NFC, Maharani Bagh & Friends Colony
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Captive In My Own House
Western Avenue Was Dug Up by the MCD Which Left Piles of Debris & Disappeared Maharanibagh is regarded as a A-grade colony as is reflected by the circle rate. Not…
Plantation – Bottle Palm -New Friends CHBS
Variksha Ropan Samiti and The New Friends Co-operative Housing Building Society, in the attempt to contribute to a greener neigh-bourhood and environment, organized a ‘Bottle Palm Plantation Event’ at Regional…
Fancy Dog & His Hefty Mistress in the NFC Park!
This year April has been fairly pleasant due to the kindness of rain God. The mornings are loaded with fresh and pleasant breeze giving good feeling to enjoy mother nature,…
“Cyclothon” – Organized by NFC RWA (Ashoka Park)
NFC RWA (Ashoka Park) organized a “Cyclothon” on 7 April with the aim of bringing to its young residents aged 8-12 a fun activity with the aim of promoting outdoor…
Understanding AI
It would be difficult to avoid a mention Of AI or “Artificial Intelligence” as we are inundated by articles in newspapers and on electronic media. However, there is some lack…
Navratri Celebrations at The Mata Mandir
Every six months, Mata ki chowki is conduced, at the Mata Mandir, NFC, on all seven days. It is sponsored by residents, and the bookings, are made prior, to the…
Samvada’s Annual Editors Meet!
A Platform of Sharing Ideas, Building Relationships & Strengthening Community Bonds: Community Samvada, a hyperlocal news magazine, dedicated to promoting community engagement and cultural exchange, recently hosted its annual meet…
Install Water Bowls In your Verandas & Terraces!
Summers are round the corner, and temperatures, are soaring high. Temperatures, as high as 45 degree are expected, soon. Under such circumstances, birds and other stray animals, are desperately looking…
‘Baisakhi’ Celebrated with High Spirits – NFC Club!
The celebration of the festival was organized by Har Utsav Foundation Society in collaboration with NFC Club with participation from members, their families, friends and relatives with great enthusiasm and…
Mosquitoes Ambushing Residents with Gorilla Techniques!
Residents are overwhelmed by the influx of mosquitoes. They enter through smallest of crevasses; in fact, they don t leave any effort to enter homes. Worse affected are the guards,…
Zumba and/or Aerobics Classes in NFC
Most of us in current times are extremely conscious of our weight and wish to lose some of that stubborn FAT….isn’t it ? I sure am one of the people…
Bowling Alley – NFC Club!
The Bowling Alley at the New Friends Club is now operational and is open for TRIAL. All Members, who have cleared dues are welcome to enjoy ‘bowling’ during the Free…
Happy Faces Danced & Sang To Their Hearts’ Content!
NFC Music Concert New Friends Colony is phew… quite a happening place full of energetic and creative people. Spear-headed by the “same duo” (Puja Jain and Rahul Chhabra)-(remember the T-10…
MB Resident Complains to Secretary Environment & Police Against Illegal Felling of Trees
A resident of Maharani Bagh has written to Pr. Secretary (Environment & Forest) Department of Forests and Wildlife, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi against illegal felling of trees…
Can We Stop People from Entering Maharani Bagh Who Just Come to Chill in the Colony
Trespassing Residents of Maharani Bagh have time and again raised concern about gangs and vagabonds entering the colony without any purpose. Recently this issue was again discussed and one resident…
Yoga Expert Dr Sweta Shekhar Gets Samta Award for Her Selfless Service to Mankind
The first time, I met Sweta Shekhar (C-748, 3rd Flr, NFC, 9953753400), some 15 years ago, I said to myself, what will this waif of a girl, teach yoga! Fragile,…
Dense Carpeting of Roads in Block “A”, NFC
The collective efforts of NFC RWA (Ashoka Park) and some residents finally yielded results when MCD through the Councilor’s office took up the task of re-carpeting the roads in the…
Protecting Existing Tree Cover: The NFC Story
Today, protecting existing trees in the neighborhood is a challenge. Urban studies have highlighted the positive impact of trees in not only reducing ambient tempera-tures, dust levels and improving the…
AAP Representatives Meet the Residents & Discuss Issues Plaguing Maharani Bagh
On 10 March a meeting with Atishi and her team was organized with the residents. Unfortunately, Ms Atishi could not attend as she had to be at another unplanned crisis…
To Have A Long Life, the 10 Years from 70 to 79 Years are Crucial!!
Israeli scholars have found that there are around two health problems per month for people between the ages of 70 and 79. Surprisingly, the health status of the elderly aged…
“Walkathon” – Organized by A Hospital
The event, a “Walkathon” was organized by Kidney Support Network and a Hospital to raise awareness about kidney disease and kidney health, and was led by Dr Vijay Kher, a…
Panditji on the Way to Yajman in NFC
Pandit Ji very tall, fair complexion, clean shaven, thick dark black hair, in sparkling white Dhoti, a long pure silk peach colour kurta up to knees, a Rudraksha Mala hanging…
Burst of Colorful Flowers in Maharani Bagh!
Happiness is like a butterfly in my garden! We are fortunate to be enjoying the extended spring this year and our colony is full of color bursts of flowers peeping…
Deposit of Firearms at the Police Station, NFC!
A request has been received by NFC RWA (Ashoka Park) from the office of the SHO, PS NFC asking residents who are in possession of any firearms, licensed or otherwise,…
Raju And The 40 Thieves!
It is a cartoon book published by the reserve Bank of India, to explain all kinds of online frauds. The book puts forth its message in a comic style for…
NFC D-Block Drains Cleaned!
The blocked drains around D 1011, 1012, 1013 were cleared by the MCD department.
NFC Club Bumper Tambola!
On 30th March 2024, we will see many happy faces of members, who win these wonderful prizes. Samvada wishes all members good luck for the event.
NFC: Healthy Aging Despite Problems!
An online talk, on Elders Health, was organised, on the 1 March, where the topic of discussion was “Healthy Aging Despite Problems” by Dr Sunny Malik, consultant RGCI, Niti Bagh….
Upcoming “Cyclothon” on Sun, 7 Apr 2024!
NFC RWA (Ashoka Park) has organized a “Cyclothon” for children aged between 8-12 years on 7 April (Sunday) at Block-B, NFC beginning at 8.00 am (reporting time being 7.30 am)….
While Building Your Dream House
Don’t Inconvenience Your Neighbours A neighbour in Maharani Bagh reported that the house B-24 is being demolished. They have not put up any barricades along the boundary. Can the work…
Common Problems of the Creamy Layer
Our RWA and MLA W-App are over loaded with 10-12 types of problems and lots of Residents are over active in trying to get them solved. Just see what they…
Maharani Bagh Community Centre Should Be Converted into A Sports & Cultural Club
The Community Centre of Maharani Bagh is a well-constructed building. However, as the building is not being optimally used to contribute to the welfare of the colony residents. Young mothers…
Thefts & Chain Snatchings Have Been Reported in NFC & Neighbouring Colonies
“Better To Be Alert” – A Must!! Off late, quite a few incidents of theft and chain snatchings have been reported in NFC and neighbouring colonies as well which is…
Destiny of an NFC Rickshaw Puller’s Son? In His Own Words
Like every Sunday afternoon, I went to Sheesham Park this Sunday as well. Park was full of cricket players from nearby Colonies. Some young boys were roaming here and there,…
Why Did the NFC Club Losers Not Take the Defeat in the Right Spirit & Vanished from the Scene
It is a universal truth that only one will be a winner rest all will be losers, so there should be no good or bad feeling. In democracy elections are…
Green Environment -Security Guards Educating Others Not to Use Plastic Bags
Almost 2 years ago, in the month of Sep 2021, NFC RWA (Ashoka Park) along with DDISL and MCD carried out a large scale drive on Gurudwara Road in New…
Special Meeting of NFC Cooperative Housing Society
In Following rules and regulations, the Governing Body of the Housing Society successfully held i its “Special General Body Meeting” on 25.02.2024. Agenda Highlights: Discussion on the amendments of the…
Tale of Two Kitties –The Thirsty Kitty
Early morning, with Covid scare still in the air, I decided to walk on the terrace instead of the park. And who should trot along by my side like a…
Charitable Health/Medical Services in NFC & Sukhdev Vihar
NFC is surrounded by urban villages that are in sorry state of affairs as regards provision of upkeep and hygiene, sanitation, reasonable medical services etc. It has been noticed that…
“Geotagging” -Third Session for Assistance Organized By NFC RWA (Ashoka Park)
NFC RWA (Ashoka Park) was and still is receiving several calls following announcement and publication of the new demand of ‘geotagging of property’ by MCD. Most of our residents seem…
NFC: Help in Registration of Geotagging!
The zonal inspector for property tax, Ashok Kumar has deputed Mr Jaipal (DBC) to help residents who have not registered for geotagging and others who have missed the deadline. This…
The Road Between D-931 And D-932 Is in A Terrible Condition!
It has massive potholes, full of smelly water, which is most probably from an overflowing underground pipe. It’s getting more and more difficult to cross the stretch due to the…
Condition in Front of D 961!
Garbage getting collected outside D 917, residents very upset as this is happening on a daily basis. This collection point should be immediately shifted to an alternate site.
BSES is Laying of Power Cables Underground in Friends Colony West
Residents of Maharani Bagh, New Friends Colony & Friends Colony have been pressing hard to get their overhead power cables underground. BSES has already started the process in Friends Colony…
Unauthorised Cars Parked in Maharani Bagh Should Be Checked & Removed
Maharani Bagh residents have been constantly complaining every now and then about illegally parked cars that don’t belong to them but parked inside the colony. Quite a few times some…
“Lohri Celebrations”: Bringing Some Warmth This Winter for the Not So Privileged
Through the years NFC RWA (Ashoka Park) has been celebrating the festival of ‘Lohri” with pomp and show by making and igniting a pyre of cow dung uplas/ cakes in…
Pups Rescued from the Drain of Friends Colony East
The presence of mind, of a daily walker, proved to be a Messiah, for a litter of pups, in Friends Colony East. Himani Singh, noticed a pregnant dog, during her…
Good Morning Moon!
The dusty evenings lead to dusky dawns in Delhi! The mornings are filled with the smell of smoke in the air. The sun waits a little longer to say hello…
Lohri Celebrations – NFC Club
Come the month of January, and the entire atmosphere is filled with festivities beginning from bringing in the new year, celebrating ‘Lohri’, hearts swelled with pride forthe ‘Republic Day and…
“Digital Detox” – Clearly, We All Need This!!
Am sure all of us cannot deny that the world today is a “digital”. Every single minute of the day, there is involvement of a digital devicewhether it’s for news,…
Message from Roy P Tharyan which Underlines the Need for Unity in Diversity
Dear friends,Please forgive me for digressing a lot in this mail. While I am pained by a lot of happenings in this society, let me also thank three gentle-men who…
Flowers Plucking Thief Caught!
A young man was caught red handed by the Maharani Bagh security guard on 22 Jan in the morning at 5.30 am in Mothers Park. He had a plastic bag…
MB Free Eye Camp!
In memory of her mother-in-law (Smt. Sheila Gujral) on her 100th birth anniversary a resident of Maharani Bagh organised a free eye camp at the I Care Hospital, sec 26,…
Study of Scriptures!
This is the initiative of the Har Ustat Foundation Society, to promote an understanding of one’s religion. This is an effort, to negate, unhealthy and fanatic beliefs. It’s also an…
Pruning Trees Need of The Hour!
Dr Geeta Chadda, has requested the Horticulture department, to prune the tree, behind her house D-845. The tree, is in the children’s park, behind her house. It is obstructing the…
Lack of Pet Keeping Etiquette!
Dog poop, a long-drawn issue, is still a cause of unrest. It would be very helpful, if pet owners are more empathetic towards fellow residents. In today’s modern world with…
“Its Raining Fun Fun Fun & Just Fun” – The T-10 Cricket Tournament, NFC’23 !!
For the very first time in the history of NFC, a ‘cricket match’ was organized by Puja Jain and Rahul Chhabra [both residents of NFC and members of the Management…
“Christmas Carnival” – At NFC Club
With the jingle of the bells resonating, hum of the carols in the wind, the ‘ho-ho’ of Santa and gifts and glee everywhere – “the Christmas Carnival” was an exciting…
“Geotagging” – The New Requirement – Session For Clarity Organized By NFC RWA (Ashoka Park)
NFC RWA (Ashoka Park) was bombarded with calls, messages, emails etc. Following announcement and publication of the new demand of ‘geotagging of property’ by MCD. Just as all residents were…
Doctor Born With ‘Hands To Heal”
An Interview With Dr Narasimhan Subramanian Dr N. Subramanian, a senior urologist, practising at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Sarita Vihar, has recently, shifted to New Friends Colony, D block, house number…
Residents At The Mercy Of Civic Bodies
Street lights, between D-896 and D-900 have been absent, since a year. Despite repeated complaints, this issue, has not been addressed. Besides, the inconvenience, caused by invisibility, it is also…
Dil Ke Armaan Ansuon Mein Beh Gaye
I am a great lover of watching matches but lately, the results gave us unstoppable tears, heart-throbbing pain, and sleepless nights, and we were feeling helpless not knowing how to…
MBCC Ladies Club Meeting
December is a special month as it is the last month of the calendar year and the first month of the winter in the Northern hemisphere. December is best known…
Mental Health Camp
The Har Ustat Foundation Society, in association with Adults Health Care and services centre, has arranged for a mental health camp. It will be a one on one ses-sion, with…
“Covid” On The Prowl Again – Take Precautions
Just when we thought we are now safe from the ‘Covid-19 Pandemic’ which created havoc in our lives since end of 2019, the same word “COVID” is staring at us…
Street light
Street light, at the corner of D 1048, is covered by overgrown foliage. The purpose of the light, is lost as motorist are not able to see the light.
Diabetic Health Checkup
Artemis hospital lite(Multi Speciality Care Centre), held a diabetic health checkup camp on the 10th December 2023, from 9am to 12noon. The main consultant was Dr Bidyut Banerjee, consultant Internal…
Diwali Cheer For Our Super“Senior Citizens” (75+ Living Alone)
Am sure, all of us squarely admire, our dear parents, who have worked hard, in helping us, make good careers for ourselves. We of course, owe it all, to their…
“Diwali Mela” in New Friends Colony
The sound, of festival and the word ‘DIWALI’, engulfs our hearts and mind, with the sound of joy, lights, decorations, diyas, shopping, melas, food, savouries…. and the list goes on…
Free Hearing Test Camp By “Hear Clear” In NFC – 05.11.2023
With progressing age, many of us, face issues, of being ‘hard at hearing’. At times, we want the volume of the television turned up, we want people to talk louder…
Meeting Romila Thapar
It is not often, that one, gets a chance, to meet, a celebrated author. Rarer, is the opportunity, to meet one, right in your neighbourhood. Incidentally, that is precisely what…
Horrific – Car Driver Runs Over Pet Dog In Block-A, NFC – 21.11.2023
One of the office bearers (Mr. Asif Kamal), of NFC RWA (Ashoka Park), received a call from a resident of A 2XX, sharing her distress, on loosing her pet, due…
Pre-Diwali Breakfast – Hosted By Senior Ladies At Ashoka Park
The ‘ladies corner’, (most of whom are seniors and super seniors) at Ashoka Park, NFC is always hustling and bustling with happy and vibrant energy from 8.00 am till almost…
The Well Watered Footpaths
Surely, the caption, has caught your attention. While Delhi is struggling of water shortage, I must say, the footpaths, are well watered. I am a resident, of Friends Colony West….
Talk On Waste Management
The nfc club, organised an event, on waste segregation and management on the 23rd November 2023, at the club. It was a two hour event from 12 noon to 2…
Diwali Din Scares Away Pet
Cuddles, ran away from home, on Diwali night, petrified by the noise of crackers. Despite repeated warning by the government, crackers were still being burst, in the capital, adding to…
Hawaon Mein Meri Ajab Si Milawat Hai
Life was going smoothly until one fine morning, on waking up, we found, hazy atmosphere with poor visibility and toxic air to breathe. Checking the air quality index, found it…
Diyas On Dhanteras Day At Sheesham Park
VarikshaRopan Samiti, has been holding the lighting programme, in Sheesham Park, on Dhanteras day evening, for the last two years.. This year, it was raining and the Park was wet, …
Tulsi Vivah
Mr and Mrs Anoop Jindal, residents of D 921 NFC, organised Tulsi Vivah, on a grand scale, on the 23 rd of November 2023. They made elaborate arrangements, and the…
Pollution, A Dark Cloud
Pollution, has marred, the festive spirit of the capital, by engulfing all, in its venomous throes. It is, like a dark shadow, choking the lungs of young and old alike….
Water Logging Due To Use Of Hose Pipe
Water logging, a result of residents, washing driveways and cars with a hose pipe. Of course a hose pipe is a much convenient and easier way, to get the job…
Parasite Plant, Engulfing Trees
These hanging, rope like stems, have covered, almost the entire tree. These harmless, looking green stems, are infact parasite plants called Amarbel, which feed on the tree, that supports them!…
Mehandi Artist For Karwa Chauth
A day, prior to Karwa Chauth, the nfc club organised, a group of mehandi artist, for the lady members. The ladies, were able to get mehandi put, in the comfort,…
Pruning With A Sickle
These were the two men, who came to prune the trees! Such big trees and two men with a sickle, attached to a pole! What will the outcome, of such…
Criminal Collection Of Muck
The tailor nagar mullah being separated with pesticides, to negate the effect of the rotting garbage.
Quality Of Water Supply In The Colony
This is the colour of the water being supplied ! People are getting, water borne diseases, like typhoid etc from drinking such water . “What does one get, from living…
Over Flowing Sewer
Shilpa Mago, complaints of this overflowing sewer, outside D 824. The overflowing, of the dirty water causes, mosquito breeding and wet muddy patches. Despite repeated complains, it has not be…
G-20 Over, Ab Sab Chalta Hai?
Hosting of G-20 summit was a moment of great pride for India. Like many areas of Delhi ,the New Friends Colony market was also cleaned and renovated, for which great…
Musical Evening At MBCC
The October meeting of our club was a musical one. Music is an important part of our life as it gives us pleasure and relieves stress. We all understand the…
Internet Addiction: A Growing Concern for Parents
Master Kishan (name changed), a 12-year-old male child studying in the sixth grade, was brought to the psychiatric outpatient department with complaints of self withdrawal, depressed mood, restlessness, irritation, insomnia,…
A Bird Best Belongs on A Tree Let It Remain There
Albino Java Sparrow A Member of The Finch Family Saved As Maneesha stood watching over her terrace garden, suddenly something dropped on her feet from the sky. Startled, she stepped…
The Head & Tail of Stray Issue
If there’s one issue that has divided colonies all across Delhi NCR, and put people up in arms against each other, it’s the issue of stray dogs. With the human…
Karwa Chauth Celebration in New Friends Club
To celebrate the coming festival of Karwa Chauth, New Friends Club, has arranged for mehandi artists, for ladies. Members and non members, can both, get mehandi put, in a comfortable…
Diwali Milan
New Friends Club, is Organising a Diwali Milan, on the 5th November 2023, 7.30 onwards. There will be live musical performances with a sumptuous spread of mouth tickling food. Choicest…
Celebrating Diwali Without Firecrackers: A DIY Science Activity Shows the Way
Regarding blanket ban on green firecrackers in Delhi this year too, I have some good news for those who are sad by the ban and I have attached a picture…
Gazebo- The Cozy Hotspot
Gazebo, what was coined jokingly in the 18th century, combining two latin words, “Gaze” & “I shall”, has become almost a garden staple across the world. The cozy canopy that…
Mosquitoes! Go Away
This season mosquitoes are comparatively under control. Residents are finally getting a respite from the pestering, blood sucking pests. Thanks to the regular fogging being done in the colony, due…
Shooting Competition In NFC Club
The first shooting championship was inaugurated at the Murc Shooting Academy by Prof A.S. Kohli and Mr Deepak Kumar (Asian Games silver medalist’s and 2020 Olympian) at the club. The…
The Festival Of Dussehra
Dussehra, the festival of the victory of good over bad, and is celebrated with a lot of fanfare. Giant effigies of Ravana are installed, and are then burnt, to implicate…
Ingenious!
One of our esteemed residents came up with this ingenious use of discarded Chatri Palm leaves. She turned the discarded leaves into a handheld fan. Eco friendly and biodegradable at…
vidya suresh on Help! Snake..Yes absolutely important to know the snakes in the area
Soma Ateesh on Help! Snake..Very informative writeup 
Anupama Pahwa on Help! Snake..Interesting info on snakes in Malibu....thanks Jyoti!! 
sangita chaudhri on Help! Snake..Made for a highly informative read on Snakes , Jyoti
Archana Sharma on Happy Children’s Day!So true ❤Beautiful narration 
suman kashyap on Happy Children’s Day!Well said , Hum sub toh abhi bhi bache hain