daily SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2013 (PAGE-2) Excelsior MAGAZINE

THIS WEEK FOR YOU MAY 12 — MAY 18, 2013

1. ARIES 7. LIBRA Planets may continue to keep you confused this week Ganesha foretells that you will be brimming Don't buy Love birds too. You may feel that things are not with novel ideas this week, but not all of going in your favour. Overall, however, them shall be easy to put into practice. You there shall not be problems in all the may go about the tasks of accomplishing Maneka Gandhi They need cuttlefish bones to help provide beak-trimming, calcium and other nec- spheres of your life. It would mostly be your goals with great enthusiasm, but shall essary minerals. They require plenty of toys, such as branches, swings, tunnels, box- your monetary situation that would soon realise that the high level of perfection- I was in Nagpur last week. I was told of an illegal bird market and so I went on es and safe things to chew on and play with. Lack of toys, keeping the birdcage cov- cause you hassles. Take care! ism that you set for yourself may be unattain- Sunday morning. I saw hundreds of small cages with budgerigars and pigeons in Expenses related to children or elderly able. So if you fall short of expectations, you would do well ered too many hours, and lack of companionship or social stimulation leads to bore- people in your family are likely, owing to which you may to lower the bar a wee bit. Ganesha also advises you not to them. Of course the team of People for Animals, Nagpur took the birds and went to dom, stress and psychological or behavioural problems (nervousness, aggression, feel that resources have depleted severely. The bigger get carried away by your emotions, and be guided by your the police station. The police helped them – even though they had been mute spec- problem is that you may not be able to avoid these logic and reason, especially in affairs related to your per- feather-plucking, screaming, depression, illness). Lovebirds are intelligent, enjoy expenses. The brighter side of it is that you shall earn sonal life. If you can manage to take some time off from tators of this market every week. But as usual the forest department people, who are baths and like to sun themselves daily. No buyer knows this or cares. He simply enough to manage these expenses comfortably. Just be your busy schedule for your lover, it shall lay the foundation illiterate and wicked most of the time, refused to take the birds as they were foreign careful not to let these problems distract you from your for a happy and long-lasting relationship. wants a noisy pretty bird to keep his children amused – till it dies. work, and not to let frustration get the better of you. On 8. SCORPIO – obviously they had never heard of the Gujarat judgment which says that no birds Lovebirds are vegetarian. A fresh mix of various seeds, grains and nuts: millets, every other front, though, try to minimise your expens- This week you may feel mentally and physi- can be sold – specially not love birds or budgerigars. es. Ganesha advises you to patiently wait for the better cally in perfect harmony. There shall be a canary seeds, peeled oats, safflower, barley, amaranth, uncooked rice, linseed , times. But what broke my heart was this: I was looking at the bird cages and I saw a spring in your step and a lissomeness in hempseed , buckwheat, wholegrain bread, cereals, fruits, lentils, weeds, pulses and 2. TAURUS your bearing as you move along, or rather budgie crouching in the corner. She looked unwell so I put my hand in and took her When it comes down to decision-making, vegetables, peas, beans ,cauliflower leaves, cabbage leaves, chicory, collard greens, smoothly sail along, the rugged terrains of Ganesha predicts that you shall be very out. She had no legs at all; obviously the result of inbreeding and over-breeding. As life. And, your thinking shall be as acute as it dandelion leaves, endives, mustard leaves, wild grass, sprouted beans, sesame rigid this week. With your mind made has ever been, so that, Ganesha predicts, the moment you I held her in my palm, she flew off to a tree in front. This brave little creature could up, if anyone thinks that he/she can seeds, sunflower seeds – are to be given everyday. How many owners do this? They are presented with a perplexing problem, you shall readily drag you off it, they would be mistaken. not sit on the branch because she had no legs so she clung with her mouth to a leaf come up with the solution. For some reason, then, even if eat flowers : carnations, chives, herbs' blossoms, hibiscus, honeysuckle, impatiens, You will have the last word, at least in you should fall short of achieving your targets, you will be till her grasp weakened and she fell down on the road. We picked her up and she everything that concerns you. However, lilac, nasturtiums, pansies, passion flowers, roses, sunflowers. Many lovebirds die able to see the silver lining because you are so positive. On make sure you do it in a tactful and diplomat- tried weakly to fly again but she went back into a special cage and I do not think she the domestic front, though, problems may be beyond your of malnutrition. ic way, because when you put your foot down, you are ken because you need to use your heart more than your lasted the day. apt to step on someone else's feet, which may hurt them. So many of the lovebirds are children of different species. They are sterile hybrids head. Just do your duties and leave the rest to fate. One other thing that is going to take your fancy this week 9. SAGITTARIUS is getting yourself a new look. It may cost a lot, but you : Your professional chart shall reflect steady are not about to start worrying about that because finan- progress this week, predicts Ganesha. cially you appear to be pretty comfortable. Nice time to You may not exactly be mercurial at your start exploring the matrimonial sites. workplace, but you will radiate a supreme 3. GEMINI Many lovebirds are confidence in your own abilities and go With the planets stacked up somewhat about your work in a very level-headed on the negative side for you this way. In fact, to people who don't know you too week, many of your projects are like- captured and brought into well, you may appear to be downright languid, but little do ly to get stonewalled, predicts they know how dexterous you can be and how much you Ganesha. Of prime concern shall be can accomplish with the minimum of effort. This rare abil- your delicate health. Nothing major, but ity shall leave you with a lot of free time in which you India by smuggling them little niggling problems shall keep haunting you, and it would prefer to do some research or indulge in some self- could be extremely distracting from your work. This is a improvement activities. On the social front, you may week during which you shall realise the full meaning of make many new contacts, some of whom shall prove to through the Kolkata port. the adage 'health is wealth'. And then, you shall take all be very beneficial in the long run. appropriate measures to see to it that you look after 10. CAPRICORN you health properly. Junk food shall be out. Exercising Ganesha foresees that you have so much Captured wild lovebirds in. You shall fish out your medical history and visit a doctor, and possibly a dietician too. They are sure to on your plate this week that it may be help you in maintaining your health at peak levels. practically impossible for one person to 4. CANCER accomplish it all in the given tight dead- don’t last very long and Ganesha predicts that this week you shall lines. So, instead of trying to go solo, you surmount a great many obstacles and would do well to share the burden with your breast the tape successfully. However, co-workers and work as a team. But, if you insist on doing they die mourning the the fact that you have really slogged out it all alone in the hope of taking all the credit, it shall be to accomplish your goals shall drain you detrimental to your health, and you may end up making a mentally and physically, and you may experi- hotchpotch of all the tasks. If would be foolish to sacrifice loss of a mate or a flock. ence a bout of ill-health. But your success tastes so sweet your long-term interests for short-term gains. Also, you that you shall be in such an elated frame of mind that you need to spend quality time with your family, as they may shall be able to tolerate any discomfort that it may entail. On be resenting the fact that you have been neglecting them the financial front, you may be unable to control your of late. expenses. In fact, you may actually go on a shopping spree 11. AQUARIUS and blow up all your savings. Well, clench your fists, then, This week is not too favourable for hopping – and the breeder deliberately does this so that no and keep them clenched for a few more months till your jobs, just in case you were thinking on Do not buy love birds and budgerigars. Both originally came from Australia and more are born to the buyer. People are so strange that when their bird dies, they bank account is sufficiently replenished. those lines. Try to put it off, or request for Africa but they are now grown by dealers in Kolkata and sent illegally through the 5. LEO immediately want to buy more – because otherwise the cage will go waste - and the a joining date in the new company for at Your self-esteem shall get a boost this railways, in packed cardboard boxes with little holes for breathing, all over India. least a fortnight later. Though you may not breeder needs that to happen. week, predicts Ganesha. In fact, you be feeling too comfortable in your present Many of them die from the lack of oxygen. may become rather stubborn and Everything I have said so far applies to the budgerigar, also commonly sold in job, Ganesha advises you to have patience and continue refuse to consider any point of view Lovebirds are social and affectionate small parrots. They live, in nature, in small flocks illegal pet shops and bazaars. It is a small, long-tailed, seed eating parrot which is other than yours. Don't be surprised, with a positive frame of mind for a little longer till the stars and are monogamous. They pair for life, sitting only with their mates. They do not live very then, if bitter ego clashes occur as a turn in your favour. This is a phase, however, which is captured from Australia and brought here where it is grown in the slums of Kolkata. consequence. The saving grace is that extremely favourable for those of you who have a creative long when separated: like humans they pine. But the dealers and you the buyer, encour- Budgerigars are naturally green and yellow with black, markings on the nape, back, talent, for you can give full vent to it now, and it shall be while dealing with your superiors in your profession, age this terrible hardship on them. In nature, they live upto 15 years. In captivity, one to and wings, but have been bred in captivity to become blue, white, yellow, grey– more you shall keep this tendency in control, thus avoiding greatly appreciated. Back home, try not to sulk and con- two at the most. They are bred by dealers for their colours. If blue is the fashion or the potential skirmishes with the very people who can fide your emotions to your spouse, which will only than 32 different shades. They are the most mutilated birds and, like dogs, those push your career ahead. If only you could do the strengthen your relationship. order placed, then all the babies that are not blue are killed by the breeder. that are not exactly as the breeder wants them to be are killed immediately. You will same with peers and with your friends and loved 12. PISCES Many lovebirds are captured and brought into India by smuggling them through ones in your personal life, you would realise how With things on the professional front going on see them with crests and mixes of strange colours – all of this is unnatural. So many happy things around you can be. So, Ganesha advis- smoothly, your focus this week shall be on the Kolkata port. Captured wild lovebirds don’t last very long and they die mourning have now eyes that are bigger than normal and squashed faces and tiny legs. Budgeri- es you to make the necessary effort. At least, don't personal matters, mostly related to buying the loss of a mate or a flock. neglect the needs of your family members. or selling property, predicts Ganesha. gars in their natural habitat in Australia are noticeably smaller than those that have 6. VIRGO Even on the domestic front things shall be Many people keep lovebirds without understanding their needs. Single-sex birds been bred. Since these are bred to be bigger and fatter with puffier head feathers, Ganesha predicts an auspicious week hunky dory, and you shall seriously make are bought because they look pretty together. They can’t mate, don’t interact and die plans of buying a larger house or a luxury their legs can hardly hold them up and the eyes and beak are sometimes complete- ahead for you in which a much-awaited of loneliness. Determining a lovebird’s sex is difficult. After it is a year old it may show promotion in your job is likely to come vehicle, and the time couldn't be more auspicious than now. ly obscured by the feathers. In the wild they live 20 years. In captivity, under the best So, go for it, but make sure do do your research thorough- through. With it, of course, shall come, behavioural signs - females rip papers and males vomit. But this is mainly hearsay conditions of diet and exercise, 2-4 years. They do not produce children without a increased responsibilities. But even if it ly, and even if it is time consuming, select a house which will suit your needs perfectly in every aspect. Also, you need to and is not a reliable indicator. The only sure method is DNA testing. No seller knows means extra work burden, and the easier nest box. make sure that it falls well within your budget, and if you way would be to share it with colleagues, anything at all and he will say anything to get the bird off his hands. need to take a loan, you should be able to afford the instal- These birds will be eaten by kites and other large predators if you release them. you shall prefer to complete your responsibilities all on ments taking into consideration that inflation is only going to Birds kept individually or brought up hand-fed require frequent attention to stay So they are condemned to a life in captivity. It is your desire for a live toy that keeps your own. Depending on others, you shall tend to feel, rise. happy, and if the owner has limited time to spend daily with a single lovebird, they may not give you the same satisfaction as having breeders in business. accomplished all your tasks by yourself. It does show an wilt. Since they are social birds, they require companionship the entire day. No one Please don’t buy lovebirds or budgies, and inform me about any markets that independent spirit, but some people could mistake it for who keeps a bird spends any time at all with it except to call its name while passing selfishness. However, you know such is not the case, they are sold in. by and occasionally poke a finger into its cage. Lovebirds require large cages of more and in affairs unrelated to your work, you shall display a (To join the animal welfare movement contact [email protected], remarkably accommodating nature, which will rather bal- than a metre each way per bird. Their beaks are made of keratin, which grows con- ance things out. tinuously. Chewing and destroying wood toys and perches helps to keep beaks trim. www.peopleforanimalsindia.org) CIPHER DECIPHER SPORTS SPHERE e-mail: [email protected] Ah, Samosas! Born on November 11, 1994, Sanju Viswanath Samson com- Hi Friends! We are back with your favourite column for the monly called Sanju Samson is an Indian cricketer from Indians' favourite savoury snack - her dough traditional. "You've got to pay week. Please have a look at OUR MESSAGE before you send Trivandrum who is a member of the Indian U-19 cricket team. the samosa, is finding new fans in the homage to the Indian culture," she says, insisting on the proper casing, the founda- in your message to us. He is a wicket-keeper batsman.He represents Kerala in domes- American soil, discovers SPAN writer tic cricket.In the IPL he plays for Rajasthan Royals.He is the Jane Varner Malhotra tion for all her samosas. "Otherwise, fusion 1. To all from Usha Raina: “ A generous man forgets what he gives and remember youngest to score a half-century in the IPL. This he achieved on Look around a bit and you will find a ver- just leads to con-fusion." Party appetisers offer another avenue April 29, 2013 in the match between Rajasthan Royals vs. Royal sion of this mouthwatering snack in every what he receives”. for samosa introduction for many Ameri- Challengers Bangalore. country, in every cuisine-an empanada, a 2. From Monika Mishra to all: “ Disciplined lifestyle is the real foundation of human calzone, a pierogi, a Cornish pasty, a cans. Large suburban supermarkets sell He made his debut for Kerala on November 3, 2011. At the age peace of mind”. dumpling, a spanakopita. Savoury food dainty, bite-sized varieties in the frozen of 17,he became the youngest to represent Kerala in First class 3. To all from Gurjeet Singh Drora: “ Imagination is more important than knowl- wrapped in a pastry served hot. What's not section. Some versions from the freezer edge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world”. cricket.He had an impressive Domestic season in 2012-2013 to love? such as the "crispy samosas" from Saffron 4. From Kiran Kanchan to all: “ The words that we speak, the words which are scoring 222 runs against Delhi in Vijay Hazare Tournament.He Americans lay claim to a number of deli- Road come packaged in boxes of a dozen, scored 722 runs from 10 innings including 2 centuries. directed towards the betterment of humanity are the real and honest prayers cious and innovative sweet pastries. For neatly arranged on a plastic tray, sealed In the IPL, he was a member of the Kolkata Knight Riders players pool in 2012, but he did inside a plastic bag. The appetiser made by man to God”. savouries, however, they look to other not play any matches. In 2013, he signed for Rajasthan Royals. He made his IPL debut countries and adopt, and the samosa is no samosas feature a farm-fresh veggie fill- 5. To all from P K Malla: “ If you are honest, people may cheat you. 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Sanju played his second match for Rajastan Royals against the Royal Challengers 8. From Ramesh Kumar to all: “ Our right of freedom to do anywork ends where the Bangalore on April 29,2013. Rajasthan Royals were chasing a tough target of 172 when damage of others starts”. Sanju was promoted up the batting order to No.3. His scored 63 off 41 balls and his part- 9. To all from R K Raina: “ The wisest person is not the one who has fewest fail- nership with Shane Watson of 68 runs off 46 balls laid the foundation for the Rajasthan ures, but the one who turns failures to best account”. Royals' victory. He won the Man-of-the-match award for his performance which invited praise from all quarters for the quality of the strokes and the composure of the 10. 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Tournament at Udhampur? Indian grocery stores across America build inside. ANSWERS OF THE LAST WEEK: customer loyalty through the humble, tasty, Atrip to Texas offers even more samosa ...... value-priced pastry. 1. Chris Gayle 2.Mombay Indians 3.Parvez Rasool 4. Indian Shooter 5. Manjeet creativity, with the Samosa Hut and Grill Message...... Singh was born and raised in the Chica- restaurant selling savory varieties like Thai Singh Volleyball Club Poonch go suburbs by her Punjabi parents, who are chicken and cheese pizza and for dessert, ...... The best entry of this week was received from Sahil Khajuria, Nitco Lane, engineers. She enjoys the mobility of the a Dallas cheesecake samosa sundae ...... Talab Tiloo, Jammu. food truck, which helps expose more and topped with whipped cream. Further south Cut it Here The other entries of the week were from from Sanjay Dhar from Lane No more Americans to the Indian snack. She 1, H No 3, Upper Laxmi Nagar, Jammu, Sumesh Sharma from Bakshi Nagar, also believes that a food truck fosters in Houston, Kiran's Restaurant and Bar OUR MESSAGE Jammu, Anubhav Sambyal from Suchani, Rahya, Samba, Aamir from Doda experimentation. "I'm always doing R&D in serves a mushroom and feta samosa, or @ Please do mention pin code number of areas while sending your message and Sunil Kumar from Krishna Nagar, Jewel, Jammu. that kitchen," says the former engineer, for a few dollars more, a tempting crab samosa. to EXCELSIOR. who appeared as a contestant on the TV Dear Contestants, please send your reply within five days to:- For some, nothing suits a rainy after- @ show "MasterChef" in 2011. "What's beau- Your message must reach us by Friday evening. noon in Sunnyvale more than a spicy, old- @ tiful about being on the truck is that you can To send your message, use CIPHER-DECIPHER message chit. SPORTS SPHERE, DAILY EXCELSIOR make anything and see how it flies." school potato samosa. Improving on that @ Your entries should be brief and original. We use those messages devoid of While the contents of her samosas can recipe may be a challenge, but Americans hurting the sentiments of the people. C/O EXCELSIOR HOUSE, JANIPUR, JAMMU. PIN 180007 get creative-lamb shawarma, peanut but- continue innovating for the next generation @ Out of the messages we receive, one of the message is selected for the Or through e-mail: [email protected] ter and jelly, pumpkin, Nutella-she keeps of samosa lovers. award. HARESH SINGH — RAJESH DHAR Edited by: Neeraj Rohmetra, E-mail: [email protected]