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A very Happy 70th Independence
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still remember the Indian national
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we watched the Independence Day
Parade at the India Gate in New Delhi.
I sometimes really feel the words of
Bryan Adam's song 'Those were the
best days of my Life....back to the
summer of 69'. Childhood memories
were fresh while putting together this
issue of Adesiflava. The only one think
which bothered me the most is 'what
are we all running behind?', no matter
how our childhood was, a rich family or
a middle or lower income class family,
we enjoyed our freedom, our life, our
happiness. As of now we are all just
running behind money, happy family,
good life and fake life, I would call it
the show-off Facebook life. Where is
our freedom?
In our May-June Issue, we had published
an editorial contest out writing a story or
an article about how to handle stress
and negative thoughts. I really want
to thank my friend Jitendra Kotai for
submitting his article for the Editorial
contest. Unfortunately he was the only
single person who took the effort to
write something for the Editorial contest.
Thank you so much buddy for taking this
time out to just express your feelings by
the way of writing for someone else's
subject. Readers please read Jeet's
article and share your comments.
Our Featured Story on Refugees in
Hong Kong, is a must read article. The
south Asian refugees living in Hong
Kong are going through some tough
times and are also giving some tough
times to others. My favourite writer
Hongyu Wang is finally back with a
bang.
Gadgets Galore, written by our
expert
technology
columnist
Mr.Chandragupta Amritkar is a must
read article, as I'm sure many of us

are not even aware of these amazing

and unbelievable gadgets which are
recently launched. Technology is
surely making things more convenient
for all of us, but I personally feel its
taking our personal lives out of us.
Bhangarh Fort in Rajasthan. This fort
was recently named as the world's
most haunted places with the highest
amount of ghostly experiences by
normal people. Before adding this
article to this issue, I watched many
YouTube videos of Psychic Healers,
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and
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who visited this place with several
electronic instruments which measures
the energy levels in the air to claim
ghostly presence with the high amount
of negative energy shown by these
electronic devices. After watching these
videos and reading stories about this
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cannot be false and one of my school
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to Bhangarh Fort also claimed that
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and no one risks their lives going inside
after 6pm in night time. Read about this
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WHY ARE WE
WHAT
SHOULD
WE DO FOR
OUR MENTAL
WELLBEING?
In every city, life at some point
becomes very stressful. We try to
run from pillar to post and keep
going strong no matter what the
outcome is. But at a certain point we
neglect a lot of things from the fear
of being carried away and losing out
on our productivity
We choose to feel less. We live in
a world of smart phones, expensive
Gadgets and Social media where
everyone is trying to showcase their
picture perfect lives.
I somehow feel that we choose to
sweep a lot of emotions under the
carpet from the fear of being judged
as emotional. We choose to paint a
happy face irrespective of what we
are feeling inside. We fear that we
will be labeled as weak and hence
we portray a self that is happy,
confident and fearless at all times.

In the May-June 2016 Issue of

Adesiflava, we had published
an Editorial contest showing
an info graphic about an issue
of how our brain functions
towards negative and positive
thoughts. We received few
entries for the editorial contest
out of which we personally felt
the article by Mr.Jeet Kotai to
be the most appropriate and close to the problem suggested by our info
graphic. Mr.Jitendra Kotai has taken the effort to submit his story for the
editorial contest. We request our readers to please read the submission
made by Jeet and share your views and feedback on the same.

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We have started living like programmed devices that get up in the morning
at a stipulated time and go through a routine for the day
 e do not get time for entertainment. It is very important to catch your
W
favorite TV Show or Movie. It is very soothing to listen to great music.
We have no time to stop and feel the beauty of the weather.
We have no time to talk to our parents for a few more seconds.
We have no time to introspect and analyze our own lives.
We have no time to pursue our hobbies and passions.
 ur smiles have become similar to the smileys on whatsapp we send
O
but we are not feeling anything.
 ur laughter has become like the LOL we send on every joke
O
where we acknowledge the joke but forget to laugh
Many cases of suicides have been recently reported It saddens me that
people succumb to the pressures of a lifestyle and end their beautiful lives.
The Root cause for depression is heavy expectations.
That feeling of worthlessness can be very lethal.
We do not talk to someone and take their advice. We have become self
proclaimed experts that know everything under the sun.
We are skeptical in crying on someone elses shoulder thinking that they will
use our weakness against us.

Editorial Contest
We have started taking loans for
luxuries. Our obsession with lifestyle
and portraying ourselves as perfect
has landed us in a vicious circle. We
live our entire lives in trying to build
an image
We complete our lives unsatisfied
and leave many stones unturned in
believing in what has been taught to
us. We do not explore the possibility
of discovering something new and
unheard of. We do not have a quest
to find our own answers
We can live fantastic lives if we
just lowered our expectations. Stop
fighting for the picture perfect life
and enjoy the life with its flaws. Face
the world with no inhibitions. You
had not come into this world to live
according to rules set by a section
of the society.
A Unfelt, Compromised and denied
emotion can lead to lots of stress.
If you miss someone call them
and tell them. If you feel stressed
go and meet someone that makes
you happy, makes you smile or if
everyone is busy catch up on our all
time favorite movie but feeling your
emotions is really important for your
mental wellness
With each passing moment we
all have a feeling or sense that
something much better is possible,
plausible, and definitely happening
to most other people at that very
moment.
We need to grow out of this
manifestation of comparing our life
to others
We should sometimes reject
something just because everyone
else is doing it We should put an
end to this rat race.

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In this World of Clones following a

standard set of rules.. Bend the rules
and redefine your existence
We spend hours in trying to create a
playlist of our favorite songs
Or we spend hours in trying to plan
things we want to do in life

That was what life

is all about...

But what we really enjoy is the

random song that suddenly plays
on the radio or a random thing we
just end up doing

with
Going
the flow

Planning is not wrong but getting disappointed for things not going as per
plan is wrong.
This is my urge to change the minds of those under depression. Look at that
human in the mirror. That is your only respite. It is just that reflection of you
in the mirror.
The Only person in the entire world that can help you get out of depression
and relieve you is that person staring back at you with hope..
Only you can change how you think . Only you can make a difference to your
life. It needs to come from within. For us to be mentally satiated we need to
feel all emotions as they come. If we are happy we need to jump and rejoice.
If we are sad ,we need to let out that emotion and actually feel the sadness.
If we want to vent our anger- we should to a certain level and then channelize
it in some positive form, but feeling angry when you are angry is justified
Get rid of the artificial restraints that humanity places on itself.
Time, Money, Goals etc.
Live your life to the fullest. Bunk an important class, skip an important test,
Call in sick to work on a Monday.
Pamper yourself by having a do- nothing day. On this day you just sit and relax
and just do nothing. Only you can remove the stress element from your life.

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REFUGEES IN

HONG KONG
N U M B E R

I S

S M A L L

This years World Refugee Day came

at a time of unprecedented global
refugee tide. According to United
Nations High Commissioner for
Refugees (UNHCR), the UN refugee
agency, a record high of 59.5 million
people worldwide are forcibly
displaced with the refugee number
stands at 19.5 million (14.4 million
under UNHCR mandate), 51 per cent
of whom are under age of 18. A tiny
few of them are seeking protection
in Hong Kong but their plights are
just the same as their fellow country
people who have fled elsewhere.
Hong Kong is not unfamiliar with
the concept and personal touch
of refugees and immigrants.

Y E T

P L I G H T

Throughout much of its history

people have sailed onshore for
economic opportunities or been
drifted here to flee from war and
persecution. Most that are living
in the city today could trace
themselves or their family members
back to somewhere else, most often
in places of adverse situations.
Hong Kong has long involved in the
protection of displaced people. In
the aftermath of Chinese civil war
and the following decades of Maoist
political campaigns millions fled to
the then British colony for protection
and survival. In 1952 UNHCR set up an
initial presence in Hong Kong against

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T H E

S A M E

such a backdrop, just a year after UN

Convention Relating to the Status
of Refugees (Refugee Convention)
was signed in Geneva to tackle the
displaced Europeans by World War
II. In the ensuing years of Vietnam
War hundreds of thousands of boat
people floated ashore for another
chance of life, where they were fed and
sheltered until Vietnamese domestic
situation was stabilised. During this
time, in 1979, UNHCRs Sub-office in
Hong Kong was made permanent.
However, Hong Kong was never a
signatory to the Refugee Convention
which implies that its authority is not
obliged to process or accept asylum
claims thus no local integration is

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possible. In 1992, five years before the

transfer of sovereignty, the departing
British ratified UN Convention Against
Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman,
Degrading Treatment or Punishment
(CAT) amidst a tide of putting Hong
Kongs name on major international
human rights treaties to lock in
International human rights standard
in the post-handover Hong Kong. All
these forms part of protection claiming
channels in Hong Kong Today.
In the wave of 9/11 attacks and
subsequent terrorist blows in the
West most developed countries
severely tightened visa policies,
particularly to the countries the
attackers were believed to come
from. This contrasts sharply to Hong
Kongs continued open border
where visa-free or visa-on-arrival
travel is available to most countries
including much of the developing
world. Consequently, the number of
asylum seekers began to soar since
2005, the earliest data available. In
May 2006 there were some 1,600
seeking asylum in the city, by 2007
the number had jumped to 2,600,
which then climbed to some 6,000
by 2009, over 8,000 by 2014 and have
recently reached 11,201 as of March
2016, according to the Immigration
Departments latest figure on
outstanding claims. Most came from
South Asia and Southeast Asia with
a significant minority from Africa.
Companied with the surging number
is the gradual change in asylum
seeker and refugee treatment and
channels for seeking protection.
Treatment of protection claimants
in early days is not well reported
and documented. According to
Gordon Mathews, an anthropologist
at Chinese University of Hong Kong,
before 2008 asylum seekers in Hong
Kong could be arrested at any time
for lacking papers when the only
form of document is appointment
slips issued by UNHCR. However,
according to Jim Mulroney, Deputy
Editor-in-chief of Sunday Examiner

who personally involved in asylum

seeker protection at this time that
government tolerance of stay
certificate could sometimes be
issued to asylum seekers who
possess UNHCR appointment slips
but was an extremely complicated
process with each case having to
be argued one at a time. According
to Mr Mulroney, UNHCR provided
humanitarian assistance back then
which was distributed through
Caritas. By 2008 government papers
on asylum seeker status began
to be issued by the Immigration
Department, so as HK$1,900
monthly aid in kind (HK$1,000 for
shelter and HK$ 900 for food),
administered by the Social Welfare
Department and distributed through
International Social Service. This
amount was increase to HK$ 2,700
in 2014 (HK$1,500 for shelter and
HK$1200 for food).
During this time, two parallel doors
were open to protection claimants,
namely UNHCR for its mandate
under Refugee Convention to
protect people who have fled from
home country for reasons of political,
religious or ethnic prosecution
and Hong Kong government for its
responsibility as a CAT signatory to
protect torture claimants, though
most apply through both paths.
Chances to ever attain refugee
status thus being eligible to trigger
UNHCRs third country resettlement
process is, however, slim. According
to Mr Mathews, 1,547 refugee claims
were evaluated by UNHCR in 2008
with only 46 recognised as valid and
22 people were accepted as torture
victims by the government in the 22
years since 1992 CAT signatory.
This dual structure began to merge
in 2013 when in March the Court of
Final Appeal ruled that the Director
of Immigration has the responsibility
to conduct independent enquiry
of prosecution claims prior to
repatriating or deporting rejected
UNHCR
prosecution
claimants

to their home country. In July the

same year government announced
the Unified Screening Mechanism
(USM) to replace the previous
two parallels to screen all nonrefoulement claims. Under USM,
UNHCRs mandate of refugee status
determination was to transfer to
local bureaucrats whereas at the
same time Hong Kong Immigration
authority was to declare in making
reference to Refugee Convention
in carrying out such a mandate.
Torture claims under Hong Kong
governments CAT obligation were
also to make under USM, so as
other protection applications to be
made by citing related Hong Kong
human rights laws, most notably
Hong Kong Bill of Rights. Individuals
substantiated were to be referred to
UNHCR for recognition as refugees.
USM commenced operation in
March 2014 when outstanding torture
claims and other non-refoulement
claims on applicable grounds made
to the government were merged into
USM and undecided prosecution
claims under UNHCR ceased to be
processed. The UN refugee agencys
undecided prosecution claimants
had to reapply to Hong Kong
Immigration under USM. According
to Immigration Department, as
of March 2016 8,465 cases were
processed under USM where 52
individuals were substantiated.
This
consolidated
protection
screening method, widely viewed
as an improvement on human
rights protection as a local public
authority was willing to take on an
international obligation of protecting
other nationals in flee, was met
with
conflicted
expectations
and outcomes. It was a hugely
contentious topic on an independent
event themed We Are Here, marking
World Refugee Day which was held
on 16 June at The Hive Studios.
One Egyptian Christian asylum
seeker, known as Poules, told
with confidence and hope that

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his claim will eventually meet the
requirements under USM but frankly
revealed that since fleeing Egypt
ahead of 2012 election which saw
Muhammad Morsis victory he had
only been interviewed once and had
been waiting anxiously for another
call. Being a religious minority TV
reporter who took an active role in
2011 revolution which overthrew
Hosni Mubarak, Poules said his lone
flee, leaving family and everything
behind, was the result of consistent
beating and persecution by the
Egyptian military and government.
Pouless home return is out of
question; his future is in the hands of
USM officials.
Hong
Kong
Refugee
Union
representative, known as Peter, who
spoke on the same event, said he
was hopeful in the prospect of third
country resettlement in that if the
claimants are convincing enough
in presenting evidence there is
indeed a chance of gaining refugee
status and that he personally knows
resettled refugee from Hong Kong.
However, according to Peter, USM
substantiated individuals are not
often willing to divulge details and
their submitted evidence is usually
unknown to the wider asylum seeker
community in Hong Kong.
Other occasions marking World
Refugee Day were also put
together by asylum seeker service
and concern groups, including a
Christian faith-based evening social
advocacy and awareness event
themed United in Love which was
held at The Vine Centre on 18 June.
Jeffery Andrews, a case worker at
Christian Action Centre for Refugees
and the first ethnic minority
registered social worker in Hong
Kong, told three successful stories of
UN-brokered refugee third country
resettlement from Hong Kong to the
United Sates, all were his clients at
the refugee service centre, which,
according to Mr Andrews, serves

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over 300 individuals at the moment.

Curse of Love, a book written by one
of the settled on his asylum-seeking
past in Hong Kong, has recently
been published in the US.
An Iranian teenage girl, known as
Ida, who fled with her family from
Iranian authoritys prosecution and
threatening of religious minorities
in 2012 and ended up in Hong Kong
after several transit flights, told her
story in third-person that her claim
was approved in three-and-half
years and that her fellows deserve
protection from Hong Kong authority.
Waving granted refugee paper on
stage, Ida declared, We are not
here to take away your home and
jobs. We are here to seek protection
from Hong Kong government.

many failed claimants go to Torture

Claims Appeal Board. However, Mr
Severson lamented that there were
few legal representations in appear
stage and rejected cases were
difficult to be brought to court, issues
his colleague was taking to the head
of UNHCR in Geneva as Mr Severson
spoke on the event. On another
note, Mr Severson does explain that
deportation and repatriation takes
a long time, as in Hong Kong only
voluntary repatriation is observed
to be exercised and such a process
requires a passport, which many
asylum seekers do not have, be
acquired from diplomatic missions
of their home country. Nevertheless,
Mr Severson did not rule out the
possibility of forced deportation of
rejected claimants.

Citing Immigration Department as

source, Adam Severson of Justice
Centre Hong Kong revealed that
the average time for a verdict
under USM is 28 months, with

Emily Lau, a member of the

Legislative Council (LegCo) and
Chairwoman of Democratic Party,
also spoke on the event. Reflecting
on Hong Kongs history and her

Hans Lutz of Hong Kong Christian Council Justice and Social

Concern Committee leads closing prayer at United in Love event
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own experience of being

banned from Mainland China
and Macau, Ms Lau asserted
that Hong Kong can do a lot
to the protection of refugees
because Hong Kong is a land
of refugees. Vowing to do her
best to convince her party and
colleagues at LegCo before her
announced retirement in late
September, Ms Lau appealed
the public to take action Not
allow newspapers to report on
fake refugees every day. Ms
Laus conclusion remark was a
social conscious call to realise
a truly civilised Hong Kong
because the true measure of a
civilised society is How you look
after the most vulnerable.

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An African asylum seeker band performs a traditional
African drum dance at We Are Here event on 16 June at
The Hive Studios. Picture credit: Hongyu Wang

Author bio: Hongyu Wang is a Hong Kong-based real estate trader and author of Grameen in Kosovo: a post-war
humanitarian manoeuvre. His previous article Different Platforms, Same Essence appeared in July-August 2015
issue of A-Desiflava. His other articles have appeared in Sunday Examiner and Harbour Times as well as online on
Jumpstart Magazine, EJ Insight, The Global and China Current
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Numerous gadgets ranging from wearable, drones with cameras for aerial
photography and even to fly humans, e-automobiles and smart cars , smart
watches, augmented reality, gaming and virtual reality, etc are taking the
world by storm feels Chandragupta Amritkar as he traverses across the globe
covering some of the top tech events

A drone to fly humans

The Chinese UAV company EHang
unveiled the EHang 184 - a humansized drone that will be able to carry
one passenger for 23 minutes at a
speed of 100km/h at a max flight
height of 11,000 feet. Its the first fully
electric autonomous aerial vehicle
capable of carrying one passenger. As
per the company EHang 184 has done
100 successful, manned test flights.
EHang 184 - which was named for 1
passenger, 8 propellers, and 4 arms -

Phantom 3 4K
DJI announced a new version of
their Phantom 3 drone. The Phantom
3 4K features a powerful camera
capable of 4K video and Wi-Fi
connectivity for the live video feed.
The drone shoots 4K video at up to
30 frames per second and can fly for

up to 25 minutes on a single charge.

Weighing 1280gms it comes with
an integrated, gimbal-stabilized
4K camera, ultrasonic sensors
and has remote-control buttons
for playback, video recording and
camera shutter. The Phantom 3 4K
will cost $999 (Rs. 65,000/-)

Drones today are becoming more

accessible for consumers and
utility in industrial applications,
film making, weddings, delivery/
transportation,
disaster
relief
etc. Intel set a new world record
for the most drones airborne
simultaneously - 100 drones with a
live orchestra in Germany. During
the keynote speech of Intel CEO
Brian Krzanich at CES 2016 the
video was first shown. Some of the
popular drones included.

stands 5 feet tall and weighs 200kgs.

The flight control systems have
multiple sets of sensors providing the
drone with constant stream of realtime data. As it takes off and lands
vertically there is no need for runways
and as the arms fold up its easy to
park the drone in any car parking
space. It also has 4G Wi-Fi Internet
thus you will not miss your whatsApp
messages. Available by end 2016 it
can set you back by around $200,000
- $300,000 (1.3 crore - 2 crore).

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Typhoon H hexacopter
The Yuneec Typhoon H hexacopter
drone uses Intels RealSense
camera to automatically avoid
collisions in its path as its ultrasonic
proximity detection allows the
drone to sense what is happening
around it. Made from carbon fiber,
the 1.8-kg drone has six arms with
props and the arms fold down from
the flight position when not in use.
The best part is that it frees up the
camera with retractable landing
gear thus providing an unobstructed
view for the 360 gimbal camera.
The Typhoon H will cost $1,799
(1,05,000/-).

Parrot Disco drone

Most consumer drones are a
quadcopter, with four rotors on a
body supported by two legs for
takeoff and landing. But Parrot
unveiled the 700-gram Parrot Disco
drone as a wing-shaped drone
where one simply tosses it in the air
and it flies. Its autopilot and its many
sensors (accelerometer, gyroscope,

100 Dancing Drones

Intel set the Guinness World Record
for having the most number of
unmanned aerial vehicles in the air at
the same time. On Nov. 4, 2015, Intel
and Futurelab pre-programmed 100
drones and launched them in the sky
to show off a spectacular light show
synchronized with Beethoven's
Fifth Symphony played by a live
orchestra. The video was initially
showcased during the keynote
speech of Krzanich at the 2016 CES.

Volkswagens e-vehicle
While the Delhi government tried
the odd-even rule for vehicles, most
of India is struggling with pollution
issues and emissions laws. The
solution is electric vehicles but then
its not easy to charge. All that will
change in 2019 when Volkswagen
will launch its BUDD-e new concept
microbus based on the brands new

magnetometer, barometer, Pitot,

GPS) permanently control its flight. It
can fly up to 45 minutes at 80Km/h.
It has a 14-megapixel camera at
the front of the drone. It works with
Parrots Skycontroller to give one a
first-person view on a tablet/mobile
via the camera. It has removable
wings making it more compact for
carrying with you or shipping.
When all 100 light-equipped drones
danced and painted 3D shapes and
messages in sky above Flugplatz
Ahrenlohe, Tornesch, near Hamburg,
Germany in early November, a new
record was born.
Dubbed Drone 100, the spectacle
set a Guinness World Record for
most UAVs airborne simultaneously.
Official Guinness World Records
adjudicator Pravin Patel was on hand
to verify record and congratulate the
technology company.
MEB (modular electric drive kit)
platform for electric vehicles and
will have only a 15-minute charging
time.
As per the company Budd-e has
two electric motors, one at the front
and another at the rear with an allelectric range of 233 miles on a single
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mobile home as the car can connect
to your home as part of the Internet
of things. One can control homely
things like lights, television, fridge,
oven etc. from inside the car using
touch and gesture control
.

A sixth sense vehicle.

Faraday Future unveiled its singleseater FFZERO1 Concept vehicle
which for the batman fans looks like a
Batmobile and for those in the dreamy
world it may look like an UFO from
another world. FFZERO1 incorporates
a new chassis design and claims to
have a sixth sense that adapts to the
drivers intentions and needs while
providing real-time data and images.
This electric concept car has 1,000
horsepower, 200mph top speed and
can hit 60mph in just two seconds.
The drivers seat was inspired by
NASA zero gravity design, offering an

LGs OLED TV - 77-inch G6

LGs top-of-the-line OLED TV - 77inch G6 OLED with a screen thats
just 2.57mm thick received 2016 CES
Best of Innovations Award. OLED
(Organic Light-Emitting Diode) is
a display technology containing
thin flexible sheets of an organic
electroluminescent material, used
for visual displays. As OLEDs emit
light, they consume significantly
less power. LGs line of 4K HDR-

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unparalleled sense of weightlessness

and reduced driver fatigue. The
aerodynamic tunnel that runs through
the center of the vehicles body
reduces drag, resulting in greater
power efficiency, higher top speeds,
and optimal battery and motor cooling
as it redirects air across the cars internal
surfaces. The steering wheel offers a
hub for the drivers personal mobile
device, allowing for remote vehicle
setup, customized configurations,
modifiable power outputs, and real
time data visualization and interaction.

swivel to face each other for optionally

social purposes. Like a horse carriage,
Dr. Zetsche also says the car will
always know where to go, just like the
horse knows how to return to its barn.
Thanks to an unusual bodyshell that
uses
high-strength
carbon-fiber,
aluminum, and steels, the F 015 does
away with B-pillars, meaning that
the suicide doors provide a wide,
uninterrupted access portal into the
interior. Powered by a mix of high
performance batteries and hydrogen
cells, the F015s hybrid system
promises a range of up to 1,100 km.

Mercedes-Benz F 015:
Tomorrows smartcar

The F 015 also has a bevy of sensors

and radars to detect nearby motion.
The vehicle even has color-coded LED
lights on the front and back to let you
know what the car is thinking. It can tell
you whether or not its in autonomous
mode, or give pedestrians a heads-up
when its safe to cross. Touchscreens
are not only built-in to the dash of
the car, theyre also embedded in the
door panels, allowing passengers to
set window privacy from within the car
and other interior settings like music
and temperature. Its purely at concept
stage and may take a decade or may
never hit the market.

Head of Mercedes-Benz Dr. Dieter

Zetsche had unveiled the companys
concept car of the future: the F 015
Luxury in Motion. With the F 015,
Mercedes-Benz likens the self-driving
car to the evolution of the horse
carriage, where interior seats can

enabled OLED TVs consisted of

eight new models in flat and curved
configurations with 4K Ultra HD
resolution and high dynamic range
(HDR) capability. The G6 and E6
series are the first TVs to display
on slim glass panel. This unique
Picture-On-Glass design is only
possible with OLED technology and
is ultra-thin with a translucent glass
back and powerful, forward-facing
sound bar speaker system.

Family Hub refrigerator

A sophisticated multi-tasker that
reconnects families, organizes
groceries and home tasks, and
provides entertainment is the
Samsungs Family Hub refrigerator.
The company has put a 21.5-inch
high-definition LCD touchscreen
display on t on the upper right
exterior door. The screen allows
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update calendars, pin photos, leave

notes mirror their Samsung smart
TV, stream music etc all with
the ease and convenience of your
smartphone.
The best part is one can manage
groceries- identifying foods you
need or have to be replenished to
tracking product expiration dates
etc. In a revolutionary advancement
in refrigerator technology, three

high quality cameras inside the

fridge capture an image every
time the door closes. You can then
access those images anytime using
your smartphone and take a peek
inside your fridge. One can easily
pull up the Samsung Smart Home
app at any store and look right into
your Family Hub fridge. It can also
entertain friends and family with
options for music streaming or
connect to your Bluetooth wireless

LG rollable display
LG showcased an 18-inch paperthin OLED display which is flexible
enough to be rolled up like a
newspaper and the company hopes
to one day make TVs you can roll up
and carry with you. These flexible
screens can be used in everything
from smartphones to cars.
LG Display showroom was divided
into sections devoted to OLED
and LCD display products. The
showroom highlighted the key
advantages of OLED, including
its superior picture quality and
its extreme design flexibility that
makes it suitable for many different
electronics
applications
and
devices. It also showcased futuristic
concept displays that highlight
the dynamic forms that OLED can
achieve, including the worlds first
30R 18-inch rollable display that
can be rolled-up like a newspaper;
a 55-inch design concept OLED
TV display that is paper-thin since
the electric circuits are installed
separately; and a matching pair of
65-inch extreme-curve concave/
convex OLED displays.

OMbra
OMs collection of smart shirts for
men were launched in 2014. Two
years later the company launched
the OMbra - The ultimate smart
bra. The OMbra is a product of
science and engineering as much
as it is the product of design and
creation. The OMbra, created by
Canadian company OMSignal,

speakers or even enjoy TV programs

(even while cooking so the ladies
dont miss their saas-bhau serials).

contains biometric trackers within

absorbent, breathable fabric to
support and protect a womans
breasts during exercise. The core
of the OMbra, a small black box
that sits above the torso, houses a
range of sensors that track running
performance indicators, such as
distance, cadence, pace, heart rate
and calories. Positioned in a similar
place to where a heart-rate strap
may sit on the body, the bra collects
data about your workout and sends
it directly to a corresponding app.
The smart bra also monitors how
soon your body recovers from a
workout and matches that data up
against others in your age range.
The start-up kit is $149 for a bra
and the fitness tracker.

(Chandragupta Amritkar is with Global Media

group that brings out two publications - Global
Technologies and Global Destinations.
He traverses across the globe and has
been to numerous countries globally Australia, New Zealand, China, Singapore,
Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Vietnam,
Philippines, Indonesia, Laos, Cambodia,
Star cruises, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, UAE,
Oman, Turkey, Greece, Sardinia, Germany,
UK, Italy, Croatia, Malta, Monte Carlo/Monaco,
Mallorca, Spain, USA, Seychelles, Russia etc.)

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Perfect For short Trip

Bhangarh Fort, Rajasthan, India

Located at the border of the Sariska Tiger Reserve in

the Alwar district of Rajasthan, Bhangarh Fort is a 17th
century fort, infamous all over India for being the Most
haunted place in India. Because of the numerous
ghostly experiences and happenings in the fort premises,
villages have sprung up far away from the fort, due to
the fear of what lies within. Even the Archaeological

Survey of India or the ASI has forbidden the locals and

tourists from entering the fort at night. This completely
ruined, haunted fort of Bhangarh does have a very eerie,
negative aura to it. Several legends have attested to the
paranormal happenings inside the fort.

There are always two sides of the story of the Bhangarh Fort, haunted for generations. Let me
relate the story first. The two sides can wait for some time.

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A group of tourists once bribed the

keeper of a fort to let them inside
the complex of the supposedly
haunted Bhangarh fort (a notoriously
infamous one at that) once night
fell. The keeper let them in, albeit
with a stern warning that it wasnt
advisable to go inside the fort since
it was believed to be haunted by
spirits during the night. Unmindful
of the warning, the group trotted
inside joking and laughing. It was all
good up to the point they noticed a
boy sitting alone inside one of the
rooms. The only anomaly was that
the room had no door, and a window
which was tightly grilled to make
sure that no one could enter in or
venture out. What happened next is
an occurrence I need not describe.
I believe my readers are clever
enough to guess the inevitable.

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Potter, for a mere invocation of its name sends goosebumps down ones
spine. Come now, for if the mysteries of the other-worldly activities enchant
you, if you have a penchant for going to places which are popular for all the
wrong reasons and if you find yourself being titillated while going through
this post, then Bhangarh fort in the Alwar district of Rajasthan is the place
for you to reckon with.

The Surviving Legends of the

Haunted Bhangarh Fort

The Bhangarh fort haunted is like other forts in Rajasthan, and is surprisingly
well preserved. Its ramparts and fortifications stand amidst the ruins of
the ghost town by the same name. Legends have it that the fort and the
surrounding establishments around it once buzzed with life. Then something
happened along with a chain of other unfortunate incidents which led to the
doom of the place within a very short span of time.
Bhangarh fort haunted, has many
stories associated with it, although
one which is most credulous and
widely held to be true. The fort
almost invariably finds a place very
high up when a list of the most
haunted places in India, or even Asia
for that matter, is drawn up. A place
which is so riddled with the element
of paranormal that even the official
administrative machinery endorses
that the place is not normal. A place
where it is expressly forbidden to
venture in after darkness falls. A
place which looks like a blown up
version of Riddle Manor in Harry

Coming back to the dual facets- there are two stories still surviving in the
form of legends, which have tried to give a meaning to the eerie atmosphere
which surrounds the haunted fort of Bhangarh.

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landscape that no soul would ever be able to live in peace there. The entire
landscape around the Bhangarh Fort has been haunted since.

The first legend claims that a king

named Madho Singh raised the
Bhangarh fort after obtaining due
permission from an ascetic named
Bala Nath who lived there; having
agreed to a condition which said
that the shadow of the fort must
never fall upon the home of the
ascetic. But as fate would have it,
one of the ambitious successors
of Madho Singh added to the
fortifications vertically, thereby
causing its ominous shadow to
engulf the abode of the ascetic. Lo
and Behold, once it came to pass,
the fort was doomed within no
time. The alleged prophecy stood
fulfilled, and the Bhangarh Fort
became haunted.

A Place Caught in
a limbo
A second legend behind the
Bhangarh Fort haunted, more
popular than the first one, claims
that Princess Ratnavati of Bhangarh
was responsible for the apocalyptic
situation which befell the fort. A
local black magician fell in love
with her (the princess is believed to
have been very beautiful) and once
tried tobewitch a cosmetic she was
supposed to use, to make her fall in
love with him. The princess smelled
suspicion and foiled the entire
conspiracy of the black magician
by pouring the bewitched cosmetic
over a massive stone boulder,
which then supposedly crushed
the tantrik to death. Before the
magician breathed his last, he
placed a curse upon the entire

The Brighter Side

The fort is situated at the edge of a lusciously green expanse of Sariska Tiger
Reserve between Alwar andJaipur, and is not very far away from Delhi either.
The fort was clearly modelled upon the medieval city of Shahjahanbad,
with four massive wooden gates in every direction. The precincts of the fort
have ornately carved a miniature waterfall and temples which lend an air
of tranquility to the place during the better part of the day. The remnants
of some palaces within the fort are a clear indicators of the forts prosperity
during its heyday. The fort would have been a tourist hotspot for its serene
atmosphere during the day and the architectural marvel that the fort is, and
as a matter of fact it is. It is a tourist attraction and it does attract hordes
of tourists during the day, but for all the wrong reasons. Local folks would
have you believe that no one dares to build a house with a roof in the vicinity
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After Darkness Falls...

The entire landscape is subsumed by a pall of gloom and a chilling
hollowness once the last ray of sunlight bids adieu until its arrival the next
morning. One constantly feels as if their movements are being watched,
and the air is charged with a dizzying heaviness. A board put up by the
Archaeological Survey of India cautions the visitors not to venture within the
premises of the fort during the dark hours.

The haunted fort of Bhangarh, has had several stories associated with it.
Believing on of them is akin to believing that the fort indeed is haunted,
and this is a tale that has been in circulation for years. There is evidence
to support the claim of those who say that those tried their luck either
went missing, or werent able to explain anything coherently. You might say
that the entire episodes were mere figments of imagination by ruminating
minds, but the fact remains a fact.

Bhangarh Fort From Alwar

The nearest town to Bhangarh, is Alwar in Rajasthan. The distance from
Alwar to Bhangarh is about 90 Km, for which taxis and buses are available
from Alwar.
Alwar Tourism

Bhangarh Fort From Delhi

Bhangarh is located around 269 km from Delhi via Neemrana route and
242 km via Alwar route. Alwar route, even though shorter takes slightly
longer time because of the road conditions. From Delhi, one should take
the NH8 route and head straight and continue even after Neemrana
and take the NH11A. Drive on NH11A for around 50 km and then take the
Rajasthan State Highway SH 55 for another 20 km to reach the destination.
Overall, Bhangarh takes about 4 to 5 hours of driving from Delhi. On return,
you can come via Alwar and stay back there. Explore the Sariska Tiger
Reserve and Alwar Fort on the next day and be back in Delhi by evening.

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Bhangarh Fort from

Jaipur
Bhangarh Fort is just 83 km from
Jaipur and its a good place to go
for a day trip with friends. Take
the NH11 and continue onto Agra
Road. From Dausa, take the NH11A
and continue for about 15km. From
there, take the SH 55 and you can
reach the destination. Overall, it
wont take you more than 2 hours
from Jaipur to reach Bhangarh Fort.
It will be a totally fun trip knowing
the haunted stories of bhangarh. Try
to talk to locals and see if they can
recite the haunted story in Hindi.
P.S: I do not have a penchant for
dramatics, but while I was writing
this post on Bhangarh Fort, the
electricity decided to play truant.
The icing on the cake was added by
a fiercely blowing wind that almost
shattered the windowpanes of my
flat, and left me wondering. Was
that a coincidence?

Anand
is
a
masters student of
Journalism and Mass
Communication
at Banaras Hindu
University. Writing is
his passion and he likes to read a lot,
political history of India in particular.
Brooding at the Ghats with a good
book at his side is his mainstay, apart
from an adequately sweetened mug of
coffee or a cup of lemon tea. In his free
time, he writes for Holidify, the Highest
Rated Travel App in India. Source of
Article:http://www.holidify.com/
blog/bhangarh-fort-haunted/

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Top 10 CRMs Small Business

Owners Need to Thrive

Customer relationship management

(CRM) has been an effective tool
for managing interactions with
customers and prospects of course,
with the main goal of enhancing
and improving the customers
relationship with the company. It
was in use long before we started
working with Big Data and has really
set the stage for the powerful work
that can be done -- and has been
done -- to better understand what
our audience wants. From past
purchasing patterns to a clearer
picture of individual preferences,
CRM software has been an important
tool that mostly large businesses
have leveraged.

However, research by various

organizations reveals that CRM is
gaining ground as a platform that
even small business owners can use
to better target customers and retain
their existing base. For example,
Apptivo collected a number of
recent statistics that show the
growth potential and current use of
CRM, including a study by Gartner
that predicted 2016 would create a
market for CRM products for mobile
and non-mobile valued at $36 billion.
They also cited a study by Capterra
that found that nearly half of the
companies that implemented some
type of CRM solution experienced
a significant improvement in their

customer service numbers as well

as customer retention, customer
satisfaction, and upselling/crossselling results.
To illustrate the growth in CRM
solutions
for
small
business
owners, here are the top 10-rated
CRM products that are providing
this segment of companies with a
competitive advantage:

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and the short-term and long-term

potential for your revenue and
customer retention rates.
In highlighting some of its standout
features, Zoho CRM cuts down
the clicks you need to make to get
work done related to marketing,
sales, and customer service tasks.
It also offers dynamic reporting
tools that allow you to create or
export data. If your small business
deals in inventory, Zoho CRM also
provides features that enhance that
aspect of your business processes.
A real plus is the ability to link this
CRM system with your social media
contacts found on Twitter, Facebook
and LinkedIn, expanding the view of
conversations with customers and
prospects and offering an additional
way to stay engaged with them.
Lastly, Zoho CRM integrates with
your iPad or iPhone, Blackberry, or
Android device.
1. Insightly.
Insightly is an easy-to-use CRM
software helps you with organizing
client interactions as well as tracking
milestones, leads, projects and
dialogue with prospects and clients.
The layout of this CRM software
feels like a social media page,
making you feel at home instantly
and confident that you will be able
to navigate through it quickly. The
CRM solution works as a non-mobile
and mobile application with apps for
iPhone and Android.
There are many options for
customizing your interface and
features that you need as a small
business plus it integrates with other
applications already in use, such as
Google Apps, Dropbox, Quickbooks

Online, Google Drive and more. It's got

an incredible project management
feature that helps small businesses
stay organized. There are five pricing
levels, including a free, basic, plus,
professional, and enterprise tier with
one to match all types and sizes of
businesses. In order to get integrations
like Google contact and MailChimp
integration, you will have to pick a level
beyond the free plan.
2. Zoho CRM.
Despite being such a low-cost
solution, Zoho CRM does not cut
corners on the features that are
included in the platform. Bringing
sales, marketing and customer
service functions together into one
place means you have a clearer
picture of your overall business

3. ProsperWorks.
Working
within
your
Gmail
account, ProsperWorks is made for
individuals and teams. It helps to
identify, organize, and track sales
opportunities as well as better
understand, target, and service
existing customers. One of the best
features is the decreased amount
of time needed by you or your sales
team to enter data. This is because
the CRM data can already be found
within your Gmail account, including
offering suggestions to add to your
lead list straight from your email box.
Other benefits include quick setup, minimal training, and features
that handle the time-intensive
work of customer service and the
sales experience. It also works with
iOS and Android and offers a realtime way to see all interactions in

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one place. Although its not free,
the CRM solution is offered at a
monthly rate that is very friendly to
the majority of small business owner
budgets, including freelancers on a
shoestring.
4. Sugar CRM.
Considered ideal for both small and
medium-sized businesses, Sugar
CRM solution goes beyond just
organizing your leads and customers.
It includes a comprehensive set of
campaign and reporting tools as
well as web forms with easy-touse drag-and-drop functionality.
It works with many cloud service
providers so you can leverage those
benefits. The menu options on its
navigation are easy to follow and tell
you exactly what is offered based on
specific tasks you need to complete.

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you add information to your account

and dashboard, it fills up with helpful
data and direction on what you can
do with this growing information. It
will also send you more information
through its connection to your social
media presence, alerting you when
there is a conversation that includes
your company so you can respond
and engage. Nimble also has a
marketplace where you can find
ways to integrate with more than
40 other types of applications to
link all your businesses processes
together for a more efficient
system between marketing, sales,
customer service, social media
and accounting. Additionally, there
are project management tools and
mobile capability that turn this into
a comprehensive CRM solution
without the high monthly fee.

Other features include mobile

capability as well as integration with
Google Docs, Microsoft Word and
Excel and email clients like Gmail,
Microsoft Outlook, Yahoo! Mail and
more. Plus, there is built-in social
CRM features to maximize those
campaign tools. The only thing to
note here is that, because it has so
much functionality, it is one of the
more expensive small business
CRM tools on the market. All editions
require at least five users and a
year contract, which may mean
freelancers or startups cannot use
this particular CRM solution right at
first.
5. Nimble.
As another low-cost option, Nimble
CRM is on budget for freelancers and
small business owners with various
pricing tiers that allow you to expand
the number of contacts, storage,
and features that you can access. As

owner. Its smartly designed interface

is user-friendly and intuitive and
includes a customizable dashboard,
tasks, calendar and activity feeds.
Even if you have no programming
skills, you can still customize
aspects of your Salesforce account,
including the interface, fields, and
tabs as well as publish custom apps
from its marketplace known as
AppExchange.
Other features include real-time
access to your data on your Windows
Phone, Blackberry or iPhone;
integrated social CRM functionality
with Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter;
company collaboration through
a social networking tool that is
included on this platform and is
called Chatter; and B2B data through
Data.com and Dunn. Just note that
not all these features are included in
the lowest price monthly tier of this
CRM platform for small business.
7. Capsule CRM.
As a relatively new entrant to the CRM
community, Capsule is a UK-based
tech company that offers its solution
for small businesses located in many
countries. Features include an easyto-read interface, task reminders,
sales pipeline tracking and social
media feeds with its increasingly
API-focused

architecture.

This

means that other companies can

create programs that integrate with
6. Salesforce.
Although you might just think
Salesforce is a CRM system for those
large companies out there since its
such a widely touted brand in the
CRM industry, its also suited all the
way down to the individual user
like a freelancer or small business

Capsule, offering you even more

functionality. It also integrates with
FreeAgent, Freshbooks, MailChimp
and Xero. Capsule offers a free
plan that supports two users and
250 contacts along with limited
storage. For a very small fee, you

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can upgrade to the Premium Plan

that includes multiple users, 50,00
contacts, and considerable storage.
With its mobile functionality it works
for Android and iOS devices.

8. Contactually.
This low-cost CRM solution is
geared toward smaller companies
while giving them big company CRM
functionality, including integrating
with

other

CRM

solutions

like

Salesforces Sales Cloud and Zoho

CRM. It also integrates with Constant
Contact, MailChimp, Pipedrive and
Google Tasks. The best aspects
of Contactually is that it improves
one-on-one communication with
customers and prospects while
identifying

new

relationships,

providing the power to follow up on

these relationships and close more
deals.
Key features include closing the
connection gap with your contacts

across email and social media

platforms, delivering email templates
for campaigns and personalized
communication, and giving you
the convenience of real-time data
through mobile apps so you can

stay on top of customer service on

the go. Pricing for Contactually is
considered mid-range compared
against the free and budget options
on this list and the more expensive
options also noted here.
9. Campaigner CRM.
This intuitive CRM platform has an
interface that allows you to arrange
the tabs you need in a way that
makes sense to you while hiding
the ones that you just dont need.
Campaigner's
drag-and-drop
functionality is a user-friendly way
to create the interface that works for
you while reducing the time spent on
learning how it works. If you upgrade
from the free tier to the SPM plan,
you will be able to add custom sales
processes, sales analysis with Pulse

reporting, and integration with thirdparty applications like Facebook,

LinkedIn, Twitter and QuickBooks.
However, the free plan designed for
the small business owner is full of
great features like email campaigns,
report generation, social media
linking and mobile capability.
10. ContactMe.
ContactMe solution is considered
a lighter version of other CRM
solutions, which may be all you
need as a freelancer or very small
business. There are also two other
payment levels available that
increase the features beyond just
using it as a way to organize your
contacts and stay on top of your
leads. For example, its Form Plus plan
adds auto responses, text message
alerts, detailed stats and other
features, making it a good option for
bloggers and other freelancers. The
Biz Pro level includes tasks, notes,
attachments, reminders, calendar
and other beneficial features. This
is definitely more of an option for
a single business owner versus
a company that has teams of
marketing and sales staff.
When you are ready to consider a
CRM solution for your small business,
the majority of these top CRM
programs offer trial periods that let
you take their tools for a test drive
before committing to purchasing a
monthly subscription. Even if you are
not sure if you need a CRM solution,
this is a good way to learn how CRM
works to improve your sales leads and
closings as well as how it can enhance
the customer engagement process
for greater retention and loyalty.

Source of Article:
An Article Published Online by:
Entrepreneur.com

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Hanuman flew from India to Sri Lanka on purpose. The festival of Hanuman in Hong Kong brought Indian culture to
its residents with a great bang. To commemorate the 100th Birth Anniversary of spiritual guru Chinmayananda, his
followers organised a grand Hanuman Festival in the Central Harbour Front grounds. This attracted more than 1000
families including Indians and other nationalities. This festival was organized Chinmaya Mission of Hong Kong. The
Hindu character Hanuman was chosen for this festival as 2016 is Year of the Monkey in the Chinese tradition. It was
very thoughtful on the character choice by the organisor to bring both cultures together in Hong Kong.

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Every visitors entering the festival

grounds got their blessings from
Hanuman. Devotees had an altar
of Hanuman to place their offerings
to get Lord Hanumans blessings.
Hanuman Chalisa was chanted all
through the day.
This mega family event, the first
of its kind in the territory, aimed to
showcase Hindu culture and customs
through a variety of interactive
games, live entertainment, free
storytelling, vegetarian food stalls,
yoga festival, etc.,.
Alongside the Carnival, Mindfulness
Yoga Festival was a highlight of the
event. Hundreds of people both
Indians, Chinese, other nationalities
came together and did 108 sun
salutations, 108 mantra chants and
1008 seconds of guided meditation.
Many yoga masters of Hong Kong
came together to lead the people
along with Swamini Supriyananda.
Guinness record holding Yoga
master Yogaraj dressed himself like
Hanuman and was attracting many
visitors to take selfies and photos.

Visitors were entertained by different

organisations with dance, singing
and drama. Dances by the members
of Sri Shakti Academy, Hari Oms
Dance Society, Cosmic Dance
displayed the beauty of Indian
classical dances Bharathanatyam
and Kuchipudi. Brians Academy of
dance brought the other dance forms
of India. There were many singers
both Indian and other nationalities to
entertain the audience.
Free story telling session held at
different points of time all through
the day attracted many children as
well as adults.
Being one day event, the true festivity
laid on the Food Carnival too. We

could see many Indian restaurants

in the same place offering different
cuisines of vegetarian food, northern
and southern. We could enjoy both
varieties at the same time.
The most important flavor added to
the event were the interactive game
booths. Chinmaya mission HK is
organising classes all over Hong Kong
for many years now. The teachers and
students of these classes volunteered
to have quite a number of game
booths depicting the adventures
of Hanuman. Hanuman tail contest,
reach the Sun, Finding Sita Devi,
fixing puzzles, Wheel of fortune were
all attracting lot of kids and they all
enjoyed playing these games.

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There were booths to have a nice

good shopping of Indian things too.
We could feel that we were in India.
It was heartening to see lot of
people relaxing on the lawns and
trying different selfie angles. All
those people who came to the
festival felt being in a festival held
in India and were looking forward
to such events in future which
entertained both young and old.
Whole family entertainer made
everyone enjoy all the events and
got blessings from Hanuman for a
better year ahead.

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Last year, some newspapers

reported that some kindergartens
were using Cantonese to interview
all applicants, including non-Chinese
children. It is obvious that doing so
would disadvantage the children
who come from a non-Chinese
home environment with no previous
exposure to the language. Parents,
with the objective of wanting their
child to learn Chinese from a young
age, a move that is recommended
by all language experts, are turned
away at the door by kindergarten

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staff who tell them that their child

will not be able to cope in a Chineselanguage environment. Schools also
cite the difficulty in communicating
with parents who cannot speak
Cantonese as a reason for not
admitting non-Chinese students.
With the new academic year
approaching, it is essential for all
parents to be aware of Hong Kongs
laws regarding fairness and equality
of education opportunities. The Race
Discrimination Ordinance provides

that it is unlawful for an educational

establishment to refuse to accept a
students application for admission
on the ground of his/her race.
The Ordinance also includes provisions
on indirect racial discrimination. Given
that language used by people is often
associated with their race, treatment
based on language may constitute
indirect discrimination against ethnic
minorities. If a requirement, for
example a language requirement,
is applied in such a way that it

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has an unfair effect on a particular

racial group because only a smaller
proportion of people from that group
can meet that requirement, then it may
amount to indirect race discrimination
against people of that race, unless it
can be shown that the requirement is
justifiable under the circumstances.
Kindergartens should be aware
of their immense responsibility as
they are the first step in the formal
education of a child. Every child
should be given equal opportunities
to learn Chinese and English in Hong
Kong, irrespective of their mother
tongue. Their language skills prior to
entering into the education system
should not be a factor affecting their
admission. Hence, kindergartens are
advised to be cautious when using
language as a criterion for selection
of applicants. For instance, for
non-Chinese speaking applicants,
Chinese-medium
kindergartens
could look at options for evaluation
other than interviews held in Chinese
and consider factors other than their
proficiency in the language. This
advice should be similarly applied
to kindergartens with medium of
instruction other than Chinese.
The
newspaper
reports
also
pointed out that some schools did
not provide school information
in English. This prevents parents
from making right choices of
schools without the availability of
all necessary information in English.
Schools should make the effort to
provide information in both English
and Chinese so non-Chinese parents
have the freedom of choice. School
staff should be willing and able
to assist ethnic minority parents.
Interpretation services should be
arranged wherever possible.
The Equal Opportunities Commission
issued a Press Statement last year
urging kindergartens to embrace

diversity and inclusion in accepting

ethnic minority students. Meetings
with the Education Bureau and
presentations
to
kindergarten
principals
further
served
to
underscore these messages directly.

We hope that with the introduction

of free kindergarten education from
the 2017-18 academic year, more
kindergartens will open their doors
to non-Chinese students leading
to better integrated classrooms.
With Chinese language learning
becoming essential for the future of
every child intending to make Hong

Kong his or her permanent home,

early immersion into the language is
critical.
For parents, choosing the right
school is a critical decision that can
have a long-lasting impact on their
childs future. Restricting the choice
implies a restriction of potential
opportunities. Parents, teachers,
schools and the community should
make sure that there are no barriers
in the decision making process so
as to ensure that the best choice is
made for the child.
If you or anyone you know has faced
discrimination in the kindergarten
or school admission process, you
may call the Equal Opportunities
Commission to make an enquiry
or lodge a complaint. For more
information on the EOC, the antidiscrimination laws, and how to
lodge a complaint to the EOC please
visit:
http://www.eoc.org.hk/eoc.
You can also contact our hotline at
2511 8211 or email us at eoc@eoc.
org.hk for assistance. (We can also
provide you with an interpreter upon
request, subject to availability).

By Niru Vishwanath, EOC

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MRS. POONAM MEHTA

HKs well-known Counsellor & our Columnist for Love & Relationships section.
M. Ed. Guidance & Counseling, University of Newcastle Upon Tyne U K and Early Years
Registered Educator in Hong Kong

SHARE YOUR
LOVE AND
RELATIONSHIP
PROBLEMS
WITH HER, SHE
KNOWS IT ALL..

Question 1:
Hello Aunty, my name is Sheetal and i live in
Tung Chung. I have been thinking of writing to
you from a long time, but never got a chance
and time to do so. Now finally, i have some free
time, so would like to ask you my question. I have
been suffering from some bad nightmares and
everyday the patterns of my dreams are almost
the same. Sometimes they are even the same
stories continuing the next day. Most of the times
the stories are related to my husband cheating
on me or some scary ghosts and black magics
happening around me. I am not sure if i need
to consult some doctor for this, or i need some
spiritual help. Aunty please suggest something
by which i can get cured or releived from my bad

MRS.
POONAM
MEHTA
dreams problem. I am very stressed, tired and
depressed everyday in the morning because of
the bad dreams which came last night.

Answer 1
Dear Sheetal,
Nightmares can be vivid and frightening detailed
images that can leave us in a state of panic and
fear after we wake up.
We often try to ignore our difficult issues with
distractions during the day but when we are
asleep and are forced to be alone in our own
heads, these difficult issues will be addressed
Late-night snack and late-night sleep can also
contribute to disturbed sleep and nightmares. Try

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watching a fun frolic movie, listen to your favourie

music or read and pray before retiring to bed. Do
you think any of your past issues are affecting
you? If there are any then casually share with your
husband. If this doesnt work you may consult
psycho therapist. Best Wishes!

Question 2
Namaste. My name is Raj and i live in Yuen Long.
I'm a Nepali born in Hong Kong. Aunty, I am in love
with a Indian girl. She happens to be from a Sindhi
family and is very rich and i come from a lower
income group family. We both love each other a
lot but her grandparents are very orthodox style
and would never let us get married. I am not
sure if i should wait for her or let her go due to
this difference of classes. Also, her parents are
really not supporting her and just saying that they
all need to listen to her grandfather who really
controls everything in the family. Its very strange
to have such kind of a relationship problem in a
outside country like Hong Kong. I would have still
understood and accepted this problem if we were
living in India. Please suggest something which
can help us to resolve this issue. SHALL I LEAVE
HER OR HANG ON WITH THIS?

Answer 2
Dear Raj,
I see you are deeply in love with a Sindhi girl,
whose family is not accepting your relationship.
You need to understand how much your friend is
interested in you and whether she will marry you
without her parents consent.
I agree with you that parents have to be openminded irrespective of caste or financial status.
However, you also need to understand that
parents who are similar to your friend are also
accountable to the rest of their family. Their
culture, their values and social status is also
important to them, furthermore, the views of each
member may differ therefore, it may become
hard for parents to permit their child to marry
outside their own community. In your case, would
you want to spend rest of your life pleasing her
parents? You will probably have to work hard to
meet her parents expectations that may affect
your own ego and may result in misery. In hard
times you may or may not get any support from
them.

It appears you are not sure of yourself, however,

If you are still able to make a sensible decision of
letting it go then do it ASAP.

Question 3
Hi Poonam Ji, Hope you are doing well. I have
been reading your Q&A column in almost every
issue of Adesiflava Magazine. I don't really know if
these are all real questions that actual people ask
or self made questions made by the publishers
of Adesiflava. I want to ask you some simple
questions, why does a women need to change
her surname after marriage? why does a women
need to wear mangal sutra and bindi? why does
a women need to look after the family and kids
and sacrifice her career and life? I am not against
men but just wanted a justified answer to these
questions. I shall wait for your reply published in
the next issue of Adesiflava. Preeti from Tsim Sha
Tsui (name and place changed on request)

Answer 3
Dear Preeti,
There is no single answer to your whys. There
can be several reasons why society applied
and adopts them according to time and need,
as it is found meaningful and useful to people
concerned. These are not made by individuals but
are justified collectively and influenced by people
history, culture and religion. In todays time most
of these are becoming personal choices.

Please send your love and

relationships related questions to
adesiflava@gmail.com with subject line
as Aunty MVP. You may request to keep
your identity anonymous

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MADE FOR
EACH OTHER
It is essential that there is love and peace in
marital life. By adopting the instructions of Fengshui, you can live your life by increasing the
mutual love in the family.
Light up red or yellow candles, a red lantern or a red
lamp in the south-western corner of the drawing room of
your house. This will produce Yang energy of Feng-shui
in the house which leads to love and peace in the family.
In the south-western direction, put up crystal balls and
symbols of double happiness along with rose quartz
grapes.
In the south-western corner of the house, keep pairs of
love birds, swans or Mandarin ducks
On the south-western wall of the house, put up such
picture of a high mountain that does not have any river,
lake or waterfall. This will increase stability in the family.
You can also make your marital relations more loving by
keeping the following points in your mind while sleeping
in the bedroom:

1) By keeping the bed in the south-western corner of the

house, you can give stability to your relationship.
2) The presence of mirror in the bedroom brings about
tension and separation. If the mirror is along the northeast or north-eastern wall, it may bring gains, fame and
prosperity during the day but at night while sleeping,
the organ of the body which is reflected in the mirror,
may get afflicted with some problem.
3) If you keep the computer and TV in the bedroom, then
this can create disharmony in your marital life.
4) Never sleep directly under the beam of the ceiling. It
can cause headaches, tension and disharmony.
5) 
If you keep an aquarium or any other object of
decoration that is a collection of water in the bedroom,
the it can lead to unsteadiness or fickleness and there
is the fear of a third person coming between the
husband and the wife.

In Feng-Shui, the dragon is considered to be

extremely lucky for love and romance in the lives
of the single persons and those who are lonely.
The girls, who are looking for a good life-partner or
those who are facing difficulties in their marriage,
should keep a dragon in the south-eastern part of
their room.
The girls who aspire for an extremely enthusiastic
and strong life-partner , should keep an image or
statue of the dragon in the south-eastern zone or in
the center of the drawing-room of their house .

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This dragon powerfully spreads the yang energy of love

and romance in the surrounding atmosphere. In this way,
the possibility of fulfilling all the desires of the concerned
girls increases.
The dragon plays an important role in the all- round
progress of the family, along with fulfilling the desires
related to love.

In families where young girls live alone or with
their mothers, there is an imbalance of the femaledominated yin energy. The statues of the dragon
balance this unbalanced yin energy.
Never keeps the statue of the dragon in the bedroom.
The girls, who keep the statues of dragons in their
bedroom, become aggressive and men begin to avoid
them.
W
 e gifted a statue of the dragon to a friend of ours. She
put up that statue in her bedroom. We were unaware
of where she had kept that dragon. After some day,

we saw a very marked change in her behavior she

would get aggressive with regard to very small
things. One day, she called us to her house for tea.
We began to look around in her drawing room. Not
finding the dragon anywhere in it, we asked her about
it. She said, I have kept the dragon in my bedroom.
We understood everything immediately. We could
now easily realize that she had become aggressive
because she had kept the dragon in her bedroom. We
suggested to her that she should remove the dragon
from her bed room. She followed our advice and within
five days, she became her old selfpeaceful and ideal
in behavior. Here, we would like to add another thing.
It can be said to be the influence of the yang energy
of the dragon that within a five months of this incident,
that friend of us got married to a suitable young man
and today, they are leading a happy married life.
In fact, the dragon increases the positive chi energy and
this makes the entire atmosphere of the house favorable
to us and due to this, all our wishes go on being fulfilled.

KEEP BROOMS AND MOP

OUT OF SIGHT
Keep Intrudes at bay
Here is an unusual tip passed on
to us years of stay in Singapore we
were neurotic about security, and
went to elaborate pains to install
burglar alarm systems.

You will never see brooms, mops

and other cleaning objects in a
traditional Chinese home. The older
generations consider it extremely
inauspicious to see brooms around
the home instead of being kept
hidden away. Exposed brooms
are especially forbidden in dining
rooms. The presence of exposed
brooms here will sweep away the
familys rice bowl and livelihood, and
is thus considered bad Feng-Shui.

We were then advised by a fengshui consultant, of Hong Kong that

the best way to keep intruders away
was to lean a broom upside down
against the wall outside the front
door. This would keep out unwanted
visitors. If you want to use this tip,
place the broom outside the home,
not on the inside. Keep the broom
there during the nocturnal hours. In
the daytime keep the broom out of
sight.

Pandit Gopal Sharma - He

is presently adding peace,
prosperity & happiness in the
lives of people by imparting
education & consultancy on
Astrology, Numerology, Vaastu/
Feng Shui & Pyramidology.
As a president of Aadi
Shankaracharya Vedic Education
Society, he is presently engaged
in establishing an International
University near Jaipur with
the mission to impart worldclass education in the field of
Astrology, Vaastu, Yoga and
other Vedic Sciences; besides
traditional professional courses
like Engineering, Architecture,
Medicine, Law & Management.
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ASTROLOGY BY BEJAN DARUWALLA - AUGUST 2016

Aries: Ganesha says you bond with the
family and spend intimate moments
with your significant other. But many
doubts, fears and insecurities continue
to haunt you. There is poor selfimage too. If you are balding, you
feel embarrassed to step out into the
world. I am only providing a simple
example. There could be many other
more deep-seated fears in your
psyche trying to wrestle out of your
subconscious. You get into a shell and
are filled with remorse and self-pity.
Taurus: There is powerful intensity
now. If you work, hard, success is
assured. Finance plays an important
role and you look at capital formation
with seriousness. You are in a love
triangle and this could mess up
domestic peace. It is all in the mind. If
you complicate life, it will continue to
haunt you. There are many positives to
this phase; you have to see them. This
is also a skill and a blessing: like the
man who complained he had no shoes
till he met someone without feet.
Gemini: Many thoughts are assailing
you. You spend time in charity and may
look after stray animals or work with
the underprivileged. You may join a
movement to save the environment or
take up a part-time job in an institution
working with the physically challenged.
You explore many avenues. There are
maudlin moments too but you will have
to work around them. At the same time
as you are a bundle of contradictions
right now.
Cancer: This is a significant period
filled with love, passion, hope, joy,
achievement, money, expenses, new
purchases, marriages, engagement,
festivities, new vistas, new beginnings,
takeovers, makeovers, corporate
moves, profitable gambles, money
and honey. The tide is in your favour.
Encash! Venus is another important
planet and is of great significance. As

often discussed, Venus is the planet

for love, romance, sex, beauty and the
good life.
Leo: You are moving in a million
directions. You are networking furiously
and open a multiple online accounts to
meet the world. You use technology
with efficiency. There is travel, money,
new friends, relationships and
many miracles. This is a stimulating
period and you are filled with ideas.
There could be births, marriages,
engagements, celebrations and much
more. Life is joyous. Family life is good.
Virgo: Mars is like the volcano of
vitality inside you and influences
endurance, persistence and discipline.
Mars was name for the Roman God of
war, and is also known as the bright
and burning one. Red is the colour
of Mars and stimulates the dynamic,
potent physical energy and action and
governs strength, courage, life - force
and expansion. Well placed Mars
endows powerfully energy and an
indomitable will to succeed.
Libra: You look for material progress
and popularity. Those in the media
do exceptionally well. You are in
for rewards, plaudits and applause.
Writers, singers and filmmakers make it
to the top of the charts. Your approach
is right and you make wonders happen.
You are filled with confidence and
determination. You look for mastery
in your chosen field and the quest for
knowledge will be your guiding light.
Scorpio: You settle down a bit and are
on firm ground. You can get carried
away by your ideas and sometimes
live in an impractical realm. Now terra
firma beckons you hard and real. You
realise that ideas and money have to
marry somewhere and it is high time
you made that happen. You are in
line for prosperity if you listen to your
inner voice and not get swayed by the
judgement or opinion of others. You

will bond with your spouse / lover,

children.
Sagittarius: You continue with the hard
slog. There is a lot of work undone and
you need to sort out your priorities
and set the house in order. There are
launches, ceremonies, conferences,
publicity meets,
PR
exercises,
promotions, stocks, shares, mutual
funds and so on. There are rewards
and applause. But you are hungry for
more as you feel that you deserve
much more. As you can see, a lot is on
your plate and you are in an indulgent
mood; you want it all in one gulp.
Capricorn: Mohammad Ali who died
recently is the Supreme example
of the Capricornian, tough, fair, duty
conscious, respected and loved for
his undoubted integrity. Integrity is
the wife of spirituality. Contacts, group
activities, name and fame are yours for
the asking.
Aquarius: There are many emotional
moments as you brave the challenges
thrown at you. There are hidden
stresses and other subtle challenges
staring you in the face. There are all
sorts of things happening hush-hush
deals to surreptitious meetings. You
are caught in an ambush like a giraffe
in the Serengeti stalked by a pack of
lions. You are hard pressed to ward
off your attackers.
Pisces: You have to make hard
decisions and are unable to do it.
There are pressing domestic needs to
be addressed; elders need attention,
spouse and children take your time,
and friends drop by. You are crowded
in and need your me time. You
look hard for solutions, for a slice of
equanimity. You want to get away from
the turmoil and rush of events. The
hustle and bustle is baffling, to say the
least. You look for breathing space.

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Aries: Ganesha says you may come
across many complex situations
this period but you will manage to
demonstrate a level of maturity that
surprises yourself and manage to
overcome all that is thrown at you. You
will do whatever it takes to be happy.
You have realised that nobody can
take that away from you. You will orient
yourself, evaluate the situation and
develop a cognitive map. You have
keen business instincts and proven
ability.
Taurus: There are many new
realisations this period. The world is
changing rapidly and you are forced
to confront that reality. Dont indulge in
criticism and learn to accept change,
and that people around you are
entitled to their beliefs and quirks. Life
is dynamic. Learn to forget the past
and dont hold on to it or be by it. Every
moment changes and you must learn
to go with the flow. Most of us have a
tough time imagining a tomorrow that
is different from today.
Gemini: You realise that your own
happiness is a by product of the
happiness of people around you. There
is a lot of entertaining and you spend
lavishly on your family and friends. You
use your intelligence, imagination and
knowledge to advantage and make
rapid progress at work. You pore over
blueprints for the home, office or a
home away from home. There are
many new interests which take hold of
you this period.
Cancer: Life takes on a sense of
adventure and there are exciting
times spent outdoors. You are reliving
your childhood through your children
or simply engaging in activities
that remind you of your youth.
Its a pleasurable experience and
immensely rewarding. Things may not
be hot on the relationship front but your
work is both engaging and profitable.

You will also find time for hobbies and

you may even enroll for a new study
programme.
Leo: You take a radically different
approach to work and the results are
all too visible. You move away from oldfashioned practices and come up with
brilliant ideas which win kudos from
across the board. There is little time
for family as you slog away with your
new work schedules and ideas. You do
outstandingly well but along with this
come jealousy, backbiting and a lot of
bitching. Dont allow success to go to
your head.
Virgo: You have recently come out of a
long relationship or are thinking about
an exit strategy. You feel you have
been wronged and feel like you need
to go on shopping spree. You spend
on apparel, jewellery, cosmetic, spirits,
electronics and dining out. You are
definitely indulging far more than you
ever did before but it is making you
feel good. You are hurting inside.
Libra: You concentrate heavily on
money matters this period. Funds,
loans, finances, borrowing, buying and
selling will boost your self confidence
and pride. You want to experience
travel and combine it with knowledge
gathering. You may take an exotic
vacation and may find yourself doing
something adventurous, different,
and exciting. You feel refreshed and
rejuvenated by all this.
Scorpio: You want it all, but are often
exhausted trying to get it. You dont
believe in debt, but you wont let lack of
money stand in the way of buying what
you want. Financial liquidity is both
necessary and desirable if your goal
has to be realistically achieved. You are
driven and determined. But there are
many moments of anxiety and bouts of
depression. You feel alone.

Sagittarius: Youre dreaming and

planning for the future. Youre
renovating the house. Your kitchen
is the primary space for connecting;
it is the command centre for family
interactions and coordination. Your
house has always been sought after for
entertaining friends. People show up
announced because you make them
feel at home. You, thankfully, take a
break from work and spend time with
children, pets and your beloved. There
is good bonding.
Capricorn: You work to improve
your spiritual plane by helping the
under privileged and needy. You
make donations to causes and offer
medical aid to those who cannot
afford it. They bless you from their
hearts for this gesture. Ganesha too
gives you his blessings. You are able
to enjoy moments of relaxation and
revitalization thanks to all this. You have
been spending a lot of time at home
with your children and your pets
Aquarius: You have embarked on a
journey where people are looking at
you for answers. You must consolidate
your discretionary time. Set yourself
deadlines for various activities. Time
is the scarcest resource and needs to
be managed well. Every aspect of your
existence will be galvanised, improved
and uplifted. You will be more active
at home as well and there will be
harmony at work and play
Pisces: This could be a challenging
period, delays, disappointments and
adverse conditions spelling out defeat
and even doom. You will have to be
careful and not take undue risks. Learn
to compromise and dont embark on
new projects. Be wary of dangerous
activities as the risk of accidents is
quite high. There may also be minor
illnesses and hospitalisation. Money
flow at work will be obstructed and so
expansion will come to a halt.

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