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What Is Alzheimer’s | How is Forum Group spreading awareness for this disease

When we think of the most deadly diseases prevailing in the world, our minds directly think about fast-spreading, and the incurable ones that grab the headlines from time to time. But according to researches, many of such diseases don’t even rank in the top 10 reasons for worldwide deaths. The majority of people all around the world passed away due to diseases that progress slowly.

And one of the major causes that account for deaths which also made the top 10 list is: ‘Alzheimer’s’.

Forum Group is always concerned about the well-being and health of the people associated with the group. For this, the group always comes up with various marathons and events in order to keep citizens fit and healthy. One such initiative is,

Forum Purple Run’19:

We Udaipurites shop and always have a tremendous time at the Forum Celebration Mall. Now, it’s our turn to make our mark present in Udaipur’s history as well, history to create awareness about this common yet unknown disease: Alzheimer’s. It’s time to make it real BIG by participating in Forum Purple Run’19. Everyone can be part of such a noble cause.

It is India’s first-ever run organized by renowned Forum Group, for creating awareness about Alzheimer’s disease. The main aim is to create awareness, sensitivity, and dignity towards this disease.

Now let us understand what Alzheimer’s is:

It is a syndrome which is associated with the decline of brain functioning specifically amongst the people aged 50 or above. It majorly affects the memory storing capacity, thinking, logical skills and other mental abilities.

The exact cause of this disease is not yet known, still, several factors are thought to increase your risk of developing this disease.

These include:

  • Growing old,
  • Hereditary conditions,
  • Depressions, and many more.

Various Stages of Alzheimer’s disease:

•Stage 1: Normal Outward Behavior

When your loved one is in this early phase, he won’t have any symptoms that’ll show that they have got Alzheimer’s. But as they move into the further stages, you will see major changes in their thinking and reasoning.

•Stage 2: Very Mild Changes

You still might not notice major changes, but they might be picking up on small differences. This could include forgetting a word or misplacing objects.

•Stage 3: Mild Decline

At this point that you may start to notice changes in the patient’s thinking.

•Stage 4: Moderate Decline

During this time, the problems in their thinking and reasoning that you noticed in the stage get more obvious. They might forget important details about themselves.

Though Alzheimer’s has no cure as such, treatments for symptoms are still available and research to find a cure continues. Current Alzheimer’s treatments cannot stop this disease from progressing, but they can temporarily slow the worsening of the symptoms and improve quality of life. Today, there is a worldwide effort under experiment to find better ways to treat the disease, delay the disease’s onset, and prevent it from developing further.

How to Register:

You can register online at http://go.eventshigh.com/pw03f

Offline registration: Information desk, Ground floor, Forum Celebration Mall

Come join us in our mission to create a world without Alzheimer’s.

Run to Remember, Run to END Alzheimer’s

 

 

 

 

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5 reason why you should not miss these 3 days of Big Forum Sale

Forum Celebration Mall, which is also Udaipur’s first fully equipped mall has become the ultimate shopping Destination for people from all over Rajasthan. It is a perfect one-stop destination for all your Shopping, Dining and Entertainment cravings.

With a countless number of International and National brands spread all across Forum’s Celebration Mall, it is one of the ideal places that provides unmatched shopping experience. Forum Celebration Mall is an absolute treat for the shoppers and the youngsters.

Here we are giving you the top 5 Reasons why you should visit the mall in the next 3 days i.e. from 12th July to 14th July:

 

  • It’s Raining Discounts: Well Hello shoppers, it’s the perfect time for you to go on your shopping spree now. Over 50 brands in the Forum Celebration Mall are having flat 50% sale and this is ‘Once in a Blue Moon’ event. You can’t afford to lose such an irresistible offer. So Udaipurites, buckle up your shoes and rush to the mall immediately to avail the crazy offers.
Forum Sale at Forum Celebration Mall
Forum Sale at Forum Celebration Mall
  • Forum Celebration Mall’s adds the cherry to your cake:

    When you are done with your shopping spree, just visit the customer service desk on the ground floor of the Forum Celebration Mall. We bet you will be left surprised and amazed, as the mall is also providing special cashback and additional gift vouchers.

 

  • Stuff up Your wardrobes while it’s still time:

    As we are well aware that it’s Monsoon time in Udaipur, stuff up your wardrobe while you still can. It’s the ideal time when you can fill up your wardrobes with some of the best products from various renowned brands just at half rates.

People shoping at Forum Celebration Mall
Credits: Udaipurtimes.com
  • Spend some Quality time with your loved ones:

    Once you are done with all your things, do something unplanned. You can watch the recently released Bollywood movie Super 30 at PVR. Movie followed by some good food is always blissful. You can enjoy finger-licking food at McD, Dominos, Subway, HariVedas and many more to choose from. If you are a couple, Way2Coffee is your way to go.

 

  • Don’t forget to Register yourselves for the most exciting event:

    All the party lovers, get ready to tap your feet on “Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai” fame ‘Aastha Gill as she will be performing live on 20th July 2019.⁣ ⁣Entry is through free registration.

Aastha Gill event at Forum Celebration Mall

Click Here to Register: http://go.eventshigh.com/yy7th⁣

 

Give a delightful break to your monotonous routine and be a part of the most enthralling Shopping and Fun experience!

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BNI Udaipur’s 3rd and BNI India’s 604th Chapter – BNI PEARL Launched

BNI Udaipur triumphs with the launch of its 3rd Chapter- BNI Pearl, in a span of 9 months since its inception. This symbolizes the business potential of Udaipur. Moreover, it epitomizes the zeal and enthusiasm of the Business Professionals of the city.
The Chapter was launched with 26 members from various business categories, with over 42 visitors attending the launch and 18 of them have converted into BNI Members. Members have passed 30 referrals till date which has materialized into a closed business of Rs.22lakhs.
BNI Meetings are one of its kind as it allows only one member from each profession to join the chapter. These meetings are held weekly where quality business professionals upsurge their business through a structured referral marketing program. Every business needs referrals to grow expansively and BNI offers this platform also through its online global network. It gives credibility, visibility, and profitability to its member’s business. BNI practices and preaches the philosophy of Giver’s Gain based on the law of reciprocity, in other words, “If I help you, you’ll help me and we’ll both benefit as a result.”
BNI (Business Network International) is the world’s leading and largest business networking and referral organization with over 2,56,00 Plus members globally. In 2019, BNI India has 604 Chapters in 77 Cities with 28,294+ Members, locally passed over 16,52,656  referrals, which generated INR 10,841 Crores in closed business.
BNI Udaipur will keep this zest of “expanding others and in turn, their own business” going. It will soon launch its other Chapters, Ruby and Diamond.
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Your dream to be Rajasthan’s Next Top Model 2019 can come true now!

Beauty pageants have become one of the greatest platforms for the young and budding beauties and handsome hunks to build their career in the glamour industry. These competitions boost confidence and also teach them to get their point across platforms, to work for a cause and to make a difference in the world.

Addressing to the grand success and love received by the Fashion Star last season, they are back with the best beauty pageant of the Rajasthan this year.

The Opportunity:

Rajasthan’s Next Top Model 2019 is a Rajasthan level beauty contest/pageant. The show is conceptualized and directed by Damini Sharma and Aayush Gupta of well-known brand Fashion Star.

The event aims at encouraging new talent across the state and brings together young talents who want to build their career in fashion, lifestyle and entertainment industry. This contest acts as a unique platform for such youngsters and helps them put a step forward towards the achievement of their bigger dreams. It also helps them showcase their skills and talent.

Unlike many other beauty pageants, Rajasthan’s Next Top Model 2019 is open for all boys and girls aged between 18 to 26. The event is organized and managed by a highly experienced team who keep a check on every aspect during the course of the event.

Auditions for Rajasthan’s Next Top Model 2019 will be held in Udaipur, Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Kota.

Winnings: –

The winners of Rajasthan’s Next Top Model 2019 will be entitled to rewards of:

  •       Amount of Rs.50,000
  •       Gift hampers worth Rs.30,000
  •       1 Designer Dress worth Rs.50,000
  •       Crown and Sash
  •       Exclusive Portfolio Photoshoot

The 1st Runner Up will be rewarded with:

  •       Amount of Rs.30,000
  •       Crown and Sash
  •       Gift hampers worth Rs.30,000

Last year the beauty pageant, Mr and Miss Udaipur, was organized by Fashion Star where famous Punjabi singer Jassie Gill, Punjabi and Bollywood Star Ikka Singh, and Big Boss fame Arshi Khan were the esteemed judges for the event. The event received enormous success and love from Udaipurites.

The winners of Mr and Miss Udaipur, Rashid and Ranu Sharma stated that Mr and Miss Udaipur has let them overcome their fears and boosted their confidence as well. The event has taught them the very basics required to go a long way in the fashion and glamour industry.

So while being a part of this contest, the contestants not only get great exposure but also, reach to over thousands of people across the state which are associated with the fashion and glamour industry. An amazing experience is promised by our side.

So what are you waiting for?

Register now: http://bit.ly/fashionstarudaipur

And be the next Rajasthan’s Next Top Model 2019

Also, you can follow the Fashion Star on Facebook and Instagram to get regular updates.

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Udaipurites, it’s time to share your feedback for Forum Celebration Mall!

Udaipur, also known as the lake city, is well-known for places that feels so natural and real but the city’s man-made architecture also blow away one’s mind.

The best example of one such architecture is Forum Celebration mall. The very first mall of this Lakecity has redefined the entire definition of malls in Udaipur. In fact, the mall actually brought forward the initiative to bring in the concept of malls to Udaipur in the very first place. From food to leisure shopping, the Forum Celebration Mall has become one of the most significant hubs for various type of activities which Udaipurites can enjoy.

Forum Celebration Mall

Being the largest mall in Udaipur, Forum Celebration Mall is home to various National and International brands related to food, lifestyle, and everyday use industry.

The managing authority of the Forum Celebration Mall is concerned about customer satisfaction as well. In order to maintain the rapport that comes by the brand Forum’s association, the authorities wanted to know more about the customer feedbacks.

So, let’s help them! All you’ve got to do is fill in the survey form and you’ve done your part.

To fill the feedback form, click on the link https://bit.ly/2MZKczd.

Every feedback is important for the authorities at the Forum Celebration Mall, Let’s help them enhance our experience at our beloved mall.

 

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What is The Artist House in Udaipur? What happens at “The Artist House”

While exploring a new city, it is very much significant to know some authentic places which capture the vibe, taste and the soul of the city very well. Set amidst the scenic water lakes and charming landscapes, Udaipur is an extremely popular tourist destination. It is renowned for its attractive culture and heritage and is one of the major touring sites for buddies, families and couples alike.

With cafes and restaurants opening around every nook and corner of the city, anyone is bound to get confused while choosing the best hangout place for themselves. So we have one such perfect place for you – ‘The Artist House’.

What’s the big deal about The Artist House anyway?

The Artist House of Udaipur is set in a striking 80-year-old theatre building which was formerly ‘Picture Palace’. As the name goes, It’s a place for people who love meeting new people, exploring different gourmet and living life. The Artist House is a one spot destination for creative minds who don’t like their imagination to be bounded by any kind of walls. 

The idea behind creating such an innovative face was to carry forward the legacy that was left by the former entertainer which was located at the same place ‘Picture Palace’. The Artist House is a great mash-up of the culture and heritage carried by the city. The design inspiration was ‘Informal Opera’ which creates a cultural platform for all the young and budding artists of the city.

The place is designed with the maximum use of the natural resources which brings fresh air and light to the crowd. The atmosphere created by such resources is more than enough to boost one’s energy to work, to party, or just have a good day by the pool.

The Artist House is the only place in Udaipur which serves ‘Blue Tokai’ coffee. Coffee beans produced by ‘Blue Tokai’ are grown by the Indian farmers thus the place is supporting the Indian economy in a way. The coffee beans are roasted twice a week and shipped out immediately after the roast to ensure the freshness of the beans intact. So, all the caffeine addicts out there in the town, your new hangout place is waiting for you.

Udaipur, also famous as the Lakecity is starting to grow as an entrepreneurial hub that promotes small and medium scale businesses. Recently, the trend of coworking has grabbed Udaipur which has helped various innovative startups with unique biz ideas to grow.

If someone wishes to excel in the entrepreneurial skills and work with the professionals from the industry who can mentor them to become one of the leading businessmen of the country, then book a space for yourself at The Artist House. The coworking space unites, collaborate and helps to innovate a product or service which is different from the lot and out of the box. And believe us, it is something worthful which comes at nominal expenditure.

The membership packages at The Artist House starts from Rs.5000 per month. The membership includes access to 3 conference rooms where freelancer and professionals can discuss their ideas. The membership covers your expenses to work and you don’t need to spare even a single penny extra rental space. One can also redeem a considerable amount from the membership charges paid.

Stay tuned for many more upcoming memberships packages.

Sundays at The Artist House are all about feasting and celebrating life with your beloved ones. Nothing is as refreshing as a family brunch at The Artist House. Food and beverages served at the place make the Sunday soulful and happening.

Whether you are struggling to kick out your mid-week crisis or just looking forward to having a chilled beverage with that long lost friend or catching up with any old acquaintance of yours, Sundowners served at ‘The Artist House’ is the way to go.

Hanging out with the girl squad is always a crazy time because it’s super fun, uplifting, real and more than relaxing. Be yourself (no need to act like someone you are not) and make some happy and unforgettable memories. In the spirit of celebrating womanhood with your’Gal-Squad’, The Artist House is the perfect crashing out place in Udaipur.

So what is it, a club, a hotel?

The Artist House brings you the perfect and the most balanced blend of both the worlds. There are guest bedrooms that anyone can reserve. The place has 15 bedrooms, separate club space, themed café, restaurant, co-working space, a roof terrace, pizzeria, and one large tropical pool. Yes, anything one could ask for, they’ve got it covered at a single venue.

 

The Artist House is a short walk from the old city of Udaipur and offers a thematic menu drawing the tastes from seasonal and global trends of cocktails and delectable food. The in-house experts at the place experiments with flavors untouched by the city.

What happens at The Artist House?

The place serves as a prolific platform for all the emerging artists of Udaipur. Various standup comedians, singers, bands, poets, DJ’s and vocalists have tried their luck and were welcomed whole-heartedly by the Udaipurites. It promises an immense success to all the budding artists of Udaipur and the nearby cities.

The place has witnessed some of the most happening DJ nights and club parties of all time.

The trendsetting and majorly grown lounge & bar is possibly the best hangout spot to unwind yourselves with grooving DJs line up and curated a playlist.

The place serves an epitome of delectable food and many rejuvenating drinks. The place is highly recommended and a must-visit for everyone visiting Udaipur.

Have you been to ‘The Artist House’, If yes, Share your experience from ‘The Artist House’ Udaipur in the comment section below?

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Do you know about this medical startup from Udaipur which saves older patients from Trauma?

Udaipur has always topped the list of ‘the best places to visit’ due to its hotel and tourism industry worldwide, but this city is also home to numerous budding entrepreneurs. And this time, the flag has been held up by Dr. Tanushree Jain.

Dr. Tanushree Jain, a graduate from Manipal University, Karnataka, is currently working as a Chief Executive Officer of Think Out Of The Box (TOOTB) Healthtech Private Limited. Her startup TOOTB Healthcare Private Limited has developed a self-aspirating syringe, which aims at reducing the trauma caused to the patients when they are administered injections by the newly-appointed doctors, nurses, and clinicians. It also got support from the Indian Institute of Management Udaipur Incubation Center (IIMU).

TOOTB focuses on developing innovative products for the medical field and the startup is related to designing disposable syringes. The syringes developed are used to administer drugs through intravenous and intramuscular injection for the treatment of diseases.

The thought of inventing this device struck her mind while she was giving an injection to one of her elderly patients, she was not able to perform Injection-aspiration procedure with one hand and this became the reason for her to develop such a tool. She developed 3d printed fully functional prototype and one thing lead to another.

She believes that the medical field needs a lot of innovations and we should not adjust with already existing old techniques. We should keep innovating on a regular basis which shall provide not only ease to the doctors but also less trauma to the patients during the treatment.

According to the doctor, the main supporter is IIM Udaipur Incubation center team and its mentor – Deepak Joshi. His mentorship and support guided her at every step and helped her to build the startup. She learned marketing skills from Ashish S. Galande who still guides her at every step. Dr. Bhanno Prakash Verma (ENT SURGEON) also shared his medical experience and supported her. She is very thankful to IIM Udaipur Incubation center Team– Dr. Umamaheswaram, Gaurav and Aastha who tremendously supported her throughout this process.

Dr.Tanushree believes that there is a lot of innovation required in the medical field. “Our startup is not only working to overcome some of the medical related problems but also with innovation try to make the already existing devices easier for the doctors, dentist, nurses and less traumatic for the patients. Currently, we are performing clinical trials in the hospitals, looking for investors and planning to launch this device in the market soon” says Tanushree. This startup has also been awarded as National Level Business Plan Competition winner.

About the product:

The startup is related to medical devices. It is particularly related to a disposable syringe used in medical devices for administering medicines through intravenous or intramuscular ways for the treatment of the diseases. The Syringe which is self-aspirating syringe will make the injection procedure easier for the novice doctors, dentists, nurses, clinicians and will prevent unnecessary trauma to the patients. This company is based on motto THINK OUT OF THE BOX- TOOTB. Currently, we are performing clinical trials in the hospitals, looking for investors and planning to launch this device in the market soon.

  • NIDHI-EIR grant, 2 lakh approx., Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
  • Winner of National Level Business Plan Competition.
  • Filed 3 patents.

We received a special message from Dr. Tanushree Jain that which says: “Believe in your child’s dreams especially women, if they want to change their profession and want to create an impact in the society by doing something good for the society please support them. I would like to give the message to all the doctors If you think you have some idea that will create a change in the medical field then do it, work hard for it. My aim in life to make a world a better place for the patient and to make them knowledgeable about the treatment they are receiving.”

TOOTB has also been a National Level Business Plan Competition winner for the syringe design and usability.

For this innovation, the team at TOOTB has been awarded the National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovation Scheme (NIDHI-EIR) by Department of Science and Technology (Government of India).

For more queries, you can mail her at tootbhealthtech@gmail.com

 

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Attention Junior Chefs, time to show off your cooking skills!

A real foodie isn’t a person who just loves to taste the variety which is being served across the globe. Instead, he’d like to serve them with his/her own savor. And if you are one of them and dreaming to build a career in the same. This is the right opportunity for you and you’d be crazy if miss this one out.

Forum Junior Chef Competition
Forum Junior Chef Competition

The opportunity:

Hello Parents and kids! We are looking for Kids with Big Talent!

Forum Junior Chef Champ is the signature event organized by the renowned Forum group. Forum Celebration Mall is all set to bring in the new edition of ‘Forum Junior Chef Champ’.

Let your kids showcase their cooking talent in one of the biggest Junior Chef Championship which is held across 8 Forum malls spread across 6 Cities.

Forum Junior Chef Champ Details:

  • Last date to register: 20th June 2019, 9 PM

 

  • Categories in Forum Junior Chef Competition:

Category 1 (Ages 7 – 10)

Category 2 (Ages 11 – 15)

  • Entry Fee: The competition is free of cost for all the contestants.

 

  • Cooking Facilities during Competition: Forum Junior Chef is a cooking competition without fire. All the ingredients along with cutlery are to be brought in by the contestant. However, induction stove will be provided by the organizers. No pre-prepared or pre-cooked ingredients from the contestants is allowed. Equipment/cutlery can be brought by the contestants.
  • How can you register: Participants can register by visiting the Mall Information Desk and fill out the application form or register online through www.forummalls.in

 

 

  • Criteria for judging the dish: Innovation, Creativity, Taste, and Presentation.

 

  • Time Duration Allotted: 45 minutes for the preliminary round and 90 minutes for the finale.

 

  • Date of the events:

o    Prelims: 22nd June 2019

o    Finals: 23rd June 2019

 

  • Venue: Forum Celebration Mall

It is an exceptional and unmatched opportunity for all the cooking lovers out there.

The winnings you don’t want to miss:

Top Winners in each category will be awarded Trophy & free Gift vouchers from the mall.

So all the junior chefs out there in the city, the perfect opportunity is knocking your doors. You don’t want to regret it later missing the event, we can bet on this.

Terms & Conditions Apply.

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Have you witnessed the best dance performances of this city yet?

The finale of the Forum Just Dance, the signature event of the renowned Forum group took place on 1st June 2019. The event was organized in the premises of Forum Celebration Mall from 6 p.m. to 8.30 p .m.

The event enjoyed a magnanimous success with more than 150 participants from the city.

There were many unforgettable performances of various dance forms like traditional, patriotic, western and much more.

Top 10 participant were selected from each category and the winner was chosen from the selected one.

The winners are as follows:

Solo Category:

  • Winners from Age Group of 10 to 15 are:

First position: Angel Sukhwani

Second Position: Himakshi Lohar

Third Position: Vineet Mathur

  • Winners from Age Group of 16 and Above are:

First position: Tanishka Sutrakar

Second Position: Swaraj Singh

Third Position: Kavya Dixit

Group Dance Category:

First position: SADA Dance Group

Second Position: Jitendra Dance Group

Third Position: JDCA Group

The details for the next signature event of the group, ‘Forum Junior Chef Champ’ is coming up soon.

The last date to register for Forum Junior Chef Champ is 20th June 2019.

For registrations, use the following link: https://tinyurl.com/yxdezb2f

And for those who’ve missed the event, don’t worry because we’ve got you covered. In this article, we are sharing with you, some of the best snippets from the event.

HAVE FUN!

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उदयपुर के चौराहों के अजीब नाम जो अपने आप में एक अनोखी कहानी समेटे हैं।

हर शहर अपने अंदर बहुत सारी कहानियाँ समेटे हुए होता है। जिसके शहरी उन कहानियों से अनजान होते है,और वो कहानियाँ इतिहास के तह-खाने में कहीं पड़ी पड़ी धूल फ़ाँक रही होती हैं। उदयपुर शहर की भी कुछ ऐसी ही कहानियाँ जो इतिहास के झरोखों से किसी नयी पीढ़ी के ज़हन में बस जाने के इंतज़ार में झांक रही है, पर आज की पीढ़ी की ज़रूरतों ने ज़िंदगी को इस क़दर व्यस्त कर दिया है कि हमें उन बातों को जानने की फ़ुरसत ही नहीं मिलती है। लेकिन हमने आपका काम आज आसान करने की सोची और आपके लिए लाए हैं शहर की कुछ बातें।

क्या आपने कभी उदयपुर शहर के चौराहों के नामों पर गौर किया है?

हर एक शहर में कुछ चीज़ें उसकी पहचान से जुड़ी होती हैं । आप आम तौर पर किसी शहर में चले जाओ तो वहाँ आपको शास्त्री सर्कल, प्रताप सर्कल,अम्बेडकर चौराहा या गांधी चौराहा मिल जाएगा। लेकिन उदयपुर शहर में प्रवेश करते ही आपकी मुलाकात ठोकर चौराहा,सेवाश्रम चौराहा, भट्टा  चौराहा से होगी और तब तक होती रहेगी जब तक कोई योगी जी आकर इनका नाम ना बदल दें । आप अक्सर इन चौराहो को पार करते समय सिर्फ इतना ख़याल रखते है कि कोई पुलिस कांस्टेबल आपको ना पकड़ ले और झट से उसे पार कर लेते है और अगर बिना पकड़ाए पार कर लेते हैं , तो खुश हो जाते हैं |

लेकिन क्या कभी आपने थोड़ा ठहर कर इन चौराहों के बारे में जानने कि कोशिश की है, कि इनके नाम ऐसे क्यों है?

नहीं की होगी, हम बता देते है।

ठोकर चौराहा

शहर में प्रवेश करते ही आपका सामना ठोकर चौराहे से होगा. “ठोकर” एक मेवाड़ी शब्द है जिसका मतलब एक ब्रेकर भी हो सकता है, और कोई ऐसी जगह भी होती है जहाँ लोग आकर कुछ पल के लिए रुकते हो। अब नाम भी जनता ने रखा है तो जनता के पास अलग अलग कहानियाँ भी है।

सिंघानिया लॉ कॉलेज के डीन डॉ.धर्मेश जैन ने बताया कि  मादड़ी इंडस्ट्रियल से आते वक़्त यहाँ चौराहे से पहले चढ़ाई होती थी जिसकी वजह से इसे ठोकर कहाँ जाने लगा और इस चौराहे का नाम ठोकर चौराहा पड़ा।

वहीं आयड़ में रहने वाले एक बुजुर्ग से बात की, तो उन्होंने कहा कि आयड़ से आने वाली सड़क पर  यह पहला चौराहा था और यहाँ आस पास के लोग मजदूरी पर जाने से पहले रुका करते थे, बातचीत किया करते थे, और इसे ठोकर कहा जाने लगा, एक लैंडमार्क की तरह। फिर बाद में साल बीतते गए  और मादड़ी  से आने वाली चढ़ाई को भी ख़त्म कर दिया गया पर इस चौराहे ने ठोकर नाम को अपना लिया और खुद का एक अस्तित्व स्थापित कर दिया है।

सेवाश्रम चौराहा

सेवाश्रम चौराहे पर बजाज कॉर्प लिमिटेड नाम की एक कंपनी का ऑफिस है जिसकी स्थापना 1965 में हुई थी। अब आप सोच रहे होंगे कि कैसा लेखक है, चौराहे की बात करते करते कंपनियों की बात करने लगा है, पर सेवाश्रम चौराहे के नाम के पीछे हाथ भी इसी कंपनी का है। इस का नाम पहले बजाज सेवाश्रम था और इसी कंपनी के नाम के कारण इस चौराहे ने सेवाश्रम नाम से अपनी पहचान बनाई जो आज भी कायम है।

कुम्हारों का भट्टा

अगले विचित्र नाम के साथ नंबर आता है भट्टे चौराहे का और आप सोच रहे होंगे इसमें क्या है, यह तो सामान्य नाम है, और हम सभी इसके बारे में जानते है। पर ज़रा ठहरिये! कुछ नया लाये है।

यह हम सभी जानते हैं  कि यहाँ रहने वाले कुम्हार समुदाय के कारण इसका नाम कुम्हारों का भट्टा है पर क्या आप यह जानते हैं  कि भट्टे पर रहने वाले कुम्हारों को मेवाड़ राजघराना उत्तरप्रदेश से लेकर आया था, मिट्टी के सामान की अपनी ज़रूरतों को पूरा करने के लिए। आज यहाँ रहने वाले लोगो की छठी, सातवीं पीढ़ी है| शहर का फ़ैलाव होने के बाद यह चौराहा शहर के बीच में आ गया और भट्टों से निकलने वाले धुँए के प्रदूषण  कारण सरकार ने भट्टों पर रोक लगा दी। आप जब चौराहे के अंदर गलियों में प्रवेश करेंगे तो लोग आपको आज भी वहां मिट्टी के सामान बनाते हुए मिल जायेंगे और दीवाली के मौके पर शहर के दीयों की जरूरत भी यही पूरी करते है। भट्टे तो रहे नहीं पर एक छाप रह गयी है उन भट्टो की, जो इस चौराहे के नाम के रूप में लोगों  को अतीत की याद दिलाता रहेगी ।

दुनिया में चल रही रेट रेस हमें अपनेपन के एहसासों से बहुत दूर ले गयी है। हम उन चीज़ों के बारे में भी कुछ नहीं जानते जहाँ अपनी ज़िंदगी के सबसे हसीन पल गुजार दिए हैं ।

कुछ जगहों से आपको जुड़ाव जरूर होगा पर आप उनके बारे में अगर कुछ नहीं जानते हैं  तो वो जुड़ाव आपको आनंदित नहीं करेगा। मैं आशा करता हूँ कि इस आर्टिकल को पढ़ने के बाद आपका इन चौराहों को देखने का नज़रिया बदलेगा। ऐसी कई बातें और कहानियां हैं जो आपका इंतज़ार कर रही हैं । ज़रूरत है तो बस आपकी  कुछ पलों की  फुर्सत की…

अगर आप भी शहर की ऐसी जगहों के बारे में जानते है तो हमें बताएं कमेंटबॉक्स में और अगर किसी जगह की कहानी जानना चाहते है तो भी सुझाएँ  ताकि हम आपके लिए ऐसी और कहानियाँ निकाल कर ला सकें |

 

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