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MehakFashion Editor

CarolinaContributing EditorAdvisory Board

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Chaitali SinhaContributing Editor

Jigaysa LabrooEditor, Advisory Board

Gaurav BansalManaging Editor

Gitin SinglaBrand Ambassador

Manisha TuliBrand Ambassador

Dr. Ayush PandeyHealth Editor

Devin ChristensenCopy Editor

Tanya OzielAdvisory BoardFinancial Advisor

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Our JourneyYou asked for it... So here it is. This, friends, is story of the origin of teenage venture called the FRiEnDz by teens, for teens all about teens. How did it all begin? What makes it special? Let us see...

The... Teenage!Teenage is very important part of human life. It is a stage when we leave our childhood and set foot in adulthood. What we become now shall be with us for rest of our lives. Our principles, thinking, beliefs, body everything. And that is why it is exciting... these 7 years of teens deciding rest of our lives. It is so exciting and fascinating to see what talent lies in teens today. Brilliance of Sun, Wisdom beyond comprehension, and much more... Alas! Half of it goes unexplored and passes unnoticed to the times when it can be of no use.

The FilmInspired by all the talent around and inside a guy dreamt of making a movie, Why a movie? is beyond scope of this article. There began the struggle or

should we say the adventure. If it was some developed city, making a mere movie wouldnt be a big thing. But in a small city in India, it was a big thing. In cozy winter afternoons, the script was written and all was set. And when it was about to began, all failed! Not

once not twice but 4 times! Last time when it failed... no one turned up on shooting location!The BirthThat couldve been the end, but it could not! Lessons were learned and now began the task to acquire support

for the movie. And to that necessity FRiEnDz the teenaged magazine was born. The 1st edition (or issue as it was called back then) took the whole month of May to prepare. And on 18th June it went live! (Hence marking our birthday).Word of mouth and social networks (orkut, facebook etc.) were the life line of the magazine. Which still remains so, we get more readers when our present readers refer us to others.

Whats special in us?Very next month July 2008 Issue was out featuring our first cover model Taramdeep Singh which set clear outline of magazine: It was not a celebrity gossip teen magazine, it

is not a magazine which searches for perfection, it wasnt too girly or boyish.

This magazine was to be voice of common teens, teens that have great potential. A magazine which presents teens as they are not as they should be, Taramdeep was no super-model of film star and none were those who followed; they are teens with dreams, teens who believe in themselves. Thanks to Nina Brar for inspiration.

Team GrowsBy the time August

Health Special Issue came out, we had some very important members in our team Ex-Sub-Editor and Ex-Managing Editor: Anju Kalara, Advisor: Mr. Harinder Mohan Singh and Nina Brar and Ex-Fashion Editor: Parneet Sidhu. Then came the September 2008 Issue became so popular that we crossed bench mark of 1000 readers! We also had our 1st Brand Abassador Election and chose face of teen Gagandeep

and Aikum.

A Domain Name!Till this time our presence was on a sub-domain: http://frndz.terapad.com and with release of October 2008 issue we had our own web identity:

http://thefriendz.biz The Google Advertisements on our website is our main source of income that could provide us the recourse to keep up the website.

Er...Then came a setback, due to lack of team effort and some wrong choices, we could not release magazine for next 2 months. But nevertheless, we came back with Winter 2008-09 Edition in January 2009 (Yea! Now we call them editions) which resulted in us topping Google search results.In February our readership crossed 1800 readers, and there was another dream set forth Universal Union. Yet

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Sourabh Gupta

Do you have a foolproof business ideabut don't know how to execute sinceyou neither have the money nor theexperience? Worry not! Just contact a

startup service provider. It will nurture yourbig idea and help you launch your dreamproject.

One such well-known helper is MorpheusVenture Partners (MVP) and the good news isthat it's looking for big ideas from the City andthe region.

"Come to us if your venture is at the conceptstage. We will invest capital, in terms of time,expertise and manpower, and become a part ofyour team for six months. We will help youbuild business, launch you and then get out ofthe way," says Sameer Guglani, the company'sfounder, and a B.Tech from Thapar University.

The babies of MPV have become big namestoday. Intablogs, one of the world's topmost cit-izen journalism websites and blog networksrun by a 27-year-old from Shimla.

Deskaway, one of world's top companies thatenable small businesses and teams to organ-ise, manage and track their work online. SutraHR, a premier firm that hires people for start-up companies. Crederity which verifies identi-ties and credentials, including background,education, and employment history for compa-nies, job sites like Naukri.com and matrimoni-al sites like Simplymarry.com andCommonfloor, a site which help you connect toyour neighbours in your apartment block.

"We prefer working with young entrepre-neurs, particularly fresh college graduates.Over 60 per cent of our startup companies arerun by people below 30 years," says NandiniHirianniah, the company's partner, and an MSfrom Bangalore University.

If you are interested and you have a viableproject, Bangalore-based MPV is invitingapplications. "We plan to select seven to eight

new startups for two batches," says Sameer. "Agood business proposal arises out of a gap inthe market. But many times, the idea keepschanging and what is launched is differentform what one started with," says Nandini.

What MPV will gain out of helping a start-up is ownership of a small part of its equity.So if the company does well, MPV gets bigreturns. "But of all the startups we will help,35 per cent will fail, 35 per cent will give nega-tive returns and 30 per cent will give positivereturns. Of these, only 10 per cent will proba-bly become star performers and that's ourreward," says Sameer.

Sameer and Nandini, too, once had a startup Madhouse Media, India's first movie rentalcompany which was acquired bySeventymm in 2007.

For more, visit www.morpheusventures.com [email protected]

Lets talk business

DID YOU KNOW? Shyam Kaushal played body double forMithun Chakraborty and Sanjay Dutt

during his days as a stuntman.

Chandigarh, Thursday April 2, 2009

4 City

Chandigarh girl Joanna Magee, an alumnusof St Stephen's School and a student of cos-metology, has just finished her shootingschedule for MTV Splitsville 2. Joanna

participated in the show and was also adjudged thequeen in the show, which gave her the power todump any boy on the show.

Back in Town, Joanna says, "I was selected forSplitsville Season I too but I couldn't accept itbecause I was not well at that time. But I auditionedfor Season II in Mohali and got selected." On thechanged format of the show, she adds, "Last year, 20girls were wooing two boys, this time there are ninegirls and nine boys. In fact, I have been selected thequeen after all the boys voted for me. Similarly, aking has also been chosen who has the power todump the girls. As the show progresses, another girlwill be selected as the queen and she would standopposite me. Out of the two of us whoever wins willbe the final winner. It is the same for the boys."

Joanna has earlier participated in Victoria Faceof the Year event where she was adjudged the sec-ond runner up. She adds, "I am just back from CasaColvale in Goa where the show was shot. I had funwhile shooting for the show. I made friends butonly with boys who were easy to get along withthan the girls, who had their own axe to grind."

Joanna is now all set to become a VJ and thentry her luck in Bollywood, her dream calling in life.

HTC

Heartbreak queen

Sidharth, a Class XI student of New PublicSchool-18, runs the popular online teenmagazine, www.thefriendz.biz. The maga-zine is for teens and by teens, he says. "Wehave more then 4,000 readers. Most of them

are from Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Nagpur andLondon. We've readers from USA, UAE, Brazil,Canada, Egypt, etc. We want to present teens asthey are, not as they should be."

It all began then "I started the magazine in June 2008. I wanted to

make a movie on teenage life in India to show thatit's important to follow your passion and not the ratrace. I tried making the film a number of times butcouldn't! Then inspired by movie The Devil WearsPrada and the wonderful teens around me, I want-ed to start something big just for teens. So, Idesigned the site myself, with the help of onlinetutorials. FRiEnDz came to existence. Later othersjoined in. Anuj Kalra, Gaurav Bansal, HarinderMonah Singh, Parneet Sidhu, Jigyasa Labroo, SeifNasir and Tanya Oziel form the core team. We alsohave members from the USA, UK and UAE andwe're growing! (Most are high-school students likehim)."

Your inspirations "Teens are taking great interest. Most popular is

the 'Aspiration' section where teens become covermodels! You need not to be a zero size models to be

a star... we love us as we are! Then we haveBrand Ambassador Elections to select a teenwho'll represent the teen world for nextthree months. And we are making themovie, we are looking for more people tojoin and support us. I also blog at kingofficial.blogspot.com."

Future plans "We plan to get sponsors so that we can

expand and start paying our team members andmake teens a bit financially independent. We alsoplan to find teens with leadership qualities in citiesin different countries and make local teams. Thenwe plan to launch local supplements of magazinefrom these cities of world."

(As told to Sourabh Gupta)

Umpteen ideas

Shyam Kaushal from Hoshiarpur made inroads into Bollywoodas a stuntman and is now a name to reckon with. In City

In thick of actionNot just another

brick in the wall

Preet Onkar Singh

Apostgraduate in English literature fromGovernment College, Hoshiarpur, ShyamKaushal left for Mumbai in search of greenerpastures. Little did he know what was in storefor him till some young Punjabi lads working

as stuntmen in Hindi films showed him the way. Hejoined them and learnt the tricks of the trade underaction director Pappu Verma.

Success followed him soon after he got his independ-ent break as action director in Nana Patekar's Prahaarand that year, he also fetched an award for the best newaction director.

In fact, the action-packed list of recent films that hasKaushal's stamp runs long. Aa Dekhen Zara, SlumdogMillionaire, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, A Wednesday, Krissh,Om Shanti Om, Asoka and Lakshya, to name a few fromhis stable.

Now, he is looking forward to Akshay Kumar-starrerTasveer 8x10, My Name is Khan, Three Idiots, New York,Rajneeti and Kaminey.

Kaushal is in Town for the shooting Punjab 69, a filmbased on a folk story. Directed by O.B. Husain, painterM.F. Husain's son, the film is being shot aroundChandigarh by cameraman Sangeet Sivan. It starsAnurag Sinha and Sonal Chauhan. Kaushal is also doingaction sequences for Gurdas Maan's movie Sukhmani.

The action man lets us in on more on Wednesday The action sequences have undergone a transforma-

tion in current Hindi films, says Kaushal, adding: "Norevenge and dacoit films anymore. No cheating the audi-ence with duplicates anymore. Actors now devote time

to rehearsing action sequences and are ready to do anykind of stunt. Technology has given us an edge and thefreedom to create new things. Those Matrix effects thatyou see in a film come courtesy 'ramping', a techniquewherein 150 frames are shot per second."

Depending on the theme and texture of the film, theaction bit is decided, says Kaushal. "Like Slumdog was arealistic film, so the street action in it could not bedepicted with technology but content.

In a stylised film like Aa Dekhen Zara, one enhancesaction by capturing different angles. The upcoming filmTasveer 8X10, where Akshay is doing underwatersequences and jumps of a cliff, is fast-paced action," heelaborates.

His job is both tricky and risky. "It requires scriptreading, understanding the characterisation and direc-tor's vision and then getting into designing thesequences. Also, one has to look into safety measures,getting the camera placement right and finally helpingthe experts on the editing table to get the impact of ascene right," says Kaushal.

On the risk involved, he says, "It's a calculated one andit's only under unfortunate circumstances that you meetwith an accident. I have undergone a stomach recon-struction because I ignored an injury caused somewherein this profession." But he has no regrets, as in his pro-fession, he feels, "Sky is the limit and it's honesty thatpays."

Action is not just restricted to men. "Watch outPriyanka Chopra in Kaminey and Aishwarya Rai inRavana. They did action scenes after sessions of prac-tice," says Kaushal.

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TWO IS COMPANY: Sameer Guglani andNandini Hirianniah in City on Wednesday.

KESHAV SINGH

KESHAV SINGH

untouched initiation of the FRiEnDz. And by this time we were renamed to FRiEnDz the teenz magazine. Universal Union is program for teens with leadership qualities. It is an invitation for teens all over the world to come up and, with our support, start local version of magazine which will be released as local supplement. They will have a team of their own. It is still open and will be our next goal.

2nd BA ElectionsMarch 2009 Edition marked beginning of 2nd Brand Ambassador Elections and us choosing two new faces of teen world: Gitin Singla and Manisha

Tuli. FRiEnDz magazine was never intended for a city or a particular country, it was always an international

thing and always will be. And with release of April 2009 Edition we had 4000 international readers! Also we were in local newspaper in Chandigarh. We also got our new editor Jigyasa Labroo. We got a new Managing Editor: Guarav Bansal, who is also our former Cover Model, Sports Editor, and Marketing Manager. Seif Nasir, our Foreign Relation Manager

also joined us.

Add-onsMay 2009 edition was an experimental edition which got our readers talking. We always want to hear from our readers. What do they want? What do they like? So initiated more:Democracy: It is upto You to decide how you want your magazine to be. So if you think we should have a download section, say so!Filmagers Club: We, teens, love movies. Most of us watch them and many of us

make them! It is a club for those who make movies or for those who extend help to those who make it.Bolggers Club: Blogs are not unknown anymore, we have awesome bloggers around so lets appreciate them!And more: Readers Club,

Bring Down IE6 Campaign and many more...

Birthday!Finally in June 2009 even before we turned 1, we released official proposal for FRiEnDz the MoViE! And why not? It was the purpose of the magazine and after 1 year the dream seems to be coming true. We have enough support to go on with it. (More about FRiEnDz the MoViE in another article). This month our Editor, Jigyasa Labroo got published in national newspaper! And finally came the day when we are 1 year old! With release of Summer 2009 | 1st Birthday Edition of FRiEnDz the teens magazine we will start with the ultimate mission of making FRiEnDz the MoVie . And we will need your support for, both, magazine and movie. For magazine you can: Write Articles, Poems, Model for cover, Photography and nearly anything. Also Filmagers Club will host a Film Festival in city of Chandigarh to raise funds for movie. And much more, you are more than welcome to join us. Please tell more people about us, we

can send you media kits / promotional kits to use in your school / college / organizations. Recently our editors article was published in national newspaperTo be continued...

FRiEnDz - The teens JourneyWant to know more? Want to know about each individual problem that we faced? And the solutions? Leadership Qualities, Lessons we learnt? Here is the answer FRiEnDz the teens Journey a book on teen venture the FRiEnDz. Comming soon...

A 14 year old web designer, graphic designer, and entrepreneur and senior member of 9Media! He can code in C++ and Java, along with XHTML, CSS, and PHP.

About 9 Miles Media9 Miles Media is a graphic & web design group comprised of nine creative teenage entrepreneurs from all over the world.

What made you learn all these programming languages and

designing stuff?

Personally, I was always attracted to computers and other electronic gadgets from a young age. I not only wanted to use those things, but produce some sort of software of my own. I learned Java and C++, then discovered that the Internet was a quickly-evolving platform, perhaps more so than the desktop apps market. So I started off with HTML and CSS last summer, and here I am.

Your Inspirations

Some inspirations I have are Silicon Valley CEOs and leaders of internet

and computer companies, like Facebook, Apple, Microsoft, Digg, etc. Ive always wanted to live in California Silicon Valley and found a company like those.

Your Plans for the future

My plans for the future are not too planned out. Im hoping to start high school this fall and 4 years later attend college, perhaps with a major in computer science or related degrees. I hope to keep being involved in 9miles Media with my co-workers, who are all also great friends.

Melik Yuksel | Inspiration

Melik on twitter: @gotmelikMeliks blog: gotmelik.com

Melik Yuksel

3 Movies to Get Excited About | Moviezby Carolina Zelaya

Where the Wild Things Are

The childhood classic by Maurice Sendak Where the Wild Things Are is being brought to the silver screen by Director Spike Jones. The film will follow Maxs adventures in his imagination. Max brings to life an entire world, running through forests, sailing endless seas, and meeting The Wild Things. Spike Jones latest film will brings us Monsters, Magic, and Adventure; guaranteed to be a great movie adventure for the whole family.

Nine

The Musical is alive and well! With the star studded cast of Daniel Day-Lewis, Marion Cotillard, Penlope Cruz, Judi Dench, Nicole Kidman, Kate Hudson and Sophia Loren, Academy Award winning director Rob Marshall is bringing Nine from the Broadway stage and in to your local movie theater. The movie revolves around Italian director Guidi Contini; his struggles with film, fame, and of course- the many women in his life. With a plot line based on Fellinis masterpiece 8 , Nine is sure to be a heavy contender for the 2010 Academy Awards.

Shutter Island

Martin Scorsese and golden boy Leonardo DiCaprio team up again to make the psychological thriller of the year. Based off the book Shutter Island this drama, set in the 1950s, follows Marshall Teddy Daniels investigation of Shutter Island after the disappearance of a Boston Hospital patient. Chaos ensues after a storm cuts communication to the island resulting with the escape of many of the islands most dangerous prisoners. Scorsese is quoted saying that Shutter Island may be his best film yet, and when youre Martin Scorsese thats a very big feat indeed.

Where The Wild Things Are hits theaters on October 16th 2009.Nine : November 25th 2009.Shutter Island: October 2nd 2009.

The HangoverRating: ***** (5/5)So your expecting your typical What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas flick. Four guys on a mission to have a night they will never forget [as well as never remember]. However, all hell breaks loose when they lose their soon-to-be-married friend Doug. As you can imagine, everything goes downhill from there. The script is flawless, giving us characters you deeply care about, and one-liners you wont soon forget. The cast,

consisting of relatively unknown actors, bring to life four very different and equally entertaining guys. If you are ready for a movie that will grab everything you expect from a Vegas movie and flip it upside-down, while continually pushing the envelope, The Hangover is for you. A truly heartfelt, uproariously funny, unforgettable film.

Night at the Museum: Battle of the SmithsonianBy Devin ChristensenPlot: Retired night guard, Larry Daley, returned to the Museum of Natural History to find that it was closing for renovations. Most of the exhibits, his friends, are being moved to storage area in the Smithsonian. Determined to save them, Larry goes to the museum and manages to break into the storage area. The problem is, King Kahmunrah was at war with the newly arrived exhibits. He

planned to steal the Tablet of Ahkmenrah and raise him army from the underworld. With Larrys new exhibit friends- including Amelia Earhart, General Custer, the Abe Lincoln memorial, and more- can he battle King Kahmunrah and his minions?Review: I thought that this was an ok movie. It was funny and all, but sequels are never as good as the original. Night at the Museum 2 is perfect for kids looking for a laugh, but I would not recommend it for adults. Ben Stiller did a great job along with Amy Adams. The good part is that there is a happy ending!

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COVER MODEL

Have you got the killer looks ? Why not become Cover Model of FRiEnDz magazine?Send us your pics: [email protected] become Next Brand Ambassa-dor of FRiEnDz magazine!

Terminator SalvationBy Devin Christensen

Plot: John Conner is back in another critically acclaimed movie, part of the Terminator series. Terminator Salvation is set in 2018, when Skynet has destroyed much of the earth with their malicious terminators. Conner is destined to save whats left of the human race by stopping Skynet. On the other hand, Marcus, an experiment of half man, half machine, seems to be the humans only chance to infiltrate Skynet. Will John Conner and Marcus ever shut down Skynet for good?

Review: I personally thought this was a great movie. It was packed with action and amazing special effects! Even for a person who hasnt seen the other Terminator movies, you will be immediately enticed by this film. The movie starred Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, and Helena Bonham Carter. So if you are looking for a movie full of action, Sci-Fi, trust issues, and some heavy machinery- check out Terminator Salvation!

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Devika | AspirationName: DevikaAge: 17Height: 5 8Eyes Colour: brownPassion: International dance styles like Scottish highland dance, R&B, electro dance and foxtrot...learned in Australia...coming to India was kind of loss as I dont dance now and want to continue asap, I have even forgotten some!

Whats the craziest thing youve ever done?When I was in Australia, my friends had challenged me to

dance in the middle of the street. I thought it would be pretty easy as I jus had to dance, which I love to, but my devil friends played so slow tunes on guitar that dancing was impossible! But still I did a comedy kind of dance sequence there which made people think that I was drunk or something. After some time people actually gathered around us in a big circle and threw money! It

was fun, crazy and embarrassing at the same time...

What did you do for your mom, this mothers day?Awwww... Im a totally mamas gal and I love my mom to death so I gave a surprise party at midnight where all her friends were invited and on all the fans of the cottage we had put up rose petals so each time she switched on

a fan it showered rose petals.

Whats most important question in life?I think life is itself a question you never know whats in store for you? And in the long run if its your cup of tea or not! Moreover, I think that we should stop questioning and start answering!

What do you think about FRiEnDz magazine and the idea?Its completely stupendous! I really admire the whole team of FRiEnDz magazine. You guys are doing a great job. Wish you loads of luck and I know you guys will do a great job also just dont forget your cover models! Ok?

Do you think you can be next Brand Ambassador of FRiEnDz magazine?Me??Brand Ambassador? well I definitely can b one if my luck and you guys support me although Im pretty sure Ill b the next BA!

Advice for teens... and their parents?For teens- I just think that we should stop thinking and start acting asap like the team of FRiEnDz is doing! Dont get confused and have your dreams clear in your head and you will definitely succeed in that.For parents Hail! let us rock!!! hahahaTrust Us! We are shining stars of tomorrow not just bunch of spoiled brats! And of course we love you!

Do you think Devika deserves to be 3rd Brand Ambassador of teen world the

FRiEnDz? Vote for her!

Shubham Grover | AspirationName: Shubham GroverAge:16Height: 58Eyes Color: BlackPassion: Driving, Acting...

Whats the craziest thing youve ever done? I kicked a street dog and ran off when i was 11 !!!

What did you do for your mom, this mothers day? Brought a cake...

Whats most important question in life? Why are exams held???

What do you think about FRiEnDz magazine and the idea? Its a great magazine and is doing a good work, hope it would be very successful in the coming days...

Do you think you can be next Brand Ambassador of FRiEnDz magazine? According to me I am capable of it but still if I dont get this opportunity then any lucky friend of mine will get it... after all its a YOUTH magazine...

Advice for teens... and their parents: Guys dont indulge in alcohol and drugs and always respect your parents and elders.. and I would like to say one more thing that parents should show more concern and care towards their children...

Do you think Shubham deserves to be 3rd Brand

Ambassador of teen world the FRiEnDz? Vote for him!

Nidhi Walia | AspirationName: Nidhi WaliaAge:15 yrs.Height: 55Eyes Colour: Dark BrownPassion: Learning more and more new thingsWhats the craziest thing youve ever done? When I was 10 years. old I picked up a snake from snake

charmer and threw it on my elder sister! She was scared to death!

What did you do for your mom, this mothers day? Missed her and promised her that I will make her proud.

Whats most important question in life? What is the positive side of any situation?

What do you think about FRiEnDz magazine and the idea? Its an amazing magazine and I am sure it would give a great platform to teenagers to grow.

Do you think you can be next Brand Ambassador of FRiEnDz magazine?

I am sure I have the qualities required to be the Next Brand Ambassador of FRiEnDz magazine as I am confident, keen to learn, quick learner and pretty too

Advice for teens... and their parents? I would advice teens to be a little patient with the parents

and the same for parents.

Do you think Nidhi deserves to be 3rd Brand Ambassador of teen world the

FRiEnDz? Vote for her!

Students at Work | The Financial Teens

More than half of those who are reading this are students and out of those hardly twenty percent have ever worked to earn. It is very common in western countries but as we move eastwards this is rarely seen. Is work culture right for students? Lets see...

What kind of work are students doing?

Students are taking up variety of jobs like serving in McDs, KFC or Burger King; working as helpers in fashion stores, supermarkets. Students are also working as skilled workers in wood workshops, as assistants of fashion/interior designers. And also as freelancers, even in recession there are plenty of options available. In fact, many people think that students have more options in recession as students can offer far more affordable substitution to costly professionals.

ProsNo doubt we need education to live a happy life but it is also true that much of our higher education aims at getting as a suitable job or giving as right skills for working. So why not start working when you are learning?

It is really hard for students to accommodate themselves in work culture just after completing their degree/diploma courses. Sometimes the work

culture is more of a big shock for students. No doubt many universities in UK and US offer sandwich courses where you work and study as part of course.

So it is good to learn while your learning is earning for you! Yeah! think again.

It is not about all about money, its also about how to work in team, how to go about real worlds cruel politics.

ConsMany people argue that students should only concentrate on their learning. Earning and work becomes too distracting. Also the pressure and work load is not healthy for their studies.

Many times students ignore their studies to earn more.

Also the political games are very common at workplaces and students being newest and most junior become most vulnerable.Students have more ability to learn so they progress faster and seeing this aged people arent happy! They try to pull you down. You may call them work-mates but it really is a bigger and crueler competition than at your school/collage. Legal formalities are there too!

...it is good to learn while your

learning is earning for you!

...students ignore their studies to earn more.

FEED US BACK!Please do write us about how you like the magazine and what else do you want to read. Read more...

So it is up to students to decide weather they want to join the work culture or not. If you think you want to earn while learning go on. If you dont like taking orders from shouting kids at Burger King go than becoming a freelancer is nice option for you. Work as ghost writer if you are good at writing.

Ideas for that WorkGood at painting, are you? Go and paint a wall for that new restaurant down the lane. You will be surprised that you can even get whole week of free lunches in return of a painting for them. Yeah! Barter system is really working nice these days when money is hard. Can play guitar? Local restaurant might hire you for a night.

Many teens might think where to start. Well, first make your resume stronger include all the wired skills you have like you can really change bulb fastest, mop up the floor like pro, can make awesome sandwiches. Odd jobs are easier too find that way. Drop resume at appropriate places and make sure to put your name and contact clearly in the beginning.

It works best to write targeted resumes. Next time they need an affordable dance teacher for a day, they are gonna call you for sure!And make sure you settle on money before you start or they might think you work for free!

So work is out there for you, the dream job of singing your original song while you are getting paid to do it! Make mistakes, get paid.

Please do write us how you liked the article so we can continue discussing work culture: [email protected] . If you have any questions related to work culture, wed love to answer.

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The Childrens Book by AS ByattThe Childrens Book is a work of huge ambition that follows the lives of two generations of a constellation of families living in the Kent countryside at the turn of the 20th century. It is a portrait of childhood at the end of the Victorian era, when children were starting to be treated as adults, and when adults, though they talked more openly about sex, tended to retreat into childhood. The novel centres around Olive Wellwood, a fairy tale writer, and her circle, which includes the brilliant, erratic craftsman Benedict Fludd and his apprentice Phillip Warren, a runaway from the poverty of the Potteries; Prosper Cain, the soldier who directs what will become the Victoria and Albert Museum; Olives brother-in-law Basil Wellwood, an officer of the

Book Reviewsby Surabhi Kaushik

Bank of England; and many others from every layer of society.Olive is a fairy tale writer in the era of Peter Pan and Kenneth Grahames The Wind In the Willows, not long after Alices Adventures in Wonderland. She is torn between domesticity and the demands of her craft. as a rivaThis novel is about parents and children, lifes most painful struggles and its richest pleasures this book is a consummate work of art.Grab your copy and a comfortable chair dont miss this must read book!

Angels and Demons By Dan Brownthe pulse pounding, edge-of-your seat thriller by Robert Brown introduces the character of Robert Langdon who is also a patrogonist of Browns subsequent 2003 novel The Da Vinci Code. Langdonthe world renowned Harvard symbologist is summoned to a Swiss research facility to analyze a mysterious symbol seared into the chest of a murdered physicist Leonardo Vetra.The symbol on Vetras chest is an ambigram of the word illuminati and his eye dislodged. While analyzing the matter Langdon discovers the unthinkable: the resurgence of an ancient secret brother hood known as illuminati.The illuminati is all set to destroy its worst enemy the Catholic Church. Langdons worst fears are confirmed on the eve of Vaticans holy conclave when it is announced that an unstoppable time

bomb is planted in the heart of Vatican City.Langdon and Vetras adopted daughter Vittoria, a beautiful and mysterious Italian scientist, are in a race against time .With the count down underaway they set to Rome to assit the Vatican in a desperate bid for survival. Embarking on a frantic hunt through sealed crypts, dangerous catacombs, deserted cathedrals, and even to the heart of the most secretive vault on earth, Langdon and Vetra follow a 400-year old trail of ancient symbols that snakes across Rome toward the long-forgotten Illuminati lair... a secret location that contains the only hope for Vatican salvation.Browns tale is laced with twists and shocks that keeps the readers wired right up until the final revelation. For those who love plot-driven novels and thrillers this book is a page turner.

When Meeting Your Girlfriends Parents! | Relations by Aishwarya Sharma

So, youre planning to have a sneak peak into your girls house. Right? To meet her mom and dad of course, isnt it? Hmm scared huh? Dont really know what to do, and what to say? Well, that happens with everyone, you dont really have to worry, I know its different when you meet your BFFs parents, and completely different when you

meet your girlfriends parents. But heres the good news! Whenever theres a problem, FRiEnDz help you out, whether its related to friends or your girlfriends. And now, a girl is there to your rescue boys, she exactly knows what a girl wants and expects when her man comes to meet her parents. Here are some smart tips you need to follow while youre at it. Remember: when youre

meeting your girlfriends parents:

Dont be a braggart!

Just stop showing off. We girls and our moms dont need a self centered and pompous ass! Just relax, keep it simple, no need to show that youre a stud. Her parents need to see their daughters boyfriend, not a terminator or something. You dont really need to brag about how many cars you have, how big your house is, or how many mobile phones youve changed so far. As for us, we already know that you have the trendiest collection of shoes from Reebok, and a brand new PlayStation2. We know how big your house is, and that clearly doesnt make a difference to us. So just stop acting stupidly and keep it simple.

Dont dress up funnily!

Please please!! We know we told you that the gladiator shirt looks amazing on you, but the truth is that for mom and dad, it will be a blighted show! Wear a simple tee without anything offensive written on it. We dont want our parents to wonder what weirdoes weve brought for them to see. Just be sane enough to choose a sound dress code for yourself. No spiky hair, no heavy chains, no ripped or torn jeans, no funny logos or messages splashed on your shirt please

Impress Dad and Help Mom

Moms and dads have the most amazing kind of sixth sense, especially when they beget daughters. So no unnecessary flattery please impress our dads by being politically correct, make it sound like a world peace summit, and help out moms by setting the table, washing the dishes, and helping out with the meal. Parents like those typically homely guys who show a sense of belonging towards their girls house. Praise moms style of cooking and dads knowledge at football, Obama, politics, or whatever! Express whatever knowledge you have, in an impressing yet humble way.

Dont crib about you Mom Dads messy ways!

Dude! We really dont care about why your dad didnt give you the latest videogame, or you mom didnt allow you to take the car out. Remember, theres another set of parents youre meeting right now, and the way you talk about your parents reflects how you think of your elders so you better not talk of how creepy your parents get sometimes... We know they do, but do you need to tell that to my parents?? No dear! Just keep your mouths shut on this; well hear your set of melodrama afterwards.

Eat properly!

According to parents, table manners reflect how the upbringing of the child is at home. So in order to make a good impression, dont drop your food on the table, dont make funny sounds while youre at it, dont offer your hand for a handshake if the blot of mucus after a sneeze is on your hands, dont offer your food to your clothes as well [you know what I mean!!!!], just dont be an ogre, be a well bred cool dude and it should be as if youre having your food in front of Queen Elizabeth. Simply spick and span and impressive. We know you eat the way you do while youre with us, but theres a BIG difference between us and our parents boys.

Dont be self conscious

We know this makes you a little nervous and all, but along with being manageable, you need to be original. Remember, we chose you for what you are, but the fact is that for parents, first impression is the last impression, so everything has to be perfect. But also remember, dont be fake, dont show unnecessary style. Just be calm, cool, and inoffensive. Thats it. These guys belong to another generation, but understand us better than we do. So just keep your cool.

Only by the night Kings of Leon

Bordering on their vintage Southern-infused garage rock influence,the Followill Brothers present their most impressive Record to date with Number 4,Only by the Night.From their 2003 stompy,moderately feisty debut,Youth and Young Manhood,theyve come a long long way,strengthening their stand in the New Rock scene,most

credits to Caleb Followills accentuated characteristic garble which with the years, has only gone better.So, what the quick,sharp 43 minute Record has to offer - The best of Calebs earthy growl till yet which is best seen in the first two singles off the album,Sex on Fire and Use Somebody.Refer to the former-Nevermind the goofy title,it actually proves why Only by the Night is considered the Breakout for KOL,though requires you to listen to it on repeat to finally want to mimic the simmering guitar intro.Use Somebody,on the other hand,would not require to grow on you the second time you listen to it - You try culturing the angsty accent the very first time,and not to forget the impressive strings playing at 3:00.Only by the Night is judged as KOLs commercial debut which explains why Indie Rock would not mind housing the occasional power ballad.Im referring to Notion which proves a good filler when youre saturated with the big Alternative others.All in all, Only by the Night has probably brought the Brothers out of the garage,and into the arena,where

people want to,and like to see them as they are,version 60s(Yes,count in the hairy image).Im not overlooking the grahpically ingenious lyrics by the way,neither the obvious leeriness.Only by the Night duly deserves being Grammy nominated and surfing high on the charts,and all rest accolade.An album which no doubtedly makes their fan base a whole large league.Add me!

The E.N.DBlack Eyed Peas.

Music Reviews by Amrita Lal

Party on!Yes.Thats all that youre gonna be concerned with when Album no.5s on.Because? The Energy Never Dies-especially not when its the Black Eyed Peas.Comeback number 3 of the year,after Green Day and Eminem,and Bep bring us their rejuvenated selves with their reinvented music. From being crowned the ultimate hip hop moguls with 05s Monkey Business, we now see them bring about their electro-pop side forward with the E.N.D(Quite an acronym, isnt it?).The album stands as the ultimate souvenir to the serious clubbing the Bep are known for. Auto tunes, the eerie cameos in between, screechy shrills, synth chords - every single thing about the album gets your senses gyrating.Will.i.am takes the front, kick starting the Record with his booming, computerized voice, with Boom Boom Pow which even though is a far cry from their 05s popular lady lumps, my humps scene;the boundless energy show is insanely awesome. And being considered as their most successful single yet? Yes, deserved. Under an aggressive, merciless, dance-till-you-drop concept. Agreed the first single is probably the most kickass,the

others hover just as near.Rock that Body - I neednt say more - With the huge David Guetta in production for this one, nothing but audio genius expected.The stringy I Gotta Feelingis almost unlike Bep,but a pleasant departure anyway.Other major electro-pop party numbers-Party All the Time andImma beget you up and grinding in no time at all.But that is ONLY what the complete album is about.With the exception of tracks like One Tribe which includes World Peace as a plea,all 15 tracks would serve your purpose if all that youre interested in is,insensate clubbing.An opinion-Monkey Business was more of a Bep thing than the E.N.D. is.

RelapseEminem.

Hate,honesty,ingenuity, and the Eminem.Look no further-Relapse is the thing.From the King of Rap,nothing less expected than the brutal truth,and with Album no.6 everything just gets better.The album is probably the best of his works,ever.By Relapse,Eminem refers to the return of his legendary alter-ego,Slim Shady and the end of his drug rehabilitation and each

single track is fraught with pure talent,which in Eminems way,is pure hatred and violence.Opening with a skit,Dr.West,Eminem starts his tale,in verse,detailing the maniac other him,Slim Shady and his return.Eminem aka Slim Shady within the cusps of Satans horns and you get.. Relapse.3 a.m probably says that quite clearly where he portrays himself as a homicide killer,and includes among his victims-His very own cousin-setting the uber dark tone of the entire album.Another motive of Eminem of getting the listeners prone to puke is held upright with Insane,whose very

http://gyrating.Will.i.am

first line gets you flinching heavily,but nonetheless lets you hanging on to it for more. Then,come the obvious other celebs,and Eminem shows no mercy in slaggering them off in pretty many other tracks.And no Eminem record with a spoof amiss is complete,right?So,around comes We made you,the ultimate mockery,with Mathers playing a pop star serial killer. All through,what is clearly evident is Eminems brilliant wordplay and the crystal clear anger. His drug overdose,his love for music,his own mother being a cause for his drug addiction,the domestic violence,his hardships- all of it play a vital role on the Album. Pure feeling in violences disguise,forms the core of Relapse,best seen in Beautiful,a ballad,infringing upon Eminems very own career. The entire album is anything but pure brilliance,and explains why Eminem has always ruled the charts,and certain to continue,with this masterpiece.

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Jaguar XK | Gear & GadgetsThe legendary performance of Jaguars luxury is best demonstrated by its new range of coupe sports car models, labeled XK. The petrol driven luxury is a four-wheel wonder. It combines simplicity and elegance, with advanced technology used in its engineering. Riding in an XK gives you the ultimate feeling of sporting luxury. It has reached new levels of performance, by delivering impressing power and torque. Improved fuel efficiency is another highlight of Jaguar XK. The redesigned cabin is an outstanding example of contemporary craftsmanship. In fact, XK is the perfect example of comfort and grandeur in a set of four wheels.

by Usmaan Khan

Design and InteriorJaguar XK allures everyone with its mesmerizing design. The sweeping body lines of the car, combined with muscular rear haunches, exude a degree of elegance. The XK models, both coupe and convertible variants, are adorned by stylish front grille, with technically advanced headlamps and uniquely designed side power vents. The magnificently sculpted nose of the car features a new front bumper design, adorned with air intakes that have a tinge of chrome. The convertible model of Jaguar XK comes equipped with a stylish and sophisticated triple layered fabric roof that can be raised or lowered within 18 seconds. Superior quality and craftsmanship of Jaguar is perfectly demonstrated in its XK models. Finest materials have been used in the plush and well appointed interiors. In the XK Portfolio model, craftsmanship is taken to a new height. It seats are upholstered with the richest, contrast twin-stitched Soft-grain leather. Premium carpet mats of Jaguar XK coupe add to the luxury to the passengers riding in it. Similar artistry is seen in the convertible models of Jaguar XK as well. Information such as cruise control . Variants & PriceJaguar XK is available in three variants - XK (base model), XK Portfolio and XKR. All the three variants are available in both coupe and convertible body style. The automobile us available in a range of stylish colors, which include Azure Blue, Botanical Green, Ebony, Emerald Fire, Frost Blue, Indigo Blue, Liquid Silver, Lunar Gray, Midnight, , Porcelain, Radiance, Salsa, Vapour Gray . As to the price, no solid information is available as of now. EngineBoth the coupe and convertible models of Jaguar XK are powered

by 5.0L V8 engine, which produces a maximum power of 385 bhp @ 6500 rpm, with a peak torque of 515 Nm @ 3500 rpm. The engine is mated to 6-speed automatic transmission, available as a standard option in both the models. Perfect balance and instant responsiveness speaks volumes of the driving dynamics of this automobile. The chassis of Jaguar XK offer the perfect balance between grip and handling, thereby providing utmost comfort to the driver.

SafetyThe body structure of Jaguar XK is strong and rigid, which prevents the vehicle from major damage in case of accidents. Dynamic Stability Control assists the driver in acquiring control over the vehicle in emergencies, by preventing both over-steer and under-steer. In addition to this, the car is equipped with airbags and seatbelts, which protect its passengers in case of accidents. The airbags are deployed

automatically, during emergencies, thereby shielding the passengers and preventing injury from the impact of collision.

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FRiEnDz the MoViEFriends, Family, School, Career,

Boyfriend, Looks, Finances... HELP!

My Teacher is out to get me.

I cant tell her that I like her! She hates me.

What do they want of me.

Wish I knew what to do.

There is too much to do, wheres the time?

I am always running.

I lost my best friend.

My parents never understand me.

They did it to me!

WillI grow up alive?

Sounds familiar? These are statements made by teens about their lives! Teenage is the time when our lives, bodies, thinking and everything changes dramatically. Its nothing less then a disaster sometimes. But guess what? It needs not to be!

the FRiEnDz brings you possible solution to your teen problems- FRiEnDz the MoViE! Parents are after you? Friends are impossible? Life is mess? Guess what? Same here!We, the people behind the FRiEnDz, are teens too! We face the same problems world over. But we have some possible solutions to most of the problems which wed like to share with you. Imagine a life where you are constantly working to get a better life,

know where to go and you know what to do!

FRiEnDz the MoViE is movie inspired by talented teens world over. It is movie inspired by YOU! Lets not waste our priceless talents and mighty passion. Lets use it to get where we want to be.

FRiEnDz the Movie will share, with you, the passion behind the FRiEnDz. It will share the message of Yes! We are the world. And reinforce the belief of following your dreams.

FRiEnDz the MoViE talks about life from point of view of teens. What do we believe? What do we think? What is it that we want from our parents/society

and all? Its our voice!FRiEnDz the MoViE needs your support to become a reality. We need every kind of support you can give. Here is what you can do:

Donate

Movie need finances to work. Camera, lights and everything needs finances. We know! We know! You have pocket money issues but trust us even the slightest contribution will do. Because it is worth it! I am sure your parents will donate something on hearing from you that we are teens too! And you get much in return:

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Supporting Donators:By donating an amount of $5 to $50 you become our Supporting Donators. Youll see your name in Film credits and on Film website (with a photo).Associate DonorBy donating an amount of $51 to $200 you become our Associate Donors You get:Your name in film credits and website.Your photo in film credits.Your photo and name in magazine.Executive Producer

For donating $250 and above you can have us promote your product in film OR add space in magazine (conditions apply) plus you get all what you an Associate Donor gets.

Also we will bring out merchandise and lots of goodies (T shrits, Coffee Mugs etc.) You can buy them and support the film.

Promote

You are reading this magazine so you know about us. But we need to reach out to world! Are you an active YouTuber? A Blogger? Help us to get the word out there! Here is how:BloggersGot a blog? Great! You can write a blog post about us, mentioning our movie. Or you can get one of our editors to write a guest post for you about our work and all. Also you can place banners on your website/blog to support us.Videos/Vlogs/YouTubersYou can mention us in one of your films and point to our website. You can make a dedicated video promoting the movie and ask people to support us. Or you get a special Support us

logo from us to place at end of videos.Mail your friendsWrite your friends a mail or forward them the mails we send you and ask them to do that too.Share on Social NetworksAre you on Facebook, Myspace or Orkut or any other social networking site? You can share links to our website with your friends. You can also join our fan page on Facebook and invite your friends to join us too.

We need your help to reach out to the teen world.

Official Promo | FRiEnDz the MoViE

Twitter #FollowFriday & Desktop Apps| Tech TalkAfter we featured Twitter in magazine, many of our readers joined it and many who were already there started following us. If you to want latest news about the FRiEnDz follow us: @thefriendzWell follow you back!

#FollowForidayDid you ever notice #follofriday hash tags on twitter? Ever wonder what they are? Here is the answer:

#FollowFriday is like a game where you suggest your follows interesting people to follow. Have you fond a new friend on twitter who cracks awesome jokes? Remember to tweet about him this friday. Wed love it if you put us on #followfriday. Here is what you can tweet:

Follow the awesome teen magazine @thefriendz #followfriday

Twitter Desktop AppsWhat are you doing? do you think that this is the limit to twitters power? No ways! Twitter is much more than this. Here are some interesting desktop apps that take twitter to next level:

TweetDeckThis app is a hit! It lets you open twitter in multiple columns, auto suggests usernames and yFrog is integrated. It comes with awesome video playback and... It also offers iPhone apps which syncs with desktop app. You can also use it to update your facebook status.

Seesmic DesktopThis killer app offers unlimited columns and awesome facebook integration. You can save your searches, smatter URLs; you get photo options! What more do you need?

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Tweetie for MacThis app is just beautiful, you can manage your multiple accounts in single column and the way it presents it is so cute! You get yFrong integration and option to save search!

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Making of a Magazine | Behind the SceneSo you wonder how FRiEnDz the teens magazine is it created? Here is how:

Caution! Magazine

under Construction

Magazine is developed over a month in 7 stages:

Review & Planning StageWe get feedback from you and we go through each email you send us, the comments you leave on our facebook fan page and whatever we hear from you! All this is recorded and reviewed, (so do write back to us this time.)

Also the General Knowledge wiz at the FRiEnDz keep an eye on events and happenings around us latest film release, music releases, teens complaining ... all is taken in account.

All the feedback, reports and ideas are combined and core team (advisory board) decides what will be featured in coming edition of magazine. A list is made of articles which will be featured in coming edition. Time spent in this stage affects the success of edition.

Creation StageNow the list is sent to all the editors and contributing editors of magazine, they can choose what article they want to do and they are given a deadline by which they have to submit the articles. (Let us know if youd like to write for the magazine.)

Our team members research and collect the material and information they need. Then they create the masterpieces.

Also, at this stage, our designing people do their research to decide the feel and look of magazine,

This stage sounds simple but takes most of the time.

Core Team / Advisory Board(Editor-in-Chief, Managing

Editor, Editor + More)

Editors / Writes / Creators!(Editors & Contributing Editors)

Design Team(Designers, Marketing,

Public Relations)

Reader / YOU!(Emails, feedback, comments, world) Research & Planning

Stage

Creation Stage (List)

(Research) (Research)

(Feedback)

(Personal Feedback) (Research Stats)

Editing StageNow articles are sent for editing. Simple!And at this time many articles are dropped, if they are not good enough. Or as we technically say Kill the story.

Designing StageEdited articles are sent to designing people and they do the designing work. Usually or designers are left sleep deprived for few days.

Also, at this stage, our Public Relation and Marketing department work to make people aware of our presence and get new readers. It is this time when new events, competitions are planned and put up on our website.





Public Relations)

Reader / YOU!

(UnEdited Articles)

(News, Events etc)

Designing Stage

Editing Stage

(Edited Articles)

Pre-ReleaseDesigned magazine is sent to team members; it is usually 24 hours before the release. If there is a problem, error or not-so-liked thing which is reported by more than 5 team members we try to change/solve it. Sometimes we end up changing cover of the magazine.

ReleaseFinally the content is put on website, marketing and public relation department all get set and BOOM! Magazine is out. We keep an eye on everything. We usually do most of the promotion this time. Also with this stage starts the next stage, we start collection statists and feed back. Back to Stage 1!

So this was the story of a magazine. It is really exciting and so much fun. So think about joining us. And next time you have the magazine in your hand, you know how it was made.





Public Relations)

Reader / YOU!Pre-release Stage

Release Stage

(Pre-release)

(Release/Magazine)

Filmagers ClubIn last edition we announced launching of Filmagers Club, Bloggers Club and Readers Club. We are glad to announce that they are huge hit. Bloggers Club and Readers Club are still under discussion but we did receive lots of emails of teens who were interested to join.We received 12 entries for Filmagers Club from all over the world. Out of those we short listed 3 as worthy of teen voting. So what are you waiting for? Watch the films and rate. Choose Film of the Month

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