tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-189526032024-03-07T19:19:23.687-08:00in the center of the back office of the world - dlf cybercity gurgaon - lies belvedere towers, a place around two hundred families call "home". this blog is dedicated to the life and times of this home.noshtradamushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04340004061072547017noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18952603.post-4920563524083500502006-11-18T20:24:00.000-08:002006-11-18T20:27:13.261-08:00

This blog is closed for the moment. Will be back... well, when it's back.Meanwhile, check out another relevant blog here.

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On 26th January, we celebrated India's Republic Day with amazing energy and patriotism. The turnout of people was large and participation was uninhibited. Mr. Gurwara raised the national flag on behalf of all of us, while a choir of young children led us in singing our national anthem.A painting competition was also held, and our talented kids won lots of prizes for their efforts.And of course,

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Taking the wrong path seems to come naturally to people in the NCR. And surprisingly I find, this includes a lot of people from Belvedere Towers. The number of people I see everyday breaking the law is not funny!Wonder what I'm talking about? It's all of our residents that take the wrong side of the road to take a short cut into our gate from the other side! Decency and danger aside, the fact is,

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We're celebrating the festivals of Lohri and Makar Sankranti on the 13th of January 2006 in front of B Tower in our condominium between 7 and 9 pm with a bonfire and traditional til, gur, gajak, mumphali, makkai, and phuliya.Our cultural sub-committee has organised the above, but you are welcome to share your own goodies with others as well.Most importantly, bring along your dhol and your

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While I wanted to publish something about the efforts of all the people behind the New Year's Eve Party - the humility inside me, brought out by the fact that I was part of the organisation committee made me resist.But I must say, I'd like to really thank all of you who have come up to us and raved about the party. I must re-iterate however, we couldn't have made it such a hit without everyone's

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If the party last night at Belvedere Towers is anything to go by, we can look forward to a terrific year ahead.Almost all the families of our condominium joined in last night to drink, dance and dine in the New Year 2006 – with friends and neighbours, old and new!The amazing bit about last night, was the complete ease with which everyone mingled and partied with people they’d only just met –

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Here's wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!!I'm sure all of you know that we celebrated Christmas Eve at Belvedere Towers yesterday, with Santa Claus dropping by with gifts for our children. I think he read my last post in this Blog on parking, so like a good visitor he parked his Reindeer Sleigh outside the complex in the visitors parking - Thank you Santa!Coming back to the party, it was an

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Our very own Masters of Ceremony! Great work, boys!

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They say it is determined whether you will be a leader or a follower, by the time you are 4-6 years old. Because it is only till this age that actual 'intelligence' gets embedded into your psyche and personality.Your ability to grasp new things, your analytical ability, your 'initiative', and everything to do with 'pure intelligence' is formed in your brain at this age.Quite like a foundation

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Christmas Eve is just around the corner, and I hope all you parents have arranged to have Santa Claus bring presents for your kids at the party.If you don't know what I'm talking about, check out the Notice Board in your Tower.Santa Claus is coming to Belvedere Towers on the 24th of December between 3.30 and 5.30 pm and the Belvedere Towers Condominium Association is throwing a party with music

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There's an exhibition of paintings by Saranjit Singh and Archana Khurana, at the Creativegarh Gallery [37A, Shahput Jat, New Delhi 49]. Great stuff!Plus you'll be amazed by the different forms of art they have on show - done by young artists, experimenting with new artistic mediums. A lot of these youngsters have worked under me in advertising, and it amazes me what some of them are doing.Do

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I used to joke that in crowded GK where I once lived, parking riots were a common phenomena. Today I refuse to see any humour in the fact that we're bordering on having some in BT itself.Too many cars, and too little civic sense will steadily add speed breakers to our normally smooth relationships at Belvedere Towers.After all, who doesn't feel a swell of anger, when he or she drives home after a

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Staying at home this New Year's eve takes on a new meaning at Belvedere Towers.Instead of battling fog, crawling in traffic jams and ducking weird drunk strangers - after having paid a whole lot of money - why not have a blast at a quarter of the price!Plus, you'll get to know the people who live around you better - the same people who's kids your kids are going to grow up with!Please join in,

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Ho! Ho! Ho! It’s Christmas, and we’ve invited Santa Claus to bring joy to Belvedere Towers on the 24th of December 2005!In his honour the Belvedere Towers Condominium Association is organizing lots of games, music, snacks for you. Plus, there’s a talent show which the little ones can participate in!Santa will bring lots of presents for all the little ones who have been very good this year!For

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A little after three this morning, my wife and I awoke with a start to the sound of some banging. I jumped out of bed, thinking someone was trying to break into our apartment from somewhere. I rushed around checking all entrances, looking for the intercom to call security...Nothing. Then I noticed a metal grill hanging from the Bar in my living room shaking - Exactly as it had when the earthquake

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This Sunday, the Board of Managers constituted various Specialist Sub Committees, comprising of resident volunteers and members of the Board.The Specialist Sub Committees are empowered with the responsibility of audit, analysis, implementation and maintenance of everything within their domain, as per plans and budgets approved by the Board of Managers at regular intervals.All relevant employed

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No the above is not a typo. It comes from the yearning of most of us to bring in the New Year in a warm and happy place, without spending many hours on fogged and jammed roads.The Beleveder Towers Condominium Association is proud to announce a huge party to bring in the New Year 2006, starting on the evening of 31st December and going on till the wee hours of the morning, on our front lawn itself

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In keeping with the spirit of the season, we've shot off a letter to the North Pole and invited Santa Claus to visit sadda Belvedere Towers! He's promised to drop in on the 24th and share some goodies for the kids who've been good. Watch this space for the time and place.PS. If you as child or parent have a request for Santa, please write to me here.

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The fact is most of the people who stood for election to the Board of Managers did so with no desire for political power or egoistic desire, but with the intent of doing our bit to help nurture a great environment to live in.We stood up to create and develope a place that is financially, physically and emotionally secure, and ready to handle whatever life and circumstances throw our way in the

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Following the election of ten members to the Board of Managers of the Belvedere Towers Condominium Association, we assigned roles as per the following:> Rear Admiral [Retd.] K.L. Malhan: President> Abhilash Lal: Vice President> J. M. Gugnani: Treasurer> Ashok Kumar Dhingra: Secretary> Mehernosh Shapoorjee: Joint SecretaryThe rest of the Board members will play a supporting role, and lead various

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Elections were held under the supervision of Returning Officer Mr. S. P. Gurwara, to select the first Board of Managers of the Belvedere Towers Condominium Association.The elected Board of Managers would take over the running of the Condominium from builder DLF and would manage our IBMS funds henceforth.According to the law of the land, only those who had their name first in the Buyer's Agreement

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A summary of the year gone by at Belvedere Towers, is actually a fairy tale that stretches almost 20 months since some of us moved here and made it home.In the beginning, occupancy was low, and excitement was high. The newness of the place and the unbelievable connect most of us made with strangers who had become neighbours created an environment, which to people like my wife and I was a

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A project that was announced in August 2000, Belvedere Towers was ready and handed over to us by DLF, on schedule in August 2003!Beautifully located in DLF Cybercity, our home is accessible with a turn and a thirty second drive from both the NH and MG Road.At Belvedere Towers we have our own swimming pool, fully equipped gym, active club house, and a great overall atmosphere of fun and care for

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