April - 2015 - kelambakkam times
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April - 2015 - kelambakkam times
DIGITAL SIGNATURE CERTIFICATE for YOUR BUSINESS DEALINGS KELAMBAKKAM Contact: 9841896008 TIMES India’s Most Trusted Brand Offers LIFE INSURANCE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY for Retired from Central & State Govt./Private & Public Sectors/VRS/Housewives/NRIs/Ex-Service Men/Professionals Contact: 9841183246 Arise, Awake and Stop not till the Goal is Reached Vol. 1, No.4 For Credit Card Problems, Loan Arrangements, & Matrimony Contact: 90922 56789 April 2015 12 pages 2 KELAMBAKKAM TIMES / April 2015 Contents...... Page No. News Talk....................................................................................................... 3 Look on This.................................................................................................. 4 Educational Plus........................................................................................... 5 Science and Technology............................................................................. 6 Health ............................................................................................................... 7 Beauty Tips and Diet..................................................................................... 8 Spiritual............................................................................................................. 9 Astrology......................................................................................................... 10 Classifieds................................................................................... .................. 11 KELAMBAKKAM TIMES HOW TO CONTACT Address: Phone: Email: Website: 1/135A, Konica Home, 2nd Street, Elavanthangal, Kelambakkam, Chennai – 603 103. +91 96771 63246 [email protected] www.kelambakkamtimes.com Chief Editor: Kavitha Paramasivam TARIFF FOR ADVERTISEMENTS BLACK & WHITE Display Advertisement Rate per column. cm Regular Pages – Rs. 190 Page 2 – Rs. 200, Page 3 – Rs. 220 Classified display – Rs. 220 Classified banner display – Rs. 240 Classifieds Rate: All Real Estate and Rental related and Situation Vacant for 20 words: Rs. 330 Other headings for 20 words: Rs. 300 For every additional word: Rs. 10 Deadline for Classifieds / Display Adverts: First Week of the month, Wednesday 5.30 PM COLOUR Rate per column. cm Regular pages – Rs. 260 Page 1 – Rs. 350, Back page – Rs 320 KELAMBAKKAM TIMES news magazine is publishing monthly. Copies in Circulation: 41,122. Readers: an average of 1,23,000. At present areas covered: Sholinganallur to Thiruporur (OMR), Kelambakkam to Kolapakkam (Kelambakkam-Vandalur Road), Kovalam to Mayajaal (ECR). Readers are recommended to make appropriate enquires before entering into deals with advertisers who advertise in this publication. The Editor and Publisher do not vouch for any claims made by advertisers and hence shall not be held liable for any adverse consequences. Kelambakkam Times is not responsible for any unsolicited materials received at its office. REQUIRE LABOUR CONTACT: TAMIL ENTERPRISES 89405 10191 Residents and community organisers in Kelambakkam, OMR, Vandalur Road, & ECR areas are invited to alert this news magazine with events in your area Copyright © 2015 Kelambakkam Times. All Rights Reserved. 3 KELAMBAKKAM TIMES / April 2015 News Talk...... Chennai faces a unique pollution challenge – pollution levels that appear to be low or moderate, but are not so. Vehicles are a special problem Actual impacts can be much more severe – says CSE analysis · Unlike other mega cities, Chennai represents a different pollution challenge. Its annual average pollution levels — though lower than other mega cities — still vary between moderate to critical. Without the sea breeze in this coastal city, the peaks could have been worse · Analysis by CSE exposes steady and rapid increase in pollution levels, high local impacts and high traces of toxics making its air dangerous to breathe · Despite having better multi-modal public transport compared to many other mega cities, motorization rate is high. If two-wheelers are added then its personal motorization rate exceeds that of Western cities · CSE’s assessment shows how car-centric infrastructure – flyovers, signal-free roads, foot overbridges – are converting zero emissions walk trips to long motorized trips adding enormously to pollution · Over the last two decades, share of bus and train ridership has dropped drastically. The share of personal vehicle trips has increased · Chennai needs to quickly scale up public transport, integrated multi-modal transport options, car restraint policies and walking for clean air Skidding of a bike: Careful on driving on roads • High exposure to vehicular fumes: Vehicles pose a special challenge. In terms of actual exposure, people are more vulnerable to vehicular fumes while traveling and in close proximity to roads. Pollution concentration in our breath is 3-4 times higher than the ambient air concentration. In densely-populated cities, more than 5060 per cent of the population lives or works near the roadside where levels are much higher. This is very serious in low income neighbourhoods located close to roads. Road users, public transport users, walkers and cyclists are the most exposed groups – they are also the urban majority. • Vehicles contribute hugely to air pollution: Source apportionment studies carried out in Chennai by Madras IIT under the aegis of the Ministry of Environment and Forests show vehicles contribute 14 per cent of particulate matter and 68 per cent of nitrogen oxides. Some other studies show that 35 per cent of PM2.5 in Chennai comes from vehicles — tinier the particles higher the share of vehicles. • Chennai records very high exposure to vehicular pollution: A study carried out by scientists of University of Berkeley published in Environmental Science and Technology in 2012 shows that the exposure to vehicular fumes (in terms of population-weighted intake fraction, or the grams of vehicle pollution inhaled per grams of vehicle pollution emitted) in Chennai (72) is one of the highest in cities studied in India – third after Kolkata (150) and Delhi (100). INCOME TAX FILING/TDS FILING CONTACT: 9841896008 / 9941927697 4 KELAMBAKKAM TIMES / April 2015 Look on This...... Technology for finance study NITIN JAISWAL Bloomberg Professional services marries technology and education to provide hands-on courses. In the same way that it has transformed financial markets worldwide, technology has the potential to elevate teaching methods and nurture the next generation of financial professionals across Asia. For a graduate seeking employment in today’s increasingly competitive areas of corporate finance, investment banking and fund management, strong functional skills and practical experience are required. Clear vision Business schools are now offering programmes that focus on contextual intelligence and knowledge application. In Asia, a number of schools including the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), TA Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) Manipal, Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bengaluru, Griffith University and Peking University have turned to technology to improve their teaching outcomes. They are part of a growing number of educational institutions that have set up financial labs equipped with the Bloomberg Professional service, giving students a competitive edge in the job market. Bloomberg labs support curriculum design, simulation exercises, management development programmes as well as institute brand building and student recruitment. Working with the faculty to create a virtual workbook, they provide students with a practical understanding of the inner workings of global financial markets and access to an unparalleled universe of data, news and information to advance their financial literacy and analytical skills. There are currently 13 such labs across India, the biggest of which is located at TAPMI, Manipal. TAPMI recently launched a Student Managed Investment Course where selected students were given money to invest in the Indian financial markets. This course providing hands-on investment experience to students is run in the TAPMI Finance Lab using the Bloomberg Professional service. “As the global benchmark for market data, financial analysis and portfolio management, the Bloomberg Professional service exemplifies applied finance, adding real world experience to the academic foundation we provide,” says Dr. Badrinath, chairman of the Centre for Capital Markets and Risk Management at IIM, Bengaluru. Part of our engagement with schools includes a ‘Bloomberg Champions’ programme which equips students with knowledge and expertise on financial markets. Students compete in real-world applications for an opportunity to intern with us. Education is a key engine of economic growth and in Asia, the business of education is a significant one. At the inaugural Asian Management Conclave (AMC) in Singapore, corporate leaders, deans and directors from leading business schools will gather to discuss strategies to excel locally and compete globally. Professor Madhu Veeraraghavan, Area Chairman (Accounting, Economics and Finance), TAPMI Manipal says, “Technology is changing the future and now it goes hand in hand with teaching. The Bloomberg Professional service has been a real asset for the faculty, allowing us to challenge students with real-world scenarios The writer is head of ASEAN and South Asia Sales, and enriching our syllabus with the same quality data, news and Bloomberg LP. analytical tools used by finance professionals worldwide.” Leech found growing in schoolboy’s throat Xiabo had unknowingly swallowed the parasite while drinking from a bucket of water on the side of the road several weeks earlier. His mother Xiang Tung said she was shocked when she found out why he was sick. When the 11-year-old was examined, a seven centimeter leech was found lodged in his respiratory tract. 5 KELAMBAKKAM TIMES / April 2015 Educational Plus...... Future fields In this age of information overload, the world has truly become a global village. This has created many conventional as well as unconventional job opportunities. Here are four unusual new-age career options to look out for: Ocean engineering For those interested in water sports and research of coastal environments, ocean engineering can be an exciting career option. The study of ocean engineering combines various engineering disciplines to develop systems that operate in the ocean and coastal water. This field is considered to be an important link between marine biology, oceanography, geophysics and marine geology. Ocean engineers lead the way in designing new equipment and structures to revolutionise the way we perceive oceans. Career path Ocean engineers can work as offshore engineers, ocean engineers, marine engineers, underwater acousticians, coastal engineers, geotechnical engineers, etc. Skills required Science and technology, design, sketching and building, creativity, attention to detail, critical thinking, math and quantitative analysis, research, spatial analysis, water and wet lands analysis, etc. Robotics Robotics is a branch of technology that deals with the design, construction, operation and application of robots. Robotics is taught as a specialisation in computer science, electrical and computer engineering, and interactive mechanical engineering fields. Research in this field focuses on human robot interaction, artificial intelligence, medical robotics, control systems and sensors, automatic navigation systems, kinematics, entertainment and gaming systems, aeronautics and space, etc. Career path The field of robotics is constantly evolving and offers good career options.Graduates can work as engineers and researchers. They can also work as designers or can apply the concept of robotics in the areas of psychology, biology, chemistry, bioengineering, etc. Skills required Critical thinking with a vast knowledge of technology, science, physics and robotics, complex problem-solving abilities, knowledge of industrial machines, tools, ability to handle Sushil Hari Group of Schools Off vandalur road, Kelambakkam - 603013. Summer Camp Last Date of Registration: 10th April 2015 For Age Groups: 3-7 years, 8-11 years, 12-17 years Contact Camp Admin: 98408 76924 computer programmes, analytical thinking, logical reasoning, ability to address problems with innovative solutions, comprehensive ideas to meet client requirements with strong budget planning skills and updated ideas on the future of robotics. Architectural engineering Architectural engineering focuses on the application of engineering principles for the purposes of constructing, planning and designing buildings and other structures that have the ability to withstand natural calamities such as hurricanes, heavy snow, earthquakes, etc. An architectural engineer not only focuses on the aesthetic design of construction, but also works on building system designs and structures, computer aided designs and models, etc. Career path The industry is looking for people who can design efficient structures to meet the ever-growing demands of the economy. Architectural engineers can work as structural engineers, construction engineers, construction technologists, urban, community and regional planners, environmental designers, etc. Skills Required Good communication skills, critical thinking, ability to work in teams and different environments, diagram designs manually as well as using computer-aided drafting, and analyse and interpret data. Art direction With myriad job openings and a wide variety of media platforms to explore, art directors are always in demand in the television and film industry including the ad film industry. Career path With an ever-growing media industry, aspirants who successfully complete a course in art direction can expect to get placed in advertising, film, television, publishing, web design or game development industries. Skills required Students who wish to pursue direction have a plethora of options to choose from. They are not only responsible for managing the entire team and bringing creative ideas to life, but also closely associate themselves with the production designer in budget planning. Innovative creations, skills, and other educational events are invited Contact: KELAMBAKKAM TIMES 96771 63246, [email protected] 7 KELAMBAKKAM TIMES / April 2015 Health...... Eye Care for Children Dr Lipika Roy, MS (Ophthal) internationally trained Eye Specialist has put together the most common queries asked by parents about your children’s vision problems Everyone has a vision of what children’s eye problems look like: Squinting, sitting too close to the television, rubbing their eyes. Though those can be symptoms of vision issues, sometimes there are no signs your child isn’t seeing well. Here’s what to watch out for and what to do about it. How does a child’s vision develop? In the first few months of life, infants can only see clearly objects that are 8 to 10 inches from their face. It isn’t until 12 to 16 weeks that their eyesight begins improving, and they start seeing things more clearly and further away. Over the next year, kids then develop depth perception, eye-body coordination, eye-hand coordination, and the ability to judge distances. It’s rare for children to have vision problems at this age. When you should schedule my child’s first eye exam? Eye exams for children are extremely important, because 5 to 10 percent of preschoolers and 25 percent of school-aged children have vision problems. Early identification of a child’s vision problem can be crucial because children often are more responsive to treatment when problems are diagnosed early According to American Eye Doctors association, the infants should have their first comprehensive eye exam at 6 months of age. Children then should have additional eye exams at age 3, and just before they enter the first grade — at about age 5 or 6. If the child has been prescribed glasses 6 monthly check-up is mandatory. What are the Common Vision Problems in Children? Vision problems in kids tend to emerge between 18 months and 4 years old. The most common eye problems are: Refractive Errors (Myopia- Near Sightedness, Hypermetropia- Far Sightedness, Astigmatism) This is probably the most common eye problem and can at times go undetected in the early stages hence it is important that regular screening is done. The amount of the error is first determined after a detailed examination and is usually treated with glasses which require regular evaluation. Uneven focus(Amblyopia), where one eye is more farsighted than the other, affects 2% to 3% of kids. This vision problem is the hardest to detect, because young children don’t know their vision is compromised, so they won’t say anything about it hence the requirement for vision screening. A child’s stronger eye — the one that sees further, or focuses better — slowly becomes their dominant eye. The brain starts ignoring the images coming from the weaker eye, and stops developing the nerve connections leading to it. The compromised vision in that weaker eye, called amblyopia or lazy eye, doesn’t have to happen. It can be stopped and reversed, but it needs to be caught early with a vision screening. A crossed or wandering eye (Squint), which troubles 3% to 5% of children. Symptoms include an eye that drifts or appears crossed in respect to the other eye, After detailed examinations the cause is determined and then treated with special glasses or at times surgery. What are some common signs that I need to Consultant an Eye Doctor? Most of the time, vision problems aren’t obvious, and the best way to catch issues early is through vision screenings. Sometimes, though, there are symptoms of eye problems such as infection, cataracts, or other issues. Warning signs may include: Eye rubbing, Tearing, Swelling, Redness, Discharge, Crust, Sensitivity to light, Droopy eyelids, White, yellow, or gray-white material in the pupil If your child has any of these symptoms, or their eyes change in any way, or you’re worried about their vision, don’t wait until they’re 3 years old to get that first vision tested. If you have a concern, it’s always better to be on the safe side. This article has been written for Public Awareness. Dr Lipika Roy consults at The Centre For Vision and Eye Surgery at # 637/2 OMR Road (Behind Nilgiris Padur), Chennai - 603 103. For Appointments: +91 8754454767, +91 9789894157 8 KELAMBAKKAM TIMES / April 2015 Beauty Tips and Diet...... BridalMakeup Tips What bride doesn’t want to look simply fabulous on her big day? Make sure your wedding-day makeup is the best it can be with these suggestions from wedding makeup pro Stacey Lyn Weinstein. It’s your wedding day — one of the most life-changing, unforgettable days of your life! This event won’t only live on in your memory, it will also be captured forever in photos and likely on video, so looking your very best should be a top priority. And that starts with your bridal makeup. Here, wedding makeup expert Stacey Lyn Weinstein, owner of New York City-based salon Once Upon a Bride, reveals the makeup tips you’ll need to be a truly beautiful bride. First and Foremost: Be Yourself A mistake many brides make for their wedding day is heading in a dramatically different direction from their normal special-occasion look. It’s better to start with a makeup style you know you’ll feel confident in, saysWeinstein. Then you can play with variations at your makeup trial runs (yes, you do need practice runs!) to up the glam factor a bit. And there’s a difference between upping the glam factor a bit and going overboard — piling on makeup is never the answer. Don’t think you have to overcompensate. It’s your photographer’s job to catch you at your best angle and in the best light possible. So let him or her focus on that. Going With a Pro When searching for a wedding-makeup expert, you should experience at least two different practice runs before choosing the artist you absolutely LOVE. It’s a good idea to make the most out of your practice runs. That is, wear a favorite dress to each trial run, then go to dinner afterward with your fiancé or maid of honor (and be sure to check yourself in the bathroom light). If you still love your makeup when you get home that night, then it’s the winning wedding-day look! Airbrush Foundation vs. Traditional Foundation For summer brides worried about their makeup coming off, airbrush foundation (available in select salons) is the perfect option. It’s sheer and light, but because it’s made with silicone it won’t budge. It also provides great coverage for women with skin blemishes or uneven skin tone. Weinstein uses traditional liquid or cream foundation only as the finishing touch. It’s important not to apply so much foundation that it cakes or looks overdone, she says. DIY Makeup If you’re doing your own wedding makeup, don’t stress! Weinstein offers a few pointers that will help you avoid any bridal-makeup blunders. Tried and True Cover-ups — When it comes to concealer, Weinstein applies it over foundation (rather than under) for better coverage. She swears by Stila’s Cover-up Stick to hide blemishes and uses Yves Saint Laurent’s Touche Éclat for dark circles and to brighten the area under the eyes. Eye Shadow Tips — The type of eye shadow you use depends on the season. Weinstein says cream shadow is ideal for summer brides wanting a dewy, youthful look. Regular eye shadows work best for a fall or winter wedding when deep, rich colors are most appropriate. Mind Your Mascara — A waterproof formula a must! You don’t want your tears of joy ruining your bridal makeup. Just be sure to have eye makeup remover on hand after the wedding — waterproof mascara can be tough to remove. Another tip: If you have dark under-eye circles, don’t apply mascara on your bottom lashes. This keeps the focus up and prevents mascara from flaking off and causing more darkness beneath the eyes. A Blushing Bride — Cream blushes are great because they can also be used on your eyes. During the summer months, you can start by applying bronzer on your face and peachy blush tones just on the apple of your cheeks. In the colder months, you can still apply a bronzer, then a deeper-hued blush over cheeks. Long-lasting Lip Color — To help your lip color last through the reception, use a lip stain with a gloss over it. Glosses are especially beautiful in the summertime; lipstick is best in the winter. Now you should be ready to walk down the aisle looking as beautiful as you’ll no doubt feel after your hubby-to-be takes his first glance at his beloved bride! You need not drink buttermilk to reap its benefits. External use of buttermilk works wonders as well. Buttermilk is a natural pro-biotic and is rich in lactic acid. These are the important ingredients in most of the expensive beauty products. Experts claim that this is one of the best peels for softening, brightening and exfoliating skin. Because of its highly acidic and astringent nature, it treats age spots, freckles and even tightens skin. You may try a combination of buttermilk, honey and egg white and massage your body with this mixture. It will not only rid you off the stubborn sun tan, but will also give your skin a radiant glow. You can also apply pure buttermilk on your face, leave it on and wash off before going to bed. You may also use buttermilk as a hair mask. Blend 1 banana, 2 tablespoon of honey and one cup of buttermilk and apply the mixture to your hair and leave it for 45 minutes before washing it off. 9 KELAMBAKKAM TIMES / April 2015 Spiritual...... Miracles of Sai Baba The villagers of Shirdi and a far soon found out that this was no ordinary fakir but an avatar (incarnation) of a very high order. He demonstrated through his miracles and utterances, the purpose and intention for which he had come. He would often say, “My Leela is inscrutable”. To each one he met, he imparted knowledge according to the capacity of the recipient to absorb it. Baba’s Leela’s (miracles) were plenty and varied, and we recount just a few which occurred during and after his lifetime. Baba’s Leelas (Miracles) Lighting lamps with water Long before Sai Baba’s fame spread, he was fond of burning lights in his Masjid and other Temples. But for the oil needed in those little earthenware lights that he lit, he depended on the generosity of the grocers of Shirdi. He had made it a rule to light earthenware lamps in the masjid every evening and he would call on the grocers for small donations. But there came a time when the grocers got tired of giving oil free to Sai Baba and one day they bluntly refused to oblige him, saying they had no fresh stocks. Without a word of protest Sai Baba returned to the masjid. Into those earthenware lamps he poured water and lighted the wicks. The lamps continued to burn deep into the midnight. The matter came to the notice of the grocers who now came to Sai Baba with profuse apologies. Wouldn’t Sai Baba kindly pardon them? Sai Baba pardoned them, but he warned them never to lie again. “You could have refused to give me the oil, but did you have to say that you didn’t have fresh stocks?” he admonished them. But he had made his point Stopping the rain There is the story of one Rao Bahadur Moreshwar Fradhan who had come to Shirdi to take Sai Baba’s darshan along with his wife. As the couple were about to leave, it began to rain heavily. Thunder and lightning rent the air. As the Pradhan couple looked round in dismay, Sai Baba prayed. “Oh Allah!” he intoned, “let the rains cease. My children are going home. Let them go peacefully!” The storm thereupon ceased, the downpour reduced to slight drizzle and the Pradhans were able to reach their destination safely. Raising the water level in well When Sai Baba first came to Shirdi it had of no basic facilities. There was a well put only in name. It had no natural spring water and if ever there had been one, it must long ago have dried up. Water had to be fetched from a distance. When, therefore, Sai Baba gave his permission to the villagers to celebrate the Ram Navami Fair, (Baba’s Birthday) the big problem facing the organizers was one of water supply. So What should they do but go to Sai Baba with their problem? “‘Oh yes,” said Sai Baba, ‘so you want plenty of water, do you? Here, take this and drop it in the well and wait and see.” “‘This,” turned up to be a platter of flowers on which some prasad (blessed food) had been placed along with the remnants of alms Baba had received earlier in the day. The villagers had no qualms about doing as they were did. Their faith in Sai Baba was total. No sooner had that platter of leaves been dropped in the well, it is said, water rose from the bottom as if by divine command and completely filled it. And great was the rejoicing of the people. Saving a child from drowning One report has it that word had spread that the 3-year old daughter of a poor man called Babu Kirwandikar had fallen into the well and had been drowned. When the villagers rushed to the well they saw the child suspended in mid-air as if some invisible hand was holding her up! She was quickly pulled out. Sai Baba was fond of that child who was often heard to say : I am Baba’s sister!” After this incident, the villagers took her at her word. “it is all Baba’s Leela”, the people would say philosophically. They could offer no other explanation. Flow of Godavari (river) from Baba’s feet These were instances of things they had seen with their own eyes. It was not secondhand information they had gathered. Sai Baba was to them as real as their homes and their fields and their cattle and the distant hills.Das Ganu once had an unforgettable experience. On a festive occasion, he sought Baba’s permission to go to a place called Singba on the banks of the Godavari to have a bath in the holy waters. “No,” Baba replied resolutely, “where is the need to go all the way when the Godavari is here right at my feet?” Das Ganu was vexed. He was willing to concede that Ganga the holy river (Baba frequently referred to Godavari as Ganga) rose from the feet of Sri Narayana (one among the Hindu trinity of Gods) himself, but his faith was not deep enough to believe that the waters of the Godavari could spring form the feet of his master, Sri Sai. Baba who was reading Das Ganu’s mind decided that this was the time to strengthen Das Ganu’s faith. He told his devotee: “come closer to me and hold the hollow of your palms at my feet!”. As soon as he did so water flowed freely out of the toes of the master’s feet and filled the hollow of Das Ganu’s palms in no time. His joy knew no limits. He sprinkled the water on his head and his body and distributed some more among the assembled devotees as tirtha (holy water). TO GET E-STAMPING FROM HOME & TO AVOID ADDITIONAL CHARGES TOWARDS STAMP PAPER PURCHASE CONTACT: 98411 83246 10 KELAMBAKKAM TIMES / April 2015 Astrology...... For the month of April ARIES Keep emotions under control during the weekend of the April 4 Full Moon. Several old friends could bring up stories and memories that stir up some uncomfortable feelings. Listen, learn, and maybe find some new love. Surprise yourself - and others - at the April 18 New Moon. They will be working overtime to surprise you. Keep it playful and no feelings will be hurt. Sometimes an old trick can still work. The last week of the month is calmer and very productive, with more casual fun. Starting April 29, progress may come in small steps, but it will be steady. TAURUS The Full Moon weekend of April 4 is custom made for fun in the sunshine. You could find romance in the moonlight, too. Keep it casual, be popular, and have little competition in the world of love. Everyone may be super secretive on the New Moon of April 18, but they’ll all still have a lot to say. Be entertained, but believe little of what you hear and don’t automatically act on any of it. Romance may flare again on the weekend of April 25. Feel glamorous and bask in the attention. People want to treat you well, so let them get the tab GEMINI Have fun with lots of friends on the Full Moon weekend of April 4. Pay attention to what you spend, cover your share of the expense, and expect others to do the same. Your social life explodes with the New Moon on April 18. You may get more invitations than ever before, and it could be harder than ever to choose among them. Be cheerful, flattered, and flattering when you send your regrets. People will be happy to ask you again sometime. April 21 and April 22 are also days to be popular. Speak well because people will be hanging on your every word. CANCER The April 4 Full Moon impacts your work life and career. Whatever you do at work will be noticed by everybody, so make it good and get the appreciation you deserve. Home and work may compete for your attention around the April 18 New Moon. Judge for yourself when to focus on which one and to what extent. A work situation may flare up and make the most noise, but only for a short while. You know that family is important, too. Relax on April 24 and April 25 and enjoy some quiet downtime - or something spunkier - with your favorite people. LEO Get mentally organized and make some big, bold plans during the April 4 Full Moon. What is it that you really want to do and where do you really want to go? Don’t do it now, but make plans and you will soon. The big, broad world and a million people may be screaming for your attention at the New Moon of April 18. It’s flattering perhaps, but no reason to overreact. Avoid being drawn into someone else’s hysteria and missing a lucky chance that’s meant just for you. The weekend of April 25 is a lucky, lovely time. Relax and enjoy VIRGO Watch for a lucky break around the April 4 Full Moon. Don’t worry. Expect great things, even love. You may not win the lottery, but you may at least escape catching that cold or flu that everyone else has. At the April 18 New Moon, someone may want you to deal with something that’s more than a minor favor. Be practical and do what you can if you think it’s appropriate, or sympathetically pass if you think it’s unreasonable or beyond your abilities. Have no regrets. April 29 and April 30 are prime days to get informed and show off your smarts LIBRA You may find yourself smothered by an admirer with little to offer you on the Full Moon weekend of April 4. Is your heart craving someone different and less dramatic? Enjoy the fun and surprises, but the relationship won’t last long. Be the quiet, peaceful one at the April 18 New Moon. You may see a business partnership or a romance or two suffer around now, but none of it will directly involve or affect you other than to draw your sympathy. Don’t pick sides if you can help it. April 30 is friendly and fun, even at work. Leave people smiling. SCORPIO Pay attention to a financial detail on Friday, April 3, and be money wise on the weekend of the April 4 Full Moon. People may pressure you to copy their behavior, but you have a mind of your own. Respect your own situation and needs. It could be a hyperactive New Moon for you on April 18. Spirits are high and so is your appetite for excitement. Eat, drink, and be merry, but be healthy and safe, too. Don’t get too close and try to pet the tiger. Settle down on April 29 and April 30, be happy, and get more done than you thought. SAGITTARIUS Spend special time with a special friend at the April 4 Full Moon. Make the most of the weekend and deepen an already great friendship (or ignite a cool acquaintance into a lot more). The April 18 New Moon presents many opportunities for you to step over the edge. It’s OK to be daring if you’re sensible about it. Don’t blindly risk something (or someone) you care about in the name of fun. You already know that most big thrills aren’t cheap. April 26 is your lucky day, so indulge yourself in some sweet, minor way and let others spoil you more than a little. CAPRICON The April 4 Full Moon is full of family love or perhaps weighty family concerns. You may be the only who cares. Everyone else may be work obsessed, but don’t hold it against them. They could be dealing with shortlived problems that seem important. Make big changes around the house at the New Moon of April 18. Not everyone will like everything, but go ahead and please yourself. You may even want to revive something that you used to dislike. That was then, this is now. Enjoy some peace and quiet and the company of agreeable people on April 29 and April 30 AQUARIUS On the April 4 weekend of the Full Moon your friends have a zillion suggestions of what to do, so there’s no shortage of other people’s ideas. Just follow your own bliss. The New Moon on April 18 could be party time, as in rotating potluck dinners or watching movies or sports events that someone else has chosen. It may not be the most constructive use of your time, but time with friends is worthwhile and it will be fun. The weekend of April 25 will hold its share of challenges as well as moments of great pleasure. PISCES It’s a busy Full Moon on April 4. Do you know where your essential stuff is, like phone and keys? With that taken care of you may find that people want to give you things and won’t take no for an answer. Be tactful and sincere whatever you do or don’t accept. An unexpected source of income could appear around the New Moon on April 18. It might be a oneoff occurrence, such as a hobby briefly paying for itself. It will be pleasant and thought provoking, though. Make a lot of people happy, including you, on April 26 just by being yourself. Residents and community organisers in Kelambakkam, OMR, Vandalur Road, & ECR areas are invited to alert this news magazine with events in your area 11 KELAMBAKKAM TIMES / April 2015 Classifieds...... RENTAL / BUYING / SELLING HOUSE / FLAT FLAT TO-LET KELAMBAKKAM Residential, 2 BHK Apartment with Car Parking Available for Rent at Suseela Nagar, Kelambakkam. (15 mins from Siruseri) Reasonable advance. RENTAL KELAMBAKKAM S RENTAL 200 Sq. Ft. New Bachelor Room for Rental, Second Floor, Near OMR Kelambakkam Market Reasonable Rent & Advance 917 Sq. Ft. 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TIMES, 96771 63246 kelambakkamtimes@ gmail.com Disciples gave some other answers but none satisfied the other disciples. Finally the saint explained, . ‘When two people are angry at each other, their hearts distance a lot. To cover that distance they must shout to be able to hear each other. The angrier they are, the stronger they will have to shout to hear each other to cover that great distance. What happens when two people fall in love? They don’t shout at each other but talk softly, Because their hearts are very close. The distance between them is either nonexistent or very small…’ The saint continued, ‘When they love each other even more, what happens? They do not speak, only whisper ‘n they get even closer to each other in their love. Finally they even need not whisper, they only look at each other ‘n that’s all. That is how close two people are when they love each other.’ He looked at his disciples ‘n said. ‘So when you argue do not let your hearts get distant, Do not say words that distance each other more, Or else there will come a day when the distance is so great that you will not find the path to return.’ WANTED HOUSE KEEPING CONTACT: 98418 96008 Residents and community organisers in OMR, Vandalur Road, & ECR areas are invited to alert us with events in your area 12 EXPRESS CAR WASH Professional monthly car maintenance services at your door step Contact: 9551711777 / 9444041140 KELAMBAKKAM TIMES / April 2015 Carpenter and Plumbing Works Contact: 99400 61664