Issue 9

VOL 01 | ISSUE 09 | AUG 24 - AUG 30, 2013
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24 Pages
A brand new batch of
college freshers has just
hit the city.
So what does this new
frontier have in store
from them?
Freshers
SOCIALLY YOURS
PG 02
Maria Sharapova
Catching Up, Pg 24
Pour some
sugarpova
LIVE-IN
relationships
LGBI
Airport Scores
Exclusive
interview
with
Seema
Biswas
PG
07
APSC
CRACKING THE
CODE
F `EE
FALLING
The Rupee seems
to be loving
its downward
dive because it
doesn’t look to
be stopping.
PG 09
Bags
2nd place
in Customer
Satisfaction
index.
GPLUS
OPINION
POLL
previous poll
Result
Should the proposed
food bill be passed?
58% YES / 42% NO
Is the Assamese language
losing its significance?
SMS GPLUS YES/NO to 56677

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Lead story
Freshers
SOCIALLY YOURS
GPLUS AUG 24 - AUG 30, 2013
A brand new batch of college freshers has just
hit the city colleges. So what does this new
frontier have in store from them?
Mrinmoyee Hazarika
College - the word holds a romantically
nostalgic significance for
people of all ages and as for the
newcomers, it symbolises their step up to
a life free of the disciplinarian shackles of
a school. With the commencement of the
new academic session this month, the college
campuses of the city are teeming with
fresh, young faces. As the seniors are gearing
up to welcome them, the juniors too
are excited about their newfound freedom.
Overcoming fear and inhibition, all of
them are looking forward to explore themselves
in the coming years. Well, some are
even looking forward to meet their soul
mates!
GPlus visited the top four colleges of
the city – Cotton College, Handique Girl’s
college, Gauhati Commerce College and
B. Barooah College to find out what the
freshers and their seniors had to say.
COTTON COLLEGE
Ruchin Mujib
TDC 1st year, Mathematics honours
For me, joining college is a new and different
experience. I completed my higher secondary
from Salt Brook academy, Dibrugarh and there
was neither any college week nor any other programme
organised. It was only after joining Cotton
College that I came to know that I could sing.
Moreover, I bagged the third position in singing
in the hostel week competition. However, my expectations
were opposite and I thought it would
be a bad experience to live in the college hostel.
I feared that I would be ragged, but after coming
here, I realised that there was no such environment
either at college or in the hostels. I have
even made new friends out here. The seniors are
very friendly and help us with our academics too.
I did have a girlfriend before but we broke
up and it was a bad experience. My lifestyle has
changed as well. Earlier, we had to sit for exams
frequently but now I have time for myself and I
can hang out with my friends whenever I want. In
short, I have found freedom but at the same time,
I would not neglect my studies.
Ananya Dutta
HS 1st year, Arts
I get the feeling that I am studying in ‘Cotton
College’. I am staying at the college hostel and it
gives a homely feel. The environment in the college
is also good. When I was in school, I had to
stay inside a single room for the whole day but
here, we have to move around to attend different
classes.
Prior to starting my life in the hostel, I was
scared, but after meeting my seniors, I lost all my
fears. We were asked to introduce ourselves in a
funny way before the hostel seniors and we enjoyed
it a lot. Apart from studies, I like to sing and
write poetry and If I get a chance, I would like to
continue doing so in the future too.
I do not have a boyfriend, but I have the experience
of writing love letter (laughs). I wrote one
while taking part in a competition organised in
the college hostel. I do not have a Facebook account
either.
Anamika Sarania
HS 1st year, Arts
It is an altogether
new experience for me
and I am taking my time
to adjust to the new environment,
both at the college and the hostel. In
the beginning, I felt really homesick but now I am
getting used to it and starting to like this new life.
I have made some new friends here in the
college but sometimes, some local students start
throwing their weight around, which is irritating.
I talk with my new classmates though not everyone.
I am very inclined towards sports, especially
athletics. As for boyfriends, I currently do not
have any but I believe that in order to build a relationship,
there should be trust between the two
persons involved.
The one thing I do not like in the hostel is
lining up for the bathroom in the morning but I
hope I get used to it soon.
Fresh off the blocks: The ‘new ones’ of Cotton College
B. BAROOAH
COLLEGE
Mrinal Das
HS 1st year, Arts
I am free now. Earlier,
we were confined to one
classroom and now we are
free. I have also bunked
classes with my friends.
I have been taking vocal lessons since class four
and want to continue to keep singing in the future as
well. Besides, the seniors have been very helpful and
I have found very good friends among them.
I have a girlfriend, whom I had met just after
joining college. It is a new and good experience for
me.
Mausumi Das
HS 1st year, Arts
College is a good experience
and I am enjoying
the freedom to the fullest. I
have bunked classes with my
friends and roamed around inside the college campus.
I have made some new friends but my seniors
are friendlier. I have joined NCC and I also love to
sing. The seniors out here are very friendly and helpful.
I have not faced any problem of ragging.
Except studies, I do compete in dresses with my
friends. I had a boyfriend, but we broke up. However,
it was a good experience.
“
We do not rag our juniors, but there are some rules
and regulations in the hostels which are meant to be followed
by everyone. We are proud of them and try to initiate
interaction with them, so that we could live like a family.
Some might misunderstand it as ragging.

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GAUHATI COMMERCE COLLEGE
Bijeta Dutta
HS 1st year
It is a totally different experience studying in a college. We can attend
classes according to our own wishes. Of course, there are attendance issues
and therefore to keep up with that, we try not to miss our classes. However,
we feel more independent. Instead of carrying lunch boxes for, we can now
visit the college canteen.
The faculties and seniors are great out here - very friendly and always ready to help us. We are
not being ragged; just some seniors asked for our introductions. I do not have any boyfriend but
it is a kind of relationship which can bring a smile and happiness to my face.
Simanta Goswami
HS 1st year
College is freedom. If school life is like being in a pond, then the college
life is like being in a sea. It is very important how we use our freedom.
I was a bit nervous on the very first day. But, after meeting my classmates
and seniors, I was fine. Now, I am have gained confidence too.
After joining Commerce College, I have experienced heavy changes in my lifestyle. When I
was in school, I had to get up early but, it is okay if I get up a little late now. Moreover, the academic
pressure has also increased and when I see my friends achieving something, I too want to
do the same.
I have joined the scouts and guides team in the college and plan to join the defense in future.
My experience in love is 50-50 and I am looking forward to meet someone here.
SENIORS’
EXPECTATIONS
HANDIQUE GIRL’S COLLEGE
Bhaswati Bhattacharyya &
Jugabrata Parasar
TDC 1st year, Sanskrit honours
We have learnt many things
after joining college. We had both
studied in a junior college during
our higher secondary and therefore did not have a taste of real college life until
we joined Handique. Here in Guwahati, we both stay together in the college
hostel and are learning a lot from the seniors. We are also facing fewer restrictions
and more competition here.
Our friends have filled the gap created by the absence of parents. The feeling
of loneliness has been replaced by constant companionship amongst our
numerous friends. We have taken part in various competitions like essay writing,
dancing, singing and extempore speech at the hostel. We have never been
in a romantic relationship but we might want one after graduation.
Bidisha Kashyap
TDC 1st year, English Honours
When I was leaving home, I had a lot of apprehensions.
However, now I have made a lot of new friends
and starting my new life. Even after joining college,
we do not find any time to hang out. There are regular
classes and it would be good if we could get some more breaks.
The seniors in the hostel are very cooperative and we have faced not any
ragging either at college or in the hostel. I did have a boyfriend before and
after one and half years of relationship, we broke up. I would never say that it
was a bad experience.
Satyabrat Gogoi
TDC, 3rd sem, Cotton college
The juniors are academically good and we want
them to study harder. But, at the same time, we
want them to be good citizens. They should learn
some social behavior, which would help them in
their future.
Some students do not know how to respect
their seniors and some even use drugs, we try to
make sure that they do not do it.
We do not rag our juniors, but there are some
rules and regulations in the hostels which are
meant to be followed by everyone. We are proud of
them and try to initiate interaction with them, so
that we could live like a family. Some might misunderstand
it as ragging.
In the college, we do not know all the students
by their names but, get to know some of them who
are performing well in their studies and other activities.
We would be very happy to help them.
Jyotismita Deka
TDC 5th sem, Cotton college
It is not easy to get into Cotton college and we
know that everybody comes here with good marks.
But, that does not mean that we should show off
and that is what we want from our juniors.
They should follow the rules and regulations of
the college and hostels as well. We stay here in the
hostel like a family and we want our family to perform
well in every aspect of life.
Besides, in order to do well in the examinations,
we have now reduced the amount of extracurricular
activities in the hostels. The new comers
are very talented in all fields like dancing, singing
and acting. We always encourage them explore
their talents.
We never rag our juniors. Even after that, if
someone does get ragged, they can report to the
anti-ragging committee of our college.
Pallavi Sharma
TDC 3rd sem, Handique Girl’s
college
When I was a fresher, I learnt
a lot from my seniors. Even after
being an Assamese girl, I was
not fluent in Assamese because I had grown up in
Arunachal Pradesh. But, now with the help of my
seniors, I can speak Assamese fluently. I have even
learnt how to shop for the hostel mess.
All we want from our juniors is to follow the
norms of the hostel and the college. They will learn
a lot and gain confidence, if they follow the rules
properly.
This year, our college is celebrating its platinum
jubilee. The new girls are the lucky ones, because
they have joined in college on such a good occasion.
They should try to take advantage of all the
facilities available in the college.
Manash Protim Das
TDC 5th sem, B. Barooah college
The juniors are good and we
want support from them. We do
not want to harass them. We just
try to build a relationship and expect
them not to misunderstand it as ragging.
This time, the cut off marks for admission in
both higher secondary and degree courses have
risen and so we have more talented students. They
are good in extracurricular activities and we have
already started earmarking them to take part in
youth festivals and other competitions.
Apart from the parents, the teachers and seniors
in the college are expecting more from the
new generation. With sparkling eyes, they too
dream of achieving a lot in their lives. It is this time,
which outlines their future. We wish them luck to
succeed in the future with flying colours.
“
Apart from
the parents, the
teachers and seniors
in the college
are expecting
more from the
new generation.
With sparkling
eyes, they too
dream of achieving
a lot in their
lives. It is this
time, which outlines
their future.
We wish them
luck to succeed
in the future with
flying colours.
Everything seems positive at all
ends. The academic scenario scene
looks on the up and everyone is enthusiastic
about extracurricular activities
too. Ragging does not seem to be too
prevalent in the city as in the other cities
of India.
With dreamy eyes, they step into
the future with the help of teachers and
seniors. Here’s wishing them all the
very best for the future.

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LGBI Airport Scores
Bags 2nd place in Customer Satisfaction index.
rahul chanda
People outside the Northeast
might think that this region
is still underdeveloped to
move around, but there is good
news for Guwahatians, who can
feel proud about the fact that the
Guwahati Airport came second in
customer satisfaction among other
national airports. According to a
survey of 11 airports in the country,
conducted by the Airports
Council International (ACI), the
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International
Airport in Ahmedabad
is the best, followed by Lokpriya
Gopinath Bordoloi International
Airport, Guwahati.
The survey was carried out
at the 11 airports run by the Airports
Authority of India (AAI)
- Chennai, Kolkata, Jaipur, Goa,
Ahmedabad, Pune, Lucknow,
Srinagar, Calicut, Guwahati and
Trivandrum. Among these airports,
Ahmedabad stood first with
the satisfaction index of 4.13 on a
scale of 5 followed by Guwahati,
Lucknow and Srinagar. ACI is an
international body of the confederation
of airports, which carries
out the survey independently and
offers indices of satisfaction based
on the responses provided by passengers.
To check the real scenario,
we visited the airport and tried to
conduct a review on our own.
Employees’
take
As the LGBI Airport is maintained
by the employees of the
Airports Authority of India, their
efforts are the first factors which
has made the achievement possible.
Airports Authority Employees
Union Regional Secretary Pabitra
Das said, “People outside Northeast
think that Guwahati, Assam
and Northeast as a whole is still a
jungle and is underdeveloped. Our
main goal is to compete with other
so-called developed places and
prove that we are on the same level.
Thinking on those lines, we have
been working for years to establish
an identity in the national scenario.
Pursuing the central management,
in 2011 we got the opportunity
to organise a National football
tournament which was held at the
Sarusajai stadium. The Central HQ
based in Delhi was so impressed
by our conduct that the football
tournament was again held in Guwahati
in 2012, and this time in the
Judge’s Field.”
Total airports
in India
126
In Guwahati
70
Every day flight
movement
Total passengers in the
month of June
430538
People waiting for transport ( L) and passengers (R) at the airport
Das said, “After proving ourselves
nationally in organising activities,
after 100 years of the origin
of AAI, on the 4th, 5th and 6th of
August this year, for the first time,
we organised the All India conference
of AAI in Guwahati. Delegates
from 126 airports in India participated
and more than 800 people
were a part of the conference. It
was a big success. Hence, by organising
these events we have proved
that we are no lesser than anyone.
Customer satisfaction is our main
aim. We are a service oriented organisation
and not a product and
so, providing the best service to
our customers is our duty.”
If the results have been so encouraging,
then why is the government
planning to privatise the
airport? Das says that “the Government
has its own plans. If you
remember, flight fares to Delhi
were never so expensive before,
but after the Delhi airport was
privatised, passengers have to pay
additional service charges and the
ticket prices have gone up. The government
brags that they want to
develop the airport, but why don’t
they develop the city first. If they
think that privatising can develop
the airport, I say let’s have a competition.
Let the private players
run an area, and we too run a part.
People will then see who is better.”
He further cited the example

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The arrival area of the LGBI Airport
Passengers going through a security check
of Hyderabad and said, “In Hyderabad
what the government did
is close down the old airport run
by AAI, and started running a different
airport which is privatised.
This way, people cannot differentiate,
as there is no option available.
Actually, the main concept of privatisation
is providing the properties,
mainly land, to the big private
players and gaining while leasing
the property. We are totally against
privatisation and can compete
more efficiently in the national scenario
as a government body.”
The authority
W e
wanted
to get
the facts
s t r a i g h t
from the
horse’s
m o u t h
and so, after talking to the employees
union, we paid a visit to
the LGBI Airport Director, Atul
Dikshit. He said, “Customer satisfaction
survey happens quarterly
every year. There are 34 points; 17
points are for other agencies like
security and CISF and we have to
co-ordinate with everyone. There
are certain criterias like how courteous
and expeditious the service
is, total time taken for check in,
receiving of luggage, cleanliness, if
the food and other products available
at the airport provides value
for money and so on.”
But can the Guwahati airport
ever capture the number one position?
Dikshit says, “It can be done
by a collective effort. As a simple
example, no matter how much
we try, people do spit after having
paan. Not everybody but there are
people who do it, even workers. So,
everybody has to be responsible to
keep the surroundings clean. There
are some external factors as well
which matters, like the travel time
to the city from the airport, parking
facilities, water logging and so
on, which is not taken care by us.
Ahmedabad bagged the first position
this time because they also
acquired a new building recently
which matters.” He further added
that people should feel proud to
visit the airport and with a collaborated
effort, we can set a benchmark.
Customers
IIPM student Ankush Vohra
said, “I have arrived
from Delhi
and I feel that the
service provided at
Guwahati Airport
is the best. I feel very safe here and
it is not very crowded like the other
airports. The staff have provided
good service to us.”
A corporate sector employee
Tilak Raj, who visited Guwahati
for the first time
said, “I am not that
happy here.” Expressing
his reason
for unhappiness, he
said, “My CDMA
mobile phone is not working and I
can’t even see a PCO. I have come
from Hyderabad and there is no
comparison between these two airports.”
A frequent flier,
Tapeshwar Tyagi
feels LGBI airport
cannot be second
as it still has to be upgraded. He
said, “Scanning of luggage is still
manual here. Counters are less
and the toilets are definitely not
up to the mark. They have fewer
scanners here compared to other
airports. The departure at the first
floor is good but the one on the
ground floor requires renovation.
So, there’s still a long way to go.”
Spicejet employee
Urvashi Talukdar
feels that to
improve the service
quality here, it has
still to be upgraded. She said, “The
flight loads should be increased.
At present we are providing food
on a flight, which is paid. I think
it should be free. There is a lack of
facilities in the airport which can
be improved.”
An IIT research scholar
Kawaldeep Kaur said, “We are yet
to meet the standards. I came to
receive someone and I have been
standing outside the arrival gate
for the last half an hour as there is
no place to sit. There are no good
restaurants outside where I can
wait.”
In spite of the contrasting
views that people have, the fact is
that the LGBI airport is second in
customer service if the survey conducted
by ACI is credible. There is
also the debate about the privatisation
of the airport. Will it help the
passengers or it is a money making
scheme? The government will have
its own view, but the employees
are also right in this regard as they
want to compete with others. But,
isn’t it true that before developing
the airport, the government should
develop the city so that the inflow
of people increases and more and
more people realise that the region
is not underdeveloped? Shouldn’t
the traffic chaos be managed so
that the passengers can reach the
airport on time? When will the
Guwahati airport become one of
the best not only in customer service
but all around?

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City
VOX POP
Guwahati
expansion plan
GREAT
GARBAGE
GATEWAY
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With a constant rise of population in the
capital city of Assam, expansion of the
periphery areas seems to be a top priority
now. The government plans to expand Guwahati
in a planned manner as the city has been witnessing
unplanned growth over the time. With Guwahati expanding
at a fast pace, the entire city is changing with
its greenery diminishing and concrete jungles coming
up everywhere. The GMDA and the GMC had earlier
announced plans for expansion but were unable to
execute them systematically. Although buildings have
come up rapidly in every nook and corner of the city,
many of them have contributed to the unplanned process,
making the city vulnerable from many angles.
Although the government has once again announced
for an expansion plan, it cannot be executed without
a thorough research.
The Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority’s
plans to extend the boundaries of the present metropolitan
area is undergoing a difficult phase as the
capital is facing problems from tribal belts surrounding
the city from east, west and south directions and
these areas cannot be included in the proposed plan.
Although it has been planned every time with no action
being taken, this time an immediate solution
must be placed on the table.
Olivia Marchand, Teacher
The growth factor of our city seems exponential and chaotic. Slogans of a greener
and cleaner Guwahati just echo in the air whilst the reality is a periscope view of the
horizon. Growth is good until it is logically explainable, but once the reason starts getting
mixed with the big dreams of a hollow future, the product is less appreciable and more
accountable. What Guwahati needs is to be exhumed from the exploited overgrowth of
meaningless concrete to something more planned and responsible.
Simanta Das, PR Professional
Guwahati is a city, which is surrounded by greenery we get from the towering hills
all around it but they are being cut down ruthlessly to make new areas and roads. In this
way, the green belt is getting destroyed and some of the most beautiful places are no more.
The things that the Northeast was famous for have slowly been laid to rest in the name of
expansion and welfare.
Arshadur Rahman Saikia, Student
Various amenities are required when creating an extended city, out of which water is
of utmost priority. Guwahati has seen a drastic change in terms of expansion but it has not
been able to do much in providing proper water resource. The other problem is the flash
floods which inundate the city. Existent problems should be solved first rather than just
focusing on what needs to be done next.
Bankim P Borah, Advocate
Expansion of any city is mandatory when there is a lack of living space within the
city. But again, outskirts and suburbs of a city mean industries and factories with less
residential settlement and so, expansion should be carried out in a way where people and
industries exist separately, as residential and industrial areas cannot be planned together.
Partha Pratim Pathak, Student
Expansion as we all know is more or less related to development but it will be wrong
to say that expansion is always for the better. Guwahati is expanding but at what cost? In
the name of expansion, we are cutting down trees indiscriminately and destroying fertile
agricultural lands in which big malls and industries will be built thus destroying the scenic
beauty of the region. In due course of time, the adverse effects will increase even more.
I
was walking on the broken footpath, returning from work. The
sun was late to leave the sky that afternoon. Tired from the day’s
sweat and frustration, a pile of garbage lay in front of me like a bed
of roses or that is what I wished. Instantaneously, like a robot programmed
to react throughout life, my forehead did the crunches and
my hands perfectly placed themselves over my nose. I tried to find my
way through this pile of biscuit packets, cola bottles, decaying food
and other things that I’d rather not have seen. Few other passengers of
that footway also seemed to do the same as me but a bit more enthusiastically,
I suppose. The two women in saris, who were few seconds
ahead of me, looked well trained in this venture. As seasoned players
they perfectly lifted their saris to little above ankle length and leaped
right across this mess. I was still hopping. A gentleman was next. He
looked like someone who would join the “senior citizen” club very
soon. As he too made an effort to hold his khakis just above ankle
length, a sentence of anger and concern popped out his mouth. “Kunu
sense nai manuhburor!” (People have no sense!).”
Reaching home, I washed the dirt off. They too probably did the
same. This is not the “Huwoni Axom” we so proudly call home.
Complaints! All we hear are complaints. It’s time ‘WE’, the people
take control. We want our home, our locality, our Axom to be clean,
picturesque but we do not want to get our hands dirty.
Let us wake up and actually take a stand, do something. We remember
our previous generations for bringing us freedom by sacrificing
their lives. What will be our generation remembered for?
Generate awareness, firstly inside you and then spread this awareness
among others. The first effort to throw the packet of garbage into
the dustbin has to be made by us, and only then will the unaware people
learn. Even then, if some remain blind, we can make them see light
by citing our own example. And after much effort, if the very few who
for some reason, refuse to see and remain oblivious, we always are just
one phone call away from reporting to the Municipal Board of our city.
If we are waiting for the change to come, let’s be sure to bring our
favorite pastime. We are protecting our home from the world, while
our insides are rotting, fast. It is time to say, ENOUGH!.
CITIZEN JOURNALIST
Olivia Marchand
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City
WHAT IS AN AMATEUR
THEATRE GROUP? FOR
US, IT DOES NOT EXIST
– Seema Biswas
Mrinmoyee Hazarika
In her recent visit to Assam, the actress has once again left the audience
spellbound with her acting in the Assamese version of Girish Karnad’s
play ‘Broken Images’. In an exclusive interview with GPlus, she opens up
about theatre and other issues.
Seema Biswas does not need
any introduction. In an acting
career spanning more than thirty
years, the actor has been able
to draw accolades in and around
the country. The Nalbari born
actor has brought fame to the
state of Assam when she won the
‘National Film Award for Best
Actress’ for her role in the film
Bandit Queen in 1996.
PHOTO: Pratik Dhar
If we can pay
for a sandwich
or for cable TV,
why can’t we pay
for theatre? The
same people
are constantly
misusing mobile
phones, but
hesitate to pay to
watch plays.
What made you choose Broken Images?
I was free during the mid of August and Rabijita (Gogoi), the director
of Broken Images, has been asking me to work in her project for the
last two years. But, I had been postponing it because Shabana Azmi has
been acting in the English version of the play. Although, I had not seen
it, I did not want to act in the same play for people would start making
comparisons. However, Rabijita approached me again and I asked her for
the script. I too thought of surprising the audience and I took the risk. If
I did it wrong, the maximum possibility was that people would criticise
me, but they would not murder me (laughs). I told Rabijita that I had to
go to Assam because, after spending so many years outside the state and
working in Hindi theatres for thirty years, my language has deteriorated.
But I like the tension and excitement of theatre and to enjoy it I decided
to act in Broken Images.
Among the numerous roles played by you, which one is your
favourite? Who is your favourite director?
It is very tough to say. The answer should not be hypocritical or diplomatic,
but there is no doubt I feel lucky that I have got the chance to act with
various renowned directors. I have worked with directors like Deepa
Mehta, Shyam Benegal, Shekhar Kapoor, Ram Gopal Verma, Govind
Nihilani and Sanjay Leela Bansali and it was a blessing for me.They are
all brilliant and mad about art. I love working with all of them. Honestly
speaking, all my roles are my babies. I played a very small role in Bhoot,
but when Ramu (Ram Gopal Verma) narrated the role to me, I found it
very interesting. Even if the role is small, I found it very challenging to act.
I cannot forget my roles in Bandit Queen, Water and Khamoshi.
What do you prefer more – Cinema or theatre?
I prefer both. I love acting but, I do not prefer acting for television. Every
month, I get offers for television roles but I cannot afford to put on makeup
and be in the same get-up everyday for a whole month. Sometimes,
even the dates do not match. I love acting and in my next life too, I would
love to be born as an actor but, with more beauty (laughs).
Your take on the theatre scenario of Assam.
To be honest, I cannot comment on this because I hardly stay here and
watch Assamese plays. But I have heard about amateur theatre groups.
But then, what is an amateur theatre group? For us, it does not exist. We
are professional and it is our life and passion. If someone wants to be a
lawyer, then he will study law. Likewise, if someone wants to do business,
they will do it. We love acting. It gives us bread and butter but the amateur
theatre groups do not pay and people will not take it seriously. People will
not buy tickets. If we can pay for a sandwich or for cable TV, why can’t we
pay for theatre? The same people are constantly misusing mobile phones,
but hesitate to pay to watch plays.
Any plans to do an Assamese movie?
I would love to. I have received two scripts a few months back. Now, I am
going through one of them and have asked them to provide me with the
full concept of the movie. The stories are good and only after consulting
with the producers about the screenplay, I would give my consent.

8
Society
PRATIK DHAR
GPLUS AUG 24 - AUG 30, 2013
Autism is not a disease
The feeling of being human
and not being able to connect
with the society around
us is something we want to stay
miles away from. The essence of our
life is to live with our family, friends
and the people around with whom
interaction takes up half of our
time. But then, this is not so with
some of the special human beings
around us. These people long to do
things in their own ways and do not
like too much intervention. They
tend to keep to themselves and live
in their own make-believe world.
Autism comes from the word
auto meaning ‘self ’. It is a developmental
disorder that affects the
brain’s normal development of social
and communication skills. It
is also a wide-spectrum disorder,
which indicates that no two people
with autism will have similar symptoms.
As well as experiencing varying
combinations of symptoms,
some people will have mild symptoms
while others will have severe
ones. Children suffering from autism
remain so engaged with themselves
that they often do not like to
interact with other peoples of the
society. They like to remain aloof
because they cannot express freely
like others do. A child with autism
will not develop quickly enough.
Their cognitive skills may develop
rapidly but their social and language
skills may not. If their language
skills develop fast, then their
motor skills might not.
The Symptoms
Children with autism usually
find difficulties in pretend-play, social
interaction and in verbal and
nonverbal communication. As they
get older, the problems with autism
become more varied. There are
many warning symptoms but they
basically revolve around impaired
social skills, speech and language
difficulties and inflexible behaviour.
With autism they may often miss
the hints or gestures we make to
each other to catch attention. Also
with such disorder they might not
know that somebody is trying to
initiate a conversation with them.
Perhaps sometimes they are interested
in talking to a particular person
or a group, but do not possess
the same skills as others to become
involved in a discussion.
What they say
Kakoli Nath, a Speech Therapist
and an Audiologist, says that
people with autism have sensory
problems as their five senses are
not balanced because of which they
are either hypo sensitive or hyper
sensitive. They feel unusual distress
when their routines are changed
and perform repeated body movements.
They also have
communication difficulties,
finding it hard
to make conversation,
making proper eye
contact and use gestures,
as their language
learning skills are not
normal. People with
Asperger syndrome,
which is a disorder on
the autism spectrum,
as well as people with
high-functioning autism
and pervasive developmental
disorders,
have average or above
average intelligence
and people with these
disorders make up
about 40% of people on
the autism spectrum.
The other 60% have intellectual disabilities
that range from moderate
to severe. To often reduce the sensory
problems or dysfunction, they
are given occupational therapy and
language therapy. A majority of the
autistic children have an associated
disorder called Attention Deficit
Hyperactive Disorder and to reduce
Prenatal factors that may
contribute to autism
Taking antidepressants during pregnancy,
especially in the first 3 months
Nutritional deficiencies early in pregnancy,
particularly not getting enough folic acid
The age of the mother (children born to older
fathers also have a higher risk of autism)
Complications at or shortly after birth, including
very low birth weight and neonatal
anaemia
Maternal infections during pregnancy
Exposure to chemical pollutants during
pregnancy
such hyperactivity, physical activity
should be part of the curriculum.
She has also laid stress on the point
that the various therapies including
physical activities must be done
with proper team work and should
not be done separately.
Shahnaz Begum, a Special
Educator at ‘Akangsha’, says this is
A nursery for the autistic children
Liza with her educators Shahnaz Begum, Rupa Saikia, Anita Barman and a friend
not actually a psychological
problem but a neuro-development
deficit because of
which the brain does not
develop at a normal rate.
She said every child with
such disorder has different
behaviours and they as
educators behave with them
accordingly. They use flash
cards, picture cards and
word cards to teach them
about a product or a topic
because they learn better
by seeing. She also added
by saying that though the
disorder does not have a
perfect cure but they try to
train them with their best
knowledge to make them
self dependent with time.
Parents
Most parents of children with
autism suspect that something is
wrong by the time the child is 18
months old and so seek help by the
time the child is 2. Some children
with autism appear normal before
the age of 1 or 2 and then suddenly
lose language or social skills they
had learnt earlier. A mother of an
autistic child says that earlier it was
hard for her to accept the reality.
She did not accept it because she
was afraid that people would laugh
at her child. Even today, she treats
her son normally with a hope to
make him normal but also says that
it is better to accept early because
many parents do not know about
autism and early awareness is very
much necessary. Another mother in
one of the autism centres said that
her daughter is having socialising
problems. She mentioned that she
and her husband had to undergo a
few counselling sessions because of
their daughter’s disorder and said it
is very important for every parent
to try and communicate with their
children regularly.
A mother’s affection
Famous Assamese film personality,
Kashmiri Saikia drew inspiration
from the fact that her own
daughter, Liza is autistic and the
love of a mother took shape in the
form of a school named ‘Akangsha’.
The people afflicted with this disorder
do not have too many places
to go to and she wanted the best
for her child, so it made her think
about other kids as well, who could
benefit from such an endeavor.
In the end
It is not true that a person with
autism does not have feelings. They
have emotions just like everyone
else. Maybe they are unable to express
themselves normally but they
too need love, care and affection in
the same way that we do. The myth
that autistic people have no feelings
must be eradicated because it only
leads to misunderstanding. Therefore,
it is important that people
become familiar with autism and
know more about it in a much better
way.

GPLUS AUG 24 - AUG 30, 2013 9
Business
F `EEFALLING
SHAMBHAVI
The Rupee seems to be loving its downward dive
because it doesn’t look to be stopping.
It is getting worse with each passing day, the Rupee is
having a free fall and the Government in New Delhi is a
mute spectator to the Rupee’s sliding.
However, people across the country are feeling the
pangs of the falling rupee. The present economic crisis is
unprecedented and India is back to its pre reform era of
1991. The Deutsche Bank has said, in a note, that the rupee
may slide to 70 to the dollar in a month or so, although some
revival is expected by the end of the year.
Regulator Reserve Bank Of India (RBI), on August
14, announced stern measures, including curbs on Indian
firms investing abroad and on outward remittances by resident
Indians. RBI has also raised key interest rates and announced
that banks should keep more funds in cash reserve
ratio. However, industry opinion is that this is a futile attempt
on preventing the downward slide of rupee against
dollar.
WHY THIS MESS
Economists blame the policy paralyses of the present
government as one the main reason for the fiasco. Huge
spending on populist schemes with an eye on the elections
is another factor contributing to the fall. Besides the demand
of US currency from importers and banks, continuous
capital outflows, widening current account deficit and
dollar›s strength against other currencies overseas amid expectation
that the Federal Reserve will soon taper its bondbuying
programme, has put pressure on the rupee.
IMPORTERS/EXPORTERS
While importers are bleeding, exporters are making hay
out of the present crisis. Importers are forced to pay more
rupees on importing products. For exporters, it means
earning in dollars and translates into more rupees. In
addition, a weak rupee will make Indian produce more
competitive in global markets, which will be fruitful for
India’s exports.
Imported goods: It is time to avoid imported goods.
For example if you bought a product valued at USD 1,
you paid around Rs 54 a few weeks ago but you will now
have to shell out close to Rs 65 for the same product.
MAJOR WORRY
India hugely relies on imported crude oil to meet its
domestic demand. This mean price of petroleum products
will go up which in turn will trigger inflation. This is more
dangerous for Northeast India as the region has to rely on
imports from other Indian states to meet its day-to-day requirement
of essential commodities. Transportation cost is
also likely to zoom up.
A weak rupee will increase the burden of Oil Marketing
Companies (OMCs) and this will surely be passed on to the
consumers as the companies are allowed to do so following
deregulation of petrol and partial deregulation of diesel.
Students studying abroad: There are a lot
of students from Assam who are studying aboard whose
monthly cost of stay will increase substantially. Expenses
incurred towards the university/college fee as well as that
of living will shoot up, thereby putting a huge burden on
the students.
Tourism: This is not the time to holiday aboard. Northeasterners
have a passion to travel aboard and travel charges
as well as hotel charges will escalate drastically. Foreign
travellers will have a cheap stay in India.
Remittances: Those working aboard will get good
returns now. Depreciation of the Rupee is certainly good
news for the overseas Indians. Those working abroad can
gain more on remitting money to their homeland.
The Indian corporate is bleeding and business tycoons
like Anil Ambani are big losers. While the Indian incorporations
will have to face the direct hit, over time, the common
man will be impacted as well.
Fortunes are changing fast while many top companies
like Tata, Birla, Reliance Industries, Lanco and Adanis have
huge exposure in foreign currency; many other Indian
companies are immersed in loans from abroad without any
forward cover.
NORTHEAST INDIA
PERSPECTIVE
Northeast India accounts for Rs 1000 Crores of export
out of which agriculture will account for less than 5
percent. Bulk of the export is tea, coal and limestone. According
to the Union commerce ministry, the formal border
trade across the Northeast is less than 1% of India’s exports.
Tea, coal limestone from the region is exported and
the return from these will be good.
FLORICULTURE
Floriculturists of Northeast
India are feeling
the pangs as the
import bill
has increased
by a
whopping 20 percent. Plants and plastic
sheets for green houses are imported from outside the
country. Rajesh Prasad, Managing Director of Zopar group,
which deals in flower said, “Our import bill has increased
by 20 percent. We generally import to the tune of Rs 2 Crore
annually.”
Prasad said, “We were not very keen on exporting flowers
as the domestic demand of flowers including Anthurium,
orchid, Gerbera, Lilium and roses has increased. The
region’s daily output of these flowers taken together will be
not less than 30,000 pieces and 20,000 pieces comes from
the other Indian states. Around 1000 farmers are associated
with the sector. Prasad said, “In supply of planting material
to government we have to give it at the earlier price which
means a huge loss to us as the Rupee is facing volatility.”
VOICE OF CONCERN
R.S.Joshi, Chairman of the Federation
of Industry and Commerce
of the North East Region (FINER)
said the situation is bad and the
mess which we are in is due to the
faulty policies of the Government.
“It not the RBI’s job to clear the
mess, the government has to do
something. Common people are
burdened.”

10
Space
GPLUS AUG 24 - AUG 30, 2013
PRATIK DHAR
Interior designing is not only about beautifying the interiors
of a house but also to make it more systematic in terms of its
functionality. A spacious house may look unplanned, whereas
a small house with its planned features may be the best place
to live in. The interior of a house must be aesthetically appealing
but should also be well utilised. The interiors of a house
may not look as important as the architecture of a house for
many, but in present world, where every single inch of space
counts, definitely needs a proper planning for the best use of
the available area.
It is often difficult to decide which interior design meets
the needs until it is put to practical use. Finding oneself with
the house, either newly built or remodelled with the most appropriate
interior designs clearly depicts the person’s own taste
for style and utility.
LIVING
WITH
STYLE
Working with the Interior Designer
While interior designing is about coming up with ideas,
providing solutions for disciplined space usage, interior designers
are more or less the solution giving experts. They are
responsible for understanding the prime necessities of their
clients and accordingly design spaces that have quality, utility
and aesthetics in every way. Interior designers evaluate
the space, try to learn the client’s needs, come up with different
options that make the best use of the area and what
the client wants to have and then efficiently design the plan.
It is through there planned design that actually helps the clients
to exhibit their true lifestyles to others. There are many
challenges that come with design, so, the more interior designers
understand their client’s needs, the better they can
plan the space and design it for the client.
Interior Designing in Guwahati
Guwahati is a fast developing city and with such developments,
the demands and needs of the people are speedily
gliding up. Mr Rajeev Das, a Space Designer and ‘Director’
of F.A.T Design and Consultancy, Guwahati, says
Costing structure
Design
3 to 4 percent of the total project cost (Which may
vary according to the nature of the project)
Labours
Raw materials
wages of labours engaged x number of working days
as per the actual market price
that there has been a vast growth in the field of interior
designing. Nowadays people have come to know about it
and about space and its utilization. He said “I have moved
back to Guwahati in 2008 and since then I have seen an
enormous growth in this domain. I have seen about 60% to
70% growth in this field and this is because, the purchasing
power of the common people have increased tremendously.
People of Guwahati have started showing their desire for
concepts of space designs and their advantages”.
Guwahati’s Market
He said that at present, the demand for interior designing
and planning has increased because the architects too
have entered the field. Many of them nowadays have put forward
the package system which includes both the plans for
structural design of the building along with its interior designs.
They also absorb the independent interior designers
with them as this fetch a higher amount of profit by working
on both of the projects. Since there is no proper fees structure
of the interior designers, many of them often under
quote the remuneration amount for finalising the deal with
the client and with a hope to get more clients.
Cost Scenario
In a city like Guwahati, apart from the flats and commercial
spaces, a large portion of the assignments also come
from old houses which needs much of overhauling or remodelling.
According to Mr. Das, some interior designers
charge for only the portion of the project they are hired for
while others may charge for the entire project which includes
the design plan, providing of labour force, bringing
the quality raw materials etc. This is also known as ‘Turnkey’,
an end to end solution. Under the ‘Turnkey’ system,
a client would have to doll out a minimum of Rs 1000 to
Rs 1200 per square feet for designing the interiors of his
house in Guwahati. Under the same system, the rate would
increase by 15% to 20% outside Guwahati due to the dearth
of raw materials in other districts of Assam and the same
would increase by around 30% in other states in the north
east region.
The designers’ also charge their fees based on three
components. Design, that includes the drawing support and
supervision and under which the amount charged is 3% to
4% of the total project cost and which may vary according
to the nature of the project. Labours, calculated on the basis
of the labour charge of total number of labours engaged in
the project multiplied by number of days they have worked
based on current market rates and authorised schedules.
And lastly, the raw materials they provide as per the actual
market price.

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12
Life
GPLUS AUG 24 - AUG 30, 2013
LIVE-IN
relationships
Does Guwahati like the idea of two people in a
relationship living together, trying them out,
before they tie the knot?
RAHUL CHANDA
Does it work?
Live-in relationships have been around
for centuries but were often kept under
wraps. These days however, many couples
are quite open about their life choices and
choose to live-in with the person they are
committed to before taking the next step:
marriage. Many old-fashion parents don’t
approve of live-in relationships before marriage
and may find it embarrassing to explain
such a relationship to their friends and other
family members, but with the hectic pace of
life, a live-in relationship may often seem the
best option at hand. What is the scenario in
Guwahati? Does the trend exist here? If yes,
does it work? Do live-in relationships ever
turn into marriages?
Positive approach
With divorce cases steadily rising every
year, marriage is starting to seem like a scary
proposition for many young couples. Is he/
she the person I want to live the rest of my
life with? How can I be sure that he/she is the
one? Is my partner overtly possessive? Will
he/she have a problem if I work late? The list
goes on and on. In such a scenario, the option
to live with a partner before marriage
and understand each other well, so that the
future conflicts are avoided, sounds like a
good idea.
Club DMD’s resident DJ Poison has been
in a live-in relation for the last four years and
is confident of getting married to his partner.
He said, “Such relationships are a positive approach
towards life. If the partners are from
different castes then, after you start living together,
the parents can get to know the girl/
boy. It can also help to change their attitude
towards inter-caste marriage.” He explained
that not only the individuals, but the two
families can understand each other well and
bond better. According to him, such relationships
are not a revolt against the parents
and their cultural values - “It’s not a revolt
but is rather like being true in life. People get
into relationships and hide it from their parents
which anyway turn into conflicts. But if
you are in a live-in relation then it is a way
of announcing your choice of partner and in
the end, helps in understanding the partner
and the family better to bond well in future.
If the relation doesn’t work and you feel that
the partner is not fit for a lifelong relationship,
then there is always a chance to look for
someone else, which is better than getting
married and then getting divorced.”
Assamese film actor and dancer Priyashree
Kashyap backs such relationships and
has no problem with live-in relationships.
She said, “I am not in a live-in relationship
but I know some of my friends who have
been living together and are pretty happy.
There should not be any problem and people
should not oppose it because I think it’s better
to know the partners before, instead of
getting married and having a bad married
life. When there is a clamour about development
and the 21st century, then I guess livein
relationships should also be accepted.”
“
I am not in a livein
relationship but
I know some of my
friends who have
been living together
and are pretty
happy. “
ELLA DIABLO
I answer all your questions on
life, love and sex
I am a 34-year-old woman and have
been married since the last ten years. My
marriage is on the rocks. My husband is
having an affair with his colleague who
is also married and regularly gets her
home. He is not at all repentant about
this issue; instead he says that he needs
to have two women in his life since they
cater to his varied needs. What should
I do to get out of the situation? I don’t
have anyone to turn to.
- Gita
Baby you need to understand
that sexual unfaithfulness is
wired into a Man’s DNA and
you can’t do much about it. Nor
am I asking you to be a mute
spectator to his exploits. Simply
order a spy camera and install it
Risk factor
There is always a risk factor in any situation
of life. If some people support such
kind of relationships, some do believe that
it is going against the cultural values disseminated
by the elders. The main questions
people have before getting into such a bond
are - What if it doesn’t work? Will the relationship
turn into marriage? What will the
society think? Will people not indulge in
pre-marital sex in such relationships?
According to a young advertising professional
Neha Jain, it’s not wise to stay with
someone before marriage. She expressed,
“the idea of a live-in relation is going against
my values which my parents have given me.
Such relationships are always risky, as you
never know if it will turn into marriage or
not. The society learns about the relationship
and people staying together usually indulge
in physical relations, so, as a girl you end up
disrespecting yourself.”
A 32-year-old lady who doesn’t wants to
be named said, “I fell in love seven years back
and decided to live with my partner before
getting married. After four years we started
fighting on petty issues and the conflict became
bigger. I decided to break up, but after
our split, my ex-partner started defaming
me and he even uploaded my personal pictures
with him in social sites. I underwent
depression and even thought of committing
suicide. I met a friend who knows everything
about me but still loves me, so I decided to
get married. Today I am happy and believe
that living with your partner before marriage
is the worst idea one can think of and it
is sure to ruin your life.”
Thoughts differ amongst individuals.
The idea may be revolting and a taboo for
some, but many believe that it is a wise idea
to get to know the partner before marriage.
The coming days will precisely narrate the
stories and we will know if live-in relationships
will work in Guwahati or not.
at your place. The next time
your husband is busy making out
with this female in your bedroom,
save the recording and mail it to
her husband with a short and
sweet note which goes like this “
Mr. X, your wife is smitten by the
likes of Sunny Leone and intends
to feature in our next porn flick.
She has submitted this video to
display her sexual... oops acting
prowess. Do you think she has
what it takes..?”. Rest assured,
her husband will do the needful.
I am 33-year-old mother of two. My
husband has been mentally and physically
abusing me for the last 8 years. Since my
children have grown up, his behavior is
adversely affecting them as well. I am
extremely unhappy and on the verge of
depression. What should I do?
-Priyanka
Lady, under no circumstance
should you put up with this kind
of torture. Lodge a complaint
with the police but before you
do that make sure you build up
a solid bank balance. Steal from
him with effect from today and
sell all his expensive belongings
on OLX. If he confronts you,
behave like a feeble sheep who
knows nothing. And just before
you hand him over to the police,
call up a woman’s organisation to
get him battered. Trust me, such
rogues deserve nothing better.
If you have any queries for ELLA DIABLO, mail it to diablo@g-plus.in

GPLUS AUG 24 - AUG 30, 2013 13
Career
APSC CRACKING THE CODE
The Assam Public Services Commission exams are here again.
Here is our first attempt to get you ready.
PRATIK DHAR
The will to crack a high profile
competitive exam is one
of the most coveted objectives
nowadays. Every year, thousands
of such aspirants gear up for
the esteemed civil services exams
and on passing, take up charges as
bureaucrats who are considered an
exclusive clique in the general polity
of the country or at the state level.
As seen in other states, Assam
too conducts its own Public Service
Commission exams.
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Magazines
Others
The Public Service Commission
The Public Service Commission
is a body created by the Constitution
of India and the provisions
relating to Public Service
Commission have been laid down
in the Chapter-II of Part-XIV of
the Constitution. The Assam Public
Service Commission came into
existence on the 1st April, 1937 in
accordance with the provision of
the Govt. of India Act, 1935 with
Mr. James Hezelett, a retired ICS
officer from London, as its first
Chairman. The Chairman and
Members of the Commission are
appointed by the Governor of the
State and the Chairman or any other
Member of the Commission can
hold office for a period of six years
or till he or she attains the age of 62
years, whichever is earlier.
The Examination
APSC conducts its civil services
examination in two stages.
The Preliminary examination,
which is the first stage, consists of
two papers - one general studies
and the other being an optional paper.
The questions are in the multiple
choice format and the examination
acts as a screening test only.
The qualifying marks obtained in
the preliminary examination by
the candidates allow them to go
over to the next or the second stage
The Hindu & Indian Express, The Times of India and regional
newspapers.
India Today, Outlook, Competition Wizard, Yojana, Kurukshetra,
Pratiyogita Darpan.
India Year Book and Economic Survey.
of the Main examination.
The second stage or the Main
Examination consists of a written
examination and a viva-voce test.
Only candidates who are declared
qualified in the Main examination
sit for the viva-voce
following which the final selection
happens. The candidates are
interviewed by a Board or a Panel
and the marks obtained in the interview
are added to the marks obtained
in the written examination.
The Competition
Competing for civil services
exam has always been tough. Undoubtedly,
it is one of the most glorious
exams at both the national
and state levels, but qualifying
for it is no cakewalk. Mr. Diwas
Phookan, ‘Director’ of the Ace
Institute, a civil services coaching
institutes of the city, says dedication,
concentration and patience
are the key strategies for cracking
these competitive exams. He also
added by saying that a candidate
must know anything and everything
which is happening around
him or her. One has to be alert and
keep a track of all the current affairs.
Regular study for at least for
6 hours everyday is mandatory as
there is no short cut to success and
no alternative for hard work. He
also said that the last time, around
55,000 candidates appeared for the
Main exams against only 280 posts
and so there is overwhelming competition.
In such a situation, careful
selection of the optional paper
becomes very important. This time
too there are 241 numbers of posts
and more than 1 lakh candidates
are expected to apply for the examination.
Preparing for It
Being a state civil servant is not
easy as a candidate has to follow a
rigorous routine of preparation. It
may look like an impossible mission
but once the examination is
cracked, there is a different sense of
success story to tell.
To start preparing, one must
know the process of the examination
in a comprehensive manner.
For beginners, it is mandatory
to know the various stages of the
exam in details while keeping a
track about the changing trends
and patterns of the examination.
Such knowledge can be best acquired
by interacting with the seniors,
teachers and by reading the
articles of the Civil Services Toppers.
Various coaching institutes
also organise the Workshops and
Orientation Sessions for a better
understanding of civil services
exam procedures.
The preparation is not just
about studying alone or about mastering
particular topics. In fact, the
exam is more about handling multiple
simultaneous things in an appropriate
way.
To have a fine, in-depth understanding,
the basic knowledge
about subjects and topics should be
brushed up to a near perfect level.
Regular reading of the newspapers,
magazines and journals
are essential for the civil service
aspirants. Since the topics are covered
extensively and elaborately, a
candidate should make short notes
TIPS
of the topics and the stories to save
time before the examinations.
Career Opportunities
State Civil Services offer an
attractive and challenging career
to the ambitious, the aspiring and
the talented candidates. The wide
variety of jobs within the fold of
the Civil Services have relatively
greater sphere of authority and
power than any other services.
Prestige, job security, a good package,
opportunity of foreign tours
and many other perks. Civil servants,
in a way, are responsible for
implementing all developmental
and other government policies for
the welfare of the state and often
considered the backbone of the
government machinery.
One has to be alert and keep a track of all the current affairs
Regular study for at least 6 hours everyday
55,000 candidates appeared for the Mains against 280 posts last time
More than 1 lakh candidates are expected to apply for the 241 posts this time
10
Sci-fact
ways to crack
competitive examinations
•Planning: z Prior to exam preparation
you should firstly study
and analysis about the examination
essential required aspects
like qualification that is
needed, percentage of marks,
maximum and minimum age
limit.
•Clear z your Fundamentals: If you
are done with first point then in
your next step you should clear
your basic fundamentals that
you have studied in 8th, 9th,
10th standards. Matriculation
maths formulas should be on
your finger tips; brush up your
English grammar.
•Work z on your general knowledge
and keep it updated, time
by time through news media
and magazine on current affairs
and events.
•Join z coaching Institutes: It is
not necessary that you should
joint any institute for competitive
examination preparation if
you do not feel that you should
join it.
•Set z Your Goal: You should set
your realistic goal considering
your ability, time duration,
the resources you have. A good
strategy should be made to
achieve these goals.
•Create z environment by making
group circle of friends who are
interested and doing the same
examination preparation.
•Time z Management: You should
distribute equal time to each
section and more time should
be given to the section or part
in which you feel you are weak.
•Be z Positive: You should be
positive and should have faith
in yourself because it may be
not possible that you will clear
any exam in first time or in first
attempt, it will check your patience.
•Take z your mock test: In order to
solve all questions of any exam
within given time duration, you
should take sample papers and
try to solve them in a given
time period.
•Subscribe z for the magazines
which are of monthly based
editions and comes with sample
question papers.
Birds know road speed limits
Crows, house sparrows and other
species judge when to flee the road
by average traffic rates rather than
an oncoming car’s speed.
Highway-savvy birds don’t read road
signs but they may pay more attention
to speed limits than some human
drivers do. As a car roars toward
birds standing on the road, they
don’t check the driver’s exact speed
when judging how soon to fly out of
the way, says behavioral ecologist
Pierre Legagneux of the University
of Quebec in Rimouski. Instead, the
speed limit on the road, rather than
the speed of the approaching vehicle,
is a better predictor of how close a
car gets before a bird startles into
the air.
Word Of the Week
can·tan·ker·ous
(kan-tang-ker-uhs)
Adjective
disagreeable to deal with; contentious;
peevish: a cantankerous,
argumentative man.
Synonyms
quarrelsome - contentious -
peevish - shrewish
Related forms
can·tan·ker·ous·ly, adverb
can·tan·ker·ous·ness, noun
Origin
1765–75; perhaps variant of
earlier *contenkerous, reflecting
contentious, rancorous

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Reviews
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Planes 3D
Well, it flew
Director: Klay Hall
Voice cast: Dane Cook, Stacy Keach,
Priyanka Chopra, Val Kilmer
Madras Cafe
An exceptional piece of art
It’s time now to get off the clichéd
masala express and get into “Madras
Cafe” for a cup of the compelling. We
need a reality check. And we need to regain
a sense of history in Bollywood cinema
which seems lost in the hoary art of
street side tamasha, glorified and aggrandized
by processes of cinematics that are
perceived to be the elixir of pop culture.
The trenchant script, co-written by
Somnath Dey and Shubendu Bhattacharya,
attempts and succeeds in building the
same spiral of pseudo-history that Oliver
Stone built in “JFK”. I feel Indian politics,
because of the country’s multi-culturism,
is far more complex than its American
or European counterpart. Our cinema
tends to dilute, simplify and trivialise
history because we are much too wary of
and lazy about getting involved.
Not Shoojit Sircar. Not “Madras
Cafe”. Not John Abraham. What a courageous
producer and actor John has
proven himself to be, more of that later,
but the plot.
Let me say right away, that to understand
the enormity of the story told in
“Madras Cafe”, the audience ought to be
familiar with the violent history of the Sri
Lankan civil war. But even if you don’t
know that thousands of Tamilians died
in the war of separatism, it is no sweat off
the screenplay’s back.
Tucked away in the compelling creases
of the plot is a terrific thriller about the
assassination of a prime minister, who,
let it be known, is not named in the film.
Nor are the LTTE (Liberation Tigers of
Tamil Eelam), Prabakaran and the other
key players. But then this is India. Here,
secrecy and stealth are the founding fathers
of any political expose.
But you can’t escape the clutches of
history’s tyranny. Sircar’s skillful interweavement
of fact and fiction leaves little
room for scepticism. We know as we
watch with helpless astonishment, that
the ‘Prime Minister’ will die, that the
hero in this case won’t be able to save
Cast: John Abraham, Nargis Fakhri
and Raashi Khanna
Director: Shoojit Sircar
him.
Such are the heroes in real life. Unsung,
sizes smaller than life. John Abraham
skips into the part of the RAW agent
Vikram Singh with an ease and comfort
of a natural-born secret agent. If James
Bond or for that matter Kabir Khan’s Tiger
were to have any truck with real-life
politics, they would have been as believably
brave and as credibly heroic as John
in this film.
Every actor seems to take a cue from
the vast resources of authenticity at their
disposal. Specially riveting is Prakash
Belawade as John’s associate, who seems
to drink hard to escape from the enormity
of his compromise. Even Nargis
Fakhri, so self-consciously affected as
Ranbir Kapoor’s doomed soul-mate in
“Rockstar”, nails her war correspondent’s
part with her radiant presence. But I have
a quibble with her character Jaya. Why
does Jaya speak in English while Vikram
answers in Hindi?
The linguistic puzzle never quite
obstructs the devastating drama of war
violence conspiracy and betrayal. These
are dramatic points of political reckoning.
And yet Sircar keeps the proceedings
subdued and low-key. It’s a miracle how
Sircar’s narrative voice never gets shrill
even when the occasion is so ripe for
over-statement.
“Madras Cafe” is a dark deep and
satisfying film about the politics of separatism.
The film doesn’t take sides. If
it is against anything, it is the culture
of violence that nations often feed into
neighbouring countries for their own
gains. This film opens up the hitherto
unexplored genre of political drama in
Bollywood.
This is cinema signifying a comingof-age
with unforgettable visuals and
drama and a rousing mature career-defining
performance by its leading man.
Get off the train, baby. This is arguably
the best political thriller that Bollywood
has so far given us.
It may be an official Cars spinoff, but
you won’t find the name Pixar anywhere
in connection with Disney’s
Planes. While visually engaging, this
production of Disneytoon Studios -- it
was originally slated to go direct-to-
DVD -- lacks the sort of character depth
and dramatic scope normally associated
with the Pixar brand.
Granted the Cars vehicles, especially
the 2011 sequel, were never embraced by
critics as prime Pixar, but that lack of
substance never seemed to matter in toy
stores where they have been merchandising
behemoths.
Likewise the main thrust for Planes
would appear to be a surefire way to
supplement those Lightning McQueen
sales.
Theatrically, given the crowded
animated feature marketplace, Planes
should do solid if unspectacular business
-- provided audiences don’t mind
some overlapping plot and character
similarities also shared with the recent
Turbo and Despicable Me.
It should be noted that there’s a
happy precedent where Disney’s Planes
is concerned -- both Toy Story 2 and
The Tigger Movie also started out life as
direct-to-DVD propositions.
Set in a patch of the American Midwest
that looks remarkably like Radiator
Springs from the first Cars movie, Planes
concerns the competitive high-flying
ambitions of one Dusty Crophopper (affably
voiced by Dane Cook), a crop duster
who feels the need for speed.
Taken under the wing of a reclusive
mentor Skipper (Stacy Keach), a Navy
Corsair who once commanded the celebrated
Jolly Wrenches squadron until
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an incident removed him from combat,
Dusty also receives coaching by Dottie
(Teri Hatcher), a spunky, no-nonsense
forklift.
After a few minor adjustments,
Dusty finds himself going up against
the unbeatable Ripslinger (Roger Craig
Smith) in a globe-spanning air-racing
event that takes him a long way from the
heartland.
Based on a concept by executive producer
John Lasseter and directed by Klay
Hall (“King of the Hill”), the well-researched
film contains enough technical
jargon to please aviation buffs but comes
up short on freshness and originality
where those characters are concerned.
As written by Jeffrey M. Howard (Secret
of the Wings), the screenplay settles
for the slightest of variations on what
has preceded it -- gruff Skipper is simply
a winged take on gruff Doc Hudson;
Dusty’s smug, green nemesis Ripslinger
is a knock-off of McQueen’s smug, green
nemesis Chick Hicks; dimwitted fuel
truck Chug (voiced by Brad Garrett) recalls
dimwitted tow-truck Mater, and so
on.
That element of familiarity at least
serves the voice cast well, with Top Gun
co-stars Anthony Edwards and Val
Kilmer lending their voices to the characters
of Echo and Bravo, while Brent
Musburger reprises his Cars 2 role as
sportscaster Brent Mustangburger.
Also on energetically on board are
Julia Louis-Dreyfus as a French-Canadian
competitor named Rochelle, who’s
being doggedly courted by overly-confident
El Chupacabra (Carlos Alazraqui),
something of a luchador of the indoor
racing world.
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Venue Rabindra Bhawan
Date 21-08-2013, 22-08-2013
Events
RAJU
Venue Rabindra Bhawan
Date 16-08-2013
CHANDAN SARMAH
The last summer vacation in the city saw a number of children’s workshops
on art, drama, music and dance. Out of these, the one conducted
by reputed literary-cultural troupe Asom Kalatirtha in association with
Asam Sahitya Sabha, proved to be unusual because the course of the workshop
was a children’s play by none other than Vijay Tendulkar. After a fortnightlong
practice and discourse of the play, the participating children staged it at
Rabindra Bhavan on August 16. The play was ‘Raju’ adapted in to Assamese
by Kumar Dipak Das and there is no denying the fact that the production attained
a distinctive height as far as designing of the scenes and acting by the
huge cast of over 30 children are concerned.
School-going adolescent Raju becomes depressed because he cannot find
his parents at home when he returns from school. He feels tremendously tired
and lonely. Then having eaten some food from his tiffin box, Raju goes to
sleep. In his dream, he encounters some characters that he grows fond of and
thus his inner world is unfurled. Interestingly, there are a few historical characters
too, and as a result, the development of the storyline becomes unique
and refreshing. Finally, Raju wakes up with the sound of the calling-bell by his
parents who are now back from the movie theatre.
Director Manik Ahmed exhibited his command over the stagecraft by
mature handling of the child artists. Refreshing musical and choreographic
inputs were added assets to the production. The set-props also brought in perfect
ambience to match the temperament of the children.
In the role of Raju, Syeda Tanaz Neha Moheb came up with a flawless and
impressive performance. She was competently supported by Zubeen Das, Jit
Saikia, Anubhav Das, Manas Pratim Sarma, Satyam Das, Rupchanda Sarma,
Devina Das and others.
Last but not the least, Kumar Dipak Das deserves special mention for the
impressive Assamese adaptation of such a wonderful Marathi play.
SEEMA-LESS act: A still from the play Broken Images
MONOACT, being one of the toughest forms
among stage presentations, has been a
source of glory and perseverance for actress
Seema Biswas. After enthralling the theater
lovers of Guwahati with her performance playing
the Tagore characters, namely Kadambini and Mrinalini
in Jeevit Ya Mrit and Streer Patra respectively
in 2012, this time she came up as Manjula Goswami
in Broken Images, the Assamese adaptation of Girish
Karnad’s famous Kannada play Odakalu Bimba, subsequently
written in English as A Heap of Broken
Images.
The story begins as Manjula becomes a celebrity
writer within a short time for her latest English novel
published by a British publisher. A lesser known
name in the literary arena of Assam, because of her
sudden emergence as a creator of an international
bestseller, Manjula has to face criticism from various
corners of life viz. questions on betrayal of her own
language and identity when she chooses to write in
English. Celebrating her success, a TV Channel interviews
her where she clarifies her stand about all
such notions against her, prior to the telecast of the
telefilm produced on her novel.
As the interview gets over she is confronted by
her own self for being a liar to the public for acclaiming
the novel to be her own creation. Unfortunately
Subhrajit Roy
the truth is that she had stolen the novel from her sister
Malini who died recently from a deadly paralytic
disease after spending years on wheelchair. Gradually,
being both in a conscious and a sub-conscious
mind, she starts narrating her bitterness with her
Software Developer husband Pamode and her jealousy
on Malini’s creativity. Her outburst on all such
matters makes her mad and she keeps on removing
the layers of her characters which have various dirty
images hidden in front of the society.
Broken Images, is a popular play, presented at
several stages across the country and enacted by Shabana
Azmi, Arundhati Nag and Dr. Jahanara Begum
among others. It is a play with potential for immense
experimentation and possesses its own charm in
every new presentation. Translated and adapted into
Assamese by Arindam Barkataki and designed and
directed by Rabijita Gogoi, the fresh presentations on
August 21 & 22, 2013 at Rabindra Bhawan, Guwahati
witnessed a warm response from the audience.
Produced under the banner of Jirsong Theatre, the
presentation has much commercial appeal as the set
design by Nuruddin Ahmed, sound and music by
Sneha Kumar and the light design and execution by
Daulat Vaid created a great impact on the audience.
Talking about the lady in the lead, Seema Biswas
once again won the audience’s hearts with her
skills on stage, suddenly quiet and loud the very next
moment, as the character of the play and flavour of
Monoact needed. Manjula’s conversations with her
own self in most of the previous presentations were
between the actress on stage with a recorded version
on screen, ran simultaneously. Here Seema, as Manjula,
raises the issues directly and chases the solutions
immediately. Manjula’s intelligence and psyche
contradict each other every moment, when Seema
cries loud and laughs madly. With all such ups and
downs in her character, she grips the spectators with
splendid dialogues and lively performance, till a captivating
climax.
EARTHQUAKE SCENARIO
A WORKSHIP
Venue Assam Administrative Staff College
Date 22-08-2013, 23-08-2013
National Disaster Management Authority in association with Assam State Disaster Management
Authority conducted a two day workshop on Earthquake scenario in Northeastwhich
was held at Assam Administrative Staff College, Khanapara, Guwahati on 22nd
and 23rd August 2013. Representatives of State Disaster Management Authority of all the States in
North East participated in the workshop.
Shri Prithbi Majhi, Minister, Revenue and Disaster Management Assam was present on the occasion
as the Chief Guest while Chief Secretary, Government of Assam Shri P.P. Verma and Chief
Secretary, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, Shri Hari Krishna Paliwal were also present to grace
the occasion along with Shri Ajay Tiwari, Chief Executive Officer, ASDMA, Shri P.P. Shrivastav,
Hon’ble Member of North Eastern Council (NEC), Prof. Harsh Gupta, Shri J.K. Sinha, Shri K.M.
Singh and Brig (Dr) B.K. Khanna and Shri Shivajee Singh, Members of NDMA.
DATE VENUE EVENT
23 rd , 24 th , Rudra Singha Sports Complex
25 th Aug
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26 th Aug Sonaram High School
26 th Aug Club DMD
27 th Aug District Library Auditorium
29 th , 30 th IIT, Guwahati
Guwahati Juice Festival
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number of variations can be seen in fashion
trends day-by-day and season-to-season. Everybody
seems to be caught in the fashion craze. But fashion
changes faster than time.
Party
Dressing
There is hardly any girl who doesn’t
spend a lot of time deciding what clothes
to wear to a party. Naturally, one wants
to look perfect on such an occasion.
The summer is well and truly here, so what to wear during
these summer parties? Whether you want something bold
and bright, short and sweet or black and white, our pick of
the best summer dresses on the racks right now are sure
to float your boat. These seriously beautiful dresses
feature rich materials like silk, nylon, viscos,
chiffon and lace are must have in
your wardrobe.
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Bazaar
MELTING
MOMENTS
PRERNA THARD
It’s hot outside and what
better way to beat the summer
heat than with an ice cream treat.
Ice creams bring a big bright smile on
faces. Does it bring one on yours? Yes?
It definitely brings one on mine!
Baskin Robbins, our pick of the week, is an American
global ice cream brand founded in 1945 by brothers-in-law
Burt Baskin and Irv Robbins and has 10 outlets in the city.
The best thing about ice creams is they can be prepared
with amazing variations and come in awesome flavours.
One can also prepare ice creams at home. You can try
your own thing and make something unique.
With the Sun God in full action, how are
you guys keeping cool? At the pool, the
beach, or somewhere air-conditioned?
May be you can go eat ice creams!! Dip
your spoon into a bowl of creamy
ice cream — an old-fashioned
summertime treat that never
loses its charm.
The Place: Baskin Robbins
At: Uzanbazar, Near Latasil Ganesh Mandir.
They offer: 32 flavours of ice cream
We tried: Brownie A La Mode, Banana
Split, Ice cream Cake and Ice cream pizza.
# They were great. U must try it too! Ask
for your favourite flavours of ice cream for
Banana Split and Brownie A La Mode.
A visit to the Baskin Robbins outlet at
Uzanbazar: Owned by Mrs. Ranjita Baruah, this Uzanbazar Baskin Robbins
has been serving happy customers since the past 7 years. There are 32 flavours
of ice creams in categories like Favourite, Divine, Timeless and Sundaes. Apart
from that, ice cream shakes, ice cream cakes and ice cream pizza’s are also
available. They make waffle cones too.
Baskin and Robbins believed that people should be able to sample flavours
until they found one they wanted to buy, hence their famous small pink spoons.
If u haven’t had enough ice creams this summer season, do it now! Baskin
Robbins also has 31% off on the 31st of every month on a bill of Rs. 310 and
above. Pick your favourite flavour, add some amazing toppings and enjoy
Seating: Ample seating space at the outlet.
# Take your buddies along for an ice cream
party there.
Our Review: Good ambience, good
service.
Our Tip: The outlet should use better
plates for serving ice cream cakes and ice
cream pizza’s. Silver plates are not cool!
TRIVIA: Did you know July is the National Ice Cream Month?

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Web Watch
Amazon,eBay
make online
shopping
'social'
Shopping online is easier than shopping in a mall — as long as
you know exactly what you want to buy. The problem comes when
you don't know what you want.
The web has yet to duplicate the real-world feel of a mall. But
now, many entrepreneurs have their sights set on better replicating
those experiences online, creating a category of e-commerce
loosely known as social shopping. Venture capitalists are opening
their pocketbooks for these new start-ups, and even some of the
We Chat's
global user base
touches 100 million
Social media app that promotes voice messages WeChat said
that it had surpassed the 100 million registered international
user account mark and that it had doubled its user base in last
three months. Since its international debut, WeChat has been
well received in Asia, quickly becoming the most popular mobile
social app in India, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Malaysia across
multiple smartphone operating systems, where the user base
has recently gained tremendous growth. UK-based Global Web
Index found that WeChat was the fifth most used smartphone app
worldwide.
biggest players in e-commerce, like Amazon and eBay, have
introduced their own social features.
The social shopping sites essentially compile stylish goods of
similar sensibility from shops around the web, and make it
easy to share with friends what items they like and buy. Most
of the sites have adopted the interface of pinning images on a
virtual bulletin board popularized by Pinterest, one of the most
popular social networks.
RailYatri plans to
make travel hassle
free
Railways information site RailYatri
has launched its crowd sourcing
technology aimed at making rail
travel safe and efficient.
RailWisdom is a unique platform
that collects the experiences of train
travellers and collates it according to
trains and stations to help people get
accurate information about their routes and destinations. Through
RailWisdom, the company is trying to bring all information
related to trains and stations under one roof in order to ensure
that passengers can get accurate do's and dont's about their travel
destinations and the trains they are boarding, he added.
Noida-based Stelling Technologies also operates the Indian
Railways train enquiry portal, trainenquiry.com. While the site
was operational for the past few years, the firm has revamped
the site and made it more user friendly.
GPLUS AUG 24 - AUG 30, 2013
Yahoo shuts
email services
in China
Yahoo's email service in
China has been shut
down. The decision
to pull out of the
world's biggest
internet market
is seen as
part of the
company's
efforts to
support its
Chinese partner
and online shopping
giant, Alibaba, sources
said. Yahoo China has
advised its users to transfer their
accounts
to Alimail, which is run by Alibaba. Users, who opt for the transfer,
will continue to receive emails send to their Yahoo addresses until
December 31, 2014. Alibaba bought back 16% of its shares from
Yahoo last September for $7.6 billion. Yahoo still retains 24%
shares worth an estimated $14 billion in the Chinese company,
which is expected to go public in next two years.
It had originally acquired 40% of Alibaba in 2005. Lackluster
performance of its email service and controversies about leaking
selected user information may have also contributed to Yahoo's
decision. Yahoo was earlier accused of supplying Chinese
government with user information that led to the detention of
political dissidents.
LinkedIn to open service to high school
students from September 12
Yahoo's email service in China has been shut down. The decision to pull out of the world's biggest internet market is seen as part of the
company's efforts to support its Chinese partner and online shopping giant, Alibaba, sources said. Yahoo China has advised its users to
transfer their accounts to Alimail, which is run by Alibaba. Users, who opt for the transfer, will continue to receive emails send to their
Yahoo addresses until December 31, 2014. Alibaba bought back 16% of its shares from Yahoo last September for $7.6 billion. Yahoo
still retains 24% shares worth an estimated $14 billion in the Chinese company, which is expected to go public in next two years. It
had originally acquired 40% of Alibaba in 2005. Lackluster performance of its email service and controversies about leaking selected
user information may have also contributed to Yahoo's decision. Yahoo was earlier accused of supplying Chinese government with user
information that led to the detention of political dissidents.
for
students
Google Drive gets
spell-check mode
Google Drive has been updated to incorporate a new spellcheck
mode and numbered lists.Now you can check for
spelling mistakes and usage errors for the entire document or
presentation at once, by going to Tools and Spelling. A small
window pops on right top with all the wrong spellings, which
can then be corrected. This is in addition to the real-time check
that is in vogue. For bulleted lists, users can change the colour,
size and style of individual bullets or customize them.

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Health
gyming
a necessity
NEHA AGARWALLA
Five years back, only a few Guwahatians practised yoga and
dancing but now many of the citizens have become health
conscious. Following this trend, many gyms have come up
in recent years.
People have become conscious about their shape and size and
as the society is becoming aware, people now are trying to follow
all the possible tips to stay healthy - be it food, drinks, day-to-day
activity and now gyming. As there are very few parks and jogging
tracks in Guwahati, they enroll themselves in the gyms.
Why people have started gyming?
Due to a high number of lifestyle diseases and lack of physical activity,
people have become very conscious about their fitness. The
aspiration to look good is also encouraging people to use various
forms of fitness techniques. In recent times, apart from gyming,
there is a strong demand for other forms of fitness formulae. Newer
technologies like Body Pump Classes, spas, the Zumba fitness programmes
and obviously, aerobics are well-accepted and have a huge
demand.
Is gyming becoming a status symbol in Guwahati?
The city is slowly growing, therefore due to this stressful life, health
clubs is more of a necessity now. Increased levels of stress at work,
change in environmental conditions and a change in eating habits
has led to a deskbound lifestyle and rise in lifestyle related diseases.
And as people are becoming conscious about their health, it is safe
to say that gyming has become more than a status symbol in the
city.
What does a gym provide?
Fitness centres not only provide physical exercises but also guide
people about how to maintain the right diet, nutrition, weight loss
and about other new forms of fitness. The nutritionists at health
clubs take conscious efforts to recommend the right combination
of exercise and diet to its members.
Gymming is suitable for all ages: Yes gyming is fit for all
age groups. The only thing to keep in mind is the work out the gym
provides. Every age group has its own workouts with some limitation
for children. There are teenagers as well as people over the age
of 50 who work out in the gyms of Guwahati. “All our trainers are
certified in our gym that strictly look after the routine workout of
our members so that they do not face any health problem due to
gyming. We also provide personal trainers for individuals and we
have more than 1000 members in our gym” says Mrs Swastika Jain,
Director Gold Gym, Ganeshguri. She also added saying, “We have
the highest percentage of women indulged in gyming in India and
most of them have enrolled post pregnancy. They believe in being
fit and in-shape”
Gym Brands: There are many small and big gyms in Guwahati,
but people are keener in joining brands because of the goodwill
they have all over and the service they provide to individuals.
Big brands like Gold Gym and Talwalkar’s have managed to attract
a good number of customers because of the service and guidance
they provide. One more reason for joining branded gyms is that everything
is certified and experimented with and hence little issues.
PHOTOS: Neha Agarwalla
PEOPLE SPEAK: “Working whole day makes me feel exhausted
and so a daily workout for an hour makes me positive and active
which helps. I go to the Ulubari Gold Gym and I have been associated
with this gym since I was in Kolkata. I feel loyal towards it and
in turn they provide me with good equipments and trainers. I have
lost 6-7 kilos in two months. I feel gyming makes life disciplined
and every person should make it a habit to stay fit and healthy,” says
24-year-old Ravi.
“I want to gain stamina and lose weight. I go to Talwalkar’s
Ulubari, firstly because it is at a walking distance from my house
and also because they provide good training and facilities.” says
Sangita Kejriwal, aged 36.

20
Fun
Your weekly dose of
HOROSCOPE
ARIES
The stars have a clear directive for
you as the week gets going: Chill out! If
you can accept what life’s sending your
way and slow your pace now, you’ll
be a much happier camper. And you
can definitely pick up speed around
Wednesday and Thursday. Whether
it’s taking action at work, getting your
love life going or coming up with your
next big thing, the time is now — and
then again on Sunday. Those couple of
days in between? You’ve got some serious
feelings, but you’re in control of how
you express them.
TAURUS
Flattery may not get you everywhere,
but it’s a start as the week begins
— and you’re really, really good
at it at this time. In the right situation, an
upgrade to flirtation is definitely in order
— you’re aces at flirting now, too. If
you’ve got more serious stuff to convey,
either at work or at play, just wait for
Wednesday — from then through most
of the weekend, you’ve got a way with
letting others in on your perspective.
And others seem to be warming up to
what you’re saying as these days progress
— interesting! On Sunday, though,
getting too verbose about your point
of view could be awkward, especially
when your opinion changes!
GEMINI
The way to be convincing or
charming as this week begins? Just be
your original, insightful self. Stay busy,
too — there are experiences to be
had, ideas awaiting you and friends to
be made (and maybe some who are
more than friends!). You might get some
sort of financial wake-up call around
Wednesday or Thursday — or maybe
it’s an alarm that’s been ringing for a
while. In any case, don’t ignore it and
get help if needed. The weekend looks
mostly light and lively, with getting out
and about favored. There’s fun to be
had, but to keep the good energy going
on Sunday, don’t overdo it!
CANCER
Address any dangling loose ends
promptly as the week gets going, especially
if someone important is involved
(e.g., your boss, a friend, a loved one).
You wouldn’t want to be left hanging,
and the golden rule definitely applies
now. Life could get crazy around
Wednesday and Thursday — super
busy, maybe exciting, maybe just overwhelming.
In any event, don’t pull back,
you’ve gotta be in it to win it. And from
Friday through the weekend, some
very winning energy is on its way. Don’t
depend on luck — it’s all about knowing
your mind and following your heart!
LEO
Moderation’s not exactly your
specialty, but reign in the urge to overdo
it as the week begins. Extremes can
be fun, but there’s a sweet satisfaction
to the middle way now. Then, over the
next few days, your connection with
others of all sorts is highlighted — work
relationships, friends, romance. Your
genuine interest in others provokes all
kinds of great responses, and your
interpersonal karma just gets better
and better. Plan for assorted awesome
activities this weekend. Your personal
energy’s just getting better and better,
too — and hotter to boot!
VIRGO
Avoid the details as the week gets
going. Apply that focus to the bigger
picture, and you’ll be amazed at what
you can discover. Plus, who knew that
being more laissez-faire when it comes
to the little things could feel like such
a relief? It’s work that demands focus
around Wednesday and Thursday —
you’ve got a chance to look like an
all-star there if you apply yourself now.
Social stuff — or hot dates! — should
be scheduled for Friday and the weekend,
when there’s less static and more
sparkle coming from the stars. Keep
Sunday open.
LIBRA
You’ll know there’s something amiss
if you’re doing all the talking as the
week gets going. Draw them out with
an unusual question or two — you’ll
learn more, and the relationship (whatever
it is) will grow. You can definitely
see both sides of a situation around
Wednesday and Thursday, which is a
plus — until it comes to making a decision.
Consult someone you trust. The
way to smooth your life path through
the remainder of the week is to help
others. Go out of your way — it’s a delay
that’s more rewarding than hurrying
forward with your own agenda.
SCORPIO
You’re so focused on something
(or someone) as the week gets going
that you might be missing some minor
warning signs. It’s best not to make any
big promises, deals or commitments until
around Wednesday and Thursday,
when your brain’s reengaged. You’ll
have a more solid idea of what you
want and why — and when it comes
to getting it, you might be surprised by
what happens if you let it come to you.
You might want to let others have the
spotlight on Friday or over the weekend:
A supporting role’s got its own
rewards.
SAGITTARIUS
Early in the week, if you say
you’re going to do something, be sure
to stick to it — and if you really can’t,
let them know instead of flaking (tell
them as far in advance as possible!).
Even little commitments are important
ones. Around Wednesday and Thursday,
even little conversations are full
of meaning — both the silences and
the words. Deploy a warm smile at the
right moment, and see the magical effect!
And while ups and downs may be
occurring over the next couple of days,
Sunday looks lovely. Plan an adventure
— the more outdoors, the better!
TIMEPASS
CAPRICORN
Yes, you’re awesome at work as
the week gets going, but there’s potential
in other areas of life, too! Don’t
neglect friends or romance — sharing
your feelings can have pretty amazing
results now. However, around Wednesday
and Thursday, oversharing is a distinct
possibility. There’s definitely such
a thing as too much information (especially
if it was told to you in confidence).
It’s a good thing you’re a steady sort,
because during the remainder of the
week, life (or maybe a certain someone)
isn’t so stable. Remain calm and
deal with things as they arise.
AQUARIUS
If you want to plan for the future
at the beginning of the week — and
the stars say you do — get others in on
it. Bounce your ideas off another bigpicture
person. Get a practical point of
view. Find out if what you’re planning
has worked for someone else. Then get
ready to fully engage with the present
around Wednesday and Thursday. It
wants to fully engage with you, and a
certain somebody may want to also!
While the past seems to be calling on
Friday or over the weekend, how much
you want to go back is up to you. Hint:
Been there, done that.
PISCES
Take care of business as the
week gets going, but be sure to also
set up some fun for later, too. Craft an
irresistible invitation or two! Around
Wednesday and Thursday, remember
that appearances are just that — they
can be deceptive now, displaying
either more alluring or not-as-great
characteristics. Be cautious now, if only
so you’re better able to throw caution
to the wind on Friday and Saturday,
when life should be approached with
abandon! This is the most fun part of
your week — make the most of it!
On Sunday, though, mellowing out is
in order.
SUDOKU
GPLUS AUG 24 - AUG 30, 2013
What is Kaal Sarp Dosh?
The only way to counter these harmful effects that can
ruin your entire life is through Kaal Sarp Yog. It is only
by experience that you can be sure of Kaal Sarp Yog
benefits. Practices like not eating outside food for a
year, avoiding alcohol and non-vegetarian food – these
are the Kaal Sarp Yog effects. Other methods like
chanting the mantra of Maha Mrutyunjay and methods
like visiting the temple of Lord Shiva, regularly, every
Monday are the part of Kaal Sarp Yog Puja. The benefits
of yog are well known, hence it is no surprise that
performing specific pranayam exercises are certain to
come under the section of Kaal Sarp Yog benefits.
.
JUST FOR LAUGHs
A census taker in a rural Indian village went up to a farmhouse and knocked. When a woman
came to the door, he asked her how many children she had and their ages.
She said, “Lets see now, there’s the twins, Ballu and Lallu, they’re eighteen. And the twins,
Seeta and Geeta, they’re sixteen. And the twins, Ram and Shyam, they’re fourteen.”
“Hold on!” said the census taker, “Did you get twins every time?”
The woman answered, “Heck no, there were hundreds of times we didn’t get anything!”
Solutions (Last Issue)

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Travel
RadhaNagar Beach (Havelock)
Radha Nagar Beach is situated in
Havelock Island. This beach is considered
to be one of the most beautiful
beackes in Asia.
Baludera Beach (Baratang) Baludera
Beach is situated in Baratang
Island. An unexploited beach till
recently, this beach is being promoted
by the forest department.
Limestone caves and mud volcano
are the other attractions of
Baratang Island. Elephant safari is
the latest added adventure at Baludera
Beach.
If ever there was a watery heaven then the
Andaman and Nicobar Islands would most
certainly be it! The Islands are known for
their exotic flora, fauna, marine life, corals, turquoise
beaches and amazing underwater sports.
Port Blair, the capital city of Andaman and
Nicobar Islands is mainly famous for its palmlined
beaches.
Fun activities
Water Sports The Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports
Complex at Port Blair offers adventure and safe
water sports activities. It includes water skiing,
water scooter, speed boat rides, wind-surfing,
etc. The safe water sports component has paddle
boats, rowing boats, water cycles, banana rides
and many more.
Forest and Beach Camping
Adventure- lovers
can pack their tents and camp on some of the
best beaches in the world or in the forests. The
Directorate of Tourism rents Swiss Dome and
tent accommodation at Radhanagar beach in
Havelock Island.
Snorkelling One can enjoy the underwater marine
life and view the rarest of corals by snorkelling
at North bay, Carbyn’s Cove, Chidiyatapu,
Havelock, Jolly Buoy, Redskin Island and Ross
and Smith Island.
Places to visit
Anthropological Museum
Port Blair Anthropological
Museum is maintained and managed
by ASI, Anthropological Survey of India, and is
located at Port Blair. It is an exquisite small museum
showcasing wide collection of tools and
weapons used by Andamanese tribes as well as
photographs showing the different tribes, existing
and extinct.
Cellular Jail, Port Blair Cellular Jail, presently
a revered shrine dedicated to great Indian
freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for
the Independence of our Nation, is situated at
Aberdeen near Port Blair in Andaman Islands.
The Cellular Jail meant to imprison the freedom
fighters of India was built in 14 years beginning
in 1886 by the British rulers.
Chatham Saw Mill
Chatham Saw Mill, owned
by Forest department, is credited as one of the
biggest and oldest saw mills all through Asia
and is located at the north tip of Andaman. A
bridge connects this saw mill to Port Blair.
Famous Beaches
Corbyns Cove Beach (Portblair)
Corbyns cove
beach is situated 7 kms from Port Blair. This
coconut- palm fringed beach, is ideal for swimming,
surfing and sun- basking . This is the only
beach within the city, safe for freaking out.
Famous Islands
Havelock Island:
The Island is situated at a distance
of 57Km from NE of Portblair and
is home to two beautiful beaches
i.e. Vijaynagar Beach and Radhnagar
Beach. The beaches are filled
with white sands and the sea is
filled with Coral reefs.
Cinque Island
The beach is very
special and uninhabited and special
permissions are required
from forest authority to visit these
beaches of Andaman and Nicobar
islands.
Ross Island
Very near to Port
Blair, in the 20th century administrative
headquarter of the British
was set at this place. It now remains
in ruins and is home for peacocks
and Deer.
Best Time to Visit
The most favoured time to visit
Andaman and Nicobar Islands is
between October to May as the climate
is quite pleasurable.
How to Reach Andaman and
Nicobar Islands
The Andaman group of Islands
are well connected by Air
and Sea. There are regular passenger
ship services available to Port
Blair from Chennai, Kolkata and
Vishakhapatnam. There are also
regular domestic flight services to
Port Blair from Chennai, Kolkata,
and from New Delhi. From Port
Blair, one can take ships to different
islands in Andaman and to
Nicobar Islands.

22
G-Talk
Is the Assamese language losing
significance among the youth?
GPLUS AUG 24 - AUG 30, 2013
POINT
Dr Paromananda Rajbongshi
Vice President, Asam Sahitya Sabha
In recent times, in Assam, we are talking about problems like ethnic clashes, and
identity crises of the indigenous people. These are considered to be the burning problems
of Assam. This is true, but with this, there is another important aspect, which is
related to our roots – our mother tongue.
The future of our state depends upon the politicians and respected intellectuals
of the state. But in this age of globalisation, nobody has sensed the massive problem,
which is the future of the indigenous language. We lost our language right at the moment
when the demand for Meghalaya, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and other new
states were created, bifurcating greater Assam, was
“
fulfilled. I do not know why nobody has ever been
able to raise a voice against it.
The Assamese language was not only the language
of Assam but once it was the connecting language
of the whole Northeast. Now, every linguist
and intellectual would acknowledge the fact that
unlike Karbi, Bodo and other tribal languages, the
Assamese language was never a language of a single
community.
Back in 1960, the language was recognised as
the state language but due to the negligence shown
on the part of the state government, the recognition
was not comprehended and implemented properly.
Therefore, now we are suffering from some apprehensions.
The prime reason for this is that no language
will survive if we do not give importance to
the practical aspect of it or if we do not frame some
rules for the language both in the academic and intellectual
fields.
Let us take the examples of the English language.
If we decrease the usage and omit some
rules from it, then the popularity of the language
will recede automatically. Because of the importance
given to the English language by different
countries, it has become one of the major languages
in the world. However, at the same time, if we look
into countries like China and Japan, we see that
these countries have not paid much attention to the
We lost our
language right
at the moment
when the
demand for
Meghalaya,
Nagaland,
Arunachal
Pradesh and
other new
states were
created, bifurcating
greater
Assam, was
fulfilled.
English language. But, this has not hindered their progress. Are these countries lagging
behind in any way?
Therefore, the situation prevalent across India and Assam regarding the English
language is similar to that of the slavery of the British. I would like to say it as, ‘We
have not been able to be independent from the slavery of the British’. There is no
doubt that if the Sanskrit or Hindi language had been the foundation, then we would
have used these languages in our practical lives. We think that if we want to make
use of the computer, we need to know English and with this mentality, we ourselves
have imposed the chain of slavery of the British over us. There is no chance that we
can leave this language.
Because of the government’s negligence towards the Assamese language, the new
generation is slowly forgetting its use automatically. We cannot blame them. Even if
some people consider me controversial, I must say that the Asom Sahitya Sabha has
not found any reason to challenge the use of English. But, one thing I must say that if
somebody wants to become famous without having the knowledge of the Assamese
language, then he or she would be like a rootless tree.
Priyashree Kashyap
Assamese film actor
COUNTERPOINT
Tumi Axomiya niki? (Are you an Assamese) Spending 8 years in the dream
city Mumbai, this has been one of the most stimulating moments for me.
The love and pride for the language has always been superlative. The thought
of the Assamese language losing its grip or even accusing the youth for it,
doesn’t seem true to me. The funny contradiction here is that the people, who
enrol us into convents and English medium schools as a child expecting us to
speak, read and write in English, are the same ones who question and accuse
us for not being an expert in our own language. Gratified people including
our loved ones are a myth. Assamese youth
We expect our
elders to correct
and guide
us when we are
wrong and not
isolate or underestimate
us. We can
never equal
the finesse and
knowledge
about the language
as compared
to our
elders
“
have spread like an epidemic in the last 10
to 15 years over the most influential and
diversified capitals like Delhi, Mumbai,
Bangaluru and Chennai. Also to mention
the most powerful United States of America.
The youth today are independent, responsive,
intelligent, strong, risk-takers
and skilled, balancing the inner and the
outer world with conviction and pride. It’s
the present and certainly the potential of
a forward and a progressive community,
leading towards a stronger and a smarter
country.
Youth of our state today work for
Multinational companies, International
Firms, Medical and educational fields and
entertainment. These work profiles majorly
use the English language making it
more prominent amongst the youth. But
this doesn’t signify the fading-away of our
beautiful Assamese language. The young
Assamese, living outside the state, celebrate
Bihu, Dugra Puja and other festivals
with the same amount of love, enthusiasm
and zeal as we do here. Hearing them sing
“Oo mur apunar dekh” is the most enchanting sight during these festivals.
The massive MTV culture may have limited the use of the local language
amongst the youth, but it doesn’t make us any less “Axomiya.” The beauty of
these Assamese youth is that, along with Bhagat Singh and Sukhdev, we are
aware of the struggle of Kanaklata, Joimoti, Lachit Borphukan and Tarunram
Phukan. We are aware of the creative excellence of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika
as well as youth icon Papon. The way we dance to Bollywood tunes is the
same way we move with grace to Bihu too.
The Assamese language has seen a high last month when Jhanu Barua’s
“Bandhon” was released outside the state. It’s the first Assamese release in
a market which is dominated by Hindi Film Industry. Maybe, we speak in
English, but we think, see, feel, smile and cry in Assamese. Time changes the
way of life and food habits, but our roots remain the same and language is an
integral part of it. We may be living in any corner of the globe, but will always
introduce ourselves as an Assamese whenever asked. We expect our elders to
correct and guide us when we are wrong and not isolate or underestimate us.
We can never equal the finesse and knowledge about the language as compared
to our elders, but we will continue to learn and preserve it every day. No
Dominos and Mc Donalds can replace a “Khaar khuwa Axomiya”.

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Citypedia
Alternative Medicines
GPlus will keep on publishing such relevant and useful information in this page in the coming issues.
Assam Ayurvedic Products
Bamunimaidam
Guwahati – 781021
Phone No – 98547-64152
Basudev Ayurvedic Bhandar
Ganeshguri
Guwahati – 781006
Phone No – 0361-2340612
Chemi Pharma Distributors
SC Goswami Complex,
Near Hari Sabha
Panbazar, Guwahati – 781001
Phone No – 0361-2635415
Divya Yog Mandir Trust
M.S. Road, Fancy Bazaar
Guwahati – 781001
Phone No – 0361-2731462
Guwahati Ayurved Bhandar
AK Azad Road, Rehabari Tiniali
Guwahati – 781008
Phone No – 98643-83627
Herbs
A.T. Road, Maligaon Chariali
Guwahati – 781011
Phone No – 0361-2679013
AYURVEDIC CLINIC
Maa Rukmini Agencies
Bhutnath
Guwahati – 781009
Phone No – 0361-2608094, 98641-53865
Branch – Near Hotel President
GNB Road, Panbazaar, Guwahati - 781001
Nayan Enterprise
Behind Hotel Viswaratna
Tokobari Satra, AT Road
Guwahati – 781001
Phone No – 94350-64993
Nirmal Enterprises
Tokobari Road
Guwahati – 781001
Phone No – 0361-2545075
Nizami & Sons
Lakhtokia, Guwahati – 781001
Phone No – 0361-2516279
Pareek Ayurved Bhawan
BaraBazaar, Pandu
Guwahati – 781012
Phone No – 0361-2574433
Patanjali Chikitshalaya
G M Tower, MS Road, Fancybazaar
Guwahati – 781001
Phone No – 0361-2731462
Purvottar Ayurved
Near Rail Gate 9,
Kumarpara, Bharalumukh
Guwahati – 781009
Phone No – 98640-11711
Compiled by Rangman Das
Santhigiri Ayurveda & Siddha Hospital
10, MRD Road, Chandmari
Guwahati – 781021
Phone No – 0361-2656918, 2655816
Shri Bajrang Ayurved Bhawan
GMC Market, Ground Floor
Shop No – 123 & 124
M.S. Road, Fancybazar
Guwahati – 781001
Phone No – 0361-2547789
Sripali Marketing & Trading (P) Ltd.
152, Rajgarh Road
Guwahati – 781007
Phone No – 99579-57949
Assam Homoeo Hall
Silpukhuri, Guwahati, Assam – 781003
Phone No - 0361-2522654
Assam Homeo Pharmacy
Paltan Bazar, Guwahati, Assam – 781008
Phone No – 94355-55834
Aparna Homeo Hall
Silpukhuri, Guwahati, Assam – 781003
Phone No - 99540-95753
Biswanath Homoeo Hall
C . K. Road, Panbazar, Guwahati,
Assam – 781001
Phone No – 0361-2514256
Damodar Homoeo Clinic
Rajgarh Road, Guwahati, Assam – 781007
Phone No - 0361-2548991
Darrang Homeo Clinic
Ulubari, Guwahati,
Assam – 781007
Phone No – 0361-2522566
HOMEOPATHIC CLINIC
Das Homoeo Clinic
(Near Lachit Nagar Astc Stopage) Ulubari,
Guwahati – 781007
Phone No - 0361-2510755
Dr. Motolal Homoeo Clinic
Silpukhuri, Guwahati, Assam – 781003
Phone No - 0361-2565027
Hehneman Homoeo Clinic
Lakhtokia, Guwahati-781008
Phone No – 0361-2544973
Homoeo Cure
Bhaskar Nagar, Guwahati, Assam – 781001
Phone No – 0361-2510387
Malik Clinic
Kahilipara, Colonybazxar,
Guwahati – 7810018
Phone No - 0361-2520789
Niramoy
Umang Commercial Complex,
Paltan Bazar, G. S. Road, Guwahati-781008
Phone No - 0361 – 2471831, 9435113959
Prag Homoeo Clinic
Ganesguri, Near Gopal Boro School,
RP Road, Guwahati-781006
Phone No – 0361-2565115, 98640-76552
Siba Homoeo Centre
S.C.Goswami Road, Panbazar,
Guwahati – 781001
Phone No - 0361-2514256
Srivastava Homoeo Pharmacy
Bhajanka Market, Christianbasti,
Guwahati-781005
Phone No - 0361-2560871

24
Catching up
Maria Sharapova
Who’s she?
This babe is a Russian professional tennis player
who as of August 19, 2013 is ranked World No. 3 by
the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) and is
the top Russian player.
so what?
A United States resident since 1994, Sharapova
has won twenty-nine WTA singles titles,
including four Grand Slam singles titles. She
has also won the year-end WTA Tour Championships
in 2004. The WTA has ranked Sharapova
World No. 1 in singles on five separate
occasions, for a total of 21 weeks
now what?
Maria wanted to change her surname to Sugarpova
officially. This gimmick is to promote her candy
brand ‘Sugarpova’.
More recently, Sharapova pulled out of the US
Open because of a right shoulder injury. The US
Tennis Association announced the 2006 champion’s
withdrawal.
GPLUS AUG 24 - AUG 30, 2013
Headlining acts!
Robert Mugabe
Who’s he?
Robert Gabriel Mugabe is the second and current
President of Zimbabwe.
so what?
As one of the leaders of the national liberation movements
against white-minority rule, he was elected as
head of government in 1980.
now what?
Veteran leader Robert Mugabe was
sworn in as Zimbabwe’s president
for another five-year term this week.
Mugabe, 89, pledged “to observe, uphold
and defend the constitution of
Zimbabwe” in an oath administered
by Chief Justice Godfrey Chidyausiku,
extending his 33-year rule.
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pick of the week
In a subtle show of strength to China, the IAF landed its C-
130J Super Hercules transport plane at the world’s highest and
recently-activated Daulat Beg Oldie airstrip in Ladakh near the
Line of Actual Control. The achievement will enable the armed
forces to use the heavy-lift aircraft to induct troops, supplies,
improve communication network and also serve as a morale
booster for maintenance of troops positioned there.
Kamur of the week
Food Bill. No matter how loud the government might brag
that the proposed Food Security Bill will provide food security
to 75% of the rural and 50% of the urban population with
focus on nutritional needs of children, pregnant
and lactating women, the general public is
finding it difficult to believe the claim. The
falling value of the Indian Rupee and increasing
prices of various commodities,
has already irked
the people. So, the media
buzz over the issue
has somehow irritated
the
majority.
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