Every year the same thing happens. The New Year comes and goes and people go crazy asking each other how they celebrated. For us, this year was special, and we did what other families don’t even think of. We celebrated at a temple, in the midst of thundering chanting and prayers and brought in the new year on a positive, devotional note.

It was an exceptional experience. Loud, clear chants rendered through the air. People were dressed in all their finery. People seated in neat rows offered obeisance to the great Lord Vishnu. There was harmony abundant as each person’s voice rose in a rapturous chant to meet with the rest. And what a crescendo it raised. The devout ones had tears in their eyes and the not so devout couldn’t stop clicking. The entire ashram was filled with the unified, melodious chanting of the Lord’ 1000 names. For once, people left all their doubts, fears, negativities aside and united in the love of the lord.

And the head of the whole lot inspired us with his devotion, witty observations and melodious renditions to the various deities of the Hindu pantheon. People were overjoyed, so much so that they started hugging each other at the midnight hour. There were musical instruments, singing, chanting, all for a higher purpose, which everyone seemed to have a vision of. And we brought in the New Year as a congregation, for once, united in our longing for the Lord, with all differences and inhibitions being dropped.

Such was the magic that the words of the poems stuck on in the mind even 2, 3 days later. There was joy, abandonment and cheer as we all bowed our heads in unison to the chants of the Lord and the beats of the drums.

Neha Singh

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Some of the major events of the year 2009

Here are some major talked about events that people from around the country discussed at house parties, office meetings, dinner tables and classrooms.

JANUARY 2009
Slumdog Millionaire released in India and was a big success. People got too curios about the slumdog star kids Rubina Ali and Azharuddin Qureshi’s lives, in a slum in Bandra. Well they do have proper flats now in Santacruz.

FEBRUARY 2009
-Zakir Hussain won a Grammy, for his album `The Global Drum Project.’ Billu Barber became Billu as it was forced to remove the word `Barber’ for hurting the Barber community sentiments.

-AR Rahman won two Oscars for the Slumdog Millionaire music track `Jai Ho!’ Slumdog Millionaire also won eight Oscars in total.

MARCH 2009
-Vijay Mallya bought back Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi’s belongings from an auctioneer’s for Rs 9.3 crore.

-Sanjay Dutt was not allowed for contesting elections as he was jailed for two years of a six-year sentence for possessing illegal arms.

APRIL 2009
-The multiplexes and producers strike went on for more than 2 years and the reason was profit-sharing ratios. And for the very first time Shahrukh Khan and Aamir Khan came together in public to support the producers.

-Actor, director, producer Feroz Khan’s sad demise.

MAY 2009
Producer, director Prakash Mehra’s sad demise.

JUNE 2009
-Shocking New hit the TV screens of Michael Jackson’s sad death.

-Shiney Ahuja was arrested for raping his house maid.

-Rakhi Ka Swayamwar, Rakhi Sawant’s matrimonial program aired on national television, NDTV Imagine. BUT she did not get married, public felt cheated.

JULY 2009
-Sylvester Stallone and Denise Richards shine in Bollywood movie `Kambakkht Ishq.
-’ Saif Ali Khan apologies to Sikh culturists for his trimmed beard playing Punjabi man in `Love Aaj Kal.’

AUGUST 2009
-Shah Rukh `Khan’ was detained and questioned at New Jersey’s Newark International airport, forcing us to think if its a publicity stunt for his next movie ‘My name is Khan’.

-Rani Mukherji played sardar in Dil Bole Haddipa upset the Sikh community and the viewers as well. The movie was a complete disaster.

SEPTEMBER 2009
-Harishchandrachi Factory made it as India’s official entry to the Oscars. Another feather in our cap.

OCTOBER 2009
-Karan Johar had to apologies to the MNS Chief Raj Thackeray for using the word `Bombay’ instead of Mumbai in  Wake Up Sid. A notice saying the same was placed outside all theatres in the city.

-International pop star, Kylie Minogue danced on an item number ‘chigi wigi’ for Hindi movie `Blue.’

NOVEMBER 2009
-Rahul Bhatt ( Mahesh Bhatt’s son) questioned in the Headley case.

-Nandita, Om Puri’s wife - revealed details about his past sexual encounters in her tell-all biography.

-Film writer, director and actor, Abrar Alvi passed away.

DECEMBER 2009
-’Paa’ released straring 67-year-old Amitabh Bachchan playing the role of a 13-year-old boy.

-AR Rahman was nominated twice, Zakir Hussain and Amjad Ali Khan nominated for one Grammy each.

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2009 was a significant year for many events, tragedies and happenings to have taken place. 2009 was designated the International Year of Astronomy and the International Year of Natural Fibres.

Great political, civic, scientific and general events occurred in the span of one year 2009.

In January, Slovakia assumed the Euro as its currency. Some countries like Austria, Turkey, Japan, Mexico and Uganda joined the UN Security Council. In January too, Barack Obama became the first African American president of the US. He reigned in good news of the evacuation of American troops from Guantanamo Bay in Cuba. In January itself, Iceland’s financial system collapsed.

In February Iceland got its first lesbian Prime Minister, Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir. While in Australia, a deadly bushfire engulfed the land. The Taliban kill a Western hostage after the execution of Daniel Pearl in 2002, namely Piotr Stanczak, a Polish geologist.

In March a bus carrying Sri Lankan cricketers was attacked. In March itself, NASA launched the Kepler Mission, a photometer to capture extraterrestrial and extra solar planets.

In April the G20 summit and the NATA summits were held to review the financial crisis, involving state leaders instead of finance experts. Fiji experienced a political crisis that started in April. In April itself the WHO declared the spread of the H1N1 virus.

In May large cities met for a climate change exchange. North Korea conducted a second nuclear test and in June, the epidemic status of the H1N1 virus was confirmed. Ahmedinejad was sworn in as the president of Iran.

In June too NASA launched the Lunar Reconnaissance orbiter probe to the moon. Greenland became an independent state from Denmark.  June 25^th saw the death of American musical prodigy Michael Jackson.

In July the G8 summit was held, Iceland voted in to join the EU, and the longest total solar eclipse of the 21^st century was observed over Asia and the Pacific region.

In August the typhoon Morakot hit Taiwan, and in September, the G20 summit was held, reinforcing the status of the G20 over the G8 countries. The Polish French film director Roman Polanski was arrested and in October, European astronomers discovered 32 exoplanets.

In November, NASA reportedly discovered water on the moon, and the Dubai financial crisis hit stocks all over the world, as Dubai opted for debt deferment. And in December itself, the UN Copenhagen Climate Summit was held with most of the countries attending the meet.

Neha Singh

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IIEF 2009 - The India International Events Fair

There’s something to suit your every need!

The India International Events Fair will be held in September at BKC. (18 - 20 September, 2009) It is a fair encompassing all event management features including sales, services and supplies. The fair is a means to bring event managers and consumers together, bringing about networking between them and increasing awareness of event management as a career. The mission of the fair is to bring event service providers into the limelight and provide an interactive B2B platform for every visitor and participant.

The participating parties are event organizers, event & marketing managers, exhibition organizers & conference producers, operation & production managers of various event buyers, business owners from hotels, venues & leisure facilities, corporate, trade and industry associations, government officials, Blue Chip Companies, films and entertainment professional and individuals interested in sourcing the ideas and services for their regular and special events.

Global trade associations are supporting the event. International companies like Arabian Exposition, Exposales Limited, P-4 Creatives, Event Avenue will be participating. National Exhibitors like Ayojak, Biztradeshows.com, Bright Outdoor Advertising, Creative Awards and Rewards, Diaspore, ENS Expo Services, Entech, Exhicon Events Update will be participating at the event.

If you participate at the event, you will expand your business horizon by interacting with event organizers, event and marketing mangers, exhibition organizers & conference producers, operation & production managers of various event buyers, hotel owners, corporate, trade and industry associations, government officials, film and entertainment professionals. You will also get global promotion ensuring you of visibility of your company. You are sure to get many global enquiries regarding your business and products.

So be there and be counted.

Neha Singh

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23^th May09

DJ Pramz

Dj Pramz is spinning some Funky House for all you Electronica fans on Saturday at Bonobo, 11pm onward.

At: Kenilwarth Mall Phase 2, Off Linking Rd, Bandra(W).

Contact:26055050, 26055353.

Barsoraam Dhadaake Se (Hindi)

Its the story of Bansode uncle, the cranky, scary and child-hating landlord of Africa House. On May 23 and 24, 11am onwards.

At: Prithvi Theatre, Janki Kutir Society, Juhu.

Call: 26149546.

Art @ Zenzi

Udisha Kumar will be displaying her works which area combination of design and art with the eye being a prominent motif.

At : Zenzi, Waterfield road,  Till May 28th 8:30pm onwards, Contact: 66430670

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24^th May09

Bandra Festival

Out of the Blue in Bandra is hosting a margarita festival at. Served frozen or regular the choices vary from kiwi, Green Apple, Coconut, Strawberry, Lychee and Banana.

At: Hotel Pali Hills, 14 Union Park, Khar(W).

Contact: 26003000.

STAX  BAR

Enjoy Refreshing Weekends at Stax Bar with cocktails concocted by oliver veigas-Americano, the shandy, the Red Passion, the Jagerdine and many mare.

At: Hyatt Regency, Sahar Rd, Andheri(W).

Contact: 66961627.

Hai Mera Dil (Hindi)

A hypochondriac husband is convinced he is going to die that he starts planning his wifes marriage, 6 & 9 pm.

At: Prithvi Theatre, Janki Kutir Society, Juhu.

Contact: 26149546.

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25^th May09

Bombay Elektrik Projekt

The Bombay Elektrik Projekt will be hosting a raucous, informal and super-friendly Monday Night Slam, starting 9.30 pm.

At: Mumbai Times Caf, 5^th Floor, Crystal Shopping Arcade, Behind KFC, Linking Rd, Bandra(W).

Contact: 9820998790.

Clay Club

Clay Club is staring a pottery workshop only for people above 16 yrs of age. Learn to make pots on the wheel and other tricks of the trade.

At: Dadar, Contact: 9820091025.

Attend a 3day workshop on prevention and coping with Arthritis with the help of yoga and a healthy diet.

The Bandra Hindu Association, Opp Amarsons, Linking road,

May 25 to 27 7:30pm,

Contact: 9324036235

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26^th May09

Soul Fry

Its studio Nights at Soul Fry, on Tuesdays. Sing on the karaoke and tank up cheap drinks.

At: Silver Croft, Pali Market, Pali Mala Rd, Bandra(W).

Contact: 26046892.

Jaagine Joun To Narasainyo (Gujrati)

Is about the life and times of the 15^th century saint poet Narsinh Mehta, the Adi Kavi (first poet) of Gujarati Literature. On May 26 and 27, 8pm.

At: Prithvi Theatre, Janki Kutir Society, Juhu.

Contact: 26149546.

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27^th May09

Suchitra Pillai Shows

Actress-singer Suchitra Pillai shows her musical side at the weekly acoustic night. 10pm onwards.

At: II Terrazo, next to moc-ha, Juhu Tara Rd, Vile Parle(W).

Contact: 26184040.

 Art And Craft Classes

At Candies, Bandra. Children learn a variety of techniques till May 29.

On Wednesday and Friday, 4pm to 5pm.

Rs.100 per session.

At: Candies @ Mac Ronells, 5AA Pali Hill, Near Learners Academy, Bandra.

Contact: 9820370687.

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28^th May09

KFC : KFC has introduced Boxmaster, which include Hot N Crispy Chicken and lettuce, tomatoes, pepper, mayo and cheese wrapped in a toasted tortilla for Rs.105 onwards.

At: Linking Rd, Bandra(W).

Contact: 26730590.

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ASTERIX AND THE VIKINGS: Gem 4:25pm, DOOMSDAY: Glamour 12:30, 2:30,4:30,6:30,8:30, 10:30pm, Suburbia 1:30pm, 3:10 TO YUMA: Gem 2:30pm, Glamour 8:30, 10:30pm, NEW POLICE STORY 5(HINDI): Gem 4,6:15, 10:30pm

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