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Team Youth Connect Founder & CEO

Editor in Chief

Director of Advertisement

Director of Marketing

Divesh Aswani

Rahul Bhagchandani

Sahil Maloo

Nijansh Kothari

Editorial Board

Shagufta KhanNisrin SaqibSneha ShahMansi DoshiNipur BhattKomal KaramchandaniAmogh Purohit

Marketing Board

Design and Web Operations

Premal MehtaPratik Chandak

Bhargav PadhiyarPoojan JhaveriNikhaar ShahVamakshi Patel

Editor’s Letter

Sports

Tete-a-Tete

Youth Speak

Inked

Top Stories of 2011

Trending in A’bad

Reviews

Editorial Special

The News That Was

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Editor’s Letter

The response that we received for our second online edition was extraordinary to say

the least. It beat our projected numbers in a mere couple of days post-release and the

reception didn't just leave us overwhelmed but also pumped us up and motivated us to

strive for an even better third online edition! And here you have it.

Our new sections like the The News That Was and The Girl In The Pink Hat that were

introduced last month received loads of positive feedback and so we have decided to

continue them. We have now introduced a new section "Trending in Ahmedabad"

keeping the Amdavadi audience in mind.

Continuing the tradition, last time it was Atif Aslam we interviewed, this time it's Palash

Sen of Euphoria. Also, a special piece on the upcoming India-Australia series by the

founder of the cricket blog Bored Crazy Cricket Indians also found a place in the edition.

Like the previous edition, we have once again given our Youth Speak open section 5 full

pages. We really do mean it when we say that Youth Connect is YOUR magazine.

A number of submissions for Youth Speak this time around spoke about how our

education system can be improved. Although we couldn't publish all of them in a single

edition, there is one that finds a place in the Youth Speak section; and the other forms an

opinion in my editorial -which is again based on our education system.

A special on Tattoos, a glimpse of 2011 in the form of a visual representation, reviews,

etcetera make sure that the edition is diverse enough to cover varied youth interests.

With this edition, we hope for you readers to continue coming back to Youth Connect

and get the most out of it. Your exemplary support to the initiative and concept of Youth

Connect is immensely appreciated.

Have a happy read. And lastly, I wish all of our readers and supporters a Merry

Christmas and a very Happy New Year in advance.

Sincerely yours,Rahul Bhagchandani

Co-founder and Editor in Chief [email protected]


SPORTS

Let's have a late Xmas in Australia.

By Gaurav SethiFounder Bored Member of www.boredcricketcrazyindians.com.

You can follow him @boredcricket + one of those Bored Meetings.

India has in the past tried their darnedest to beat

Australia by playing better cricket. That's old

school. India must look no further than its

surroundings to beat them – on Boxing Day, when

the Indians step into the coliseum that is the MCG,

they have to befriend the locals – and then, make

them turn in on their very own.

If the Indians field first, big names like Sachin,

Sehwag and even MSD should patrol the boundary

– interaction with the crowds is key, as will signing

hundreds of autograph books, a sign alone won't do

– make it personal, talk IPL contracts. Skipper MS

must look to win over the rowdies, the drunks; if

this means keeping at cow corner, so be it – it will be

hugely innovative, yes, but more so a lasting bond

with the upstarts will be forged.

Work on the Ponting sledges, make them

penetrative, invoke Bhajji – if Ricky is neutralized in

the first test, and still better, dropped after that,

Australia as a nation will be deflated.

They may even concede the series so as to not drop

Ponting mid-series.

Play two spinners. Fewer quicks will breakdown

this way.

The spinner(s) should wear Bhajji masks (circa

2001). India must acknowledge that it wasn't Bhajji's

bowling that had the Aussies under the cosh – it was

his obnoxious, prickly ways – and his in-the-face

(and yes, his face too) demeanour that had a major

part to play in the successes of 2001 etc

Sehwag and Gambhir should spend plenty of

quality time together – that is the key to their

wellbeing as openers. In the nets, instruct them to

develop running-between-the-wicket skills. Keep

an update on Sehwag's hearing, Gambhir's head, as

also weddings in his household. Make him angry

again. Tell him he's ordinary like Bangladesh.

Let Dravid make a few speeches in the dressing

room, that will keep him going. Employ ace

communicators to inform Sachin that he has scored

hundreds in the past, and the likelihood of him

scoring another one, very soon, is not too remote.

Let him also know that the Tendulkar Opus is one

helluva book.

Let VVS Laxman be, he's playing Australia.

As for Virat Kohli/Rohit Sharma – let it be known

they're lucky to play at number six, this is

Cheteshwar Pujara's spot.

The warm-up games are over, MSD, you can play

now. Sarcasm is the only language MS speaks. MSD

will be key to India's success Down Under, if he

clicks as a batsman, he clicks as captain, and India

should win the series 2-0. The only way to make it

click is to have MSD wear his CSK jersey under his

India whites.

Zaheer Khan, for once, will have to last the whole

damn tour. Umesh Yadav will have to be

possessed by the policeman he wanted to be, lathi

charge on the Aussies – should be weary of all

those one-day variations, just bowl the cliché –

good areas, boy.

Ishant Sharma should be prepared to bowl more

than 5.3 overs. Greg Chappell should be allowed

to make that inspirational speech to the Aussies

on match eve. And the next day will be Christmas

for the Indians.


Interview by Nisrin Saqib & Komal Karamchandani Photography by Faiyaz Hawawala & Hiranya Mehta

On 18th December 2011, Euphoria left us enthralled with a lively, energetic and beautiful performance. The show started with a wonderful video of their latest album 'Item'. It then moved on to Palash Sen (lead singer of the band) and his band members playing the tunes from various songs of their previous albums and different movies as well. The Youth Connect Team got a chance to interview Palash Sen after the concert. Here is a sneak peak!

Palash Sen, a glass of cutting chai in hand, sat down for a rendezvous with Team Youth Connect!

YC: One particular incident that you distinctly remember from your college days and that you would like to share with the youth.

YC: Well, what do you think of the youth of Ahmedabad?

YC: You mentioned 'thepla' during your performance, have you tried any Gujarati food and what do you like the most?

Palash Sen: Ummm…Not one! But well, everyday it so happened that I used to sing in my class. I was a class singer. This was the time when I was studying to be a doctor. So, ya, I would sing in the class even when the lecturer would be teaching and then they usually would stop teaching and ask the class to listen to my singing and then get back to studies.

Palash Sen: Oh, I love the crowd. They are amazing and they make us want to come here again and again.

P a l a s h S e n ( c h u c k l e s ) - O h 'thepla'…man…I love thepla! And what are the other stuffs? Kh..kh. (YC prompts 'khaman', 'kakhra'!) Yes 'khaman' and 'kh'…'kh'…how do you say it? Yea, khakhra. Those are delicious. I always make it a point to have some. YC: What do you keep in mind while composing music?

Palash Sen: Nothing…nothing at all. It's just what my heart asks me to do and I do it, right away!

Palash Sen (grins)- No! The question of relieving stress arises when you are tired but making music never tires me. I do this because I love it and it comes directly from the heart not because I need to relieve stress. It's just fun to make music!

Palash Sen:Well, 'Item' because it indeed is an 'Item'. Here we have brought in issues like 'terrorism'. But in my previous albums, everything surrounded just around 'girls'. Not so the case in this one, here it is not only about girls but we have also brought in other issues. (Laughs hard)

Palash Sen (thinking a lot)

Palash Sen: Okay! (hurriedly) It has to be a tie between three cities –

YC: Do you think making music is a stress reliever?

YC: Your latest album is 'Item'. Why 'Item'?

YC: A rapid fire round of four questions. Which is the best city for performances? You can't say Ahmedabad just because you are here!

YC – Rapid Fire!

Delhi, Pune and Ahmedabad.

Palash Sen: Sure did! Because we perform a lot in cities like Mumbai, but the love we get from you people makes Ahmedabad go in my top three list.

Palash Sen: Jana gana mana

Palash Sen: It's difficult! I love all my songs yaar..but okay the latest one 'Item'.

Palash Sen: No, not 'Maeri'.

Palash Sen: My kids.

Palash Sen:My mother.

Palash Sen: I think, it's a brilliant idea. I believe only the youth can bring in necessary changes in this country. The country needs people like you all and if a magazine becomes one of its mediums, I think it's amazing. It can't get better. Good luck with it guys.

YC: Ahmedabad had to be, eh?

YC: Favourite song…

YC: From your albums…

YC: Not 'Maeri'?

YC: Your weakness.

YC: Your strength.

YC: Your thoughts and views about Youth Connect.

Cutting Chai &so much more!!


YOUTH SPEAK

Recent talk of the town is not India's achievements

on the cricket pitch, or how corruption is eating

through our country like termite, BUT a peppy song,

WHY DIS KOLAVERI DI from the upcoming Tamil

flick- 3..The song is a rage among millions of students

and youngsters, especially on social networking sites

like facebook and twitter and video sharing site

youtube. It recorded the highest number of views on

youtube in a single day and crossed the 1 crore mark

in a single week. .Recently the views have surpassed

the 12 crore mark!!! Isn't that fabulous? That the

NEWYORK TIMES chose to write about it last week is

testament enough to its growing popularity, not only

in India but across the globe.

The slang 'Kolaveri' has been used by the makers of 3

to depict the anguish of a person who has just tasted

rejection at the hands of the girl of his dreams. The

song, sung in a combination of English and Tamil,

popularly referred to as Tanglish, with its catchy

tune, nonsensical lyrics and strong accent is

thoroughly enjoyable and utterly relatable.

In an interview Dhanush, the man behind the magic

said "When I was writing down the lyrics, I kept in

mind all the English words that are used in the Tamil

vocabulary. Words like I, you, me, how, why, cow.. I

just framed them into sentences and that's how I

came up with the song."

According to Dhanush, the song is suitable only for

bathroom singers. Its simplistic and rustic beats

make it catchier to the commoner. Heartbreak is a

phenomenon almost everyone can relate to. The

song was initially leaked on the internet, and the

makers, having noticed the phenomenal response,

decided to go for an official release .Upon release

kolaveri topped the Indian chartbusters and was all

over the internet and radio. Within a week of its

official release it received more than 1 million

shares on facebook. .The stats say it all! Even the

paneer dosa hasn't done as much as KOLAVERI

in bridging the gap between North and South

India!!On 24 November 2011, this song became

the first Tamil film song to be

premiered on a national music

channel, MTV India. Such is the frenzy

that alternate versions of this song in

Gujarati, Kolhapuri and even Japanese

have sprung up, everyone trying to hop

on to the bandwagon of fame that is Kolaveri! Sonu

Nigam's son, adorable little Neevan's 'milk version'

of the song is the epitome of cuteness!

If you find everyone around you singing bizarre

lines like "Hand la glass, eyes-u full aa teaar-u" or

"White skin-u girl-u girl-u, girl-u heart-u black-u"

and are wondering what's going on, then you have

been living under a rock or on a different planet

maama!!

With KOLAVERI DI going viral on the cyberspace

it's already the next big thing and definitely a

youth ANTHEM!! pa pa paan pa pa paan flop

song.

Sahil ShahBio Medical Engineering,

Ganpat University

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YOUTH SPEAK

Vishakha Bhavsar2nd year, B.Com

J.G. Commerce College

It was still early in the morning, when I sat with

my friends, having a cup of coffee before

gathering the will to attend the morning

schedule of lectures. It was a usual day, woke up

in the morning, dragged myself to my feet,

cleaned up, bid mom goodbye and that is how I

find myself in the next few hours, sitting with

three of my 'bff's' listening to one of them

cribbing over her broken relationship. Not that I

would think of giving her a piece of advice, as I

was certain that it would fall on deaf ears and

seven years of being an agony aunt had taught

me a few things the hard way. First, never ever

try to reason with people who have been given

the boot by someone who were once a 'reason-

for-their-existence', and second, never stop

giving them tissues. I don't advice them partly

because they would not listen and, mostly

because all they want is you to listen. Some

people want an audience to their martyrdom.

One thing that has always struck me as weird is

the idea behind bad mouthing the person, the

minute you fall out of love. How can you claim

to have loved somebody when you can't even

respect him or her at the end of the day? The

question is, is it really that simple to fall out of

love? Is love supposed to be that fragile? I

believe that in every relationship, the only thing

that changes are the circumstances. If it is the

circumstances that change you, why let it

change the love that you share? Some people

have tenures for love. Many teenagers these day

fall in love at first sight and their statuses on

social networking sites change rapidly from

being 'single' to 'in a relationship' and from there

it escalates to 'it's complicated' and finally it runs

a full circle and comes back to being 'single'

again. Whatever happened to the 'happily ever

after' ?! It may well be extinct! As I know it,

nobody ever falls in love, consciously! You

simply fall in love and it can't be helped! And it

just can't be defined. Every person has his or her

own type of romance. For some it's as subtle as

the soft morning sunlight and for some, it's as

fiery as a blazing inferno.

Can there be a happily ever after? In MY honest

opinion, YES it can! Think about how you really

feel for your partner. Think of all the times when

your partner must have lovingly held your hand

and become your conscience or guiding light,

when your mind was clouded with doubt. Try to

look at the silver lining! It's better to shed a few

tears to mend a relationship rather than weep

over it after it is severed. So, you think you were

wronged, fight it out. But more importantly,

SORT it out! Let them know that you are here to

stay! Forgive all the past misdeeds and look

forward to a shining future. Don't hang up on

them but rather, hang in there! In 'the Kung Fu

Panda,' Master Oogway once said “yesterday is

history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a

gift. That is why it is called the "present."

Cherish your present. Revel in this beautiful

feeling. And be honest. Not to him/her, but to

yourself.

Till then, Love your life and everyone else in it!

Hanging in there!

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YOUTH SPEAK

Just as Cars run on fuel; man on

food, water and air; this universe

runs on thoughts -thoughts are all

that this universe is made up of.

At each moment, one's mind is

occupied in thinking something or

the other. These thoughts, these

ideas are supremely potent and

have a telling effect on our life and

how life shapes up. The book, “The

secret” says 'thoughts become

things'. These three words define

beautifully yet simply how

important contro l l ing our

thoughts is. The human mind

comes across sixty thousand

thoughts a day. Most of these are

repetitive and thus influence our

lives in a huge way. Every event

that occurs is a product of

something that was once a

thought. These thoughts manifest

into actions and thus control our

life. There have been many books

written on the concept of how

influential thoughts are. Most of

these focus on positive thinking.

This however is easier said, than

done. “Stay positive” or “Be

positive” – these words which are

meant to be inspiring can end up

being very irritating.And as I look at it, thoughts are of

two types. One, the thoughts that

come to us and two, the thoughts

that we think the thoughts that

come to us are pr imari ly

influenced by the situations that

persist around us, our past

experiences and the way we have

conditioned our mind. Any tough

period of time is bound to bring

negativity into our mind as we feel

bad about it. And the way we feel

is certainly the biggest factor

affecting our thoughts.

The thoughts that we think, are on

the other hand a part of a

voluntary effort on our part to start

believing that things are fine and

that they will end up being perfect.

Our mind is very powerful but at

the same time can be easily fooled.

This is one of the most important

facts which make posit ive

thinking as important as it is. As

silly as it may seem, fooling our

mind into believing that things are

perfect or alright and feeling the

joy of having achieved what you

set out for, can go a long way in

actually helping you achieve the

desired result.

Over a period of time you start to

naturally think positively. This

exercise of believing that 'all is

well' also leaves us with a very

positive feeling and this sum up to

our efforts. After sometime, both

the thoughts that come to us and

that we think become good

enough and such happy thoughts

eventually make us happy. And

happiness is all that we want in

life!

The circle of life keeps on rolling

and, good and bad times keep

coming. Still being happy or sad is

most of the times in our control. By

adapting our thoughts to a

situation, we not only remain

happy but are also able to maintain

a stable state of mind which then

enables us to fight our way out of

the situation.

So stay happy, wear that smile and

feel blessed for all that you have

been bestowed with.

THOUGHTS.

Aditya Parikh Third Year Student

Pramukh Swami Medical College

That First Day

YOUTH SPEAK

It's the dream of almost every high school

student to get into college as soon as possible

and so was mine; and once I was done with

boards, living that dream was down to just a

matter of months. Very soon those months

turned to weeks and then those weeks turned

to days. It's indeed very difficult to put in

words the excitement for the “first day of

college”.

And the moment I woke up on the final day of

my vacation, all I could manage to think about

was college, college and college. The day was

overwhelming for sure and amidst all that

excitement, I completed the required

preparations I had to do for the next day (not a

usual habit though!).

Finally the D-day arrived – I woke up with

immediate panic as soon as my alarm clock

rang. I was happy – it was the first day of

college. I was nervous – yes, it was the first day

of college. Literally, I was swept over. I had a

zillion things in my mind – from what I was

going to wear for the day to how was I going to

approach new people. I had so many

numerous emotions running through me. I

was confused. Dilemma all round.

For me, it was actually the very first time that I

was absolutely away from my comfort zone,

and nervousness will prevail when you're

about to start a new phase of your life, that too

at a new place. Having none of my old friends

by my side played a big role in my emotional

rollercoaster; but soon I moved from fear to

excitement.

That fear was all done and dusted, and all I felt

was – excitement. The moment my bus

entered the campus, my anticipation grew

massively. And more sooner than later, I felt

the difference – the difference of being a part

of something huge, something mature.

The sights of new people all around made me

feel insignif icant against the fresh

background. But nonetheless, I was all

charged to make new pals but feared if people

would accept me the way they did at school.

As I explored the campus I found a few

acquaintances and was overly delighted to

meet them.

Soon we the “freshers” headed to the

auditorium for the orientation which lasted

for three hour, followed by college tour. Our

'seniors' were more than happy to show us

each and every nook and canny!

And before I could've realized my day came to

an end – but a happy end! And meeting new

people wasn't that difficult!

I was in a new place far away from home; I met

new people and learnt how to be independent.

I got my first lesson on how to leave my

comfort zone and take a step into a piece of the

real world.

I must say, I grew up already!

Aneri Chavda3rd Semester, Computer Engg.Indus Institute of Tech. & Engg.


YOUTH SPEAK

The Conspiracy in EducationThere are certain facts about our education

system that are not very popular but which reveal a secret not known to many.

The education system in India is a derivative of the Education system which was designed and implemented by the British during their rule in India. It is an unquestionable fact that the objectives of the British were subjugation and ensuring a steady supply of slaves.

Around 1900 the new mass schooling arenas slowly became impersonal places where children were viewed as HUMAN RESOURCES (thus the phrase). As the twentieth century progressed, and particularly after WWII, schools evolved into behavioural training centres , laboratories of experimentation in the interests of corporat ions and the government.

The secret of commerce, that kids drive purchases meant that schools had to become psychological laboratories where training in consumerism was the central pursuit. Using the mechanisms of mind control training, habits, and attitudes the above idea was implemented. It is saddening to see that those mechanisms are in effect even today.

Here are some of the techniques deployed which are still prevalent,

Our current curriculum majorly

consists of evaluating people on an individual basis. We are never trained in team formation; rather any form of union is condemned and considered illegal. It was decided that by pitting students against each other and creating an environment of low level stress they will be habituated to abandon trust in peers.

Intellectual dependency is the second

technique deployed. The choice of the

number and topic of the subject that must be studied is decided by everyone but the student. It was decided that people (slaves) must be habituated to rely on “superiors”, “experts” and everybody but themselves.

The next technique used is to instil a

provisional sense of self esteem. It was very essential that the slaves not be too confident, or else they could create difficulties. Thus it was decided that students be graded (just like vegetables in the market). As a result a monthly report is sent to a student's home to mark exactly, down to a single percentage point, how dissatisfied with the child a parent should be. And thus so much importance given to performance in the examinations.

The students are always watched.

Constant surveillance was very essential to prevent any kind of promiscuous fraternization.

The rise in the number of student suicides is a clear indication that these techniques are taking their toll. As children we are very inquisitive and full of energy. Then why is it that as we grow old the thirst for knowledge disappears and the energy diminishes?

This system was purposefully designed to restrict free thinking. When the British imposed the education system in India, they did it with a clear purpose of churning out slaves. But unfortunately even after 63 years of independence our education system still lacks the reforms it so desperately requires.

Janmejay DaveAssistant Systems Engineer

TCS


Tattoo Artist Robin

TATTOO

Mansi Doshi & Shagufta Khan

Your body is a temple, but how long can you live in the same

house before you redecorate?

People who are blissfully in love or people nursing a broken

heart, mothers or teenagers, mainstream workers or eccentric

artists? What is the one thing that binds them all? It's the unusual

love for body art, the most popular being 'tattooing'.

A tattoo is made by inserting indelible ink into the dermis layer

of the skin to change the pigment. The designs of these tattoos

vary from animal and human impressions to quotes,

dedications and abstract figures. The art of tattooing has been

practiced since decades immemorial. The origin is believed to be

in Japan, from where it spread to Egypt, Arabia, Britain, America

and the rest of the world. What began as a religious

identification, is now associated with passion for the arts. Today,

more often than not, a tattoo is a symbol of trendiness, the latest

fashion statement. From top bollywood stars to the guy /girl

next door, everyone seems to be sporting one! And they don't

come cheap! Your favorite design can cost you a bomb, and

requires a bit of aftercare, but if flaunting is what you have in

mind, it's definitely worth it! Let's take a look at this latest vogue

from a professional's eyes! Youth Connect talks to Tattoo Artist

Robin.

Q. Response from youngsters these days?Ans. You would be surprised, more than teenagers, the clientele consists of married couples mostly ranging from 25-30 years.

Q. Latest trends? Ans. Spiritual tattoos, portraits, child's picture, black and grey tattoos, realistic tattoos etc.

Q. Do people get it done because it means something to them or as a fashion tattoo?Ans. The ratio is 9:1. 90 % people get it done initially for flaunting fashion trends. Some usually get serious after their first one while 10% of them get it done because it genuinely means something to them.

In Vogue: Getting Inked


What people said on getting inked...

TATTOO

Q. Your take on tattoo as a fashion statement?Ans. Tattoos are beautiful. I prefer if the tattoo really means something to the person Sometimes tattoos are permanent proof of temporary insanity!

Q . D o y o u n g s t e r s o p t f o r t e m p o r a r y t a t t o o s ?Ans. Yes many of them do. It is an old mehendi style concept and is very time consuming. It has found popularity in Gujarat.

THREE STEPS TO GET TATTOOED

BY ROBIN

1. Ask yourself why you need a tattoo. Don’t get it just because everyone is

getting one.

2. What you wanna get tattooed. Our likings, desires keep on changing. After

a while you may not like design. It should be the most important decision to choose what you would like to carry on

your skin for life.

3. Take your time to choose an artist who can bring your imagination on

paper. There is a lot of difference between an artist and a professional

tattoo artist. Be aware that you don’t end up visiting inexperienced artists.

I personally believe whatever body I've been gifted with I should keep it in its purest form.

Getting inked is destroying the essence of its originality.

Rohan Maheshwari

Yes. I feel having a body art is a way of expressing one's inner thoughts and one's true character.

Danesa Raguram

No. The body is supposed to remain pure. It is supposed to be the way it has been made. A tattoo is an artificial accessory and

such accessories destroy the purity of our skin.

Sariga RaguramI like tattoos and would love to get inked! Getting inked a tattoo that means something to you sounds awesome.

Khushali Chauhan

DID YOU KNOW?

The island of Great Britain takes its name from tattooing, with Britons translating as 'people of the designs'.

Barbie Doll launched a tattooed Barbie in 2011, which was widely accepted, although it did attract some controversy.


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1. India’s Victory in World Cup

2. Killing of Osama Bin Laden

3. Royal Wedding of 2011

4. Anna Hazare’s Lokpal Agitation

5. Occupy Wallstreet Protests

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6. Middle east protest - End of muammar gadaffi

7. Death of Steve jobs8. formula 1 in india9. aishwarya’s baby girl10. euro financial crisis

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AGONY AUNT

I am a 20 year old guy. My

girlfriend of 3 years left me for her

ex. I am totally shattered. What

should I do to win her back?

Dear Mr Heart Broken,

Breaking up is difficult to deal with,

girlfriend choosing her ex over you

is even worse. But remember, every

cloud has a silver lining, no matter

how dark the cloud and thin the line!

She clearly still has feelings for her

ex, and your relationship was bound

to hit rough waters. Isn't it better to

know now? Let her go, you deserve

better!

I am a 23 year old guy and an only

son. I have completed my masters

in management. I wish to set up my

own business, but my father insists

I join the family business. What

should I do?

Dear Mr. Guy on the Crossroad of

Life,

You have a critical choice to make,

which will affect your future in more

ways than one. Being independent is

admirable, but supporting your

family is your duty too. Besides,

starting a business without learning

the tricks of trade is bound to land

you in a soup! My advise to you is,

join the family business, work for

two years, get a hang of things, and

then decide your future course of

action! If you are still keen on

launching your own business then,

your father will give you a fair

hearing! Be patient and you will

find your way!

I am an 18 year old girl. My mother

doesn't miss any opportunity to

constantly nag me for little things. I

am fed up. What should I do?

Dear Miss Fed-up,

Nagging is a universal mommy

habit, perhaps genetically imbibed

in women all over the world. There

is no escape my friend! But you can

reduce the frequency of these nag

attacks by occasionally cleaning

your room and closet! On a serious

note, have a heart to heart with your

mother, tell her how you feel, and

promise to be better in future. And

sometimes its okay to let the steam

out! You do too!

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Trending in Ahmedabad

You always wanted to do something for the planet, wanted to be a part of The Change but could never figure out what to do? Then your time is now. Samajhdar Sintu started off as a comic strip in the Times of India's Newspaper in Education (NIE) edition a year ago. With wisdom wrapped in handmade comic strips, it gave subtle tips on doing our bit in making the world a better place. And now the Samjhdar Sintu team is launching a website. “The website will serve as a search engine for any recycling need. From a pen to a briefcase to a motorcycle and even your old pair of denims, search about anything and see how the website will help you make artefacts out of things you usually throw in the bins” said a Samjdar Sintu team member to Youth Connect. “Also, if you cannot do the recycling by yourself, the search engine will suggest institutions nearby who will do it for you.” Interesting idea indeed; check out – it goes live on this 24th.

www.samajhdarsintu.com

Samajdharsintu.comThe search engine for your recycling needs

Harley Davidson in Town!The 'Concept Hyundai' managing director, Pranav Nanda who also happens

to be a bike maniac, wished to launch a Harley Davidson showroom in

Ahmedabad after the launch of Harley Davidson in metropolitan cities like

Mumbai and Delhi. The dream is now a reality, the Ahmedabad showroom

incidentally being the 7th one opened in India. The promotion entailed bike

rallies with 21 Harley Davidson owners. The response has been phenomenal,

with 10 to 12 bikes already sold. For most guys, Harley Davidson is a dream bike, as it is the epitome of class

and style. And on the other hand most girls don't mind riding pillion on a Harley Davidson! People can now

customize their bikes which would then be a mark of their belonging and ownership. The prices of the bikes

range anywhere between Rs 6.5 lacs to Rs. 24 lacs. Hoardings are already in place, announcing the launch of

Harley Davidson in Vadodra and Rajkot. So are you buying one of these?!

Chicken wings fly to Ahmedabad!After much controversy, deliberation and confusion, the fried chicken fast food giant KFC arrived in Ahmedabad a few weeks back. The much awaited outlet has something in store for everyone. The 11

herbs and spices- recipe is a “hush hush” trade secret! Certain KFC outlets in India have employed deaf and dumb people at the counters to minimize the chaos, wonder if the Ahmedabad branch will follow suit! Efforts on making a good first impression are quite visible. Customers get a free guided tour through the restaurant. This allows the customer to verify that separate kitchens for vegetarian and non-vegetarian are functioning in the restaurant. Also the counters, staff and queue are separate to woo the Gujarati vegetarians! Despite this a few customers complained about the slow service. “But the chicken makes you forget all about it” says a customer who had specially came down from Baroda to indulge in his love

for KFC. The tale doesn't end there. A wide vegetarian menu attracts veggie lovers as well! The krushers and burgers provide the much needed variety. Colonel Sanders's fried chicken bucket is going to satisfy many taste buds in aapnu Amdavad!


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A classic is always thought to be not understood or levied with difficult words. But when we hear the name of 'Shakespeare', all of us are curious to know what the classic comprises of. 'Macbeth' is definitely a well-known play and it is based on the protagonist (some critics would call him the 'antagonist') of the play. It is a story of how the main character 'Macbeth' believed in the supernatural (three witches) predictions and worked on the way to making these true. He succeeded in becoming the Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor and later the King of Scotland. The witches also predicted Banquo's, (the next in power after Macbeth) future and all their predictions w e r e c o m i n g t r u e . T h e soliloquies of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth impress the readers to no end, who can't wait to turn the page to find out what happens next.

A lot of characters like King Duncan (the then King of S c o t l a n d ) , M a l c o l m , Fleance and more make the play complex by their entries and exits but it d e f i n i t e l y k e e p s t h e audience biting their nails till the end. The play has its fair share of chill inducing moments. Lady Macbeth's speech is perhaps the controversial highlight of the play, where she calls down the spirits to 'unsex her' so that she could forget all the generally known feminine qualities of being 'nice' and 'generous' and instead help in killing Duncan so that Macbeth (her husband) could get the throne. She helps her husband to kill King Duncan and thus ensures the throne to him. But the play ends with the tragic hero's death, Macbeth does become the King of Scotland as per the witches' predictions but after all his

efforts he is murdered, the prophecies of the witches coming true.

The play is a classical tragedy which makes its readers develop twin feelings of love and hatred towards Macbeth but there is a segment of readers who are greatly carried away by the glorious character that he is. It is a must read for you to find out whether you love, hate or have both sort of feelings for Macbeth, t h e h e r o w h o s e o v e r ambitiousness leads him to his downfall.

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everyone in the team is updated with the edited copies of all prospective articles and their support images. And although one might think emails

with address groups can do that job, well no objections at all, it can do the job; question is how efficiently does it do the job?

We worked with emails for a while but as soon as the number of files increased beyond a manageable number, we needed

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most importantly, it strongly embraces the anecdote of 'lost love'. The storyline revolves around Atlanta during the period of Civil War. The title has been aptly surmised for it talks of a civilisation that has vanished and no longer exists; it pays reverence to a whole era that's been long gone with the winds.

Headstrong and impudent Scarlett O'Hara (Vivien Leigh) is the daughter of an Irish immigrant plantation owner G e r a l d O ' H a r a ( T h o m a s Mitchell). Being the most resolute and manipulative

amongst the O'Hara daughters, Scarlett is taught all the secrets of trade by her father. She is taught the importance of land, which is the only significant asset to people belonging to those times. Scarlett sets her heart upon Ashley Wilkes (Leslie Howard) who is about to marry her soft-spoken and modest sister Melanie Hamilton (Olivia De Havilland). Ashley admits to having liked Scarlett but he chooses her sister over her as he believes that she's a better suitor for him and would make a fine wife for himself. Despite knowing everything, Melainie holds onto both the relations and preserves them. Thereafter, Scarlett bumps into Rhett butler (Clark Gable) on the very first day of Civil War. Rhett is unruly and a real brute, which makes him a perfect match for the equally boisterous Scarlett. His attributes match her persona and romantic desires to the very

core. Scarlett's life took a spin after he came into her life. She changed from being vain and spoilt to a fine, refined woman of strong will and tenacity. Throughout the movie, the two protagonists exchange witty comebacks. The dialogues between them become engaging and intriguing at the same time. They constantly repel and attract each other and the chemistry between them is spectacular. Till the very end, Scarlett does not see through her actual feelings which were for Rhett and given to that, the hero who had fallen head over heels for the female protagonist, gives up on her.

The development of the movie is magnificent. The storyline captures a person emotionally. It depicts very well a tale of 'having loved and lost'. Visually, the movie touches excellence with the numerous breathtaking shots and panoramic sceneries infused in it.

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Editorial Engineering Courses:Unnecessary Subjects & Zero Practical Knowledge

Sir John F. Kennedy once rightly said,

“Liberty without learning is always in peril; learning without liberty is always in vain.” It is obvious that education imparted via coercion would never help the cause. It is vital that students decide what they want to learn. Making a person who is interested in town planning, learn thermodynamics would make no sense. But after taking a quick glance at our education system – especially the engineering courses – people are forming a general consensus that our education system is flawed in many ways and one of the prime concerns is the curriculum that the system demands the students should follow.

The bachelor's program of engineering courses offered by the Gujarat Technological University - Gujarat's state-run university for technical courses – is divided into eight semesters across four years. The first two semesters remains the same for all the students irrespective of their chosen discipline. The first year students have to study twelve subjects ranging from workshop to Math to elements of various other engineering disciplines. It is intriguing to say the least.

Why not make students specialize from the first semester instead of making them learn these unnecessary subjects?

Basic knowledge, they say. But how would learning elements of electrical engineering help a mechanical engineering student? Or for that matter, how would perfecting Mechanics of Solids help a computer student?

And not just the Gujarat Technological University, but almost all Indian universities focus around subjects that can be easily skipped. If they are skipped, students could focus on the subjects of more importance pertaining to their branch. Unfortunately, that's not how it works today. Even the curriculum of the IITs – the premier technology institutes of the country – fails to make complete sense. Point in perspective here is, why not make the students learn everything concerning their disciplines, especially during the first year?

The entire first year of undergrad studies gets wasted, the students do not learn the fundamentals of their own discipline, and very easily lose interest in learning. They start hating the education system and somehow manage a bachelors and a job. Without a sound base, how would they solve real life problems – after all, solving real life problems is an engineer's fundamental job.

The flaws of the education system – unneeded focus on theoretical knowledge and making students learn subjects not related to their branch – have been getting on the nerves of engineering students lately. Editor in Chief, Rahul Bhagchandani, an engineering student himself, pens down his opinion on the current scenario.


Editorial chair, writing this piece won't bring even

a slightest change to the current

education system. Many will read this

article; some might comment that there's

a necessity to change the system. But most

of us fail to understand that the change

starts with us. Till then, we have to deal

with the fact and live with it – live with the

mediocrity when we have a chance to

cater the best.”

And with lack of practical knowledge

comes the problems with examinations. If

the focus has been on theories, exams will

emphasize on the same. Students will

only study theories – making the entire

system of examinations overrated for

engineers. The examination system, as

such unpopular with the masses today

gets more sluggish.

There are other issues with the education

system as well. And it's not just

engineering, the problem persists

everywhere. Education, unfortunately

has been commercialized, and all of us are

suffering as a result. Also, the Youth

Speak article on page 12, for example,

suggests how the entire education system

is built around a conspiracy and how it

has never been changed since the British

times.

Clearly, excluding a handful of people,

everyone is unhappy with the current

education system. Given the current pace

of development of the country, it will be

interesting to see how this particular

system develops.

One thing is for sure though, giving the

right to education won't help unless

you give the right education.

Bottom line is, the system – the

curriculum is making students learn

unnecessary subjects at the cost of their

careers. Does the system have a logical

explanation behind the implementation

of such a curriculum? They should have

one. But what surprises? Not a single soul

has ever t r ied to quest ion the

administrators about this problem. Moreover the engineering education

system, every now and then, has been

criticized for its many flaws. Too much

focus on theoretical thinking and lack of

practical knowledge hinders the progress

of a lot of students. And without practical

knowledge, we have more of a theorist

than an engineer in the making.

For example, one submission for Youth

Speak that we couldn't publish due to

space constraints has the title “Education

of Engineering Colleges in Gujarat – Noisy

Rather than Efficient”.

Aashil Desai, the author

of the submission, an

engineering student at

I n d u s I n s t i t u t e o f

T e c h n o l o g y a n d

Engineering says how

l a c k o f p r a c t i c a l

knowledge is worrying,

“I am a student of

computer engineering. I study the

theoretical part about the hardware of

computer and its organization, but

without practical use or knowledge I

won't be able to recognize even the most

basic parts when on hand. The same

problem persists in each and every field

of engineering in our state today. And it's

a matter of worry for the students when

they lack basic knowledge.”

The article goes on to read, “Sitting on my

Ashil Desai, Reader


T h e U n i o n M i n i s t e r f o r

Communications and Information

Technology, of the largest democracy in the

world had a new agenda – Mr. Kapil Sibal

proposed censoring of all ongoing activity on

SNSes (Social Networking Sites) before being

made publically accessible and 'objectionable'

matters be duly curbed. The announcement

came days after Mr. Sibal was made aware of

cyber attacks on fellow politicians. Needless to

say, this approach wasn't well received, especially

among the youth, with pages and posts

condemning the idea, mushrooming all over the

internet! Humorous, albeit vengeful posts like

“All computers violating Government cyber

censorship laws shall hang” made the anger

brewing below the surface apparent. The

services too clearly weren't ready to co-operate.

Observing this backlash, Sibal didn't waste a

moment to backtrack from his proposals saying,

“Can any sane person think about pre-screening

web content?” No, Mr. Sibal, no sane person can.

Kapil Sibal: What was

on his mind?!

Celebs attract the limelight- for better or for worse, irrespective of how they feel about it! While some make a hue and cry, others

are more than happy to court the paparazzi! R&B singer Beyonce is the talk of the town, occasionally sporting a baby bump! That's right folks! Beyonce's burgeoning belly has been playing hide and seek, appearing and disappearing like magic, if you will!! The Grammy award winner and her rapper husband Jay-Z announced their happy news at the MTV music awards back in August! A picture of Beyonce with her 'squished belly' on the internet has set the rumor mills rolling, with claims of prosthetic belly bumps and a hoax pregnancy doing the rounds! The singer's rep has denied the stories, calling them absolutely “baseless”! Is the former Destiny Child going the family way? February will

tell!

Beyonce's Baby Bump a Bluff?

In India, cricket is next to Godliness. Cricketers

enjoy attention that can make Bollywood stars

blush! Cricket junkies go berserk at the very

thought of catching a glimpse of their idols, a

handshake, and if their lucky stars are in the right

position, capturing a picture with them! Be it rain,

wind or scorching heat, our fans can brave it for

the game they love and the men who play it! We

are a cricketing nation, and take extreme pride in

the fact! So how much is too much? Harbhajan

Singh, on his way home in Haryana stopped at a

popular café, when his SUV was vandalized, the

thieves making away with his laptop and other

belongings. Was it an over enthusiastic fan in

search of a souvenir, or someone more sinister?

Where do we draw the line?

Bhajji ke sath bhihota hai!

Drama Queens:Hot- Or Maybe Not!

S p i c e s a d d l i f e t o o n e ' s monotonous routine but an overdose might just leave a bad taste in your mouth! Controversy Queens – Rakhi Savant with her badass behavior, Veena Malik with her devil may care attitude and Poonam Pandey with her infamous pledge – are notoriously popular! These 'teekhi mirchis 'of Telly-Town are the flavor of the season. They are unrepentant and unapologetic, with minds of their own! And we condemn them, we criticize them and we ridicule them! But behind closed doors and twitching curtains, we also like to watch them! Did someone say proof? The TRPs of Big Boss are going through the roof! The televised Swayamvars of these Apsaras are receiving more applications than the number of people in your Facebook friend list! Any publicity is good publicity, eh? Need we say more?!

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