Sep 2013 नमस क र आज ह न द हदवस. म र ओर स आप सब क ह न द हदवस क श भ क मन ए. Today, we commemorate the historic occasion when the Constituent Assembly of India adopted Hindi as its official language on 14 th September 1949. It was this assembly that wrote the Constitution of India. The Constitution was adopted on 26 January 1950 that India commemorates as its Republic Day. In the joy of Hindi Diwas and with an intention to encourage Hindi speaking Western Australians to formally become members of HSWA, Life Membership fee has been reduced for ONE month. Please see details on page 3. I invite you and all your friends to show solidarity and a commitment towards Hindi by becoming life members of HSWA. Please spread the word, thank you. In the August issue, I requested your feedback on 'why Hindi' and other general issues with Hindi Samaj. We got some response but please keep writing. Response to the new format of newsletter has been all the way positive- especially its simplicity, objectivity and size of the file; well done, Kapil. In this issue, you will find a new section with topics on health issues. Healthy tips on health issues written by Hindi speaking medical professionals for the Hindi speaking members of HSWA makes good sense to me. I thank Dr Sanjeev Sharma for writing and Mrs Madhu Handa for editing the inaugural article. Two weeks back, I had the opportunity to meet and greet those of you who were present at the Sangam Sandhaya. It was a success greater than what we anticipated. Congratulations to the whole team especially Mrs Sudesh Aggarwal, Mrs Ashraf Iqbal and Mrs Jyotsna Chhabra but it goes without saying that the event wouldn't have been a success if you were not there. Please keep in touch. We will only be too delighted to improve the outlook of this newsletter to suit your expectations. Regards, Darshan Sharma President Hindi Samaj of Western Australia Upcoming Events 22 nd Sep Picnic 19 th Oct Phulwari 30 th Nov Nach Baliaye 9 th Feb Sahitya Sabha 9 th Mar Sports Day 6/13 th April Indradhanush
Sangam Sandhya Sangam Sandhya was simply a mystically enjoyable evening! A comment we heard from many was, 'I came with a plan to leave early but the program was so gripping'. It was attended by more than 100 people from all ages while we had anticipated no more than 70! Performances were mainly songs but the moods varied from devotional to romantic and eras from 1940s through the melodies of seventies to the recent ones. It was really pleasing to see a nicely presented song by an adult student of our own Paathshala. Mrs Ashraf Iqbal, Mrs Jyotsna Chhabra and Mrs Sudesh Aggarwal had beautifully sequenced the event. Jyotsna proved a really great MC. The food was great- fresh and tasty. Kitchen was meticulously managed by Mrs Madhu Handa. Abhinav Sharma organised the PAS system and this was his first ever effort- very well done. Mr Iqbal and Mrs Loyalka captured moments in their cameras. The HSWA committee is keen to see continuation of this enthusiasm in its upcoming events. Fore more pictures visit our website: www.hindisamajwa.com
Membership Special In the joy of Hindi Diwas, Hindi Samaj of WA would like to offer Life Membership for just $100 per family. Save $50 Offer valid from 14 th Sep to 14 th Oct. Contact Sanjeev Narang on 0401 683 064, sanjeev1992@yahoo.com.au Paathashala (Hindi School) We welcome Mrs Rubi Grewal Sharma as our new teacher to Paathshala, as she has taken up the role of adult s Hindi teacher. At these classes, adults and young adults come together to learn Hindi on Sunday mornings. The classes are a good mix of people from Indian/subcontinent origin as well as other ethnic backgrounds. The classes are vibrant and interactive where students learn Hindi through a well-designed course and discussions on Indian culture, Indian food, clothes, and Bollywood as well. Paathashala for kids is a weekend Hindi school with a difference. Here children five and above, come together to learn Hindi through lessons, singing, drama, and games. This term, children have been busy preparing a skit, which they will present at Fulwari in October. We welcome new students Hriday, Riti, Areeba, Salik and Vaishanavi to Paathashala. Children s classes are held in the afternoon. These classes are run from Subiaco. We are looking at opportunities to open a centre south of the river. Please register your interest if you and/or your children wish to learn Hindi. Rashmi Loyalka
क य हम र आज कल क ल इफ स ट इल म व ट ममन-ड क कम एक ग भ र समस य ह? Are we ignoring the power of our Sun? Vitamin D is responsible for enhancing intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphate. While it can be ingested from diet and from supplements, the body can synthesize vitamin D in the skin, from cholesterol, when sun exposure is adequate (hence its nickname, the "sunshine vitamin"). Vitamin D deficiency leads to osteomalacia and osteoporosis in adults makes bones fragile and prone to fractures. People often spend their entire day time inside sun-poor cubicles. Vitamin D intake from food is rarely adequate. As a result, one third of Australians have been found deficient in vitamin D. क य आप ज नत ह Researchers are continually trying to uncover new links between lack of vitamin D and different ailments. Low vitamin D blood levels are linked to higher risk for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, common cancers, muscle weakness, infections, and autoimmune disease. Major health problems are initiated or promoted by chronic and silent inflammation. Vitamin D is considered as a strong anti-ageing and disease-deterring agent, because of its anti-inflammatory effects. Research highlights an important link between vitamin D and obesity that, until now, has been largely ignored. Vitamin D deficiency contributes to decreased muscle and increased fat, which is a condition that is increasingly common in industrialised nations. Though diet also is a major factor in obesity, it is striking to see vitamin D playing a role in this condition. व ट ममन ड क कम क क स स ध र The best way to address vitamin D deficiency is to get more sunlight. But, when this is not possible, particularly throughout winter when the sun is at a lower angle and ultraviolet (UV) rays are at a minimum, supplementation with vitamin D is essential. On a typical summer day, 15 to 20 minutes of sunlight exposure will result in the skin producing about 40,000 international units (IU) of vitamin D. At this point, the mechanism that produces the vitamin shuts off in order to prevent the body from making too much. Currently, the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of vitamin D is 200-400 IU per day, depending on age. Recent studies are showing that these recommendations are too low to maintain optimal health. Some are suggesting that these guidelines be updated to increase the RDA. स क ष प त म कह कक अगर ध प म ब ठन आप क पस द न ह य ध प उपलब ध न ह, त एक ग ल स ब त बन सकत ह. अपन ज प क सल ह अ श य ल. Dr Sanjeev Sharma
We invite you to join us for a Picnic with your family and friends. Picnic This year our Picnic coincides with the first bloom of native flowers. We will enjoy flowers, fragrance and their Hindi names. Piney Lakes (Function Area 2). Entry via Murdoch Drive Sunday 22 nd Sept 11am to 3pm Alcohol free event Mrs Madhu Handa 0452 601 212 Mr Sanjeev Narang 0401 683 064 B.Y.O Food, sheets, chairs Cool drinks on sale Games and Prizes for Kids and Adults
Chutkula Corner Santa- V Need A Bridge In Our Village. Minister- How,There Is No River In Ur Village? Santa- Oh Den,We Need A River Too! Santa Ek Baraf Ka Tukra Utha Kar Usy Gaur Se Dekh Raha Tha Banta Kya Dekh Rahe Ho?? Santa Dekh Raha Hoon Ye Leak Kahan Se Ho Raha Hy Words of Wisdom Yeh zindagi chal toh rahi thi... par tere aane se maine jeena shuru kiya Kashmir na koi le sakta hai aur Kashmir na koi de sakta hai... Kashmir mein bus teen din aur do raat ka honeymoon package ho sakta hai. Anonymous Please visit our website for pictures, activities and more information. www.hindisamajwa.com 2013 Committee Updates We would like to give you an update on our committee structure. NEHA GUPTA Ms Neha Gupta s circumstances have changed and she is unable to continue as treasure. We will miss you Neha but we understand. Best of luck in your endeavours. ANITA GUPPTA Mrs Anita Guppta is the new treasurer. Welcome Anita and best of luck to the new role.anita has extensive experience in banking. She is born and brought up in Fiji and is a great fan of Hindi music. RUBY SHARMA Ms Ruby Sharma has taken over as the new Hindi teacher at Paathshala. Welcome Ruby and best wishes for this assignment. Ruby has a passion for teaching. Opportunity to teach Hindi at the HSWA Paathshala is a dream come true for Ruby. Ruby was born and brought up in a Hindi speaking family from Faridabad in Haryana. She has done a Master in Sociology and is now studying Master of Teaching. more info/feedback www.hindisamajwa.com Sanjeev Narang 0401 683 064 sanjeev1992@yahoo.com.au Editor: Kapil Malhotra, dre_51@hotmail.com