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CITY LIGHTS UP FOR A GRAND DASARA [Times City]: Dasara preparations reach crescendo as city markets thrive and homes are decked up

by Cultural ExtravaganzaThis year we engaged skilled artists from Solapur to make a 15feettall effigy of Ravan said Govind Rathi general secretary of the Rajasthani Pragati Samaj that will host its 52nd Ravan Dahan at the Nampally Exhibition Grounds on Saturday Were preparing a spectacular show with an hourlong display of fireworks, cultural events Effigies of Meghnath, Kumbhkaran will also be burned alongside RavanaThe association in collaboration with Nampally Exhibition Society also organised a nineday Ramayan Mela2024 complete with garba kavi sammelan, moreSimilarly Premnath Goud chairman of Bathukamma Organising Committee in Saroornagar spoke about the 35year history of Dasara celebrations at mini Tank Bund which includes a Jhaki depicting Lord Ram Laxman, Sita along with traditional folk dances Their Ravana effigy will stand tall at 20 feet, is expected to draw over 10000 visitorsDasara is a family affair for most of us We start our mornings with puja followed by a family get together where the key focus is food Everybody gets involved in plating up a huge spread It is something we eagerly look forward to said Priyanka Gupta a resident of Marredpally even as HR professional Sayantani Ghosh from Narsingi said how the day is peppered with mixed feelings While the day brings with it a lot of pandal hopping, indulging in good food it also comes with a reminder of Durga Puja drawing to an endTriumph Of Good Over EvilFor Vijayalaxmi Patil a homemaker from New Bowenpally the high lies in exchanging the Jammi Aku a leaf with deep cultural, religious significance on DasaraHighlighting cultural importance of Dasara also known as Vijaya Dashami Harikrishna Mamidi director of Language, Culture said The festival marks victory of good over evil Its celebrated as Ayudha Puja when people clean, decorate their tools vehicles, weapons to show gratitude
Published in The Times of India (Online) (12.10.2024)
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WITH NEET, THEY CLEAR TEST OF LIFE [Times Nation]

by 1 RITU YADAV AIR 8179 KAREENA YADAV AIR 1621Cousins Ritu Yadav 19, Kareena Yadav 20 are from a family of goatherds in Nangal Tulsidas village of Jamwa Ramgarh in Jaipur They cleared NEET this yeara staggering feat for a family that until now had a lone graduate Thakarsi Yadav a retired science teacher who pushed his nieces to realise his dream of seeing someone of h is own wearing a stethoscopeI carried a dream of seeing children from my family become doctors ever since I failed in the medical entrance test of 198384 said Thakarsi who trained his two nieces, later put them in a coaching institute for seven monthsKareenas father Nanchu Ram, Ritus father Hanuman Sahay own two bighas of land ea ch, a few goats which are the main source of their livelihood2 SHIVAM PATEL AIR 29When 17yearold Shivam Patel son of an electrician in Meerut secured the 29th rank in NEET this year its a dream come true for the youngster whose favourite movie is a tale of triu mph of the human spirit The Shawshank RedemptionShivams family lives in a small tworoom house along a busy road Hes so determined that even the constant hum of traffic couldnt b reak his concentration when he was studyinglong hours of course Homemakermother Seema, father Arvind Patel stood by him as did his sister a nurse in a Lucknow hospital Mother Seema said he would be the first in the entire clan to become a doctor3 AARTI JHA AIR 192Aarti Jha the 21yearold daughter of a truck mechanic in Agra secured 192nd rank in NEET this year I cannot express in words how happy I am This result gave me the strength to fo rget all the nightmares I faced I used to travel to my coaching centre 17 km away from my area I walked 3 km every day to save Rs 10 For extra income I used to give tuition cla sses to school students she saidArti lives with her parents, three siblings in the Sewla area of Agra Vishambhar Jha said his daughter has fulfilled his dream I earn around Rs 25000 a month, I have to spend a large amount on the education of my children I use a 14yearold bike to go to work I will do whatever it takes to provide better education to my children4 JASNEET KAUR AIR 36574The medical profession always fascinated 20yearold Dehradun native Jasneet Kaur who in her second attempt at NEET scored 588 marks out of 720 this year, took the allIndia ranking of 36 574 I appeared for a scholarship test with Baluni classes, was in the super 50 batch in which the coaching fees were waived off I am happy with my result this time, am eager for the a dmission process now said the daughter of a cab driver, a homemaker I had my familys support to pursue my dreams she saidInputs from Rajiv Saxena in Kota Mohammad Dilshad in Agra Krishna Chaudhary in Meerut, Tanmayee Tyagi in Dehradun
Published in The Times of India (Online) (19.06.2023)
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WOOD FOR WARMTH AND CHARM [Times Property]: In a wood-themed décor scheme, wood can be adopted as the dominant material

by FURNITUREFrom nested tables chairs beds, chests to consoles, desks any furniture with carvings is an exorbitant piece of luxury Teak or Sheesham wood is commonly used for such carvings Using carved wood is a great way to decorate your home The very presence of it brings about an instant facelift whether it is in the form of furniture or accessories Sofas with archshaped headboards, legs with interesting curvatures, etched carvings on them look very majestic to sit on Such a sofa set resembles a throne, is ideal for a social gathering or a family discussion A coordinating centre table with a carved wooden top surfaced with glass can complete the setting informs Yogeesh Goel proprietor of a dcor showroom An old cabinet used as a bookshelf or a crockery case can be polished, made to look new to decorate the living room A matching dining table with carved wood chairs to go with the sofas will keep the splendour going Apart from these place side coffee tables with drawers fitted with brass handles for an ornate appearance Alternatively rich wooden flooring could be opted for with the furniture fashioned out of leather The presence of wood in furniture could be restricted to sleek cabinets that incorporate glass while delicate wooden tea tables complement the leather seatingLAMPSExquisite woodbased table lamps or even a small section of the bark of a tree housing an attractive potted plant would accentuate a woodbased theme without appearing heavy Similarly charming solid wooden picture frames or exotic artwork decorating the wall would also serve as interesting highlightsWINDOWSIn a bedroom wood could be used in multiple ways Since the bedroom needs to exude warmth the presence of wood enhances the cosy feel in the resting space Wood here could feature as panelling of the wall in place of a headboard Wood could also feature extensively on the ceiling Incorporating wood in the windows further adds to the warm feel Wood is an excellent option for flooring in a bedroom Beds, interesting dressing tables with carvings along mirrors will be a definite adornment for the bedroom Furniture again could be made less heavy, of a lighter shade to tone down the look says Punita KotakShah interior designerCORNICES, edges, PANELLINGWall, ceiling corners can be beautifully edged using intrinsically worked on bead boards You can go for the recessed or pleated panels or a more refined way is to have raised panelling to give an illusion of a continuous surface This stuff is contemporary, minimalist Using ornamental panels with intricate selfcarvings on them can attain a rustic lookWOOD PILLARSWood pillars are versatile, can enhance the decor of your home in a variety of styles Pillars act as room dividers, help to visually define spaces They look good with parquet flooring, luxurious dcor When used as a decorative element lighting must be appropriate Ornate pillars will look great when bathed in the light of strategically placed spotlights says Reena Koshy an interior designer To highlight the carvings on the pillar recessed lighting on the ceiling or on the floor at the base of the pillar will do wonders she adds
Published in The Times of India (Online) (26.07.2024)
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Bookmark these powerful books [Bangalore Times]

by Even when its not pretty or perfect Even when its more real than you want it to be Your story is what you have what you will always have It is something to ownThe famous, bestselling memoir Becoming by Michelle Obama is a deeply personal reckoning of a woman of soul, substance who has steadily defied expectations, whose story inspires us to do the same In this memoir Michelle takes the listener into her world chronicling the experiences that shaped her From her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood, work to her time spent at the worlds most famous address The White House Becoming has it allINDOMITABLE A WORKING WOMANS NOTES ON WORK LIFE, LEADERSHIP by Arundhati BhattacharyaMost of the time women believe that what lies ahead is a precipice Whereas if you continue to drive, stay on the path the road will open up in front of you, you will reach your destination You dont need to turn around, abandon the journeyIndomitable is the story of Arundhatis life as a banker, the challenges she faced in a maledominated bastion Her book takes the listener through her childhood, early education in the 1960s getting to Kolkata for her college education, then into the State Bank of India SBI where she started her career The life of a woman banker with a family in a frequently transferable job isnt easy In Arundhatis life too there were breaking points when she almost thought of quit ting her career to balance her aspirations with her familys needs But she didnt give up Instead she faced her challenges with humour, positivity, took up every assignment as a new chapter in learning, adaptingINDRA NOOYI A BIOGRAPHY by AnnapoornaThe core of the concept of success lies in knowing what you want to do in life, those who have triumphed at figuring out that issue should consider themselves tremendously blessedIndira Nooyis meteoric rise, success has been charted by every newspaper, times she moved to the US got married, continued her steady rise till her current position as the CEO of the secondlargest foodandbeverage company in the worldUNFINISHED by Priyanka Chopra JonasOwn your choices Have the courage of conviction Actress Priyanka Chopras memoir Unfinished highlights crucial moments of her life, twentyyearlong career From working as an actressproducer to UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador her marriage to the American singer, actor Nick Jonas, more this audiobook is Priyankas collection of personal essays stories, observations Priyanka Chopra Jonas story will inspire generations worldwide to gather their courage embrace their ambition, commit to the hard work of following their dreamsTHE TRUTHS WE HOLD AN AMERICAN JOURNEYby Kamala Harris My daily challenge to myself is to be part of the solution to be a joyful warrior in the battle to come My challenge to you is to join that effort To stand up for our ideals, our values Lets not throw up our hands when its time to roll up our sleeves Not now Not tomorrow Not everThe Truths We Hold An American Journey by Kamala Harris is a memoir that allows readers to know where she came from, what she plans to do for her country The book is part memoir, part political manifesto Kamala in the book talks about her childhood, upbringing her career in law, politics, more She weaves personal, political throughout the audiobook showing the experiences that shaped her beliefs, highlighting what shes done professionally
Published in The Times of India (Online) (04.03.2023)
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