chief Kiran Karnik, at the vation. He says there is hour.” THE TIMES OF BENNETT Greater Noida, November 28, 2017 TIMES LITFEST 5 An ode to Indira’s love for Authors flayed for promoting their books SHREYA DHAKAL be remembered. Second- ly, I wrote on themes few environment: ‘A life in nature’ An interactive talk session wrote about. So the day I TARU MEDHA and Zafar Futehally to for- with famous Indian au- realized that there is scope mulate strict and efficient thors Ravi Subramaniam, in this space I wanted to Indira Gandhi’s persona environmental laws. Anand Neelakantan and own that space, rather is portrayed as an author- Indira’s had been the Ashwin Sanghi moderated than giving it to other au- itarian, however there only tenure when the war by Senior Editor at Times thors. And third simply was a soft side to her that with Pakistan and the en- Of India Vinita Dawra because I got used to the few know about, especial- vironment were being dis- Nangia on their upcoming success.” ly when it came to caring cussed in adjacent rooms in books was held at Times The conversation raised about the environment. her office,” he said. Literary Festival 2017 on up many issues regarding A book written by Jairam He praised her cour- Saturday afternoon. the writing sector. Howev- Ramesh, economist and age and conviction to have The conversation er, a brief discussion was Congress politician talks worked on the environ- brewed in context with the held on the topic of van- about Indira’s green side. ment in a time when the Write India initiative start- ishing essence of short sto- From left: Ravi Subramaniam, Vinita Dawra The book ‘Indira Gandhi: major focus of the country ed by Times Group to hunt ries. Stating his stake on Nangia, Ashwin Sanghi, Anand Neelakantan. A Life in Nature’ is a “biog- was to boost industry and young authors and writers the topic Ravi said “Writ- Photo by Vaibhavi Ghosh raphy not based on second- create jobs. Talking about in the country. Ashwin ing a short story is an art. ary data but based on facts the various instances when Sanghi, India’s best-selling marketing of their books. about them since there are When we novelists write extracted from archives she had to choose between conspiracy fiction writer And this is the new funda- so many characters and so we require a space for plot, and hand letters written the environment or urbani- and the author of ‘The Ro- mental change.” Ashwin much to tell. It took me climax, and ending. But to Jairam Ramesh addressing the audience at by Indira Gandhi herself.”. sation, he said, “Indira was zabal Line’ explained how said. 6 years to write my first write a story one should Times Lit Fest 2017. Photo by Lakshay Kumar The book concentrates on always open to suggestions making a book a success The talk was followed book. “Anand Answered. have the ability to write Indira Gandhi’s love for na- the environment, Indira “Indira Gandhi as the from not only people in involves much more than by, Vinita questioning Further Ravi Subrama- from nowhere, take it to a ture and the decisions she gandhi was persuading first and the last Prime India but also from peo- just writing. Calling all Anand Neelakantan, au- niam, author of the best- climax and in the end tie took as Prime Minister to and cajoling.” According to Minister to ‘Walk the ple abroad. She received a Indian authors as ‘Beshar- thor of Bahubali, (The seller ‘She Writes’ spoke on all the loose ends leaving preserve the environment, him, Indira’s father, Jawa- Talk’,” Ramesh said. She complaint from Peter Scott am’ he revealed the harsh book) about the reason how he challenges himself some strands for readers Ramesh said. harlal Nehru and maternal was the only one who was about the pitiful condition reality of writing industry why he prefers writing on by writing in different gen- interpretation.” Ashwin Talking about Indira uncle,Kailas Nath Kaul, a able to create niches in of the Bharatpur Bird Sanc- where since books of Indi- villains and mythologies. res. He told the audience further continued the con- Gandhi, during a discus- botanist, influenced her governance and separate tuary after which she took an authors are considered “No one writes about the how he had to go out, do versation by saying how sion with historian Ma- love for the environment. political and economic fires immediate steps to correct not worth publishing, the Villains. To me, they are endless research, hours of sad it is that today there is hesh Rangarajan at the The one year she spent in with matters of the envi- the same.”. He added the authors shamelessly mar- the heroes. Gods are not brainstorming and walk hardly any focus on writ- Times Lit Fest, Ramesh Santiniketan and ronment, he said. “During promptness with which she keted their own books. as good as we expect, Vil- miles to find a story to ing short stories. Neither said, “ She came across as the year spent in pris- her tenure as Prime Min- responded to the letters ad- “All Indian authors share lains are not as bad as we write. On being questioned writer prefers short stories an authoritarian figure all on brought her closer to ister, she worked with emi- dressed to her, showed her 1 common quality of be- expect. There are just he- by Vinita three reasons nor magazines prefer pub- through her political ca- Mother Nature, Ramesh nent environmentalists like commitment to the cause of ing ‘Besharam’. They are roes and anti-heroes. I why he writes he answered lishing them. It is all com- reer but in the matters of claimed. Salim Ali, Billi Arjan Singh nature and environment. not embarrassed to do the find it fascinating to write “I write because I want to mercial now. The untold story of Kasturba Gandhi Every jail has two stories, that of the TARU MEDHA Adhar thought that Kasturba’s voice has Being Mahatma Gandhi’s been over shadowed all ordinary prisoner and the rich one wife must have not been these years. There are WRITAVA BANERJEE “Amar Singh was given a easy with Kasturba Gan- only a few that knew that single mug to drink water dhi having to deal with Kasturba was older and The word jail brings hor- and clean himself. Abdul many hardships along belonged to a wealth- rible images of inhuman Wahid Shaikh, a terror the way. But her story has ier family than that of treatment to the mind. suspect now acquitted, been largely untold, which Mahatma Gandhi. After But everything isn’t as was brutally tortured to is why author and psy- completing the biography dark according to Sunet- extract information,” she chologist, Neelima Dalmia of her father R.K. Dal- ra Choudhury’s new book said. Sunetra also spoke Adhar, decided to tell her mia, she wanted to write Behind Bars: Prison Tales about a 70-year-old who story in her book ‘The Se- a feminist story. “I was of India’s Most Famous. died because he didn’t get cret Diary of Kasturba’. looking into the lives of The book reveals the sto- Roopa D Moughdi in conversation with Sunetra water to drink and a trans- Adhar gives her read- Kamala Nehru and Sa- ry of the special treatment Chaudhry about her book. Photo by Haaris Beg gender who was raped by rojini Naidu to write on VIPs receive in most jails the police officials. ers an insight into the life Abhishek Verma, spilled a quote by Anca Verma, when a friend suggested as she chronicles the ex- “Quality of food in jail of Kasturba Gandhi and the beans to her on the which Sunetra feels is the that I write on Kasturba,” periences of 13 individuals has always been a big being the wife of the Ma- inside world of prisons. best way to describe our she said. The book dwells in prisons and how they concern. Pappu Yadav hatma. “ I wrote the book Anca has spent some time prisons. on the life of Gandhi’s manipulated rules to suit couldn’t adjust to the veg- as a psychologist. I built a in Tihar Jail in New Delhi “The worst thing about children, especially Hari- their needs using power etarian diet of prison and character that fit into the after she was accused in Indian prisons is the vis- lal Gandhi, his first child. and corruption. came up with a rather mould of Kasturba Gandhi a case of corruption and iting hours,” Sunetra said. The book also talks about Speaking with Roopa unique way to eat meat. and took on her voice. But money laundering, but “In certain prisons, the the strained relationship D Moughdi, DIG prisons, Finely minced meat was at the same time I stuck to was exonerated and let off waiting period is long, and between Gandhi and his Tamil Nadu at the Times hidden inside saag deliv- the facts,,” she said during the hook later. the communication sys- children and the way Lit Fest Delhi at India ered by his family, while a discussion at the recently “If you steal 1,000 ru- tem doesn’t work proper- Kasturba has dealt with Habitat Centre, Sunetra Peter Mukherjea used to concluded Times Lit Fest. pees the hawaldar will ly. A Raja’s daughter was them. Adhar said her discussed the other side of cry and plead with guards .Adhar says that Kastur- beat the shit out of you and constantly grilled by the aim was not to demonise the prison world. Mough- to get him home cooked ba is not the woman por- lock you up in a dungeon media about her father. but to humanise Gandhi. di was in the news recently meals,” Sunetra said. The trayed in Richard Atten- with no bulb or ventila- This irked Raja and thus “She dealt with the ordi- for for exposing the spe- gang culture in prisons borough’s movie Gandhi Neelima Dalmia talking about her book “The tion. If you steal 55,000 he asked for special per- nariness of an extraordi- cial treatment given to is for real, Sunetra point- and there’s much more to Secret Diary Of Kasturba” at Times Lit Fest. crore then you get to stay mission for his daughter’s nary man,”she said. AIADMK interim general ed out. “People often join her story. Photo by Lakshay Kumar in a 40-feet cell which has visit. Similarly, Pappu Ya- secretary V K Sasikala. gangs as a survival tech- split units, internet, fax, dav underwent a surgery Sunetra Choudhary, a nique. Gangs sometimes mobile phones and a staff just to meet his family television journalist said beat up officials and pris- of ten to clean your shoes without restrictions,” she her inspiration to write ons thus often allow pris- and cook you food (in case pointed out. ‘Writers must document all that they the book came after Anca oners to engage in medi- it is not being delivered “That the prisoners Verma, a Romanian mod- cation to avoid fights with from Hyatt that particular aren’t treated well is not el and wife of arms dealer officials,” she claimed. see to ensure truth in their writings’ day)- Incredible India,” is a myth,” Sunetra claims. Sita suffered consequences of defying Lakshman Rekha: Pattnaik WRITAVA BANERJEE AND HAARIS BEG

The world is not black or white but rather grey and children in India need to know this. Devdutt Pat- tnaik in his two new books, ‘The Girl Who Chose’ and ‘The Boys Who Fought’ tries to teach this cru- cial lesson to children. He opens up more on his books in a talk with Urvashi Butalia at Times Lit Fest at Manu Joseph (left) talks about his book, ‘Miss Laila, Armed and Dangerous’, as moderator India Habitat Centre. Amrita Tripathi looks on at the Times Lit Fest 2017. Photo by Shreya Dhakal In ‘The Girl Who Chose’, he writes about five choic- VAIBHAVI GHOSH whereas truth is what writ- Joseph’s shared his views he has taken on with great es that Sita had to face Devdutt Pattnaik speaks with Urvashi Butalia about his new book at the ers’ write,” Manu Joesph, around the theme and gave courage. “Indian middle throughout the events of Times Lit Fest 2017. Photo by Haaris Beg A journalist remains a journalist-turned-writ- a few writing tips over how class families are funny, Ramayan. Through this journalist even when he er, explained as he spoke to write a good book. there are people with mul- he tries to tell the children trainings, to demonstrate to, to which he responds can have a rather drastic becomes a writer, by con- about his third novel at the “A fraud is not as dan- tiple opinions and having about karma and that each its not an easy job to make that people need to listen effects. Illustrations make tinuing with the reporter’s Times Lit Fest recently. gerous as a believer, if you two stands and denying choice has a consequence choices. to each story and choose a big part of the two books, habit of making copious Joseph’s third nov- want to be a racist, sexist statements of verified facts that one has to face. He Most topics are difficult which one to believe. Par- and Pattnaik used emojis notes. “Writers need to get el, ‘Miss Laila, Armed that are labels, you can’t do and figures,” he said. emphasised on the choice to discuss with children, ents showed their concern instead of drawing them into the habit of document- and Dangerous’,revolves it directly”, he said, on be- Speaking on the good- that Sita made when but Pattnaik believes that on how sensitive and com- repeatedly. They play an ing what is around them by around a few fictitious ing asked what his person- will he gets from being an Raavan approached her parents make their chil- plex issues like wars and important role as they give jotting down notes, it not characters, where the main al beliefs are. “The term author, he said, “Whatever dressed as a hungry saint dren gullible by holding transgenders were made an immediate idea of the only keeps a track of what lead character roles are equal opportunity is giv- goodwill I get through my and tempted her to cross worldly information from easy for children to read story. they are doing but also as- played by an intelligence ing me a lot of stress, and writing, I use it in my jour- the Lakshman Rekha. Her them. Children put for- and understand. Pattnaik He ends with how Ram sures the truth. Many of us agent finding two ter- giving males and females nalism, and about the col- decision to cross the rekha ward various questions to believes that children need and Raavan were both individuals are confused ror suspects and a young both equal opportunities is umns I don’t understand made her suffer the conse- Pattnaik, which he rath- to understand that life isn't strong men, Ram being between the words fact and woman. a must in this nation,” he the maturity. Keep saying quences leading to her kid- er enjoyed answering. easy. These complexities strong in making difficult truth. A fact, is a piece of Speaking on his jour- said. His book is spoof on what you think is right”, he napping. Pattnaik uses this A boy asked about what unless taught during the decisions, and Raavan be- information that is verified ney of writing this book, the entire system, which concluded. reference during corporate to believe and what not early years of childhood, ing physically strong. THE TIMES OF BENNETT 6 TECH TRENDS Greater Noida, November 28, 2017 Xiaomi launches exchange scheme Trump govt attacks net neutrality LAKSHAY KUMAR HAARIS BEG a new Xiaomi phone. portfolio. The terms of the after it receives the The head of the Federal In the dog-eat-dog world Under the Mi smart- scheme allow only one customer’s old phone. Communications Com- of the mobile industry, phone Exchange pro- phone to be exchanged In the last few months mission (FCC) of USA an- companies are constant- gram, the customers will against one purchase. Xiaomi has been focusing nounced the government’s ly looking for ways to be able to take their old The customers can also on ways to improve its plans to repeal the ‘net shore up their bottom phones to any Mi store exchange their phones via offline sales and has been neutrality’ rules set up in line. Chinese mobile com- for valuation or use the pick-up also. Cashify will continuously introducing 2015. FCC Chief, Ajit Pai, pany Xiaomi is trying to Cashify app, which will determine the price of new products in the mar- a republican appointed by strengthen its hold on determine the price of the the phone and will have ket to keep a fresh image President Donald Trump the Indian market by in- old phone and allot an ex- it picked up right from of itself in the market. in January, said that the troducing an innovative its partnership with Cash- change value which will the customer’s location. “In collaboration with commission will have a exchange programme. ify to introduce a smart- be discounted from the In such cases, custom- Cashify, we have intro- vote on December 14 to Courtesy: www.savetheinternet.com Days after it became phone exchange program. purchase price of the new ers will have to initially duced a new programme decide the fate of the rules. regulatory control over Association, which rep- the second largest smart This will enable cus- Xiaomi phone. The mod- pay the full amount for - Mi Exchange which lets The rules, set in 2015 by how they operated. But resents major tech firms phone selling company tomers to get a bet- el of the phone which the the new phone. Cash- you exchange your old former President Barack Pai said that the deci- including the above-men- in India with a share of ter price for their old customer is exchanging ify will then deduct the smartphone for a new Obama, barred broadband sion taken in 2015 was a tioned, said that the 23%, Xiaomi announced smart phones and buy must be listed on the apps value of the old phone Xiaomi smartphone. providers from blocking mistake. He further add- proposal represents the or slowing down access ed that the decision has end of net neutrality. to content or charging depressed investment The action marks a vic- consumers more for cer- in building and expand- tory for internet service Now, Flipkart steps into smartphone market tain content. They were ing broadband networks providers in the USA such intended to ensure a free and deterred innovation. as AT&T Inc, Comcast Pai said his proposal Corp and Verizon Com- LAKSHAY KUMAR skills of young workers. The company has plans and open internet, and would prevent state and munications Inc. These “Our extensive research to expand categories give consumers equal local governments from companies opposed the of Indian smartphone such as large appliances access to web content. Flipkart, the e-com- creating their own net previous rules and the new buyers revealed major in the coming months. The Obama-era chang- merce retailer, an- neutrality rules because decision gives them huge pain points of battery, The Billion Capture+ es reclassified telecom nounced its entry into internet service is “inher- powers to decide what camera, storage, etc,” said features a 5.5-inch full companies as “common the smartphone market ently an interstate service.” web content consumers “The features in Cap- Billion is the company’s Flipkart Category Head HD display. It comes carriers” - or neutral gate- in India with the launch The move from the Pai can get and at what price. ture+ have been derived MakeForIndia brand and (Billion) Hrishikesh Thite. with a dual camera setup ways to content, which of its ‘Billion Capture+’ comes as a setback for tech The December 14 vote from deep data-min- therefore, all the products He further added that at the rear, fast charg- couldn’t speed up content brand of smartphones. giants like Facebook Inc, is all but certain to be ap- ing of millions of Flip- under it are made in In- the smartphone was de- ing with USB Type-C, on its networks, thereby The phone, which was Qualcomm Snapdragon and Google parent com- proved as there are three kart customer reviews,” dia. Bansal believes that veloped keeping those in barring them from creat- launched on November 625 Octa-core chipset pany Alphabet Inc, which Republican commission- said Sachin Bansal, by making these prod- mind and delivering it at a ing any virtual fast lanes. 15, marks Flipkart’s entry and Adreno 506 GPU. had urged the FCC Chief ers as opposed to the two co-founder and Execu- ucts in the country, the “compelling price point”. It further prevented them into the hyper-compet- The 3GB RAM/32GB to not rescind the rules. Democratic ones on the tive Chairman, Flipkart. company will create an Under the Billion from slowing down any itive smartphone mar- internal memory vari- Netfilx, the online stream- decision-making body. The phone was launched impact on both the man- brand, the company sells ant is priced at ₹10,999, content on the internet. ket, which is dominated ing website, also opposed The new rules, if approved, under the ‘Billion’ label, ufacturing eco-system mixer-grinder, irons, while 4GB/64GB ver- They also gave the FCC by brands like Samsung, the move. The Internet will take effect next year . owned by the company. in the country and the cookware, and backpacks. sion at ₹12,999. much more oversight and Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi. Apple introduces 360-degree selfies Messenger upgrades pic transfer technology DEEP DAS BARMAN The new messenger is ing, it has been making HAARIS BEG “Clips users would love with just a tap,” Susan also been designed by Ap- now available for both iP- investments to make Mes- how quick and easy it is said. Selfie Scene using ple inc. Facebook has added a new hone and Android. It has senger better.The company Taking selfies gets better to create amazing videos the TrueDepth camera These range from the feature to its Messenger rolled out in the coun- said the new feature will not and better. Clips, an on- on iPhone or iPad,” said that is available on every Wild West to the Millen- app which allows users to tries like the US, Canada, hinder the speed of sharing line video recording and Susan Prescott, Apple’s iPhone X, removes the nium Falcon from Star send and receive photos at France, Australia, the UK, messages. The difference in editing app by Apple Inc, vice president of Apps actual background and Wars. Each scene is a full 4k resolution or up to 4096 Singapore, Hong Kong, the quality of pictures can recently added another Product Marketing. “And places it’s user in an an- 360-degree experience, so x 4096 pixels per image Japan and South Korea. be clearly seen.The 4k reso- feature called the Selfie we’re making it even more imated 3D immersive it surrounds users on all which is the highest resolu- version is installed the us- In the coming weeks lution will now allow users Scene. fun with Selfie Scenes. By world where they can sides as they move their tion for many smart phones. ers can open a conversa- Facebook is planning to zoom into every little de- This update will enable harnessing the incredible record selfies of them- iPhone X. To send and share pho- tion then tap on the camera to roll out 4k resolu- tail of a picture with maxi- users to add artistic style new TrueDepth camera selves interacting with This feature also pro- tos at 4k resolution, the us- roll icon, select the image tion in more countries. mum clarity. Facebook has transfer effects to their system on iPhone X, us- the computer-generated vides sound effects which ers first need to update the they want to share and According to Facebook, published samples in the selfies and it will also ers can now record selfies environment. The users help in making the expe- Messenger app and make then tap on send button. every message matters and app store so that users can make it easier to share against a variety of fun can chose from 10 differ- rience feel more real and sure they have the latest The receiver will get the to make communication see the difference and then videos online. and whimsical backdrops ent selfie scenes that have immersive. version. Once the latest high resolution 4k photo. more visual and interest- install the new Messenger. NEWS DIGEST Padmavati release halted Defeat terrorism in all Sushma thanks world for possible forms: Kovind Bhandari’s election to ICJ as protests intensify MANVI SINGH "On this anniversary of MANSI JAIN re-election of On November 21, India’s the Mumbai terror at- India's Dalveer Bhandari nominee to the Inter- KRITIKA LALWANI Thakur Abhishek Som support and solidarity for President Ram Nath tacks, we stand with the External Affairs Minist to the Internation- national Court, Dalveer national president of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Kovind on November 26, families that had lost er Sushma Swaraj on No- al Court of Justice. Bhandari was re-elected to Several groups includ- Akhil Bharatiya Kshatriya controversial Padmavati. paid homage to the vic- their dear ones. And vember 25, thanked the fifth and the last seat ing some politicians and Yuva Mahasabha offered On 28 th Novem- tims of 26/11 Mumbai ter- we recall the bravery of the international of the court. Karni Sena have object- a bounty of Rs 5 crore to ber the Supreme Court ror attacks on its ninth an- the security personnel community in- Greenwood opted out. ed to the content of San- behead Padukone and turned down a request niversary. The President who gave their lives in cluding Britain Bhandari received 183 jay Leela Bhansali's film Bhansali. Union Minis- to ban ‘’Padmavati’’ and said that the people must the battle against evil," for their sup- votes in General Assem- Padmavati, saying that ter Nitin Gadkari joined said Chief Ministers and come forward President Kovind said. port in the bly and secured all the the film insults the Ra- the Padmavati debate. others who have spo- to defeat On November 26, 2008 15 votes in the Security jput community and is a Gadkari blamed the ken out against the film, and elim- Mumbai was victim to Council(SC) after elec- falsification of history . filmmakers by saying that "those holding public inate ter- one of the worst terror- tions were held at the The movie's release freedom of speech is not offices should not com- rorism in ist attacks in history. UN headquarters in New date has been deferred absolute. He said that ment on such issue,” The all possi- The perpetrators, ten York. Bhandari won from the original De- filmmakers need to main- judges repeated that it ble forms. terrorists belonging to the most backing in the cember 1 date and five tain cultural sensitivity is the prerogative of the the Lashkar-e-Taiba General Assembly. De- states including Ma- and added that a film national censor board to group had entered the city spite Bhandari being the harashtra, Madhya cannot distort history. review the film and make and carried out a series only candidate left in the Pradesh, Rajasthan, Ut- Members from the film a decision on whether it of attacks lasting race, the General Assem- tar Pradesh, Gujarat, and entertainment indus- is suitable for screening. three days, leaving bly and the SC still went Haryana and Jharkhand try gathered in Mumbai As of now, Padmava- 166 people dead. through the formalities. have banned the movie. on Sunday to express their ti has no release date. Mamata calls for united Opposition Mugabe ousted after 37 Pope Francis visits Myanmar MANVI SINGH on November 24, target- gested that she is in not years as Zimbabwe Prez HAARIS BEG and dilute the Pope’s mes- poor region of western ed the NDA government averse to lead the opposi- sage. Experts have said Myanmar. Nobel Prize Mamata Banerjee, Chief by saying that, “Democ- tion against BJP. MANVI SINGH Myanmar which is home that this visit will not be winner and Prime Minis- Minister of West Bengal, racy is under threat in “It depends, we are al- to over 700,000 Chris- generic as the Rohingya is- ter of Myanmar Aung San this country.” ready working together in Robert Mugabe, who has tians, welcomed Pope sue was bound to come up. Suu Kyi, along with her She called upon the Parliament. We will ruled Zimbabwe since its Francis on November 27. More than 623,000 Ro- Cabinet has been accused the entire oppo- see. I went to (RJD chief) independence in 1980, He is the first ever Pope to hingya refugees have fled of genocide by countries sition to work Lalu Prasadji in Patna. I resigned as President visit the Southeast Asian across the border t o such as the US and UK. together be- have a good relationship on November 21, short- country during which Bangladesh The Pope in the past has fore the next with (Samajwadi Party ly after lawmakers be- he will be promoting the since August prayed for the Rohing- Lok Sabha chief) Akhileshji (Yadav) gan impeachment pro- message of peace, for- 25, when a yas and it will be in- elections for and (BSP chief) Maya- ceedings against him. giveness and reconcilia- new out- teresting to see if the welfare watiji in Uttar Pradesh," A speaker represent- tion, according to George break of he does so while of the citi- she said. ing Mugabe read out a November 23,” ZANU- Burke, a spokesperson for fighting in Myanmar. zens of In- “Also, we have rela- letter in which Mugabe PF legal secretary Patrick the Pope. At the end of his began be- dia. tionship with Stalin (of said that he was stepping Chinamasa said, after trip to Myanmar he will tween My- The TMC DMK) and Naveen Pat- down with immediate the resignation of Rob- be heading to Bangladesh. anmar's mili- (Trinamool naikji in Odisha. effect for the welfare of ert Mugabe. Separate- The question on every- tary and armed Congress) The other day, Uddhav the people of Zimbabwe ly, ZANU-PF chief whip body's mind in Myanmar militants in stressed (of Shiv Sena) came to and the need for a peace- Lovem Matuke said that and around the world is Rakhine on “collec- meet me in Maharash- ful transfer of power. Mnangagwa would be whether the Pope will State, tive leader- tra,” she said drawing The lawmakers and ju- sworn in within the next address the issue of the a ship” and gave attention to her connec- bilant residents erupt- 48 hours and that he Rohingyas or not. Ac- enough hints tions among the political ed into cheers on the would serve the remain- cording to reports, he has which sug- class in India. streets of Harare. der of Mugabe’s term been advised by his aide “Zimbabwe’s former until the next general Cardinal Charles Maung vice president Emmer- election, which are Bo, not to mention the is- Illustrations by son Mnangagwa will be expected to be held in sue for fear it could spark Soumya Srivastava sworn in as president on September 2018. protests against Muslims THE TIMES OF BENNETT Greater Noida, November 28, 2017 THROUGH THE LENS 7 A fusion of colours and cultures: Kathakali and Flamenco A fusion dance ballet of Kathakali & Flamenco in Agra, depicting the scene of Draupadi’s ‘vastraharan’ from the Mahabharata.

Photo feature by Reeti Duryodhana (Kathakali dancer) is forcing Duryodhana disrobes her. Bheem comes and spots a woman’s Bheem realises that the clothes belong to Aggarwal Draupadi (Flamenco dancer) while she is try- She tries to fight back, but clothes on the floor Draupadi and is astonished to see it ing to resist him falls weak in front of him

Bheem then finds Draupadi crying and weak. He tries to console and calm her down Draupadi vows to Bheem that she will wash her hair with Duryodhana’s blood

Bheem confronts Duryodhana for what Bheem kills Duryodhana, his hands are Bheem shows aggression after Bheem washes Draupadi’s hair in he did to Draupadi drenched in Duryodhana’s blood killing Duryodhana Duryodhana’s blood The man who created the first hairstyling chain of India VIREN TAK Mountbatten kept him going to bring a change in In the days when being a the country. He kept going barber neither gave respect and eventually all his three in society nor monetary sons, Parvez, Jawed and satisfaction, there was one Amzad also landed up do- man who chose to change ing hair styling and helped the perspective towards him establish this culture. hair styling of a country Apart for this he also, after like India. He was awarded Miss Gandhi insisted him, with the prestigious Indian started a school to teach International Gold Award hair dressing in India. and Pride of Country Amongst his various ef- Award. Hardworking, live- forts for spreading the cul- ly and curious to try new ture of hair styling in India things, Habib Ahmed frail one was also to go and talk but firm tells his story.. to the media and impress them enough to get him printed in Youth Times by “I was very shy Times Group. “How can I look better by changing my at that time and hairstyle?” he said “Was a question that became a ba- had an inferiori- sis of the scientific research ty complex” that connected the face cut, jaw line and cheekbones From left, Parvez Habib and Amzad Habib with their father Habib Ahmed Photo by Viren Tak like things to hair styling “. Born on 2 October he followed him merrily to well at his college as well. his course of cosmetology saloon, “when I opened Knowledge of the same led 1940, Habib started his cherish the exotic life. Ha- “I was bad in my first he had already started to a saloon in India nobody him to enrich this culture journey from Jalalabad a bib had never thought of semester but fourth semes- get offers from Germa- liked the hairstyles I had so much. town in Muzaffar Nagar, going into this profession ter I was running” he says. ny and London but to his learned and they had re- He says as hairstyling is UP to Rashtrapati Bhawan and thus, once after he ex- But his days in England great disappointment Lord jected the only profes- in his bloodline, he is hap- in New Delhi. While his perienced all the charms of had taught him a lot about Mountbatten asked him to sionally trained barber in py and satisfied. These days dad, Nazir Ahmed worked England, he started having life. From working in a ho- go back to India and work their country” he sighs. he is also trying his luck in as a personal hair stylist a hard time. tel to earn money to count for his country, while tak- But slowly his talent was cosmetic making and has for Pandit Jawaharlal Neh- He was the only boy in every single penny he ing care of his dad until he recognized and he brought started a started a cosmetic ru and Lord Mountbatten a class of 30 in the London somewhere in between got gets old the culture of styling hair range called ‘Habib’. While he never had an interest College of fashion. While serious about life. He also With a broken heart he in his saloon. While his he sat in his suspenders on in hairstyling. When after living in Rashtrapati Bha- recalls how once he met decided to pack up his lav- wife and three sons had a chair amongst all his em- independence, Nazir asked wan during his childhood Prince Charles in his pal- ish life and start struggling to be served on the mon- ployees, this down to earth him to take his son to Lon- days he had developed a ace.“I was very shy at that in the country which he ey he earned, he was still man never looked like the don to study hair styling, love for football and want- time and had an inferior- had left long back. not able to fulfill the mon- one who changed the way Mountbatten took Habib ed to be a footballer. Grad- ity complex” he remem- After working for Mr. etary desires of his fami- people looked at a barber with him to England and ually he started performing bers. While he finished Gandhi he opened his own ly. But the words of Lord and his work. Infographic by Triya Gulati THE TIMES OF BENNETT 8 TETE-A-TETE Greater Noida, November 28, 2017 To bring change, first earn trust: Pandey Sex determination leads to

MANVI SINGH ing processes. Once our project came to an end, we more female foeticides “I have spent three years of had to leave. The villagers my life in one of the most followed our car for 2 kms AKANKSHA YADAV “India’s population is in- remot areas on earth trying with their eyes full of tears. creasing day by day and to uplift the lives of tribals Furthermore, Sushant “It’s not ethical but only proportion wise healthcare living there. The tribals liv- and his brother have been putting rules on doctors facilities aren’t up to the ing on Kalda Pahad (hill) running a school, Praxis can’t stop female foeticide. mark. If government can’t near Satna in Madhya Vidyapeeth in Basti Ut- The mentality of the so- put a check on popula- Pradesh are 30 years be- tar Pradesh which is their ciety has to improve and tion, no amount of health- hind time” said Sushant hometown. girls should be given equal care facilities will ever be Pandey, who has worked They charge a nominal rights so that their par- enough. Basic facilities with Reliance Foundation fees for high standard ed- ents don’t consider them are lacking in India like and CEL (Community Em- ucation. Last year 11 stu- a burden,” said Dr. Swati sanitation, “said Dr. Swati powerment Lab). dents from the school had Paliwal Yadav, diagnostic on how can government Sushant said that when cleared the IIT examina- radiologist on Sex deter- improve healthcare in the he had asked a taxi driver tion. mination tests. country. to take him to Kalda, the Sushant is looking for- When Dr. Swati was asked Dr. Swati said,” Most pa- driver replied,”Sir, you ward to charging no fees at that has she encountered tients won’t come to a doc- won’t be able to survive all for providing education anyone approaching her tor if they knew their treat- there, that place is almost in the traditional gurukul for sex determination Dr. Swati Paliwal ment but once in a blue a cellular jail.” But Sushant manner. Yadav moon some do come who knew how to deal with Sushant has been say they can heal them- such people. awarded time and again “Mentality of tion is a criminal offense in selves . He said, that at first for his path-breaking work Indian India so people don’t ask As it is there are many when his team had gone and initiatives. for it as well. forms of alternate med- to the village they had dis- He has also led organ- society has Sushant Pandey working with the tribal groups Dr. Swati is practicing as icine like naturotherapy guised themselves as poor isations such as YASR to improve to radiologist since 2010 in and homeopathy which a villagers who had come to (Youth Action For Social Delhi .According to her, lot of patients have faith live there, “i knew that to were here to abduct their “We literally had to farming, the people there Responsibility) stop foeticide” most common health is- on.” to bring a difference we children. “but after work- hang our mobiles on trees had never tasted a carrot. And not only that but sues which she has en- When asked if it was her needed to first earn trust,” ing with them for several to search for signals and Their lives were horrible, has also represented India tests, she said, “Because of countered as a radiologist ambition to be a radiolo- said Sushant. months my team’s relation there wasn’t a single shop they used to dig the ground in SAARC youth summit. the strict rule of PCPNDT is obesity- diabetes and gist when she was doing According to Sushant with the tribals became so in the radius of 10 kms. to get water,” said Sushant. Sushant Pandey has act by government, nobody heart diseases spectrum. MBBS? She said that while at first the tribals used to strong thateven if the gov- But nothing stopped us. “But our work showed also worked for Kanga- can approach a doctor for Another very common doing MBBS, Radiology run away after seeing them ernment had to implement We had worked day and some great results. We roo Mother Care project sex determination test.” problem which she has was always very interest- because some of the tribals some new scheme, the night with the tribals to succeeded in empowering (KMC) which has gained a There are big hoardings encountered amongst fe- ing because it allows you to thought that they would officials used to ask us to improve their lives. women enough so that lot of attention due to the outside as well as inside males especially young fe- stay in touch with all sorts occupy their lands while talk to the villagers,” said We told them about they could have an equal ongoing discoveries it has clinics which clearly men- males in Delhi is polycystic of diseases and gives you a others thought that they Sushant. more efficient ways of say in the decision mak- made. tions that sex determina- ovarian syndrome. lot of scope to expand. People more conscious about environment: Yadav Staying on the streets, yet staying out of trouble MANSI JAIN demands. They are often VIBHUTI YADAV traffic. He further added, subject to sexual abuses, “There is a lot traffic in the Manoj,11, has been beg- drug addiction, gang fights Ex Navy officer Hukum cities as compared to rural ging since he was 6. “I was or slave children traffick- Singh Yadav, dedicated his areas despite there being a 6 when my parents sold ing. life to serve the country by system in place.” me to a man for money. Manoj said, “I consid- guarding it’s waters. The People in urban areas He used to beat me up er myself lucky because retired officer, resident of tend to buy more vehi- daily and teach me differ- my legs are still working”. Bhopal, gained a lot of ex- cles than required. Highly ent ways to beg people for They not only involve dis- perience in his own field. qualified people do things money.” abled ones but also Some On asking what he like this, even after know- This is one of the most children are made to be in- thinks about the changing ing the consequences”. painful thing any child valid by breaking bones to environment within the On asking about the could ever go through. fetch mone.” country he replied, “Envi- lifestyle he said, “Life in These adults think that Even after meeting their ronment is degrading, ear- metropolitan cities is very they’ve raised their kids so daily targets of collecting lier it was not this polluted. hectic and stressful, people they can use them to earn money, they still have to At that time people didn’t tend to ignore their health money. suffer from wounds made Manoj lives off the streets. Photo by Mansi Jain have private vehicles, they and families under the Many kids into the same by burning cigarettes or by fetch money. We also suf- fortunate enough to be in used to be dependant on work load. situations lead into drug leaving them hungry, dirty fer from many respiratory a better situation than a lot cycles, rickshaws or public People rarely get time peddling, pick pocketing with ragged clothes and and peptic diseases and of kids around him. transportation for travel- to spend with their fami- and stealing” said Manoj. other tortures. only left with the option to He still believes that if ling”. lies.” One of the most seri- Everything is done just feed upon the leftovers of not today then tomorrow He further added to Lastly, on asking him ous problems is that they to make sure that they look the people.” something in his life will his statement, “As com- about his views on the are often influenced by piteous, poor and needy. Despite all the cruelty change for the better. He pared to the past few years Naval officer Hukum Singh Yadav change in treatment to- people and get involved in Manoj further added that boy has been through, does not lose hope and there has been a signifi- Photo by Vibhuti Yadav wards women and what illegal activities in order to we are left in the burning he is still smiling as he lives everyday to the full- cant change in cleanliness. “Health is very precious for to have home cooked food are the differences he saw meet their owner’s money sun with empty stomach to considers himself to be est . People have now started a person to live a good and without maida, transfats, over the period of years, paying more attention to- peaceful life. It was not like and various preservatives. he said, “Women’s condi- wards their surroundings this back then, people used Nowadays these are pres- tion in India is much bet- and are making efforts to ent in most of the food ter now, I have seen how Banning crackers won’t suffice: Sharma keep it clean. This change “As compared to items that the teenagers women were treated earli- can be because of our gov- consume. That’s the main er, I’m totally in favour of MUSKAN BABUTA said “I do not think anyone est people but says opti- would you be able to con- the past few years ernment and the various reason for their detoriating women empowerment and would pay heed to it, since mism is indispensable for front it. initiatives they are tak- there has been a health and increasing dis- independence of women. Rubal Sharma is an ad- the people who celebrate success. First he would say op- ing to spread awareness significant change eases like cancer and other Due to a lot reforms, In- vocate by profession. He diwali by bursting crackers Rubal said, he doesn’t timism which is indispen- loves to explore new places would buy it from neigh- aspire to be a judge but he sable for success, second is among the people.” in cleanliness. such diseases” dian women can now earn When asked about his The topic then shift- money, vote and can also and have good food. He’s bouring places or might would definitely give it a researching and learning views on health he said, ed from health issues to speak up for themselves.” fond of playing and watch- have bought it by now. try. since an advocate always ing cricket. As far as pollution is “I don’t take stress at need to stay updated and Sharma never dreamt of concerned until and unless all and as far as conflict is the third one is honesty becoming an advocate. He each individual does not concerned very few people which is always helpful in ‘Crime’ on list of things infamous in UP was pursuing CA, which he contemplate on this cru- dare to have a conflict with the long run. left midway. Soon after, he cial issue, he doesn’t think an advocate.” He has always had an TRIYA GULATI ried, then her husband’s transferred to LLB. that any kind of ban would He thinks that transpar- issue with dishonesty. reputation is at stake. He said “ Here I am bring any change.” ency in the work environ- However, his profession After Lucknow’s chikan Ranjan said that if we today, not only living my On questioning him ment helps eliminate trust requires him to deal with work and Agra’s Taj Ma- need to stop this, we need dream but very happy with on the obstacles he faces, issues and insecurities. dishonesty and fight for hal, UP is also known to teach them right from my work .” he said he thinks that he Each case in practise is what is right and akes sure for its crimes, especially the beginning that they When asked about the would always face difficul- itself a challenge and only that he sticks to his mo- against women. need to stand up for them- recent ban on crackers he ty in working with dishon- if you take it as a challenge, rales and values. “I personally get frustrated selves and raise their voice whenever I come across swhen needed. any news about a woman Another important being raped, molested or point is that rapes and as- What a country goes through during war assaulted not only in Uttar saults are a result of their Pradesh but in any part of mindsets. MUSKAAN JAIN vice sector which again logical and social impact has the names of high- the country, people should happened as a conse- on people as their financial ranked government offi- raise their voices,” says quence to the rise in cost of condition worsens. People cials on the top. Amitabh Ranjan, a teacher “War creates a vicious cir- production in the industri- don’t even have enough to “War increases corrup- at City Montessori School. “Many of us cle of social, economic, po- al sector which was a result sustain, so they resort to tion and Ukraine is any- According to him, when just become litical and cultural down- of low demand. begging, theft and robbery. ways a hundred percent the victims realise that fall. It deteriorates any There is no proper law and corrupt country. The gov- the court is unable to give spectators, possible element you can order in the time of war to ernment doesn’t even want them justice and their with a mind- think of and even a year keep a check on the crimes. the war to end as they are time and money are being of war can cost a coun- He said, “I suffered gaining a lot out of it,” said wasted, they end up taking set that she try’s growth of over ten huge losses as the value of Pradeep. They do it by ma- their lives. years,” said Pradeep Jain, Hryvnia (Ukraine’s curren- nipulating the books of ac- “Other victims also lose is not my an industrialist, residing in cy) depreciated, but where counts. their strength. Some fol- Kharkiv, Ukraine. there is a loss to one, there War should always be Amitabah Ranjan, a Lucknow school teacher wife, not my low the same path while Men die in war and so is a gain to another. avoided at any cost but others accept their life the daughter and the responsibility falls on “Where I had to bare when it is not possible, the way it is. Everyone should she is not my wife, not my “He is your husband, the shoulders of women. losses in my textile and government should pre- therefore not The sex ratio of the country several other small busi- plan everything for the war take a pledge for stand- daughter and therefore not you cannot go against him, Ukraine- based Industri- also start to change, rape nesses, my medicine and how the country would ing up for every woman my responsibility. your family will be insult- my responsi- alist, Pradeep Jain cases increase drastically business recorded 7-10% recover after the war. who goes through all this He said, “I believe that ed.” He said that there are bility.” because before changing if people think about this, very few women who come and as much of the coun- So, this circle works like monthly increase in the So, it is the responsibil- society we need to change it will really make a big dif- out and openly tell their try’s wealth is spent on war low demand results into sales, the profitability is ity of government to main- ourselves. As you are the ference. We cannot sit qui- story of being assaulted or and country’s export-im- high cost of production still low, but it will give us tain buffers of all basic re- future of this country, it is etly. It is our problem, we harassed. It is quite difficult to port suffer, its economy due to which workforce much more profit than be- quirements especially food your moral responsibility need to fight it.” If the woman in ques- comprehend how their falls into a trap of inflation needs to be reduced and fore in the near future. So and medicine in advance to bring about a change He said that the prob- tion is young, the family conscience allows them to reinforcing itself which in prices raised, which in turn where every other industry and also the stocks should in the world and make it a lem is that most women fears that no one will mar- do such inhumane things. Ukraine, have hiked the lowers the demand and the suffered, the medicine and be underground so that better place.” don’t know how to take a ry her because of the stig- “The entire system must prices up to three times. revenue falls abruptly and weapon industry gets the there is no risk of them Ranjan said, “Many stand for themselves and ma. “People at large will change in keeping with the This is due to the de- this lags the economy and better of it,” he added. being destroyed or stolen of us just become specta- the few who try to are look down on us. And if she changing times,” Ranjan cline in the value of assets increases poverty too. Not only this, the list of etc.” said Pradeep Jain in tors, with a mindset that stopped by society. does manage to get mar- said. and loss of jobs in the ser- It also creates a psycho- those who gain in the war the interview. THE TIMES OF BENNETT Greater Noida, November 28, 2017 TETE-A-TETE 9 Child labour is a harsh reality: Ayub Gifting smiles to rural women is KRITIKA LALWANI

“Child labour is a harsh reality in our country, but my motivation to work: Das sometimes I feel that at DEBOMITRA DAS least they are not begging for money,’’ says Aisha Nishtha’ is an NGO that Ayub, an Urdu poet, a so- focuses on health, educa- cial activist and a blogger. tion and environment for Ayub explains that this the rural women in India. arises due to the ‘prob- Mina Das, Secretary and lem of overpopulation’. Chief Functionary of the “If the problem of over- NGO, is a strong and kind population is addressed soul who is always ready everything will be in con- to help people. “Seeing trol,” she said. the smiles on their faces “In my opinion, em- makes me very happy and ploying a minor girl as a motivates me to help more maid is only acceptable if people in whatever way I the family is treating her can.” like a family member & Upon asking her the providing them good food, specific objectives of Nish- good shelter & also edu- tha, she replied that it is an cating them along with NGO that provides moral their kids.’’ said Aisha and Aisha Ayub speaking about child labour. Photo by Kritika Lalwani support to women who that she has seen people because giving money for ipal/government schools”. childhood. They are de- are leading a single life who do this. She has even free is like encouraging She said, “Each one, Teach prived of Education. They because of distressing con- seen people who treat them to beg more and it one” should be the motto age and mature before sequences that they had Mina Das, Secretary of the NGO, Nishtha. Photo by Debomitra Das them badly and humiliate indirectly helps in human of our society. Those who they should. They expe- faced in their lives earlier. them. She believes that it trafficking. More kids will can afford to do so should rience the harsh realities The NGO has been run- There weren’t many two months where the Nishtha was founded totally differs from person get involved in begging if sponsor a kid. Education is of life, face problems & ning health clinics where investors who wanted to donors discuss with the in 1974 in a remote village to person. we give them money. “If the best gift one can give. If sometimes mental/phys- free medicines and con- back up Nishtha but one chief of staff of the NGO. of South 24 Parganas by a “Poor people who have a kid is selling something, at least, one member of the ical torture from their sultations are given to the investor did and then with Nishtha has been award- group of rural women who six to seven kids can- generally I buy that stuff. I family gets proper educa- bosses,’’ said Ayub. very poor people and oth- the help of many women, ed the Apeejay India Vol- were victims of gender dis- not afford a good life for also talk to the kids & ask tion, the whole family can To curtail the problem ers at nominal prices to her mother was able to unteer Award in 2011 for crimination with the mis- their kids, they may send about their families and change its fate.” of child labour she would those who can afford it. fulfill her dream. “Being the best volunteer group. sion of empowering the them to do outside work whether they go to school “In my opinion educate and counsel the The NGO has also been a woman is difficult. It is Nishtha was also awarded village women. where these kids face real or not etc”, she said. everything has two as- parents of those children, working with the Govern- more difficult when you the Vivekananda Medal in Mina Das’ mother was hardships , but if some- According to Ayub com- pects positive and nega- that they should put their ment schools in West Ben- want to be independent March 2014. “It has been a the founder of the organi- one is taking good care of mon people should actively tive so does child labour kids in school.She would gal to impart knowledge to and do something on your blessing by the almighty.” zation and seeing her head them, in exchange for light take part in curtailing the .Positive aspect is children even counsel workers, the local school children own as everybody doesn’t Mina Das has seen such an innovative and household work, I would problem of child labour are working not begging. labourers, maids about about environment and believe in you.” many facets of life and she helpful organization gave like to see the positive side in India. “Yes, The gov- They may learn a few family planning to curtail health. “To help with all When asked if any has dedicated herself into Mina Das the motivation of this situation,” she ex- ernment needs to provide skills. They are helping the problem of overpopu- of this, the Government specific qualification working hard for the bet- to start her trainings in plained. them with basic education- their family earn money lation. So that no children has been very supportive was required to join the terment of the NGO. The Legal Aid, Management, She says personally, if al facilities free of charge for their daily needs. And have to work in order to towards our organization. NGO, Mina Das replied organization has provided ICDS, Health, and Nutri- she see kids begging, she but everyone are aware negative aspects are that fulfill the needs of a huge Our activities, programs with a smile, “Only a kind employment opportuni- tion and food preservation. never give them money of the situation in munic- they are deprived of their family. and health drives have been and energetic heart is re- ties to many people and She also took man- funded by the Government. quired with a little sprin- continues to help the rural agement training under There has not been really kle of happiness in what- women. “It would be so CEDPA, USA in 1989. an issue regarding the fi- ever you do.” much better to see wom- “My mother was a very People welcome Lucknow metro services nancial funds.” The NGO has a lot of en getting the respect they hard working woman. She workers who are enthusi- deserve. The urban India helped everybody specially TRIYA GULATI Das recalls her days when she saw her moth- astic about what they do. is changing in these terms the distressed women. She The women and men both but the rural India still has became my idol and “I earn enough money er build the NGO from scratch. There was the actively take part in run- some ideologies that needs I wanted to help her in but still every rupee saved ning the NGO as smoothly to be changed. The ru- running the NGO proper- helps me in my bad days. difficulty of finances then. Setting up an organization as they can. The foreign ral women work hard and ly. This is the sole reason I spend a lot of money on donors are a huge help. will continue to do so. Our why i didn’t think of any fuel for my motorbike. But by oneself was a challenge at that time, especially by a There are appoint- NGO, Nishtha will ensure other career and chose to now I can use the metro ments fixed once every of it.” do this.” service. It is of a great help woman. and I can reach my office in less time, without getting stuck in traffic and wast- ing money on petrol,” said How a passion for collecting bats Rakesh Ramanath, a resi- dent of Charbagh and trav- els to Ashiana for work. He used to spend 20 per cent inspired a UK based startup of his salary on petrol for his bike. Metro services are final- ly available in Lucknow and Metro services bring relief to Lucknow. Photo by Triya Gulati have brought a great relief to the people who get stuck in Urdu in addition to ra, came to the metro sta- on its interior and exteri- in traffic jams. Passengers Hindi & English. The Luc- tion along with her kids to or designs. Small screens appreciated the interiors know Metro route is Char- enjoy a ride in the metro. installed inside the metro of the metro, One of them bagh, Durgapuri, Mavaiya, She said, “Although I don’t which feature the culture said, “I have travelled in Alambagh Bus Station, travel so often, when we of Lucknow. The exterior Delhi Metro but it is not Alambagh, Singar Nagar, talk to our relatives who of the trains also showcase that nice as this one. Prob- Krishna Nagar, Transport live in metro cities, we feel Chikankari work. Talking ably it is newly built and Nagar. proud in saying that we are just about the corridors, also it is less crowded.” There are two ways by also a metro city. It took tons of steel is used in the The construction of which you can travel in some time, but it has final- Lucknow Metro Rail. first line of metro began on the Lucknow Metro- first, ly arrived.” An interesting The trains can travel September 27, 2014 from pay a particular amount of thing is that below the met- with an unbeatable speed Charbagh Railway Station money and buy a ‘Go Smart ro, is the railway line and of 90 kpmh. The train’s has to Transport Nagar. On Card”. This is for people below that is the road. The been designed to give a feel September 5, 2017 the ser- who use a particular route place when all these three of the cultural richness of vice was opened to public. on a daily basis. The other things meet is truly amaz- Lucknow. Low noise inside The Lucknow Metro is the is to pay a minimal fare of ing. trains, wide passenger doors fastest metro in India. Rs. 30 whenever you want The metro was not for easy passenger move- The station name are to travel. built overnight. A lot of ment and comfortable seat, displayed inside the trains A housewife, Reena Aro- brainstorming was done are its highlights.

Australian legend Allan Border (right) posing Singapore National player Anish Paraam ad- ‘Women’s safety should be our priority’ with Arindam Aggarwal mires the quality of the bats REETI AGARWAL Aggarwal always played RISHIKA SINGH cricket. “I used to collect “No business degree can bats of different brands.” What makes young women provide the experience I’ve he said. This inspired him work? Somya Singh, who gained in these two years to create a luxury cricket has just finished editing a working for myself and brand. A2 focuses on qual- book on women’s safety, running a business sin- ity over quantity. He offers has a very strong opinion gle-handedly.” said Arin- customised bats ranging on this. “To mark her iden- dam Aggarwal, founder of from Rs.10,000 to Rs. tity, to be independent, to A2, a cricket equipment 25,000. earn a living, to run her manufacturing startup Managing studies and family or to support her company. running A2 was tiring at husband run the family, A2 manufactures bats but he used to emphasis there are the numerous made of Grade 1 and Grade on both. “I still remember reasons today women step 2 English Willow wood answering customer calls out of their home, to work (imported from England). in early morning hours, Somya Singh editing her upcoming book. Photo by Rishika Singh and to earn,” she says. They produce cricket bat- because of the time differ- Somya works as a quali- they feel safe, they always opportunities,” she said. no discrimination between ting pads, gloves and crick- ence in the U.K.,” he said, ty checker at a publishing prefer this to avoid being ”Women’s safety should be men and women, decision et balls. remembering his initial house. in the glare of men,” she the priority in our country making power should be Aggarwal is passionate days. The book she has been says. so that more women feel equal, public spaces should to become an entrepre- He has always believed working on talks of gender Somya feels many wom- safe when they go out to be enjoyed and women neur, studying mechanical in the saying ‘Hope for the equality, woman empow- en are insecure because work and can set an exam- should be able to live with- engineering at Bristol Uni- best and be prepared for erment and female educa- they fear violence. “Many ple for future generations.” out fear,” Somya feels. versity in 2017, he set out the worst’. The thought of tion but what’s the ground are insecure about their According to her, “the “We need to reshape to start his own company. failure quite often hits his A2 Cricket bats made of English Willow Wood reality? “Most women and pay scales, promotions most attention should be our own perception of how “Two years back, I never mind, but he believes that Photos by Reeti Agarwal girls like to take corner and appraisals as they feel given to job safety under we view ourselves. We knew that I will be open- you learn better from mak- company, but will surely Aggarwal, determined to seat while travelling in a their male counterparts the company law, safety have to step up as women ing my own manufacturing ing mistakes. “It might not remain a rendition of my make his cricket essentials public transport so that get better pay cheques and for women in rural areas, and take the lead.” unit,” he said. become a million dollar passion for cricket,” said unit shine. THE TIMES OF BENNETT 10 TETE-A-TETE Greater Noida, November 28, 2017 Advocate wins case against railways ‘Women, we are strong’ MAHIMA GOYAL He added by saying and there are not many KARTIK SHUKLA that, “Filing a case is gen- people able to gather cour- Sanjeev Goyal, talked erally not spontaneous as age to engage themselves “Women are seen as com- about a recent case which it requires planning and in any kind of such battle. modities and not human he won against Indian close watch on the progress He was asked if he is beings”, said Punam Sawh- Railways regarding the of case to file rejoinders. planning to file any other ney, an Executive Assistant pollution caused by the Even before filing case it case regarding any social by profession but an ac- trains. took a long time in corre- issue, he answered by say- tivist by choice. For a year On been asked about spondence with railways ing a yes. now, Punam has been a the case he told that, most convincing them about the He has filed another case part of an NGO called Am- Indian cities are covered necessity of adhering to with NGT for developing rapali Cultural Foundation by alarming levels of air pollution norms.” standards by Central Pol- that works for women em- pollution and are actually He managed to argue lution Control Board about powerment. not liveable. And as one of the case against the pro- the chemical composition When asked about the Punam Sawhney outisde her NGO office the measures to curb this, fessionals hired by the of all day-to-day cleaning recent work of her NGO she She opened up about her should be initiated and self- every motorist is under le- Railways even though he substances used in hous- said, “Our NGO was able to reasons to join the NGO and help groups should also be gal obligation to get his ve- isn’t a lawyer, as he got full es and offices like soaps, rescue women from their in- she had to say, “I’ve been encouraged. She gets angry hicle checked for pollution support from the bench shampoos, phenyl, deter- laws’ place where they were through a lot, be it financial and disheartened at the fact at a fixed frequency. So, ning without any kind of diesel locomotives as per and he had been closely gents etc. These substances being tortured. We provided crisis before marriage or that our very own govern- while a two-wheeler which pollution emission norms the pollution standard set monitoring railways so are used in each & every them jobs in small sectors so getting caught up in a bad ment does not reflect equal- is consuming one litre for he contacted Indian Rail- by Central Pollution Con- ultimately, they were not house and office and on all they can become independ- marriage. ity and there exists a huge 70-80 kilometres is sub- ways and advised them for trol Board. able to dodge him. India level several thou- ent. Also, we helped them in Talking about the other disparity when it comes to ject to such check the rail- conducting such pollution This was a Public In- He believes that there sand tons of such chemi- getting shelter in small cot- side of the coin that is the number of men and wom- way locomotives gulping 4 checks on railway engines terest Litigation and he a good number of people cals are going into rivers & tages that our NGO owns.” misuse of the women rights, en working at high posts litres per kilometre were but despite his repeated collected all his evidences who want the welfare of water tables beneath earth She recalled a victim who Punam agreed that the laws and the differences between not subject to any such requests they refused to through correspondence the society but their meth- on daily basis damaging was half burnt by her father and rights sometimes are their salaries. check and were polluting do so, which forced him with Indian Railways and ods are generally guided the ecology system beyond in law because she couldn’t taken advantage of and to Lastly, Punam talked air freely. to take recourse of a legal RTI applications. In ad- by their religious beliefs repair and making people give them a satisfactory make sure they are not, we about the poor mentality Railways consumes sev- battle which took more dition, all public depart- which is why they are not sick. Besides there are sev- dowry to getting back up”, must look at facts and do that needs to be changed, eral billion litres of diesel than 4 years to conclude at ments are run by taxes able to make any social eral other issues which he said she when asked about verifications at a complete “It’s not in the clothes that every year, so when he National Green Tribunal. paid by us, so we have a reform. He further added, is pursuing through corre- the quality she has in her length. More NGOs guid- need any amendments, it’s came to know that the rail- Now railways are under right to seek service level Indian administrative sys- spondence with concerned that makes her a strong ing women about how to the mind and upbringing way locomotives are run- the obligation to run all its from departments. tems are very cumbersome department & RTI. woman to look at. handle domestic violence that needs it. The problem begins at home ‘Racism still prevails E-com, next step to future MANSI JAIN have a global choice regard- in United States’ less of geographic location. “To achieve gender equal- PARKHI RAWAT time he was away from E-commerce has been suc- ity, we need to understand his friends and family. He cessful in bringing buyer and the causes of gender bias”, Nineteen-year-old Parth was very lonely and it was sellers close. The competi- says Divya Jain, Executive Jaiswal who is current- a very tough time for him tion has acquired a different in the RM team for Audit, ly pursuing his degree in as he is very close to his stage. The other benefits KPMG. business administration mother. Although he has are convenience, paperless The problem begins at from Boston University, made new friends but the society, speed and lower in- home, “In India, people USA shared some interest- connections he had with vestment. Lower investment don’t really talk about gen- ing facts in his interview old friends is very special can give a marginal boost der equality at home with about how studying in US and pure. to the economy by saving Divya Jain, Executive in the RM Team, KPMG their kids, so whatever little is a life changing decision Another disadvantage the precious resources. they learn, they learn from gap by starting campaigns complement each other for him. of living abroad that Parth She also said that, the actions of the adults to spread awareness about and if their powers are Talking about the prob- faces is the time differ- “Alongside its advantag- which clearly shows how in- women empowerment by merged they have the lems he faced in the Unit- ence. Parth’s father want- es, e-commerce has some different women are treat- providing girls with special ability to create wonders, ed States, Parth said that, ed him to pursue higher Divya Saxena at her office. drawbacks. It lacks per- ed in society. They aren’t scholarships and spread- therefore men should be “Racism is one of the big- education from Boston, ideas and sources, deal- sonal contact. The peo- really taught how to respect ing awareness about their involved pro-actively by gest problem here, but I so studying in the United KRITIKA LALWANI ing with government at all ple who does not know a woman, nobody ever dis- right to education. “there promoting gender equali- live in an area where there States was not his choice. levels’’. Simply it means a how to access websites cusses with them the dif- has been a strong sense ty at workplaces, reducing is a huge Indian popula- He always wanted to People often use the term commercial transaction in are hurdles in the growth ference between right or of urgency in the national gender pay gaps, try and tion so I have not encoun- become a singer as he was e-business and e-com- which an order is placed of e -commerce. Online wrong, what parents really and bureaucratic corridors strengthen opportunities tered any such kind of dis- in a band called “Avaaz” merce interchangeably. electronically and goods business suffers from the care is how much their chil- of the country to promote for post-primary educa- crimination and secondly in his school days, he can Explaining her point Divya and services are delivered problem of hijacking and dren are scoring education- women empowerment and tion for girls, guarantee the most difficult thing play the guitar and has col- Saxena said that e-busi- in tangible electronic form. virus. There is a big risk ally not morally.” growth for women for pro- women and girls’ property about living and studying lected many awards in his ness is a wider term than Divya, who has several ac- involved of leakage of con- In backward areas, illit- gress as various schemes and inheritance rights and abroad is that you don’t school but he gave up this e-commerce. It not only ademic degrees to her cred- fidential information.” eracy, ignorance and atti- are in operation by the increase women’s share of have friends. dreams under his parents includes e-commerce but it, says the scope of e-com- She says all the parties tude of people are causes Ministry of Women and seats in national parlia- I face many difficulties wish. also other electronically merce is too vast. In spite concerned with e-commerce of gender discrimination Child Development. How- ments and local govern- to talk to people. People At last Parth says, conducted transactions. of challenges, e-commerce must assume the responsi- in India. To change this ever, it is also a concerning mental bodies. here are very professional “Overall it is a nice expe- She said that “E-com- is growing day by day. eBay bility to ensure security of distorted view of gender factor that the successful An individual can make they won’t have any con- rience. I have learnt lot merce refers to a form of and PayPal are excellent transaction. Every e-com- inequality, changes have implementation of these a change by being aware of versation with you.” of things now. It taught business transaction in examples of e- commerce. merce business should to be made from home, schemes need a strong their surroundings so as to Sameer, Parth’s elder me how to live without which buyers and sellers E-commerce provides op- have integrity, confiden- “Children should engage guidance and it is impera- identify women empower- brother who works in New my parents and friends. interact electronically. It portunities to both suppli- tiality and a global certi- in healthy discussions with tive that this will be a long- ment issues and stay away York was also send abroad Sometimes I felt like go- involves strengthening ers and customers. It offers fication by a government their parents as well as in term process.” from unconscious bias after his High School to ing back home but the re- relationship with custom- global presence thus small body. She further suggests schools on these topics.” Even men need to be that may affect sentiments their aunt. In his starting sponsibility is now on my ers and suppliers, check- suppliers can conduct busi- the government can set up The Indian government involved because men of others in a negative days Parth felt home sick shoulders. ing out the competition, ness on a worldwide base. cybercrime cells to look has also tried to bridge the and women complete and manner. because it was the first developing new product Therefore, customers into cases of hijacking. ‘Education is more practical in USA’ Lucknow is more than kababs & mutton TRIYA GULATI

Lucknow is mostly re- lated with ‘kababs’ and ‘muttons’ but it has a variety of mouth-water- ing street foods too and probably the best sweet dishes. The vegetarian de- lights even makes a meat eater whimper with joy. Talking about the chats, the best place is ‘Shuk- la Chaat House’ run by a person with same name. The shop is around sixty years old and was found- ed by Mr. Shukla’s grand- father. He said that, “This is my family business and it gives me immense pleasure to continue this tradition in my family. Jalebis being sold at Chappan Bhog. Photo by Triya Gulati. My father told me that life is not just about earn- lime juice are also add- Chaatwal is the best eatery. requirements which you Manan Sahni in Kentucky, USA. Photo by Daksh Gogia. ing money but it is more ed. They give a citric fla- When it comes to require while starting any about earning respect and vor to the chaat. Finally Khaste and Kachodi, the kind of business.” There DAKSH GOGIA well in studies, finally se- per his views, American sided system of driving love. And today the love the chaat is served with one name which comes to was a time when they sold curing a scholarship for his schools give a lot of home- also took him some time and respect I get here toppings of crushed crust the mind is ‘Ratti Lal.’ Its khaste on roadside and Manan Sahni moved to higher studies. work as compared to Indi- to adjust to. The festivals from the locals and the khasta kachodi and finely spicy aloo and matar com- today they have a well fur- Kentucky, USA three years “The people in my col- an schools. They believe in they celebrate is quite con- visitors is immeasurable.” chopped coriander leaves. bination is found nowhere nished shop, outside which ago. Being from Delhi, it lege are awesome and I logic and learning rather trasting to ours. Where A regular customer of Another street food across India. And the spic- people stand in queue to took him quite some time met many new people. I than memorising. Ameri- India celebrates a variety the shop said that, “What which is very difficult to es just add on to the fla- get their order packed. to adjust to the very differ- like to hang out with them can teachers give just give of colourful festivals, USA attracts us to this shop is ignore is ‘Pani ke Batashe.’ vor. Ratti Lal holds back a The desert hub of Luc- ent culture of USA. and go to parties. Some- lectures in the class. celebrates just a few. the diverse flavors which This is just Lucknow’s very long and struggle full know, ‘Chappan Bhog’, A guy in a middle class times I teach them Hindi “My sister was able Manan said, “We are we get to taste in just one version of Delhi’s gol gap- story. The time when they one of the oldest shop family only dreams of USA and Bollywood dialogues,” to enjoy as she is very told that change is the only chaat.” The chaat not only pa and Mumbai’s pani entered this profession, which provides you with but the dreams are often Manan said. Shah Rukh young and is free from the constant and this philos- just consists of aloo tik- puri. The pani ke batashe they did not have enough a variety of sweet dishes. crushed by financial and Khan has a huge fan fol- pressure of performing” ophy came rather helpful ki but also sometimes on in Lucknow with its light amount of money to open Some of them are, rasma- family pressure. So when lowing even there, thus it’s Manan said. when I applied them on the demand of people the crispy shell and sour tar- a small shop. Ratti Lal’s lai, rabdi, kaju ki barfi, ke- Manan heard that his fa- a hot topic to discuss. In Kentucky, the public myself. We need changes delicious mattar, which marid water filling are the son says, “What we had sar badam ki mithai, gajar ther was being transferred He observed various dif- transport is rather lousy, and need to adapt to them are basically boiled gram, best in the world. Estab- was just skills and noth- ka halwa, nan khatai, milk to the US, his happiness ferences in the education thus a personal vehicle so that we can make our cooked and mashed in lished back in 1930’s even ing else. Money, place and cake and kesariya ghewar. knew no bound. He did system of both nations. As is rather needed. The left life worth remembering.” spices and then soaked in today Ram Narayan Tiwari people are the secondary THE TIMES OF BENNETT Greater Noida, November 28, 2017 TETE-A-TETE 11 Delhi plays host to flavours of India at food truck fest LAKSHAY SHARMA offered a variety of taste. The visitors also witnessed The much awaited sec- many dessert vans and ond edition of Delhi-NCR also home decour stalls. based food truck festival “All of my stuff had been ‘Horn Ok Please’ was held sold out ! Only few dishes are on November 4th & 5th, left to be sold,” said Nizam, 2017 at the Jawaharlal owner of Quicky Perky. Nehru Stadium. The festi- “The food is incredible, val offered its visitors more more than what I expected than 50 varieties of waf- from this fest. I liked the fles, barbeques, desserts Chocó waffles the most. Its etc to choose from. aroma attracted me to its The event was planned stall,” said Arushi Bansal, a by Delhi-based startups visitor from Saket. SoDelhi and GoBuzzinga. . Additionally, people More than 80 well-known enjoyed the artistic per- food trucks were there in- formances given by var- cluding, The Lalit Food ious artists and bands Truck, Something Saucy, from Delhi-NCR including Eggjactly, Foodrath, Burn- Sagar Tiwari, Bhavya Raj out, Grubtrotters and and Chizai. Street Junction. “Despite The event be- ing held on a dry day, it has showed a great response. The number of footfall was much more this time as compared to the last edi- tion of this fest that held at Ansal Plaza Mall, Great- er Noida,” said the event management team. The fest exhibited In- dia’s first ‘Barbeque on Bike’ stall, the speciality of which is that the food is available on a bike rather than a truck. The ‘Waffle Mart’ with more than 50 People enjoying different delicacies from various well known food trucks and stalls of Delhi-NCR, at the Horn Ok fest held at Jawarhlal Nehru Stadium , New Delhi. different types of waffles Demonetisation: great push to digitization How an executive built a pharma company KRITIKA LALWANI DAKSH GOGIA ritsar. He was the young- well, and he established his cals companies. est and most intelligent own manufacturing unit at As on date Synokem, is Lucknow based Suneeta Jagmohan Arora is the among four brothers.. He Bahadurgarh. “Arora also a ISO - 9001 : 2008 Certi- Pandey who is a lecturer of founder and chairman of completed his B.Sc. from increase number of unique fied unit with total quality economics and education- Synokem Pharmaceuticals Khalsa College, Amritsar psychotropic formulations management and In-house ist, counsellor, says de- Ltd. Arora is from Am- and after his masters de- and expand his business to testing laboratory, manu- monetisation was positive- ritsar , he is a self made gree, he worked as a lec- the whole of North India.” facturers more than 1000 ly an on- time appropriate person who initially en- turer for few years. Then Synokem Pharmaceu- plus pharmaceutical for- step to drive counterfeit tered pharmaceuticals in- he decided to change his ticals company has state- mulation’s with a turno- currency out of circulation dustry as a marketing per- career and stepped into the of-art manufacturing unit ver of Rs. 350 crore. He and also a great push to- sonal. He performed well pharmaceutical industry as at SIDCUL, Haridwar and established all this with his wards digitization of econ- in this field and decided to a marketing personnel. He he also established a new own hardwork and fruitful omy. start his own pharmaceuti- worked in many reputed contract manufacturing business decisions with She says she is person- cal company and launched pharma companies. He de- division. At present, they the unconditional moral ally in favour of demone- this firm in the year 1982 cided to establish his own have their two manufac- support of his wife in his tisation. It has become a and his own manufactur- company and established turing units at Haridwar all decisions. Synokem necessity for those develop- ing unit at Bahadurgarh. Synokem Phaemaceuticals and doing contract man- Pharma continue to grow ing countries where there is Arora belongs to a LTD in 1982. Year by year ufacturing for all famous and is a testimony of Aro- parallel economy of black middle class family in Am- the company progressed and reputed pharmaceuti- ra’s business skills. money, tax evasion, cor- ruption and terror funding. Suneeta Pandey, lecturer of economics and counsellor based in Lucknow ‘’The Soviet Union, Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, North ‘’Although it is not the a better way by providing penalty on tax evasion. Why psychology plays important part in life Korea, Australia and My- last resort to clean the parallel financial and insti- Even there should be cap- anmar demonetised their economy, yet it was right tutional machinery. ital punishment for bill on NEEHARIKA AWASTHI uation causes distress for health issues, b) lack of currency .But only in a few step towards cleaning Pandey talks about the corruption. example rates of suicide psychological health pro- countries like Australia and .Certainly it will help in impact of demonetisation. She believes that there Nishant Kumar, a psy- among farmers are very fessionals, c) lack of qual- Zimbabwe it worked and reducing corruption in the She says as far as GDP are other areas even where chologist and a teacher of high due to economic dis- ity training programs and helped. Whereas in oth- economy as it helps in un- growth rate is concerned such reforms are required senior students believes tress. infrastructure for training ers it didn’t Soviet Union earthing unaccounted and it is likely to come down as such as tax evasion, Indi- that an understanding of Secondly due to hun- of mental health profes- crashed miserably and got undisclosed income. Even predicted .Lack of effective an politics, education and psychology can change the ger there are many fam- sionals. separated into different na- if the move doesn’t do it in demand due to lack of cash public health ,social secu- lives. ilies who are not getting He also explained the tions. In others, economy an absolute sense, it will hitting hard on produc- rity measures .When asked According to him apart their food properly. Some connection or the inter- collapsed, ’’says Pandey. clean up the economy par- tion happened .It even at- about the further gains of from giving self-control, cases of mass suicide had link between physical and Demonetisation re- tially,’ ’says Pandey. tacked the habit of hoard- demonetisation she says psychology provides a been reported in many mental health. The link fers to an economic policy When asked about the ing liquid cash. She lays gains from demonetisation deeper understanding families in India. is that there are variety where a certain currency implementation of demon- stress on the measures that are like gains from prac- of other people’s behav- Thirdly Social stigmati- of physical health issues unit ceases to be recog- etisation Pandey says it government should take. ticing YOGA. It may not iour. He added, “This par- sation- due to bad results, which are caused because nised or used as a form of was an anti-corruption According to her, the gov- be seen immediately. So ticular feature helps us de- lack of promotion, bully- of the mental problems for legal tender. On Novem- surgical strike so auto- ernment should encourage let’s wait and watch and velop strong interpersonal Psychologist Nishant ing, threatening approach e.g.- peptic ulcers get ag- ber 8, 2016, the Govern- matically secrecy had to e commerce should reform hope that the end product relationships. Philosoph- kumar of seniors, bosses and lo- gravated when one is not ment of India announced be maintained but it could the reforms on direct tax- is good. ical understanding is very tionships, unemployment, cal goons etc. able to cope with stress. demonetisation. have been implemented in ation and should impose important to understand lack of resources, loss of The most common On the other hand, things at the macro level loved ones, man-made/ cases observed by him in physical problems lead to but psychology helps us re- natural disasters etc. are youngsters today are im- stress as well for example store functionality as well some of the reasons be- patience, desperation for consistent headache leads Budding photographer takes his first leap as making the philosoph- hind increasing rate of de- their needs, attention, to stress as well. He also ical understanding more pression and other mental and hypersensitivity syn- concluded the Ideal ways ADITI TYAGI was a tough decision to night photography, his pic- manages to capture things functional and effective.” problems. drome. He added that of living a healthy life - A make tures though being of the through a different angle When asked about the He then focused on the mental health is not taken balanced diet, along with “A perfect shot has the Labour Adda is a Gujrat darkness always carry a each time. reasons behind increasing increasing suicide rate in seriously in our country some regular exercising, power to brighten my en- based online organiza- positive message in them. “My favorite click so depression rate and other India where he mentioned and following things are proper rest/sleep, posi- tire day” says 19 year old tion, which helps workers “I was the photographer far is of the sun peeping mental disorders in In- the three reasons,the first lacking behind in the de- tive thinking, intent of self Photographer, Shaurya get eployment through an in every family function through the side of a house dia, he replied, “Various one is Economic distress velopment of treatment for actualisation, open and Pandey. Shaurya is the App. It was started in 2016 since childhood. Slowly wall, depicting how when- factors like materialistic rural and urban poverty is mental health in our coun- broad thinking, limited official photographer for I realised my interest in ever there is darkness a aspirations, career needs, very high in comparison of try -a) lack of acceptance use of internet and social Labour Adda, which helps photography and started beam of light emerges to bad interpersonal rela- developed world. This sit- in our society for mental media etc. can really help. workers get job through an “A perfect spending more time and engulf it.” Shaurya said app. shot has the efforts clicking.” He - con as he engaged everyone Shaurya has his person- tinued. He purchased his around in his imagination. al profile on The National power to first DSLR in 2015, with “A photograph not only Geographic page. He be- brighten my his own pocket money, helps in creating memo- lieves, “A relationship is a which made his first cam- ries, it captures emotions process of give and take. I era even more special. and moments that can be have one with my camera’s as an initiative to help the Carrying the heavy relived through the beauti- lens while I give it pro- workers get what they de- camera all the time is itself ful pictures.” He added. tection, it in return gives serve. a huge task. Everywhere me perfect shots. I like to “My work here is to Shaurya goes, he carries explore everything that tell the world about the his DSLR because as he catches my eye from peb- injustice being done to said, “A photographer bles on the ground to stars the workers working on can never miss a chance in the sky.” their own and how Labour to capture.” Clicking the Shaurya’s parents were Adda has been helping right shot at the right time not happy with his choice those workers stand for through the right angle of career but seeing his their rights,” said Shau- is an art and Shaurya has passion towards photogra- rya. Through his pictures clearly mastered it. phy and the happiness he expresses the problems The young photogra- he received in doing so, of the workers, the way La- pher has been praised by they slowly accepted his bour Adda trains them and photographers working for choice and supported him helps them get employ- National Geographic. Play- through. To go for a specif- ment. ing with ISO, Aperture and light always show a ic career at this early age Shaurya masters in shutter speed, Shaurya path Infographics by Akanksha Yadav THE TIMES OF BENNETT 12 POT POURRI Greater Noida, November 28, 2017 Cops must check Romeos No need for moral police Should there be It was a December government came up with people but it has noth- How often do we come to reduce the harassment and they use physical pun- evening foggy and dark the concept of anti-Romeo ing to do with couples across videos of police- of women by ‘Romeos’ ishment and humiliation. as usual. Adjusting her squads in order to make as long as they are with- men harassing couples who stalked them. The In a press release, more a common hostel kurta she clenched her the women feel more safe. in certain boundaries. in public? Quite often initiative has failed after than 20 prominent wom- fist. Her phone rang. ”I’ll These squads work Now, what does ‘with- since the Yogi govern- the squads deviated from en’s rights activists called be home” she said. “Be to ensure the safety of in the boundaries’ mean? ment came into power. their prescribed purpose on UP’s Chief Minister for boys and girls? careful,” her mother re- women by preventing We live in a country The so called anti-Romeo and started picking on in- Yogi Adityanath to dis- plied. She looked around eve-teasing. Anti-Romeo where public display of squads were formed in nocent men and women. band these squads. “The Imagine sitting in the common room of your hostel and noticed unsolicited squads consist of a team affection aka PDA is a ta- the interest of protecting The question on wheth- serious issue of violence late at night with your friends. But who all account eyes checking her out of two police officer: one boo because Indians are women from sexual har- er unmarried couples can against women and rou- for friends? Only girls or only boys or both? A bit from top to bottom. Her male and one female. not used to witnessing it assment and molestation, be together in public plac- tine sexual harassment of confusing isn’t it? Imagine sharing the same hos- mind asked to ignore or even display it. Also, but they started operat- women in Uttar Pradesh tel in your college with the opposite gender. Would them but her urge to hit many parents don’t want ing as the ‘moral police’. cannot be addressed by VIEW COUNTER-VIEW it be cool or would it be a little too progressive? back was building up in- their children to be ex- These squads have setting up anti-Romeo NISHITHA BUNDELA DEEP DAS BARMAN Shivanshi Tomer and Aditi Tyagi went around side her. She thought to posed to such things at a been accused of thuggery squads. These ‘squads’ Bennett University campus asking students about herself, ”You don’t want These teams go around young age. Falling in love and corruption. They be- impose their own aggres- their views on having a common hostel for girls to be another Nirbhaya to schools and colleges is neither wrong nor be- have like social vigilan- es, comes later. Here, the sive and arbitrary code and boys. Though there were mixed opinions from or an acid attack victim, to identify eve-teasers. ing in a relationship is. tes and they interrogate question of ethics comes through moral polic- both genders, a majority thought it was a little too right?” said her mind. The squad members Ever since the concept men and women in pub- first. In a recent sting op- ing,” said the statement. early. Here are some of the views of the students: Why does every wom- do not wear uniforms, was introduced in March, lic places, sometimes eration, it was shown how The need of these an has to suppress her but move around in the crime rate in Uttar enforcing physical pun- the police framed an in- squads is questionable. voice fearing this? Why plain clothes. Depend- Pradesh has fallen dras- ishments and humiliat- nocent man and demand- Women deserve protec- Aditi Bose, 19-year-old, BBA: In Indian society can’t she simply express ing upon the serious- tically. Women, now feel ing the couples in public. ed a huge sum of money tion from ‘Romeos’ but the mingling of the two genders it? Most importantly why ness of the case, they more safe and are con- The moral policing to let him go. Unmarried not at the cost of har- is still considered to be a sin. If can’t these so called ‘Ro- take action accordingly. fident enough to object has led to the humiliation couples meeting in public assment. In the pres- we plan to change the mentality meos’ keep their eyes to Many people mistake to what they don’t like. of innocent people. The places face false accusa- ent scenario, the people of the people, we should start of themselves? Identifying them to be troublesome Therefore, it has been good main motive behind set- tions too. No written com- of UP neither need nor with small steps but a common this fear of women, UP for lovers and innocent for empowering women. ting up these squads was plaints or FIRs are lodged deserve such outlaws. hostel would suddenly be too much for the society to handle. Plus, when it comes to the safety of girls in hostel, living with the Students go crazy on Halloween night at Bennett boys won’t be the best option. Prateek Rai, 20-year-old, B.Tech (2nd year): I haven’t personally seen any col- lege in India having a common hostel for boys and girls. Intro- duction of one would surely be one huge step in changing the stereotypical mentality of the people around. Though it could be problematic initially but would definitely be beneficial in theif we review it for the long run

Viren Tak, 19-year-old, BAMC: India has start- ed adapting western education system with the introduction (Above) Members of Silhouette Club of Ivy League systems in col- created the props for the Halloween lege and international boarding party. Photo by Tanvi Mishra. schools. It is time we spread our wings further. I believe intro- (Left) Lakshay Sharma, a student of duction of common hostels in Mass Communication, painted his face college would be of great help like the Dutch DJ Martin Garrix. as it’ll remove the wall between Photo by Lalit Dhawan. the two genders helping them mingle and understand the real world better.

Akshita Mehta, 18-year-old, B.Tech (1st year): No, I don’t want a common hos- tel for girls and boys because this culture of separation has been going on for years and such a big and sudden change would disturb everyone. The mentali- ty of Indians cannot be changed in a day and this big a step would make people defensive.

Savan Agarwal, 19-year-old, B. Tech (2nd year): A common hostel would disturb the privacy of both the boys and the girls. It would greatly affect the academics of the two genders and distract them. It would also be a drastic change for the socie- ty to adapt to and could hurt the (Above) Neharika Binani, BBA (1st year ), dressed as sentiments of many. I think most a scary skull candy for the night. of the parents too would not be in Photo by Praveena Bhambra. the opinion of a common hostel.

Japna Batra, 18-year-old, BBA: To provide gender (Left) Gurbani (Deer), Neharika (skull-candy) equality, yes but when it comes and Akriti (bumble-bee) clicking a selfie during to safety of girls and the assur- the Halloween party. ance of their parents, it is a big no. Living in an Indian society makes it even more difficult to imagine such a scenario. Intro- duction of such a system would increase complications. Thus, it is better to keep the hostels separate for the time being.

DECEMBER 01, 2017 | VOL. 1 | ISSUE 6 SUB EDITORS MANVI SINGH, TARU MEDHA (Page 1), RISHIKA SINGH, DEBOMITRA DAS (Page 2), TRIYA GULATI, NANDINI BISHNOI (Page 3), HARSHIT MANSUKHANI, TANMAY SHARMA (Page 4), AKANKSHA YADAV, TANVI MISHRA (Page 5), HAARIS BEG, MAHIMA GOYAL (Page 6), DEEP DAS BARMAN, SANDALI SINHA (Page 7), RUDRA PRATAP SINGH, GURBANI SINGH (Page 8), ANURAG KUMAR, SAKSHI GARG (Page 9), AKSHARA (Above and right) Students posing during the Halloween party. NAIR, ANMOL THUKRAL (Page 10), ANUBHAV TYAGI (Page 11), AKRITI SARASWAT, MEGHNA PUSHPAM (Page 12), (Below) Halloween props by the Silhouette Club members. Photos by Tanvi Mishra. REPORTERS MUSKAN BABUTA, GURBANI SINGH, KRITIKA LALWANI, REETI AGARWAL, RIDDHI DWIVEDI, PARKHI RAWAT, SOFI TYAGI, KABEER SOLANKI, VISHESH, ADITI GIRI, MANYA KASHYAP, DEVSHREE GAURI SHUKLA, LAKSHAY SHARMA, ABHIMANYU SHARMA, VRINDA GOYAL, ADITI TYAGI, AANCHAL SINGLA, SOUMYA SRIVASTAVA, TEJUS KISHORE, SAUMYA TEOTIA, ASHISH SINGH, LARAIB QURESHI, ANUKRITI KANDPAL, ATISHA GUPTA, DAKSH GOGIA, LAKSHAY KUMAR, LALIT DHAWAN, MANSI JAIN, MEGHNA PUSHPAM, MONIKA THAKUR, MUSKAAN JAIN, NAGMA BANU, NIKHIL J NAIR, NISHITA SINGH BUNDELA, RAMIT SHARAN, SAKSHI GARG, SHREYA CHAKRABORTY, SHREYA DHAKAL, TANVI MISHRA, TARU MEDHA, VAIBHAVI UJJAL GHOSH, VANI KAUL, VARNIKA SHARMA, VIBHUTI YADAV, VIREN TAK, WRITAVA BANERJEE

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