Satgur Nanak Pargataya Mitti Dhund Jag
Channan Hoia.
Aap ji nu Sri Guru Nanak Dev
Ji De aagman purab dian Lakh-Lakh Vadayian.

HAPPY GURPURAB!!

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Celebrate Gurpurab with your loved ones/friends and family, and enjoy Guru Ji’s Divine Love and Blessings,,,,,,

HAPPY
Guru Purub…

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May happiness and blessings
surround you as we join togather
to remember the beloved Sri
Guru Nanak Dev ji and the
Beginnings of Sikhism.

HAPPY GURPURAB TO ALL…!!

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“Nanak Naam chardi Kalaa,
Tere Bhane Sarbat Da Bhala”
Dhan Dhan sahib sri guru nanak dev ji de aagan,
Purab di aap sub nu lakh lakh vadhaai…!!

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DASVEN PATSHAH SRI GURU NANAK DEV JEE DE JANAM DIHA SARIYAN NUN WADHAIYAN…!!
Happy GURPURAB..!!

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O my mind, keep the thoughts of True Lord forever inside you and feel the bliss of peace..
Happy Gurpurab…!!

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Raj karega khalsa, aakee rehae naa koe,
Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh!

Happy Gurpurab….!

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Nanak Nich kahe vichaar,
Waria na jaava ek waar,
Jo tud bhave sai bhali kaar,
Tu sada salamat nirankaar
Gurpurb Dee Lakh Lakh Wadai..!!

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Happy Gurpurab to all the Sikhs and to everyone who is a well-wisher of the ideals of Sikhism…

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LET US ALL CELEBRATE JANAM DIVAS,
PRAKASH UTSAV DIVAS OF SHRI GURU NANAK DEV JI…

Happy GURPURAB..!!

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May Guru Jee inspire you to achieve all your goals and May His blessings be with you in whatever you do!

Happy Gurpurab….

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On this auspicious occasion of the birthday of Sh.Guru Nanak Dev Ji, I wish to convey you all my heartiest congratulations !!

Happy GURPURAB…!!

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KARAH PARSHADA RECIPE

Ingredients:
5 Cups Rava or Coarsely Ground Wheat Flour or Mixture of Both
5 Cups Ghee
5 Cups Sugar

Method:
Heat ghee and add the rava or the flour. Fry, stirring constantly, till each grain is brown. Add sugar little by little and continue cooking till ghee separates and the sugar is blended well. No flavoring must be added. Serve hot.

LANGHAR KI DAL RECIPE

Ingredients:
2 Cups Whole Black Gram (Urad) Soaked In Water For 6 Hours
2 Tsps. Cumin Seeds
2 Tsps. Turmeric Powder
2 Tsps. Garam Masala
4 Onions, Chopped Fine
2 Tbsps. Ginger-Garlic Paste
1 Cup Ghee
Salt To Taste

Method:
Put all the ingredients (with 5 cups water) except ghee in a pressure cooker and cook till soft and blended. Pour hot ghee and serve with hot Tandoori Rotis or chapattis.

AALU GOBI KI SABZI RECIPE

Ingredients:
500 Gms. Cauliflower, Cut Into Large Pieces
6 Potatoes, Peeled And Quartered
1 Tbsp. Grated Ginger
1 Tbsp. Minced Garlic
3 Onions, Chopped Fine
3 Tomatoes, Chopped
1 Tbsp. Garam Masala Powder
1 Tsp. Turmeric Powder ½ Tsp. Cumin Seeds
2 Tbsps. Coriander Leaves, Chopped Fine
¾ Cup Oil
Salt To Taste

Method:
Heat oil and fry cumin seeds and onion till golden. Add ginger, garlic, tomatoes and cook till blended. Add cauliflower, peas and a little water. Add turmeric, Garam Masala, salt and cook covered on a slow fire till vegetables are done. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve.

There is a raging battle of sorts in the education fraternity. The two most reputed boards viz Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and Council of Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) are at loggerheads regarding the grading system introduced by the Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Kapil Sibal. The nine-point grading system has come under flak from the CISCE chairperson, Neil O’Brien who has openly condemned the new system saying that their board is in no mood to follow the directive and awarding grades instead of marks.

The basic logic put forth is the unacceptance of the colleges to give recognition to the grading system after Class XII. AS after Class X, the schools will again have to rivet back to the marks system due to the universities not giving grades any recognition, so there lies no point in adopting the grading system in Class X in the first place. The confusion over awarding grades instead of marks is also supported by the principals of ICSE schools in the NCR region.

The stress being laid by the CISCE Board is on the uniformity of pattern to be adopted by all schools, colleges and universities alike. Today, approximately 1,600 schools are affiliated with CISCE while the majority lies with the CBSE with more than 9,000 schools under its affiliation. And the CBSE has planned to go ahead with the HRD’s directive. In view of the prevalent scenario of chaos among the various boards itself on the directives issued, the students are in affix as of now and only the future holds the key to the way forward!!

Guru Nanak Jayanti

Guru Nanak Jayanti Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated by the Sikh community all over the world and is one of the most important festivals in the Sikh calendar. The day marks the birthday of Guru Nank Devji- the First Guru of the Sikhs and the founder of Sikhism.

Guru Nanak Devji was born on 14th April 1469, in Rai-Bhoi-di Talwandi in Pakistan which is now known by the name of Nankana Sahib. The birthday of Guru Nanak Sahib falls on Kartik Poornima, i.e., on full moon day in the auspicious month of Kartik. The celebrations are especially colorful in Punjab and Haryana.

The day prior to the birthday, a procession is organized which is led by the Panj Pyaras – The Five Beloved Ones. The procession is headed by the ‘Panj Payaras’ carrying the Sikh flag, known as the Nishan Sahib and the Palki – the palanquin carrying the Sri Guru Granth Sahib. The procession is lead by teams of singers singing hymns, brass bands playing different tunes and devotees singing the chorus. The interesting part of the procession is the ‘Gatka’ teams – the Martial Arts team that display their skills at swordsmanship and martial arts in the procession. The entire procession of devotees, singers and martial arts team proceeds through the streets and lanes of the town, which are covered with buntings and decorated especially for this occasion.

On the day of the Gurpurab, the day begins early in the morning with the singing of morning hymns together with lectures and recitation of poems in praise of the Guru. After that a special community lunch or Langar is arranged at the Gurudwara. The idea behind the free communal lunch is that people should be offered food in the spirit of service to the community, equality towards all humans and sublime devotion for God.

IIIE August 2009 Examination Result Has Been Published You Can view the results of IIIE August 2009 from the official site of the (IIIE).

To view the results of IIIE August 2009, go to the following link:

http://www.iiie-india.com/

Contact Info:

INDIAN INSTITUTION OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING (IIIE)
National Headquarters,
Plot No. 103,
Sector 15
CBD Belapur,
Navi Mumbai – 400 614
Tel.: 022-27563837, 27562562 Telefax : 022-27578526
E-mail : iiie1@vsnl.com

Best of Luck to all the students!!

Admissions open At Shemford School, Najafgarh

Eligibility

Class Age

PreNursery Playgroup -  2 years
Nursery – 3 years
Prep – 4 years
Class Ist -  5 years
Class IInd to Vth -  On the basis of previous class

Selection Criteria

1. The selection of the candidates will depend upon the child’s performance in the test/ interview and availability of seats in the concerned class.

2. Assessment of the child for admission is also based on the following factors:

• Academic readiness and motivation
• Social and emotional development
• Family co-operation in working with the school and meeting the needs of the students
• Ability of the school to serve the needs of the child
• And a dialogue with the Parents of the candidate

Parents must note that admission will be on first come first basis and number of seats available.

For more information contact at:

Address:-

Shemford School
31, Roshan Mandi
Near Surya Kiran Hospital
Najafgarh, Delhi

Phone No – 9990424188

Email ID – info@najafgarh.shemford.com

The University of Rajasthan

The University of Rajasthan has declared the results for the year 2009 for different courses.

For the University of Rajasthan Results 2009, click the below link:

http://earxiv.uniraj.ernet.in/result/

Best of Luck to all the aspiring students!!

Chhath is mainly a festival celebrated in Bihar twice a year – once, in the summers (May-July), called the Chaiti Chhath, and once in the winter (September-November) around a week after Deepawali, called the Kartik Chhath.

This is a ritual bathing festival which is celebrated for 3 days. During this period, the worshiper observes ritual purity, and sleeps on the floor on a single blanket. Once they decide to do it, it becomes their duty to perform it every year. In Hindu religion, sun is worshipped as a god and in Chath, the Sun God and the rivers are worshipped.

On the eve of Chhath, houses and surroundings are cleaned. One the first day of the festival, the worshiper cooks a traditional vegetarian meal and offers it to the Sun God. This day is called Naha-Kha (which means ‘Bathe and eat’!). The worshiper allows herself/himself only one meal on this day.

On the second day, a special ritual, called Kharna, is performed in the evening after Sun down. On this day also, the worshiper eats his/her only meal from the offerings (Prashad) made to the Sun God in this ritual. Friends and family are invited to the household on this day to share the Prashad of the ritual.

On the third day and main day devotees go to the rivers and ponds, singing folk and devotional songs and offering prayers to the rising sun. The same day the devotees also offer prayers to the setting sun.

All city schools will now start their nursery admission after December 15 according to Directorate of Education. The Education Director has stipulated that the admission schedule will have to start from Dec 15 to 31. But some schools in the Capital have already announced the dates for sale of forms. As per the court orders, the schools are free to decide the dates for sale of forms, provided the DOE has no objection to it. But, no school shall start their admission procedure before December 15.

The guidelines for nursery admissions will be finalized in a week and circulars will be sent to the schools soon afterwards. While the schools are within their rights to follow their own admission schedule, they are required to intimate the DOE, in case they plan to deviate from the said set of guidelines. DOE will issue more directives about admissions in early next week. All this is done to ensure the convenience of the parents regarding the admission process, as DOE feels that the parents will benefit more, if all schools issue forms within the same timeframe.

Deepak ki roshni Mithayio ki mithas
Patako ki bochar Dan Daan ki barsat
Har pal Har din Aapke liye laye Danteras ka tyohar
Happy Danteras.

Dinodin badhta jaye apka karobar,
pariwar me bana rahe sneh aur pyar,
hoti rahe sada apar dhanki bochar,
aisa ho apka DHANTERAS ka tyohar.
HAPPY DHANTERAS!!!

Laxmi devi ka nur aapke upar barse,
har koi apse loan lene ko tarse,
Bhagvan aapko de THELE bhar bhar ke paise,
ki aap chiller pane ko tarse.”HappyDHANTERAS..”

Khub meete meete pakwan khaye,
sehat me char chand lagaye,
log to sirf chand par gaye hai
aap us se bhi upar jaye,
Diwali par hamari yahi hai shubhkamnaye
Happy Dhanteras!!

Deep Jalte Jagmagate rahe,
Hum aapko Aap hame yaad aate rahe,
Jab tak zindagi hai, Dua hai hamari
Aap Chand ki tarah Jagmagate rahe.
Happy Dhanteras!!

Dhanterash
give 10 thngs in lyf
D=Dhan
H=Health
A=Anand
N=Nature
T=T alent
E=Enjoyment
R=Romance
A=Aitbar
S=S aubhagya
H=Honesty
wish u & ur family
Happy Dhanterash!!

God’s blessing may cum as
a surprise
And how much U receive
Depends on how much
Ur Heart can believe.
May U be blessed beyond
wat U expect..
“Subh Dhanteras”.

Happy Diwali

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Here are some yummy recipes for Diwali

BESAN LADDU
Ingredients:
500 gm besan, sifted
500 gm ground sugar
200 gm ghee
1 tsp green cardamom or elaichi , powdered

Preparation :
Heat the ghee until it smokes, then lower the heat. Add the besan and fry on a medium heat until it is of golden colour. Take it off the fire for two or three minutes and add the sugar.

When it is cooled to a comfortable temperature, grease your palms with ghee and form the mixture into balls.

Set aside to cool and harden. Store in air-tight containers.

MALPUA
Ingredients :
1 cup sugar
1-1/2 cups wheat flour
4 tbsp yogurt or curd
10-15 whole peppercorns
Milk
Water

Preparation :
Make a batter of all of these dry ingredients and the dahi, using 1/2 milk and 1/2 water till it is thick and of pouring consistency, similar to pancake or dosa batter. Whip till smooth. Add the 10 peppercorns. Keep aside and allow it to rise for about two hours.

Heat oil on medium flame. Drop large ladlefuls into the oil to form circles of 6-8 inches. Typically the dough will sink and line the bottom of the karhai and rise up in the shape of a disc. Fry till golden. Drain and pat off the oil. Serve with cream or garnished with pista. Serves five.

Mini Samosa

Here is the recipe of Mini Samosa that can add a salty flavour to your Diwali Sweets.

Ingredients

• 2 cups of all purpose flour (maida)
• 1 cup of vegetable oil
• Salt (depending upon the taste)
• moong daal (soak 6-8 hrs in Plenty of water with baking soda)
• 1 tbs red chili powder
• 1 tbs garam masala
• 1 tbs coriender powder
• 1 tbs salt
• tbs amchur
• 3-4 pinches asafoetida powder
• tbs cumin seeds
• Vegetable oil for frying

Method

• Grind the moong daal with minimum quantity of water.
• Add oil in heavy pan.
• Add cumin seeds, asafoetida powder and daal paste in it.
• Stir it properly. Add salt,garam masala,coriender powder,chili powder and amchur powder.
• Stir it until the mixture dried very well.

Preparation for cover

• Sieve all-purpose flour, add salt.
• Add vegetable oil (so that you can make bowls) and mix it very well.
• Then add small quantity of water and make smooth dough.
• Make small round rolls with dough.
• Roll it like chapatti (chapatti should be around 4-5 inches in diameter).
• Cut it into 2 equal halves along the diameter.
• Put small water along the diameter.
• Join and press together to make a cone.
• Place a tbsp. of filling in the cone and seal third side as above.
• Make five to six. Put in hot oil, deep fry on low to medium till light brown.
• Do not fry on high, or the mini samosas will turn out oily and soggy.
• Drain on rack or kitchen paper
• Serve hot with green chutneys.

Diwali is one of the biggest festivals of Hindus, celebrated with great enthusiasm and happiness in India. The festival is celebrated for five continuous days, where the third days is celebrated as the main Diwali festival or ‘Festival of lights’. Diwali is celebrated 20 days after Dussehra, on the 13th day of the dark fortnight of the month of Ashwin (October / November).
The First day of Diwali : Dhanteras
The five day long celebrations kick off with the 1st Day being celebrated as Dhanteras. Dhanteras or Dhantryaodashi, which falls on the thirteenth day of the month of Ashwin, is day of shopping for steel utnesils and is considered very auspicious.

The Second day of Diwali: Narak Chaturdasi
It is the 14th lunar day (thithi) of the dark fortnight of the month of Kartik and the eve of Diwali. On this day Lord Krishna destroyed the demon Narakasur and made the world free from fear.
The Third day: Diwali – The Festival of Lights
On the dark new moon night, the entrances to all homes are lit up and decorated with rangoli patterns to welcome Lakshmi, the radiant consort of Vishnu and the goddess of wealth and lustre. Also Lakshmi Puja is performed on this day.
Diwali is the last day of financial year in traditional Hindu business and businessmen perform Chopda Pujan on this day on the new books of accounts. Diwali is the festival when the new business year begins.
The fourth day: New Year day or Bestavarsh or Govardhan Puja
The Fourth day is called Padwa or VarshaPratipada that marks the coronation of King Vikramaditya and Vikaram-Samvat was started from this Padwa day.
The day after the Laxmi Puja, people celebrate the coming of the New Year by dressing in new clothes, wearing jewellery and visiting family members.
On this day, Goverdhan Pooja is also performed. As per Vishnu-Puran, the people of Gokul used to celebrate a festival in honour of Lord Indra and worshipped him at the end of the monsoon. But Lord Krishna stopped them from offering prayers to Lord Indra, who in anger sent a deluge to submerge Gokul. Then, Krishna saved Gokul by lifting up the Govardhan Mountain and holding it over the people as an umbrella.
Also, this day is observed as Annakoot and prayers are offered in the temples. In Mathura and Nathadwara temples the deities are given milk bath and dressed in shining attires with ornaments.
The Fifth day of Diwali: Bhai Dhooj
The second day of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksh) of Kartik is called “Bhaiya-Duj”. It comes once a year – after Diwali. The name itself is an explanation of the festival. Diwali falls on the dark night of Amdvasya or the new moon and Bhaiya Dooj comes just two days after Diwali.
There is an old story which tells us why Bhai Dhuj is celebrated. Yamraj, the Lord of death visited his sister Yami one day. To welcome her brother, Yami put the auspicious tilak on his forehead, they ate, talked and enjoyed together and exchanged gifts as a token of their love for each other. Yamraj was very happy and hence announced that anyone who receives tilak from his sister on this day will never be thrown in hell.
Since then it became imperative for the brother to go to his sister’s house to celebrate Bhaiyaduj. On Bhai Dooj, the teeka is applied on the brother’s forehead. It is a day dedicated to brothers and sisters.