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Dr Bhatia has been in Pediatric practice for more than 10 years

Conveniently located for Plano Allen McKinney and Frisco neighborhoods Same day sick appointments Well child physicals Newborn ndash 18 years After hours and weekend calls always answered by physician Prenatal consults for normal and complex newborns Sportsschoolcamp physicals Shots and advice for overseas travel Minor trauma care and laceration repair Removal of foreign bodies from eye ear nose or skin Cryotherapy for warts Hospital privileges at

Centennial Medical Center Frisco Medical Center of Plano Presbyterian Hospital of Plano

599 South Custer Road Allen TX 75013

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Phone (972)-359-7600 Fax (972)-359-7601

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Dr Monika Bhatia PEDIATRIC SPECIALIST BOARD CERTIFIED BY AMERICAN BOARD OF PEDIATRICS

Dr Bhatia has been in Pediatric practice for more than 10 years

Conveniently located for Plano Allen McKinney and Frisco neighborhoods Same day sick appointments Well child physicals Newborn ndash 18 years After hours and weekend calls always answered by physician Prenatal consults for normal and complex newborns Sportsschoolcamp physicals Shots and advice for overseas travel Minor trauma care and laceration repair Removal of foreign bodies from eye ear nose or skin Cryotherapy for warts Hospital privileges at

Centennial Medical Center Frisco Medical Center of Plano Presbyterian Hospital of Plano

599 South Custer Road Allen TX 75013

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Phone (972)-359-7600 Fax (972)-359-7601

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Dr Agustin Gonzalez OD FAAO Board certified in Clinical Medical Optometry Optometric Glaucoma Specialist

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Dadubhairsquos Kitchen

Bipasha Mukherjee

I was jet-lagged and wide awake absorbing the all too familiar sound of the crack of dawn or lsquokak bhorrsquo

as we call it in Bengali ndash the sound of the first cups of tea being made at the tea stall across the street

Our house was on one of the busiest roads of Kolkata ndash buses cars mini buses and people moving all day

long accompanied by dust smoke soot and noise of the shrill air horns and the general hustle and bustle

of life The nightly couple of hours of silence and peace would end with the sweet sound from the tea stall

ndash that of the thin stainless steel spoon hitting against the glass cup while vigorously trying to dissolve the

large granules of sugar

As alert as I was to the ever familiar sound from across the street I realized that it was now mixed with

another coming from our very own kitchen Baba was making tea

I was visiting Baba This trip was different than the ones before as it was the first with my older daughter

who was ten months old Our plan was to stay for a couple of months and celebrate her first birthday in

India

While my parents were ahead of their times in their thinking my father was not someone who had ever

stepped into the kitchen to cookhellipa man of very simple tastes and needs the kitchen was not a place that

called him Food was not a big part of his life and he urged my mother to spend less time in the kitchen

and more on cultivating her other interests My mother however even with her job as a busy school

teacher absolutely loved to cook She devoted a lot of her spare time to her kitchen making

quintessential Bengali dishes be it the simple dal macher jhol or esoteric ones such as mulor jali bhaja

and kachuri Like most Indian households Marsquos kitchen was the hub of our home the center of life

With my motherrsquos sudden passing and my sister and myself out of the home Didi and I wondered how

Baba managed when our household help was absent Baba learnt to make his cup of tea at the crack of

dawn listening to BBC World News But that was it His meals if our household help arrived would be

simplehelliprice lentils some vegetable and macher jhol for the afternoon and roti and vegetable at night If

it was one of those days when there was no help he would simply eat whatever there was in the

refrigerator sometimes even adding water to the leftover dal or macher jhol

With every trip back home I saw Marsquos kitchen slowly losing its relevance to our homehellipthe fancy nuts

and raisins the aromatic spices - cardamom cinnamon cloves and bay leaves the long grain fancy rice

gradually disappeared the mixers and grinders were pushed to the corner of the long counter top or inside

the cupboards the fine china and serving ware collected dust the refrigerator was changed out for the

smallest size and the cupboards were no longer full of delectable snacks biscuits sauces homemade

jams jellies and squashes Instead the kitchen only had the staples and the basics Nothing fancyhellipthere

was no need as Ma was gone

Our plan for my daughterrsquos first birthday party was to have the food catered which included the mishti or

the sweets without which no Bengali meal let alone a special occasion meal would be complete But as

tradition goes in our family no birthday can be celebrated without payesh the thick creamy rice pudding

with raisins nuts bay leaves and cardamom considered auspicious by the Bengalis The birthday girl had

to have payesh even if only a spoon We assumed I would make the payesh which while it would not be

like the one Ma would make would serve the purpose That is when Baba completely surprised us by

saying that no one but he would make the

40 40

41 41

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

42 42

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

43 43

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

44 44

45 45

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

46 46

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

47 47

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

54 54

55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

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Give us a call today for a free consultation

57 57

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

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Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

68 68

69 69

70 70

71 71

Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

73 73

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

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2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

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Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Dr Monika Bhatia PEDIATRIC SPECIALIST BOARD CERTIFIED BY AMERICAN BOARD OF PEDIATRICS

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Conveniently located in Richardson at E Renner Rd amp Spectrum Blvd

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Dadubhairsquos Kitchen

Bipasha Mukherjee

I was jet-lagged and wide awake absorbing the all too familiar sound of the crack of dawn or lsquokak bhorrsquo

as we call it in Bengali ndash the sound of the first cups of tea being made at the tea stall across the street

Our house was on one of the busiest roads of Kolkata ndash buses cars mini buses and people moving all day

long accompanied by dust smoke soot and noise of the shrill air horns and the general hustle and bustle

of life The nightly couple of hours of silence and peace would end with the sweet sound from the tea stall

ndash that of the thin stainless steel spoon hitting against the glass cup while vigorously trying to dissolve the

large granules of sugar

As alert as I was to the ever familiar sound from across the street I realized that it was now mixed with

another coming from our very own kitchen Baba was making tea

I was visiting Baba This trip was different than the ones before as it was the first with my older daughter

who was ten months old Our plan was to stay for a couple of months and celebrate her first birthday in

India

While my parents were ahead of their times in their thinking my father was not someone who had ever

stepped into the kitchen to cookhellipa man of very simple tastes and needs the kitchen was not a place that

called him Food was not a big part of his life and he urged my mother to spend less time in the kitchen

and more on cultivating her other interests My mother however even with her job as a busy school

teacher absolutely loved to cook She devoted a lot of her spare time to her kitchen making

quintessential Bengali dishes be it the simple dal macher jhol or esoteric ones such as mulor jali bhaja

and kachuri Like most Indian households Marsquos kitchen was the hub of our home the center of life

With my motherrsquos sudden passing and my sister and myself out of the home Didi and I wondered how

Baba managed when our household help was absent Baba learnt to make his cup of tea at the crack of

dawn listening to BBC World News But that was it His meals if our household help arrived would be

simplehelliprice lentils some vegetable and macher jhol for the afternoon and roti and vegetable at night If

it was one of those days when there was no help he would simply eat whatever there was in the

refrigerator sometimes even adding water to the leftover dal or macher jhol

With every trip back home I saw Marsquos kitchen slowly losing its relevance to our homehellipthe fancy nuts

and raisins the aromatic spices - cardamom cinnamon cloves and bay leaves the long grain fancy rice

gradually disappeared the mixers and grinders were pushed to the corner of the long counter top or inside

the cupboards the fine china and serving ware collected dust the refrigerator was changed out for the

smallest size and the cupboards were no longer full of delectable snacks biscuits sauces homemade

jams jellies and squashes Instead the kitchen only had the staples and the basics Nothing fancyhellipthere

was no need as Ma was gone

Our plan for my daughterrsquos first birthday party was to have the food catered which included the mishti or

the sweets without which no Bengali meal let alone a special occasion meal would be complete But as

tradition goes in our family no birthday can be celebrated without payesh the thick creamy rice pudding

with raisins nuts bay leaves and cardamom considered auspicious by the Bengalis The birthday girl had

to have payesh even if only a spoon We assumed I would make the payesh which while it would not be

like the one Ma would make would serve the purpose That is when Baba completely surprised us by

saying that no one but he would make the

40 40

41 41

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

42 42

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

43 43

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

44 44

45 45

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

46 46

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

47 47

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

54 54

55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

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57 57

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

64 64

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

68 68

69 69

70 70

71 71

Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

73 73

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

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2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

75 75

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Proud member of the Texas Optometric Association American Optometric Association a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and member of the invitation only

International Society of Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision

Conveniently located in Richardson at E Renner Rd amp Spectrum Blvd

Medical Eye Care Eye Exams ndash Optical Eye Surgery 2nd Consultation Diagnosis and Treatment of Eye Diseases Surgical Consults Myopia Control Glaucoma Treatment High Oxygen Performance Contact lenses Eyewear amp Sunglasses

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Phone (972)-423-3937

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Dadubhairsquos Kitchen

Bipasha Mukherjee

I was jet-lagged and wide awake absorbing the all too familiar sound of the crack of dawn or lsquokak bhorrsquo

as we call it in Bengali ndash the sound of the first cups of tea being made at the tea stall across the street

Our house was on one of the busiest roads of Kolkata ndash buses cars mini buses and people moving all day

long accompanied by dust smoke soot and noise of the shrill air horns and the general hustle and bustle

of life The nightly couple of hours of silence and peace would end with the sweet sound from the tea stall

ndash that of the thin stainless steel spoon hitting against the glass cup while vigorously trying to dissolve the

large granules of sugar

As alert as I was to the ever familiar sound from across the street I realized that it was now mixed with

another coming from our very own kitchen Baba was making tea

I was visiting Baba This trip was different than the ones before as it was the first with my older daughter

who was ten months old Our plan was to stay for a couple of months and celebrate her first birthday in

India

While my parents were ahead of their times in their thinking my father was not someone who had ever

stepped into the kitchen to cookhellipa man of very simple tastes and needs the kitchen was not a place that

called him Food was not a big part of his life and he urged my mother to spend less time in the kitchen

and more on cultivating her other interests My mother however even with her job as a busy school

teacher absolutely loved to cook She devoted a lot of her spare time to her kitchen making

quintessential Bengali dishes be it the simple dal macher jhol or esoteric ones such as mulor jali bhaja

and kachuri Like most Indian households Marsquos kitchen was the hub of our home the center of life

With my motherrsquos sudden passing and my sister and myself out of the home Didi and I wondered how

Baba managed when our household help was absent Baba learnt to make his cup of tea at the crack of

dawn listening to BBC World News But that was it His meals if our household help arrived would be

simplehelliprice lentils some vegetable and macher jhol for the afternoon and roti and vegetable at night If

it was one of those days when there was no help he would simply eat whatever there was in the

refrigerator sometimes even adding water to the leftover dal or macher jhol

With every trip back home I saw Marsquos kitchen slowly losing its relevance to our homehellipthe fancy nuts

and raisins the aromatic spices - cardamom cinnamon cloves and bay leaves the long grain fancy rice

gradually disappeared the mixers and grinders were pushed to the corner of the long counter top or inside

the cupboards the fine china and serving ware collected dust the refrigerator was changed out for the

smallest size and the cupboards were no longer full of delectable snacks biscuits sauces homemade

jams jellies and squashes Instead the kitchen only had the staples and the basics Nothing fancyhellipthere

was no need as Ma was gone

Our plan for my daughterrsquos first birthday party was to have the food catered which included the mishti or

the sweets without which no Bengali meal let alone a special occasion meal would be complete But as

tradition goes in our family no birthday can be celebrated without payesh the thick creamy rice pudding

with raisins nuts bay leaves and cardamom considered auspicious by the Bengalis The birthday girl had

to have payesh even if only a spoon We assumed I would make the payesh which while it would not be

like the one Ma would make would serve the purpose That is when Baba completely surprised us by

saying that no one but he would make the

40 40

41 41

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

42 42

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

43 43

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

44 44

45 45

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

46 46

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

47 47

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

54 54

55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

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57 57

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

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Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

68 68

69 69

70 70

71 71

Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

73 73

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

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2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

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Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Proud member of the Texas Optometric Association American Optometric Association a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and member of the invitation only

International Society of Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision

Conveniently located in Richardson at E Renner Rd amp Spectrum Blvd

Medical Eye Care Eye Exams ndash Optical Eye Surgery 2nd Consultation Diagnosis and Treatment of Eye Diseases Surgical Consults Myopia Control Glaucoma Treatment High Oxygen Performance Contact lenses Eyewear amp Sunglasses

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Phone (972)-423-3937

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Dadubhairsquos Kitchen

Bipasha Mukherjee

I was jet-lagged and wide awake absorbing the all too familiar sound of the crack of dawn or lsquokak bhorrsquo

as we call it in Bengali ndash the sound of the first cups of tea being made at the tea stall across the street

Our house was on one of the busiest roads of Kolkata ndash buses cars mini buses and people moving all day

long accompanied by dust smoke soot and noise of the shrill air horns and the general hustle and bustle

of life The nightly couple of hours of silence and peace would end with the sweet sound from the tea stall

ndash that of the thin stainless steel spoon hitting against the glass cup while vigorously trying to dissolve the

large granules of sugar

As alert as I was to the ever familiar sound from across the street I realized that it was now mixed with

another coming from our very own kitchen Baba was making tea

I was visiting Baba This trip was different than the ones before as it was the first with my older daughter

who was ten months old Our plan was to stay for a couple of months and celebrate her first birthday in

India

While my parents were ahead of their times in their thinking my father was not someone who had ever

stepped into the kitchen to cookhellipa man of very simple tastes and needs the kitchen was not a place that

called him Food was not a big part of his life and he urged my mother to spend less time in the kitchen

and more on cultivating her other interests My mother however even with her job as a busy school

teacher absolutely loved to cook She devoted a lot of her spare time to her kitchen making

quintessential Bengali dishes be it the simple dal macher jhol or esoteric ones such as mulor jali bhaja

and kachuri Like most Indian households Marsquos kitchen was the hub of our home the center of life

With my motherrsquos sudden passing and my sister and myself out of the home Didi and I wondered how

Baba managed when our household help was absent Baba learnt to make his cup of tea at the crack of

dawn listening to BBC World News But that was it His meals if our household help arrived would be

simplehelliprice lentils some vegetable and macher jhol for the afternoon and roti and vegetable at night If

it was one of those days when there was no help he would simply eat whatever there was in the

refrigerator sometimes even adding water to the leftover dal or macher jhol

With every trip back home I saw Marsquos kitchen slowly losing its relevance to our homehellipthe fancy nuts

and raisins the aromatic spices - cardamom cinnamon cloves and bay leaves the long grain fancy rice

gradually disappeared the mixers and grinders were pushed to the corner of the long counter top or inside

the cupboards the fine china and serving ware collected dust the refrigerator was changed out for the

smallest size and the cupboards were no longer full of delectable snacks biscuits sauces homemade

jams jellies and squashes Instead the kitchen only had the staples and the basics Nothing fancyhellipthere

was no need as Ma was gone

Our plan for my daughterrsquos first birthday party was to have the food catered which included the mishti or

the sweets without which no Bengali meal let alone a special occasion meal would be complete But as

tradition goes in our family no birthday can be celebrated without payesh the thick creamy rice pudding

with raisins nuts bay leaves and cardamom considered auspicious by the Bengalis The birthday girl had

to have payesh even if only a spoon We assumed I would make the payesh which while it would not be

like the one Ma would make would serve the purpose That is when Baba completely surprised us by

saying that no one but he would make the

40 40

41 41

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

42 42

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

43 43

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

44 44

45 45

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

46 46

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

47 47

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

54 54

55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

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57 57

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

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Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

68 68

69 69

70 70

71 71

Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

73 73

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

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2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

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Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Proud member of the Texas Optometric Association American Optometric Association a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and member of the invitation only

International Society of Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision

Conveniently located in Richardson at E Renner Rd amp Spectrum Blvd

Medical Eye Care Eye Exams ndash Optical Eye Surgery 2nd Consultation Diagnosis and Treatment of Eye Diseases Surgical Consults Myopia Control Glaucoma Treatment High Oxygen Performance Contact lenses Eyewear amp Sunglasses

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Phone (972)-423-3937

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Dadubhairsquos Kitchen

Bipasha Mukherjee

I was jet-lagged and wide awake absorbing the all too familiar sound of the crack of dawn or lsquokak bhorrsquo

as we call it in Bengali ndash the sound of the first cups of tea being made at the tea stall across the street

Our house was on one of the busiest roads of Kolkata ndash buses cars mini buses and people moving all day

long accompanied by dust smoke soot and noise of the shrill air horns and the general hustle and bustle

of life The nightly couple of hours of silence and peace would end with the sweet sound from the tea stall

ndash that of the thin stainless steel spoon hitting against the glass cup while vigorously trying to dissolve the

large granules of sugar

As alert as I was to the ever familiar sound from across the street I realized that it was now mixed with

another coming from our very own kitchen Baba was making tea

I was visiting Baba This trip was different than the ones before as it was the first with my older daughter

who was ten months old Our plan was to stay for a couple of months and celebrate her first birthday in

India

While my parents were ahead of their times in their thinking my father was not someone who had ever

stepped into the kitchen to cookhellipa man of very simple tastes and needs the kitchen was not a place that

called him Food was not a big part of his life and he urged my mother to spend less time in the kitchen

and more on cultivating her other interests My mother however even with her job as a busy school

teacher absolutely loved to cook She devoted a lot of her spare time to her kitchen making

quintessential Bengali dishes be it the simple dal macher jhol or esoteric ones such as mulor jali bhaja

and kachuri Like most Indian households Marsquos kitchen was the hub of our home the center of life

With my motherrsquos sudden passing and my sister and myself out of the home Didi and I wondered how

Baba managed when our household help was absent Baba learnt to make his cup of tea at the crack of

dawn listening to BBC World News But that was it His meals if our household help arrived would be

simplehelliprice lentils some vegetable and macher jhol for the afternoon and roti and vegetable at night If

it was one of those days when there was no help he would simply eat whatever there was in the

refrigerator sometimes even adding water to the leftover dal or macher jhol

With every trip back home I saw Marsquos kitchen slowly losing its relevance to our homehellipthe fancy nuts

and raisins the aromatic spices - cardamom cinnamon cloves and bay leaves the long grain fancy rice

gradually disappeared the mixers and grinders were pushed to the corner of the long counter top or inside

the cupboards the fine china and serving ware collected dust the refrigerator was changed out for the

smallest size and the cupboards were no longer full of delectable snacks biscuits sauces homemade

jams jellies and squashes Instead the kitchen only had the staples and the basics Nothing fancyhellipthere

was no need as Ma was gone

Our plan for my daughterrsquos first birthday party was to have the food catered which included the mishti or

the sweets without which no Bengali meal let alone a special occasion meal would be complete But as

tradition goes in our family no birthday can be celebrated without payesh the thick creamy rice pudding

with raisins nuts bay leaves and cardamom considered auspicious by the Bengalis The birthday girl had

to have payesh even if only a spoon We assumed I would make the payesh which while it would not be

like the one Ma would make would serve the purpose That is when Baba completely surprised us by

saying that no one but he would make the

40 40

41 41

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

42 42

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

43 43

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

44 44

45 45

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

46 46

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

47 47

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

54 54

55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

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57 57

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

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Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

68 68

69 69

70 70

71 71

Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

73 73

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

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2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

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Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Proud member of the Texas Optometric Association American Optometric Association a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and member of the invitation only

International Society of Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision

Conveniently located in Richardson at E Renner Rd amp Spectrum Blvd

Medical Eye Care Eye Exams ndash Optical Eye Surgery 2nd Consultation Diagnosis and Treatment of Eye Diseases Surgical Consults Myopia Control Glaucoma Treatment High Oxygen Performance Contact lenses Eyewear amp Sunglasses

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Phone (972)-423-3937

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Dadubhairsquos Kitchen

Bipasha Mukherjee

I was jet-lagged and wide awake absorbing the all too familiar sound of the crack of dawn or lsquokak bhorrsquo

as we call it in Bengali ndash the sound of the first cups of tea being made at the tea stall across the street

Our house was on one of the busiest roads of Kolkata ndash buses cars mini buses and people moving all day

long accompanied by dust smoke soot and noise of the shrill air horns and the general hustle and bustle

of life The nightly couple of hours of silence and peace would end with the sweet sound from the tea stall

ndash that of the thin stainless steel spoon hitting against the glass cup while vigorously trying to dissolve the

large granules of sugar

As alert as I was to the ever familiar sound from across the street I realized that it was now mixed with

another coming from our very own kitchen Baba was making tea

I was visiting Baba This trip was different than the ones before as it was the first with my older daughter

who was ten months old Our plan was to stay for a couple of months and celebrate her first birthday in

India

While my parents were ahead of their times in their thinking my father was not someone who had ever

stepped into the kitchen to cookhellipa man of very simple tastes and needs the kitchen was not a place that

called him Food was not a big part of his life and he urged my mother to spend less time in the kitchen

and more on cultivating her other interests My mother however even with her job as a busy school

teacher absolutely loved to cook She devoted a lot of her spare time to her kitchen making

quintessential Bengali dishes be it the simple dal macher jhol or esoteric ones such as mulor jali bhaja

and kachuri Like most Indian households Marsquos kitchen was the hub of our home the center of life

With my motherrsquos sudden passing and my sister and myself out of the home Didi and I wondered how

Baba managed when our household help was absent Baba learnt to make his cup of tea at the crack of

dawn listening to BBC World News But that was it His meals if our household help arrived would be

simplehelliprice lentils some vegetable and macher jhol for the afternoon and roti and vegetable at night If

it was one of those days when there was no help he would simply eat whatever there was in the

refrigerator sometimes even adding water to the leftover dal or macher jhol

With every trip back home I saw Marsquos kitchen slowly losing its relevance to our homehellipthe fancy nuts

and raisins the aromatic spices - cardamom cinnamon cloves and bay leaves the long grain fancy rice

gradually disappeared the mixers and grinders were pushed to the corner of the long counter top or inside

the cupboards the fine china and serving ware collected dust the refrigerator was changed out for the

smallest size and the cupboards were no longer full of delectable snacks biscuits sauces homemade

jams jellies and squashes Instead the kitchen only had the staples and the basics Nothing fancyhellipthere

was no need as Ma was gone

Our plan for my daughterrsquos first birthday party was to have the food catered which included the mishti or

the sweets without which no Bengali meal let alone a special occasion meal would be complete But as

tradition goes in our family no birthday can be celebrated without payesh the thick creamy rice pudding

with raisins nuts bay leaves and cardamom considered auspicious by the Bengalis The birthday girl had

to have payesh even if only a spoon We assumed I would make the payesh which while it would not be

like the one Ma would make would serve the purpose That is when Baba completely surprised us by

saying that no one but he would make the

40 40

41 41

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

42 42

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

43 43

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

44 44

45 45

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

46 46

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

47 47

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

54 54

55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

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57 57

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

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Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

68 68

69 69

70 70

71 71

Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

73 73

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

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2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

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Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Proud member of the Texas Optometric Association American Optometric Association a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and member of the invitation only

International Society of Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision

Conveniently located in Richardson at E Renner Rd amp Spectrum Blvd

Medical Eye Care Eye Exams ndash Optical Eye Surgery 2nd Consultation Diagnosis and Treatment of Eye Diseases Surgical Consults Myopia Control Glaucoma Treatment High Oxygen Performance Contact lenses Eyewear amp Sunglasses

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Phone (972)-423-3937

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Dadubhairsquos Kitchen

Bipasha Mukherjee

I was jet-lagged and wide awake absorbing the all too familiar sound of the crack of dawn or lsquokak bhorrsquo

as we call it in Bengali ndash the sound of the first cups of tea being made at the tea stall across the street

Our house was on one of the busiest roads of Kolkata ndash buses cars mini buses and people moving all day

long accompanied by dust smoke soot and noise of the shrill air horns and the general hustle and bustle

of life The nightly couple of hours of silence and peace would end with the sweet sound from the tea stall

ndash that of the thin stainless steel spoon hitting against the glass cup while vigorously trying to dissolve the

large granules of sugar

As alert as I was to the ever familiar sound from across the street I realized that it was now mixed with

another coming from our very own kitchen Baba was making tea

I was visiting Baba This trip was different than the ones before as it was the first with my older daughter

who was ten months old Our plan was to stay for a couple of months and celebrate her first birthday in

India

While my parents were ahead of their times in their thinking my father was not someone who had ever

stepped into the kitchen to cookhellipa man of very simple tastes and needs the kitchen was not a place that

called him Food was not a big part of his life and he urged my mother to spend less time in the kitchen

and more on cultivating her other interests My mother however even with her job as a busy school

teacher absolutely loved to cook She devoted a lot of her spare time to her kitchen making

quintessential Bengali dishes be it the simple dal macher jhol or esoteric ones such as mulor jali bhaja

and kachuri Like most Indian households Marsquos kitchen was the hub of our home the center of life

With my motherrsquos sudden passing and my sister and myself out of the home Didi and I wondered how

Baba managed when our household help was absent Baba learnt to make his cup of tea at the crack of

dawn listening to BBC World News But that was it His meals if our household help arrived would be

simplehelliprice lentils some vegetable and macher jhol for the afternoon and roti and vegetable at night If

it was one of those days when there was no help he would simply eat whatever there was in the

refrigerator sometimes even adding water to the leftover dal or macher jhol

With every trip back home I saw Marsquos kitchen slowly losing its relevance to our homehellipthe fancy nuts

and raisins the aromatic spices - cardamom cinnamon cloves and bay leaves the long grain fancy rice

gradually disappeared the mixers and grinders were pushed to the corner of the long counter top or inside

the cupboards the fine china and serving ware collected dust the refrigerator was changed out for the

smallest size and the cupboards were no longer full of delectable snacks biscuits sauces homemade

jams jellies and squashes Instead the kitchen only had the staples and the basics Nothing fancyhellipthere

was no need as Ma was gone

Our plan for my daughterrsquos first birthday party was to have the food catered which included the mishti or

the sweets without which no Bengali meal let alone a special occasion meal would be complete But as

tradition goes in our family no birthday can be celebrated without payesh the thick creamy rice pudding

with raisins nuts bay leaves and cardamom considered auspicious by the Bengalis The birthday girl had

to have payesh even if only a spoon We assumed I would make the payesh which while it would not be

like the one Ma would make would serve the purpose That is when Baba completely surprised us by

saying that no one but he would make the

40 40

41 41

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

42 42

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

43 43

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

44 44

45 45

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

46 46

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

47 47

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

54 54

55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

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57 57

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

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Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

68 68

69 69

70 70

71 71

Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

73 73

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

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2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

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Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Proud member of the Texas Optometric Association American Optometric Association a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and member of the invitation only

International Society of Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision

Conveniently located in Richardson at E Renner Rd amp Spectrum Blvd

Medical Eye Care Eye Exams ndash Optical Eye Surgery 2nd Consultation Diagnosis and Treatment of Eye Diseases Surgical Consults Myopia Control Glaucoma Treatment High Oxygen Performance Contact lenses Eyewear amp Sunglasses

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Phone (972)-423-3937

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Dadubhairsquos Kitchen

Bipasha Mukherjee

I was jet-lagged and wide awake absorbing the all too familiar sound of the crack of dawn or lsquokak bhorrsquo

as we call it in Bengali ndash the sound of the first cups of tea being made at the tea stall across the street

Our house was on one of the busiest roads of Kolkata ndash buses cars mini buses and people moving all day

long accompanied by dust smoke soot and noise of the shrill air horns and the general hustle and bustle

of life The nightly couple of hours of silence and peace would end with the sweet sound from the tea stall

ndash that of the thin stainless steel spoon hitting against the glass cup while vigorously trying to dissolve the

large granules of sugar

As alert as I was to the ever familiar sound from across the street I realized that it was now mixed with

another coming from our very own kitchen Baba was making tea

I was visiting Baba This trip was different than the ones before as it was the first with my older daughter

who was ten months old Our plan was to stay for a couple of months and celebrate her first birthday in

India

While my parents were ahead of their times in their thinking my father was not someone who had ever

stepped into the kitchen to cookhellipa man of very simple tastes and needs the kitchen was not a place that

called him Food was not a big part of his life and he urged my mother to spend less time in the kitchen

and more on cultivating her other interests My mother however even with her job as a busy school

teacher absolutely loved to cook She devoted a lot of her spare time to her kitchen making

quintessential Bengali dishes be it the simple dal macher jhol or esoteric ones such as mulor jali bhaja

and kachuri Like most Indian households Marsquos kitchen was the hub of our home the center of life

With my motherrsquos sudden passing and my sister and myself out of the home Didi and I wondered how

Baba managed when our household help was absent Baba learnt to make his cup of tea at the crack of

dawn listening to BBC World News But that was it His meals if our household help arrived would be

simplehelliprice lentils some vegetable and macher jhol for the afternoon and roti and vegetable at night If

it was one of those days when there was no help he would simply eat whatever there was in the

refrigerator sometimes even adding water to the leftover dal or macher jhol

With every trip back home I saw Marsquos kitchen slowly losing its relevance to our homehellipthe fancy nuts

and raisins the aromatic spices - cardamom cinnamon cloves and bay leaves the long grain fancy rice

gradually disappeared the mixers and grinders were pushed to the corner of the long counter top or inside

the cupboards the fine china and serving ware collected dust the refrigerator was changed out for the

smallest size and the cupboards were no longer full of delectable snacks biscuits sauces homemade

jams jellies and squashes Instead the kitchen only had the staples and the basics Nothing fancyhellipthere

was no need as Ma was gone

Our plan for my daughterrsquos first birthday party was to have the food catered which included the mishti or

the sweets without which no Bengali meal let alone a special occasion meal would be complete But as

tradition goes in our family no birthday can be celebrated without payesh the thick creamy rice pudding

with raisins nuts bay leaves and cardamom considered auspicious by the Bengalis The birthday girl had

to have payesh even if only a spoon We assumed I would make the payesh which while it would not be

like the one Ma would make would serve the purpose That is when Baba completely surprised us by

saying that no one but he would make the

40 40

41 41

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

42 42

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

43 43

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

44 44

45 45

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

46 46

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

47 47

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

54 54

55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

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57 57

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

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Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

68 68

69 69

70 70

71 71

Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

73 73

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

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2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

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Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Proud member of the Texas Optometric Association American Optometric Association a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and member of the invitation only

International Society of Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision

Conveniently located in Richardson at E Renner Rd amp Spectrum Blvd

Medical Eye Care Eye Exams ndash Optical Eye Surgery 2nd Consultation Diagnosis and Treatment of Eye Diseases Surgical Consults Myopia Control Glaucoma Treatment High Oxygen Performance Contact lenses Eyewear amp Sunglasses

3417 Spectrum Blvd Richardson TX 75082

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Phone (972)-423-3937

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Dadubhairsquos Kitchen

Bipasha Mukherjee

I was jet-lagged and wide awake absorbing the all too familiar sound of the crack of dawn or lsquokak bhorrsquo

as we call it in Bengali ndash the sound of the first cups of tea being made at the tea stall across the street

Our house was on one of the busiest roads of Kolkata ndash buses cars mini buses and people moving all day

long accompanied by dust smoke soot and noise of the shrill air horns and the general hustle and bustle

of life The nightly couple of hours of silence and peace would end with the sweet sound from the tea stall

ndash that of the thin stainless steel spoon hitting against the glass cup while vigorously trying to dissolve the

large granules of sugar

As alert as I was to the ever familiar sound from across the street I realized that it was now mixed with

another coming from our very own kitchen Baba was making tea

I was visiting Baba This trip was different than the ones before as it was the first with my older daughter

who was ten months old Our plan was to stay for a couple of months and celebrate her first birthday in

India

While my parents were ahead of their times in their thinking my father was not someone who had ever

stepped into the kitchen to cookhellipa man of very simple tastes and needs the kitchen was not a place that

called him Food was not a big part of his life and he urged my mother to spend less time in the kitchen

and more on cultivating her other interests My mother however even with her job as a busy school

teacher absolutely loved to cook She devoted a lot of her spare time to her kitchen making

quintessential Bengali dishes be it the simple dal macher jhol or esoteric ones such as mulor jali bhaja

and kachuri Like most Indian households Marsquos kitchen was the hub of our home the center of life

With my motherrsquos sudden passing and my sister and myself out of the home Didi and I wondered how

Baba managed when our household help was absent Baba learnt to make his cup of tea at the crack of

dawn listening to BBC World News But that was it His meals if our household help arrived would be

simplehelliprice lentils some vegetable and macher jhol for the afternoon and roti and vegetable at night If

it was one of those days when there was no help he would simply eat whatever there was in the

refrigerator sometimes even adding water to the leftover dal or macher jhol

With every trip back home I saw Marsquos kitchen slowly losing its relevance to our homehellipthe fancy nuts

and raisins the aromatic spices - cardamom cinnamon cloves and bay leaves the long grain fancy rice

gradually disappeared the mixers and grinders were pushed to the corner of the long counter top or inside

the cupboards the fine china and serving ware collected dust the refrigerator was changed out for the

smallest size and the cupboards were no longer full of delectable snacks biscuits sauces homemade

jams jellies and squashes Instead the kitchen only had the staples and the basics Nothing fancyhellipthere

was no need as Ma was gone

Our plan for my daughterrsquos first birthday party was to have the food catered which included the mishti or

the sweets without which no Bengali meal let alone a special occasion meal would be complete But as

tradition goes in our family no birthday can be celebrated without payesh the thick creamy rice pudding

with raisins nuts bay leaves and cardamom considered auspicious by the Bengalis The birthday girl had

to have payesh even if only a spoon We assumed I would make the payesh which while it would not be

like the one Ma would make would serve the purpose That is when Baba completely surprised us by

saying that no one but he would make the

40 40

41 41

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

42 42

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

43 43

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

44 44

45 45

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

46 46

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

47 47

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

54 54

55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

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57 57

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

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Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

68 68

69 69

70 70

71 71

Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

73 73

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

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2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

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Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Proud member of the Texas Optometric Association American Optometric Association a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and member of the invitation only

International Society of Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision

Conveniently located in Richardson at E Renner Rd amp Spectrum Blvd

Medical Eye Care Eye Exams ndash Optical Eye Surgery 2nd Consultation Diagnosis and Treatment of Eye Diseases Surgical Consults Myopia Control Glaucoma Treatment High Oxygen Performance Contact lenses Eyewear amp Sunglasses

3417 Spectrum Blvd Richardson TX 75082

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Phone (972)-423-3937

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Dadubhairsquos Kitchen

Bipasha Mukherjee

I was jet-lagged and wide awake absorbing the all too familiar sound of the crack of dawn or lsquokak bhorrsquo

as we call it in Bengali ndash the sound of the first cups of tea being made at the tea stall across the street

Our house was on one of the busiest roads of Kolkata ndash buses cars mini buses and people moving all day

long accompanied by dust smoke soot and noise of the shrill air horns and the general hustle and bustle

of life The nightly couple of hours of silence and peace would end with the sweet sound from the tea stall

ndash that of the thin stainless steel spoon hitting against the glass cup while vigorously trying to dissolve the

large granules of sugar

As alert as I was to the ever familiar sound from across the street I realized that it was now mixed with

another coming from our very own kitchen Baba was making tea

I was visiting Baba This trip was different than the ones before as it was the first with my older daughter

who was ten months old Our plan was to stay for a couple of months and celebrate her first birthday in

India

While my parents were ahead of their times in their thinking my father was not someone who had ever

stepped into the kitchen to cookhellipa man of very simple tastes and needs the kitchen was not a place that

called him Food was not a big part of his life and he urged my mother to spend less time in the kitchen

and more on cultivating her other interests My mother however even with her job as a busy school

teacher absolutely loved to cook She devoted a lot of her spare time to her kitchen making

quintessential Bengali dishes be it the simple dal macher jhol or esoteric ones such as mulor jali bhaja

and kachuri Like most Indian households Marsquos kitchen was the hub of our home the center of life

With my motherrsquos sudden passing and my sister and myself out of the home Didi and I wondered how

Baba managed when our household help was absent Baba learnt to make his cup of tea at the crack of

dawn listening to BBC World News But that was it His meals if our household help arrived would be

simplehelliprice lentils some vegetable and macher jhol for the afternoon and roti and vegetable at night If

it was one of those days when there was no help he would simply eat whatever there was in the

refrigerator sometimes even adding water to the leftover dal or macher jhol

With every trip back home I saw Marsquos kitchen slowly losing its relevance to our homehellipthe fancy nuts

and raisins the aromatic spices - cardamom cinnamon cloves and bay leaves the long grain fancy rice

gradually disappeared the mixers and grinders were pushed to the corner of the long counter top or inside

the cupboards the fine china and serving ware collected dust the refrigerator was changed out for the

smallest size and the cupboards were no longer full of delectable snacks biscuits sauces homemade

jams jellies and squashes Instead the kitchen only had the staples and the basics Nothing fancyhellipthere

was no need as Ma was gone

Our plan for my daughterrsquos first birthday party was to have the food catered which included the mishti or

the sweets without which no Bengali meal let alone a special occasion meal would be complete But as

tradition goes in our family no birthday can be celebrated without payesh the thick creamy rice pudding

with raisins nuts bay leaves and cardamom considered auspicious by the Bengalis The birthday girl had

to have payesh even if only a spoon We assumed I would make the payesh which while it would not be

like the one Ma would make would serve the purpose That is when Baba completely surprised us by

saying that no one but he would make the

40 40

41 41

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

42 42

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

43 43

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

44 44

45 45

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

46 46

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

47 47

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

54 54

55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

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57 57

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

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Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

68 68

69 69

70 70

71 71

Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

73 73

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

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2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

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Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Proud member of the Texas Optometric Association American Optometric Association a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and member of the invitation only

International Society of Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision

Conveniently located in Richardson at E Renner Rd amp Spectrum Blvd

Medical Eye Care Eye Exams ndash Optical Eye Surgery 2nd Consultation Diagnosis and Treatment of Eye Diseases Surgical Consults Myopia Control Glaucoma Treatment High Oxygen Performance Contact lenses Eyewear amp Sunglasses

3417 Spectrum Blvd Richardson TX 75082

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Phone (972)-423-3937

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Dadubhairsquos Kitchen

Bipasha Mukherjee

I was jet-lagged and wide awake absorbing the all too familiar sound of the crack of dawn or lsquokak bhorrsquo

as we call it in Bengali ndash the sound of the first cups of tea being made at the tea stall across the street

Our house was on one of the busiest roads of Kolkata ndash buses cars mini buses and people moving all day

long accompanied by dust smoke soot and noise of the shrill air horns and the general hustle and bustle

of life The nightly couple of hours of silence and peace would end with the sweet sound from the tea stall

ndash that of the thin stainless steel spoon hitting against the glass cup while vigorously trying to dissolve the

large granules of sugar

As alert as I was to the ever familiar sound from across the street I realized that it was now mixed with

another coming from our very own kitchen Baba was making tea

I was visiting Baba This trip was different than the ones before as it was the first with my older daughter

who was ten months old Our plan was to stay for a couple of months and celebrate her first birthday in

India

While my parents were ahead of their times in their thinking my father was not someone who had ever

stepped into the kitchen to cookhellipa man of very simple tastes and needs the kitchen was not a place that

called him Food was not a big part of his life and he urged my mother to spend less time in the kitchen

and more on cultivating her other interests My mother however even with her job as a busy school

teacher absolutely loved to cook She devoted a lot of her spare time to her kitchen making

quintessential Bengali dishes be it the simple dal macher jhol or esoteric ones such as mulor jali bhaja

and kachuri Like most Indian households Marsquos kitchen was the hub of our home the center of life

With my motherrsquos sudden passing and my sister and myself out of the home Didi and I wondered how

Baba managed when our household help was absent Baba learnt to make his cup of tea at the crack of

dawn listening to BBC World News But that was it His meals if our household help arrived would be

simplehelliprice lentils some vegetable and macher jhol for the afternoon and roti and vegetable at night If

it was one of those days when there was no help he would simply eat whatever there was in the

refrigerator sometimes even adding water to the leftover dal or macher jhol

With every trip back home I saw Marsquos kitchen slowly losing its relevance to our homehellipthe fancy nuts

and raisins the aromatic spices - cardamom cinnamon cloves and bay leaves the long grain fancy rice

gradually disappeared the mixers and grinders were pushed to the corner of the long counter top or inside

the cupboards the fine china and serving ware collected dust the refrigerator was changed out for the

smallest size and the cupboards were no longer full of delectable snacks biscuits sauces homemade

jams jellies and squashes Instead the kitchen only had the staples and the basics Nothing fancyhellipthere

was no need as Ma was gone

Our plan for my daughterrsquos first birthday party was to have the food catered which included the mishti or

the sweets without which no Bengali meal let alone a special occasion meal would be complete But as

tradition goes in our family no birthday can be celebrated without payesh the thick creamy rice pudding

with raisins nuts bay leaves and cardamom considered auspicious by the Bengalis The birthday girl had

to have payesh even if only a spoon We assumed I would make the payesh which while it would not be

like the one Ma would make would serve the purpose That is when Baba completely surprised us by

saying that no one but he would make the

40 40

41 41

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

42 42

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

43 43

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

44 44

45 45

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

46 46

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

47 47

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

54 54

55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

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57 57

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

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Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

68 68

69 69

70 70

71 71

Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

73 73

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

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2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

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Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Proud member of the Texas Optometric Association American Optometric Association a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and member of the invitation only

International Society of Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision

Conveniently located in Richardson at E Renner Rd amp Spectrum Blvd

Medical Eye Care Eye Exams ndash Optical Eye Surgery 2nd Consultation Diagnosis and Treatment of Eye Diseases Surgical Consults Myopia Control Glaucoma Treatment High Oxygen Performance Contact lenses Eyewear amp Sunglasses

3417 Spectrum Blvd Richardson TX 75082

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Phone (972)-423-3937

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Dadubhairsquos Kitchen

Bipasha Mukherjee

I was jet-lagged and wide awake absorbing the all too familiar sound of the crack of dawn or lsquokak bhorrsquo

as we call it in Bengali ndash the sound of the first cups of tea being made at the tea stall across the street

Our house was on one of the busiest roads of Kolkata ndash buses cars mini buses and people moving all day

long accompanied by dust smoke soot and noise of the shrill air horns and the general hustle and bustle

of life The nightly couple of hours of silence and peace would end with the sweet sound from the tea stall

ndash that of the thin stainless steel spoon hitting against the glass cup while vigorously trying to dissolve the

large granules of sugar

As alert as I was to the ever familiar sound from across the street I realized that it was now mixed with

another coming from our very own kitchen Baba was making tea

I was visiting Baba This trip was different than the ones before as it was the first with my older daughter

who was ten months old Our plan was to stay for a couple of months and celebrate her first birthday in

India

While my parents were ahead of their times in their thinking my father was not someone who had ever

stepped into the kitchen to cookhellipa man of very simple tastes and needs the kitchen was not a place that

called him Food was not a big part of his life and he urged my mother to spend less time in the kitchen

and more on cultivating her other interests My mother however even with her job as a busy school

teacher absolutely loved to cook She devoted a lot of her spare time to her kitchen making

quintessential Bengali dishes be it the simple dal macher jhol or esoteric ones such as mulor jali bhaja

and kachuri Like most Indian households Marsquos kitchen was the hub of our home the center of life

With my motherrsquos sudden passing and my sister and myself out of the home Didi and I wondered how

Baba managed when our household help was absent Baba learnt to make his cup of tea at the crack of

dawn listening to BBC World News But that was it His meals if our household help arrived would be

simplehelliprice lentils some vegetable and macher jhol for the afternoon and roti and vegetable at night If

it was one of those days when there was no help he would simply eat whatever there was in the

refrigerator sometimes even adding water to the leftover dal or macher jhol

With every trip back home I saw Marsquos kitchen slowly losing its relevance to our homehellipthe fancy nuts

and raisins the aromatic spices - cardamom cinnamon cloves and bay leaves the long grain fancy rice

gradually disappeared the mixers and grinders were pushed to the corner of the long counter top or inside

the cupboards the fine china and serving ware collected dust the refrigerator was changed out for the

smallest size and the cupboards were no longer full of delectable snacks biscuits sauces homemade

jams jellies and squashes Instead the kitchen only had the staples and the basics Nothing fancyhellipthere

was no need as Ma was gone

Our plan for my daughterrsquos first birthday party was to have the food catered which included the mishti or

the sweets without which no Bengali meal let alone a special occasion meal would be complete But as

tradition goes in our family no birthday can be celebrated without payesh the thick creamy rice pudding

with raisins nuts bay leaves and cardamom considered auspicious by the Bengalis The birthday girl had

to have payesh even if only a spoon We assumed I would make the payesh which while it would not be

like the one Ma would make would serve the purpose That is when Baba completely surprised us by

saying that no one but he would make the

40 40

41 41

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

42 42

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

43 43

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

44 44

45 45

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

46 46

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

47 47

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

54 54

55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

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57 57

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

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Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

68 68

69 69

70 70

71 71

Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

73 73

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

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2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

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Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Phone (972)-423-3937

Dr Agustin Gonzalez OD FAAO Board certified in Clinical Medical Optometry Optometric Glaucoma Specialist

Proud member of the Texas Optometric Association American Optometric Association a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and member of the invitation only

International Society of Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision

Conveniently located in Richardson at E Renner Rd amp Spectrum Blvd

Medical Eye Care Eye Exams ndash Optical Eye Surgery 2nd Consultation Diagnosis and Treatment of Eye Diseases Surgical Consults Myopia Control Glaucoma Treatment High Oxygen Performance Contact lenses Eyewear amp Sunglasses

3417 Spectrum Blvd Richardson TX 75082

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Phone (972)-423-3937

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Dadubhairsquos Kitchen

Bipasha Mukherjee

I was jet-lagged and wide awake absorbing the all too familiar sound of the crack of dawn or lsquokak bhorrsquo

as we call it in Bengali ndash the sound of the first cups of tea being made at the tea stall across the street

Our house was on one of the busiest roads of Kolkata ndash buses cars mini buses and people moving all day

long accompanied by dust smoke soot and noise of the shrill air horns and the general hustle and bustle

of life The nightly couple of hours of silence and peace would end with the sweet sound from the tea stall

ndash that of the thin stainless steel spoon hitting against the glass cup while vigorously trying to dissolve the

large granules of sugar

As alert as I was to the ever familiar sound from across the street I realized that it was now mixed with

another coming from our very own kitchen Baba was making tea

I was visiting Baba This trip was different than the ones before as it was the first with my older daughter

who was ten months old Our plan was to stay for a couple of months and celebrate her first birthday in

India

While my parents were ahead of their times in their thinking my father was not someone who had ever

stepped into the kitchen to cookhellipa man of very simple tastes and needs the kitchen was not a place that

called him Food was not a big part of his life and he urged my mother to spend less time in the kitchen

and more on cultivating her other interests My mother however even with her job as a busy school

teacher absolutely loved to cook She devoted a lot of her spare time to her kitchen making

quintessential Bengali dishes be it the simple dal macher jhol or esoteric ones such as mulor jali bhaja

and kachuri Like most Indian households Marsquos kitchen was the hub of our home the center of life

With my motherrsquos sudden passing and my sister and myself out of the home Didi and I wondered how

Baba managed when our household help was absent Baba learnt to make his cup of tea at the crack of

dawn listening to BBC World News But that was it His meals if our household help arrived would be

simplehelliprice lentils some vegetable and macher jhol for the afternoon and roti and vegetable at night If

it was one of those days when there was no help he would simply eat whatever there was in the

refrigerator sometimes even adding water to the leftover dal or macher jhol

With every trip back home I saw Marsquos kitchen slowly losing its relevance to our homehellipthe fancy nuts

and raisins the aromatic spices - cardamom cinnamon cloves and bay leaves the long grain fancy rice

gradually disappeared the mixers and grinders were pushed to the corner of the long counter top or inside

the cupboards the fine china and serving ware collected dust the refrigerator was changed out for the

smallest size and the cupboards were no longer full of delectable snacks biscuits sauces homemade

jams jellies and squashes Instead the kitchen only had the staples and the basics Nothing fancyhellipthere

was no need as Ma was gone

Our plan for my daughterrsquos first birthday party was to have the food catered which included the mishti or

the sweets without which no Bengali meal let alone a special occasion meal would be complete But as

tradition goes in our family no birthday can be celebrated without payesh the thick creamy rice pudding

with raisins nuts bay leaves and cardamom considered auspicious by the Bengalis The birthday girl had

to have payesh even if only a spoon We assumed I would make the payesh which while it would not be

like the one Ma would make would serve the purpose That is when Baba completely surprised us by

saying that no one but he would make the

40 40

41 41

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

42 42

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

43 43

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

44 44

45 45

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

46 46

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

47 47

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

54 54

55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

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57 57

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

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Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

68 68

69 69

70 70

71 71

Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

73 73

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

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2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

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Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Phone (972)-423-3937

Dr Agustin Gonzalez OD FAAO Board certified in Clinical Medical Optometry Optometric Glaucoma Specialist

Proud member of the Texas Optometric Association American Optometric Association a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and member of the invitation only

International Society of Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision

Conveniently located in Richardson at E Renner Rd amp Spectrum Blvd

Medical Eye Care Eye Exams ndash Optical Eye Surgery 2nd Consultation Diagnosis and Treatment of Eye Diseases Surgical Consults Myopia Control Glaucoma Treatment High Oxygen Performance Contact lenses Eyewear amp Sunglasses

3417 Spectrum Blvd Richardson TX 75082

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Phone (972)-423-3937

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Dadubhairsquos Kitchen

Bipasha Mukherjee

I was jet-lagged and wide awake absorbing the all too familiar sound of the crack of dawn or lsquokak bhorrsquo

as we call it in Bengali ndash the sound of the first cups of tea being made at the tea stall across the street

Our house was on one of the busiest roads of Kolkata ndash buses cars mini buses and people moving all day

long accompanied by dust smoke soot and noise of the shrill air horns and the general hustle and bustle

of life The nightly couple of hours of silence and peace would end with the sweet sound from the tea stall

ndash that of the thin stainless steel spoon hitting against the glass cup while vigorously trying to dissolve the

large granules of sugar

As alert as I was to the ever familiar sound from across the street I realized that it was now mixed with

another coming from our very own kitchen Baba was making tea

I was visiting Baba This trip was different than the ones before as it was the first with my older daughter

who was ten months old Our plan was to stay for a couple of months and celebrate her first birthday in

India

While my parents were ahead of their times in their thinking my father was not someone who had ever

stepped into the kitchen to cookhellipa man of very simple tastes and needs the kitchen was not a place that

called him Food was not a big part of his life and he urged my mother to spend less time in the kitchen

and more on cultivating her other interests My mother however even with her job as a busy school

teacher absolutely loved to cook She devoted a lot of her spare time to her kitchen making

quintessential Bengali dishes be it the simple dal macher jhol or esoteric ones such as mulor jali bhaja

and kachuri Like most Indian households Marsquos kitchen was the hub of our home the center of life

With my motherrsquos sudden passing and my sister and myself out of the home Didi and I wondered how

Baba managed when our household help was absent Baba learnt to make his cup of tea at the crack of

dawn listening to BBC World News But that was it His meals if our household help arrived would be

simplehelliprice lentils some vegetable and macher jhol for the afternoon and roti and vegetable at night If

it was one of those days when there was no help he would simply eat whatever there was in the

refrigerator sometimes even adding water to the leftover dal or macher jhol

With every trip back home I saw Marsquos kitchen slowly losing its relevance to our homehellipthe fancy nuts

and raisins the aromatic spices - cardamom cinnamon cloves and bay leaves the long grain fancy rice

gradually disappeared the mixers and grinders were pushed to the corner of the long counter top or inside

the cupboards the fine china and serving ware collected dust the refrigerator was changed out for the

smallest size and the cupboards were no longer full of delectable snacks biscuits sauces homemade

jams jellies and squashes Instead the kitchen only had the staples and the basics Nothing fancyhellipthere

was no need as Ma was gone

Our plan for my daughterrsquos first birthday party was to have the food catered which included the mishti or

the sweets without which no Bengali meal let alone a special occasion meal would be complete But as

tradition goes in our family no birthday can be celebrated without payesh the thick creamy rice pudding

with raisins nuts bay leaves and cardamom considered auspicious by the Bengalis The birthday girl had

to have payesh even if only a spoon We assumed I would make the payesh which while it would not be

like the one Ma would make would serve the purpose That is when Baba completely surprised us by

saying that no one but he would make the

40 40

41 41

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

42 42

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

43 43

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

44 44

45 45

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

46 46

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

47 47

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

54 54

55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

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57 57

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

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Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

68 68

69 69

70 70

71 71

Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

73 73

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

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2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

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Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Phone (972)-423-3937

Dr Agustin Gonzalez OD FAAO Board certified in Clinical Medical Optometry Optometric Glaucoma Specialist

Proud member of the Texas Optometric Association American Optometric Association a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and member of the invitation only

International Society of Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision

Conveniently located in Richardson at E Renner Rd amp Spectrum Blvd

Medical Eye Care Eye Exams ndash Optical Eye Surgery 2nd Consultation Diagnosis and Treatment of Eye Diseases Surgical Consults Myopia Control Glaucoma Treatment High Oxygen Performance Contact lenses Eyewear amp Sunglasses

3417 Spectrum Blvd Richardson TX 75082

wwweyeandvisionnet

Phone (972)-423-3937

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Dadubhairsquos Kitchen

Bipasha Mukherjee

I was jet-lagged and wide awake absorbing the all too familiar sound of the crack of dawn or lsquokak bhorrsquo

as we call it in Bengali ndash the sound of the first cups of tea being made at the tea stall across the street

Our house was on one of the busiest roads of Kolkata ndash buses cars mini buses and people moving all day

long accompanied by dust smoke soot and noise of the shrill air horns and the general hustle and bustle

of life The nightly couple of hours of silence and peace would end with the sweet sound from the tea stall

ndash that of the thin stainless steel spoon hitting against the glass cup while vigorously trying to dissolve the

large granules of sugar

As alert as I was to the ever familiar sound from across the street I realized that it was now mixed with

another coming from our very own kitchen Baba was making tea

I was visiting Baba This trip was different than the ones before as it was the first with my older daughter

who was ten months old Our plan was to stay for a couple of months and celebrate her first birthday in

India

While my parents were ahead of their times in their thinking my father was not someone who had ever

stepped into the kitchen to cookhellipa man of very simple tastes and needs the kitchen was not a place that

called him Food was not a big part of his life and he urged my mother to spend less time in the kitchen

and more on cultivating her other interests My mother however even with her job as a busy school

teacher absolutely loved to cook She devoted a lot of her spare time to her kitchen making

quintessential Bengali dishes be it the simple dal macher jhol or esoteric ones such as mulor jali bhaja

and kachuri Like most Indian households Marsquos kitchen was the hub of our home the center of life

With my motherrsquos sudden passing and my sister and myself out of the home Didi and I wondered how

Baba managed when our household help was absent Baba learnt to make his cup of tea at the crack of

dawn listening to BBC World News But that was it His meals if our household help arrived would be

simplehelliprice lentils some vegetable and macher jhol for the afternoon and roti and vegetable at night If

it was one of those days when there was no help he would simply eat whatever there was in the

refrigerator sometimes even adding water to the leftover dal or macher jhol

With every trip back home I saw Marsquos kitchen slowly losing its relevance to our homehellipthe fancy nuts

and raisins the aromatic spices - cardamom cinnamon cloves and bay leaves the long grain fancy rice

gradually disappeared the mixers and grinders were pushed to the corner of the long counter top or inside

the cupboards the fine china and serving ware collected dust the refrigerator was changed out for the

smallest size and the cupboards were no longer full of delectable snacks biscuits sauces homemade

jams jellies and squashes Instead the kitchen only had the staples and the basics Nothing fancyhellipthere

was no need as Ma was gone

Our plan for my daughterrsquos first birthday party was to have the food catered which included the mishti or

the sweets without which no Bengali meal let alone a special occasion meal would be complete But as

tradition goes in our family no birthday can be celebrated without payesh the thick creamy rice pudding

with raisins nuts bay leaves and cardamom considered auspicious by the Bengalis The birthday girl had

to have payesh even if only a spoon We assumed I would make the payesh which while it would not be

like the one Ma would make would serve the purpose That is when Baba completely surprised us by

saying that no one but he would make the

40 40

41 41

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

42 42

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

43 43

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

44 44

45 45

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

46 46

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

47 47

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

54 54

55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

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57 57

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

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Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

68 68

69 69

70 70

71 71

Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

73 73

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

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2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

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Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Phone (972)-423-3937

Dr Agustin Gonzalez OD FAAO Board certified in Clinical Medical Optometry Optometric Glaucoma Specialist

Proud member of the Texas Optometric Association American Optometric Association a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and member of the invitation only

International Society of Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision

Conveniently located in Richardson at E Renner Rd amp Spectrum Blvd

Medical Eye Care Eye Exams ndash Optical Eye Surgery 2nd Consultation Diagnosis and Treatment of Eye Diseases Surgical Consults Myopia Control Glaucoma Treatment High Oxygen Performance Contact lenses Eyewear amp Sunglasses

3417 Spectrum Blvd Richardson TX 75082

wwweyeandvisionnet

Phone (972)-423-3937

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Dadubhairsquos Kitchen

Bipasha Mukherjee

I was jet-lagged and wide awake absorbing the all too familiar sound of the crack of dawn or lsquokak bhorrsquo

as we call it in Bengali ndash the sound of the first cups of tea being made at the tea stall across the street

Our house was on one of the busiest roads of Kolkata ndash buses cars mini buses and people moving all day

long accompanied by dust smoke soot and noise of the shrill air horns and the general hustle and bustle

of life The nightly couple of hours of silence and peace would end with the sweet sound from the tea stall

ndash that of the thin stainless steel spoon hitting against the glass cup while vigorously trying to dissolve the

large granules of sugar

As alert as I was to the ever familiar sound from across the street I realized that it was now mixed with

another coming from our very own kitchen Baba was making tea

I was visiting Baba This trip was different than the ones before as it was the first with my older daughter

who was ten months old Our plan was to stay for a couple of months and celebrate her first birthday in

India

While my parents were ahead of their times in their thinking my father was not someone who had ever

stepped into the kitchen to cookhellipa man of very simple tastes and needs the kitchen was not a place that

called him Food was not a big part of his life and he urged my mother to spend less time in the kitchen

and more on cultivating her other interests My mother however even with her job as a busy school

teacher absolutely loved to cook She devoted a lot of her spare time to her kitchen making

quintessential Bengali dishes be it the simple dal macher jhol or esoteric ones such as mulor jali bhaja

and kachuri Like most Indian households Marsquos kitchen was the hub of our home the center of life

With my motherrsquos sudden passing and my sister and myself out of the home Didi and I wondered how

Baba managed when our household help was absent Baba learnt to make his cup of tea at the crack of

dawn listening to BBC World News But that was it His meals if our household help arrived would be

simplehelliprice lentils some vegetable and macher jhol for the afternoon and roti and vegetable at night If

it was one of those days when there was no help he would simply eat whatever there was in the

refrigerator sometimes even adding water to the leftover dal or macher jhol

With every trip back home I saw Marsquos kitchen slowly losing its relevance to our homehellipthe fancy nuts

and raisins the aromatic spices - cardamom cinnamon cloves and bay leaves the long grain fancy rice

gradually disappeared the mixers and grinders were pushed to the corner of the long counter top or inside

the cupboards the fine china and serving ware collected dust the refrigerator was changed out for the

smallest size and the cupboards were no longer full of delectable snacks biscuits sauces homemade

jams jellies and squashes Instead the kitchen only had the staples and the basics Nothing fancyhellipthere

was no need as Ma was gone

Our plan for my daughterrsquos first birthday party was to have the food catered which included the mishti or

the sweets without which no Bengali meal let alone a special occasion meal would be complete But as

tradition goes in our family no birthday can be celebrated without payesh the thick creamy rice pudding

with raisins nuts bay leaves and cardamom considered auspicious by the Bengalis The birthday girl had

to have payesh even if only a spoon We assumed I would make the payesh which while it would not be

like the one Ma would make would serve the purpose That is when Baba completely surprised us by

saying that no one but he would make the

40 40

41 41

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

42 42

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

43 43

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

44 44

45 45

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

46 46

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

47 47

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

54 54

55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

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57 57

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

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Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

68 68

69 69

70 70

71 71

Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

73 73

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

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2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

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Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Proud member of the Texas Optometric Association American Optometric Association a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and member of the invitation only

International Society of Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision

Conveniently located in Richardson at E Renner Rd amp Spectrum Blvd

Medical Eye Care Eye Exams ndash Optical Eye Surgery 2nd Consultation Diagnosis and Treatment of Eye Diseases Surgical Consults Myopia Control Glaucoma Treatment High Oxygen Performance Contact lenses Eyewear amp Sunglasses

3417 Spectrum Blvd Richardson TX 75082

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Phone (972)-423-3937

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Dadubhairsquos Kitchen

Bipasha Mukherjee

I was jet-lagged and wide awake absorbing the all too familiar sound of the crack of dawn or lsquokak bhorrsquo

as we call it in Bengali ndash the sound of the first cups of tea being made at the tea stall across the street

Our house was on one of the busiest roads of Kolkata ndash buses cars mini buses and people moving all day

long accompanied by dust smoke soot and noise of the shrill air horns and the general hustle and bustle

of life The nightly couple of hours of silence and peace would end with the sweet sound from the tea stall

ndash that of the thin stainless steel spoon hitting against the glass cup while vigorously trying to dissolve the

large granules of sugar

As alert as I was to the ever familiar sound from across the street I realized that it was now mixed with

another coming from our very own kitchen Baba was making tea

I was visiting Baba This trip was different than the ones before as it was the first with my older daughter

who was ten months old Our plan was to stay for a couple of months and celebrate her first birthday in

India

While my parents were ahead of their times in their thinking my father was not someone who had ever

stepped into the kitchen to cookhellipa man of very simple tastes and needs the kitchen was not a place that

called him Food was not a big part of his life and he urged my mother to spend less time in the kitchen

and more on cultivating her other interests My mother however even with her job as a busy school

teacher absolutely loved to cook She devoted a lot of her spare time to her kitchen making

quintessential Bengali dishes be it the simple dal macher jhol or esoteric ones such as mulor jali bhaja

and kachuri Like most Indian households Marsquos kitchen was the hub of our home the center of life

With my motherrsquos sudden passing and my sister and myself out of the home Didi and I wondered how

Baba managed when our household help was absent Baba learnt to make his cup of tea at the crack of

dawn listening to BBC World News But that was it His meals if our household help arrived would be

simplehelliprice lentils some vegetable and macher jhol for the afternoon and roti and vegetable at night If

it was one of those days when there was no help he would simply eat whatever there was in the

refrigerator sometimes even adding water to the leftover dal or macher jhol

With every trip back home I saw Marsquos kitchen slowly losing its relevance to our homehellipthe fancy nuts

and raisins the aromatic spices - cardamom cinnamon cloves and bay leaves the long grain fancy rice

gradually disappeared the mixers and grinders were pushed to the corner of the long counter top or inside

the cupboards the fine china and serving ware collected dust the refrigerator was changed out for the

smallest size and the cupboards were no longer full of delectable snacks biscuits sauces homemade

jams jellies and squashes Instead the kitchen only had the staples and the basics Nothing fancyhellipthere

was no need as Ma was gone

Our plan for my daughterrsquos first birthday party was to have the food catered which included the mishti or

the sweets without which no Bengali meal let alone a special occasion meal would be complete But as

tradition goes in our family no birthday can be celebrated without payesh the thick creamy rice pudding

with raisins nuts bay leaves and cardamom considered auspicious by the Bengalis The birthday girl had

to have payesh even if only a spoon We assumed I would make the payesh which while it would not be

like the one Ma would make would serve the purpose That is when Baba completely surprised us by

saying that no one but he would make the

40 40

41 41

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

42 42

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

43 43

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

44 44

45 45

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

46 46

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

47 47

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

54 54

55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

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57 57

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

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Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

68 68

69 69

70 70

71 71

Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

73 73

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

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2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

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Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Dadubhairsquos Kitchen

Bipasha Mukherjee

I was jet-lagged and wide awake absorbing the all too familiar sound of the crack of dawn or lsquokak bhorrsquo

as we call it in Bengali ndash the sound of the first cups of tea being made at the tea stall across the street

Our house was on one of the busiest roads of Kolkata ndash buses cars mini buses and people moving all day

long accompanied by dust smoke soot and noise of the shrill air horns and the general hustle and bustle

of life The nightly couple of hours of silence and peace would end with the sweet sound from the tea stall

ndash that of the thin stainless steel spoon hitting against the glass cup while vigorously trying to dissolve the

large granules of sugar

As alert as I was to the ever familiar sound from across the street I realized that it was now mixed with

another coming from our very own kitchen Baba was making tea

I was visiting Baba This trip was different than the ones before as it was the first with my older daughter

who was ten months old Our plan was to stay for a couple of months and celebrate her first birthday in

India

While my parents were ahead of their times in their thinking my father was not someone who had ever

stepped into the kitchen to cookhellipa man of very simple tastes and needs the kitchen was not a place that

called him Food was not a big part of his life and he urged my mother to spend less time in the kitchen

and more on cultivating her other interests My mother however even with her job as a busy school

teacher absolutely loved to cook She devoted a lot of her spare time to her kitchen making

quintessential Bengali dishes be it the simple dal macher jhol or esoteric ones such as mulor jali bhaja

and kachuri Like most Indian households Marsquos kitchen was the hub of our home the center of life

With my motherrsquos sudden passing and my sister and myself out of the home Didi and I wondered how

Baba managed when our household help was absent Baba learnt to make his cup of tea at the crack of

dawn listening to BBC World News But that was it His meals if our household help arrived would be

simplehelliprice lentils some vegetable and macher jhol for the afternoon and roti and vegetable at night If

it was one of those days when there was no help he would simply eat whatever there was in the

refrigerator sometimes even adding water to the leftover dal or macher jhol

With every trip back home I saw Marsquos kitchen slowly losing its relevance to our homehellipthe fancy nuts

and raisins the aromatic spices - cardamom cinnamon cloves and bay leaves the long grain fancy rice

gradually disappeared the mixers and grinders were pushed to the corner of the long counter top or inside

the cupboards the fine china and serving ware collected dust the refrigerator was changed out for the

smallest size and the cupboards were no longer full of delectable snacks biscuits sauces homemade

jams jellies and squashes Instead the kitchen only had the staples and the basics Nothing fancyhellipthere

was no need as Ma was gone

Our plan for my daughterrsquos first birthday party was to have the food catered which included the mishti or

the sweets without which no Bengali meal let alone a special occasion meal would be complete But as

tradition goes in our family no birthday can be celebrated without payesh the thick creamy rice pudding

with raisins nuts bay leaves and cardamom considered auspicious by the Bengalis The birthday girl had

to have payesh even if only a spoon We assumed I would make the payesh which while it would not be

like the one Ma would make would serve the purpose That is when Baba completely surprised us by

saying that no one but he would make the

40 40

41 41

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

42 42

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

43 43

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

44 44

45 45

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

46 46

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

47 47

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

54 54

55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

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Do you own a rapidly growing business Do you waste time every day dealing with printers on the phone instead of expanding your business

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Give us a call today for a free consultation

57 57

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

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Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

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My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

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Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

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Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

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On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

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Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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Dr Bhatia has been in Pediatric practice for more than 10 years

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Dadubhairsquos Kitchen

Bipasha Mukherjee

I was jet-lagged and wide awake absorbing the all too familiar sound of the crack of dawn or lsquokak bhorrsquo

as we call it in Bengali ndash the sound of the first cups of tea being made at the tea stall across the street

Our house was on one of the busiest roads of Kolkata ndash buses cars mini buses and people moving all day

long accompanied by dust smoke soot and noise of the shrill air horns and the general hustle and bustle

of life The nightly couple of hours of silence and peace would end with the sweet sound from the tea stall

ndash that of the thin stainless steel spoon hitting against the glass cup while vigorously trying to dissolve the

large granules of sugar

As alert as I was to the ever familiar sound from across the street I realized that it was now mixed with

another coming from our very own kitchen Baba was making tea

I was visiting Baba This trip was different than the ones before as it was the first with my older daughter

who was ten months old Our plan was to stay for a couple of months and celebrate her first birthday in

India

While my parents were ahead of their times in their thinking my father was not someone who had ever

stepped into the kitchen to cookhellipa man of very simple tastes and needs the kitchen was not a place that

called him Food was not a big part of his life and he urged my mother to spend less time in the kitchen

and more on cultivating her other interests My mother however even with her job as a busy school

teacher absolutely loved to cook She devoted a lot of her spare time to her kitchen making

quintessential Bengali dishes be it the simple dal macher jhol or esoteric ones such as mulor jali bhaja

and kachuri Like most Indian households Marsquos kitchen was the hub of our home the center of life

With my motherrsquos sudden passing and my sister and myself out of the home Didi and I wondered how

Baba managed when our household help was absent Baba learnt to make his cup of tea at the crack of

dawn listening to BBC World News But that was it His meals if our household help arrived would be

simplehelliprice lentils some vegetable and macher jhol for the afternoon and roti and vegetable at night If

it was one of those days when there was no help he would simply eat whatever there was in the

refrigerator sometimes even adding water to the leftover dal or macher jhol

With every trip back home I saw Marsquos kitchen slowly losing its relevance to our homehellipthe fancy nuts

and raisins the aromatic spices - cardamom cinnamon cloves and bay leaves the long grain fancy rice

gradually disappeared the mixers and grinders were pushed to the corner of the long counter top or inside

the cupboards the fine china and serving ware collected dust the refrigerator was changed out for the

smallest size and the cupboards were no longer full of delectable snacks biscuits sauces homemade

jams jellies and squashes Instead the kitchen only had the staples and the basics Nothing fancyhellipthere

was no need as Ma was gone

Our plan for my daughterrsquos first birthday party was to have the food catered which included the mishti or

the sweets without which no Bengali meal let alone a special occasion meal would be complete But as

tradition goes in our family no birthday can be celebrated without payesh the thick creamy rice pudding

with raisins nuts bay leaves and cardamom considered auspicious by the Bengalis The birthday girl had

to have payesh even if only a spoon We assumed I would make the payesh which while it would not be

like the one Ma would make would serve the purpose That is when Baba completely surprised us by

saying that no one but he would make the

40 40

41 41

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

42 42

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

43 43

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

44 44

45 45

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

46 46

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

47 47

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

54 54

55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

601 West Parker Road bull Suite 106 bull Plano Texas 75023972-424-1029 bull DallasOptamarkGraphicscom

wwwOptamarkGraphicscomNew Customers Only bull Limited Time Offer

Insty-Prints of Plano is now Optamark

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WWork with Optamark Printing and Marketing to automate your entire order flow for your company We create a state of the art online portal customized for you to make ordering fast and easy for your employees

Give us a call today for a free consultation

601 West Parker Road bull Suite 106 bull Plano Texas 75023972-424-1029 bull DallasOptamarkGraphicscom

wwwOptamarkGraphicscomNew Customers Only bull Limited Time Offer

Insty-Prints of Plano is now Optamark

Do you own a rapidly growing business Do you waste time every day dealing with printers on the phone instead of expanding your business

WWork with Optamark Printing and Marketing to automate your entire order flow for your company We create a state of the art online portal customized for you to make ordering fast and easy for your employees

Give us a call today for a free consultation

57 57

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

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My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

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Panda

Yasmin Misra

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Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

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Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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Dr Bhatia has been in Pediatric practice for more than 10 years

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Dadubhairsquos Kitchen

Bipasha Mukherjee

I was jet-lagged and wide awake absorbing the all too familiar sound of the crack of dawn or lsquokak bhorrsquo

as we call it in Bengali ndash the sound of the first cups of tea being made at the tea stall across the street

Our house was on one of the busiest roads of Kolkata ndash buses cars mini buses and people moving all day

long accompanied by dust smoke soot and noise of the shrill air horns and the general hustle and bustle

of life The nightly couple of hours of silence and peace would end with the sweet sound from the tea stall

ndash that of the thin stainless steel spoon hitting against the glass cup while vigorously trying to dissolve the

large granules of sugar

As alert as I was to the ever familiar sound from across the street I realized that it was now mixed with

another coming from our very own kitchen Baba was making tea

I was visiting Baba This trip was different than the ones before as it was the first with my older daughter

who was ten months old Our plan was to stay for a couple of months and celebrate her first birthday in

India

While my parents were ahead of their times in their thinking my father was not someone who had ever

stepped into the kitchen to cookhellipa man of very simple tastes and needs the kitchen was not a place that

called him Food was not a big part of his life and he urged my mother to spend less time in the kitchen

and more on cultivating her other interests My mother however even with her job as a busy school

teacher absolutely loved to cook She devoted a lot of her spare time to her kitchen making

quintessential Bengali dishes be it the simple dal macher jhol or esoteric ones such as mulor jali bhaja

and kachuri Like most Indian households Marsquos kitchen was the hub of our home the center of life

With my motherrsquos sudden passing and my sister and myself out of the home Didi and I wondered how

Baba managed when our household help was absent Baba learnt to make his cup of tea at the crack of

dawn listening to BBC World News But that was it His meals if our household help arrived would be

simplehelliprice lentils some vegetable and macher jhol for the afternoon and roti and vegetable at night If

it was one of those days when there was no help he would simply eat whatever there was in the

refrigerator sometimes even adding water to the leftover dal or macher jhol

With every trip back home I saw Marsquos kitchen slowly losing its relevance to our homehellipthe fancy nuts

and raisins the aromatic spices - cardamom cinnamon cloves and bay leaves the long grain fancy rice

gradually disappeared the mixers and grinders were pushed to the corner of the long counter top or inside

the cupboards the fine china and serving ware collected dust the refrigerator was changed out for the

smallest size and the cupboards were no longer full of delectable snacks biscuits sauces homemade

jams jellies and squashes Instead the kitchen only had the staples and the basics Nothing fancyhellipthere

was no need as Ma was gone

Our plan for my daughterrsquos first birthday party was to have the food catered which included the mishti or

the sweets without which no Bengali meal let alone a special occasion meal would be complete But as

tradition goes in our family no birthday can be celebrated without payesh the thick creamy rice pudding

with raisins nuts bay leaves and cardamom considered auspicious by the Bengalis The birthday girl had

to have payesh even if only a spoon We assumed I would make the payesh which while it would not be

like the one Ma would make would serve the purpose That is when Baba completely surprised us by

saying that no one but he would make the

40 40

41 41

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

42 42

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

43 43

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

44 44

45 45

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

46 46

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

47 47

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

54 54

55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

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Give us a call today for a free consultation

57 57

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

64 64

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

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Dr Bhatia has been in Pediatric practice for more than 10 years

Conveniently located for Plano Allen McKinney and Frisco neighborhoods Same day sick appointments Well child physicals Newborn ndash 18 years After hours and weekend calls always answered by physician Prenatal consults for normal and complex newborns Sportsschoolcamp physicals Shots and advice for overseas travel Minor trauma care and laceration repair Removal of foreign bodies from eye ear nose or skin Cryotherapy for warts Hospital privileges at

Centennial Medical Center Frisco Medical Center of Plano Presbyterian Hospital of Plano

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Dadubhairsquos Kitchen

Bipasha Mukherjee

I was jet-lagged and wide awake absorbing the all too familiar sound of the crack of dawn or lsquokak bhorrsquo

as we call it in Bengali ndash the sound of the first cups of tea being made at the tea stall across the street

Our house was on one of the busiest roads of Kolkata ndash buses cars mini buses and people moving all day

long accompanied by dust smoke soot and noise of the shrill air horns and the general hustle and bustle

of life The nightly couple of hours of silence and peace would end with the sweet sound from the tea stall

ndash that of the thin stainless steel spoon hitting against the glass cup while vigorously trying to dissolve the

large granules of sugar

As alert as I was to the ever familiar sound from across the street I realized that it was now mixed with

another coming from our very own kitchen Baba was making tea

I was visiting Baba This trip was different than the ones before as it was the first with my older daughter

who was ten months old Our plan was to stay for a couple of months and celebrate her first birthday in

India

While my parents were ahead of their times in their thinking my father was not someone who had ever

stepped into the kitchen to cookhellipa man of very simple tastes and needs the kitchen was not a place that

called him Food was not a big part of his life and he urged my mother to spend less time in the kitchen

and more on cultivating her other interests My mother however even with her job as a busy school

teacher absolutely loved to cook She devoted a lot of her spare time to her kitchen making

quintessential Bengali dishes be it the simple dal macher jhol or esoteric ones such as mulor jali bhaja

and kachuri Like most Indian households Marsquos kitchen was the hub of our home the center of life

With my motherrsquos sudden passing and my sister and myself out of the home Didi and I wondered how

Baba managed when our household help was absent Baba learnt to make his cup of tea at the crack of

dawn listening to BBC World News But that was it His meals if our household help arrived would be

simplehelliprice lentils some vegetable and macher jhol for the afternoon and roti and vegetable at night If

it was one of those days when there was no help he would simply eat whatever there was in the

refrigerator sometimes even adding water to the leftover dal or macher jhol

With every trip back home I saw Marsquos kitchen slowly losing its relevance to our homehellipthe fancy nuts

and raisins the aromatic spices - cardamom cinnamon cloves and bay leaves the long grain fancy rice

gradually disappeared the mixers and grinders were pushed to the corner of the long counter top or inside

the cupboards the fine china and serving ware collected dust the refrigerator was changed out for the

smallest size and the cupboards were no longer full of delectable snacks biscuits sauces homemade

jams jellies and squashes Instead the kitchen only had the staples and the basics Nothing fancyhellipthere

was no need as Ma was gone

Our plan for my daughterrsquos first birthday party was to have the food catered which included the mishti or

the sweets without which no Bengali meal let alone a special occasion meal would be complete But as

tradition goes in our family no birthday can be celebrated without payesh the thick creamy rice pudding

with raisins nuts bay leaves and cardamom considered auspicious by the Bengalis The birthday girl had

to have payesh even if only a spoon We assumed I would make the payesh which while it would not be

like the one Ma would make would serve the purpose That is when Baba completely surprised us by

saying that no one but he would make the

40 40

41 41

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

42 42

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

43 43

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

44 44

45 45

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

46 46

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

47 47

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

54 54

55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

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57 57

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

64 64

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

68 68

69 69

70 70

71 71

Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

73 73

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

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or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

75 75

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

76 76

77 77

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

78 78

79 79

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

80 80

With Best Compliments

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North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

With Best Compliments

SubhashhBanerjeehMDPoojahBanerjeehMD

North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

81 81

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

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Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Proud member of the Texas Optometric Association American Optometric Association a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and member of the invitation only

International Society of Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision

Conveniently located in Richardson at E Renner Rd amp Spectrum Blvd

Medical Eye Care Eye Exams ndash Optical Eye Surgery 2nd Consultation Diagnosis and Treatment of Eye Diseases Surgical Consults Myopia Control Glaucoma Treatment High Oxygen Performance Contact lenses Eyewear amp Sunglasses

3417 Spectrum Blvd Richardson TX 75082

wwweyeandvisionnet

Phone (972)-423-3937

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Dadubhairsquos Kitchen

Bipasha Mukherjee

I was jet-lagged and wide awake absorbing the all too familiar sound of the crack of dawn or lsquokak bhorrsquo

as we call it in Bengali ndash the sound of the first cups of tea being made at the tea stall across the street

Our house was on one of the busiest roads of Kolkata ndash buses cars mini buses and people moving all day

long accompanied by dust smoke soot and noise of the shrill air horns and the general hustle and bustle

of life The nightly couple of hours of silence and peace would end with the sweet sound from the tea stall

ndash that of the thin stainless steel spoon hitting against the glass cup while vigorously trying to dissolve the

large granules of sugar

As alert as I was to the ever familiar sound from across the street I realized that it was now mixed with

another coming from our very own kitchen Baba was making tea

I was visiting Baba This trip was different than the ones before as it was the first with my older daughter

who was ten months old Our plan was to stay for a couple of months and celebrate her first birthday in

India

While my parents were ahead of their times in their thinking my father was not someone who had ever

stepped into the kitchen to cookhellipa man of very simple tastes and needs the kitchen was not a place that

called him Food was not a big part of his life and he urged my mother to spend less time in the kitchen

and more on cultivating her other interests My mother however even with her job as a busy school

teacher absolutely loved to cook She devoted a lot of her spare time to her kitchen making

quintessential Bengali dishes be it the simple dal macher jhol or esoteric ones such as mulor jali bhaja

and kachuri Like most Indian households Marsquos kitchen was the hub of our home the center of life

With my motherrsquos sudden passing and my sister and myself out of the home Didi and I wondered how

Baba managed when our household help was absent Baba learnt to make his cup of tea at the crack of

dawn listening to BBC World News But that was it His meals if our household help arrived would be

simplehelliprice lentils some vegetable and macher jhol for the afternoon and roti and vegetable at night If

it was one of those days when there was no help he would simply eat whatever there was in the

refrigerator sometimes even adding water to the leftover dal or macher jhol

With every trip back home I saw Marsquos kitchen slowly losing its relevance to our homehellipthe fancy nuts

and raisins the aromatic spices - cardamom cinnamon cloves and bay leaves the long grain fancy rice

gradually disappeared the mixers and grinders were pushed to the corner of the long counter top or inside

the cupboards the fine china and serving ware collected dust the refrigerator was changed out for the

smallest size and the cupboards were no longer full of delectable snacks biscuits sauces homemade

jams jellies and squashes Instead the kitchen only had the staples and the basics Nothing fancyhellipthere

was no need as Ma was gone

Our plan for my daughterrsquos first birthday party was to have the food catered which included the mishti or

the sweets without which no Bengali meal let alone a special occasion meal would be complete But as

tradition goes in our family no birthday can be celebrated without payesh the thick creamy rice pudding

with raisins nuts bay leaves and cardamom considered auspicious by the Bengalis The birthday girl had

to have payesh even if only a spoon We assumed I would make the payesh which while it would not be

like the one Ma would make would serve the purpose That is when Baba completely surprised us by

saying that no one but he would make the

40 40

41 41

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

42 42

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

43 43

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

44 44

45 45

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

46 46

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

47 47

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

54 54

55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

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57 57

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

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Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

68 68

69 69

70 70

71 71

Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

73 73

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

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2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

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Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Bipasha Mukherjee

I was jet-lagged and wide awake absorbing the all too familiar sound of the crack of dawn or lsquokak bhorrsquo

as we call it in Bengali ndash the sound of the first cups of tea being made at the tea stall across the street

Our house was on one of the busiest roads of Kolkata ndash buses cars mini buses and people moving all day

long accompanied by dust smoke soot and noise of the shrill air horns and the general hustle and bustle

of life The nightly couple of hours of silence and peace would end with the sweet sound from the tea stall

ndash that of the thin stainless steel spoon hitting against the glass cup while vigorously trying to dissolve the

large granules of sugar

As alert as I was to the ever familiar sound from across the street I realized that it was now mixed with

another coming from our very own kitchen Baba was making tea

I was visiting Baba This trip was different than the ones before as it was the first with my older daughter

who was ten months old Our plan was to stay for a couple of months and celebrate her first birthday in

India

While my parents were ahead of their times in their thinking my father was not someone who had ever

stepped into the kitchen to cookhellipa man of very simple tastes and needs the kitchen was not a place that

called him Food was not a big part of his life and he urged my mother to spend less time in the kitchen

and more on cultivating her other interests My mother however even with her job as a busy school

teacher absolutely loved to cook She devoted a lot of her spare time to her kitchen making

quintessential Bengali dishes be it the simple dal macher jhol or esoteric ones such as mulor jali bhaja

and kachuri Like most Indian households Marsquos kitchen was the hub of our home the center of life

With my motherrsquos sudden passing and my sister and myself out of the home Didi and I wondered how

Baba managed when our household help was absent Baba learnt to make his cup of tea at the crack of

dawn listening to BBC World News But that was it His meals if our household help arrived would be

simplehelliprice lentils some vegetable and macher jhol for the afternoon and roti and vegetable at night If

it was one of those days when there was no help he would simply eat whatever there was in the

refrigerator sometimes even adding water to the leftover dal or macher jhol

With every trip back home I saw Marsquos kitchen slowly losing its relevance to our homehellipthe fancy nuts

and raisins the aromatic spices - cardamom cinnamon cloves and bay leaves the long grain fancy rice

gradually disappeared the mixers and grinders were pushed to the corner of the long counter top or inside

the cupboards the fine china and serving ware collected dust the refrigerator was changed out for the

smallest size and the cupboards were no longer full of delectable snacks biscuits sauces homemade

jams jellies and squashes Instead the kitchen only had the staples and the basics Nothing fancyhellipthere

was no need as Ma was gone

Our plan for my daughterrsquos first birthday party was to have the food catered which included the mishti or

the sweets without which no Bengali meal let alone a special occasion meal would be complete But as

tradition goes in our family no birthday can be celebrated without payesh the thick creamy rice pudding

with raisins nuts bay leaves and cardamom considered auspicious by the Bengalis The birthday girl had

to have payesh even if only a spoon We assumed I would make the payesh which while it would not be

like the one Ma would make would serve the purpose That is when Baba completely surprised us by

saying that no one but he would make the

40 40

41 41

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

42 42

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

43 43

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

44 44

45 45

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

46 46

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

47 47

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

54 54

55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

601 West Parker Road bull Suite 106 bull Plano Texas 75023972-424-1029 bull DallasOptamarkGraphicscom

wwwOptamarkGraphicscomNew Customers Only bull Limited Time Offer

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WWork with Optamark Printing and Marketing to automate your entire order flow for your company We create a state of the art online portal customized for you to make ordering fast and easy for your employees

Give us a call today for a free consultation

601 West Parker Road bull Suite 106 bull Plano Texas 75023972-424-1029 bull DallasOptamarkGraphicscom

wwwOptamarkGraphicscomNew Customers Only bull Limited Time Offer

Insty-Prints of Plano is now Optamark

Do you own a rapidly growing business Do you waste time every day dealing with printers on the phone instead of expanding your business

WWork with Optamark Printing and Marketing to automate your entire order flow for your company We create a state of the art online portal customized for you to make ordering fast and easy for your employees

Give us a call today for a free consultation

57 57

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

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Saheli Ray

Puja

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Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

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My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

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Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

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Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

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Dogs are my favorite

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

78 78

79 79

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Dr Monika Bhatia PEDIATRIC SPECIALIST BOARD CERTIFIED BY AMERICAN BOARD OF PEDIATRICS

Dr Bhatia has been in Pediatric practice for more than 10 years

Conveniently located for Plano Allen McKinney and Frisco neighborhoods Same day sick appointments Well child physicals Newborn ndash 18 years After hours and weekend calls always answered by physician Prenatal consults for normal and complex newborns Sportsschoolcamp physicals Shots and advice for overseas travel Minor trauma care and laceration repair Removal of foreign bodies from eye ear nose or skin Cryotherapy for warts Hospital privileges at

Centennial Medical Center Frisco Medical Center of Plano Presbyterian Hospital of Plano

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Dadubhairsquos Kitchen

Bipasha Mukherjee

I was jet-lagged and wide awake absorbing the all too familiar sound of the crack of dawn or lsquokak bhorrsquo

as we call it in Bengali ndash the sound of the first cups of tea being made at the tea stall across the street

Our house was on one of the busiest roads of Kolkata ndash buses cars mini buses and people moving all day

long accompanied by dust smoke soot and noise of the shrill air horns and the general hustle and bustle

of life The nightly couple of hours of silence and peace would end with the sweet sound from the tea stall

ndash that of the thin stainless steel spoon hitting against the glass cup while vigorously trying to dissolve the

large granules of sugar

As alert as I was to the ever familiar sound from across the street I realized that it was now mixed with

another coming from our very own kitchen Baba was making tea

I was visiting Baba This trip was different than the ones before as it was the first with my older daughter

who was ten months old Our plan was to stay for a couple of months and celebrate her first birthday in

India

While my parents were ahead of their times in their thinking my father was not someone who had ever

stepped into the kitchen to cookhellipa man of very simple tastes and needs the kitchen was not a place that

called him Food was not a big part of his life and he urged my mother to spend less time in the kitchen

and more on cultivating her other interests My mother however even with her job as a busy school

teacher absolutely loved to cook She devoted a lot of her spare time to her kitchen making

quintessential Bengali dishes be it the simple dal macher jhol or esoteric ones such as mulor jali bhaja

and kachuri Like most Indian households Marsquos kitchen was the hub of our home the center of life

With my motherrsquos sudden passing and my sister and myself out of the home Didi and I wondered how

Baba managed when our household help was absent Baba learnt to make his cup of tea at the crack of

dawn listening to BBC World News But that was it His meals if our household help arrived would be

simplehelliprice lentils some vegetable and macher jhol for the afternoon and roti and vegetable at night If

it was one of those days when there was no help he would simply eat whatever there was in the

refrigerator sometimes even adding water to the leftover dal or macher jhol

With every trip back home I saw Marsquos kitchen slowly losing its relevance to our homehellipthe fancy nuts

and raisins the aromatic spices - cardamom cinnamon cloves and bay leaves the long grain fancy rice

gradually disappeared the mixers and grinders were pushed to the corner of the long counter top or inside

the cupboards the fine china and serving ware collected dust the refrigerator was changed out for the

smallest size and the cupboards were no longer full of delectable snacks biscuits sauces homemade

jams jellies and squashes Instead the kitchen only had the staples and the basics Nothing fancyhellipthere

was no need as Ma was gone

Our plan for my daughterrsquos first birthday party was to have the food catered which included the mishti or

the sweets without which no Bengali meal let alone a special occasion meal would be complete But as

tradition goes in our family no birthday can be celebrated without payesh the thick creamy rice pudding

with raisins nuts bay leaves and cardamom considered auspicious by the Bengalis The birthday girl had

to have payesh even if only a spoon We assumed I would make the payesh which while it would not be

like the one Ma would make would serve the purpose That is when Baba completely surprised us by

saying that no one but he would make the

40 40

41 41

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

42 42

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

43 43

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

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PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

44 44

45 45

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

46 46

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

47 47

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

54 54

55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

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57 57

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

64 64

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

68 68

69 69

70 70

71 71

Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

73 73

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

75 75

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

76 76

77 77

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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Dr Monika Bhatia PEDIATRIC SPECIALIST BOARD CERTIFIED BY AMERICAN BOARD OF PEDIATRICS

Dr Bhatia has been in Pediatric practice for more than 10 years

Conveniently located for Plano Allen McKinney and Frisco neighborhoods Same day sick appointments Well child physicals Newborn ndash 18 years After hours and weekend calls always answered by physician Prenatal consults for normal and complex newborns Sportsschoolcamp physicals Shots and advice for overseas travel Minor trauma care and laceration repair Removal of foreign bodies from eye ear nose or skin Cryotherapy for warts Hospital privileges at

Centennial Medical Center Frisco Medical Center of Plano Presbyterian Hospital of Plano

599 South Custer Road Allen TX 75013

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Phone (972)-359-7600 Fax (972)-359-7601

Hedgcoxe Rd

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International Society of Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision

Conveniently located in Richardson at E Renner Rd amp Spectrum Blvd

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Dadubhairsquos Kitchen

Bipasha Mukherjee

I was jet-lagged and wide awake absorbing the all too familiar sound of the crack of dawn or lsquokak bhorrsquo

as we call it in Bengali ndash the sound of the first cups of tea being made at the tea stall across the street

Our house was on one of the busiest roads of Kolkata ndash buses cars mini buses and people moving all day

long accompanied by dust smoke soot and noise of the shrill air horns and the general hustle and bustle

of life The nightly couple of hours of silence and peace would end with the sweet sound from the tea stall

ndash that of the thin stainless steel spoon hitting against the glass cup while vigorously trying to dissolve the

large granules of sugar

As alert as I was to the ever familiar sound from across the street I realized that it was now mixed with

another coming from our very own kitchen Baba was making tea

I was visiting Baba This trip was different than the ones before as it was the first with my older daughter

who was ten months old Our plan was to stay for a couple of months and celebrate her first birthday in

India

While my parents were ahead of their times in their thinking my father was not someone who had ever

stepped into the kitchen to cookhellipa man of very simple tastes and needs the kitchen was not a place that

called him Food was not a big part of his life and he urged my mother to spend less time in the kitchen

and more on cultivating her other interests My mother however even with her job as a busy school

teacher absolutely loved to cook She devoted a lot of her spare time to her kitchen making

quintessential Bengali dishes be it the simple dal macher jhol or esoteric ones such as mulor jali bhaja

and kachuri Like most Indian households Marsquos kitchen was the hub of our home the center of life

With my motherrsquos sudden passing and my sister and myself out of the home Didi and I wondered how

Baba managed when our household help was absent Baba learnt to make his cup of tea at the crack of

dawn listening to BBC World News But that was it His meals if our household help arrived would be

simplehelliprice lentils some vegetable and macher jhol for the afternoon and roti and vegetable at night If

it was one of those days when there was no help he would simply eat whatever there was in the

refrigerator sometimes even adding water to the leftover dal or macher jhol

With every trip back home I saw Marsquos kitchen slowly losing its relevance to our homehellipthe fancy nuts

and raisins the aromatic spices - cardamom cinnamon cloves and bay leaves the long grain fancy rice

gradually disappeared the mixers and grinders were pushed to the corner of the long counter top or inside

the cupboards the fine china and serving ware collected dust the refrigerator was changed out for the

smallest size and the cupboards were no longer full of delectable snacks biscuits sauces homemade

jams jellies and squashes Instead the kitchen only had the staples and the basics Nothing fancyhellipthere

was no need as Ma was gone

Our plan for my daughterrsquos first birthday party was to have the food catered which included the mishti or

the sweets without which no Bengali meal let alone a special occasion meal would be complete But as

tradition goes in our family no birthday can be celebrated without payesh the thick creamy rice pudding

with raisins nuts bay leaves and cardamom considered auspicious by the Bengalis The birthday girl had

to have payesh even if only a spoon We assumed I would make the payesh which while it would not be

like the one Ma would make would serve the purpose That is when Baba completely surprised us by

saying that no one but he would make the

40 40

41 41

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

42 42

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

43 43

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

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PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

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PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

44 44

45 45

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

46 46

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

47 47

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

54 54

55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

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57 57

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

64 64

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

68 68

69 69

70 70

71 71

Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

73 73

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

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2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

75 75

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Dadubhairsquos Kitchen

Bipasha Mukherjee

I was jet-lagged and wide awake absorbing the all too familiar sound of the crack of dawn or lsquokak bhorrsquo

as we call it in Bengali ndash the sound of the first cups of tea being made at the tea stall across the street

Our house was on one of the busiest roads of Kolkata ndash buses cars mini buses and people moving all day

long accompanied by dust smoke soot and noise of the shrill air horns and the general hustle and bustle

of life The nightly couple of hours of silence and peace would end with the sweet sound from the tea stall

ndash that of the thin stainless steel spoon hitting against the glass cup while vigorously trying to dissolve the

large granules of sugar

As alert as I was to the ever familiar sound from across the street I realized that it was now mixed with

another coming from our very own kitchen Baba was making tea

I was visiting Baba This trip was different than the ones before as it was the first with my older daughter

who was ten months old Our plan was to stay for a couple of months and celebrate her first birthday in

India

While my parents were ahead of their times in their thinking my father was not someone who had ever

stepped into the kitchen to cookhellipa man of very simple tastes and needs the kitchen was not a place that

called him Food was not a big part of his life and he urged my mother to spend less time in the kitchen

and more on cultivating her other interests My mother however even with her job as a busy school

teacher absolutely loved to cook She devoted a lot of her spare time to her kitchen making

quintessential Bengali dishes be it the simple dal macher jhol or esoteric ones such as mulor jali bhaja

and kachuri Like most Indian households Marsquos kitchen was the hub of our home the center of life

With my motherrsquos sudden passing and my sister and myself out of the home Didi and I wondered how

Baba managed when our household help was absent Baba learnt to make his cup of tea at the crack of

dawn listening to BBC World News But that was it His meals if our household help arrived would be

simplehelliprice lentils some vegetable and macher jhol for the afternoon and roti and vegetable at night If

it was one of those days when there was no help he would simply eat whatever there was in the

refrigerator sometimes even adding water to the leftover dal or macher jhol

With every trip back home I saw Marsquos kitchen slowly losing its relevance to our homehellipthe fancy nuts

and raisins the aromatic spices - cardamom cinnamon cloves and bay leaves the long grain fancy rice

gradually disappeared the mixers and grinders were pushed to the corner of the long counter top or inside

the cupboards the fine china and serving ware collected dust the refrigerator was changed out for the

smallest size and the cupboards were no longer full of delectable snacks biscuits sauces homemade

jams jellies and squashes Instead the kitchen only had the staples and the basics Nothing fancyhellipthere

was no need as Ma was gone

Our plan for my daughterrsquos first birthday party was to have the food catered which included the mishti or

the sweets without which no Bengali meal let alone a special occasion meal would be complete But as

tradition goes in our family no birthday can be celebrated without payesh the thick creamy rice pudding

with raisins nuts bay leaves and cardamom considered auspicious by the Bengalis The birthday girl had

to have payesh even if only a spoon We assumed I would make the payesh which while it would not be

like the one Ma would make would serve the purpose That is when Baba completely surprised us by

saying that no one but he would make the

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payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

42 42

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

43 43

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

44 44

45 45

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

46 46

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

47 47

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

54 54

55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

601 West Parker Road bull Suite 106 bull Plano Texas 75023972-424-1029 bull DallasOptamarkGraphicscom

wwwOptamarkGraphicscomNew Customers Only bull Limited Time Offer

Insty-Prints of Plano is now Optamark

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WWork with Optamark Printing and Marketing to automate your entire order flow for your company We create a state of the art online portal customized for you to make ordering fast and easy for your employees

Give us a call today for a free consultation

601 West Parker Road bull Suite 106 bull Plano Texas 75023972-424-1029 bull DallasOptamarkGraphicscom

wwwOptamarkGraphicscomNew Customers Only bull Limited Time Offer

Insty-Prints of Plano is now Optamark

Do you own a rapidly growing business Do you waste time every day dealing with printers on the phone instead of expanding your business

WWork with Optamark Printing and Marketing to automate your entire order flow for your company We create a state of the art online portal customized for you to make ordering fast and easy for your employees

Give us a call today for a free consultation

57 57

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

64 64

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

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Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

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Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

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plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

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Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

78 78

79 79

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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81 81

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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Dadubhairsquos Kitchen

Bipasha Mukherjee

I was jet-lagged and wide awake absorbing the all too familiar sound of the crack of dawn or lsquokak bhorrsquo

as we call it in Bengali ndash the sound of the first cups of tea being made at the tea stall across the street

Our house was on one of the busiest roads of Kolkata ndash buses cars mini buses and people moving all day

long accompanied by dust smoke soot and noise of the shrill air horns and the general hustle and bustle

of life The nightly couple of hours of silence and peace would end with the sweet sound from the tea stall

ndash that of the thin stainless steel spoon hitting against the glass cup while vigorously trying to dissolve the

large granules of sugar

As alert as I was to the ever familiar sound from across the street I realized that it was now mixed with

another coming from our very own kitchen Baba was making tea

I was visiting Baba This trip was different than the ones before as it was the first with my older daughter

who was ten months old Our plan was to stay for a couple of months and celebrate her first birthday in

India

While my parents were ahead of their times in their thinking my father was not someone who had ever

stepped into the kitchen to cookhellipa man of very simple tastes and needs the kitchen was not a place that

called him Food was not a big part of his life and he urged my mother to spend less time in the kitchen

and more on cultivating her other interests My mother however even with her job as a busy school

teacher absolutely loved to cook She devoted a lot of her spare time to her kitchen making

quintessential Bengali dishes be it the simple dal macher jhol or esoteric ones such as mulor jali bhaja

and kachuri Like most Indian households Marsquos kitchen was the hub of our home the center of life

With my motherrsquos sudden passing and my sister and myself out of the home Didi and I wondered how

Baba managed when our household help was absent Baba learnt to make his cup of tea at the crack of

dawn listening to BBC World News But that was it His meals if our household help arrived would be

simplehelliprice lentils some vegetable and macher jhol for the afternoon and roti and vegetable at night If

it was one of those days when there was no help he would simply eat whatever there was in the

refrigerator sometimes even adding water to the leftover dal or macher jhol

With every trip back home I saw Marsquos kitchen slowly losing its relevance to our homehellipthe fancy nuts

and raisins the aromatic spices - cardamom cinnamon cloves and bay leaves the long grain fancy rice

gradually disappeared the mixers and grinders were pushed to the corner of the long counter top or inside

the cupboards the fine china and serving ware collected dust the refrigerator was changed out for the

smallest size and the cupboards were no longer full of delectable snacks biscuits sauces homemade

jams jellies and squashes Instead the kitchen only had the staples and the basics Nothing fancyhellipthere

was no need as Ma was gone

Our plan for my daughterrsquos first birthday party was to have the food catered which included the mishti or

the sweets without which no Bengali meal let alone a special occasion meal would be complete But as

tradition goes in our family no birthday can be celebrated without payesh the thick creamy rice pudding

with raisins nuts bay leaves and cardamom considered auspicious by the Bengalis The birthday girl had

to have payesh even if only a spoon We assumed I would make the payesh which while it would not be

like the one Ma would make would serve the purpose That is when Baba completely surprised us by

saying that no one but he would make the

40 40

41 41

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

42 42

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

43 43

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

44 44

45 45

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

46 46

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

47 47

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

54 54

55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

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57 57

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

64 64

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

68 68

69 69

70 70

71 71

Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

73 73

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

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2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

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Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

76 76

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

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Dadubhairsquos Kitchen

Bipasha Mukherjee

I was jet-lagged and wide awake absorbing the all too familiar sound of the crack of dawn or lsquokak bhorrsquo

as we call it in Bengali ndash the sound of the first cups of tea being made at the tea stall across the street

Our house was on one of the busiest roads of Kolkata ndash buses cars mini buses and people moving all day

long accompanied by dust smoke soot and noise of the shrill air horns and the general hustle and bustle

of life The nightly couple of hours of silence and peace would end with the sweet sound from the tea stall

ndash that of the thin stainless steel spoon hitting against the glass cup while vigorously trying to dissolve the

large granules of sugar

As alert as I was to the ever familiar sound from across the street I realized that it was now mixed with

another coming from our very own kitchen Baba was making tea

I was visiting Baba This trip was different than the ones before as it was the first with my older daughter

who was ten months old Our plan was to stay for a couple of months and celebrate her first birthday in

India

While my parents were ahead of their times in their thinking my father was not someone who had ever

stepped into the kitchen to cookhellipa man of very simple tastes and needs the kitchen was not a place that

called him Food was not a big part of his life and he urged my mother to spend less time in the kitchen

and more on cultivating her other interests My mother however even with her job as a busy school

teacher absolutely loved to cook She devoted a lot of her spare time to her kitchen making

quintessential Bengali dishes be it the simple dal macher jhol or esoteric ones such as mulor jali bhaja

and kachuri Like most Indian households Marsquos kitchen was the hub of our home the center of life

With my motherrsquos sudden passing and my sister and myself out of the home Didi and I wondered how

Baba managed when our household help was absent Baba learnt to make his cup of tea at the crack of

dawn listening to BBC World News But that was it His meals if our household help arrived would be

simplehelliprice lentils some vegetable and macher jhol for the afternoon and roti and vegetable at night If

it was one of those days when there was no help he would simply eat whatever there was in the

refrigerator sometimes even adding water to the leftover dal or macher jhol

With every trip back home I saw Marsquos kitchen slowly losing its relevance to our homehellipthe fancy nuts

and raisins the aromatic spices - cardamom cinnamon cloves and bay leaves the long grain fancy rice

gradually disappeared the mixers and grinders were pushed to the corner of the long counter top or inside

the cupboards the fine china and serving ware collected dust the refrigerator was changed out for the

smallest size and the cupboards were no longer full of delectable snacks biscuits sauces homemade

jams jellies and squashes Instead the kitchen only had the staples and the basics Nothing fancyhellipthere

was no need as Ma was gone

Our plan for my daughterrsquos first birthday party was to have the food catered which included the mishti or

the sweets without which no Bengali meal let alone a special occasion meal would be complete But as

tradition goes in our family no birthday can be celebrated without payesh the thick creamy rice pudding

with raisins nuts bay leaves and cardamom considered auspicious by the Bengalis The birthday girl had

to have payesh even if only a spoon We assumed I would make the payesh which while it would not be

like the one Ma would make would serve the purpose That is when Baba completely surprised us by

saying that no one but he would make the

40 40

41 41

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

42 42

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

43 43

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

44 44

45 45

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

46 46

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

47 47

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

54 54

55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

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57 57

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

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Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

68 68

69 69

70 70

71 71

Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

73 73

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

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2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

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Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Dadubhairsquos Kitchen

Bipasha Mukherjee

I was jet-lagged and wide awake absorbing the all too familiar sound of the crack of dawn or lsquokak bhorrsquo

as we call it in Bengali ndash the sound of the first cups of tea being made at the tea stall across the street

Our house was on one of the busiest roads of Kolkata ndash buses cars mini buses and people moving all day

long accompanied by dust smoke soot and noise of the shrill air horns and the general hustle and bustle

of life The nightly couple of hours of silence and peace would end with the sweet sound from the tea stall

ndash that of the thin stainless steel spoon hitting against the glass cup while vigorously trying to dissolve the

large granules of sugar

As alert as I was to the ever familiar sound from across the street I realized that it was now mixed with

another coming from our very own kitchen Baba was making tea

I was visiting Baba This trip was different than the ones before as it was the first with my older daughter

who was ten months old Our plan was to stay for a couple of months and celebrate her first birthday in

India

While my parents were ahead of their times in their thinking my father was not someone who had ever

stepped into the kitchen to cookhellipa man of very simple tastes and needs the kitchen was not a place that

called him Food was not a big part of his life and he urged my mother to spend less time in the kitchen

and more on cultivating her other interests My mother however even with her job as a busy school

teacher absolutely loved to cook She devoted a lot of her spare time to her kitchen making

quintessential Bengali dishes be it the simple dal macher jhol or esoteric ones such as mulor jali bhaja

and kachuri Like most Indian households Marsquos kitchen was the hub of our home the center of life

With my motherrsquos sudden passing and my sister and myself out of the home Didi and I wondered how

Baba managed when our household help was absent Baba learnt to make his cup of tea at the crack of

dawn listening to BBC World News But that was it His meals if our household help arrived would be

simplehelliprice lentils some vegetable and macher jhol for the afternoon and roti and vegetable at night If

it was one of those days when there was no help he would simply eat whatever there was in the

refrigerator sometimes even adding water to the leftover dal or macher jhol

With every trip back home I saw Marsquos kitchen slowly losing its relevance to our homehellipthe fancy nuts

and raisins the aromatic spices - cardamom cinnamon cloves and bay leaves the long grain fancy rice

gradually disappeared the mixers and grinders were pushed to the corner of the long counter top or inside

the cupboards the fine china and serving ware collected dust the refrigerator was changed out for the

smallest size and the cupboards were no longer full of delectable snacks biscuits sauces homemade

jams jellies and squashes Instead the kitchen only had the staples and the basics Nothing fancyhellipthere

was no need as Ma was gone

Our plan for my daughterrsquos first birthday party was to have the food catered which included the mishti or

the sweets without which no Bengali meal let alone a special occasion meal would be complete But as

tradition goes in our family no birthday can be celebrated without payesh the thick creamy rice pudding

with raisins nuts bay leaves and cardamom considered auspicious by the Bengalis The birthday girl had

to have payesh even if only a spoon We assumed I would make the payesh which while it would not be

like the one Ma would make would serve the purpose That is when Baba completely surprised us by

saying that no one but he would make the

40 40

41 41

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

42 42

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

43 43

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

44 44

45 45

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

46 46

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

47 47

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

54 54

55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

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Give us a call today for a free consultation

57 57

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

64 64

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

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Dadubhairsquos Kitchen

Bipasha Mukherjee

I was jet-lagged and wide awake absorbing the all too familiar sound of the crack of dawn or lsquokak bhorrsquo

as we call it in Bengali ndash the sound of the first cups of tea being made at the tea stall across the street

Our house was on one of the busiest roads of Kolkata ndash buses cars mini buses and people moving all day

long accompanied by dust smoke soot and noise of the shrill air horns and the general hustle and bustle

of life The nightly couple of hours of silence and peace would end with the sweet sound from the tea stall

ndash that of the thin stainless steel spoon hitting against the glass cup while vigorously trying to dissolve the

large granules of sugar

As alert as I was to the ever familiar sound from across the street I realized that it was now mixed with

another coming from our very own kitchen Baba was making tea

I was visiting Baba This trip was different than the ones before as it was the first with my older daughter

who was ten months old Our plan was to stay for a couple of months and celebrate her first birthday in

India

While my parents were ahead of their times in their thinking my father was not someone who had ever

stepped into the kitchen to cookhellipa man of very simple tastes and needs the kitchen was not a place that

called him Food was not a big part of his life and he urged my mother to spend less time in the kitchen

and more on cultivating her other interests My mother however even with her job as a busy school

teacher absolutely loved to cook She devoted a lot of her spare time to her kitchen making

quintessential Bengali dishes be it the simple dal macher jhol or esoteric ones such as mulor jali bhaja

and kachuri Like most Indian households Marsquos kitchen was the hub of our home the center of life

With my motherrsquos sudden passing and my sister and myself out of the home Didi and I wondered how

Baba managed when our household help was absent Baba learnt to make his cup of tea at the crack of

dawn listening to BBC World News But that was it His meals if our household help arrived would be

simplehelliprice lentils some vegetable and macher jhol for the afternoon and roti and vegetable at night If

it was one of those days when there was no help he would simply eat whatever there was in the

refrigerator sometimes even adding water to the leftover dal or macher jhol

With every trip back home I saw Marsquos kitchen slowly losing its relevance to our homehellipthe fancy nuts

and raisins the aromatic spices - cardamom cinnamon cloves and bay leaves the long grain fancy rice

gradually disappeared the mixers and grinders were pushed to the corner of the long counter top or inside

the cupboards the fine china and serving ware collected dust the refrigerator was changed out for the

smallest size and the cupboards were no longer full of delectable snacks biscuits sauces homemade

jams jellies and squashes Instead the kitchen only had the staples and the basics Nothing fancyhellipthere

was no need as Ma was gone

Our plan for my daughterrsquos first birthday party was to have the food catered which included the mishti or

the sweets without which no Bengali meal let alone a special occasion meal would be complete But as

tradition goes in our family no birthday can be celebrated without payesh the thick creamy rice pudding

with raisins nuts bay leaves and cardamom considered auspicious by the Bengalis The birthday girl had

to have payesh even if only a spoon We assumed I would make the payesh which while it would not be

like the one Ma would make would serve the purpose That is when Baba completely surprised us by

saying that no one but he would make the

40 40

41 41

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

42 42

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

43 43

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

44 44

45 45

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

46 46

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

47 47

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

54 54

55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

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57 57

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

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Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

68 68

69 69

70 70

71 71

Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

73 73

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

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2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

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Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Dadubhairsquos Kitchen

Bipasha Mukherjee

I was jet-lagged and wide awake absorbing the all too familiar sound of the crack of dawn or lsquokak bhorrsquo

as we call it in Bengali ndash the sound of the first cups of tea being made at the tea stall across the street

Our house was on one of the busiest roads of Kolkata ndash buses cars mini buses and people moving all day

long accompanied by dust smoke soot and noise of the shrill air horns and the general hustle and bustle

of life The nightly couple of hours of silence and peace would end with the sweet sound from the tea stall

ndash that of the thin stainless steel spoon hitting against the glass cup while vigorously trying to dissolve the

large granules of sugar

As alert as I was to the ever familiar sound from across the street I realized that it was now mixed with

another coming from our very own kitchen Baba was making tea

I was visiting Baba This trip was different than the ones before as it was the first with my older daughter

who was ten months old Our plan was to stay for a couple of months and celebrate her first birthday in

India

While my parents were ahead of their times in their thinking my father was not someone who had ever

stepped into the kitchen to cookhellipa man of very simple tastes and needs the kitchen was not a place that

called him Food was not a big part of his life and he urged my mother to spend less time in the kitchen

and more on cultivating her other interests My mother however even with her job as a busy school

teacher absolutely loved to cook She devoted a lot of her spare time to her kitchen making

quintessential Bengali dishes be it the simple dal macher jhol or esoteric ones such as mulor jali bhaja

and kachuri Like most Indian households Marsquos kitchen was the hub of our home the center of life

With my motherrsquos sudden passing and my sister and myself out of the home Didi and I wondered how

Baba managed when our household help was absent Baba learnt to make his cup of tea at the crack of

dawn listening to BBC World News But that was it His meals if our household help arrived would be

simplehelliprice lentils some vegetable and macher jhol for the afternoon and roti and vegetable at night If

it was one of those days when there was no help he would simply eat whatever there was in the

refrigerator sometimes even adding water to the leftover dal or macher jhol

With every trip back home I saw Marsquos kitchen slowly losing its relevance to our homehellipthe fancy nuts

and raisins the aromatic spices - cardamom cinnamon cloves and bay leaves the long grain fancy rice

gradually disappeared the mixers and grinders were pushed to the corner of the long counter top or inside

the cupboards the fine china and serving ware collected dust the refrigerator was changed out for the

smallest size and the cupboards were no longer full of delectable snacks biscuits sauces homemade

jams jellies and squashes Instead the kitchen only had the staples and the basics Nothing fancyhellipthere

was no need as Ma was gone

Our plan for my daughterrsquos first birthday party was to have the food catered which included the mishti or

the sweets without which no Bengali meal let alone a special occasion meal would be complete But as

tradition goes in our family no birthday can be celebrated without payesh the thick creamy rice pudding

with raisins nuts bay leaves and cardamom considered auspicious by the Bengalis The birthday girl had

to have payesh even if only a spoon We assumed I would make the payesh which while it would not be

like the one Ma would make would serve the purpose That is when Baba completely surprised us by

saying that no one but he would make the

40 40

41 41

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

42 42

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

43 43

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

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44 44

45 45

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

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With best Compliments

From

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From

47 47

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

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From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

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From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

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From

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From

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Youth Section

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Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

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The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

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City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

64 64

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

68 68

69 69

70 70

71 71

Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

73 73

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

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2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

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Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

78 78

79 79

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

80 80

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

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Dadubhairsquos Kitchen

Bipasha Mukherjee

I was jet-lagged and wide awake absorbing the all too familiar sound of the crack of dawn or lsquokak bhorrsquo

as we call it in Bengali ndash the sound of the first cups of tea being made at the tea stall across the street

Our house was on one of the busiest roads of Kolkata ndash buses cars mini buses and people moving all day

long accompanied by dust smoke soot and noise of the shrill air horns and the general hustle and bustle

of life The nightly couple of hours of silence and peace would end with the sweet sound from the tea stall

ndash that of the thin stainless steel spoon hitting against the glass cup while vigorously trying to dissolve the

large granules of sugar

As alert as I was to the ever familiar sound from across the street I realized that it was now mixed with

another coming from our very own kitchen Baba was making tea

I was visiting Baba This trip was different than the ones before as it was the first with my older daughter

who was ten months old Our plan was to stay for a couple of months and celebrate her first birthday in

India

While my parents were ahead of their times in their thinking my father was not someone who had ever

stepped into the kitchen to cookhellipa man of very simple tastes and needs the kitchen was not a place that

called him Food was not a big part of his life and he urged my mother to spend less time in the kitchen

and more on cultivating her other interests My mother however even with her job as a busy school

teacher absolutely loved to cook She devoted a lot of her spare time to her kitchen making

quintessential Bengali dishes be it the simple dal macher jhol or esoteric ones such as mulor jali bhaja

and kachuri Like most Indian households Marsquos kitchen was the hub of our home the center of life

With my motherrsquos sudden passing and my sister and myself out of the home Didi and I wondered how

Baba managed when our household help was absent Baba learnt to make his cup of tea at the crack of

dawn listening to BBC World News But that was it His meals if our household help arrived would be

simplehelliprice lentils some vegetable and macher jhol for the afternoon and roti and vegetable at night If

it was one of those days when there was no help he would simply eat whatever there was in the

refrigerator sometimes even adding water to the leftover dal or macher jhol

With every trip back home I saw Marsquos kitchen slowly losing its relevance to our homehellipthe fancy nuts

and raisins the aromatic spices - cardamom cinnamon cloves and bay leaves the long grain fancy rice

gradually disappeared the mixers and grinders were pushed to the corner of the long counter top or inside

the cupboards the fine china and serving ware collected dust the refrigerator was changed out for the

smallest size and the cupboards were no longer full of delectable snacks biscuits sauces homemade

jams jellies and squashes Instead the kitchen only had the staples and the basics Nothing fancyhellipthere

was no need as Ma was gone

Our plan for my daughterrsquos first birthday party was to have the food catered which included the mishti or

the sweets without which no Bengali meal let alone a special occasion meal would be complete But as

tradition goes in our family no birthday can be celebrated without payesh the thick creamy rice pudding

with raisins nuts bay leaves and cardamom considered auspicious by the Bengalis The birthday girl had

to have payesh even if only a spoon We assumed I would make the payesh which while it would not be

like the one Ma would make would serve the purpose That is when Baba completely surprised us by

saying that no one but he would make the

40 40

41 41

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

42 42

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

43 43

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

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PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

46 46

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

47 47

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

54 54

55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

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Give us a call today for a free consultation

57 57

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

64 64

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

68 68

69 69

70 70

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Panda

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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Dadubhairsquos Kitchen

Bipasha Mukherjee

I was jet-lagged and wide awake absorbing the all too familiar sound of the crack of dawn or lsquokak bhorrsquo

as we call it in Bengali ndash the sound of the first cups of tea being made at the tea stall across the street

Our house was on one of the busiest roads of Kolkata ndash buses cars mini buses and people moving all day

long accompanied by dust smoke soot and noise of the shrill air horns and the general hustle and bustle

of life The nightly couple of hours of silence and peace would end with the sweet sound from the tea stall

ndash that of the thin stainless steel spoon hitting against the glass cup while vigorously trying to dissolve the

large granules of sugar

As alert as I was to the ever familiar sound from across the street I realized that it was now mixed with

another coming from our very own kitchen Baba was making tea

I was visiting Baba This trip was different than the ones before as it was the first with my older daughter

who was ten months old Our plan was to stay for a couple of months and celebrate her first birthday in

India

While my parents were ahead of their times in their thinking my father was not someone who had ever

stepped into the kitchen to cookhellipa man of very simple tastes and needs the kitchen was not a place that

called him Food was not a big part of his life and he urged my mother to spend less time in the kitchen

and more on cultivating her other interests My mother however even with her job as a busy school

teacher absolutely loved to cook She devoted a lot of her spare time to her kitchen making

quintessential Bengali dishes be it the simple dal macher jhol or esoteric ones such as mulor jali bhaja

and kachuri Like most Indian households Marsquos kitchen was the hub of our home the center of life

With my motherrsquos sudden passing and my sister and myself out of the home Didi and I wondered how

Baba managed when our household help was absent Baba learnt to make his cup of tea at the crack of

dawn listening to BBC World News But that was it His meals if our household help arrived would be

simplehelliprice lentils some vegetable and macher jhol for the afternoon and roti and vegetable at night If

it was one of those days when there was no help he would simply eat whatever there was in the

refrigerator sometimes even adding water to the leftover dal or macher jhol

With every trip back home I saw Marsquos kitchen slowly losing its relevance to our homehellipthe fancy nuts

and raisins the aromatic spices - cardamom cinnamon cloves and bay leaves the long grain fancy rice

gradually disappeared the mixers and grinders were pushed to the corner of the long counter top or inside

the cupboards the fine china and serving ware collected dust the refrigerator was changed out for the

smallest size and the cupboards were no longer full of delectable snacks biscuits sauces homemade

jams jellies and squashes Instead the kitchen only had the staples and the basics Nothing fancyhellipthere

was no need as Ma was gone

Our plan for my daughterrsquos first birthday party was to have the food catered which included the mishti or

the sweets without which no Bengali meal let alone a special occasion meal would be complete But as

tradition goes in our family no birthday can be celebrated without payesh the thick creamy rice pudding

with raisins nuts bay leaves and cardamom considered auspicious by the Bengalis The birthday girl had

to have payesh even if only a spoon We assumed I would make the payesh which while it would not be

like the one Ma would make would serve the purpose That is when Baba completely surprised us by

saying that no one but he would make the

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payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

42 42

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

43 43

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

44 44

45 45

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

46 46

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

47 47

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

54 54

55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

601 West Parker Road bull Suite 106 bull Plano Texas 75023972-424-1029 bull DallasOptamarkGraphicscom

wwwOptamarkGraphicscomNew Customers Only bull Limited Time Offer

Insty-Prints of Plano is now Optamark

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WWork with Optamark Printing and Marketing to automate your entire order flow for your company We create a state of the art online portal customized for you to make ordering fast and easy for your employees

Give us a call today for a free consultation

601 West Parker Road bull Suite 106 bull Plano Texas 75023972-424-1029 bull DallasOptamarkGraphicscom

wwwOptamarkGraphicscomNew Customers Only bull Limited Time Offer

Insty-Prints of Plano is now Optamark

Do you own a rapidly growing business Do you waste time every day dealing with printers on the phone instead of expanding your business

WWork with Optamark Printing and Marketing to automate your entire order flow for your company We create a state of the art online portal customized for you to make ordering fast and easy for your employees

Give us a call today for a free consultation

57 57

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

64 64

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

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My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

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Yasmin Misra

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Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

78 78

79 79

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

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Dadubhairsquos Kitchen

Bipasha Mukherjee

I was jet-lagged and wide awake absorbing the all too familiar sound of the crack of dawn or lsquokak bhorrsquo

as we call it in Bengali ndash the sound of the first cups of tea being made at the tea stall across the street

Our house was on one of the busiest roads of Kolkata ndash buses cars mini buses and people moving all day

long accompanied by dust smoke soot and noise of the shrill air horns and the general hustle and bustle

of life The nightly couple of hours of silence and peace would end with the sweet sound from the tea stall

ndash that of the thin stainless steel spoon hitting against the glass cup while vigorously trying to dissolve the

large granules of sugar

As alert as I was to the ever familiar sound from across the street I realized that it was now mixed with

another coming from our very own kitchen Baba was making tea

I was visiting Baba This trip was different than the ones before as it was the first with my older daughter

who was ten months old Our plan was to stay for a couple of months and celebrate her first birthday in

India

While my parents were ahead of their times in their thinking my father was not someone who had ever

stepped into the kitchen to cookhellipa man of very simple tastes and needs the kitchen was not a place that

called him Food was not a big part of his life and he urged my mother to spend less time in the kitchen

and more on cultivating her other interests My mother however even with her job as a busy school

teacher absolutely loved to cook She devoted a lot of her spare time to her kitchen making

quintessential Bengali dishes be it the simple dal macher jhol or esoteric ones such as mulor jali bhaja

and kachuri Like most Indian households Marsquos kitchen was the hub of our home the center of life

With my motherrsquos sudden passing and my sister and myself out of the home Didi and I wondered how

Baba managed when our household help was absent Baba learnt to make his cup of tea at the crack of

dawn listening to BBC World News But that was it His meals if our household help arrived would be

simplehelliprice lentils some vegetable and macher jhol for the afternoon and roti and vegetable at night If

it was one of those days when there was no help he would simply eat whatever there was in the

refrigerator sometimes even adding water to the leftover dal or macher jhol

With every trip back home I saw Marsquos kitchen slowly losing its relevance to our homehellipthe fancy nuts

and raisins the aromatic spices - cardamom cinnamon cloves and bay leaves the long grain fancy rice

gradually disappeared the mixers and grinders were pushed to the corner of the long counter top or inside

the cupboards the fine china and serving ware collected dust the refrigerator was changed out for the

smallest size and the cupboards were no longer full of delectable snacks biscuits sauces homemade

jams jellies and squashes Instead the kitchen only had the staples and the basics Nothing fancyhellipthere

was no need as Ma was gone

Our plan for my daughterrsquos first birthday party was to have the food catered which included the mishti or

the sweets without which no Bengali meal let alone a special occasion meal would be complete But as

tradition goes in our family no birthday can be celebrated without payesh the thick creamy rice pudding

with raisins nuts bay leaves and cardamom considered auspicious by the Bengalis The birthday girl had

to have payesh even if only a spoon We assumed I would make the payesh which while it would not be

like the one Ma would make would serve the purpose That is when Baba completely surprised us by

saying that no one but he would make the

40 40

41 41

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

42 42

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

43 43

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

44 44

45 45

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

46 46

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

47 47

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

54 54

55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

601 West Parker Road bull Suite 106 bull Plano Texas 75023972-424-1029 bull DallasOptamarkGraphicscom

wwwOptamarkGraphicscomNew Customers Only bull Limited Time Offer

Insty-Prints of Plano is now Optamark

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WWork with Optamark Printing and Marketing to automate your entire order flow for your company We create a state of the art online portal customized for you to make ordering fast and easy for your employees

Give us a call today for a free consultation

601 West Parker Road bull Suite 106 bull Plano Texas 75023972-424-1029 bull DallasOptamarkGraphicscom

wwwOptamarkGraphicscomNew Customers Only bull Limited Time Offer

Insty-Prints of Plano is now Optamark

Do you own a rapidly growing business Do you waste time every day dealing with printers on the phone instead of expanding your business

WWork with Optamark Printing and Marketing to automate your entire order flow for your company We create a state of the art online portal customized for you to make ordering fast and easy for your employees

Give us a call today for a free consultation

57 57

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

64 64

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

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Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

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My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

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Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

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Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

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Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

78 78

79 79

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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Dadubhairsquos Kitchen

Bipasha Mukherjee

I was jet-lagged and wide awake absorbing the all too familiar sound of the crack of dawn or lsquokak bhorrsquo

as we call it in Bengali ndash the sound of the first cups of tea being made at the tea stall across the street

Our house was on one of the busiest roads of Kolkata ndash buses cars mini buses and people moving all day

long accompanied by dust smoke soot and noise of the shrill air horns and the general hustle and bustle

of life The nightly couple of hours of silence and peace would end with the sweet sound from the tea stall

ndash that of the thin stainless steel spoon hitting against the glass cup while vigorously trying to dissolve the

large granules of sugar

As alert as I was to the ever familiar sound from across the street I realized that it was now mixed with

another coming from our very own kitchen Baba was making tea

I was visiting Baba This trip was different than the ones before as it was the first with my older daughter

who was ten months old Our plan was to stay for a couple of months and celebrate her first birthday in

India

While my parents were ahead of their times in their thinking my father was not someone who had ever

stepped into the kitchen to cookhellipa man of very simple tastes and needs the kitchen was not a place that

called him Food was not a big part of his life and he urged my mother to spend less time in the kitchen

and more on cultivating her other interests My mother however even with her job as a busy school

teacher absolutely loved to cook She devoted a lot of her spare time to her kitchen making

quintessential Bengali dishes be it the simple dal macher jhol or esoteric ones such as mulor jali bhaja

and kachuri Like most Indian households Marsquos kitchen was the hub of our home the center of life

With my motherrsquos sudden passing and my sister and myself out of the home Didi and I wondered how

Baba managed when our household help was absent Baba learnt to make his cup of tea at the crack of

dawn listening to BBC World News But that was it His meals if our household help arrived would be

simplehelliprice lentils some vegetable and macher jhol for the afternoon and roti and vegetable at night If

it was one of those days when there was no help he would simply eat whatever there was in the

refrigerator sometimes even adding water to the leftover dal or macher jhol

With every trip back home I saw Marsquos kitchen slowly losing its relevance to our homehellipthe fancy nuts

and raisins the aromatic spices - cardamom cinnamon cloves and bay leaves the long grain fancy rice

gradually disappeared the mixers and grinders were pushed to the corner of the long counter top or inside

the cupboards the fine china and serving ware collected dust the refrigerator was changed out for the

smallest size and the cupboards were no longer full of delectable snacks biscuits sauces homemade

jams jellies and squashes Instead the kitchen only had the staples and the basics Nothing fancyhellipthere

was no need as Ma was gone

Our plan for my daughterrsquos first birthday party was to have the food catered which included the mishti or

the sweets without which no Bengali meal let alone a special occasion meal would be complete But as

tradition goes in our family no birthday can be celebrated without payesh the thick creamy rice pudding

with raisins nuts bay leaves and cardamom considered auspicious by the Bengalis The birthday girl had

to have payesh even if only a spoon We assumed I would make the payesh which while it would not be

like the one Ma would make would serve the purpose That is when Baba completely surprised us by

saying that no one but he would make the

40 40

41 41

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

42 42

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

43 43

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

44 44

45 45

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

46 46

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

47 47

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

54 54

55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

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57 57

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

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Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

68 68

69 69

70 70

71 71

Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

73 73

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

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2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

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Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Dadubhairsquos Kitchen

Bipasha Mukherjee

I was jet-lagged and wide awake absorbing the all too familiar sound of the crack of dawn or lsquokak bhorrsquo

as we call it in Bengali ndash the sound of the first cups of tea being made at the tea stall across the street

Our house was on one of the busiest roads of Kolkata ndash buses cars mini buses and people moving all day

long accompanied by dust smoke soot and noise of the shrill air horns and the general hustle and bustle

of life The nightly couple of hours of silence and peace would end with the sweet sound from the tea stall

ndash that of the thin stainless steel spoon hitting against the glass cup while vigorously trying to dissolve the

large granules of sugar

As alert as I was to the ever familiar sound from across the street I realized that it was now mixed with

another coming from our very own kitchen Baba was making tea

I was visiting Baba This trip was different than the ones before as it was the first with my older daughter

who was ten months old Our plan was to stay for a couple of months and celebrate her first birthday in

India

While my parents were ahead of their times in their thinking my father was not someone who had ever

stepped into the kitchen to cookhellipa man of very simple tastes and needs the kitchen was not a place that

called him Food was not a big part of his life and he urged my mother to spend less time in the kitchen

and more on cultivating her other interests My mother however even with her job as a busy school

teacher absolutely loved to cook She devoted a lot of her spare time to her kitchen making

quintessential Bengali dishes be it the simple dal macher jhol or esoteric ones such as mulor jali bhaja

and kachuri Like most Indian households Marsquos kitchen was the hub of our home the center of life

With my motherrsquos sudden passing and my sister and myself out of the home Didi and I wondered how

Baba managed when our household help was absent Baba learnt to make his cup of tea at the crack of

dawn listening to BBC World News But that was it His meals if our household help arrived would be

simplehelliprice lentils some vegetable and macher jhol for the afternoon and roti and vegetable at night If

it was one of those days when there was no help he would simply eat whatever there was in the

refrigerator sometimes even adding water to the leftover dal or macher jhol

With every trip back home I saw Marsquos kitchen slowly losing its relevance to our homehellipthe fancy nuts

and raisins the aromatic spices - cardamom cinnamon cloves and bay leaves the long grain fancy rice

gradually disappeared the mixers and grinders were pushed to the corner of the long counter top or inside

the cupboards the fine china and serving ware collected dust the refrigerator was changed out for the

smallest size and the cupboards were no longer full of delectable snacks biscuits sauces homemade

jams jellies and squashes Instead the kitchen only had the staples and the basics Nothing fancyhellipthere

was no need as Ma was gone

Our plan for my daughterrsquos first birthday party was to have the food catered which included the mishti or

the sweets without which no Bengali meal let alone a special occasion meal would be complete But as

tradition goes in our family no birthday can be celebrated without payesh the thick creamy rice pudding

with raisins nuts bay leaves and cardamom considered auspicious by the Bengalis The birthday girl had

to have payesh even if only a spoon We assumed I would make the payesh which while it would not be

like the one Ma would make would serve the purpose That is when Baba completely surprised us by

saying that no one but he would make the

40 40

41 41

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

42 42

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

43 43

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

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PwC your corporate partner in professional services

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PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

44 44

45 45

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

46 46

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

47 47

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

54 54

55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

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City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

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jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

64 64

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

68 68

69 69

70 70

71 71

Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

73 73

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

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2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

75 75

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Dadubhairsquos Kitchen

Bipasha Mukherjee

I was jet-lagged and wide awake absorbing the all too familiar sound of the crack of dawn or lsquokak bhorrsquo

as we call it in Bengali ndash the sound of the first cups of tea being made at the tea stall across the street

Our house was on one of the busiest roads of Kolkata ndash buses cars mini buses and people moving all day

long accompanied by dust smoke soot and noise of the shrill air horns and the general hustle and bustle

of life The nightly couple of hours of silence and peace would end with the sweet sound from the tea stall

ndash that of the thin stainless steel spoon hitting against the glass cup while vigorously trying to dissolve the

large granules of sugar

As alert as I was to the ever familiar sound from across the street I realized that it was now mixed with

another coming from our very own kitchen Baba was making tea

I was visiting Baba This trip was different than the ones before as it was the first with my older daughter

who was ten months old Our plan was to stay for a couple of months and celebrate her first birthday in

India

While my parents were ahead of their times in their thinking my father was not someone who had ever

stepped into the kitchen to cookhellipa man of very simple tastes and needs the kitchen was not a place that

called him Food was not a big part of his life and he urged my mother to spend less time in the kitchen

and more on cultivating her other interests My mother however even with her job as a busy school

teacher absolutely loved to cook She devoted a lot of her spare time to her kitchen making

quintessential Bengali dishes be it the simple dal macher jhol or esoteric ones such as mulor jali bhaja

and kachuri Like most Indian households Marsquos kitchen was the hub of our home the center of life

With my motherrsquos sudden passing and my sister and myself out of the home Didi and I wondered how

Baba managed when our household help was absent Baba learnt to make his cup of tea at the crack of

dawn listening to BBC World News But that was it His meals if our household help arrived would be

simplehelliprice lentils some vegetable and macher jhol for the afternoon and roti and vegetable at night If

it was one of those days when there was no help he would simply eat whatever there was in the

refrigerator sometimes even adding water to the leftover dal or macher jhol

With every trip back home I saw Marsquos kitchen slowly losing its relevance to our homehellipthe fancy nuts

and raisins the aromatic spices - cardamom cinnamon cloves and bay leaves the long grain fancy rice

gradually disappeared the mixers and grinders were pushed to the corner of the long counter top or inside

the cupboards the fine china and serving ware collected dust the refrigerator was changed out for the

smallest size and the cupboards were no longer full of delectable snacks biscuits sauces homemade

jams jellies and squashes Instead the kitchen only had the staples and the basics Nothing fancyhellipthere

was no need as Ma was gone

Our plan for my daughterrsquos first birthday party was to have the food catered which included the mishti or

the sweets without which no Bengali meal let alone a special occasion meal would be complete But as

tradition goes in our family no birthday can be celebrated without payesh the thick creamy rice pudding

with raisins nuts bay leaves and cardamom considered auspicious by the Bengalis The birthday girl had

to have payesh even if only a spoon We assumed I would make the payesh which while it would not be

like the one Ma would make would serve the purpose That is when Baba completely surprised us by

saying that no one but he would make the

40 40

41 41

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

42 42

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

43 43

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

44 44

45 45

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

46 46

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

47 47

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

54 54

55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

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City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

64 64

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

68 68

69 69

70 70

71 71

Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

73 73

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

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2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

75 75

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Dadubhairsquos Kitchen

Bipasha Mukherjee

I was jet-lagged and wide awake absorbing the all too familiar sound of the crack of dawn or lsquokak bhorrsquo

as we call it in Bengali ndash the sound of the first cups of tea being made at the tea stall across the street

Our house was on one of the busiest roads of Kolkata ndash buses cars mini buses and people moving all day

long accompanied by dust smoke soot and noise of the shrill air horns and the general hustle and bustle

of life The nightly couple of hours of silence and peace would end with the sweet sound from the tea stall

ndash that of the thin stainless steel spoon hitting against the glass cup while vigorously trying to dissolve the

large granules of sugar

As alert as I was to the ever familiar sound from across the street I realized that it was now mixed with

another coming from our very own kitchen Baba was making tea

I was visiting Baba This trip was different than the ones before as it was the first with my older daughter

who was ten months old Our plan was to stay for a couple of months and celebrate her first birthday in

India

While my parents were ahead of their times in their thinking my father was not someone who had ever

stepped into the kitchen to cookhellipa man of very simple tastes and needs the kitchen was not a place that

called him Food was not a big part of his life and he urged my mother to spend less time in the kitchen

and more on cultivating her other interests My mother however even with her job as a busy school

teacher absolutely loved to cook She devoted a lot of her spare time to her kitchen making

quintessential Bengali dishes be it the simple dal macher jhol or esoteric ones such as mulor jali bhaja

and kachuri Like most Indian households Marsquos kitchen was the hub of our home the center of life

With my motherrsquos sudden passing and my sister and myself out of the home Didi and I wondered how

Baba managed when our household help was absent Baba learnt to make his cup of tea at the crack of

dawn listening to BBC World News But that was it His meals if our household help arrived would be

simplehelliprice lentils some vegetable and macher jhol for the afternoon and roti and vegetable at night If

it was one of those days when there was no help he would simply eat whatever there was in the

refrigerator sometimes even adding water to the leftover dal or macher jhol

With every trip back home I saw Marsquos kitchen slowly losing its relevance to our homehellipthe fancy nuts

and raisins the aromatic spices - cardamom cinnamon cloves and bay leaves the long grain fancy rice

gradually disappeared the mixers and grinders were pushed to the corner of the long counter top or inside

the cupboards the fine china and serving ware collected dust the refrigerator was changed out for the

smallest size and the cupboards were no longer full of delectable snacks biscuits sauces homemade

jams jellies and squashes Instead the kitchen only had the staples and the basics Nothing fancyhellipthere

was no need as Ma was gone

Our plan for my daughterrsquos first birthday party was to have the food catered which included the mishti or

the sweets without which no Bengali meal let alone a special occasion meal would be complete But as

tradition goes in our family no birthday can be celebrated without payesh the thick creamy rice pudding

with raisins nuts bay leaves and cardamom considered auspicious by the Bengalis The birthday girl had

to have payesh even if only a spoon We assumed I would make the payesh which while it would not be

like the one Ma would make would serve the purpose That is when Baba completely surprised us by

saying that no one but he would make the

40 40

41 41

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

42 42

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

43 43

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

44 44

45 45

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

46 46

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

47 47

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

54 54

55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

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57 57

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

64 64

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

68 68

69 69

70 70

71 71

Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

73 73

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

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2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

75 75

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Dadubhairsquos Kitchen

Bipasha Mukherjee

I was jet-lagged and wide awake absorbing the all too familiar sound of the crack of dawn or lsquokak bhorrsquo

as we call it in Bengali ndash the sound of the first cups of tea being made at the tea stall across the street

Our house was on one of the busiest roads of Kolkata ndash buses cars mini buses and people moving all day

long accompanied by dust smoke soot and noise of the shrill air horns and the general hustle and bustle

of life The nightly couple of hours of silence and peace would end with the sweet sound from the tea stall

ndash that of the thin stainless steel spoon hitting against the glass cup while vigorously trying to dissolve the

large granules of sugar

As alert as I was to the ever familiar sound from across the street I realized that it was now mixed with

another coming from our very own kitchen Baba was making tea

I was visiting Baba This trip was different than the ones before as it was the first with my older daughter

who was ten months old Our plan was to stay for a couple of months and celebrate her first birthday in

India

While my parents were ahead of their times in their thinking my father was not someone who had ever

stepped into the kitchen to cookhellipa man of very simple tastes and needs the kitchen was not a place that

called him Food was not a big part of his life and he urged my mother to spend less time in the kitchen

and more on cultivating her other interests My mother however even with her job as a busy school

teacher absolutely loved to cook She devoted a lot of her spare time to her kitchen making

quintessential Bengali dishes be it the simple dal macher jhol or esoteric ones such as mulor jali bhaja

and kachuri Like most Indian households Marsquos kitchen was the hub of our home the center of life

With my motherrsquos sudden passing and my sister and myself out of the home Didi and I wondered how

Baba managed when our household help was absent Baba learnt to make his cup of tea at the crack of

dawn listening to BBC World News But that was it His meals if our household help arrived would be

simplehelliprice lentils some vegetable and macher jhol for the afternoon and roti and vegetable at night If

it was one of those days when there was no help he would simply eat whatever there was in the

refrigerator sometimes even adding water to the leftover dal or macher jhol

With every trip back home I saw Marsquos kitchen slowly losing its relevance to our homehellipthe fancy nuts

and raisins the aromatic spices - cardamom cinnamon cloves and bay leaves the long grain fancy rice

gradually disappeared the mixers and grinders were pushed to the corner of the long counter top or inside

the cupboards the fine china and serving ware collected dust the refrigerator was changed out for the

smallest size and the cupboards were no longer full of delectable snacks biscuits sauces homemade

jams jellies and squashes Instead the kitchen only had the staples and the basics Nothing fancyhellipthere

was no need as Ma was gone

Our plan for my daughterrsquos first birthday party was to have the food catered which included the mishti or

the sweets without which no Bengali meal let alone a special occasion meal would be complete But as

tradition goes in our family no birthday can be celebrated without payesh the thick creamy rice pudding

with raisins nuts bay leaves and cardamom considered auspicious by the Bengalis The birthday girl had

to have payesh even if only a spoon We assumed I would make the payesh which while it would not be

like the one Ma would make would serve the purpose That is when Baba completely surprised us by

saying that no one but he would make the

40 40

41 41

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

42 42

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

43 43

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

44 44

45 45

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

46 46

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

47 47

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

54 54

55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

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City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

64 64

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

68 68

69 69

70 70

71 71

Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

73 73

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

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2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

75 75

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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41 41

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

42 42

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

43 43

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

44 44

45 45

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

46 46

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

47 47

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

54 54

55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

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Give us a call today for a free consultation

57 57

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

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Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

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My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

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Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

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Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

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On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

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Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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41 41

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

payesh What How can that be ldquoItrsquos fine Baba

not a problem I will be fine not hard labor at all in fact would love tordquo was my response But Baba

insisted There was no way we could dissuade him from making payesh for his natnirsquos first birthday

But how could he someone who has never cooked in his life We gently proposed that he make the

payesh in a very small amount But Baba had made up his mind that he would make the payesh for

everyone coming to our home on the birthday

On the day of celebration Baba went to the market with more energy than ever He brings home the

fragrant rice used to make payesh packets of cardamom cloves and bay leaves extra milk and sugar Out

came the big vessel years after Ma had used it to make payesh for the last time

That day I did not dare step into the kitchen As we went about our day we could see Baba in front of the

stove going about his business in a seemingly methodical manner We all wanted to help and hoped that

everything would turn out ok so that Baba would not be upset with himself We could feel there was a

sense of purpose about him something that had been missing for the past few years

It was evening and my aunts and cousins had arrived Baba brought out the payesh from the refrigerator

in a pretty bowl and set it on our dining table We looked and sure it did look like payesh But what

about taste Does it have the right amount of sugar right consistency right creaminess and correct ratio

of rice and milk We thought even if not perfect for my daughter it would still be payesh made for her

by dadubhai as grandfather is lovingly called by many in Bengal The first taster of the payesh would

have to be the birthday girl Baba so proudly put a spoonful of payesh in a little bowl took a little on

a spoon and fed my daughter And then he couldnrsquot stop as my daughter kept wanting for more Of

course itrsquos because babies love sweets

And then we had a taste of it and it took our breadth away It was one of the most delicious payesh that

we had tasted in a while It reminded us of Ma it reminded us of the happy celebrations that we have had

in our home it reminded us of the years gone by We were stupefiedrdquowhen did you learn to make such

payeshrdquo was our nagging question Such good payesh is considered to be the purview of chefs like my

Ma and my mashis ldquoWhy would it be difficultrdquo Baba said ldquoI am an engineer so all I did was follow a

method and correct proportionrdquo Well we knew that there was more for it had a disproportionate amount

of the most important ingredient love

Written on the occasion of my older daughter leaving for college to memorialize the bond between

grandparents and grandchildren

42 42

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

43 43

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

44 44

45 45

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

46 46

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

47 47

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

54 54

55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

601 West Parker Road bull Suite 106 bull Plano Texas 75023972-424-1029 bull DallasOptamarkGraphicscom

wwwOptamarkGraphicscomNew Customers Only bull Limited Time Offer

Insty-Prints of Plano is now Optamark

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WWork with Optamark Printing and Marketing to automate your entire order flow for your company We create a state of the art online portal customized for you to make ordering fast and easy for your employees

Give us a call today for a free consultation

601 West Parker Road bull Suite 106 bull Plano Texas 75023972-424-1029 bull DallasOptamarkGraphicscom

wwwOptamarkGraphicscomNew Customers Only bull Limited Time Offer

Insty-Prints of Plano is now Optamark

Do you own a rapidly growing business Do you waste time every day dealing with printers on the phone instead of expanding your business

WWork with Optamark Printing and Marketing to automate your entire order flow for your company We create a state of the art online portal customized for you to make ordering fast and easy for your employees

Give us a call today for a free consultation

57 57

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

64 64

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

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Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

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Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

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Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

78 78

79 79

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

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PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

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46 46

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

47 47

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

54 54

55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

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57 57

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

64 64

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

68 68

69 69

70 70

71 71

Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

73 73

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

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the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

75 75

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

76 76

77 77

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

78 78

79 79

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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83 83

Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

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Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

Kali

Anannya Chowdhury

Kali is the Hindu goddess associated with empowerment Kali is the Goddess of Time Change

and Power She is the Goddess of love and power You have to read the history or the story

however in this picture She was trying to fight the demons and against evil as per the ancient

Indian mythology

Hand crafted work using scissors non-working pens and paint used for protection against rust

on sheet of aluminum foil An embossed pattern is raised against the background

I enjoyed working on Goddess Kali because she is challenging to do detailed work I am a big

fan of doing most intricate and intense detailed work because I like to be able to demonstrate

perfection

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

44 44

45 45

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

46 46

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

47 47

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

54 54

55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

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57 57

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

64 64

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

68 68

69 69

70 70

71 71

Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

73 73

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

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2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

75 75

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

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PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

bull Ranked among Working Motherrsquos ldquoBest Companies for Multicultural Womenrdquo in 2005-2014

PwC your corporate partner in professional services

bull Audit and Assurance

bull Corporate Taxation

bull Consulting and Advisory

PwC is proud to support the Bengali Association of DFW

PwC is an employer of choice in the DFW area

bull Named one of Fortunersquos ldquo100 Best Companies to work Forrdquo in 2005-2014

bull Ranked 5 on DiversityIncrsquos 2014 ldquoTop 50 Companies for Diversityrdquo list

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Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

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From

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Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

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With best Compliments

From

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From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

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From

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From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

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55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

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City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

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jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

64 64

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

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Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

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Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

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Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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77 77

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

78 78

79 79

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

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Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

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Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

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With best Compliments

From

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From

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Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

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From

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From

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Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

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The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

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City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

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THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

64 64

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

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Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

68 68

69 69

70 70

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Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

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Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

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2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

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Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

78 78

79 79

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

80 80

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North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

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With Best Compliments

SubhashhBanerjeehMDPoojahBanerjeehMD

North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

81 81

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

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Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

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Sarmita Misra

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Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

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Youth Section

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The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

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City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

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Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

64 64

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

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Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

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Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

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Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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77 77

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

78 78

79 79

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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81 81

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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83 83

Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

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Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

Indian Fisher Woman

Anannya Chowdhury

I have implemented the Madhubani technique Is an interpretation of a style of painting with a

lot of detailing and design broadly falls under an ancient 2500 year old technique called

Madhubani It is a style of Indian painting practiced in India Madhubani which by one

account means Forest of Honey (Madhu = honey Bani = forest or woods

No pens markers used acrylics amp brushes I use my conservative old traditional free hand to do

all detailed oriented work with perfection You can see all vibrant colors and detail work on each

little area that is done with so much perfection and simple acrylic paint and brush

48 48

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

49 49

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

Mountain Lake

Sarmita Misra

50 50

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

51 51

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

Lone Fall Tree

Sarmita Misra

52 52

With best Compliments

From

With best Compliments

From

53 53

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

Youth Section

েছাটেদর পাততািড়

54 54

55 55

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

56 56

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City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

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Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

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Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

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70 70

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Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

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Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

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2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

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2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

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Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

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City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

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Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

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Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

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Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

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Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

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Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

64 64

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

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Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

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Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

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City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

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Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

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Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

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jazz music trip

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Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

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Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

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THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

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Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

68 68

69 69

70 70

71 71

Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

73 73

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

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2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

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Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

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City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

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Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

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Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

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Times Square

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Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

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Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

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THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

64 64

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

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Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

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Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

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City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

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Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

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Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

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jazz music trip

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Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

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Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

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Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

68 68

69 69

70 70

71 71

Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

73 73

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

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2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

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Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

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City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

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Central Park Global Citizen Concert

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Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

64 64

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

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Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

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Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

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plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

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Dogs are my favorite

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Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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Youth Section

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Youth Section

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The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

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City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

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য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

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Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

68 68

69 69

70 70

71 71

Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

73 73

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

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2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

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Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

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City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

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Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

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য jazz music

jazz music trip

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Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

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THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

64 64

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

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Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

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Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

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Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

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or visit us online at closetfactorycom

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plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

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Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

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Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

The Big Bossrsquo Stolen Mustache Translation of lsquoGonf Churirsquo by Sukumar Ray

Arushi Mukherjee

The Head Officersquos Big Boss was always calm and cool

Who knew he could be such a madman and a fool One quiet day in the office he dozed off in a chair

When at once he startled awake giving everyone a scare He flailed his arms his face turned red

As his eyes popped Right out of his head He hollered aloud and gave an urgent call

ldquoHelp me help me Irsquom going to fallrdquo The employees dropped their work and ran into town

Searching for a doctor but none were to be found As everyone else bustled about A cautious colleague shouted out

ldquoBe careful with him What if he bites And through the crowd went whispers of fright

Then suddenly the big boss screamed ldquoMy mustache Itrsquos gone Who is the thiefrdquo

A mustache stolen How could this be But NO it was there they all could see

Above his lip it was still intact They held up a mirror and watched him react

Now his face was turning red his temper began to boil

Hotter than an eggplant frying in a vat of oil ldquoI donrsquot care what you have to say I know how you all are like

This mustache isnrsquot mine itrsquos an unkempt filthy sight The kind of mustache the milk man has shabby dull and worn If you tell me this is my mustache Irsquoll kill yourdquo he said with scorn

The boss angrily fined the workers As all of them worriedly murmured

He opened his notebook and being quite plain Wrote ldquoThese monkeys have cow dung in place of their brainrdquo

He then continued to write in his file ldquoIf you give them an inch then theyrsquoll take a mile Irsquoll pull on their mustaches and dance all around

Irsquoll shave their heads bald and march them to town Think that you own the mustache on your face

I can assure you sir that is not the case You donrsquot own your mustache donrsquot think that you do

You donrsquot own your mustache your mustache owns you

Image Courtesy Google Images

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City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

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Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

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Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

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Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

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Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

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THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

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Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

68 68

69 69

70 70

71 71

Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

73 73

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

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2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

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Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

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Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

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Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

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Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

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Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

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THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

64 64

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

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69 69

70 70

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Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

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Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

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Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

City of Joy

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Kolkata or ldquoCalcuttardquo is not an easy city to understand You need to stay there for a while or visit several times to figure out the Bengali people their incredible cuisine the unique culture the numerous festivals and the rush hour traffic jams This is a city that likes to take it easy where intelligence is valued greatly where the heart rules the head where the old and the new merge and where reality is in your face Some people dislike it all so much that they leave never to return Others love it so much that they can never imagine leaving Kolkata is not just a city Itrsquos a way of life Kolkata is not just a destination Itrsquos a journey But the only way to understand Kolkata is to understand first and foremost that the city is entirely completely and nothing but Bengali No Bengali minds you saying that Rather they are very proud of the fact The vibrant streets the cheerful chaos the fiery response to injustice are all an integral part of Kolkata And who can ever forget or replicate the magic of Durga Puja - the emotion culture and joy of celebration For any true Bengali the calendar revolves around this special festival Where will you find adults crying from the emotional power of Mother Durga Where will you find unusual exotic Puja pandals that take your breath away Where else will you find a fish on your plate every day Where else will you find a meal incomplete without a Sondesh or Rosogolla Where in the world will you find a city with more soul than Kolkata

58 58

Devi

Anushree De

Devi

Anushree De

59 59

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

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Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

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Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

64 64

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

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Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

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Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

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Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

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Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

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Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

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My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

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Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

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Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

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On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

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Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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Bird

Arushi Choudhary

Bird

Arushi Choudhary

60 60

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

Saraswati Puja Art Competition ndash Best Painting

Srinjoyi Lahiri

61 61

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

য jazz music

jazz music trip

trip

Central Park Global Citizen Concert

Times Square

enjoy

Image Courtesy Google Images

62 62

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

Mermaid

Ritika Bhattacharya

63 63

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

64 64

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

68 68

69 69

70 70

71 71

Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

73 73

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

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2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

75 75

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

78 78

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

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With Best Compliments

SubhashhBanerjeehMDPoojahBanerjeehMD

North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

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Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

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My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

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Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

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Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

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Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

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copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

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Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

64 64

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

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Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

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Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

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On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

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the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

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Dogs are my favorite

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Dogs are my favorite

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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Ritika Bhattacharya

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Ritika Bhattacharya

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THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

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Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

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Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

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Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

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Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

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Dogs are my favorite

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

THE NORMAL ONE Ritika Bhattacharya

ldquoHe who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leaderrdquo Aristotle once said Have you ever wondered why some individuals are leaders Why them Thatrsquos because all of them have these certain traits that everyone else has but they know to put them to use as their strengths With them they inspire others followers like you and me But also unlike you and me because wersquove all been followers before we became todayrsquos leaders First off try imagining a world without leaders Impossible Everyone has been a leader at least once in the most un-circumstantial ways Plus leaders only guide The creativity the brain possesses only derives from others the thoughts stem from all types of knowledge from its surroundings In the end the person is independent standing to yourself Another thing is leadership qualities What actions or thoughts qualify to be a leaderrsquos specifically How are they different Well first a leader has to have more knowledge be wise and think ahead This allows your followers and yourself to be more confident Second confidence is key No one wants a hesitant leader What would that show example-wise for the rest You want to be trusted which can be gained by respect Third respect can be earned by your actions your words your thoughts Communicating this all properly to your audience will allow them to believe you You want your people to know what you think but more importantly you want to know what they think Fourth relating is also important in reaching a goal together and you have motivation Why are you doing this A very well known motivation or maybe setback for some though I dont want to put this down is fear Fear of consequences of not conceding bending at the will of the rules These consequences can vary from concentration camps (Hitler) detention (school) the fear of now or never (speaking up for anything from womens suffrage to black rights) getting fired (jobs) to even the longasked question of whether or not you might end up in heaven or hell (religion in general) But fear is not a set quality a leader should instill into every follower Other motives can range from competition (other teams) to just following what you love In the big picture it shouldnt matter To show the lsquohowrsquo here are examples real-life and fiction Martin-Luther had quite a dream But how he portrayed it touched peoplersquos hearts relating with other blacks They all had wished once a fallacy But MLK took that dream into reality with determination and confidence such courage that allowed others to find their own He earned respect for questioning what was not allowed to be questioned They trusted him for being a polite kind man And he was wise He knew boycotting wouldnrsquot be a violent but peaceful rebuke Now in books wersquove got a lot of teen leaders all competing to be your next favorite read on that bookshelf But if you think about it all of them are leaders in the same ways Letrsquos take Thomas from The Maze Runner as an example How did such untrusting citizens of the Glade trust a lsquoNewbiersquo First he killed one of the most feared creatures a Griever and spent a night out in the Maze both being done for the first time This earned him respect and enemies Second he communicated so well with everyone knocking sense to their heads talking in that slang that only they would understand He had knowledge of before of him being a test-maker once he discovered the code and that the only way out was the Griever hole I mean he found a way out No one had been able to do that for the past 4 years Knowing all of this made him confident and determined and (nearly) everyone followed him through that Maze And finally when his friend died his emotions in that scene (he screamed he sobbed but he still led onwards) granted everyone to respect him more than ever Itrsquos tough to show a facet like such as he was the epitome of all humane at that moment which is honorable to expose Thinking followers as friends is important Back to the point all these qualities are intertwined they all bring about one another Finally there is no such category of people named lsquoleadersrsquo We all follow we all lead Some of us just realize this ability before others Some of us know to put use these traits to change the world And these some are named leaders

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Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

Artwork

Saheli Ray

Puja

Tanushri Bhatt

65 65

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

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Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

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Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

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Dogs are my favorite

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

68 68

69 69

70 70

71 71

Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

73 73

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

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On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

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plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

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Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

75 75

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

76 76

77 77

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

78 78

79 79

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

80 80

With Best Compliments

SubhashhBanerjeehMDPoojahBanerjeehMD

North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

With Best Compliments

SubhashhBanerjeehMDPoojahBanerjeehMD

North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

81 81

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

My Cub Scouts Experience

Soham Lahiri

I have been a Bobcat and Bear in Cub Scouts earlier This year I am a Webelos Cub

Scouts activities are a lot of fun

When I was a Bear one of my favorite moments was looking for stars through the

telescope We had gone to a park in Frisco in the evening I saw many starts and galaxies

with my Boy Scout friends

Once we had gone camping with my friends We went to a campground and climbed

small trees We also played a marble game and kick ball There were other fun activities

like BB gun shooting and archery

Last year we had taken part in a racing event called Pinewood Derby We had to design

and make a car from a wooden block Then my Cub Scout friends and me raced the cars

on the event day I was very happy to win the second prize and got a trophy that day

On another day in our pack meeting we had a rocket launch event We made rockets and

launched them from a bottle They went very high up in the air and they were fun to

watch They were not real rockets but hydraulic ones

As a bear I had earned my first badge and it was a Bobcat badge There was a ceremony

where I got the badge and my face was painted like a bobcat I had kept the paint till next

day to show my friends in school

Popcorn sale was another fun activity in Cub Scouts I sold popcorn packets to my

friendrsquos parents and my parentrsquos friends At the end I collected points from my sale and

got an epic torch for my prize

On the Friday before Memorial Day last year I dressed up in Cub Scouts uniform and

went to my school for the flag ceremony All my Cub Scout friends were on stage and

there were a lot of parents who had come to watch us

I have moved up to Webelos from a Bear this year Our first activity this year was to

design and build a board game in our den meeting We made a game with dinosaurs and

we had lots of fun playing the game after building it

I like being a Cub Scout and enjoy the fun activities that I get to do with my friends

66 66

Rhea Chaudhuri Rhea Chaudhuri

67 67

68 68

69 69

70 70

71 71

Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

73 73

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

75 75

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

76 76

77 77

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

78 78

79 79

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

80 80

With Best Compliments

SubhashhBanerjeehMDPoojahBanerjeehMD

North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

With Best Compliments

SubhashhBanerjeehMDPoojahBanerjeehMD

North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

81 81

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

82 82

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

84 84

Located in West Plano Texas ProActive Dental offers the highest level of personalized comfortable and comprehensive dental care for your entire family Dr Saha and her team are trained on the latest diagnostic systems and advanced equipment that put the practice on the leading edge of dental technol-

ogy ProActive Dental believes in high level of thoroughness in service and quality care through continued education and improvement A graduate of Baylor College of Dentistry Dr Saha has been practicing dentistry in the metroplex for over 22 years She offers affordable family and cosmetic dentistry in a com-fortable relaxing atmosphere Along with her qualified dental team she addresses each patientrsquos needs with state-of-the-art dental care focusing on patient education and preventive care

Dalla

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Awards amp HonorsH Best of Plano Awards for 3 consecutive yearsH Americarsquos Top Dentist Award 2012H Talk of the Town Award for 5 consecutive yearsH Best Doctors amp Dentists Award 2012

PROACTIVE DENTAL

H Sedation Dentistry H Preventive Care H Lumineers Veneers Componeers

amp Tooth Color Bonding H Metal Free Crowns Bridges amp Dentures H Root Canals H Wisdom Teeth Extractions H ImplantsAbutments

All Periodontal Surgery H Invisalign H Emergencies Welcome H Financing Available H Most Insurance Accepted

ProActive Dental FP AD 615indd 1 93015 930 AM

With Best Compliments

From

Pallab amp Mita Chatterjee

Gangaraju HEnrolled Agent

Supriya PaiEnrolled Agent

Sudhir PaiCPA EA CGMA FCA

Sandeep ShroffMBA

Start-up Services

Budgets

Business Modelling

Funding

Investor Relations

Mergers amp Acquisitions

Pricing

Stock Options

Tax Efficient business structuring

Attest Services

Due Diligence

409A Valuation

Transfer Pricing

Fraud Investigations

Tax amp Retirement Planning

Employee and Executive Benefits

Individual amp Business Tax Filing

Business Formations

Bookkeeping amp Payroll

ITIN Preparation

FBAR amp Foreign Compliance

IRS Amnesty Programs

Notice representation

Sales Franchise Tax

PAN Card amp India Tax Filing

Inheritance amp Repatriation

Contact us at

Toll Free (888)-482-0279

Fax (888)-482-0280

Email infomytaxfilercom

Offices

Frisco TX 8765 Stockard Drive Unit 101 Frisco TX 75034

Irving TX 300 E Royal Lane Suite 127 Irving TX 75039

Dallas TX 13111 N Central Expressway Suite 8026 Dallas TX 75243

Fremont CA 42808 Christy Street Suite 122 Fremont CA 94538

TX CO CA registered CPA Firm

myStartUpCFO

As much CFO as you need

mytaxfilerTax filing simplified

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Yasmin Misra

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72 72

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Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

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74 74

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

75 75

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

76 76

77 77

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

80 80

With Best Compliments

SubhashhBanerjeehMDPoojahBanerjeehMD

North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

With Best Compliments

SubhashhBanerjeehMDPoojahBanerjeehMD

North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

81 81

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

82 82

83 83

Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

84 84

Located in West Plano Texas ProActive Dental offers the highest level of personalized comfortable and comprehensive dental care for your entire family Dr Saha and her team are trained on the latest diagnostic systems and advanced equipment that put the practice on the leading edge of dental technol-

ogy ProActive Dental believes in high level of thoroughness in service and quality care through continued education and improvement A graduate of Baylor College of Dentistry Dr Saha has been practicing dentistry in the metroplex for over 22 years She offers affordable family and cosmetic dentistry in a com-fortable relaxing atmosphere Along with her qualified dental team she addresses each patientrsquos needs with state-of-the-art dental care focusing on patient education and preventive care

Dalla

s Nort

h Toll

way

Midw

ay Rd

Parkw

ood B

lvd

Willo

w Be

nd D

r

Windhaven Pkwy

ProActive Dental

Awards amp HonorsH Best of Plano Awards for 3 consecutive yearsH Americarsquos Top Dentist Award 2012H Talk of the Town Award for 5 consecutive yearsH Best Doctors amp Dentists Award 2012

PROACTIVE DENTAL

H Sedation Dentistry H Preventive Care H Lumineers Veneers Componeers

amp Tooth Color Bonding H Metal Free Crowns Bridges amp Dentures H Root Canals H Wisdom Teeth Extractions H ImplantsAbutments

All Periodontal Surgery H Invisalign H Emergencies Welcome H Financing Available H Most Insurance Accepted

ProActive Dental FP AD 615indd 1 93015 930 AM

With Best Compliments

From

Pallab amp Mita Chatterjee

Gangaraju HEnrolled Agent

Supriya PaiEnrolled Agent

Sudhir PaiCPA EA CGMA FCA

Sandeep ShroffMBA

Start-up Services

Budgets

Business Modelling

Funding

Investor Relations

Mergers amp Acquisitions

Pricing

Stock Options

Tax Efficient business structuring

Attest Services

Due Diligence

409A Valuation

Transfer Pricing

Fraud Investigations

Tax amp Retirement Planning

Employee and Executive Benefits

Individual amp Business Tax Filing

Business Formations

Bookkeeping amp Payroll

ITIN Preparation

FBAR amp Foreign Compliance

IRS Amnesty Programs

Notice representation

Sales Franchise Tax

PAN Card amp India Tax Filing

Inheritance amp Repatriation

Contact us at

Toll Free (888)-482-0279

Fax (888)-482-0280

Email infomytaxfilercom

Offices

Frisco TX 8765 Stockard Drive Unit 101 Frisco TX 75034

Irving TX 300 E Royal Lane Suite 127 Irving TX 75039

Dallas TX 13111 N Central Expressway Suite 8026 Dallas TX 75243

Fremont CA 42808 Christy Street Suite 122 Fremont CA 94538

TX CO CA registered CPA Firm

myStartUpCFO

As much CFO as you need

mytaxfilerTax filing simplified

R

Sudhir Pai CPA PLLCCertified Public Accountants

2146422931

Bengali A

ssocia

tion O

f Dalla

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Bengali A

ssociation O

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67 67

68 68

69 69

70 70

71 71

Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

Yasmin Misra

72 72

73 73

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

75 75

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

76 76

77 77

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

80 80

With Best Compliments

SubhashhBanerjeehMDPoojahBanerjeehMD

North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

With Best Compliments

SubhashhBanerjeehMDPoojahBanerjeehMD

North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

81 81

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

84 84

Located in West Plano Texas ProActive Dental offers the highest level of personalized comfortable and comprehensive dental care for your entire family Dr Saha and her team are trained on the latest diagnostic systems and advanced equipment that put the practice on the leading edge of dental technol-

ogy ProActive Dental believes in high level of thoroughness in service and quality care through continued education and improvement A graduate of Baylor College of Dentistry Dr Saha has been practicing dentistry in the metroplex for over 22 years She offers affordable family and cosmetic dentistry in a com-fortable relaxing atmosphere Along with her qualified dental team she addresses each patientrsquos needs with state-of-the-art dental care focusing on patient education and preventive care

Dalla

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ProActive Dental

Awards amp HonorsH Best of Plano Awards for 3 consecutive yearsH Americarsquos Top Dentist Award 2012H Talk of the Town Award for 5 consecutive yearsH Best Doctors amp Dentists Award 2012

PROACTIVE DENTAL

H Sedation Dentistry H Preventive Care H Lumineers Veneers Componeers

amp Tooth Color Bonding H Metal Free Crowns Bridges amp Dentures H Root Canals H Wisdom Teeth Extractions H ImplantsAbutments

All Periodontal Surgery H Invisalign H Emergencies Welcome H Financing Available H Most Insurance Accepted

ProActive Dental FP AD 615indd 1 93015 930 AM

With Best Compliments

From

Pallab amp Mita Chatterjee

Gangaraju HEnrolled Agent

Supriya PaiEnrolled Agent

Sudhir PaiCPA EA CGMA FCA

Sandeep ShroffMBA

Start-up Services

Budgets

Business Modelling

Funding

Investor Relations

Mergers amp Acquisitions

Pricing

Stock Options

Tax Efficient business structuring

Attest Services

Due Diligence

409A Valuation

Transfer Pricing

Fraud Investigations

Tax amp Retirement Planning

Employee and Executive Benefits

Individual amp Business Tax Filing

Business Formations

Bookkeeping amp Payroll

ITIN Preparation

FBAR amp Foreign Compliance

IRS Amnesty Programs

Notice representation

Sales Franchise Tax

PAN Card amp India Tax Filing

Inheritance amp Repatriation

Contact us at

Toll Free (888)-482-0279

Fax (888)-482-0280

Email infomytaxfilercom

Offices

Frisco TX 8765 Stockard Drive Unit 101 Frisco TX 75034

Irving TX 300 E Royal Lane Suite 127 Irving TX 75039

Dallas TX 13111 N Central Expressway Suite 8026 Dallas TX 75243

Fremont CA 42808 Christy Street Suite 122 Fremont CA 94538

TX CO CA registered CPA Firm

myStartUpCFO

As much CFO as you need

mytaxfilerTax filing simplified

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

78 78

79 79

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

80 80

With Best Compliments

SubhashhBanerjeehMDPoojahBanerjeehMD

North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

With Best Compliments

SubhashhBanerjeehMDPoojahBanerjeehMD

North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

81 81

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

82 82

83 83

Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

84 84

Located in West Plano Texas ProActive Dental offers the highest level of personalized comfortable and comprehensive dental care for your entire family Dr Saha and her team are trained on the latest diagnostic systems and advanced equipment that put the practice on the leading edge of dental technol-

ogy ProActive Dental believes in high level of thoroughness in service and quality care through continued education and improvement A graduate of Baylor College of Dentistry Dr Saha has been practicing dentistry in the metroplex for over 22 years She offers affordable family and cosmetic dentistry in a com-fortable relaxing atmosphere Along with her qualified dental team she addresses each patientrsquos needs with state-of-the-art dental care focusing on patient education and preventive care

Dalla

s Nort

h Toll

way

Midw

ay Rd

Parkw

ood B

lvd

Willo

w Be

nd D

r

Windhaven Pkwy

ProActive Dental

Awards amp HonorsH Best of Plano Awards for 3 consecutive yearsH Americarsquos Top Dentist Award 2012H Talk of the Town Award for 5 consecutive yearsH Best Doctors amp Dentists Award 2012

PROACTIVE DENTAL

H Sedation Dentistry H Preventive Care H Lumineers Veneers Componeers

amp Tooth Color Bonding H Metal Free Crowns Bridges amp Dentures H Root Canals H Wisdom Teeth Extractions H ImplantsAbutments

All Periodontal Surgery H Invisalign H Emergencies Welcome H Financing Available H Most Insurance Accepted

ProActive Dental FP AD 615indd 1 93015 930 AM

With Best Compliments

From

Pallab amp Mita Chatterjee

Gangaraju HEnrolled Agent

Supriya PaiEnrolled Agent

Sudhir PaiCPA EA CGMA FCA

Sandeep ShroffMBA

Start-up Services

Budgets

Business Modelling

Funding

Investor Relations

Mergers amp Acquisitions

Pricing

Stock Options

Tax Efficient business structuring

Attest Services

Due Diligence

409A Valuation

Transfer Pricing

Fraud Investigations

Tax amp Retirement Planning

Employee and Executive Benefits

Individual amp Business Tax Filing

Business Formations

Bookkeeping amp Payroll

ITIN Preparation

FBAR amp Foreign Compliance

IRS Amnesty Programs

Notice representation

Sales Franchise Tax

PAN Card amp India Tax Filing

Inheritance amp Repatriation

Contact us at

Toll Free (888)-482-0279

Fax (888)-482-0280

Email infomytaxfilercom

Offices

Frisco TX 8765 Stockard Drive Unit 101 Frisco TX 75034

Irving TX 300 E Royal Lane Suite 127 Irving TX 75039

Dallas TX 13111 N Central Expressway Suite 8026 Dallas TX 75243

Fremont CA 42808 Christy Street Suite 122 Fremont CA 94538

TX CO CA registered CPA Firm

myStartUpCFO

As much CFO as you need

mytaxfilerTax filing simplified

R

Sudhir Pai CPA PLLCCertified Public Accountants

2146422931

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tion O

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or visit us online at closetfactorycom

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plus Free Installation15 Off

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Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

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Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

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EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

78 78

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

80 80

With Best Compliments

SubhashhBanerjeehMDPoojahBanerjeehMD

North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

With Best Compliments

SubhashhBanerjeehMDPoojahBanerjeehMD

North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

81 81

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

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2143900600 Call for free design consultation

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copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

75 75

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

76 76

77 77

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

78 78

79 79

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

80 80

With Best Compliments

SubhashhBanerjeehMDPoojahBanerjeehMD

North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

With Best Compliments

SubhashhBanerjeehMDPoojahBanerjeehMD

North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

81 81

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

84 84

Located in West Plano Texas ProActive Dental offers the highest level of personalized comfortable and comprehensive dental care for your entire family Dr Saha and her team are trained on the latest diagnostic systems and advanced equipment that put the practice on the leading edge of dental technol-

ogy ProActive Dental believes in high level of thoroughness in service and quality care through continued education and improvement A graduate of Baylor College of Dentistry Dr Saha has been practicing dentistry in the metroplex for over 22 years She offers affordable family and cosmetic dentistry in a com-fortable relaxing atmosphere Along with her qualified dental team she addresses each patientrsquos needs with state-of-the-art dental care focusing on patient education and preventive care

Dalla

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Windhaven Pkwy

ProActive Dental

Awards amp HonorsH Best of Plano Awards for 3 consecutive yearsH Americarsquos Top Dentist Award 2012H Talk of the Town Award for 5 consecutive yearsH Best Doctors amp Dentists Award 2012

PROACTIVE DENTAL

H Sedation Dentistry H Preventive Care H Lumineers Veneers Componeers

amp Tooth Color Bonding H Metal Free Crowns Bridges amp Dentures H Root Canals H Wisdom Teeth Extractions H ImplantsAbutments

All Periodontal Surgery H Invisalign H Emergencies Welcome H Financing Available H Most Insurance Accepted

ProActive Dental FP AD 615indd 1 93015 930 AM

With Best Compliments

From

Pallab amp Mita Chatterjee

Gangaraju HEnrolled Agent

Supriya PaiEnrolled Agent

Sudhir PaiCPA EA CGMA FCA

Sandeep ShroffMBA

Start-up Services

Budgets

Business Modelling

Funding

Investor Relations

Mergers amp Acquisitions

Pricing

Stock Options

Tax Efficient business structuring

Attest Services

Due Diligence

409A Valuation

Transfer Pricing

Fraud Investigations

Tax amp Retirement Planning

Employee and Executive Benefits

Individual amp Business Tax Filing

Business Formations

Bookkeeping amp Payroll

ITIN Preparation

FBAR amp Foreign Compliance

IRS Amnesty Programs

Notice representation

Sales Franchise Tax

PAN Card amp India Tax Filing

Inheritance amp Repatriation

Contact us at

Toll Free (888)-482-0279

Fax (888)-482-0280

Email infomytaxfilercom

Offices

Frisco TX 8765 Stockard Drive Unit 101 Frisco TX 75034

Irving TX 300 E Royal Lane Suite 127 Irving TX 75039

Dallas TX 13111 N Central Expressway Suite 8026 Dallas TX 75243

Fremont CA 42808 Christy Street Suite 122 Fremont CA 94538

TX CO CA registered CPA Firm

myStartUpCFO

As much CFO as you need

mytaxfilerTax filing simplified

R

Sudhir Pai CPA PLLCCertified Public Accountants

2146422931

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71 71

Panda

Yasmin Misra

Panda

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72 72

73 73

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

75 75

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

76 76

77 77

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

78 78

79 79

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

80 80

With Best Compliments

SubhashhBanerjeehMDPoojahBanerjeehMD

North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

With Best Compliments

SubhashhBanerjeehMDPoojahBanerjeehMD

North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

81 81

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

82 82

83 83

Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

84 84

Located in West Plano Texas ProActive Dental offers the highest level of personalized comfortable and comprehensive dental care for your entire family Dr Saha and her team are trained on the latest diagnostic systems and advanced equipment that put the practice on the leading edge of dental technol-

ogy ProActive Dental believes in high level of thoroughness in service and quality care through continued education and improvement A graduate of Baylor College of Dentistry Dr Saha has been practicing dentistry in the metroplex for over 22 years She offers affordable family and cosmetic dentistry in a com-fortable relaxing atmosphere Along with her qualified dental team she addresses each patientrsquos needs with state-of-the-art dental care focusing on patient education and preventive care

Dalla

s Nort

h Toll

way

Midw

ay Rd

Parkw

ood B

lvd

Willo

w Be

nd D

r

Windhaven Pkwy

ProActive Dental

Awards amp HonorsH Best of Plano Awards for 3 consecutive yearsH Americarsquos Top Dentist Award 2012H Talk of the Town Award for 5 consecutive yearsH Best Doctors amp Dentists Award 2012

PROACTIVE DENTAL

H Sedation Dentistry H Preventive Care H Lumineers Veneers Componeers

amp Tooth Color Bonding H Metal Free Crowns Bridges amp Dentures H Root Canals H Wisdom Teeth Extractions H ImplantsAbutments

All Periodontal Surgery H Invisalign H Emergencies Welcome H Financing Available H Most Insurance Accepted

ProActive Dental FP AD 615indd 1 93015 930 AM

With Best Compliments

From

Pallab amp Mita Chatterjee

Gangaraju HEnrolled Agent

Supriya PaiEnrolled Agent

Sudhir PaiCPA EA CGMA FCA

Sandeep ShroffMBA

Start-up Services

Budgets

Business Modelling

Funding

Investor Relations

Mergers amp Acquisitions

Pricing

Stock Options

Tax Efficient business structuring

Attest Services

Due Diligence

409A Valuation

Transfer Pricing

Fraud Investigations

Tax amp Retirement Planning

Employee and Executive Benefits

Individual amp Business Tax Filing

Business Formations

Bookkeeping amp Payroll

ITIN Preparation

FBAR amp Foreign Compliance

IRS Amnesty Programs

Notice representation

Sales Franchise Tax

PAN Card amp India Tax Filing

Inheritance amp Repatriation

Contact us at

Toll Free (888)-482-0279

Fax (888)-482-0280

Email infomytaxfilercom

Offices

Frisco TX 8765 Stockard Drive Unit 101 Frisco TX 75034

Irving TX 300 E Royal Lane Suite 127 Irving TX 75039

Dallas TX 13111 N Central Expressway Suite 8026 Dallas TX 75243

Fremont CA 42808 Christy Street Suite 122 Fremont CA 94538

TX CO CA registered CPA Firm

myStartUpCFO

As much CFO as you need

mytaxfilerTax filing simplified

R

Sudhir Pai CPA PLLCCertified Public Accountants

2146422931

Bengali A

ssocia

tion O

f Dalla

s Fort W

orth

U

TSA

V 2

015

Bengali A

ssociation O

f D

allas Fort W

orth

U

TSA

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015

72 72

73 73

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

75 75

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

76 76

77 77

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

78 78

79 79

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

80 80

With Best Compliments

SubhashhBanerjeehMDPoojahBanerjeehMD

North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

With Best Compliments

SubhashhBanerjeehMDPoojahBanerjeehMD

North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

81 81

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

82 82

83 83

Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

84 84

Located in West Plano Texas ProActive Dental offers the highest level of personalized comfortable and comprehensive dental care for your entire family Dr Saha and her team are trained on the latest diagnostic systems and advanced equipment that put the practice on the leading edge of dental technol-

ogy ProActive Dental believes in high level of thoroughness in service and quality care through continued education and improvement A graduate of Baylor College of Dentistry Dr Saha has been practicing dentistry in the metroplex for over 22 years She offers affordable family and cosmetic dentistry in a com-fortable relaxing atmosphere Along with her qualified dental team she addresses each patientrsquos needs with state-of-the-art dental care focusing on patient education and preventive care

Dalla

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ProActive Dental

Awards amp HonorsH Best of Plano Awards for 3 consecutive yearsH Americarsquos Top Dentist Award 2012H Talk of the Town Award for 5 consecutive yearsH Best Doctors amp Dentists Award 2012

PROACTIVE DENTAL

H Sedation Dentistry H Preventive Care H Lumineers Veneers Componeers

amp Tooth Color Bonding H Metal Free Crowns Bridges amp Dentures H Root Canals H Wisdom Teeth Extractions H ImplantsAbutments

All Periodontal Surgery H Invisalign H Emergencies Welcome H Financing Available H Most Insurance Accepted

ProActive Dental FP AD 615indd 1 93015 930 AM

With Best Compliments

From

Pallab amp Mita Chatterjee

Gangaraju HEnrolled Agent

Supriya PaiEnrolled Agent

Sudhir PaiCPA EA CGMA FCA

Sandeep ShroffMBA

Start-up Services

Budgets

Business Modelling

Funding

Investor Relations

Mergers amp Acquisitions

Pricing

Stock Options

Tax Efficient business structuring

Attest Services

Due Diligence

409A Valuation

Transfer Pricing

Fraud Investigations

Tax amp Retirement Planning

Employee and Executive Benefits

Individual amp Business Tax Filing

Business Formations

Bookkeeping amp Payroll

ITIN Preparation

FBAR amp Foreign Compliance

IRS Amnesty Programs

Notice representation

Sales Franchise Tax

PAN Card amp India Tax Filing

Inheritance amp Repatriation

Contact us at

Toll Free (888)-482-0279

Fax (888)-482-0280

Email infomytaxfilercom

Offices

Frisco TX 8765 Stockard Drive Unit 101 Frisco TX 75034

Irving TX 300 E Royal Lane Suite 127 Irving TX 75039

Dallas TX 13111 N Central Expressway Suite 8026 Dallas TX 75243

Fremont CA 42808 Christy Street Suite 122 Fremont CA 94538

TX CO CA registered CPA Firm

myStartUpCFO

As much CFO as you need

mytaxfilerTax filing simplified

R

Sudhir Pai CPA PLLCCertified Public Accountants

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Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

Ma Durga

Tanushri Bhatt

74 74

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

75 75

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

76 76

77 77

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

80 80

With Best Compliments

SubhashhBanerjeehMDPoojahBanerjeehMD

North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

With Best Compliments

SubhashhBanerjeehMDPoojahBanerjeehMD

North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

81 81

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

82 82

83 83

Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

84 84

Located in West Plano Texas ProActive Dental offers the highest level of personalized comfortable and comprehensive dental care for your entire family Dr Saha and her team are trained on the latest diagnostic systems and advanced equipment that put the practice on the leading edge of dental technol-

ogy ProActive Dental believes in high level of thoroughness in service and quality care through continued education and improvement A graduate of Baylor College of Dentistry Dr Saha has been practicing dentistry in the metroplex for over 22 years She offers affordable family and cosmetic dentistry in a com-fortable relaxing atmosphere Along with her qualified dental team she addresses each patientrsquos needs with state-of-the-art dental care focusing on patient education and preventive care

Dalla

s Nort

h Toll

way

Midw

ay Rd

Parkw

ood B

lvd

Willo

w Be

nd D

r

Windhaven Pkwy

ProActive Dental

Awards amp HonorsH Best of Plano Awards for 3 consecutive yearsH Americarsquos Top Dentist Award 2012H Talk of the Town Award for 5 consecutive yearsH Best Doctors amp Dentists Award 2012

PROACTIVE DENTAL

H Sedation Dentistry H Preventive Care H Lumineers Veneers Componeers

amp Tooth Color Bonding H Metal Free Crowns Bridges amp Dentures H Root Canals H Wisdom Teeth Extractions H ImplantsAbutments

All Periodontal Surgery H Invisalign H Emergencies Welcome H Financing Available H Most Insurance Accepted

ProActive Dental FP AD 615indd 1 93015 930 AM

With Best Compliments

From

Pallab amp Mita Chatterjee

Gangaraju HEnrolled Agent

Supriya PaiEnrolled Agent

Sudhir PaiCPA EA CGMA FCA

Sandeep ShroffMBA

Start-up Services

Budgets

Business Modelling

Funding

Investor Relations

Mergers amp Acquisitions

Pricing

Stock Options

Tax Efficient business structuring

Attest Services

Due Diligence

409A Valuation

Transfer Pricing

Fraud Investigations

Tax amp Retirement Planning

Employee and Executive Benefits

Individual amp Business Tax Filing

Business Formations

Bookkeeping amp Payroll

ITIN Preparation

FBAR amp Foreign Compliance

IRS Amnesty Programs

Notice representation

Sales Franchise Tax

PAN Card amp India Tax Filing

Inheritance amp Repatriation

Contact us at

Toll Free (888)-482-0279

Fax (888)-482-0280

Email infomytaxfilercom

Offices

Frisco TX 8765 Stockard Drive Unit 101 Frisco TX 75034

Irving TX 300 E Royal Lane Suite 127 Irving TX 75039

Dallas TX 13111 N Central Expressway Suite 8026 Dallas TX 75243

Fremont CA 42808 Christy Street Suite 122 Fremont CA 94538

TX CO CA registered CPA Firm

myStartUpCFO

As much CFO as you need

mytaxfilerTax filing simplified

R

Sudhir Pai CPA PLLCCertified Public Accountants

2146422931

Bengali A

ssocia

tion O

f Dalla

s Fort W

orth

U

TSA

V 2

015

Bengali A

ssociation O

f D

allas Fort W

orth

U

TSA

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74 74

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

2143900600 Call for free design consultation

or visit us online at closetfactorycom

copy2015 Closet Factory All rights reserved

plus Free Installation15 Off

On purchase of $1500 or more Must be presented at time of purchase Not valid with any other offers

Limited time offer

the art of organization

Your wardrobe fi ts Shouldnrsquot your closet

Closets | Garages | Home Offi ces | Entertainment Centers| PantriesWall Beds | Wall Units | Craft Rooms | Laundry Rooms | Mud Rooms | Wine Rooms

75 75

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

76 76

77 77

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

78 78

79 79

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

80 80

With Best Compliments

SubhashhBanerjeehMDPoojahBanerjeehMD

North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

With Best Compliments

SubhashhBanerjeehMDPoojahBanerjeehMD

North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

81 81

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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83 83

Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

84 84

Located in West Plano Texas ProActive Dental offers the highest level of personalized comfortable and comprehensive dental care for your entire family Dr Saha and her team are trained on the latest diagnostic systems and advanced equipment that put the practice on the leading edge of dental technol-

ogy ProActive Dental believes in high level of thoroughness in service and quality care through continued education and improvement A graduate of Baylor College of Dentistry Dr Saha has been practicing dentistry in the metroplex for over 22 years She offers affordable family and cosmetic dentistry in a com-fortable relaxing atmosphere Along with her qualified dental team she addresses each patientrsquos needs with state-of-the-art dental care focusing on patient education and preventive care

Dalla

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way

Midw

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nd D

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ProActive Dental

Awards amp HonorsH Best of Plano Awards for 3 consecutive yearsH Americarsquos Top Dentist Award 2012H Talk of the Town Award for 5 consecutive yearsH Best Doctors amp Dentists Award 2012

PROACTIVE DENTAL

H Sedation Dentistry H Preventive Care H Lumineers Veneers Componeers

amp Tooth Color Bonding H Metal Free Crowns Bridges amp Dentures H Root Canals H Wisdom Teeth Extractions H ImplantsAbutments

All Periodontal Surgery H Invisalign H Emergencies Welcome H Financing Available H Most Insurance Accepted

ProActive Dental FP AD 615indd 1 93015 930 AM

With Best Compliments

From

Pallab amp Mita Chatterjee

Gangaraju HEnrolled Agent

Supriya PaiEnrolled Agent

Sudhir PaiCPA EA CGMA FCA

Sandeep ShroffMBA

Start-up Services

Budgets

Business Modelling

Funding

Investor Relations

Mergers amp Acquisitions

Pricing

Stock Options

Tax Efficient business structuring

Attest Services

Due Diligence

409A Valuation

Transfer Pricing

Fraud Investigations

Tax amp Retirement Planning

Employee and Executive Benefits

Individual amp Business Tax Filing

Business Formations

Bookkeeping amp Payroll

ITIN Preparation

FBAR amp Foreign Compliance

IRS Amnesty Programs

Notice representation

Sales Franchise Tax

PAN Card amp India Tax Filing

Inheritance amp Repatriation

Contact us at

Toll Free (888)-482-0279

Fax (888)-482-0280

Email infomytaxfilercom

Offices

Frisco TX 8765 Stockard Drive Unit 101 Frisco TX 75034

Irving TX 300 E Royal Lane Suite 127 Irving TX 75039

Dallas TX 13111 N Central Expressway Suite 8026 Dallas TX 75243

Fremont CA 42808 Christy Street Suite 122 Fremont CA 94538

TX CO CA registered CPA Firm

myStartUpCFO

As much CFO as you need

mytaxfilerTax filing simplified

R

Sudhir Pai CPA PLLCCertified Public Accountants

2146422931

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Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

Dogs are my favorite

Sidharta De

76 76

77 77

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

78 78

79 79

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

80 80

With Best Compliments

SubhashhBanerjeehMDPoojahBanerjeehMD

North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

With Best Compliments

SubhashhBanerjeehMDPoojahBanerjeehMD

North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

81 81

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

82 82

83 83

Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

84 84

Located in West Plano Texas ProActive Dental offers the highest level of personalized comfortable and comprehensive dental care for your entire family Dr Saha and her team are trained on the latest diagnostic systems and advanced equipment that put the practice on the leading edge of dental technol-

ogy ProActive Dental believes in high level of thoroughness in service and quality care through continued education and improvement A graduate of Baylor College of Dentistry Dr Saha has been practicing dentistry in the metroplex for over 22 years She offers affordable family and cosmetic dentistry in a com-fortable relaxing atmosphere Along with her qualified dental team she addresses each patientrsquos needs with state-of-the-art dental care focusing on patient education and preventive care

Dalla

s Nort

h Toll

way

Midw

ay Rd

Parkw

ood B

lvd

Willo

w Be

nd D

r

Windhaven Pkwy

ProActive Dental

Awards amp HonorsH Best of Plano Awards for 3 consecutive yearsH Americarsquos Top Dentist Award 2012H Talk of the Town Award for 5 consecutive yearsH Best Doctors amp Dentists Award 2012

PROACTIVE DENTAL

H Sedation Dentistry H Preventive Care H Lumineers Veneers Componeers

amp Tooth Color Bonding H Metal Free Crowns Bridges amp Dentures H Root Canals H Wisdom Teeth Extractions H ImplantsAbutments

All Periodontal Surgery H Invisalign H Emergencies Welcome H Financing Available H Most Insurance Accepted

ProActive Dental FP AD 615indd 1 93015 930 AM

With Best Compliments

From

Pallab amp Mita Chatterjee

Gangaraju HEnrolled Agent

Supriya PaiEnrolled Agent

Sudhir PaiCPA EA CGMA FCA

Sandeep ShroffMBA

Start-up Services

Budgets

Business Modelling

Funding

Investor Relations

Mergers amp Acquisitions

Pricing

Stock Options

Tax Efficient business structuring

Attest Services

Due Diligence

409A Valuation

Transfer Pricing

Fraud Investigations

Tax amp Retirement Planning

Employee and Executive Benefits

Individual amp Business Tax Filing

Business Formations

Bookkeeping amp Payroll

ITIN Preparation

FBAR amp Foreign Compliance

IRS Amnesty Programs

Notice representation

Sales Franchise Tax

PAN Card amp India Tax Filing

Inheritance amp Repatriation

Contact us at

Toll Free (888)-482-0279

Fax (888)-482-0280

Email infomytaxfilercom

Offices

Frisco TX 8765 Stockard Drive Unit 101 Frisco TX 75034

Irving TX 300 E Royal Lane Suite 127 Irving TX 75039

Dallas TX 13111 N Central Expressway Suite 8026 Dallas TX 75243

Fremont CA 42808 Christy Street Suite 122 Fremont CA 94538

TX CO CA registered CPA Firm

myStartUpCFO

As much CFO as you need

mytaxfilerTax filing simplified

R

Sudhir Pai CPA PLLCCertified Public Accountants

2146422931

Bengali A

ssocia

tion O

f Dalla

s Fort W

orth

U

TSA

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Bengali A

ssociation O

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76 76

77 77

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

78 78

79 79

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

80 80

With Best Compliments

SubhashhBanerjeehMDPoojahBanerjeehMD

North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

With Best Compliments

SubhashhBanerjeehMDPoojahBanerjeehMD

North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

81 81

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

82 82

83 83

Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

84 84

Located in West Plano Texas ProActive Dental offers the highest level of personalized comfortable and comprehensive dental care for your entire family Dr Saha and her team are trained on the latest diagnostic systems and advanced equipment that put the practice on the leading edge of dental technol-

ogy ProActive Dental believes in high level of thoroughness in service and quality care through continued education and improvement A graduate of Baylor College of Dentistry Dr Saha has been practicing dentistry in the metroplex for over 22 years She offers affordable family and cosmetic dentistry in a com-fortable relaxing atmosphere Along with her qualified dental team she addresses each patientrsquos needs with state-of-the-art dental care focusing on patient education and preventive care

Dalla

s Nort

h Toll

way

Midw

ay Rd

Parkw

ood B

lvd

Willo

w Be

nd D

r

Windhaven Pkwy

ProActive Dental

Awards amp HonorsH Best of Plano Awards for 3 consecutive yearsH Americarsquos Top Dentist Award 2012H Talk of the Town Award for 5 consecutive yearsH Best Doctors amp Dentists Award 2012

PROACTIVE DENTAL

H Sedation Dentistry H Preventive Care H Lumineers Veneers Componeers

amp Tooth Color Bonding H Metal Free Crowns Bridges amp Dentures H Root Canals H Wisdom Teeth Extractions H ImplantsAbutments

All Periodontal Surgery H Invisalign H Emergencies Welcome H Financing Available H Most Insurance Accepted

ProActive Dental FP AD 615indd 1 93015 930 AM

With Best Compliments

From

Pallab amp Mita Chatterjee

Gangaraju HEnrolled Agent

Supriya PaiEnrolled Agent

Sudhir PaiCPA EA CGMA FCA

Sandeep ShroffMBA

Start-up Services

Budgets

Business Modelling

Funding

Investor Relations

Mergers amp Acquisitions

Pricing

Stock Options

Tax Efficient business structuring

Attest Services

Due Diligence

409A Valuation

Transfer Pricing

Fraud Investigations

Tax amp Retirement Planning

Employee and Executive Benefits

Individual amp Business Tax Filing

Business Formations

Bookkeeping amp Payroll

ITIN Preparation

FBAR amp Foreign Compliance

IRS Amnesty Programs

Notice representation

Sales Franchise Tax

PAN Card amp India Tax Filing

Inheritance amp Repatriation

Contact us at

Toll Free (888)-482-0279

Fax (888)-482-0280

Email infomytaxfilercom

Offices

Frisco TX 8765 Stockard Drive Unit 101 Frisco TX 75034

Irving TX 300 E Royal Lane Suite 127 Irving TX 75039

Dallas TX 13111 N Central Expressway Suite 8026 Dallas TX 75243

Fremont CA 42808 Christy Street Suite 122 Fremont CA 94538

TX CO CA registered CPA Firm

myStartUpCFO

As much CFO as you need

mytaxfilerTax filing simplified

R

Sudhir Pai CPA PLLCCertified Public Accountants

2146422931

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77 77

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

EVOLUTION OF TECHNOLOGY

ISHAAN SARKAR

Technology is very important these days in the classroom Kids are using technology to research faster then just flipping through a book Since the devices are portable they take up less space Technology allows us to access people and ideas from all over the world

Students used to have to flip through a book which took them hours now kids use technology which works even faster Instead of using a glossary kids just type what they need Students donrsquot have to go to places to get information now they have a device right in front of them

Another way technology helps us research faster is if students have a question at home they can look it up or even message the teacher The internet also loads way faster then flipping through a book Wi-Fi and data connection has grown a lot stronger over the year Students keep their place by highlighting the piece of information that they need Technology is more useful and faster

Technology is also portable When Students have a big book on their desk they have to write their paper over the book and it feels very uncomfortable Instead now students have portable devices that are small and they can write their paper on their desk and carry it with them from class to class It fits in binders very easily so it doesnrsquot fall out and you end up losing it It also fits inside desks so that your papers can fit on the desk It also lowers your carrying load This lowers the weight on your load It also has silent buttons to keep your device from going off in class Itrsquos also helpful because you can take it anywhere and work on your work

It is good to take a device to a friend house so even if yoursquore not home you can still work on it If you need help from a friend that lives very far from you your device can message them and you can get help and information Even if yoursquore doing partner work at school you can work with your partners when each of you is at different places So you even work with people over a distance It is cool because you might have your smart friend help you

I love the new rule that schools have established these days Hooray for technology Plus I lost my Ipad at Bijoya for last 3 years Irsquom glad I got my Ipad back So have a nice day with your technology because I know I will

Image Courtesy Google Images

78 78

79 79

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

80 80

With Best Compliments

SubhashhBanerjeehMDPoojahBanerjeehMD

North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

With Best Compliments

SubhashhBanerjeehMDPoojahBanerjeehMD

North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

81 81

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

82 82

83 83

Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

84 84

Located in West Plano Texas ProActive Dental offers the highest level of personalized comfortable and comprehensive dental care for your entire family Dr Saha and her team are trained on the latest diagnostic systems and advanced equipment that put the practice on the leading edge of dental technol-

ogy ProActive Dental believes in high level of thoroughness in service and quality care through continued education and improvement A graduate of Baylor College of Dentistry Dr Saha has been practicing dentistry in the metroplex for over 22 years She offers affordable family and cosmetic dentistry in a com-fortable relaxing atmosphere Along with her qualified dental team she addresses each patientrsquos needs with state-of-the-art dental care focusing on patient education and preventive care

Dalla

s Nort

h Toll

way

Midw

ay Rd

Parkw

ood B

lvd

Willo

w Be

nd D

r

Windhaven Pkwy

ProActive Dental

Awards amp HonorsH Best of Plano Awards for 3 consecutive yearsH Americarsquos Top Dentist Award 2012H Talk of the Town Award for 5 consecutive yearsH Best Doctors amp Dentists Award 2012

PROACTIVE DENTAL

H Sedation Dentistry H Preventive Care H Lumineers Veneers Componeers

amp Tooth Color Bonding H Metal Free Crowns Bridges amp Dentures H Root Canals H Wisdom Teeth Extractions H ImplantsAbutments

All Periodontal Surgery H Invisalign H Emergencies Welcome H Financing Available H Most Insurance Accepted

ProActive Dental FP AD 615indd 1 93015 930 AM

With Best Compliments

From

Pallab amp Mita Chatterjee

Gangaraju HEnrolled Agent

Supriya PaiEnrolled Agent

Sudhir PaiCPA EA CGMA FCA

Sandeep ShroffMBA

Start-up Services

Budgets

Business Modelling

Funding

Investor Relations

Mergers amp Acquisitions

Pricing

Stock Options

Tax Efficient business structuring

Attest Services

Due Diligence

409A Valuation

Transfer Pricing

Fraud Investigations

Tax amp Retirement Planning

Employee and Executive Benefits

Individual amp Business Tax Filing

Business Formations

Bookkeeping amp Payroll

ITIN Preparation

FBAR amp Foreign Compliance

IRS Amnesty Programs

Notice representation

Sales Franchise Tax

PAN Card amp India Tax Filing

Inheritance amp Repatriation

Contact us at

Toll Free (888)-482-0279

Fax (888)-482-0280

Email infomytaxfilercom

Offices

Frisco TX 8765 Stockard Drive Unit 101 Frisco TX 75034

Irving TX 300 E Royal Lane Suite 127 Irving TX 75039

Dallas TX 13111 N Central Expressway Suite 8026 Dallas TX 75243

Fremont CA 42808 Christy Street Suite 122 Fremont CA 94538

TX CO CA registered CPA Firm

myStartUpCFO

As much CFO as you need

mytaxfilerTax filing simplified

R

Sudhir Pai CPA PLLCCertified Public Accountants

2146422931

Bengali A

ssocia

tion O

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Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

80 80

With Best Compliments

SubhashhBanerjeehMDPoojahBanerjeehMD

North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

With Best Compliments

SubhashhBanerjeehMDPoojahBanerjeehMD

North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

81 81

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

84 84

Located in West Plano Texas ProActive Dental offers the highest level of personalized comfortable and comprehensive dental care for your entire family Dr Saha and her team are trained on the latest diagnostic systems and advanced equipment that put the practice on the leading edge of dental technol-

ogy ProActive Dental believes in high level of thoroughness in service and quality care through continued education and improvement A graduate of Baylor College of Dentistry Dr Saha has been practicing dentistry in the metroplex for over 22 years She offers affordable family and cosmetic dentistry in a com-fortable relaxing atmosphere Along with her qualified dental team she addresses each patientrsquos needs with state-of-the-art dental care focusing on patient education and preventive care

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ProActive Dental

Awards amp HonorsH Best of Plano Awards for 3 consecutive yearsH Americarsquos Top Dentist Award 2012H Talk of the Town Award for 5 consecutive yearsH Best Doctors amp Dentists Award 2012

PROACTIVE DENTAL

H Sedation Dentistry H Preventive Care H Lumineers Veneers Componeers

amp Tooth Color Bonding H Metal Free Crowns Bridges amp Dentures H Root Canals H Wisdom Teeth Extractions H ImplantsAbutments

All Periodontal Surgery H Invisalign H Emergencies Welcome H Financing Available H Most Insurance Accepted

ProActive Dental FP AD 615indd 1 93015 930 AM

With Best Compliments

From

Pallab amp Mita Chatterjee

Gangaraju HEnrolled Agent

Supriya PaiEnrolled Agent

Sudhir PaiCPA EA CGMA FCA

Sandeep ShroffMBA

Start-up Services

Budgets

Business Modelling

Funding

Investor Relations

Mergers amp Acquisitions

Pricing

Stock Options

Tax Efficient business structuring

Attest Services

Due Diligence

409A Valuation

Transfer Pricing

Fraud Investigations

Tax amp Retirement Planning

Employee and Executive Benefits

Individual amp Business Tax Filing

Business Formations

Bookkeeping amp Payroll

ITIN Preparation

FBAR amp Foreign Compliance

IRS Amnesty Programs

Notice representation

Sales Franchise Tax

PAN Card amp India Tax Filing

Inheritance amp Repatriation

Contact us at

Toll Free (888)-482-0279

Fax (888)-482-0280

Email infomytaxfilercom

Offices

Frisco TX 8765 Stockard Drive Unit 101 Frisco TX 75034

Irving TX 300 E Royal Lane Suite 127 Irving TX 75039

Dallas TX 13111 N Central Expressway Suite 8026 Dallas TX 75243

Fremont CA 42808 Christy Street Suite 122 Fremont CA 94538

TX CO CA registered CPA Firm

myStartUpCFO

As much CFO as you need

mytaxfilerTax filing simplified

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79 79

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

Durga Devi (The Invincible)

By Simran Misra

(granddaughter of Ramjibon amp Bandana Ghose)

Age 11 Grade 6 Dallas Texas

Born from the bodies of the Gods

She stands mighty and tall

Fighting against all odds

A weapon in each hand

Mounted on a ferocious lion

She is the strongest in all the land

A battle was fought

For nine straight days

Until Mahishasura was finally caught

Another time she fought two brothers

Two demons named Shumba and Nishumba

And Kaushiki became Parvatirsquos other

From Kaushikirsquos wiggled eyebrow

Emerged the goddess Kali

And that is why it is to her we bow

80 80

With Best Compliments

SubhashhBanerjeehMDPoojahBanerjeehMD

North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

With Best Compliments

SubhashhBanerjeehMDPoojahBanerjeehMD

North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

81 81

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

82 82

83 83

Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

84 84

Located in West Plano Texas ProActive Dental offers the highest level of personalized comfortable and comprehensive dental care for your entire family Dr Saha and her team are trained on the latest diagnostic systems and advanced equipment that put the practice on the leading edge of dental technol-

ogy ProActive Dental believes in high level of thoroughness in service and quality care through continued education and improvement A graduate of Baylor College of Dentistry Dr Saha has been practicing dentistry in the metroplex for over 22 years She offers affordable family and cosmetic dentistry in a com-fortable relaxing atmosphere Along with her qualified dental team she addresses each patientrsquos needs with state-of-the-art dental care focusing on patient education and preventive care

Dalla

s Nort

h Toll

way

Midw

ay Rd

Parkw

ood B

lvd

Willo

w Be

nd D

r

Windhaven Pkwy

ProActive Dental

Awards amp HonorsH Best of Plano Awards for 3 consecutive yearsH Americarsquos Top Dentist Award 2012H Talk of the Town Award for 5 consecutive yearsH Best Doctors amp Dentists Award 2012

PROACTIVE DENTAL

H Sedation Dentistry H Preventive Care H Lumineers Veneers Componeers

amp Tooth Color Bonding H Metal Free Crowns Bridges amp Dentures H Root Canals H Wisdom Teeth Extractions H ImplantsAbutments

All Periodontal Surgery H Invisalign H Emergencies Welcome H Financing Available H Most Insurance Accepted

ProActive Dental FP AD 615indd 1 93015 930 AM

With Best Compliments

From

Pallab amp Mita Chatterjee

Gangaraju HEnrolled Agent

Supriya PaiEnrolled Agent

Sudhir PaiCPA EA CGMA FCA

Sandeep ShroffMBA

Start-up Services

Budgets

Business Modelling

Funding

Investor Relations

Mergers amp Acquisitions

Pricing

Stock Options

Tax Efficient business structuring

Attest Services

Due Diligence

409A Valuation

Transfer Pricing

Fraud Investigations

Tax amp Retirement Planning

Employee and Executive Benefits

Individual amp Business Tax Filing

Business Formations

Bookkeeping amp Payroll

ITIN Preparation

FBAR amp Foreign Compliance

IRS Amnesty Programs

Notice representation

Sales Franchise Tax

PAN Card amp India Tax Filing

Inheritance amp Repatriation

Contact us at

Toll Free (888)-482-0279

Fax (888)-482-0280

Email infomytaxfilercom

Offices

Frisco TX 8765 Stockard Drive Unit 101 Frisco TX 75034

Irving TX 300 E Royal Lane Suite 127 Irving TX 75039

Dallas TX 13111 N Central Expressway Suite 8026 Dallas TX 75243

Fremont CA 42808 Christy Street Suite 122 Fremont CA 94538

TX CO CA registered CPA Firm

myStartUpCFO

As much CFO as you need

mytaxfilerTax filing simplified

R

Sudhir Pai CPA PLLCCertified Public Accountants

2146422931

Bengali A

ssocia

tion O

f Dalla

s Fort W

orth

U

TSA

V 2

015

Bengali A

ssociation O

f D

allas Fort W

orth

U

TSA

V 2

015

80 80

With Best Compliments

SubhashhBanerjeehMDPoojahBanerjeehMD

North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

With Best Compliments

SubhashhBanerjeehMDPoojahBanerjeehMD

North Texas Rheumatology PA8220 Walnut Hill lane

Suite 414Dallas TX 75231

Ph (469) 916 0677

81 81

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

82 82

83 83

Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

84 84

Located in West Plano Texas ProActive Dental offers the highest level of personalized comfortable and comprehensive dental care for your entire family Dr Saha and her team are trained on the latest diagnostic systems and advanced equipment that put the practice on the leading edge of dental technol-

ogy ProActive Dental believes in high level of thoroughness in service and quality care through continued education and improvement A graduate of Baylor College of Dentistry Dr Saha has been practicing dentistry in the metroplex for over 22 years She offers affordable family and cosmetic dentistry in a com-fortable relaxing atmosphere Along with her qualified dental team she addresses each patientrsquos needs with state-of-the-art dental care focusing on patient education and preventive care

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ProActive Dental

Awards amp HonorsH Best of Plano Awards for 3 consecutive yearsH Americarsquos Top Dentist Award 2012H Talk of the Town Award for 5 consecutive yearsH Best Doctors amp Dentists Award 2012

PROACTIVE DENTAL

H Sedation Dentistry H Preventive Care H Lumineers Veneers Componeers

amp Tooth Color Bonding H Metal Free Crowns Bridges amp Dentures H Root Canals H Wisdom Teeth Extractions H ImplantsAbutments

All Periodontal Surgery H Invisalign H Emergencies Welcome H Financing Available H Most Insurance Accepted

ProActive Dental FP AD 615indd 1 93015 930 AM

With Best Compliments

From

Pallab amp Mita Chatterjee

Gangaraju HEnrolled Agent

Supriya PaiEnrolled Agent

Sudhir PaiCPA EA CGMA FCA

Sandeep ShroffMBA

Start-up Services

Budgets

Business Modelling

Funding

Investor Relations

Mergers amp Acquisitions

Pricing

Stock Options

Tax Efficient business structuring

Attest Services

Due Diligence

409A Valuation

Transfer Pricing

Fraud Investigations

Tax amp Retirement Planning

Employee and Executive Benefits

Individual amp Business Tax Filing

Business Formations

Bookkeeping amp Payroll

ITIN Preparation

FBAR amp Foreign Compliance

IRS Amnesty Programs

Notice representation

Sales Franchise Tax

PAN Card amp India Tax Filing

Inheritance amp Repatriation

Contact us at

Toll Free (888)-482-0279

Fax (888)-482-0280

Email infomytaxfilercom

Offices

Frisco TX 8765 Stockard Drive Unit 101 Frisco TX 75034

Irving TX 300 E Royal Lane Suite 127 Irving TX 75039

Dallas TX 13111 N Central Expressway Suite 8026 Dallas TX 75243

Fremont CA 42808 Christy Street Suite 122 Fremont CA 94538

TX CO CA registered CPA Firm

myStartUpCFO

As much CFO as you need

mytaxfilerTax filing simplified

R

Sudhir Pai CPA PLLCCertified Public Accountants

2146422931

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Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

Thank You

An event of this magnitude would not have been possible without the selfless sacrifice and commitment of our extended team of committee members and countless volunteers While we mean to acknowledge the help of everyone involved we apologize in advance for any inadvertent omissions We salute all the wonderful community members who voluntarily roll up their sleeves and help us out during the festivities and support us in so many ways that are not even noticed This is our humble effort to recognize some of the many valuable contributions at the time of going to print Our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors and donors whose generous support goes a long way to defray the costs of presenting events of this scale with the highest quality programs at modest admission rates We also take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of our family members who have endured with us as we put aside our personal and professional priorities to bring you Durgotsav 2015 The BA-DFW Committee

Extended Committee

Ananya Banerjee Sagnik Chanda Sumanta Naha Saumajit Mukherjee

(Partial) List of Volunteers

Abani Karmakar Akshita Bhattacharya Amrita Pramanik Anannya Bose Ananya Bose Ananya Kundu Aneesh Roy Anindita Bhattacharjee Anindita Ghosh Anindita Sinha Annie Chatterjee Antara Chatterjee Anumita Ghosh Aparajita Ghosh Aparna Saha Arindam Adhikary Arindam Bhattacharya Ashoke Ghoshal Bipasha Mukherjee Chitra Basak Debjani Bandopadhyay Gargi Dasgupta Gargi Majumdar Gopa Mondal Gurudas Paramanik Ishita Chatterjee Jaideep Dutt Jonaki Bhattacharya Joy Bhattacharya Joyita Maji Kanina Sarkar Madhuri Basu Malini Ghoshal Manju Mitra Manjula Saha Mathias Odisio Monalisa Mitra Moushumi Mukherjee Pankaj Choudhury Papri Nath Ranu Baidya Ranu Karmakar Ranu Karmakar Rikhi Majumdar Ritika Bhattacharya Riya Roy Roma Majumdar Runa Chakraborty Sabita Pyne Saha Sabita Saha Sabori Saha Saloni Banerjee Sarmistha Lahiri Sayahnika Bhattacharya Shahana Dutt Shampa Majumdar Sharmila Bose Sharmistha Lahiri Shikha Sarkar Shilpi Dev Purkayastha Shiuly Ghosh Shomi Guho Shyamal Sarkar Shyamali poddar Shyamali Roy Soma Das Soumya Basu Subhendu Mondal Sudeshna Basu Sudeshna Chakraborty Sudeshna Ghose Sudipa Roy Sujata Majumdar Sumita Ghoshal Surmita Chatterjee Swapna Haldar Swaralipi Kar Mistu Swati Chowdhury Tapas Mandal Tathagata Chatterjee

Tushar Basu Uttama Nag

82 82

83 83

Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

84 84

Located in West Plano Texas ProActive Dental offers the highest level of personalized comfortable and comprehensive dental care for your entire family Dr Saha and her team are trained on the latest diagnostic systems and advanced equipment that put the practice on the leading edge of dental technol-

ogy ProActive Dental believes in high level of thoroughness in service and quality care through continued education and improvement A graduate of Baylor College of Dentistry Dr Saha has been practicing dentistry in the metroplex for over 22 years She offers affordable family and cosmetic dentistry in a com-fortable relaxing atmosphere Along with her qualified dental team she addresses each patientrsquos needs with state-of-the-art dental care focusing on patient education and preventive care

Dalla

s Nort

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way

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nd D

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Windhaven Pkwy

ProActive Dental

Awards amp HonorsH Best of Plano Awards for 3 consecutive yearsH Americarsquos Top Dentist Award 2012H Talk of the Town Award for 5 consecutive yearsH Best Doctors amp Dentists Award 2012

PROACTIVE DENTAL

H Sedation Dentistry H Preventive Care H Lumineers Veneers Componeers

amp Tooth Color Bonding H Metal Free Crowns Bridges amp Dentures H Root Canals H Wisdom Teeth Extractions H ImplantsAbutments

All Periodontal Surgery H Invisalign H Emergencies Welcome H Financing Available H Most Insurance Accepted

ProActive Dental FP AD 615indd 1 93015 930 AM

With Best Compliments

From

Pallab amp Mita Chatterjee

Gangaraju HEnrolled Agent

Supriya PaiEnrolled Agent

Sudhir PaiCPA EA CGMA FCA

Sandeep ShroffMBA

Start-up Services

Budgets

Business Modelling

Funding

Investor Relations

Mergers amp Acquisitions

Pricing

Stock Options

Tax Efficient business structuring

Attest Services

Due Diligence

409A Valuation

Transfer Pricing

Fraud Investigations

Tax amp Retirement Planning

Employee and Executive Benefits

Individual amp Business Tax Filing

Business Formations

Bookkeeping amp Payroll

ITIN Preparation

FBAR amp Foreign Compliance

IRS Amnesty Programs

Notice representation

Sales Franchise Tax

PAN Card amp India Tax Filing

Inheritance amp Repatriation

Contact us at

Toll Free (888)-482-0279

Fax (888)-482-0280

Email infomytaxfilercom

Offices

Frisco TX 8765 Stockard Drive Unit 101 Frisco TX 75034

Irving TX 300 E Royal Lane Suite 127 Irving TX 75039

Dallas TX 13111 N Central Expressway Suite 8026 Dallas TX 75243

Fremont CA 42808 Christy Street Suite 122 Fremont CA 94538

TX CO CA registered CPA Firm

myStartUpCFO

As much CFO as you need

mytaxfilerTax filing simplified

R

Sudhir Pai CPA PLLCCertified Public Accountants

2146422931

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83 83

Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

84 84

Located in West Plano Texas ProActive Dental offers the highest level of personalized comfortable and comprehensive dental care for your entire family Dr Saha and her team are trained on the latest diagnostic systems and advanced equipment that put the practice on the leading edge of dental technol-

ogy ProActive Dental believes in high level of thoroughness in service and quality care through continued education and improvement A graduate of Baylor College of Dentistry Dr Saha has been practicing dentistry in the metroplex for over 22 years She offers affordable family and cosmetic dentistry in a com-fortable relaxing atmosphere Along with her qualified dental team she addresses each patientrsquos needs with state-of-the-art dental care focusing on patient education and preventive care

Dalla

s Nort

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way

Midw

ay Rd

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ood B

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Willo

w Be

nd D

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Windhaven Pkwy

ProActive Dental

Awards amp HonorsH Best of Plano Awards for 3 consecutive yearsH Americarsquos Top Dentist Award 2012H Talk of the Town Award for 5 consecutive yearsH Best Doctors amp Dentists Award 2012

PROACTIVE DENTAL

H Sedation Dentistry H Preventive Care H Lumineers Veneers Componeers

amp Tooth Color Bonding H Metal Free Crowns Bridges amp Dentures H Root Canals H Wisdom Teeth Extractions H ImplantsAbutments

All Periodontal Surgery H Invisalign H Emergencies Welcome H Financing Available H Most Insurance Accepted

ProActive Dental FP AD 615indd 1 93015 930 AM

With Best Compliments

From

Pallab amp Mita Chatterjee

Gangaraju HEnrolled Agent

Supriya PaiEnrolled Agent

Sudhir PaiCPA EA CGMA FCA

Sandeep ShroffMBA

Start-up Services

Budgets

Business Modelling

Funding

Investor Relations

Mergers amp Acquisitions

Pricing

Stock Options

Tax Efficient business structuring

Attest Services

Due Diligence

409A Valuation

Transfer Pricing

Fraud Investigations

Tax amp Retirement Planning

Employee and Executive Benefits

Individual amp Business Tax Filing

Business Formations

Bookkeeping amp Payroll

ITIN Preparation

FBAR amp Foreign Compliance

IRS Amnesty Programs

Notice representation

Sales Franchise Tax

PAN Card amp India Tax Filing

Inheritance amp Repatriation

Contact us at

Toll Free (888)-482-0279

Fax (888)-482-0280

Email infomytaxfilercom

Offices

Frisco TX 8765 Stockard Drive Unit 101 Frisco TX 75034

Irving TX 300 E Royal Lane Suite 127 Irving TX 75039

Dallas TX 13111 N Central Expressway Suite 8026 Dallas TX 75243

Fremont CA 42808 Christy Street Suite 122 Fremont CA 94538

TX CO CA registered CPA Firm

myStartUpCFO

As much CFO as you need

mytaxfilerTax filing simplified

R

Sudhir Pai CPA PLLCCertified Public Accountants

2146422931

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Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

Name Page Name PageAarohi BADFW 38 Indo Pak World Market 6Ameriprise Financial Advisor 28 Kids Choice 34Amir amp Naseem Hussain 24 Maharaja Restaurant 54Ann and Dibyendu Mukherjee 84 Mita amp Pallab Chatterjee Inside BackAnu amp Arun Agarwal 10 My Tax Filer Back CoverBhog Sponsors 1 42 NY Life - Probir Kundu 76Bhog Sponsors 2 46 NY Life - Sudhir Parikh 68Bhog Sponsors 3 48 Piyal and Hiranyava Bhadra 82Bhog Sponsors 4 50 Proactive Dental Inside FrontBhog Sponsors 5 52 PWC 44Bronze Patrons 1 18 PWC 45Bronze Patrons 2 20 Rowlett Mortgage 12Classik Management 70 Ruchi Palace 72Closet Factory 74 Silver Patrons 1 14Eye amp Vision 36 Silver Patrons 2 16Farmers Insurance 40 Subhash amp Pooja Banerjee 80Floor Hut 30 Tangerine Salon 26Gaitonde Subhash amp Sarita 22 TWFG Insurance 4Give Me Insurance 32 Aditi and Dhritiman Saha 78

Advertisers Index

84 84

Located in West Plano Texas ProActive Dental offers the highest level of personalized comfortable and comprehensive dental care for your entire family Dr Saha and her team are trained on the latest diagnostic systems and advanced equipment that put the practice on the leading edge of dental technol-

ogy ProActive Dental believes in high level of thoroughness in service and quality care through continued education and improvement A graduate of Baylor College of Dentistry Dr Saha has been practicing dentistry in the metroplex for over 22 years She offers affordable family and cosmetic dentistry in a com-fortable relaxing atmosphere Along with her qualified dental team she addresses each patientrsquos needs with state-of-the-art dental care focusing on patient education and preventive care

Dalla

s Nort

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way

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Windhaven Pkwy

ProActive Dental

Awards amp HonorsH Best of Plano Awards for 3 consecutive yearsH Americarsquos Top Dentist Award 2012H Talk of the Town Award for 5 consecutive yearsH Best Doctors amp Dentists Award 2012

PROACTIVE DENTAL

H Sedation Dentistry H Preventive Care H Lumineers Veneers Componeers

amp Tooth Color Bonding H Metal Free Crowns Bridges amp Dentures H Root Canals H Wisdom Teeth Extractions H ImplantsAbutments

All Periodontal Surgery H Invisalign H Emergencies Welcome H Financing Available H Most Insurance Accepted

ProActive Dental FP AD 615indd 1 93015 930 AM

With Best Compliments

From

Pallab amp Mita Chatterjee

Gangaraju HEnrolled Agent

Supriya PaiEnrolled Agent

Sudhir PaiCPA EA CGMA FCA

Sandeep ShroffMBA

Start-up Services

Budgets

Business Modelling

Funding

Investor Relations

Mergers amp Acquisitions

Pricing

Stock Options

Tax Efficient business structuring

Attest Services

Due Diligence

409A Valuation

Transfer Pricing

Fraud Investigations

Tax amp Retirement Planning

Employee and Executive Benefits

Individual amp Business Tax Filing

Business Formations

Bookkeeping amp Payroll

ITIN Preparation

FBAR amp Foreign Compliance

IRS Amnesty Programs

Notice representation

Sales Franchise Tax

PAN Card amp India Tax Filing

Inheritance amp Repatriation

Contact us at

Toll Free (888)-482-0279

Fax (888)-482-0280

Email infomytaxfilercom

Offices

Frisco TX 8765 Stockard Drive Unit 101 Frisco TX 75034

Irving TX 300 E Royal Lane Suite 127 Irving TX 75039

Dallas TX 13111 N Central Expressway Suite 8026 Dallas TX 75243

Fremont CA 42808 Christy Street Suite 122 Fremont CA 94538

TX CO CA registered CPA Firm

myStartUpCFO

As much CFO as you need

mytaxfilerTax filing simplified

R

Sudhir Pai CPA PLLCCertified Public Accountants

2146422931

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84 84

Located in West Plano Texas ProActive Dental offers the highest level of personalized comfortable and comprehensive dental care for your entire family Dr Saha and her team are trained on the latest diagnostic systems and advanced equipment that put the practice on the leading edge of dental technol-

ogy ProActive Dental believes in high level of thoroughness in service and quality care through continued education and improvement A graduate of Baylor College of Dentistry Dr Saha has been practicing dentistry in the metroplex for over 22 years She offers affordable family and cosmetic dentistry in a com-fortable relaxing atmosphere Along with her qualified dental team she addresses each patientrsquos needs with state-of-the-art dental care focusing on patient education and preventive care

Dalla

s Nort

h Toll

way

Midw

ay Rd

Parkw

ood B

lvd

Willo

w Be

nd D

r

Windhaven Pkwy

ProActive Dental

Awards amp HonorsH Best of Plano Awards for 3 consecutive yearsH Americarsquos Top Dentist Award 2012H Talk of the Town Award for 5 consecutive yearsH Best Doctors amp Dentists Award 2012

PROACTIVE DENTAL

H Sedation Dentistry H Preventive Care H Lumineers Veneers Componeers

amp Tooth Color Bonding H Metal Free Crowns Bridges amp Dentures H Root Canals H Wisdom Teeth Extractions H ImplantsAbutments

All Periodontal Surgery H Invisalign H Emergencies Welcome H Financing Available H Most Insurance Accepted

ProActive Dental FP AD 615indd 1 93015 930 AM

With Best Compliments

From

Pallab amp Mita Chatterjee

Gangaraju HEnrolled Agent

Supriya PaiEnrolled Agent

Sudhir PaiCPA EA CGMA FCA

Sandeep ShroffMBA

Start-up Services

Budgets

Business Modelling

Funding

Investor Relations

Mergers amp Acquisitions

Pricing

Stock Options

Tax Efficient business structuring

Attest Services

Due Diligence

409A Valuation

Transfer Pricing

Fraud Investigations

Tax amp Retirement Planning

Employee and Executive Benefits

Individual amp Business Tax Filing

Business Formations

Bookkeeping amp Payroll

ITIN Preparation

FBAR amp Foreign Compliance

IRS Amnesty Programs

Notice representation

Sales Franchise Tax

PAN Card amp India Tax Filing

Inheritance amp Repatriation

Contact us at

Toll Free (888)-482-0279

Fax (888)-482-0280

Email infomytaxfilercom

Offices

Frisco TX 8765 Stockard Drive Unit 101 Frisco TX 75034

Irving TX 300 E Royal Lane Suite 127 Irving TX 75039

Dallas TX 13111 N Central Expressway Suite 8026 Dallas TX 75243

Fremont CA 42808 Christy Street Suite 122 Fremont CA 94538

TX CO CA registered CPA Firm

myStartUpCFO

As much CFO as you need

mytaxfilerTax filing simplified

R

Sudhir Pai CPA PLLCCertified Public Accountants

2146422931

Bengali A

ssocia

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Bengali A

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Located in West Plano Texas ProActive Dental offers the highest level of personalized comfortable and comprehensive dental care for your entire family Dr Saha and her team are trained on the latest diagnostic systems and advanced equipment that put the practice on the leading edge of dental technol-

ogy ProActive Dental believes in high level of thoroughness in service and quality care through continued education and improvement A graduate of Baylor College of Dentistry Dr Saha has been practicing dentistry in the metroplex for over 22 years She offers affordable family and cosmetic dentistry in a com-fortable relaxing atmosphere Along with her qualified dental team she addresses each patientrsquos needs with state-of-the-art dental care focusing on patient education and preventive care

Dalla

s Nort

h Toll

way

Midw

ay Rd

Parkw

ood B

lvd

Willo

w Be

nd D

r

Windhaven Pkwy

ProActive Dental

Awards amp HonorsH Best of Plano Awards for 3 consecutive yearsH Americarsquos Top Dentist Award 2012H Talk of the Town Award for 5 consecutive yearsH Best Doctors amp Dentists Award 2012

PROACTIVE DENTAL

H Sedation Dentistry H Preventive Care H Lumineers Veneers Componeers

amp Tooth Color Bonding H Metal Free Crowns Bridges amp Dentures H Root Canals H Wisdom Teeth Extractions H ImplantsAbutments

All Periodontal Surgery H Invisalign H Emergencies Welcome H Financing Available H Most Insurance Accepted

ProActive Dental FP AD 615indd 1 93015 930 AM

With Best Compliments

From

Pallab amp Mita Chatterjee

Gangaraju HEnrolled Agent

Supriya PaiEnrolled Agent

Sudhir PaiCPA EA CGMA FCA

Sandeep ShroffMBA

Start-up Services

Budgets

Business Modelling

Funding

Investor Relations

Mergers amp Acquisitions

Pricing

Stock Options

Tax Efficient business structuring

Attest Services

Due Diligence

409A Valuation

Transfer Pricing

Fraud Investigations

Tax amp Retirement Planning

Employee and Executive Benefits

Individual amp Business Tax Filing

Business Formations

Bookkeeping amp Payroll

ITIN Preparation

FBAR amp Foreign Compliance

IRS Amnesty Programs

Notice representation

Sales Franchise Tax

PAN Card amp India Tax Filing

Inheritance amp Repatriation

Contact us at

Toll Free (888)-482-0279

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