RANA Magazine 2012

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Annual Magazine 2012
Rajasthan Association of North America 2012-2013 Publication
From the Desk of the President

RANA Canada is one of the youngest organizations among various Indo-Canadian
organizations based in the GTA and its record community service remains unrivaled.
Very few social organizations can match RANA (Canada)s record. It has proven time
and again that RANA does not work as an Association but operates as an extended
family, not only for it members but for all those who are associated with us.
In a span of only five years, we have attracted an array of outstanding talent from our community of Rajasthani
Canadians. Given their inspirational vision, idealism, creativity, dedication and organizational skills, I can easily
say I am really proud of our members and our community.
Today, members of our RANA (Canada) family have occupied important positions in various business and social organisations such as ICCC, Hindu Awareness, NCIC, Jaipur Foot and Rajasthan Foundation. I am proud
to say that this year, the oldest Senior Citizens Club of GTA also became a part of RANA. Two of our members
were awarded Queens Diamond Jubilee Medal and your President was invited to be part of the Prime Ministers
delegation to India.
Additionally, for the last three years, we helped sponsor the National Diwali celebration at Parliament Hill in
Ottawa. This year, we were the main organizer of the event, where the Prime Minister of Canada, Senior Ministers of his cabinet, diplomats of various countries, heads of temples from all over Canada and heads of various
business and social Organisations celebrated Diwali.
RANAs ability to transform itself from an infant social organization to a mainstream organization, mainly came
from its own inclusive character, with the support of members from all religion, regions and shades of opinion.
Our members also have an effective presence in their respective work and social activity field.
We all share a common vision for RANA: upholding our culture and heritage in spite of social modernization.
We all feel and act as members of one large family, take pride in each others achievements and feel concerned
about various issues faced by our youth, ladies or seniors. This is what makes us go; and going we are. Now we
have RANA (Canada) in Calgary as well. This was a great initiative, which was led by by Yogesh and Anita Paliwal, who moved to Calgary from Toronto just few months back. Our Patron, Sampat Poddar also has a team
of Indo-Canadians of Rajasthani origin in Saskatoon, which is ready to launch RANA (Canada) in Saskatoon,
early next year.
I am deeply conscious of the magnificent legacy of our patrons and seniors from our community, who came to
this country 25-30 years ago. They have been our inspiration, motivation and our guide in achieving our goals.
To be the President of RANA is a privilege, but is also a deeply humbling experience to be a part of a huge extended family away from the soils of Rajasthan.
Yogesh Sharma
Premier of Ontario - Premier ministre de lOntario
November 2012
A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER

On behalf of the Government of Ontario, I am delighted to extend
warm greetings to readers of the 2012 edition of Rajasthan Association
of North America (RANA) magazine.
Ontarios strength lies in its diversity. We are a proud collection of
different ancestries, histories, languages and beliefs. I would like to
take this opportunity to recognize the members of our provinces
Rajasthani community and to thank all of you for your vital
contributions to the social, cultural and economic life of our province.
Since its inception, RANA Canada has worked tirelessly to preserve and
promote the culture and traditions of Rajasthan and to create a strong
sense of community among Indo-Canadians of Rajasthani descent.
I would like to commend everyone associated with this publication for
your hard work and commitment to producing another quality edition
of RANA magazine.
Please accept my best wishes for much continued success.
Dalton McGuinty
Premier
November 2012
Dear friends,
On behalf of the Ontario PC Caucus, I would like to extend my
warmest greetings to all the members of the Rajasthan
Association of North America Canada (RANA).
Last year, I was honoured to be RANAs guest at your Diwali
Milan. Like so many of the events organized by RANA from
India Independence Day celebrations to charitable fundraisers
the Diwali Milan brought together many people from Ontarios
Rajasthani-Canadian community, providing younger and older
generations an opportunity to spend time with each other while
welcoming people from our provinces broader community.
I had the chance to meet with many outstanding leaders in your
community and see first-hand the strong entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen that has
had a large, positive impact on Ontario. Across the province, Rajasthani-Canadians are running
successful businesses, creating jobs for Ontarians and giving back to the community.
I know we share the same goals. We want to grow the economy and stand up for small
businesses. We believe in balanced budgets and a smaller government a government that
encourages businesses to grow and create jobs by reducing red tape and ensuring business
taxes are competitive with other jurisdictions.
We believe that we can create a more prosperous future for our families and for all Ontarians.
This years RANA magazine provides a great way to reflect upon past accomplishments of
Ontarios Rajasthani-Canadian community, while looking forward to new opportunities.
To everyone involved with RANA, I would like to congratulate you on a successful past year,
and wish you the best during the upcoming year.
Sincerely,
Tim Hudak, MPP

Ontario PC Leader
Greetings from the Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism

I would like to extend my sincere greetings to all the readers of the Rajasthan Association of
North America (RANA) magazine. On behalf of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, I would like to
thank RANA for preserving and promoting Rajasthan culture, values, heritage and traditions.
Community-based newspapers and magazines are an integral part of our diverse media and
represent an important source of information for many Canadians. RANAs magazine plays a
significant role in the life of the Rajasthan Canadian community by providing them with important
news, information and advice that is often not covered by mainstream media.
Our country is strengthened by the diversity of its flourishing multicultural media a key
component of our information-based society. As Canadians, we are all very fortunate to enjoy
the blessings of life here in Canada and we all celebrate the tremendous success of our
pluralism. As Prime Minister Harper noted: Pluralism allows individuals to retain their cultural,
linguistic and religious heritage within a framework of shared citizenship.
As Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, I thank the Rajasthan Association of
North America and editorial staff for their continuing efforts to serve the community and provide
Rajasthan Canadians with important and useful information. May your readers enjoy your
publication for many years to come.
My very best wishes on this pleasant occasion.
Sincerely,
The Honourable Jason Kenney, PC, MP

Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism
SNAT
SENATE
The Honourable Don Meredith, M.Th., D.D.
Senator - Ontario
Lhonorable Don Meredith, M.Th., D.D.

Snateur - Ontario
CANADA
November 18, 2012

Dear friends,
I want to take this time to commend the Rajasthan Association of North America
(Canada) for the work you are doing to preserve and promote your culture and traditions here in
Canada. Organizations like yours help to make the Canadian cultural mosaic what it is today. I
particularly commend you for your dedication to the next generation. I believe that our youth
are not only the leaders of the future; they are the leaders of the present.
I want to personally thank RANA Canada for choosing to honour me during Rana
Diwali Milan. As a community organizer, faith leader, and co-founder of the GTA Faith
Alliance, I have made it my mission to bridge the gap between various faiths and ethnicities for
the common goal of making our society a better place.
May Canadas Rajasthani community have a Happy Diwali. I pray that this season will
be filled with much peace and prosperity for all of you.
Yours sincerely,
The Honourable Dr. Don Meredith,

Senator
204, Victoria Building / difice Victoria

Ottawa, ON
K1A 0A4
Tel/Tl.: (613) 996-8572

Fax/Tlc.: (613) 996-8570
1-800-267-7362
meredd@sen.parl.gc.ca
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MULTICULTURALISM
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Diwali The Festival of Lights

May I take this opportunity to offer my best wishes to the Rajasthan
Association of North America (RANA Canada), as you celebrate Diwali
the Festival of Lights.
Diwali is a time when the faithful light diyas small clay pots filled with oil
to signify victory of good over the evil within an individual. The festival is
a joyous occasion marked with fireworks and light displays; presentation of
flowers; sharing of sweets; wearing of new clothes; and worship. While the
stories behind Diwali vary, its essence is the same to rejoice in the inner
light, the underlying reality of all things.
As a Member of Parliament, for many years I have worked closely with
members of different communities that celebrate Diwali. I have been
privileged to visit many of these countries and know that Diwali is an
important festival in the religious life of millions of people throughout the
world.
Congratulations to the organizing committee on a job well done.
The Honourable Jim Karygiannis, P.C., M.P.

2012
House of Commons - 118 Justice Building, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6
Tel: 613 992 4501 / Fax: 613 995 1612
jim@karygiannismp.com
www.karygiannismp.com
October 18th 2012

Rajasthan Association of North America
45 Ballyshire Drive
Brampton, ON
L6P 2V5
I am delighted to send this message to the annual magazine of the Rajasthan Association of
North America (RANA Canada).
Once again, RANA Canada had a remarkable year of achievement. As the Honorary Patron for
RANA Canada, it has been my pleasure to work closely with members of the association and to
create strong bonds of friendship and cooperation.
This year, RANA is one of the sponsors of the 12th National Diwali Celebration, which will be
held on November 1, 2012 in Ottawa. I am very pleased to have RANAs valuable support in
organizing this important annual event, which will be attended by Prime Minister Stephen
Harper.
Canada is home to a vibrant Indo-Canadian community, among them many illustrious IndoCanadians of Rajasthani origin. They form part of the rich mosaic of cultures that make up our
great nation. I have a personal connection to Rajasthan as well because my spouse, Neena, and
her family hail from the region.
RANA Canada and its members have consistently worked hard to promote and preserve the
culture, heritage, and traditions of Rajasthan. In the process, they have created a wonderful
showcase for Indian and Rajasthani heritage and have contributed towards Canadians greater
understanding of this dynamic community.
I look forward to continuing to work closely with RANA and, as always, wish its members much
success in their future endeavours.
Sincerely,
Deepak Obhrai, M.P.

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs
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LEADER
LIBERAL PARTY OF CANADA
CHEF
PARTI LIBRAL DU CANADA
Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae On Diwali

It is with great pleasure that I send greetings to everyone celebrating Diwali. During this
festival of lights, Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists gather with family to celebrate the victory
of good over evil, light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance. Within our communities
we must join together to share the light of tolerance, understanding, and care for others to
help create a better Canada for all. These are values that are shared by all Canadians,
regardless of faith.
Our desire to build a better world unites us as one people not in spite of our differences, but
with full respect for them. Here in Canada, as winter arrives and the days grow shorter, the
flames from the diyas allow us to reflect on all that we have to be thankful for in this country.
In Temples, Mandirs and Gurdwaras across Canada as you pray and celebrate family and
faith on behalf of the Liberal Party of Canada and our Parliamentary Caucus, I want to extend
my very best wishes for a happy and memorable Diwali.
The Honourable Bob Rae, P.C., O.C., M.P.

2012
Room 533-S, Centre Block / Pice 533-S, difice du Centre
House of Commons / Chambre des communes
Ottawa (Ontario) K1A 0A6
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Calendar of Events - 2013
Event Name

PBD
Actual Date
Celebration Date
Venue
Jan 7 to 9
Jan 7 to 9
Kochi
Republic Day
Sat, Jan 26
Sun, Jan 27
Arya Samaj
Republic Day
Sat, Jan 26
Sat, Feb 02

Pearson
Convention Centre
Holi
Wed, Mar 27
Sun, Mar 24
TBD
Gangaur/Suhagan Puja
Sat, Apr 13
Sat, Apr 13
TBD
Picnic/Teej
Sat, Aug 10
Sun, Jul 21
TBD
Indias Independence Day
Thurs, Aug 15
Sat, Aug 17
Markham Civic Centre
Indias Independence Day
Thurs, Aug 15
Sat, Aug 18
Dundas Square
RANA Multicultural
TBD
TBD
Fusion Day
TBD
Diwali
Sun, Nov 03
Sat, Nov 09
TBD
National Diwali
TBD
TBD
Ottawa
Note: This Calendar is tentative and subject to change.
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Editors Note
RANA (Canada)s Annual Magazine has received a lot of traction and has been wellappreciated in the past two years. This year, however, we decided to change it up a bit
while still keeping the ever-popular sections.
You will be able to experience the oldies but goodies, such as photographs from RANA
events over the past year, delectable recipes, inspiring articles, amazing experiences and
stories of Rajasthan. In addition to a refreshing new look, we have a number of articles
Rajni Tekriwal, Chief Editor and poems in Hindi and a collage of newspaper articles covering RANA events. It was
a great year for us both in Canada and India, which is evident through the amount
of media coverage we received the collage is just the trailer. You will also notice that
as RANA is flying high, our members, including both our children and youth, have
accomplished a lot over the years. Their personal and professional achievements are
what make us a proud RANA family.
As Ralph Waldo Emerson has rightly said:
Anamika Vaish, Editor
Sow a thought, reap an action; sow an action, reap a habit; sow a habit, reap a
character; sow a character, reap a destiny.
This magazine also started with just a thought and continues to achieve its mission of
protecting Rajasthans culture and heritage.
Brij K. Sharma, Editor
As always, I urge you to contribute more towards our annual magazine, either through
articles and/or advertisements. On the same note and on behalf of my Editorial Team,
I would like to thank all the members for their contribution. I would also like to
extend a note of thanks to our advertisers for contributing so generously and allowing
us to publish this magazine without any financial restrictions. Not to forget, my sincere
thanks to everyone at RG Digital Printing, who has been our partner in this initiative
for the past three years.
I hope you enjoy this issue just as much as you enjoyed the previous ones.
Rajni Tekriwal
Dr. Renuka Sharma, Editor
DISCLAIMER
Although this magazine has been carefully prepared, none of our members involved in this magazine accept any legal
responsibility of its contents or for any consequences arising from its use, as may be applicable.
Prof. Saran Ghai, Editor
The information contained herein is based on sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy is not guaranteed. Various
Rajasthan government websites and publications have been used to retrieve and compile information in many of the
articles in this magazine. Reasonable efforts have been made to determine the accuracy of information received. Some
of the articles contain tips, suggestions and opinions on specific subject matters. Readers are advised to seek appropriate specialized advice prior to relying on any information contained herein.
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Honourable Patrons
Ashok Gehlot, Honble Chief Minister of Rajasthan

Life Patron
Maharaj Narendra Singh of Jaipur

Hon. Patron
Princess Diya Kumari of Jaipur

Hon. Patron
Deeak Obhrai, MP
Parliamentary Secretary to Minister of Foreign Affairs
Hon. Patron
Satish C. Mehta
Indian Ambassador to Kuwait
Hon. Patron
Rakesh Goenka
Patron
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Rajendra Kothari
Patron
Sampat Poddar
Patron
Board of Directors - 2012-2015
Yogesh Sharma
President
Anshu Paliwal
Vice-President
Membership and
Communication
Brij K. Sharma
Vice-President
Finance
Prerna Khandelwal
Vice-President
Cultural Activities
Rajni Tekriwal
Vice-President
Fundraising
Anu Jain
Joint Secretary
Deepak Mantri
Director
Cultural Activities
Hansa Heda
Director
Business
Networking
Anamika Vaish
Director
Website
Mamta Vijay
Director
Events
Rashi Bajaj
Director
Youth Activities
Indra Singh
Director
North Region
Pinki Jajoo
Director
Eastern Region
Dilip Sharma
Gordhan Jethoo
Vice-President
Vice-President
Adm. and
Community Service
Corporate Secretary
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Ram Mehta
Director
West Region
Yogesh Paliwal
Director
Calgary Region
Special Appointments
Gauri Goel
Ram Gupta
Chair
Chair
RANA Seniors Club RANA Ladies Club
Ritu Shah
Convener
Membership
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Swati Singhal
Convener
Cultural Activities
Sukhlal Patel
Advisor, International & National
Affinity Programs
Ankit Bhandari
Chair
RANA Youth Club
Shreyaa Chalwa
Co-Chair
RANA Youth Club
Ritika Garg
Co-Convener
Cultural Activities
Prof. Saran Ghai

Editor
RANA Magazine
Dr. Renuka
Sharma
Editor
RANA Magazine
Nurturing Rajasthan
- A Window to RANAs Events

Compiled by Dr. Renuka Sharma and Anamika Vaish
Taking a lead from RANA (USA) five years back, a few
illustrious Indo-Canadians of Rajasthani origin, formed
RANA (Canada). RANA (Canada) was to be a driving
force to promote, propagate and preserve the incredibly
rich Rajasthani culture, heritage, traditions and values
and simultaneously instill these in the present and future
generations of Indo-Canadian-Rajasthanis.
RANA (Canada) is an incorporated not-for-profit organization in the Province of Ontario, providing a dedicated
platform to create a strong sense of community among
Indo-Canadians of Rajasthani descent. It tirelessly augments Canadas strength and ability for embracing every
culture in creating an inclusive dynamic, global society
proud of its various languages, histories, ancestries and
cultures.
The present has a responsibility towards the past and
the future, it has to preserve the culture, heritage, and
values of the past and pass it on to the future.
This Eternal Pearl of Divine Wisdom spelled by Lord Shri
Krishna as transcribed in the Great Indian Epic Mahabharata forms the central core of RANAs Philosophy of
Action and all its endeavours and efforts are inspired and
driven with this sombre touch and sense.
With the above axiom as its touch-stone, RANA (Canada) is vibrantly and dynamically moving forward towards its tryst to meet its objectives under the visionary
stewardship of its energetic and infectiously enthusiastic
President Yogesh K.Sharma along with dedicated team of
Patrons, Directors, Conveners and Members.
Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle
and the life of a candle will not be shortened. Happiness
always increases being shared. - Buddha
RANA members had celebrated all festivals and events
together with great spirit of sharing and spreading happi-
ness in the community.

Diwali Milan was celebrated on October 29, 2011 at
Dreams Convention Centre with full joy and in a holy
spirit. Diwali is a beautiful festival of lights, exchanging
of gifts, seeking divine blessings of Goddess of wealth
(Laxmi Puja). This is one of the main festivals of Hindus
which is celebrated all over India and marked as a victory
of good over evil. The event was very well coordinated
by Mr. Brij Sharma, Mr. Satya Agarwal and their team.
This big events main attraction was Mera Apna Vanvas
as Ram Gatha (a play on modern times) brought in by
Sujata Deengar, and Prerna Khandelwal. The play was
performed by RANA family. Ganesh Vandana was also
performed by RANA kids. All members enjoyed the evening with dance, delicious dinner and cultural performances.
RANAs main vision is to promote Rajasthani culture and
to cultivate its beauty and authenticity to new generation
so they can also enjoy and know the flavor and benefits of
their roots. The year of 2012 was full of enthusiasm, lots
of activities, entertainment and networking events.
The year began with patriotic feelings which poured in to
celebrate Indias Republic Day on Saturday, January 28,
2012 at Vedic Cultural Centre. RANA Canada, Patanjali
Yog Samiti Toronto, Sanatan Mandir Cultural Centre,
Arya Samaj Markham jointly celebrated Republic Day of
India with full patriotic enthusiasm at Arya Samaj Vedic Cultural Centre Markham. Ms.Asha Gupta and Mr.
Sukhlal Patel did a commendable job as event coordinators. RANAs young members had showed their talent
in cultural events. Ganesh Vandana was performed by
RANA kids who were dressed in traditional Rajasthani
attire.
RANA members celebrated festival of colours - Holi on
March 11, 2012 in association with Vishwa Hindi Sansthan at Bharat Mata Mandir. Everyone enjoyed the Holis
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special drink- Thandai, lunch and cultural programs.

Mr.Gyanesh Paliwal, Prof. Saran Ghai, Ms. Jaya Shree
Vyas and their team co ordinated the event. All members put colourful gulal (a symbol of love, respect
friendship which eliminates any ill feeling from your
heart) to each other.
RANA Ladies celebrated Gangaur puja on March
25, 2012 at Guru Mandir Temple Etobicoke. The following news was covered in Indian express as RANA
members celebrated Gangour festival - Gangour is
celebrated all over Rajasthan. Now it is being feted in
the Greater Toronto Area. The Rajasthan Association
of North America (RANA) celebrated the festival in
a traditional manner. The event on March 25 began
with a traditional Rajasthani breakfast of Doodh and
Jalebi followed by Gangaur pooja, music and dance.
Gan represents Lord Shiva and Gaur represents Goddess Gauri or Parvati, His consort. Gauri is considered
to be the Goddess of marital happiness and conjugal
bliss. Mainly the festival for maidens and ladies, they
worship her for good husbands and the welfare, health
and long life of their husbands respectively. While the
women performed and offered prayers in a customary manner, a number of participants also performed
Rajasthani folk dances. It was a hugely appreciated
event thanks to organizers Ms. Gauri Goel and Ms.
Taruna Poddar.
This year RANAs picnic was organized at Insifil
Beach on July 2, 2012. It was a day of fun, masti and
a memorable outing. All members relished delicious
Rajasthani special food Dal - Bati Churma. It was
a memorable outing since the weather was perfect and
the picnic site was beautiful. Children, adults and
seniors all had a fantastic time. Kids, youth and the
adults were all involved in the various games organised
by the co-ordinators. This event was well organised
by Mr. Deepak Mantri, Mr.Dilip Sharma, Ms. Prerna
Khandelwal and their team.
RANAs members had celebrated Indias Independence day with Panorama India with the support of
Consulate General of India. The India Day Festival
and Grand Parade was organized in celebration of Indias 66thIndependence Day on August 11, 2012 at
Yonge and Dundas Square.The High Commissioner,
His Excellency, Mr. S.M Gavai was present during the
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flag hoisting ceremony at Yonge and Dundas Square.

Honble Premier of Ontario and other dignitaries
from the provincial and federal Government also attended the flag hoisting ceremony. RANAS members
participated in parade with full of patriotic feelings
and RANA won the second prize for the Parade. Ms.
Prerna Khandelwal, Ms.Swati Singhal, Ms.Ritika Garg
and their team had organized this event. Our youth
members and kids stole the show by their spectacular
dance performances.
RANA (CANADA) also celebrated Indias Independence Day on August 19, 2012. RANA had jointly
celebrated with five other community organizations
- Agarwals Based in Canada (ABC), Patanjali Yog
Samiti, Toronto, Sanatan Mandir Cultural Centre, Vedic Cultural Centre- VCC at Markham Civic Centre
. RANA Youth performed cultural programs during
these celebrations. Mr.Ram Gupta,Ms. Rajni Tekriwal
and their team coordinated this event very well.
Israeli and Rajasthani Music Culture Event was celebrated on September 6, 2012. This was a milestone
event for the Israeli and Rajasthani music culture. Both
countries are home to a rich history, a vibrant culture
and a shared commitment to educate research and innovation, to enhance entrepreneurship opportunities.
A memorable evening celebrated the fusion of Israeli
and Indian music culture featured internationally renowned Shye Ben Tzur and the Rajasthani Express.
This was a young professional networking event with
delicious food, music, dance and art and was coordinated by Hemant Pawar and his team.
As a soil however rich may be cannot be productive without cultivation so the mind without culture never produces good fruit. - Seneca
The culture is a way we think, act or live. Its a showcase of ourselves. We have one life only to live. We
can paint it with colourful memories or events and
can spread positive awareness to make a happy, healthy
community.
RANA is a platform that provides an opportunity to turn
ideas into action. In a short span of time, through hosting
family events and other forms of community building and
support activities, RANA is flying really high.
Know first aid to combat extreme

weather conditions
By Roma Rana, St. John Ambulance
Growing up in Rajasthan, I always knew that we had
one extreme weather to combat with- the scorching
heat in the months of May and June. The rest of the
year, we Rajasthanis were pretty lucky to have a beautiful weather. In fact, the almost all-year round conducive climate was one of the reason that tourism and
film industry flourished in this part of the subcontinent.
As Rajasthanis, we all know that we should keep our
bodies covered from direct sunlight by using scarves,
dupattas, cotton gloves and sun glasses and use an umbrella if walking. We drink a lot of water and liquids or
juicy fruits which are known to keep our bodies cool. I
still remember the school mini-bus and autos stopping
by the piyuaaus- little thatched huts where some old
woman would offer us cold pitcher water in return for
a small donation and thereby earning a living. Times
have changed; air-conditioned cars and cold drinks are
the new trend in big cities like Jaipur or Jodhpur.
Living in Canada, we are not much affected by the
warm weather in the summer months because this is
the pleasant weather we have known back home.
However, the kids born in this country dont respond
to the summer months as their Rajasthani parents do.
So, it will be a good idea to know some basics about
dealing with Hyperthermia or heat stroke.
Heat Cramps:
Painful muscle cramps primarily

in the legs and abdomen, caused by losing too much
water and salt through sweating (usually related to excessive physical activity in hot weather). They are not
serious and can be reversed with some basic first aid.
Ensure the person is put at rest in a cool place and
given as much water as possible in small amounts so as
not to cause nausea.
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Heat Exhaustion:
More serious then heat

cramps, the symptoms include: excessive sweating,
dilated pupils, complaints of dizziness blurred vision,
headaches, cramps, they may also have cold, clammy
skin, a weak rapid pulse, rapid shallow breathing,
vomiting and possibly may go unconscious. Medical
assistance is required for this degree of heat exposure.
The first action should always be to remove the person
to a cool location.
Heatstroke (Sunstroke): This is a life-threatening condition, without immediate action heatstroke

can result in permanent brain damage or death. If
heatstroke is suspected seek medical attention immediately or call 911. Symptoms of heatstroke include;
a rapid and full pulse that gets weaker and harder to
feel in later stages, noisy breathing, flushed skin, hot
and dry skin or hot and sweaty skin (when heatstroke
is related to exertion), restlessness, a headache, fatigue,
dizziness, nausea, vomiting, convulsions and eventually unconsciousness. It is critical that the body temperature is lowered as quickly as possible; cover them
with a wet sheet and fan them, immerse them in cool
not cold water (watch them closely for any changes) or
sponge them with cool water particularly in the armpits neck and groin, most importantly seek medical
attention.
Now, the other critical situation is hyperthermia. The
first snow looks all romantic and could woo any Rajasthanis heart who has probably never witnessed the
snowy flakes forming a white cottonish blanket all
round us in the winter months. However, it is not just
mild snow for Canadians. The romance melts down
once the black ice takes over the landscape around us
and wind chill gets to our bones. How do you prepare
yourself to fight the dark winter months?
Sign
Mild
Moderate
Severe
Pulse
Breathing
Appearance
Normal
Normal
Shivering, slurred Speech
Weak, irregular, or absent

Slow or Absent
Shivering has stopped
Mental
State
Conscious but withdrawn or

disinterested
Slow and Weak

Slow and Shallow
Shivering violently, clumsy,
stumbling, pupils dilated, Skin
bluish
Confused, sleepy, irrational
There are three stages of hypothermia people should

be aware of mild, moderate and severe;
The symptoms of hypothermia are often confused
for drunkenness, stroke or drug abuse. If you suspect
someone is suffering from hypothermia get medical
help immediately.
Cover exposed Skin with suitable clothing or covers;
make sure the head is well insulated.
Adjust the casualtys clothing to keep the wind or
drafts out. Wrap the casualty in something windproof
reflective space blankets and plastic garbage bags
are good for this.
If possible, move the casualty out of the cool or cold
environment. If you cannot move indoors, protect the
casualty from the wind.
Wet clothing causes severe heat loss. If you are in a
shelter and have a dry change of clothes, gently replace
wet clothes with dry ones. If you are not in a shelter,
Unconscious
place the dry clothes over the wet ones. If you dont
have dry clothes, press as much water out of the wet
clothes as possible and wrap the casualty in something
windproof.
Warning!
Handle the casualty very

gently and keep them horizontal is possible, the heart beat is very delicate and
can stop with rough handling. Dont give
the casualty any alcohol, coffee or other
drinks containing caffeine and dont allow them to
smoke this will increase heat loss. Dont rub the
casualtys body to improve circulations, this will cause
cold blood to back to the body core and cool the body
further.
You can find out more information on dealing with
extreme weather conditions on the internet. You can
also call us at 905 568 1905 if you would like to learn
first aid and safety tips.
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Awards & Achievements of RANA Family

Awards
Anant Vijay
4th Place - Private Equity Case Competition
1st Place - Investors of Tomorrow National Stock
Pitch Competition
Yogesh Sharma
Awarded Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal
Yashvardhan Heda
Certificate of excellence and trophy was given by
Dazzling kids Inc. for the best conceptual understanding and winning second place in the 2012 Dazzling
kids math solvers competition [senior category]
Alok Goel
Awarded Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal
Anshu Paliwal
Awarded Peel Elementary Occasional Teachers Special
Award
Preksha Surana
Lieutenant Governor Generals award for going above
and beyond expectations and devoting numerous
hours for volunteering. She initiated various green
programs in her school which earned a gold certification for the school.
Rakesh Vijay
Awarded Chairman Council 2 years in a row by
Raymond James
Shreya Tekriwal
Awarded the Richard Ivey School of Business
HBA2 Merit Award in recognition of outstanding
contribution to the HBA program and its students.
Yogesh Sharma
Anant Vijay
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Alok Goel
Shreya Tekriwal
Anshu Paliwal
Yashvardhan Heda
Rakesh Vijay
Preksha Surana
Achievements
Naval Bajaj
President, ICCC
Dharma P. Jain
Vice President & Director, Finance, ICCC
Saran Ghai
Composer of worlds longest lyrical poetry in Hindi
titled: Muktipath-Prempath Mahakavyageet, which
has 555 (six line) stanzas, in total 3334 lines.
Founder of Vishva Hindi Sansthan Canada.
Avi Goel
Director, Young Professionals, ICCC
Director, New Immigrants Committees, ICCC
Anant Vijay
Analyst (Aerospace & Defense) - Western Investment
Club, Financial Review Board - University Students
Council, Director - Western Capital Markets
Sukhlal Patel
Chairman, Hindu Awareness Organization of North
America
Shreya Tekriwal
Outreach & Partnerships Co-lead,
Young Professionals, ICCC
Ram Gupta
President, Grey Tiger Seniors Club
Akanksha Paliwal
Marketing Co-lead, Young Professionals, ICCC
Dr. Renuka Sharma

Director, Panorama India
Apaar Vijay
Apaar has been selected in rep soccer in Vaughan
wolves rep soccer team
Brij K. Sharma
Director and immediate Past President of Scarborough District Chartered Accountants Association,
Toronto; Chair, Finance Committee, Indo-Canada
Chamber of Commerce.
Naval Bajaj
Dharma P. Jain
Brij K. Sharma
Saran Ghai
Avi Goel
Anant Vijay
Sukhlal Patel
Shreya
Tekriwal
Ram Gupta
Akanksha
Paliwal
Dr. Renuka
Sharma
Apaar Vijay
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Mahatma Gandhi as CEO

Prof.Akhilesh Dubey - Indore Indira
Make Time Your Ally
Management Lessons
from a KarmYogis
Life
How GandhiJis leadership

strategies can be applied to
todays business environment
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I do not accept my views to be accepted all of a sudden

Business communication with the advent of technologyemails, video conferences, mobile forces
us to take a decision instantly. Technology should
be allowed to become the master..it should serve
the humanity. It is currently used to set the pace.
We have become slave 24 X7 with smart phones
and laptops. A instantaneous reflexive response
without proper thought and reflection is a sure
recipe of a mistake or mishap waiting to happen.
This instinct to respond urgently do not enable
us to persuade, innovate or be creative. Also to be
on toes for 24 X 7 results in stress, resentment to
those whom are making demands and fatigue.
A delayed well thoughtout answer is any day better than a rapid poor solution.
Learn to trust time rather than resent it.
Make Your Leadership Organic
Put a Face On Policy
whenever you are in doubt, apply the following test

The litmus test of any proposed action was how
it would affect the most vulnerable individual
imaginable. The test was therefore human and not
ideological or general.
Today company policy or government policy is
used as an important refuge or excuse when responding to the customers or common man complaints.
The impact of particular transaction or decision
on a particular individual result in loss of support
of numerous customers or followers albeit one at
a time.
We have assumed that we can get men to do things

by force and therefore we use force.
If I cease stealing for fear of punishment Gandhi
reasoned, I would recommence the operation as
soon as the fear is withdrawn from me.
He rejected coercive change because the powerful motivation is not something external but internal.
To move people in a particular direction get their
buy in and make them the stakeholders.
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Recruit People, Not Results
...If any Englishman dedicated his life to securing

the freedom of India, resisting the tyranny and serving the land, I should welcome that Englishman as an
Indian
A good leader should recruit his team , not on the
basis of who they are but on what results they can
produce.
The people should be recruited based on
the objectives and goals you want to achieve
rather than on the basis of formal labels.
Leadership by Example
Gandhiji always taught only those things which

he himself practiced.
Today HR managers should have hands on experience of process followed in all departments before
giving training to employees. Especially in sectors
like retail ,bpo & hospitality it is a must.
Stress Management
Gandhiji had a good sense of humour which he

used to reduce stress.
He read Bhagvad Gita whenever felt disappointed.
Todays managers should conduct laughing class
for employees or gita path as stress busters.
Environment
Conservation
Gender Equality
Gandhiji had an opinion that men & women have

equal mental capacity. Women are partners rather
than slave of men.
Today companies have realized good qualities of
female employees.
Gandhiji believed that

nature can fulfill our
needs but not greed.
Decentralization
Gandhiji wanted to
make villages self dependant. He developed
local leaders at grassroot
level.
Innovation
Gandhiji
successfully
used nonvoilent methods
like non cooperation,civil
disobedience against oppressive rule in history of
mankind.
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Resource Management
Gandhiji knew importance of producing good results even from limited resources.
Change Management
Conclusion
Emotional
Intelligence
Gandhiji overcame fear,

anger & panic. He once
said Patience & perseverance can overcome
mountains.
HR managers need to
have patience, control
anger while giving training, grievance handling
& counseling.
Mahatma Gandhi had multi dimensional personality. He had good leadership skills, covincing
skill, training & development skills.His teachings
are still relevant in present time.
Workforce Diversity
Gandhiji seeked participation of people of all religion ,caste & economic

status in his movement.
Commitment
Salute to a
Superhero and a
Visionary!
Gandhiji used to work

eighteen hours in a day
whole week.
He always kept his commitments, and was workaholic too.
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National Diwali - Ottawa - 2011 & 2012
Republic Day - 2012
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Holi - 2012
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Gangaur - 2012
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Picnic - 2011
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Independence Day - 2011
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Independence Day - 2012
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Israeli & Rajasthani Fusion - 2012
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VIPs and Visiting Dignitaries
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Picnic - 2012
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Grey Tiger Senior Citizens Club
RANA Magazine Release
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Maharaja of Jaipur - Visit to Canada
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Childrens Artworks
Arjun Sharma
Sonia Sharma
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Arjun Sharma
Yashvardhan Jethoo
Manogya Tekriwal
Komal Jethoo

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Appetizing Chutneys
By Mamta Vijay
Ginger Chutney
Ingredients:
1 medium or large sized ball of tamarind

5 tsp. salt
2.5 cups water
1.5 tsp. sugar
lb. ginger
1 cup sweetened coconut
4-5 chillies to taste
Chopped cilantro leaves
Seasoning:
1/3 cup oil

tsp. fenugreek
1 tsp channa dal added to regular seasoning ingredients
Method:
Soak tamarind in 1 cup water. Peel ginger and cut into

pieces. Extract the pulp from tamarind using another
half cup of water. Grind all the ingredients until soft;
add salt, sugar, coconut and cilantro. Season the chutney. Remove and store in refrigerator. It can be stored
for 1 month. This tastes good with idli, dosa, vada,
samosa and bhaji.
Brinjal (Eggplant) Chutney

Ingredients:
4 dry red chillies (or fresh green chillies)

Salt to taste

1 whole garlic bulb (ground or grated)
Small ball of tamarind
1 small piece of ginger (peeled & ground or grated)
Oil
1 large brinjal (eggplant)
1 large onion, finely chopped
Pinch of hing
Method:
Steam eggplant, remove skin, mash and set aside.

Combine: 4 dry red chillies (or fresh green chillies), 1
whole garlic (ground or grated), 1 small piece of ginger and salt to taste.
Add the juice of a small ball of tamarind, mix. Add the
mashed eggplant and mix well. Set aside.
In a pan, fry onion in little oil until golden brown.
Add hing. Fry a little and add eggplant mixture. Continue frying and stirring until desired consistency.
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Cranberry Chutney
Ingredients:
1 pack fresh cranberries Pinch of asafoetida

1 tbsp. methi seeds
Salt to taste
1 tbsp. black mustard seeds
2 tsp. chilli powder
cup vegetable oil
sor. Dry roast methi seeds in a skillet and grind to a

powder. In a large pan, fry mustard seeds in hot oil
and add hing. Add chopped cranberries stirring constantly for about 5-6 minutes. Add more oil if necessary. In the end, stir in methi powder, salt and chilli
powder. Cool and store in preserve bottles. Chutney
can be kept for about 3 months in the refrigerator.
Method:
Wash cranberries and chop coarsely in a food proces-
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Moong Dal Halwa

By Hansa Heda
Ingredients
1 cup - Split (Yellow) Moong dhal
1/2 cup Ghee
3/4 cup Sugar
1cup Milk or Water
Sliced Almonds for garnish.
1/2 tsp cardamom powder
few strands of Saffron
Method
Soak 1 cup moong dal for 5-6 hours and grind to
a coarse paste.
Take a heavy Kadai/ Non stick skillet.add ghee
and warm it up.
Add the dal paste and stir continuously, not allowing lumps to form.
Keep the heat at the lowest and keep stirring.
Cook the dal until aromatic and sweet smell
comes and the ghee start to show.the color
should be golden brown.
other side,boil milk or water and add saffron and
cardamom to it.Add this slowly to the cooking
dal.
Keep the heat low at all times and break lumps if
formed while adding water/ milk mix.
When it start to dry a little ,add sugar.
Cook until the ghee surfaces and halwa gets a
shiny creamy texture.
Garnish with sliced almonds and serve hot!!
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Kuldhara near Jaisalmer:

Compiled by Anshu & Gyanesh Paliwal
courtyard was the designated area for women. It had
a small bathtub and a small structure to grow a tulsi
plant, revered by Hindus. The outer area was for men
and cows. An underground cellar was used to store
valuables, but these lie sealed now. In fact, a few westerners are said to have discovered a lot of gold and
other valuables with the help of metal detectors a few
years back; they were apprehended before they could
make off with the booty though.
Drive 18 km west of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, India and

you will come to the village of Kuldhara. The first
sight of Kuldhara village gives a sense of a town actually and sends ones imagination running to the time it
may have been inhabited. Tej Pal Singh, our cab driver
was happy to be our guide.
A well planned settlement, straight and wide streets
ran in grids with houses opening into them. All design
elements kept both aesthetics and utility in mind. A
kind of a garage opened into the streets to park carts
in. Temples, step wells and other structures were all
signs of sound development over the centuries.
The houses themselves ensured all social norms could

be well followed according to our guide. The inner
The yellow hue of the buildings came from the colour

of the local mud and stones. The floors of the houses
were plastered with cow dung and clay. Bollywood has
even shot movies likeKachche DhaageandReshma
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Sherausing the backdrop of Kuldhara.
the art of growing a water intensive crop like wheat in

the Thar desert; they could identify areas with gypsum
The village may be abandoned now, but it still seems rock layers running under the ground surface to ensure
alive. As if, without warning, you will suddenly see water was retained for the crops. The rulers depended
thousands of well decked wealthy people appear out of on the Paliwals for much of their tax revenues.
nowhere and generate a hustle and bustle just like the
days gone by.
What made them want to abandon everything overnight? The Prime Minister, or thedewan, is believed to
have developed a lecherous eye for the chief s daughter;
it is said the Paliwal women were in general stunningly
beautiful. He may even have imposed unreasonable
taxes on them. With pride and honour overruling all
worldly interests, the chiefs of the 84 villages decided
to go away in a single night with whatever they could
carry with them.
Once a prosperous settlement of the Paliwal Brahmins, all the residents of Kuldhara and 83 nearby villages vanished suddenly one night in 1825, having
lived there since 1291. In all likelihood they set up
base somewhere beyond Jodhpur but no one has ever
been sure. This is one of the most bizarre stories of
human migration one can hear.
Where are the Paliwals now? Scattered all over the
world. And generally doing well going by their genetic
lineage. It is said they even left a curse on the villages,
bringing death and suffering to anyone who tried to
live in these villages. For the Paliwals, this was not the
first migration. Before Kuldhara, according to some
accounts, they had left Pali near Jodhpur from where
they originally came from and that is why they were
called Pali Walai , Pali Wala and finally Paliwal ; it was
to escape additional war taxes being imposed by the
king.
The Paliwals made their fortune by the sheer brilliance

of their business and agricultural acumen. They knew
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Pavapuri
An oasis of spiritualism in the desert

By: Yash Heda (Grade 8)
Pavapuri at Day Time

During my trip to India this year I went to many places. But there is one specific place I visited which stands
out and I want to share about it with you. That place
is called Pavapuri - a fantastic place of religion and
nature. A truly great spiritual place.

Pavapuri is a temple located in the Sirohi district of
Rajasthan. it was so clean and well preserved. The entrance was a grand gate with exquisite carvings which
was amazing to look at. The first thing that you notice
when you enter is the well preserved natural beauty.
Birds glide through the trees and there are green fields
around. There were life size statues of cows and people
doing different jobs. When you enter the main complex, you see the gigantic Jain tirth (a shallow part of a
body of water that may be easily crossed) surrounded
by smaller temples and pillars - a truly stunning sight.
Inside the complex was a separate building with large,
clean rooms that can be reserved for accommodation.
After we checked in, we went around the building
which was surrounded by sprawling lawns and small
trees. We then took a tour of the whole complex. We
found out that the complex had an animal welfare
centre that spans over 71,000 square feet and provides shelter for more than 6,000 stray and orphan
cows. Pavapuri was also home to the worlds only 5

legged cow! With four on the bottom and one on its
back! The priest told us that everyone that came to
Pavapuri fed the cows with milk as an offering to God.
My family and I all fed the baby cows for good luck.
The cow that I fed drank a whole bottle of milk! One
of my cousins was feeding a baby cow when his milk
bottle finished. As my cousin put down the bottle to
get cleaned, the cow started following my cousin as if
it was expecting more milk. Before you know it, the
cow was chasing my cousin! The cow chased him for 5
minutes! We started laughing and taking videos of this
funny moment.
At Pavapuri, you can also take Golf cart, Vintage car,
camel and horse rides around the complex. When you
are on the camel, you are towering everyone else. I actually got a leaf from the top of one of the trees when
I was on the camel. The scariest part of the ride was
when you got off. Thats because it feels as if you are
falling when the camels bending its knees. My brother
got to ride the horse. He said that he felt royal and
powerful on it.
What I think is most unique in this temple is that on
one side of the complex, there are statues of real events
behind a glass displays. The reason that I think these
are unique is that I have never them in other temples
and that you can actually see what the statue is representing.
We then went to the tirth. On the outside, it was crisp
white. Inside the tirth there was a statue of Shankheshwar Parshwanath. It was quite a great sight. But the
tirth looked better at night. When it was dark and the
lights were turned on, the tirth turned from white to a
red-orange, making it look even more stunning.
Warm and fresh vegetarian breakfast, lunch, dinner is
served within the dining hall at additional cost.
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that have percolated through generations. A visit here

is therapeutic for the mind, body and soul. The calm,
beautiful, scenic and vast complex of Pavapuri sits ensconced amidst the contemplative Aravali Mountain
range that sits like a determined yogi in meditation.
If you ever travel to India, you should consider visiting

Pavapuri. It is a beautiful place to be in and has very
unique things that you wouldnt find in other temples.
With beautiful carvings, temples, and more, it is a
peaceful location and you will come back feeling very
relaxed. It a true place of spirituality and culture!
Pavapuri at Night Time

Shree Pavapuri Tirth Dham is a shining example of
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blend of art and architecture, enshrined in pure values
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Short story - Dina, The Mean Dragon

By Shreya Garg (Grade 3)
Once upon a time, there lived a dragon named Dina.
She always liked to sneak up on people she didnt
like. She hated everybody. Even her mom and dad.
There was another dragon named Ramona. She was
gentle, lovely, and also Dinas sister. She tried to
tell her that STOP. But, her sister ignored her.
One day, something bad happened to Dina. Everybody hated her. Everyone teased her. Dina slowly
started to notice that, she was doing the same to everyone she hated. She felt bad for herself. She apologized
to everyone she treated badly. After she apologized to
everyone, she apologized to her sister, Ramona. Ramona kept a secret from her big sister, Dina. Ramona
thought that this is the right time to tell Dina. She
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went over to Dina and told the secret.I invited the

town over to the forest where you never sneak up on
people, because you were scared that animals will attack on you. I wanted you to be nice, so I told them to
do the same you did to them, to make you understand
how it hurts when you get hurt, I just wanted you to
be nice, thats all. Please forgive me. I forgive you
said Dina.I am proud of you, little sister
Dina became nicer every day. The town was the most
peaceful town in the wholeCanada. They lived happily ever after.
THE END!!!!
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RANA Supporting Charitable Activities

Rajasthan Foundation
Rajasthan Foundation is a registered Canadian
Charity. Their aims & objectives are:
1. To receive and maintain a fund or funds and to
apply all or part of the principal and income there
from, from time to time, to charitable organizations
that are also registered charities under the Income Tax
Act (Canada).
2. To advance education by providing scholarships,
bursaries for deserving students in the community.
Jaipurfoot
JAIPURFOOT.ORG
Compiled by D.P. Jain
Jaipurfoot.Org, Ontario, Canada is a federally incorporated not for profit corporation, incorporated
on Feb 27, 2012. The objectives of incorporating
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Rajasthan Foundation has

been constituted exclusively for charitable purposes and is focused on
only charitable activities
to serve the community at
large. It is working successfully towards its mandate
to support the established
registered charities by donating funds and is working
aggressively towards fulfilling its mandate to have
more charitable activities
on its own.
Jaipurfoot.Org is to provide mobility and dignity to

the handicapped, free of charge, worldwide. Jaipurfoot.Org mandates to work as a non-governmental,
non-religious, non-sectarian, non-regional, non-political organization, for helping the physically challenged
disabled peoples, particularly financially weak across
the world, though particularly in India.
Jaipurfoot. Org will work in association with Bhagwan
Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS), Jaipur
(Rajasthan), India, popularly known as JAIPUR
FOOT , which has been providing free limbs across
the world for last 36 years. BMVSS, Jaipur is the largest organization, for the handicapped in the world in
terms of fitment of artificial limbs and calipers etc., to
the handicapped. BMVSS, being a social organization engaged in humanitarian work, provides all the
artificial limbs, calipers, crutches, ambulatory aids like
wheelchairs, hand paddled tricycles and other aids and
appliances totally free of charge to the physically challenged.
Founder of Jaipur Foot Padma Shree Dr. D.R. Mehta
was recently awarded Rajeev Gandhi Award by Rajeev
Gandhi Foundation for his humanitarian services.
In Toronto Jaipur Foot was formally launched on 24th
of July, 2012 in the presence of Dr. D.R. Mehta, eminent Indo-Canadians, members and press.
Mission:
Jaiputfoot.Org has been set up with the objective of:

1. To make western world aware of the technology being used by BMVSS
2. To raise funds for helping the cause of BMVSS in
order providing financial support in India
3. To involve and encourage North American hospitals, universities and doctors for researching in the
filed of artificial limb technology for making limbs
cheaper, strong, long sustainable, and
4. To help rehabilitate the physically, economically
and socially challenged, particularly the resource-less
people, enabling them to regain their mobility, self
respect and human dignity so that they become selfreliant, normal and productive members of the community.
5. To provide artificial limbs, other rehabilitation aids
and appliances to amputees, Calipers, modified footwear, hearing aids, special shoes and other aids to persons suffering from leprosy.
Technology and research:
The first limb, popularly known as Jaipur Foot was

developed in 1968 with indigenous technology in
Jaipur, India and since then there has been several
changes in the technology. The current technology
used is the most functional technology in the world.
The Jaipur Foot is the only non-articulated foot in
the world that provides mobility in all three planes
i.e. Dorsi-flexion, Inversion / Eversion and transverse
rotation. BMVSS was also using the single axis knee
joint till a collaboration with the Stanford University,
USA, led to the development of a joint based on the
polycentric concept.
The limbs made with this technology are closest to a
normal human limb and has virtually got the same
range of movements which a normal human foot has.
This limb is no less than a natural human limb and it
is an all-functional, all-terrain limb. The Indian Space
Research Organization (ISRO) is associated with
Jaipur Foot for researching more advanced technology. It has also signed up an MOU with Stanford University, USA and also is in the process of setting up a
Fab Lab with the support of MIT, USA.
The following Research Projects are also under way
a). Development of terminal device (Hand) for upper
limb amputees with Stanford University.
b). Development of upper limb prosthesis with Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, USA.
c). Designing of wheel chair cum- tricycle with MIT,
USA.
d). Development of wheelchair with Whirlwind
Wheelchair Organization, USA.
National and International Affiliations:
BMVSS has got special Consultative status with the
Economic & Social Council of the United Nations
Organisation.
The Time magazine has hailed Jaipur Foot in 2009,
as one of the best innovation in last 50 years in the
world history.
BMVSS has associate centres not only in India but
also in countries like Philippines and Pakistan.
BMVSS has also set up some Joint ventures such as a
joint venture with Mahaveer K - Mina Foundataion
Medaline - Columbia and has also set up several artificial limb fitness centre in Asia, Africa and Latin
America.
Main Features of Jaipur Foot:
Jaipur Foot is cosmetically closest to the human foot

with toes etc. It is water proof as many other artificial
limbs in the world are. Jaipur Foot is also a dual purpose foot. It may be worn with shoes or without shoes
depending on the desire and the need of the patients.
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The normal life of Jaipur Foot piece is around 3 years.

The sockets for Jaipur Limb are made of polymers as is
being done in case of other modern limbs in the world.
It is really a quick fit limb. A below-knee, prosthesis
can be made in three hours. An Above-knee prosthesis
can be made in one or two days. This limb is light
weight.
Cost:
BMVSS provides limbs, aids and appliances (wheelchairs, hand-paddled tricycles, crutches etc), to all the
disabled beneficiaries at its centres, FREE OF COST,
anywhere in the world through on site camps, its various centres across India and some of the other countries.
Prof. C. K. Prahalad in his book The Fortune at the
Bottom of the Pyramid observed that the cost of the
Jaipur limb was US$ 30, for a comparable limb in the

USA was US$ 8,000. Currently, the average cost of
Jaipur limb to BMVSS is about US $ 45 against to the
reported price of US$ 12,000 for a comparable limb
in the USA.
Others:
BMVSS has so far helped about 1.2 Million disabled

with various types of limbs (Limb/Caliper etc.)
Besides, BMVSS is an international organization. It
has already held more than 50 on-the-spot artificial
limb / caliper fitment camp in 26 countries of Asia,
Africa and Latin America.
To know more about Jaipur Foot, reader is advised to
visit at www.jaipurfoot.Org.
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Jokes
Collected By Ritika Garg
1.) A man placed some flowers on the grave of his
dearly departed mother and started back toward his
car when his attention was diverted to another man
kneeling at a grave. The man seemed to be praying
with profound intensity and kept repeating, Why did
you have to die? Why did you have to die?
The first man approached him and said, Sir, I dont
wish to interfere with your private grief, but this demonstration of pain is more than Ive ever seen before.
For whom do you mourn so deeply? A child? A parent?
The mourner took a moment to collect himself, then
replied, My wifes first husband.
2.) A woman walked into the kitchen to find her husband stalking a round with a fly swatter.
What are you doing? she asked.
Hunting flies, He responded.
Oh, killing any? She asked.
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Yep, three males, two females, he replied.

Intrigued, she asked, How can you tell?
He responded, Three were on a beer can, two were
on the phone.
3.) What is the difference between a wife and a girlfriend?
About 45 pounds.
Whats the difference between a husband and a boyfriend?
45 minutes.
4.) A man inserted an advertisement in the classified
section Wife Wanted.
The next day, he received hundreds of replies, all reading the same thing: You can have mine.
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Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) is a
34-year-old organization which is funded by members and sponsors. An important objective of ICCC
is to promote and facilitate trade and commerce between Canada, India and other countries around the
world, by creating relationships and links with global
business organizations. To fulfill the objective of the
chamber, ICCC led a multi sector business delegation
to Rajasthan, India in January, 2012.
Rajasthan welcomes Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce led Canadian delegation in their artistic and
cultural traditions which reflect the ancient Indian
way of life. Welcome of delegation reflected rich and
varied folk culture from villages which is often depicted symbolic of the state.
Canadian Delegation received with warm welcome at

Jaipur
Canadian delegation discussed the scope of Canada

India relations in a luncheon roundtable with Mr.
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Luncheon Roundtable with Mr. Ashok Gehlot, Chief

Minister of Rajasthan
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preciated the Canadian delegation for taking interest

in the small and medium businesses. Mr. Naval Bajaj
emphasized the role Indian diaspora is playing in promoting Canada India trade relations.
Reception at City Palace, hosted

by Maharaja Shri Narendra Singh
RIICO-FICCI-BIP: Interactive Session with Canadian Delegation
Canadian delegation with Maharaja Narendra Singh Ji

during reception at City Palace, Jaipur
Canadian delegation during roundtable with Rajasthan Industrial Development and Investment Corporation
The ICCC and the Town of Markham participated in
a roundtable and a reception with the Rajasthan Industrial Development and Investment Corporation
(RIICO) and the Bureau of Investment Promotion.
The session was attended by 150 people, including
Rajasthans largest industrialists looking to match capabilities between the Canadian delegation and the
Rajasthani companies. Fruitful B2B meetings were
accomplished both in the formal part of the meeting
and post-meeting networking reception.
Avenues for Future Collaboration between Canada
and India:
Speakers offered important insights into about the
business opportunities in Rajasthan such as education; organic foods; IT sector; and travel and tourism;
Invitation for a Rajasthan delegation to visit Canada with a focus on mutually important sectors such as mining and minerals,
cross-border services, and energy exploration;
The ICCC offered comments about bilateral opportunities in the SME Sector, with a focus on clean technology.
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Rajasthan is famous for the majestic forts, intricately

carved temples and decorated havelis, which were built
by kings in previous ages. Jaipur, the Pink City, is noted for the ancient houses made of a type of sand stone
dominated by a pink hue.
The delegation was pleased to have an opportunity
to visit and meet with Maharaja Shri Narendra Singh
and Maharani Diya Kumari in a reception at City Palace in Jaipur. The Maharaja is well acquainted with
the Greater Toronto Area Toronto, having traveled to
Markham for an international polo tournament in
support of a local charity.
Indo-Canada Chamber of
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Bharatiya Samman Award
The ICCC was honoured to be a recipient of the
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Devisingh Patil, recognizing outstanding achievement in the field of Public Service and in recognition
of valuable contribution in promoting the honour and
prestige of India and in fostering the interests of Overseas Indians.
The PBD and its related meetings were a huge success
for the delegation. The ICCC was proud to be awarded the prestigious Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award
Canadian delegation with Maharaja Narendra Singh

Ji during reception at City Palace, Jaipur
(PBSA) by the President of India Shrimati Pratibha
Devisingh Patil for its contribution to Canada-India
relations.
ICCC in a panel discussion emphasized on the role
of Indian Diaspora organizations in Indias economic
development. In his comments, ICCC focused on the
importance of social and technological innovation to
Indias relationship with its Diaspora. In the Indian
context, technological innovations from the Indian
Diaspora can and should be harnessed to answer the
needs of the environment and society.
Members of delegation with a Rajasthani folk artist.
ICCC concluded the mission with a memorable meetings and receptions hosted for them in Jaipur. The
members of the delegation were very much impressed
with the hospitality during their stay. The members Members of delegation with a Rajasthani folk artist
of the delegation also have a glimpse of Rajasthans in a jubilant mood.
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their own land only, but carry it with them to the
Delegation during lighter moments during the visit
lands where they emigrate and keep alight the zest of
in Jaipur.
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