WIC India Dehradun || Center Style June 2018

WICS006

JUNE 2018

5 Glorious
YEARS OF WIC
AND THE EVOLUTION OF
‘THE CLUB’ IN DEHRADUN

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH

NADIR
FARIDOON
BILIMORIA

DCLF
THROWBACK

] ART OF STORYTELLING
] Female Sexuality in Indian Literature

IN THE FOND MEMORY OF

MR. SUNNY GUPTA

PAYING RESPECT TO AN
ILLUSTRIOUS BUSINESSMAN

Dehradun’s

FORGOTTEN
MONUMENTS





CONTENTS

18

10 DCLF 2018 GALLERY Community
STALLS & Experiences
EXHIBITION
JUNE
6 THROW BACK DCLF 2016 CALENDER
ART OF
STORYTELLING 1. Summer Camp - In Collaboration with Life
Express
A Session Throwback of DCLF 2016 - Nazia Yusuf 2. Madathon - Art and Photography Exhibition
Izuddin in Conversation with Ashwin Sanghi In Collaboration with MAD BY BTD

8 THROW BACK DCLF 2017 3. Health and Wellness - Health on your
FEMALE SEXUALITY Fingertips
IN INDIAN 4. Bumper Bingo - Members Only
LITERATURE 5. After Party - Members Only
6. World Cinema Evening
12 TOP 5
SESSIONS AT
DCLF 2018

MEMBERS’ ONLY EXPERIENCE

A Session Throwback of DCLF 2017 - Nishtha 16 FRENCH MOVIE REVIEW 7. Weekend Musical Evening - Members Only
Satyam in conversation with A.N.D. Haksar ON MY Every Friday and Saturday
and Ira Mukhoty WAY
8. Ruhaaniyath - Members Only
A wild and wacky road trip could be life changing! Every Wednesday and Thursday

9. Kid’s Movie Screening - Members Only
Every Saturday and Sunday

JUNE EDITORIAL Management Photographers Editors
2018 Manisha Dogra Shanub Jaleel Aishwarya Agarwal
Chief Editor Senior Editor Mansi Singh Advertising
Nazia Y. Izuddin Mansi Singh Ajay Chamoli Rajan Semwal
Chief Designer Amit Bhatia
Shanub Jaleel

CONTENTS

38 EXPERIENCES

MINIATURE
LOVE, KIDS
POOL TABLE

23 DINING 30 MANDARA EXPERIENCE 40 HAPPY
EXPERIENCES EXPERIENCE BIRTHDAY
BUCKLE UP THE GRANDEUR
FOR A We convey our hearty wishes to our WIC
CULINARY RIDE 32 YOGA EXPERIENCE Members on their birthday!
YOGA - HEALS
Where to find superfood? THE SOUL 43 In Fond Memory of
Mr. Sunny
27 WIC Gupta
FEATURE
Paying Respect to an Illustrious Businessman.

34 5GLORIOUS YEARS
OF WIC
AND THE EVOLUTION OF ‘THE CLUB’ IN DEHRADUN

Craving for a 44 MAYA
Healthy Breakfast? SPEAKS

28 FROM THE ERA
OF CLASSICS
INTRODUCING

Movies On Demand At WIC India 36 DEHRADUN EXPERIENCE SMPEaAyKa
Dehradun DEHRADUN’S
FORGOTTEN
MONUMENTS

PRESIDENT’S Art Needs
NOTE Patrons

NAZIA Few month ago, I had the good fortune of WIC has found over 1300 patrons and this
YUSUF spending quality time with Ashish Vidyarthiji, number growing day by day. This edition is a
IZUDDIN eminent actor, Theater and film personality at tribute to the five senses.
WIC India Dehradun and at my home and
PRESIDENT to watch his play ‘Dayashankar ki Diary’ at To all those men, women and children who
WIC INDIA DEHRADUN LBSA Mussoorie. find beauty compelling, and art in their being,
thank you for your patronage.
4 | CENTER STYLE | JUNE 2018 Ashish bhai and his wife Piloo Didi, both
spent long hours at WIC, and were gracious Ashish bhai and Piloo Didi, thank you for
to appreciate the work we do at WIC and reminding me of this lesson, I have learnt from
the overall ambience of WIC. Before leaving you, and I vow to continue WIC’s patronage
for Bombay, Ashish bhai insisted that he and of the arts.
Piloo Didi wanted to become paid members
of WIC India Dehradun. We shall continue to be a space for liberal
arts.
That day, I learnt something very heartfelt from
the Vidyarthi family. Ashish bhai had said to “Of all public figures and benefactors of
me, “Art needs patrons.” Art thrives only on mankind, no one is loved by history more
the generosity of its patrons. Every good than the literary patron. Napoleon was just
idea that has artistic potential, the ability a general of forgotten battles compared with
to touch and contribute to humanity and the queen who paid for Shakespeare’s meals
human civilisation can only survive, develop and beer in the tavern. The statesman who
and progress with patronage. Beauty gains in his time freed the slaves, even he has a
recognition only through such patronage, few enemies in posterity, whereas the literary
music, dance and Theater can be encouraged patron has none. We thank Gaius Maecenas
only through such patronage. for the nobility of soul we attribute to Virgil;
but he isn’t blamed for the selfishness and
I was deeply moved at the gesture and at his egocentricity that the poet possessed. The
patronage for WIC and the concept of WIC. patron creates ‘literature through altruism,’
something not even the greatest genius can
Claude Monet is one of my favourite artists. do with a pen.”- roman Payne
It was therefore important to go to Giverny
to visit his house and garden to tell him how Let good sense prevail, let arts continue to
much I value that he painted what he painted. gain patrons.
Monet is know as an impressionist.
It is said that, ‘Impressionism owes much
of its global success to the efforts of Paul
Durand-Ruel, the dealer who discovered
Degas, Monet, Pissarro and Renoir, buying
their work at a time when it was ridiculed
by the art establishment. “Without him,” said
Monet, “we wouldn’t have survived.” The
National Gallery has unveiled a new show
highlighting Paul Durand- Ruel’s contribution
to Impressionism.

Rachel Cooke writes about him and several
others in a very interesting piece in the
Guardian that goes by the title ‘The ten best
art patrons.’



Community
Experiences

WIC INDIA Throwback
DEHRADUN
COMMUNITY DCLF2016
LITERATURE

FESTIVAL

2018

3rd edition

ART OF
STORYTELLING
Nazia Yusuf Izuddin in conversation with Ashwin Sanghi
Feature By Mansi Singh

An Indian writer in the fiction-thriller straight face, that quality of being able

genre, Ashwin Sanghi needs little to spin a yarn is so critical. If you are

introduction. Author of three best-selling going to tell a lie, tell that lie as close

novels: The Rozabal Line, Chanakya’s to the truth as possible, because then it

Chant and The Krishna Key, all his books sounds so real and that is precisely what

are based on historical, theological and I do with my books.” “A thriller
is really a
mythological themes. He is one of India’s Ashwin revealed that he is used to story, where
you ask a
best-selling conspiracy fiction writers and spinning stories with lots of factual stuff question in

is an author of the new era of retelling in it that makes it sound real. He writes the
beginning
Indian history or mythology in a fiction that sounds like fact. He further
and you
contemporary context. Forbes India has stated that according to him, writing is answer it by

included him in their Celebrity 100 list. like Indian cooking. There is a lot of reality the end.”

“A thriller is really a story, where you but then there is the final “Tadka” which is

ask a question in the beginning and you where the fiction comes in. When asked

answer it by the end. But you create why is his books are a mix of history,

enough twists and turns along the way. theology, and mythology, he answered

And remember one thing when it comes by saying that he likes to flip on subjects

down to thrillers and unfired bullet is very widely as he easily gets bored

always more dangerous than one of things. That does require a lot of

already fired. So we don’t know what’s research but this is what excites him.

gonna happen next, whether these mikes “A tantalizing overlap between the

will work, whether the lights will work, real and unreal, between history and

we have a thriller going on right here”, mythology, between multiple subjects,

this is what the author said which left the the tantalizing overlap that’s what

audience in peals of laughter. excites me”, he said. During the session, the

Ashwin confessed that he is not a writer author also talked about his book The

but a storyteller and that is the way he Rozabal Line and the story behind it.

likes to think about it. He often wonders Ashwin had got obsessed by the story

how to make sure that his audience stays and had ended up meeting countless

gripped. He believes that if one has the number of people and also obsessed

ability to grip the audience in a way that with reading books.

they don’t wish to move an inch from He also talked about how he converted

their place if one can do that he or she is his collected specifics into a whole thesis

a true storyteller. of 40 pages. After having faced rejection

“Ultimately my job as a storyteller is to from a total of 47 publishers, he stated

entertain and that really is what I am that he got his first book published with

trying to do.” He further stated that he a different name than his. He also talked

not just aims to entertain his audience a little about his book Chanakya’s Chant

but also intends to educate and enlighten and mentioned that he likes complex

them. Educating through entertaining is characters and Chanakya was one

what he looks for. of them. The talk delighted fans and

“I never had a writer’s background, aspiring writers alike, discussing the

journalists always asked about my intricacies of writing and storytelling,

qualification. During my growing up the session left the audience totally

years if you ask my parents, I was an fascinated.

amazing liar. I would tell a lie with a

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Throwback

DCLF2016

ASHWIN
SANGHI

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Community
Experiences

Throwback WIC INDIA
DEHRADUN
DCLF2017 COMMUNITY
LITERATURE

FESTIVAL

2018

3rd edition

FEMALE SEXUALITY IN
INDIAN LITERATURE
Nishtha Satyam in conversation with A.N.D. Haksar and Ira Mukhoty
Feature By Mansi Singh

The speakers of this intriguing session long time. minds of those around her.

do not require much of an introduction yet I Ira, on the other hand, picked up characters Draupadi is not the kind of woman she is
would not skip the beginning. Ira Mukhoty from her book Heroines. She talked about the portrayed to be, she stated. She is not an ultra

was educated in Delhi and Cambridge, first historical woman character, Amrapali who domesticated woman covered in jewelry. She
where she studied Natural Sciences. Living was a courtesan. She was an accomplished is a wild woman; she kept her hair untied

in one of the oldest continuously inhabited woman who was powerful and wealthy. specifically to convey her husband’s that she
cities in the world, she developed an interest She controlled her life and controlled her won’t abide by the rules. Draupadi made sure

in the evolution of mythology and history and interactions as per her choice. Kings, nobles that she tied her hair with the blood of her
its relevance to the status of women in India. and royal men sought her services. Later in enemies. She even went ahead pronouncing

Her book Heroines: Powerful Indian Women her life when she happened to come across and also challenging her husband’s for being
of Myth and History tells the tales of mythical Buddha and heard his sermon, she gave up Shatriyas as they could not save her from

heroines including Draupadi and Radha, and her pleasures and turned into a Buddhist nun. humiliation. In her words, she was a strong
“six real women who played extraordinary Amrapali was a very respected and honored and powerful woman.

roles but who weren’t written into textbooks courtesan who soon disappeared from history. The session concluded with a short tale narrated
as were their male counterparts”, including During the session, the author also talked by A.N.D Haksar relating the woman’s right

Jahanara Begum, Rani Laxmibai, and Hazrat about the British who came to India post-1857. to pleasure which was an excerpt from the
Mahal. Her second book Daughters of the She further stated that they were the ones who Hindu epic The Mahabharata. “A woman’s

Sun: Empresses, Queens and Begums of got rid of the Institution of Lucknow tawaifs pleasure is much greater”, this is what people
the Mughal Empire about “the disappeared and they converted them into prostitutes and thought in those days and with this the session

women of the Great Mughals” is her recent this is how she made a note of how historical came to an end.
one. figures like Amrapali are viewed. She further

Aditya Narayan Dhairyasheel Haksar is a confessed, “I do want to show how sexuality
well-known translator of Sanskrit classics into was used with a lot of freedom and lot of

English. Born in Gwalior, central India, he is agency by women and in that culture it was
a graduate of The Doon School, Allahabad perfectly normal in fact something you could

University, and Oxford University. aspire to do.”
The session started with A.N.D Haksar talking Narrating the stories of Devyani the daughter

about his work of translation, Kamasutra, and of demon’s guru and Sharmistha daughter
its definition. He said “the word sexuality if of the demon king , A.N.D Haksar threw

you look up in the Oxford dictionary will tell light upon how men and women related to
you that its meaning is feelings and activities each other, to their parents , to husband’s

connected with the sexual desires of a person. of someone else or wife’s of someone else
It is not a thing that is confined to one sex or depending upon how they felt about them in

the other, female or to male. It spreads all over the early times. He mentioned that everyone
and the most interesting thing which you will was free to express their sexual desires and

find in Kamasutra is a learned work divided there was a certain independence of nature
into 7 sections. Only 1 of which 7 sections at that time.

are about sex the others are about social life Coming back to women in mythology, Ira took
and how to lead a proper life.” the session forward by reviving Draupadi as

He further stated that going by the famous a potent figure. “Draupadi is a great dark
verse in the Kamasutra, the writer has clearly princess or heroine of India.” The author

mentioned that both male and female were further stated that she was known for her dark
born in the same species and their sense beauty. Apart from being beautiful, she was an

of pleasures is the same. The speaker also extraordinary woman of substance. She was a
pointed out different approaches towards very unusual woman, extremely assertive, very

sexuality depending upon regional practices, vocal, and very fiery. All through 13 years
and geographical grounds as well. The of exile, Draupadi never made her husbands

approaches have been different over a forget their aim in life which was to redeem
passage of time and have changed as per her honor.

the changes in human perceptions. He went Revealing her character further, the writer A.N.D
forward expressing the times when there was mentioned that for Draupadi, it was neither HAKSAR
a liberal approach which soon turned into a about property nor kingdom. The most
strong and conservative approach. As time interesting and extraordinary thing about her
passed the approach towards sexuality again was that throughout her life, she kept the idea
reversed and this has been going on for a of vengeance alive in her mind and in the

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Throwback

DCLF2017

HEROINES

POWERFUL INDIAN
WOMEN OF MYTH &
HISTORY

IRA MUKHOTY SIGNING HER
BOOK AT DCLF 2017
PUBLISHED BY
ALEPH BOOK COMPANY

IRA NISHTHA
MUKHOTY SATYAM

AT DCLF 2017 AT DCLF 2017

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Community APRIL
Experiences EXPERIENCES

DCLF 2018
GALLERY

Exhibitions and Stalls at DCLF 2018

MERAKITROVE CREATIONS

Hand knit Ethnic Collection of Sarees, Home Decor from West
Bengal, Gujarat Odisha and Rajasthan

10| CENTER STYLE | JUNE 2018 AFFORDABLE
HAPPINESS

Stall of Handmade
Gifts, Cosmetics and
Jewelry at DCLF 2018

WIC INDIA
DEHRADUN

COMMUNITY
LITERATURE

FESTIVAL

2018

3rd edition

BHULI ART

Celebrating
Uttarakhand’s Art and
Food Culture at DCLF
2018

HEARTFULNESS CENTER STYLE | JUNE 2018 | 11

Discover creativity, peace, deeper sleep, intuition,
positivity, and empathy through meditation

Community APRIL
Experiences EXPERIENCES

TOP 5 WIC INDIA
DEHRADUN
SESSIONS AT
COMMUNITY
DCLF 2018
LITERATURE

FESTIVAL

2018

3rd edition

DILLI JO EK SHAHAR THA

Dr. Bidyut Bose (center) in Conversation with Dr. Saif
Mahmood (left) and Rahman Abbas (right)

BELOVED DELHI

Aloke Lal (left) launching the book “Beloved Delhi - A Mughal City And Her Greatest
Poets” by Dr. Saif Mahmood (right), Published by Speaking Tiger at DCLF 2018

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IDEA
OF

INDIA
TRUTH OF
INDEPENDENCE AND
LEGACY OF PARTITION

IDEA OF INDIA - TRUTH OF INDEPENDENCE
AND LEGACY OF PARTITION

Rishi Suri (right) in Conversation with Ravi Singh (left), Shaurya Doval (center-left)
and Aloke Lal (center-right)

INDIA’S

PAKISTAN PROBLEM

& THE WAY FORWARD

INDIA’S PAKISTAN
PROBLEM

Rishi Suri (left) in Conversation with
TCA Raghavan (center-left), Lt. Gen.
Kamal Davar (center-right) and Wajahat
Habibullah (right)

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THE SOUL OF
ISRAELI CULTURE IN

SHALEV’S

LITERATURE

ISRAEL AND IT’S
CULTURE

Rishi Suri (left) in Conversation with
Meir Shalev (right)

THEMES TRACING

OF
LOVE IN LITERATURE

THEMES OF LOVE

Nishtha Satyam (left) in Conversation with
Devdutt Pattanaik (center) and Jerry Johnson (right)

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Community APRIL
Experiences EXPERIENCES

16 | CENTER STYLE | JUNE 2018 ON MY
WAY

Movie Review

By Mansi Singh

A wild and wacky road trip could be life

changing! This can only be understood in this movie
that has it all. Featuring the ever charming actress
Catherine Deneuv, Emmanuelle Bercot has come up
with this poignant French Film which is truly episodic.
On my way is about an aimless journey of Bettie
(Catherine Deneuv) who has been thrown to perils
of life. Her tedious life as a restaurant owner and
memories of a doomed romance makes her head

over to a full-fledged road trip.

This road trip is not just a road trip but a journey
that starts with nothing and ends up making Bettie’s
life worthy like never before. From a frenzied drive
past the bucolic fields of Brittany to halting just
for few puffs of a cigarette, from stumbling over a
young man at a bar to renewing ties with alienated
daughter and grandson, her life seems to change

totally.

Featuring a deep connect, this movie is a mixed bag
of emotions that are amazing to relate. On my way
is extremely narrative and at the same time dramatic.
This movie sets in with melancholy that further drifts
to a bizarre comedy and by the end, it becomes

playful and romantic.

Catherine Deneuv, the legendary actress looks
natural and totally charismatic all through the film.
Rest of the characters have done justice to the roles
they have played and have come out beautifully in
the film. Writer and director Emmanuelle Bercot have
effortlessly painted varied scenarios throughout. The
story ends up in a picturesque country house amidst
a lot of merriment and there possesses a distinct
freshness even when it ends. It’s a light movie which
has a right balance of all the significant elements,

and an exhilarating tale truly worth watching.



WIC JUNE 2018
Experiences
SCHEDULE

SCHOOL OF CREA TIVE SUMMER CAMP
EDUC ATION
4 JUNE 2018 - 22 JUNE 2018
IN COLLABORATION WITH LIFE EXPRESS

Let your kids indulge in utmost fun by engaging in Storytelling, Speech & Drama, Singing, Dance,
Art & Craft, Clay Modelling & Pottery.

Give wings to their imagination and let them fly free.

MADATHON HHFEIAENLTHAGANLDTEWHRELTLNOIEPSSSN YOUR

ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION 8 JUNE 2018
6 JUNE 2018 WITH DR. ANIL KUMAR BHATT
IN COLLABORATION WITH MAD BY BTD
Possessing around 20 years of experience, Dr.
MAD continues to work with the Government Anil Kumar Bhatt currently is a Chief Consultant
of Uttarakhand to create massive awareness on at Diabetes Clinic & Research Center Guru
Rispana Rejuvenation. MADATHON 2018 is the Teg Bahadur Sahib Hospital, Dehradun. He
seventh edition of the annual festival organized holds MBBS & MD/DM degrees from the
by MAD to propagate awareness about the Calcutta University. His other fellowships
rejuvenation of dying rivers in Doon Valley. The include Diabetes Management (Royal College
festival includes a cross-country race, poster of Physician) England, Practical Diabetology
making, graffiti making, street plays, flash mobs, (Steno Diabetes Center) Denmark, Cardio
cultural events and Exhibitions. Dialectology (John Hopkins University) and
Cardio Medicine (American College of
18 | CENTER STYLE | JUNE 2018 Cardiology). Dr. Anil has been honored by
Doon Sikh Welfare Society with Bharat Jyoti
Award. He also owns membership of several
professional bodies. He has also been involved
in social/volunteer activities pertaining to
President Healthy Human Foundation (works
of Diabetes, Obesity Metabolic Diseases, and
Cancer.)

WIC JUNE 2018
Experiences
SCHEDULE

BUMPER SPONSORED BY BUMPER BINGO

BINGO 9 JUNE 2018
PRESENTED BY BHARDWAJ ASTRO TECHNOLOGIES

Be a part of unlimited fun, frolic & entertainment.
Strike out and win the game of Tambola at Bumper Bingo.
Try your luck and lay your hands on exciting prizes.

ASSOCIATE SPONSORS -
EBONY AND JADE,
TANEJA OPTICALS,
PJ BEHATWALA JEWELLERS

ECVWEINNOEIRNMLGAD MEMBERS’ ONLY EXPERIENCE
26 JUNE 2018
IN COLLABORATION WITH THE AFTER PARTY
ALLIANCE FRANCAISE 23 JUNE 2018
MEMBERS ONLY - DJ PARTY
An unemployed actor is offered an unusual
job of helping the police reconstruct crime After Party –DANCE TILL YOU DROP! A call to the
scenes. However, he gets carried away party rockers and creatures of the night. Be a part of
a mind blowing social gathering. Get high on music,
and messes up everything for himself. dance and your choice of drinks only at our Sports Bar.
Indulge in this fantabulous entertainment experience
only for members. Stay up all night and party like
there is no tomorrow. It’s an ultimate chance for young
couples and single ladies to mingle and have fun.
DON’T MISS this unstoppable and unlimited merry

making at After Party, WIC India Dehradun.

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WIC JUNE 2018
Experiences
SCHEDULE
WEEKEND MUSICAL
EVENING

EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
MEMBERS ONLY

WIC India Dehradun has planned everything to make
every weekend better than ever. Every Friday and Saturday
enjoy with our exotic beverage menu, insanely refreshing
live music and relaxed ambience that make up for a perfect
weekend retreat with Popular Bands performing live at the

Secret Garden Musicals.

RUHAANIYATH KID’S MOVIE SCREENING
EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
EVERY WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY MEMBERS ONLY
MEMBERS ONLY
When you were kids, a trip to the movies was a
Live Sufi music has its own magic. Join us for a mid-week no-brainer. You liked the animation or movie poster,
Sufi Musical break with your loved ones and enjoy soulful so you went. Simple. But now for your little kids,
live performances by popular artists, at RU Garden you have to put a bit more thought into introducing
them to the world of animated movies, WIC India
20 | CENTER STYLE | JUNE 2018 Dehradun screens the best animated and kid’s movies

every Saturday and Sunday.
Let your Kids enjoy the wonderland of fairy tales

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Buckle up
for a Culinary Ride

By Mansi Singh

Where to find superfood?

Well, to all the food enthusiasts who wish to fulfill their delectable dreams WIC is ‘THE’ ultimate
spot for an authentic dining experience. Fuel up and feel good as the restaurants here bring you

seemingly endless eating options.

The Amaltas Bistro – Dishes from

around the world - A foodie’s hot spot, The Amaltas
Bistro dishes up your favorite food from around the world.
For a feel food fix, you must head over to this space.
Sample world’s unmissable dishes and a dazzling array
of cuisines sprinkled with fresh spices and zing. Discover
a startling menu right here and tickle your taste buds with
fantastic food stuff.

Sakana – RU – Lost Royal Recipes - Indulge yourself in

Typically Oriental - Brace lost recipes from the royal homes of India at RU.
yourself for a culinary From chicken tikka dipped in spicy gravy to paneer
adventure at Sakana, a lababdar, relish succulent dishes along with rich
fabulous dining space to curries at this super dining spot. Get your drool on
savor Oriental cuisines. and taste the exotic ingredients. On dining here
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order your much-loved
oriental dishes from the
menu and relish desired
food full of goodness
right at this superb dining

place.

Entertainment
Experiences

The Weekend
Musical Episode

EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

RAHUL GHAI
1&2 JUNE 2018
COUNTRY

Rahul is a singer/songwriter from Chandigarh who has been writing songs for 5 years
now. This project primarily consists of his solo work, which he would describe as simple
folk, country songs. He is a dedicated musician whose single “New Clouds” has been
broadcasted on MTV INDIES too. He has played at coveted venues and places across

the country.

SUSHANT SATIJA

15&17 JUNE 2018
MYSTIC OF SUFI POETS

Sushant is a light classical vocalist who sings
his tunes on the kalams of different mystical
poets (bulle shah, Amir Khusrau, Sheikh
Farid, Gulam Farid, Kabir das and more). His
mystical voice takes you to a mystical journey
of unconditional love with the emotion of care.
Sushant is also a 5th-grade guitar player
certified from Trinity school of London. He is
soon releasing his debut album” life in process”
which comprises of his original tunes mixed
with folk fusion of beautiful Sufi kalams.

CALVIN WUMBAYA

8&10 JUNE 2018
REGGAE / FOLK ROCK

Calvin Wumbaya is a Singer/Songwriter and
Founder of the Reggae Folk Rock band Woody
Accouche Project at Delhi, India. A composer and
live performer of essentially Reggae and Folk music,
his influences include Grunge, Blues and a range
of Classic and Contemporary rock music. His Debut
Album, `Jive Tribe` was launched in 2017. His Solo
Repertoire includes his Acoustic Guitar and Vocals,
enhanced by the use of Harmonicas to explore his
Folk and Reggae influences.

SHUBHAM PATHAK
29&30 JUNE 2018
INDEPENDENT

Their sound of music is in a genre HARSHIT & MANSIMRAN
influenced by the classical touch and 22&23 JUNE 2018
forms the basis of their compositions. TRIBUTE TO A.R. RAHMAN
Experimenting with sounds, the duo
enjoys sticking to the roots with a Their sound of music is in a genre influenced by the classical
contemporary twist. Not only this, the touch and forms the basis of their compositions. Experimenting
duo plan to make music melodious, with sounds, the duo enjoys sticking to the roots with a
joyful, meaningful, thought-provoking contemporary twist. Not only this, the duo plan to make music
and even philanthropic. melodious, joyful, meaningful, thought-provoking and even

philanthropic.

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Entertainment
Experiences

SRHUHAAB AENI

EVERY THURSDAY AND WEDNESDAY

AVINASH MISHRA
6&7 JUNE 2018
TRIBUTE TO NUSRAT FATEH ALI KHAN & RAHAT FATEH ALI KHAN

“Avinash Mishra” Born in a family of renowned legendary classical musicians, he was
brought up in a musical ambiance and rich cultural heritage of the historical city of Kashi

(Varanasi).
He has performed and spread his different styles of singing (music) that include Sufi,
Fusion, Ghazal’s, Classical khayaal, etc. in many of the prestigious concerts throughout

the country. He is a composer & lyricist as well.

VIVEK BADONI

13&14 JUNE 2018
MATHU RE DREAMHOUSE

Mathu Re is an Urban-Folk independent music
initiative founded by Vivek Badoni. With simple
music and beautiful lyrics, the aim of the project
is to connect with people through the basic
truth of life.

ADVIKA

27&28 JUNE 2018
SUFI

Advika is a duo setup based out of Dehradun.
Powerful combination of vocals and rhythm is what
sets them apart and keep the audience hooked.
Pure entertainment is what they guarantee.

HARSHIT & MANSIMRAN
20&21 JUNE 2018
TRIBUTE TO A.R. RAHMAN

Their sound of music is in a genre influenced by the classical
touch and forms the basis of their compositions. Experimenting
with sounds, the duo enjoys sticking to the roots with a
contemporary twist. Not only this, the duo plan to make music
melodious, joyful, meaningful, thought-provoking and even

philanthropic.

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WIC
FEATURE

Craving for a
Healthy Breakfast?

By Mansi Singh

If your answer is a yes, then head over to The Fried, poached, boiled or scrambled you can order
as per choice. To pep the taste a little, you can add
Amaltas Bistro. Combine early yoga or swimming with Chicken Ham, Desi Indian Masala, Grilled Mushrooms
a soul quenching breakfast at the bistro. Here breakfast or extra cheese to it.
is going to be a medley of flavors that is sure to make
you fall in love with this space. The sight of this alluring Hungry Veggies can order a scrumptious Poha, flat rice
dining spot in the morning will certainly add to your cooked with fresh curry leaves, Mustard seeds and dry
experience of relishing your day’s first meal here. nuts. Ordering a TBJ (Basket) which includes toasted
assorted bread, butter, and jam on the side again is
The mouth-watering morsels served at the bistro will a great pick. You can also choose to order a healthy
be extremely tempting and hard to resist. Recline at Besan Ka Cheela, gram flour batter made with Indian
a chair and admire the ravishing manner in which the fresh vegetables and herb served with set curd and
breakfast will be served to you. Only the sight of it will tangy tomato chutney. Don’t miss to combine your meal
tickle your taste buds. with a refreshing cup of coffee. Try some fresh fruits as
well to complete your morning diet.
Non-veg lovers can tone down their carnivorous
cravings by sinking their teeth in steamy eggs cooked Savor the best breakfast in town amidst the colonial
in varied styles served hot plate. You may choose from feel drenched in lush greenery. Grab a chair at The
our delectable breakfast menu featuring Eggs Any Style, Amaltas Bistro.
Specialty Omelets, Eggs Benedict and Egg Florentine.

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Groundhog Day (1995) – The CINEMA
EXPERIENCES
movie is a comic masterpiece, timeless
and classical redemptive narrative. FroEmrthae
It has a profound storyline which is
inevitable and is also effortlessly of Classics
written. Wonderful is one word that Introducing
best defines this film. Groundhog Day Movies on Demand
has as much charm as it has a bite,
thanks to a fantastic script and actor at WIC
Bill Murray’s excellent performance.
Never dull or cheesy, this wonderful Feature By Mansi Singh
fantasy tale just hits all the right
notes. This film uses the psychological Crazy about
exploration of a fascinating character movies?

to make its point. Wishing to watch classic
films?
Fight Club (1999) – This American
Ready for a Private Cinema
classic will leave you reeling. Fight Experience?
club challenges your prejudices and
brings you in close quarters with stark If yes, it’s time for you to
violence. It is about survival and the glance at some of the most
choices you make in life. This movie legendary movies of all
once watched, will rock your world. times. Let’s take you back in
Bold and bruising humor makes this the golden era of Cinema.
film stand out from the rest. Fight Pick the one you wish to
club is a darkly comic drama that watch and we will have
will leave you laughing at the face it screened for you at The
of an abyss. Edward Norton, Brad Sports Bar. Narrowing down
Pitt, and director David Fincher is yet the list is too difficult but this
again a lethal combination.
is how it goes!

Forest Grump (1994) – Winner of the six Academy awards, Forest Grump is an

epic movie that is sure shot a must watch. It is an uplifting saga of an earnest and
good-natured young boy who attempts to overcome his disabilities. This movie is
a cheeky social satire of U.S social-political history. It is truly eloquent, gleeful and
the one that takes the viewers on a different plane of maturity. Some heart-rending
scenes of this film are sure to linger in your mind for a long time. Not forgetting to
mention, Tom Hanks turns out to be a total charmer.

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Guide (1965) – Based on R.K. Narayan’s Novel,

Guide is an episodic classic film that one must
watch. Portraying transformation and exploration
of this film is a philosophical awakening. Also
staging a romantic drama, the storyline is touchy
and glorious. Bold dialogues, melodious music
and award-winning performances by the lead
an actor, Guide is one brilliant movie you must
watch.

Do Bigha Zameen (1953) - Do Bigha Zameen was

the first Indian film to win the Prix Internationale at the
1954 Cannes Film Festival. A movie that pioneered early
parallel cinema is carefully created and is totally genuine
and convincing. This film might be melodramatic but it
puts forth the hurtful stories and pitiable plight of Indian
farmers. It’s an immortal tale of unity, family and strong
relationships which is the very fabric of Indian Society.
The film is highly cinematic, realistic, metaphorical and

MODnarrative. This movie paints the picture of India before

independence and is an influential film worth watching.

Mughal–e–Azam (1961) – An epic historical drama, Mughal–e–Azam is an extravagant

movie of all times. The black and white version of it featuring legendary cast, opulent sets,
haunting musical score and breathtaking battle, has earned universal acclaim. This film was the
most expensive film ever produced in India at that time. The heart-warming love story showcased
in this film is worth watching till it ends. Every line of dialogue in this film is written with the
ornamentation of poetry. Mughal–e–Azam is no short of a legacy.

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EMXPAENRIDENACRAE

Experience

the Grandeur
Feature By Mansi Singh

For you folks who love to swim, we have

MANDARA Swimming Pool Complex up and
ready for you. What else can be more exciting
this summer? Work hard and swim hard this
season at MANDARA. Relax and energize
yourself by taking a dip in the pool. Nothing
will be more soothing than a swim and little
pool time.

Take pleasure in swimming at this wondrous
and unmatched swimming pool complex
designed just for you. Go for a morning swim
or dip your toes in the afternoon, an evening
dive any day, will also be great to experience.
Refresh yourself at MANDARA, an idyllic
gateway.

Before that, let’s take a look at what others
have to say:

Harshit Gupta

(WIC Member Since August 2012)

At the outset let me congratulate the entire team at WIC for the
opening of the much awaited swimming pool at the center. The
wait was totally worth it with the pool being done tastefully and
the aesthetics totally justify it being a part of the much-loved place
- WIC. I visited the pool today morning.

Ms. Neha Parmar

(WIC Member Since February 2018)

Snuggled in the midst of a green cocoon WIC has recently added
a first of kind swimming pool for all the water babies of Dehradun.
The first International level swimming facility that is, to top it all,
an all-weather one and boasts of luxurious green living. This spot
is extremely tastefully done up with an attached Jacuzzi for those
looking for a good day of relaxation. My schedule has been
penciled in already with days that need to be spent soaking up
some water therapy.

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EMXPAENRIDENACRAE

Mr. Abhay Chandna

(WIC Member Since September 2007)

It’s been worth the wait for the grand opening of our very own
clubs iconic swimming pool. The standard has been raised and
the benchmark has been set. The largest pool in the city is now
open. My children wait for the Sundays to come for them to
splash around in the pool. A big thank you to the management

of WIC for providing swimming facilities to the members.

Mr. Rohit Pandya

(WIC Member Since October 2017)

Excellent fabulous! Wonderful experience, Keep it Up WIC.

Ms. Kislaya Rakesh

(WIC Member Since October 2017)

Pool, timing, lighting and complex are great. I would
consider getting a family membership.

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YOGA Surrendering oneself to this divine art form is receiving

HEALS THE SOUL all that you desire to. Yoga is for everyone regardless of
your beliefs. You can heal your soul at any age all you
Feature By Mansi Singh need to do is bring it into practice. It offers you balance of

‘’Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self” mind, body, and spirit.
Yoga enables us to live a calm and quiet life. It makes us
patient, humble and happy. It reduces stress and induces
relaxation. Best way to love your body is to engage
yourself in yoga. It is an ongoing process of learning
and finding your own self. Yoga is all about working on

oneself, self-reflection and self-awareness.
Ideal for spiritual growth, yoga awakes us and makes us
how to let go of anger, hatred, and mistrust. A combination
of breath, linked postures, and inner focus can result in
beautiful shapes of sequences with mindful and meditative
movements. We are our own artists and we can decorate

our own existence, why not we do it now!
Let’s see what yoga practitioners at WIC have to say:

Naina Prakash Sushma Mehrishi -

(WIC Member Since January 2014) (WIC Member Since August 2015)

An amazingly comprehensive and complete I am from Anant Yoga and I have
course, under Vikrant Sir’s guidance, an experience of 15 years. I am a
the progression of yoga skills appeared yoga alliance teacher. In yoga, you
natural and smooth over time. The classes play with your body mind and soul.
were really energizing and helped me in Organizing Anant Yoga at WIC
keeping up the pace with my work as well. is a great experience. Thanks to
We were made aware of the correct muscle Miss Nazia and Mr. Sachin, when
and bone involvement and the physiology I was looking for a place to start
behind every asana. It helped me tone up up with yoga, they came forward
my body and lose weight at a faster pace. and offered me with a place. WIC
Beautifully nestled in the calm and soothing offers a natural environment for
surrounding of the club, amidst the beauty yoga; the staff is great as they look
of nature, yoga at WIC turned out to be a after everything in the best possible
wonderful experience for me. manner. WIC is an amazing space
to engage in such a meaningful practice. Everybody must join Anant Yoga at
WIC India Dehradun and feel the difference.

Monika - Pure and simple. And

to me, that’s the highest compliment
of all--it kind of says it all. Every time I
go to class, I leave with something that
helps me look at life differently. I have
gotten stronger and more flexible. The
instructor is also very experienced he
makes us do a varied mix of asanas that
are physically challenging, technical
yet makes me feel blissful at the end of
every class. It is quite magical.

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AND THE EVOLUTION OF ‘THE CLUB’ IN DEHRADUN

Feature By Mansi Singh

“A club tie is very often stronger than our school tie” Nadir
– Nadir Faridoon Bilimoria Faridoon
Bilimoria
It was a Monday morning in June. I had traveled to cover the interview of this
WIC MEMBER SINCE JUNE 2007
gentleman who he indeed was. As soon as I reached his residence, he didn’t
kept me waiting even for a single minute. As I entered his lavish corridor, he The younger son of Lt. General Faridoon
warmly greeted me in. Noshire Bilimoria, Mr. Nadir Faridoon
No less than a Hollywood figure I must say, he reclined on his ultra luxurious Bilimoria has served as a director to 2
couch, smiling at me. Every single bit of him was suave. Surrounded by a couple companies till date. Tandoori Magazine &
of paper materials he leaned a bit forward and started off with a conversation. Liquid publishing was the two ventures that
“I am wearing the centenary tie of Delhi Gymkhana Club”, he gently moved he founded 11 years ago. The magazines
his fingers on it as if to carcass it. Wearing a wide smile on his face he further featuring high glitz and gloss belong to
added “it is now 106 years old, very old club. My family has been a member of the Alco beverage sector and are industry
it and my grandfather was a member 70 years ago.” specific magazines. Liquid and Ambrosia
are the only two magazines in India
In no case, I required a set of questions that are allowed to advertise liquor. Mr.
for him as he himself was so much eager Nadir Faridoon Bilimoria has been closely
to share his piece of experience. “The associated with one of India’s Largest
clubs have the same ethos and same Contract Partnership firm which now handles
culture”, he added, there was no chance the publishing of both Tandoori & Liquid
of not believing his words, as I soon Magazines. The magazines are unique and
realized I was sitting with a man who have been in existences for years now. Mr.
owned memberships of some of the finest Nadir is residing in Dehradun city and is
clubs across India. Trust me this man was one of the oldest members of The Club or
no short of a legacy of club goers. The World Integrity Center, Dehradun India.
“I had just relocated from Delhi as I said
because of my magazine and all and at was opened by one of the biggest action heroes of
that time I did find a big void in my life Hollywood ever, Steven Seagal. I don’t know how
here. I just felt that there was something they managed to get him, but he came here and he
lacking when someone told me that The inaugurated The Club’s gym. Steven Seagal is such
Club was starting. I think it was Upendra a famous actor. I used to actually go from here to
Arora of Natraj, another friend of mine The Club to use the gym, 10 years ago.”
Harinder Singh straight away became
members and we said let’s see how it
works. We did start using it but The Club
was closed for a little while so we missed
it.”
The conversation was now getting a lot
interesting as he was bit by bit taking
me back in time. He further revealed
that The Club at the time of its inception
tried being a Sports Club. Gazing at a
faraway spot, he leaned back as if to
recall his memories of that place.
And then he continued “and I remember
about 10 to 11 years ago, Dehradun
had about a handsome of gymnasiums
and The Club actually started the gym. It

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I had never imagined that I would get or Literature or any facet of life meet. We swimming pool and also the tennis court
to know so much about The Club, and do go and attend talks by speakers that that might up come sometime in the
the way he was narrating it made the interest us and we have been doing this future, WIC has come up well.
conversation even more intriguing. He right from the time of Tom Alter. He further mentioned that one can
paused for a while and finally asked During this conversation he mentioned actually do a lot. One can choose
him if I had questions for him to answer. that club culture in Dehradun does exist from a variety of things to do at WIC.
Alas! I finally got a chance to open that but WIC is evolving something new. He Individuals can attend the talks, visit the
small bit of paper that was lying in my stated that it is filling the gap which no library or can have a good swim at the
pocket craving to be read. I unfolded it other club in Dehradun could do. And pool. Flipping back in time he said “The
and asked “how would you picture The with the coming up of facilities like the Club wasn’t enough to make one travel
Club 5 years from now?’’. all the way to it. If it was just billiards or
“The Club was very nice, very homely gym, I am not going to go all the way
but then as far as I remember there were from Vasant Vihar in this traffic to that
very few of us there as members. And place.”
the facilities were very few in fact where Adding on to what he had shared, he
you now have restaurants and all there also said that WIC had scored a lot more
was were rooms for staying, so it was than The Club as it was now offering a
a very small club but a nice personal lot of interesting experiences apart from
place to chill out, where friends met. It anything else. It is also improving in all
didn’t offer much until the gym came. I aspects like an introduction of the DJ
think there was billiards. We had a nice Nights, Tambola Nights and lot more.
young group at The Club 10 years ago. While concluding his long drawn talk, he
There were German friends; we all used half giggled and said “but now I suppose
to meet there often. We sometimes in the my memory is being made in the pool as
daytime trekked up Hathi Pao side and I am very fond of swimming, I used to be
all. We would come down and chill out a Club Champion myself. WIC is a niche
at The Club on the lawn or something.” that Dehradun needs; it is undoubtedly
Jumping on to my next question I asked the only one of its kind space that exists
“How would you describe the evolution in the entire city.”
of The Club to The World Integrity And this is how the story of the five
Center? To this he answered “The Club glorious years of WIC turned into a
was one experience, WIC is a different classic celebratory tale.
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permanence. What WIC has evolved
as is very nice. It is a get-together area
for mutually alike people. It is trying to
evolve as a contextual being identity of its
own. It is a place where people who are
interested in things like the environment

Dehradun’s Take some time out to follow the gaunt lanes trust me, the feeling is surreal.
of the city; they are sure to lead you to places These monuments slowly come into picture;
Forgotten Monuments you have never witnessed before. Walking you can’t see them at one go. It takes time,
past them seems no less than a chase through patience and energy to figure out ways to
Feature By a magical labyrinth. Some gullies meander reach them. They have hidden passages to
past cluttered houses while others take you in them that call you in. These monuments peep
Mansi Singh the wilderness away from the bustle. out from behind a building or two, they seem to
tease you. So you need to be always prepared
Tucked away in the corners of the city, are for this hide and seek game. But finally, when
monuments that time seems to have forgotten. the chase is over, they rise in front of your eyes
Most guides skip to mention them and also and lend you goosebumps.
don’t know why these iconic structures are
missing on the map. Only the impatient There are hundreds of such forgotten
roamers and wanderers in the city get to find monuments in our city, but let’s start with just
them. And when you find them out of nowhere, three:

Ramlila Bhawan – To get stayed around this place and had got this
monument constructed after being enticed by
to this, one has to reach the Band Bazaar and the heavenly powers of Shri Guru Ram Rai.
take the narrow gully to Ramlila Bazaar. More The Ramlila Bhawan comes to life during the
than 300 years old, this monument was built by time of Navratri, Dusshera, Diwali, and Basant
the Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb. The beauty Panchmi. During this festive time, locals visit
of this monument lies in the spectacular mix of The Ramlila Bhawan to light diyas and pay
Hindu and Mughal architecture. Possessing a homage by making an offering of ladoo ka
shape of a mausoleum, its walls are adorned prasaad. Every year during the festival of
by mythological paintings taken from the Dussehra, herds of people gather here to watch
Hindu epics, Ramayana and Mahabharata. Ramlila, which is the much awaited theatrical
Intricately crafted, this monument is said experience. This monument is one of the oldest
to be the Samadhi of Shri Guru Ram Rai ji in the city of Dehradun and a must visit.
Maharaj. Legends say that Aurangzeb had

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Idgah - Very few people must

have seen or heard of this structure
that speaks the fables of an illustrious
past. Set few meters away from The
Doon School, you will have to ask
the surrounding locals to find the
way. Eidgah or Idgah, also Eid Gah
or Id Gah is a term used in South
Asian Islamic culture for the open-
air enclosure usually outside the city
reserved for Eid Salah, Islamic prayer
offered in the morning of Eid al-Fitr and
Eid al-Adha. This one monument must
have existed since 1955. Back then,
there was nothing around except for
this structure which was surrounded
by Sheesham trees. This spot usually
remained empty with no one visiting
it. This was one reason it had become
a favorite haunt for kids living nearby.
They were seen playing and flying kites
in its premises. Only at the time of
Eid, Idgah was frequented by people
from places far and wide. Cycles and
bullock carts were seen crowding the
area, as they were the only mediums
of travel. People used to gather in this
open space to offer Namaz. Taabeez
sellers, balloonwalas, and hawkers
were spotted selling varied stuff at the
entrance of this scared space. Soon
after the Namaz got over the pavilions
would again become vacant. This
monument on the inside is a forgotten
gem to discover. Its whimsical charm
can only be realized once you visit this
place. Idgahs are very little in number in
the city and this one boasts of its mystic
architectural beauty. Towering minarets
and a lustrous mausoleum at Idgah,
stand evidence to the magnificent past
of the city that is worth comprehending.

Kali Temple - Set away from the hustle and bustle, this monument is tucked in the outskirts of the city. Travel

past the Old Mussoorie Road and cut to the one that takes you to the Shahanshahi Ashram. On reaching take a meandering
lane that takes you further in towards the trekking route to Mussoorie. Slowly and steadily as you make your way towards the
sprawling mountains, the temple comes into picture. Upon witnessing it, you are sure to fall short of words. You will get to see
this temple standing in the middle of nowhere with the lush green mountains in the background. And a crooked road going
way up and disappearing into the wilderness. It’s one of the oldest temples in the city dedicated to goddess Kali. Don’t know
if travelers come to this spot as it is a lot secluded. One can find meager settlements around the temple. There is one thing that
makes this temple bizarre, if you go closer to it, you will realize that its structure is tilted. Well, even this adds to its strange
beauty that is sure to grow on you. It’s one and only one primeval tilted temple that you will get to view in the city of Dehradun.

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EXPERIENCES

PKMLOOIIDNVOSIELA,TTUARBELE

By Mansi Singh

Kids love miniature stuff! Look Pool Table is what children love to
closely at the toys they love to play
with. Tiny kitchen sets, miniature play with. Tiny colorful balls look
cars, and petite blocks or puzzles.
They relate with tiny objects easily really cute kept on a
may be because these objects
appear pretty similar to miniature pool
their own volume
and size. table. Also, the
Well,
that’s small cue sticks
just a
thought! that fit between
Apart from
the size, colors their fingers,
attract them the most.
They tend to run behind bright with which kids
colored objects more than pastels
and muted blends. Primary colors are seen trying
like red, yellow and blue catch
their eyes balls the most. Colors to pot balls. Not
are some early words they tend to
learn and thus it’s always great to only this recent
have them play with colorful stuff.
Step inside The Enchanted new toy interests
Playroom, this newly introduced toy
is sure to grab your attention. Kids them but also

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chance to learn

both the game

and the names of

different colors.

If you haven’t taken your

kids to the Enchanted Playroom till

now, you must, as this miniature

game is one thing they must

experience. Let them be free to

play and learn and realize their

love in miniature objects.

EXPERIENCES

Weekend Matinee for Kids!

Disnet Special

HERCULES
2&3 JUNE 2018

This movie is grandly staged, solidly entertaining and old-fashioned adventure tale.
Hercules and his fearless team of warriors must lead their army in a battle against
overwhelming odds. It will take the strength of a god for Hercules to overcome his past
and conquer his foes in the epic adventure that is fast-paced and packed with eye-

popping action!

BEAUTY AND
THE BEAST

16&17 JUNE 2018

A beautiful, touching and truly watchable,
Beauty & the Beast is a classic animated
movie. Featuring wonderful characters this film
is sure to enchant kids. The remarkable story
full of fantasy and drama keeps your attention
grabbed until the end. The musical numbers
add on the much-needed charm to this film that
is a must watch for kids.

THE LION KING

10 JUNE 2018

A breathtaking and heartwarming movie, Lion King
is a story about a cub Simba who cannot wait to
be a king. It’s a timeless story, featuring Academy
Award-winning music. You will be thrilled to watch
this breathtaking animation. The film is funny,
emotional and at the same time poignant. It’s a
great pick for your kids.

A BUG’S LIFE

23&24 MAY 2018

A cute animated tale with some mild TARZAN
peril and scary bugs, A bug’s life is a 30 JUNE 2018
visual delight. Imaginative, joyous and
packed with adventure, this animated
movie is meant to entertain you totally.
A nice movie for kids, it demonstrates
courage, wisdom, and teamwork. So
your kids have a lot to learn from this
one great animated film.

Filled with humor, heart, and hilarious fun, Tarzan is an unforgettable adventure you’ll watch
again and again. Disney’s magnificent animated adaptation of the ape man begins deep
within the jungle when baby Tarzan is adopted by a family of gorillas. Tarzan is accepted
by the gorillas and raised as one of their own. His “Two Worlds” collide with the arrival of
humans, forcing Tarzan to choose between a “civilized” life with the beautiful Jane and the

life he knows and loves with his gorilla family.

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JUNE 1 We convey our hearty wishes to our
WIC Members on their birthday!
AJIT SINGH CHAWLA

JUNE 2

SUNIL RASTOGI

GURCHARAN SINGH KUKREJA

NEENA JOSHI LONIAL

JUNE 3 JUNE 8

ANGAD BAKSHI NITIN AVASTHI
MANISH KALA
MEENAKSHI KALA JUNE 9
AMIT KUMAR SRIVASTAVA
ANIL KUMAR JOSHI GAURAV SAHANI
JATINDER VIRMANI ARCHANA JASOLA
SUMIT VOHRA
JUNE 4 AASHISH NARAYAN SHARMA

RAHUL KUMAR ARORA JUNE 10
MOHAMMED TARIQ KHAN
RAKESH PACHNANDA MANISH MOHAN
AJAY SAKSENA ATUL KUMAR AGARWAL
RAJPAL SINGH RAWAT
JUNE 5
JUNE 11
SUDHIR KUMAR SINGH
AJAY GOYAL NAVAL BHATIA

JUNE 6 JUNE 12

BRAJ PAL SINGH GAURAV RATHORE
RAGHU RAJ SINGH AJAY ANAND
MONIKA KHANDURI
DURGESH KURIYAL JUNE 13
BIMAL SINGH THAPA
P.K. AGARWAL
JUNE 7
JUNE 14
DHIRENDRA SHARMA
DEEPESH AGARWAL TUSHAR MEHTA
KAPIL KARNWAL FAISAL PERVEZ ANSARI
BAL KRISHAN CHANDOLA

JUNE 15

HARMOHINDER SINGH

MANISH K BISHNOI
DIVYA SEHDEV
VIKRANT PATHAK

SHISHIR SINGH

JUNE 16 JUNE 24

SHURTI MANCHANDA DAVINDER MAGO
RAMESH KUMAR SAINI JITENDER ARORA
PRITHVI SINGH BISHT ANAND SRIVASTAVA
AJAY KADYAN
NAVEEN KUMAR GUPTA JUNE 25
SHIV PRASAD DANGWAL
SUNIL KUMAR MITTAL AADESH KUMAR

JUNE 17 JUNE 26

HARSUKH CHUGH SMITA ANAND
VASHIST BINDAL VIKAS SABHARWAL
PRAVEEN KUMAR GOYAL RAJENDRA DOBHAL

JUNE 18 JUNE 27

MANU MOHENDRA VINAY TOMAR
PRIT PAL SINGH RISHU AGARWAL
RAVISH RASTOGI
MANISH MAMGAIN JUNE 28

JUNE 19 CVS RAJA RAM
SHANKAR DUTT JOSHI
ARVIND CHOWDHARY RAJENFRA SINGH
NITIN GUPTA
ABHAY ARORA JUNE 29

JUNE 20 ASHOK PARMAR
NIKHIL MOHAN KUMAR
MAHESH KURIYAL VINAY GUPTA
SHAILENDRA KUMAR BASLIYAL
JUNE 21
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RITU GUPTA
ATAR SINGH
JUNE 22 KAMAL KUMAR VERMA
SANDEEP M KHANWALKER
BHUPINDER SINGH PAHWA ARCHIT GOEL
BOBBY MODI DEWANSH DUTT
VIVEK PURI HARSHIL PANJWANI
RAJEEV KHANNA ISHAN PRAKASH
SHALEEN BANSAL
JUNE 23

SUNIL B. TANEJA
SUBHA BISHT
OM PRAKASH TYAGI



In Fond
Memory of

Mr. Sunny Gupta

Born on 3rd February 1962, to spend time with my father and
learn from him. At the age of 18, I
Mr. Sunny Gupta belonged to an was very closely associated with him
illustrious family with a business as a child and learned everything
background. Son of Dr. V.P. Gupta, about the business, family values
Mr. Sunny was the Chairman of The and social values from my father
Aryan School Dehradun and was itself. My bond with him right from
also the Vice Chairman of Manav childhood till his last breath as we
Kalyan Kendra. say was very close. I feel as a son I
Possessing immense compassion for spent a lot of quality time with him
the needy, Mr. Sunny contributed a and got the opportunity to learn a
major part of his life in disseminating lot from him. There was a lot of love
education and offering a better life between both of us, undoubtedly.”
to the ones in need. Since the very
beginning, he kept himself involved Nothing can cover up the loss of
at the ground level providing free not having Mr. Sunny Gupta among
education, free food and free stay to us. A fountainhead of knowledge
the downtrodden. and always a source of inspiration,
he has left behind a rich legacy of
Mr. Sunny headed the Wheezal memories to cherish and good deeds
Group of Companies, the third to honor and emulate. On behalf of
largest Homoeopathic medicine the entire WIC Family, we offer our
companies in India covering 4 units, due respect to Mr. Sunny who will
three being in Dehradun itself. He always be remembered and revered.
was a man of enormous caliber as
he had started this company at a
very young age of 21. Ever since
he took over the company, there has
been unparalleled growth.
“He was a family man, very involved
with social network with his friends
as well as family” says Vibhor
on being asked about his father.
Adding to this he even mentioned
that his father did a lot for the overall
society as a whole. He was actively
involved during the Kedarnath
problem and sent a lot of relief to
the victims. He further said that his
father also contributed to resolving
general problems that existed in the
North East.

“Usually he would offer or lend a
helping hand to any needy person.
Along with his professional attributes,
he was a caring and soft-hearted
person. He was a keen sportsman
and an enthusiastic traveler at the
same time.” said Vibhor.

On talking about his bonding with
his father he stated “I always wanted

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MSPEaAyKa Why do people say that the only permanent thing

A column coming to you every month, expressing the in the world is –Change? When it evidently is the
writer’s views on different subjects, however the views source of much fear, anguish, and unhappiness? As
are only hers and are meant to entertain the discerning humans we try to embrace it, hoping for better things to
reader emerge. Then we resist it deeply and struggle against
it. In actuality, we long for sameness in everything that
we do. For if that was true and everything just remained
the way it was, we would indeed stagnate and perish.
Very clearly, change is the very essence of life.

We have to ultimately surrender to change and life
does give us endless chances to avail of our choices to
enhance change. For example most times we are stuck
in our lives, and in our choices, we long to make the
change. Sometimes our lives are spiraling crazily out
of control; and we hope to make things slower. At this
point, we must realize that two things emerge - change
that we make happen and the one that happens to us
irrespective. It becomes important that we understand
it.

But change for some can be a lot to absorb. Sometimes
we just cannot assimilate one more thing when we are
distressed or perturbed. It is as if in this whole evolution

of change our circuits are jammed and
we need to stay with the familiar and
comforting parts. At that trying time,
meditation is a good alternative to quiet
the mind.

Our lives can sometimes be so
mundane. We go through them like
nomads. Expectations are like that as
well, since we grow up with inherited
ideas from our peers. Like we expect
that marriages last forever, perfect jobs
and vacations exist, children would
behave, and retirement and friends
would happen timely. And that, at some
time we would inherit the keys of the
kingdom and live happily ever after.
We now know better in this age and
century that everything changes with
time and circumstance.

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Our lives are constantly evolving, core for help. Meeting like-minded people are MSPEaAyKa
values and beliefs are ever changing. stepping-stones.
Cultures have progressed, and so have
destinations. We have to make way for Everything in life does not have to be
stepping-stones. Looking around us we just black and white. There are so many
realize that people are actually building shades of grey. It does not mean that
their lives so differently, almost thrashing you must not take that risk with the fear
themselves through landscapes. People of no safety net. Everything is about trial
are not afraid to take giant leaps into the and error. Knowing one person always
dark and risk falling. But some still cower leads to another. Everything in life
in fear and stay underground, afraid of whether its people or circumstances are
risk that comes with change. They long a springboard.
to be rescued. But stepping-stones are a
good way for change. I am a big advocator of change, not too
much or too fast because then it could be
Stepping-stones actually help you towards overwhelming. Like for anything in life,
the change one is looking for. For instance, it helps to have a Samurai Partner. This
they are stages towards what your needs one’s not only a friend, but also more than
actually are. Say, one is looking for the a friend. I have one and I know how that
perfect job, then one needs to reach out it works. So when in life we are facing
and get in touch with the people who are and struggling with change that is when
in the same field that can actually provide a Samurai Partner is very important. It
you information about it and help you to just means that you have somebody who
move in that particular direction. If one doubles up as a buddy who keeps you on
wants to make a film, one gets a camera track. Of course, this buddy has rules and
and information, same with writing a certain parameters.
book, one moves towards a writing group

LIKE FOR ANYTHING IN LIFE, IT HELPS TO HAVE A SAMURAI PARTNER.
THIS ONE’S NOT ONLY A FRIEND, BUT ALSO MORE THAN A FRIEND.

Now for this kind of a situation is that because very early in life we are told just chocolate or coke, it’s a whole new
the buddy has to have immense listening how wrong everything is and not that it way of living, exercising and rearranging
powers. It’s not like the ordinary friend was OK to make mistakes. We would our social lives. It takes more than just
that hangs around and just absorbs a then have easily incorporated it into our willpower; we have to change the very
rant. The Samurai Partner actually helps to adult lives, to expect certain changes, to way we think. And to change our thinking
get things done. Because after listening, make mistakes etc. When unexpected we may have to change our minds.
plans are made and goals are struck things happen, that’s change, so instead
where change is welcomed, and plans of exclaiming – Oh no, try saying- that’s All of us at some time or the other imagine
are actually executed. The basis of this interesting and maybe things will seem a that we will get what we want. But we still
friendship has to be immense trust, and little less hard to swallow. continue drifting along, not knowing how
both have to want the best for each other. to get it. It is the awareness that begets
After all life coaches charge an arm One small change usually creates another; change. So building goals, moving
and a leg for this kind of help. You can giving way for the third, remember the towards them, wanting it bad enough
have many friends but only one Samurai domino effect? to encourage and instigate change by
partner. changing our minds help us get there.
In our daily lives, introducing a friend or a If the risk-taking doesn’t help- take baby
Sometimes as we go on living this life picture, changes our perspectives, simply steps, staying positive all the time and
we realize that even if we don’t chase because things have to go. It takes a trusting in the universe to get us nearly
change, it finally hunts us down. All this commitment to actually change. One has there. Every wish needs wheels, and
because there is a constant tension in life to first give up instant gratification. It takes every change needs support. Habits can
between the idea of ‘Always’ and the idea sacrifice, time, energy, and of course and must be broken…
of ‘never’. Change is definitely a friend, expect no quick results.
and it is guaranteed. It is the subtle art of - Maya Bathija
returning to the balance in our lives. When change is for personal reasons, it
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