March 2016

@ nd 42 Issue An initiative by Youth Wing of Global Bhatia Foundation For Private Circulation Only Bhatias of Yesteryears

Page 1 Editorial

This issue has an interesting achievement of a Hindu Bhatia student from Pakistan, Urvashi Ashar from Bangalore and creative writing from 3 Bhatia girls. Variety of other inspiring stories are loaded too. Hope you like them. Your suggestions are welcome. Happy Reading !

Editor : Haridas Raigaga Design & Layout : Dharmesh Gandhi Advisor : Arun Bhatia Forthcoming publication We are proud of you by Dr. Mukul Asher

Shri Bharat Narottam Doshi, Chairman of Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services is appointed as a part-time non- official director on the Central Board of Reserve Bank of India for a period of 4 years.

Inside this issue

Parichay Milan-2016 Kalpit Ashar Padmarani Nida Fazli Old Memory Mother & Child Writer’s Area Steve JobsE-commerce Angkor Vat Pakistani student Mrs. Urvashi Ashar Backwaters of Alleppey Bhatia Pagdi Vividha Rishabh Mariwala Page 2 “ Parichay Milan” held on 28 Feb. 2016 at Sunderbai Hall, Churchgate

Summary of Parichay Milan-2016

Page 3 Padmarani

Padmarani was an Indian actress who acted in many Gujarati films, Gujarati plays and some Hindi films. Padmarani was born in a middle class Marathi family in , though she grew up in Vadodara. Her father, Bhimrao Bhosle, was a barrister and mother, Kamlabai Rane, was from Goa. She began acting on at a very young age, along with her sister , due to financial problems that her family found itself in. She is often confused with her sister, who is also a renowned actress. She married into a Parsi family at the age of 18, when she married renowned zamindar, Namdar Irani, who later became a director of plays and dramas. She was a renowned Gujarati poet, Sursinhji Takhtasinhji Gohil, Maharashtrian, with Marathi as her mother tongue, while famous by his pen name "". Namdar was a Parsi whose mother tongue was Gujarati. played the titular role, while Padmarani played his wife, This meant she was fluent in both languages, and could act Rama, a princess. Some of the other superhit films in in films and plays in either of them. Together, they have a which she has starred are Patli Parmar (1978) with daughter, Daisy Irani, who is also an actress. Daisy settled , Gangasati (1979), Lohini Sagaai in Singapore after her marriage. (1980), Bhagat Peepaji (1980) based on the life of the She is great friends with actor Arvind Rathod, a reputed famous mystic poet Bhagat Pipa, Kasumbi No Rang, Gujarati actor, with whom she has acted in numerous Shamal Shah No Vivah, and many more. plays, including Baa Retire Thai Chhe. It is not only Gujarati films that Padmarani has acted in. Padma Rani died on Monday, 25th January, 2016. She has graced many Bollywood movies, the most Padmarani began work in plays, before starring in films, memorable being her roles in Parivar (1968), Veer and the theatre has always remained close to her heart. In Ghatotkach (1970), Jai Santoshi Maa (1975), Dil (1990) an interview she said that since the stage had special as mother to Aamir Khan's character in the film, and in importance to her, she would never shoot for films on Zaalim (1994). She has acted in many other films, a lot of Sunday, a day when she would without fail be present on them with religious or mythological themes. the stage for some play in , which is the hub for She had 3 appearances with singer Himesh Reshammiya Gujarati plays. She has acted in a huge number of Gujarati and she also shot for the 1000th episode of the TV show plays, doing over 6,000 shows in all. Some of the popular Swapna Kinare. According to an interview of hers, she plays in which she was the lead are Baa Retire Thai Chhe, rejected offers for TV shows because the studios where Baa A Maari Boundary, Kevda Na Dankh, Saptapadi, they are shot are far away, and many new directors asked Chandarwo, 5 Star Aunty, Vachan, among others. Over her to audition for roles, something that she doesn't want the last few decades, she has gotten a lot of lead roles to, given the fact that she's spent more than 50 years in the where she plays a mother, and is often compared to Nirupa film and theatre industry. This is also one reason why she Roy, who played the role of mother in countless has stopped acting in films, that and the fact that Bollywood films. according to her, many of the new directors aren't as One of her first films was the 1961 film Narsaiyyani aware about shot division, camera angles, and other Hundi. Her next big appearance was in the 1963 Asha aspects of shooting, as they ought to be and that leads to a Parekh starrer Akhand Saubhagyavati. Around the time lot of idle time on set. she got married, Padmarani starred in the 1966 Gujarati film Kalapi, opposite Sanjeev Kumar, on the life of the Page 4 Nida Fazli

Muqtida Hasan Nida Fazli, known as Nida Fazli (12 kho jaaye to sona hai'. Some of October 1938 – 8 February 2016), was an Indian Hindi his famous film songs include and Urdu poet, lyricist and dialogue writer. Aa bhi jaa (Sur), Tu is tarah se Born in , India into a Kashmiri family, Nida Fazli grew meri zindagi mein (Aap To Aise up in Gwalior, where he attended school and Na The) and Hosh waalon ko subsequently studied English literature. His father was khabar Kya (Sarfarosh). also an Urdu poet. During the partition of India, his He wrote essays critical of parents migrated to Pakistan, but Fazli decided to stay in contemporary poets of the India. sixties in his book Mulaqatein While still young, Fazli was passing by a Hindu temple which outraged poets including where a bhajan singer was singing a composition of Sahir Ludhianvi, Ali Sardar Jafri Surdas about Radha sharing her sorrow with her maids at and Kaifi Azmi. As a result, he was boycotted in some being separated from her beloved Krishna. The poetic poetic sessions. beauty of the Pad, relating to the close rapport and His career improved when Kamal Amrohi, a filmmaker, bonding between human beings, inspired Nida to begin approached him. The original songwriter Jan Nisar writing poems. Akhtar working on the film Razia Sultan (1983) had died During that period, he felt that there were limitations in before completing the project. Nida wrote the final two Urdu poetry. He absorbed the essence of Mir and Ghalib songs and attracted other Hindi filmmakers. to express what he intended. He was fascinated by the His celebrated lyrics were also used in Aap to aise na the, lyrical mood of Meera and Kabir and widened his Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin (1996) and Gudiya. knowledge of poetry by studying T. S. Eliot, Gogol and He wrote the title song of TV serials like Sailaab, Neem Anton Chekhov. ka Ped, Jaane Kya Baat Hui and Jyoti. The composition He moved to Mumbai in search of a job in 1964. In the "Koi Akelaa Kahaan" is another popular composition early days of his career, he wrote in Dharmayug and Blitz sung by Kavita Krishnamurthy. His ghazals and other . His poetic style attracted the notice of filmmakers and compositions are sung by notable artists of the day. He writers of Hindi and Urdu literature. He was often teamed up with Jagjit Singh in 1994 to bring an album invited to Mushairas, the prestigious recitation sessions named Insight, which got appreciation for its soulful of one's own poetry. poetry and music. He became known among readers and ghazal singers for He recently wrote columns for BBC Hindi website on his elegant presentation and exclusive use of colloquial various contemporary issues and literature. language for ghazals, dohaas and nazms, while avoiding Mirza Ghalib's works often get mentioned by him. ornate Persian imagery and compound words to simplify He died in Mumbai on February 8, 2016, following a his poetry. He wrote the famous couplet: 'Duniya jise heart attack. kehte hain jaadu kaa Khilona hai Mil jaaye to mitti hai

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Page 5 Old Memory

Bhatia Mahajan Zanzibar - 7th July 1939

Page 6 Writer’s Area

Being Ethical!!

Human beings are always puzzled with moral questions of right and wrong behavior. Doing the maximum good or least bad has always been an integral part of the Indian culture. But with passage of time, we started witnessing a degradation of ethical values, forgetting the wise teachings, associating material success and fame as higher achievements. What is ethics? Generally, we are confused between the two words, moral and ethics. Moral is about what is right or wrong whereas ethics is about I Go Where I Have To Go good or bad. Ethics is associated with building one's character. Ethics are ‘‘Sun’’ The child said to Mr. Sun, “My country is yet to get the principles of conduct governing an individual. Character is the essence "Why do you shine on so?" The money some others possess of values and habits of a person. Thus, Gandhiji's system of basic He replied, "Dear Daughter, And families below the poverty line education was the system for development of one's character. I go where I have to go." Are more than you can guess. Some ethicists emphasis that the ethical action is one that provides most good or does the least harm or taking it another way, the greatest balance of She looked up at the Sun's warm face "But we've been taught at our good over harm. Some ethicists suggest that the ethical action is the one "How come we find you here Mother's knee, always to give In my native land of India For to keep for oneself is to die that best protects and respects the moral rights of those affected. Almost all through the year?" To spread happiness is to live." Honesty, courage, compassion, generosity, tolerance, love, fidelity, integrity, fairness, self control and prudence are some of the virtues that "This country is rich, my child He smiled back at his Daughter one needs to adapt in his life. Every human must ask himself a question, You have a fertile soil She filled him with great pride “What kind of person I will become if I do this?” or “Is this action consistent You have flora, fauna, landforms "That's why I'm here, my child with my acting at my best?” You have people that toil. Always warm, by your side. It is obvious that one will face difficulties in today's selfish world, one may face ethical dilemmas. Bus as the method of being ethical practiced "You welcome humble visitors "I've learnt I'm needed here regularly, one can become familiar to ethics and being ethical, one can Like great Kings or Queens Where the seeds of love are sown work through it automatically. You share whatever you have To nurture the multitudes Here, I learnt what 'giving' means." That are India's very own." The notion that life in community is a good in itself and our actions should contribute to that life. It's the action, not the fruit of the action, that's The child smiled at the fiery orb "That's why you're warm, Mr. Sun," important. We have to do the right thing. It may not be in our power, may not She met his gaze with ease The child still wore her grin be in our time, that there'll be any fruit. But that doesn't mean we stop doing "Is there another way, Mr. Sun "You reflect the shining glow the good. We may never know what results come from our action. So Let's To live a life of peace? Of the hearts that beat within." Be Ethical. - Sonali Bhatia - Swapnil Hitesh Swali (Mundra-Kutch) Age 20 years From The Shelter Of Strength Your birth is the reason of joy for him, Providing you with best education and facilities, Mere first touch with closed palms meant the world to Fulfilling your every kind of demand with smiles, him. You are standing proud today on his piles of sacrifices. Locking his fingers in your tiny palms for hours and He is the best man in your life the God has blesses. hours, You were the reason to forget all the sorrows dour. He is the man of iron and words rather. He is the tower of power. Returning home stressed and tired, He is one epitome of perfection and much farther. But forever fervent to take you in his arms instead. He is and always will be your beloved and best father. Strives hard to give you the best till the end of time, To make you happy and blessed for lifetime. – Hemisha

Page 7 This Steve Jobs quote perfectly sums up the difference between billionaires and the rest of us

ich people think differently than the average person, Rich people have an action and Apple cofounder Steve Jobs, who died with an mentality and are problem Restimated net worth of $10.2 billion, was no solvers. "While the masses exception. are waiting to pick the right In a Quora thread answering the question "Do billionaires numbers and praying for know something that normal people don't?" Patrick prosperity, the great ones Methieson noted a Jobs quote that encapsulates the are solving problems," he "billionaire mentality": writes. This doesn't mean they're "Everything around you that you call life was made up by smarter than the average people that were no smarter than you and you can change it, person, as Jobs noted. "They you can influence it, you can build your own things that other are just more strategic," people can use." Siebold explains. "When the Apple cofounder Steve Jobs. rich need money, they don't It's something that all wealthy people tend to internalize, wonder if it's possible, they simply begin creating new ideas explained Methieson, a venture investor who has worked that solve problems.” with billionaires: "Billionaires realize that the world is pliable. With enough pressure applied to an endeavor, sufficiently And "the bigger the problem you solve, the more money you resourceful people really can change the world. Contrast that make," he says. with the rest of us who are more likely to assume the state of At the end of the day, getting rich is an inside job. "Let’s set the world as static, or given." the record straight once and for all: Anyone can become Self-made millionaire Steve Siebold, who interviewed over wealthy," Siebold writes. "It has nothing to do with your 1,200 of the world's wealthiest people before writing "How education or where you come from. It's not what you do that Rich People Think," echoes this belief. guarantees wealth, it's what you are.”

E-commerce, start-ups to give highest salary hikes

Spurred by the funding, e-commerce and early they feature as number one, with the closest stage start-ups are set to give the highest annual second being Life Sciences at 11.6%,” the report increment of more than 15% in salary in 2016, noted. according to a report by Aon Hewitt. IT sector that was considered to be the highest In the past couple of years, Indian unicorns, paid industry in India is projected to give 10.3% including Flipkart, Ola, Snapdeal, Zomato and increase in salary and is ranked 9th on the list. “At others have hired top talent from global MNCs such an average pay increase budget of 10.3% across as Google, Microsoft, P&G, Bharti Airtel, etc. India, HR managers will be pushed to ensure they According to the documents filed with the Registrar are being more innovative and thoughtful in how of Companies, Flipkart Internet paid over R1 crore they reward their top performers while ensuring as annual remuneration to 23 employees in 2014- they are able to retain and motivate the rest of the 15. organization as well,” said Anandorup Ghose, “The 'Early stage companies/Start Ups' stand out Partner, Aon Hewitt India. despite being in the pre-profit stage for over three years and continue to have an aggressive stand on pay. At 15.6% salary increase projected for 2016, Courtesy : The Financial Express

Page 8 Pakistani student wins gold medal Mrs. Urvashi Ashar in International math competition

Mrs. Urvashi Ashar is the recipient of the Most Prestigious Award An exceptionally bright student of PakTurk International 'OTM -INDIA's TOP 100 TRAVEL PRODUCERS AWARD' School in Jamshoro has brought home a gold medal in the Travel Industry. after competing in Math Challenge V hosted by the Pan- The Awards are Presented By Asia International School in Bangkok.

Making Pakistan proud, Rajinish Aneel Bhatia of grade 7 bagged the gold medal in the international math competition. OTM stands for 'OUT BOUND TOURIST MARKET'. OTM represents Best of World Tourism in India, Gateway to the future of travel trade and Cutting edge innovative tech Bhatia Pagdi solutions in India. OTM is India's biggest travel trade show, in the largest travel market in India. Indian travel industry catering to over 15 million Outbound travelers spending over US$ 10 billion and over 500 million domestic tourists This Award was given to Mrs. Urvashi Ashar, as she is heading Travel Agency in Bangalore..M/S BNG Travels Pvt Ltd The OTM started Recognizing Leading Travel Producers of India in 2015 and Mrs.Urvashi Ashar received in the Year 2015 and now again in 2016. Indian companies buying travel products for selling to Indian travelers have been nominated and polled for the Top Travel Producers awards. 2016 OTM Trade Show was Inaugurated by Mr Ram Shinde, State Minister of Tourism Government of Maharashtra. Chief Guest Mrs Kobkarn Waanavrangkul Minister for Tourism & Sports Government of Thailand Guest of Honour were from Various Countries across the World. Nominations for the awards are invited from the industry and an initial list is prepared. The nominees were polled by thousands of thought Arun Bhatia, Wearing a Bhatia Pagdi and going leaders industry wide. More from Nariman Point to Thane and back than 700 responses were successfully in a 1935 Austin Ruby which was received in time and considered painted maroon. Arun Bhatia and Gita (wife) won 100 Most Influential Persons in the travel trade were selected a period costume trophy from Air India by the jury. Page 9 Rishabh Mariwala, Soap Opera N More

Sparkling clean start Opera is something my mom started News of heirs moving out of their fathers' shadow usually and I saw great potential in the receives much ink. But when Rishabh Mariwala, son of idea," he says. It has been a Marico founder Harsh Mariwala, chose to carve out his own roller coaster ride so far, says path in 2011, it was hardly a surprise. Rishab. But he has no complaints. For one, Harsh Mariwala has played mentor to several hundred budding entrepreneurs. For another, Rishabh was "Just like any entrepreneur, I an entrepreneur waiting in the wings.Rishabh, an alumnus have got my hands dirty of Frank G Zarb School of Business, Hofstra University, New across all aspects of the York, spent three years developing business at Marico's business and understood the beauty salon services arm, Kaya Skin Clinic. He then joined business from ground up. The Soap Opera N More, a venture that sells niche handmade learning has been immense. I soaps. The venture was the brainchild of his mother work with minimum resources, Archana Mariwala. make my decisions and learn from my mistakes." Parallelly, Rishabh also took charge of the Family Office that is engaged in investments, private equity, and startups. Mariwala's parents continue to mentor him Rishabh is known to have a keen interest in any venture that Still, Rishab's parents continue mentor him. "The support of is sustainable and gives back to society. my parents and wife are key to my growth. I do take a lot of inputs from my father," says Rishabh. A roller coaster ride so far Soap Opera took off with support from family funds. "Soap Harsh Mariwala is pleased with Rishab's progress. Opera N More, which started due to my mother's interest, is Mariwala senior was keen that Rishabh gain the experience today an evolving bath and body brand. We are now of setting up an organisation from scratch. focused on building a sustainable profitable brand," says Rishabh. Insiders say Rishabh is working to expand the "I think he has evolved a lot in the last few years as an portfolio of products. entrepreneur. I have stopped mentoring him on a day-to-day basis and he takes decisions independently.” I guess the entrepreneurship bug runs in the family. Soap Kalpit Ashar - Architect

Kalpit Ashar is an architect and urbanist based in Mumbai. His involvement with architectural practise is multi dimensional, involving design, research and teaching.

He completed his under graduation from Kamla Raheja institute for architecture, Mumbai. His thesis concerning 'Urban Marginal' was awarded 'Kamla Raheja Gold Medal' and was a part of RIBA web archive for President's Medals Awards 2007, London. Their proposal for 'Revitalisation of Banganga Crematorium' was awarded First national award. He also completed his Master's studies in emergent territories, self sufficient habitats and digital tectonics from Institute for Advanced Architecture, Barcelona.

After graduating he was also involved as a project architect with Charles Correa Associates working on various National & International projects. Through urban research and teaching at Kamla Raheja Institute he has continued his association with academic space.

Currently he is a director at Urban Magic (an urban consultancy and planning) firm and a principal architect at Kalpit Ashar Architects, a young architectural practise involved with Architectural, Urban and Landscape design projects in Mumbai and as a design faculty at Kamla Raheja Institute for Architecture.

PROJECTS 1. Web Pavilion : Munshi Nagar, Dadabhai Road, Andheri West,, Mumbai, India 400058 2. Lotus Eye Hospital : Juhu, NS Road No.13, Mumbai, India 400001 3. Housing, Off. Turner Road, Bandra, Varoda Cross Road, Mumbai, India Page 10 Page 11 Courtesy : Divya Bhaskar

Page 12 Courtesy : Divya Bhaskar

Page 13 Photo Gallery Mother & Child

Page 14 Courtesy : Janmabhoomi

Page 15 Angkor Vat

Page 16 Courtesy : Janmabhumi

Page 17 Page 18 Backwaters of Alleppey

Page 19 Vividha

THE BEST Bill Gates never did Laxmi Pooja But he is the richest man, Einstein never did Saraswati Pooja But he was Intelligent. Believe in work, Not in Luck Trust in God but don't be dependent on him. The Best “Om” is Home The Best “Age” is “Courage” The Best “Mile” is Smile The Best “Stand” is Understand The Best “End” is Friend The Best “Day” is today.

DWARIKA- THE LOST CITY BEFORE 12000 YEARS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QivjsTY4lBM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CbTyxy1MWo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQZFS9Hij0M&list=PL1601B71FB50B6A19

RAMSETU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzMmuuqxVfw

TAJ MAHAL IS LORD SHIVA TEMPLE THE HIDDEN TRUTH TOLLY TORRENTS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hv3rAVuBU1s http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lRqPBhjNJY

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