Mumbai’s WIFi Future?

The Mumbaikars take on BMC’s 50-Crore plan of setting up the Citywide WiFi network for Mumbai.

Few months back, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has brought forward a citywide WiFi plan for Mumbai. According to BMC, the plan, if implemented, would allow anyone to use WiFi on their compatible laptops or mobile phones. This initiative by the BMC is a public-private partnership of sorts, in which the BMC plans to cover the entire city with WiFi coverage, albeit not free. Let’s find out the Mumbaikars take on this plan…

“Once the city is WiFi enabled, it will make possible for any user who has a WiFi enabled device to surf the web from any location in the city. Once he is connected, he will be able to move around in the city at his own will, without worrying about any connectivity hasles. - Sampada, a MSc. IT student

“Such a network would make it easy for the citizens to communicate with each other and the civic body, thus making communications easier and processing time shorter. Cyber experts, on the other hand, see this move from a different perspective. According to them, this would place Mumbai among the top technologically advanced cities in the world.
- Mandar, system administrative

“If the plan does indeed go through, it would be interesting to see how it would be implemented. According to me, it would really help if there was a single system of managing the service. Something on the lines of Mobile Recharge coupons should be implemented, wherein each user will have his own account and he is charged as per usage. We will also need to wait and see what speeds would be implemented along with the service.
- Bijosh, a young IT professional

“Installing a WiFi network is well and good. But, the misuse by some antisocial elements should also has to be taken into consideration and necessary steps which will secure the network from misuse should be made the top priority by the BMC.
- Alliston, a technology enthusiast and a student

BMC will maintain that this will be cheaper than other such services. In conclusion, the plan will certainly benefit the Mumbaikars. But before implementing it, the BMC should consider the issues like security, efficiency & servicing.

Cricket in Olympics?
The youngsters take on the idea of the inclusion of cricket in 2020 Olympic.

With the start of the Beijing event less than a week away, Adam Gilchrist believed that cricket has the potential to be included in the Olympic Games which will secure the game’s global future. Although, considering the success of the new format and the Indian Premier League, he said Twenty 20 is the ideal version to be included in the 2020 Olympics. Let’s find out the Gen X’s view on this issue…

“It should go to the Olympics. But before that we have to make sure that it is spread to more parts of the world, so that more countries could participate. For that we have to put in the right efforts from now on, and carry on the developmental programs side by side, so it can be part of the Games in 5 or may be 10 years,” Sherin, 22, an computer engineering student.

“There are 104 members of ICC, and amongst them, there are only 8 to 10 countries that participate. So to be part of the Olympics, it has to be truly presented as a global sport and not just a few,” expressed Abhijeet Kulkarni, senior sports journalist of Hindustan Times.

“Nowadays more and more countries have started to play cricket, including USA and China. In fact, China has committed itself to be a major cricket force in the future. So I think that by 2020, the shortest version of the game will be ready to be part of the biggest sporting spectacle, The Olympic Game,” said Harshala Naik, Editor at KPO.

“I think cricket is not ready to be included in 2020 Olympics, because hardly 10-12 countries play cricket, so to include the twenty-20 format, we need to run a campaign which will teach the world how to play cricket in the first place,” said Sanket Parab, an engineering student.

As things stand now, cricket doesn’t have a chance to be included in the near future. A lot of lobbying and horse trading is required to get a sport to be included in the Games, as evidenced by the recent controversy regarding selection of venues and the resulting bribing allegations amongst the adjudicators,” said Diwakar Seth, a jewellery merchant and a cricket enthusiast.

The inclusion of cricket in Olympics will help spread cricket in new territories and raise its popularity amongst women. Before including cricket, we need to make our cricket popular in the majority of the competing Olympic nations, by making it exciting and ground-breaking in countries that haven't yet caught the 'cricket-bug'. This will also result in cricket getting more competitive and thereby flourishing in countries where it is currently played today.

Best phrases in Hindi Cinema

The face of films has changed over the years. From a Mother India to a Munnabhai, we sure have come a long way. All these movies came and went, but some of the memorable dialogues of these movies stay on to become part of our idiom.

I asked the youngsters some of their favourite lines of the movies and find out some brilliant, romantic and silliest phrases. Take a look…

Priyanka Kini, an art student
“Amar Prem: 1971
“Pushpa, I hate tears.... inhe ponch dalo.”
Evergreen Rajesh Khanna said this dialogue to a sobbing Sharmila Tagore in the immortal love story Amar Prem.

Sonya Khan, Sales & Marketing Executive
“Pakeezah: 1972
“Aapke paon dekhe, bahut haseen hai. Inhe zameen par mat utariyega, maile ho jayenge.”
The nation sighed when Raj Kumar left this poetic note to Meena Kumari in the movie Pakeezah.

Mubashir Usmani, Mass Media student
“Sholay: 1975
“Kitne aadmi the?”
Amjad Khan played the famously feared dacoit Gabbar Singh to perfection in this 1975 classic.

Niketa Naik, an Interior designer
“Deewar: 1975
“Main aaj bhi pheke hue paise nahin uthata.”
Amitabh Bachchan’s voice had your skin tingling when he taught us a thing or two about self-respect.

Ashray Khanderkar, Science student
“Deewar: 1975
“Aaj mere paas paisa hai, bangla hai, gaadi hai, kya hai tumhaare paas?
“Mere paas maa hai.”
Amitabh Bachchan and Shashi Kapoor put the morality vs materialism debate in a nutshell with this exchange in Deewar.

Viral Joshi, an event coordinator
“Sholay: 1975
“Hum angrezon ke zamaane ke jailor hain.”
Asrani’s Great Dictator-inspired character had everyone in splits when he warned prisoners with a lathi.

Hiren Desai, Advertising Student
“Sholay: 1975
"Tumhara naam kya hai, Basanti?"
We can never forget this funny dialogue of Amitabh Bachchan which is said sarcastically to Hema Malini

Kuldeep Jalan, Advertising student
“Kaaliya: 1981
“Hum jaha pe khade ho jaate hein, line wahi se shuru hoti hai.”
Amitabh Bachchan said with poise in a jail when a person who disterving food said him to be in a cue.

Abhishek Shah, Sales and Marketing Executive
“Souten: 1983
“Jinke ghar sheeshe ke hote hai, woh batti bujha ke kapde badalte hain.”
A villainous Prem Chopra said these words. What happens in daylight, we wonder!

Ramesh Bansode, clerk, Bank of India
“Shahenshah: 1988
“Rishte mein to hum tumhare baap lagte hain, naam hai Shahenshah,”
Who can forget an over-the-hill but stylish Amitabh Bachchan and his studded leather jacket in Shahenshah?

Shweta Damankar, Teacher, Oxford School
“Baazigar: 1993
“Kabhi kabhi kuch jeetne ke liye kuch haarna bhi padta hai, aur haar ke jeetnay wale ko baazigar kehte hain.”
Shah Rukh Khan`s signature line comes when he meets Kajol on the racetrack for the first time in Baazigar.

Manish Solanki, Account Executive
“Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge: 1995
“Bade bade deshon mein, aisi choti choti baatein hoti rehti hain, Senorita.”
A dimpled SRK played the lover boy to perfection in the India`s biggest ever hit.

Kushdeep Singh, Entertainment student
“Devdas: 2002
“Babuje ne kaha gaon chor do, maa ne kaha haveli chor do, sab ne kaha paro ko chor do, paro ne kaha sharab chor do, phir ek din ayega jab woh kahega ke duniya hai chor do.”
Shahrukh Khan at his best in the Sanjay leela bhansali's classic DEVDAS.

Juhi Verma, student
“Om Shanti Om: 2007
“Jab bhi kissi cheez ko dil se chaho
to puri qayanaat usse tumse milane mein lag jaati hain.”
Shahrukh Khan expressed his passion to Shreyas Talpade in the Om Shanti Om.

Niyati Bane, a commercial art student
“Om Shanti Om: 2007
“Pictue abhi baki hain mere dost.”
SRK to Sreyas Talpade.

Today, we are celebrating our 61st year of Independence. Indian cinema played a vital role in the history of India. Pre-independence, the kind of films being made in India was full of patriotic fervour, full of messages and full of morality. On the other side, Independence brought with it a freedom that was creative in the extreme and this was reflected in our films.

Here are some films which successfully depicted Patriotic theme in the movies:
Gandhi (1982), directed by Richard Attenborough,
Shaheed (1948), Diip Kumar starrer,
Naya Daur (1957),
Jagruti (1954), old, starring Abhi Bhattacharya,
Jis Desh Men Ganga Behti Hai (1960), made by Raj Kapoor,
Old film Sangram (1993),
Leader (1964), Dilip Kumar starrer,
Nastik (1983), made by I.S. Johar
Son of India (1931), directed by Mehboob Khan

Get Seasonal
For the fashion conscious city-folks, rain is no constraint to flaunt the really hip and funky look. Kranti Khanderkar catches up with youngsters, fashion designers and make-up artists on the latest fashion in this rainy season.

Fashion fundas of monsoon

Shilpa Dhanmeher, 29, a fashion designer said, “People are not at all looking clumsy during Monsoon. They are more concerned about their look in rainy season. Markets are flooded with some very feminist transparent and colourful knee length raincoats. Sporty and branded Winchesters are in this monsoon for boys. Big size, transparent and colourful bags are in used. Also, a lot of stylish and colourful sports shoes and crocs in pink, light brown, blue are in vogue in this period. One should experiment with lots of loud colours like blood red, flashy yellow and experiment with the deep range in geometrical patterns and other designs in this season.”

Rainy make-up

Sharing cosmetic tips for the monsoon, make-up artist Rajashree Nayak said, “During Monsoon one should go for waterproof make-up. For this you have to buy separate lipstick, foundation, lip gloss, eyeliner, pan cake, mascara according to your skin tone, as every person has different skin tone. If possible try bright, gloomy colours and use branded such as L’Oreal and Maybelline products which help to stay your make-up longer during rainy season. Girls should be decked up with just the right cosmetics suited for the rainy season. For the overall look of the face, translucent powder should be used so that the person looks colourful during the dull monsoon."

[As far as Facial is concerned go for ‘cold facial’. One should go for mud pack pedicure.
You must applied sun control during this season.
Serum, body lotion with moisturizing and nail protection should be used instead.] box use

Accessories in fashion

Beads jewellery is appropriate for all the seasons and occasions, as there are varieties of beads and designs available. Beads earrings, necklace, bracelets and ankle-lets are evergreen, as it never goes out of fashion. However, wooden and stone beads are really in fashion these days. You can buy beads of your choice which are easily available in the market today.

Priyanka, Interior designer, 23, said, “I preferred to use beads jewelry. They are not expensive, therefore you can have one each matching with your dresses. I have also bought up some of exact colours of my dresses. The best part about beads is that it is available in lot of colours and varieties and also I can use them in all season.”

Be as simple as you can

Niyati, an artist, 20, said, “I really love wearing capres and skirts. Now that rainy season is here, so avoid wearing white colour attires. I have bought shirts with big graphic and flowery prints in colours like red, green and sky blue! They really work in the rainy season.”

Let your hair enjoy this monsoon

Sonya, 24, Marketing Executive, said, “I have got my haircut in layer cum step which looks bouncy. They look superb when they get wet in rain. And what's good is the fact that they require less maintenance.”

Neelaxi, a hairstylist said, “During monsoon, shoulder length hairstyles are in. Mostly girls preferred to trim their hair. Layers in messy look like disconnected layers and notched layers are in vogue. The best part is that these kinds of haircuts can be left untied or tied, and they are zero maintenance.”

This monsoon brings you a lot of varieties in fashion, so go ahead and enjoy rain, get wet and yet remain stylish and in.

Sari Rules In The World

In India we have given enormous importance to our culture. And hey…Sari is the core part of it, which not only rules in India but also in the world.

Why??? Here are some of my observations:

It’s at the core of Indian Culture.

It has many practical uses.

It’s a logical choice looking at India's climate and geography.

It also makes economical sense.

It is simple clothing but at the same time it is also elegant & very beautiful to wear.

It suits and enhances the beauty of woman.

It personifies the shape of a woman.

It has sentimental as well emotional values attached to it.

It is also a symbol of India's Unity.

It is the oldest clothing known to human kind.

It is the biggest symbol of Indians to the world.

It has resisted all threads arising from westernisation & changes bought about by development.

Sari had the ability to move on with time & evolved accordingly.

It is considered elegant, cultured but at the same time sexy & glamorous.

Its popularity increased not only in Indian subcontinent but also in various corner of the world.

Sari’s popularity will rise looking at the recent trend.

Sari will continue to evolve & create more acceptance & appreciation to itself.

Sari is a welcome change in the world of ‘less cloths more skin’.

Life Is A Learning Experience

Journalism is considered to be among the most noble and respected professions in the world. And at the helm or the pinnacle of this noble profession sits the editor. The Editor is the guiding force, the inspiration and in some cases the face of this noble profession.

The Editor is the leader who not only is responsible for the content that goes into his publication or the broadcast medium that he heads, but is someone who is a motivator , a team player who is able to get the best out of the team that he is part of.

Having received the opportunity to be the Editor of the fifth edition of Friday has allowed me to gain a knowhow and an understanding of the ground realities and appreciate the many exciting challenges and testing opportunities that editor is faced with on a regular basis.

I also realise the editor is also good as team that is working with. The bond, working relationship and more importantly the coordination that, the editor has with the people, who are vital and instrumental in the final product are the key factors which influence the efficiency and quality of the output which I found out the hard way during the work of this edition.

Also, one of the most underestimated aspects of education is the indifference and apathy shown towards out-of-box thinking and the importance of practical learning. And, an essential component in practical learning is the contribution of internship and apprenticeship. The tenure as an intern prepares and increases the understanding of the career that the students have chosen and as a bonus allow them to meet and interact with some great people and thorough professionals. This is similar to a budding cricketer sharing the dressing room with sports legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Roger Federer, just imagine the possibilities.

But, I have been among the lucky students who have had such an opportunity, and I’m happy to say that have cherishing every minute. I hope many will have the same opportunity that I have had.

My edition and the opportunity to be an intern in a reputed publication have given me the ideal platform to taste life as a journalist and test my metal in the real world. Now, I am more prepared and ready than ever to take up journalist with vigour and passion; accepting the challenges that lie ahead and bracing myself to take them head on. Cheers!!

Is godliness lacking in Suburbs?

Over the years Suburbs have been renowned for many things. Its rich and diverse culture, its way of life, the spirit and zest of its people and it’s definitely no coincidence that is considered by many as the ideal place to call home.

But for the past some years, the face of Suburbs has undergone the most drastic change that it has witnessed in any other time in Suburbs recent history. There is construction activities visible all around, be it in the west or the east side of our beloved stations.

The population of Suburbs have only been increasing at a greater pace than ever, be it casual visitors or permanent settlers. It has taken a toll on the public amenities meant to ensure hygiene and sanitation for its people, what this has done is made us ignorant to the falling standard of cleanliness in Suburbs.

As many of us might have experienced already, it’s a really difficult task in itself to find a public loo when nature comes calling. You have to be lucky enough to be in a mall, if not in a really descent hotel to find some relief. In the end, you end up forcing yourself into any one of the two as a last resort. Even though this is what many of you might have done, but then there are those who, either intentionally or under compulsion are forced to go in public.

Toilets sound a bit unsophisticated but in actuality many have been victim of this shortfall in infrastructure but have not confessed openly. Some of the areas which urgently require public toilets are band stand, carter road, and the area surrounding Joggers Park.

Looking at the density of Suburbs, the number of public toilets is grossly inept. This has increased the cases of defecation in public, and no matter how much we tried to avoid it, we have been subjected to this grotesque sight some time or the other. Apart from its many ills, the impact it has on the sensibilities of the public has often been overlooked.

Yet another issue that this throws up is the issue of making those in charge accountable, and introduction a system of audit based on fair check and balances.

Does development only mean how many malls, theatres and buildings once can construct with the most profit? Or does the satisfaction and general happiness of the public be the major yardstick? It is therefore said that development without proper vision and planning could only lead to chaos.

It is upon us as a responsible citizen, as a youth, and as the major stakeholder in the future of Suburbs to either sit back and rest on our laurels or adopt a more proactive approach in shaping our future. This could only happen if we all can take control of our present and take steps which can guarantee a better tomorrow.