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2. Rajasthan Association of North America 2012-2013 Publication 1 3. 2 Rajasthan Association of North America 2012-2013 Publication 4. From the Desk of the PresidentRANA Canada is one of the youngest organizations among various Indo-Canadianorganizations based in the GTA and its record community service remains unrivaled.Very few social organizations can match RANA (Canada)s record. It has proven timeand again that RANA does not work as an Association but operates as an extendedfamily, not only for it members but for all those who are associated with us.In a span of only five years, we have attracted an array of outstanding talent from our community of RajasthaniCanadians. Given their inspirational vision, idealism, creativity, dedication and organizational skills, I can easilysay I am really proud of our members and our community.Today, members of our RANA (Canada) family have occupied important positions in various business and so-cialorganisations such as ICCC, Hindu Awareness, NCIC, Jaipur Foot and Rajasthan Foundation. I am proudto say that this year, the oldest Senior Citizens Club of GTA also became a part of RANA. Two of our memberswere awarded Queens Diamond Jubilee Medal and your President was invited to be part of the Prime Ministersdelegation to India.Additionally, for the last three years, we helped sponsor the National Diwali celebration at Parliament Hill inOttawa. This year, we were the main organizer of the event, where the Prime Minister of Canada, Senior Min-istersof his cabinet, diplomats of various countries, heads of temples from all over Canada and heads of variousbusiness and social Organisations celebrated Diwali.RANAs ability to transform itself from an infant social organization to a mainstream organization, mainly camefrom its own inclusive character, with the support of members from all religion, regions and shades of opinion.Our members also have an effective presence in their respective work and social activity field.We all share a common vision for RANA: upholding our culture and heritage in spite of social modernization.We all feel and act as members of one large family, take pride in each others achievements and feel concernedabout various issues faced by our youth, ladies or seniors. This is what makes us go; and going we are. Now wehave RANA (Canada) in Calgary as well. This was a great initiative, which was led by by Yogesh and Anita Pa-liwal,who moved to Calgary from Toronto just few months back. Our Patron, Sampat Poddar also has a teamof Indo-Canadians of Rajasthani origin in Saskatoon, which is ready to launch RANA (Canada) in Saskatoon,early next year.I am deeply conscious of the magnificent legacy of our patrons and seniors from our community, who came tothis country 25-30 years ago. They have been our inspiration, motivation and our guide in achieving our goals.To be the President of RANA is a privilege, but is also a deeply humbling experience to be a part of a huge ex-tendedfamily away from the soils of Rajasthan.Yogesh SharmaRajasthan Association of North America 2012-2013 Publication 3 5. Premier of Ontario - Premier ministre de lOntarioNovember 2012A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIEROn behalf of the Government of Ontario, I am delighted to extendwarm greetings to readers of the 2012 edition of Rajasthan Associationof North America (RANA) magazine.Ontarios strength lies in its diversity. We are a proud collection ofdifferent ancestries, histories, languages and beliefs. I would like totake this opportunity to recognize the members of our provincesRajasthani community and to thank all of you for your vitalcontributions to the social, cultural and economic life of our province.Since its inception, RANA Canada has worked tirelessly to preserve andpromote the culture and traditions of Rajasthan and to create a strongsense of community among Indo-Canadians of Rajasthani descent.I would like to commend everyone associated with this publication foryour hard work and commitment to producing another quality editionof RANA magazine.Please accept my best wishes for much continued success.Dalton McGuintyPremier4 Rajasthan Association of North America 2012-2013 Publication 6. November 2012Dear friends,On behalf of the Ontario PC Caucus, I would like to extend mywarmest greetings to all the members of the RajasthanAssociation of North America Canada (RANA).Last year, I was honoured to be RANAs guest at your DiwaliMilan. Like so many of the events organized by RANA fromIndia Independence Day celebrations to charitable fundraisers the Diwali Milan brought together many people from OntariosRajasthani-Canadian community, providing younger and oldergenerations an opportunity to spend time with each other whilewelcoming people from our provinces broader community.I had the chance to meet with many outstanding leaders in yourcommunity and see first-hand the strong entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen that hashad a large, positive impact on Ontario. Across the province, Rajasthani-Canadians are runningsuccessful businesses, creating jobs for Ontarians and giving back to the community.I know we share the same goals. We want to grow the economy and stand up for smallbusinesses. We believe in balanced budgets and a smaller government a government thatencourages businesses to grow and create jobs by reducing red tape and ensuring businesstaxes are competitive with other jurisdictions.We believe that we can create a more prosperous future for our families and for all Ontarians.This years RANA magazine provides a great way to reflect upon past accomplishments ofOntarios Rajasthani-Canadian community, while looking forward to new opportunities.To everyone involved with RANA, I would like to congratulate you on a successful past year,and wish you the best during the upcoming year.Sincerely,Rajasthan Association of North America 2012-2013 Publication 5Tim Hudak, MPPOntario PC Leader 7. Greetings from the Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and MulticulturalismI would like to extend my sincere greetings to all the readers of the Rajasthan Association ofNorth America (RANA) magazine. On behalf of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, I would like tothank RANA for preserving and promoting Rajasthan culture, values, heritage and traditions.Community-based newspapers and magazines are an integral part of our diverse media andrepresent an important source of information for many Canadians. RANAs magazine plays asignificant role in the life of the Rajasthan Canadian community by providing them with importantnews, information and advice that is often not covered by mainstream media.Our country is strengthened by the diversity of its flourishing multicultural media a keycomponent of our information-based society. As Canadians, we are all very fortunate to enjoythe blessings of life here in Canada and we all celebrate the tremendous success of ourpluralism. As Prime Minister Harper noted: Pluralism allows individuals to retain their cultural,linguistic and religious heritage within a framework of shared citizenship.As Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, I thank the Rajasthan Association ofNorth America and editorial staff for their continuing efforts to serve the community and provideRajasthan Canadians with important and useful information. May your readers enjoy yourpublication for many years to come.My very best wishes on this pleasant occasion.Sincerely,The Honourable Jason Kenney, PC, MPMinister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism6 Rajasthan Association of North America 2012-2013 Publication 8. SENATE SNATLhonorable Don Meredith, M.Th., D.D.Snateur - OntarioNovember 18, 2012Rajasthan Association of North America 2012-2013 Publication 7Dear friends,I want to take this time to commend the Rajasthan Association of North America(Canada) for the work you are doing to preserve and promote your culture and traditions here inCanada. Organizations like yours help to make the Canadian cultural mosaic what it is today. Iparticularly commend you for your dedication to the next generation. I believe that our youthare not only the leaders of the future; they are the leaders of the present.I want to personally thank RANA Canada for choosing to honour me during RanaDiwali Milan. As a community organizer, faith leader, and co-founder of the GTA FaithAlliance, I have made it my mission to bridge the gap between various faiths and ethnicities forthe common goal of making our society a better place.May Canadas Rajasthani community have a Happy Diwali. I pray that this season willbe filled with much peace and prosperity for all of you.Yours sincerely,The Honourable Dr. Don Meredith,SenatorCANADA204, Victoria Building / difice VictoriaOttawa, ONK1A 0A4Tel/Tl.: (613) 996-8572Fax/Tlc.: (613) 996-85701-800-267-7362meredd@sen.parl.gc.caThe Honourable Don Meredith, M.Th., D.D.Senator - Ontario 9. 8 Rajasthan Association of North America 2012-2013 Publication 10. Rajasthan Association of North America 2012-2013 Publication 9LIBERAL CRITIC FORMULTICULTURALISMLE PORTEPAROLE LIBRAL EN MATIREDE MULTICULTURALISMEDiwali The Festival of LightsMay I take this opportunity to offer my best wishes to the RajasthanAssociation of North America (RANA Canada), as you celebrate Diwali the Festival of Lights.Diwali is a time when the faithful light diyas small clay pots filled with oil to signify victory of good over the evil within an individual. The festival isa joyous occasion marked with fireworks and light displays; presentation offlowers; sharing of sweets; wearing of new clothes; and worship. While thestories behind Diwali vary, its essence is the same to rejoice in the innerlight, the underlying reality of all things.As a Member of Parliament, for many years I have worked closely withmembers of different communities that celebrate Diwali. I have beenprivileged to visit many of these countries and know that Diwali is animportant festival in the religious life of millions of people throughout theworld.Congratulations to the organizing committee on a job well done.The Honourable Jim Karygiannis, P.C., M.P.2012House of Commons - 118 Justice Building, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6Tel: 613 992 4501 / Fax: 613 995 1612jim@karygiannismp.comwww.karygiannismp.com 11. October 18th 2012Rajasthan Association of North America45 Ballyshire DriveBrampton, ONL6P 2V5I am delighted to send this message to the annual magazine of the Rajasthan Association ofNorth America (RANA Canada).Once again, RANA Canada had a remarkable year of achievement. As the Honorary Patron forRANA Canada, it has been my pleasure to work closely with members of the association and tocreate strong bonds of friendship and cooperation.This year, RANA is one of the sponsors of the 12th National Diwali Celebration, which will beheld on November 1, 2012 in Ottawa. I am very pleased to have RANAs valuable support inorganizing this important annual event, which will be attended by Prime Minister StephenHarper.Canada is home to a vibrant Indo-Canadian community, among them many illustrious Indo-Canadians of Rajasthani origin. They form part of the rich mosaic of cultures that make up ourgreat nation. I have a personal connection to Rajasthan as well because my spouse, Neena, andher family hail from the region.RANA Canada and its members have consistently worked hard to promote and preserve theculture, heritage, and traditions of Rajasthan. In the process, they have created a wonderfulshowcase for Indian and Rajasthani heritage and have contributed towards Canadians greaterunderstanding of this dynamic community.I look forward to continuing to work closely with RANA and, as always, wish its members muchsuccess in their future endeavours.Sincerely,Deepak Obhrai, M.P.Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs10 Rajasthan Association of North America 2012-2013 Publication 12. Statement by Liberal Leader Bob Rae On DiwaliIt is with great pleasure that I send greetings to everyone celebrating Diwali. During thisfestival of lights, Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists gather with family to celebrate the victoryof good over evil, light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance. Within our communitieswe must join together to share the light of tolerance, understanding, and care for others tohelp create a better Canada for all. These are values that are shared by all Canadians,regardless of faith.Our desire to build a better world unites us as one people not in spite of our differences, butwith full respect for them. Here in Canada, as winter arrives and the days grow shorter, theflames from the diyas allow us to reflect on all that we have to be thankful for in this country.In Temples, Mandirs and Gurdwaras across Canada as you pray and celebrate family andfaith on behalf of the Liberal Party of Canada and our Parliamentary Caucus, I want to extendmy very best wishes for a happy and memorable Diwali.Rajasthan Association of North America 2012-2013 Publication 11LEADERLIBERAL PARTY OF CANADACHEFPARTI LIBRAL DU CANADAThe Honourable Bob Rae, P.C., O.C., M.P.2 0 1 2Room 533-S, Centre Block / Pice 533-S, difice du CentreHouse of Commons / Chambre des communesOttawa (Ontario) K1A 0A6 13. Calendar of Events - 2013Event Name Actual Date Celebration Date VenuePBD Jan 7 to 9 Jan 7 to 9 KochiRepublic Day Sat, Jan 26 Sun, Jan 27 Arya SamajRepublic Day Sat, Jan 26 Sat, Feb 02 Pearson12 Rajasthan Association of North America 2012-2013 PublicationConvention CentreHoli Wed, Mar 27 Sun, Mar 24 TBDGangaur/Suhagan Puja Sat, Apr 13 Sat, Apr 13 TBDPicnic/Teej Sat, Aug 10 Sun, Jul 21 TBDIndias Independence Day Thurs, Aug 15 Sat, Aug 17 Markham Civic CentreIndias Independence Day Thurs, Aug 15 Sat, Aug 18 Dundas SquareRANA Multicultural TBD TBD TBDFusion DayDiwali Sun, Nov 03 Sat, Nov 09 TBDNational Diwali TBD TBD OttawaNote: This Calendar is tentative and subject to change. 14. Rajasthan Association of North America 2012-2013 Publication 13Editors NoteRajni Tekriwal, Chief EditorAnamika Vaish, EditorBrij K. Sharma, EditorDr. Renuka Sharma, EditorProf. Saran Ghai, EditorRANA (Canada)s Annual Magazine has received a lot of traction and has been well-appreciatedin the past two years. This year, however, we decided to change it up a bitwhile still keeping the ever-popular sections.You will be able to experience the oldies but goodies, such as photographs from RANAevents over the past year, delectable recipes, inspiring articles, amazing experiences andstories of Rajasthan. In addition to a refreshing new look, we have a number of articlesand poems in Hindi and a collage of newspaper articles covering RANA events. It wasa great year for us both in Canada and India, which is evident through the amountof media coverage we received the collage is just the trailer. You will also notice thatas RANA is flying high, our members, including both our children and youth, haveaccomplished a lot over the years. Their personal and professional achievements arewhat make us a proud RANA family.As Ralph Waldo Emerson has rightly said:Sow a thought, reap an action; sow an action, reap a habit; sow a habit, reap acharacter; sow a character, reap a destiny.This magazine also started with just a thought and continues to achieve its mission ofprotecting Rajasthans culture and heritage.As always, I urge you to contribute more towards our annual magazine, either througharticles and/or advertisements. On the same note and on behalf of my Editorial Team,I would like to thank all the members for their contribution. I would also like toextend a note of thanks to our advertisers for contributing so generously and allowingus to publish this magazine without any financial restrictions. Not to forget, my sincerethanks to everyone at RG Digital Printing, who has been our partner in this initiativefor the past three years.I hope you enjoy this issue just as much as you enjoyed the previous ones.Rajni TekriwalDISCLAIMERAlthough this magazine has been carefully prepared, none of our members involved in this magazine accept any legalresponsibility of its contents or for any consequences arising from its use, as may be applicable.The information contained herein is based on sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy is not guaranteed. VariousRajasthan government websites and publications have been used to retrieve and compile information in many of thearticles in this magazine. Reasonable efforts have been made to determine the accuracy of information received. Someof the articles contain tips, suggestions and opinions on specific subject matters. Readers are advised to seek appropri-atespecialized advice prior to relying on any information contained herein.Magazine prepared by RG Digital Printing:1910 Kennedy Road, Scarborough, ON., Phone: 416-292-4362, Email: rgdigital@gmail.com 15. Ashok Gehlot, Honble Chief Minister of RajasthanLife PatronMaharaj Narendra Singh of JaipurHon. PatronDeeak Obhrai, MPParliamentary Secretary to Minister of Foreign AffairsHon. PatronRakesh GoenkaPatronPrincess Diya Kumari of JaipurRajendra KothariPatronHon. Patron14 Rajasthan Association of North America 2012-2013 PublicationSampat PoddarPatronSatish C. MehtaIndian Ambassador to KuwaitHon. PatronHonourable Patrons 16. Board of Directors - 2012-2015Brij K. SharmaVice-PresidentFinanceDilip SharmaVice-PresidentAdm. andCorporate SecretaryGordhan JethooVice-PresidentCommunity ServiceRajasthan Association of North America 2012-2013 Publication 15Yogesh SharmaPresidentPrerna KhandelwalVice-PresidentCultural ActivitiesAnamika VaishDirectorWebsiteAnshu PaliwalVice-PresidentMembership andCommunicationAnu JainJoint SecretaryRashi BajajDirectorYouth ActivitiesDeepak MantriDirectorCultural ActivitiesIndra SinghDirectorNorth RegionHansa HedaDirectorBusinessNetworkingPinki JajooDirectorEastern RegionRajni TekriwalVice-PresidentFundraisingMamta VijayDirectorEvents 17. Ram GuptaChairRANA Seniors ClubRitu ShahConvenerMembershipRam MehtaDirectorWest RegionYogesh PaliwalDirectorCalgary RegionSpecial AppointmentsSukhlal PatelAdvisor, Interna-tional& NationalAffinity ProgramsAnkit BhandariProf. Saran GhaiEditorRANA Magazine16 Rajasthan Association of North America 2012-2013 PublicationChairRANA Youth ClubShreyaa ChalwaCo-ChairRANA Youth ClubDr. RenukaSharmaEditorRANA MagazineRitika GargCo-ConvenerCultural ActivitiesGauri GoelChairRANA Ladies ClubSwati SinghalConvenerCultural Activities 18. Nurturing Rajasthan- A Window to RANAs EventsCompiled by Dr. Renuka Sharma and Anamika VaishTaking a lead from RANA (USA) five years back, a fewillustrious Indo-Canadians of Rajasthani origin, formedRANA (Canada). RANA (Canada) was to be a drivingforce to promote, propagate and preserve the incrediblyrich Rajasthani culture, heritage, traditions and valuesand simultaneously instill these in the present and futuregenerations of Indo-Canadian-Rajasthanis.RANA (Canada) is an incorporated not-for-profit organi-zationin the Province of Ontario, providing a dedicatedplatform to create a strong sense of community amongIndo-Canadians of Rajasthani descent. It tirelessly aug-mentsCanadas strength and ability for embracing everyculture in creating an inclusive dynamic, global societyproud of its various languages, histories, ancestries andcultures.The present has a responsibility towards the past andthe future, it has to preserve the culture, heritage, andvalues of the past and pass it on to the future.This Eternal Pearl of Divine Wisdom spelled by Lord ShriKrishna as transcribed in the Great Indian Epic Mahab-harataforms the central core of RANAs Philosophy ofAction and all its endeavours and efforts are inspired anddriven with this sombre touch and sense.With the above axiom as its touch-stone, RANA (Can-ada)is vibrantly and dynamically moving forward to-wardsits tryst to meet its objectives under the visionarystewardship of its energetic and infectiously enthusiasticPresident Yogesh K.Sharma along with dedicated team ofPatrons, Directors, Conveners and Members.Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candleand the life of a candle will not be shortened. Happinessalways increases being shared. - BuddhaRANA members had celebrated all festivals and eventstogether with great spirit of sharing and spreading happi-nessin the community.Diwali Milan was celebrated on October 29, 2011 atDreams Convention Centre with full joy and in a holyspirit. Diwali is a beautiful festival of lights, exchangingof gifts, seeking divine blessings of Goddess of wealth(Laxmi Puja). This is one of the main festivals of Hinduswhich is celebrated all over India and marked as a victoryof good over evil. The event was very well coordinatedby Mr. Brij Sharma, Mr. Satya Agarwal and their team.This big events main attraction was Mera Apna Vanvasas Ram Gatha (a play on modern times) brought in bySujata Deengar, and Prerna Khandelwal. The play wasperformed by RANA family. Ganesh Vandana was alsoperformed by RANA kids. All members enjoyed the eve-ningwith dance, delicious dinner and cultural perfor-mances.RANAs main vision is to promote Rajasthani culture andto cultivate its beauty and authenticity to new generationso they can also enjoy and know the flavor and benefits oftheir roots. The year of 2012 was full of enthusiasm, lotsof activities, entertainment and networking events.The year began with patriotic feelings which poured in tocelebrate Indias Republic Day on Saturday, January 28,2012 at Vedic Cultural Centre. RANA Canada, PatanjaliYog Samiti Toronto, Sanatan Mandir Cultural Centre,Arya Samaj Markham jointly celebrated Republic Day ofIndia with full patriotic enthusiasm at Arya Samaj Ve-dicCultural Centre Markham. Ms.Asha Gupta and Mr.Sukhlal Patel did a commendable job as event coordina-tors.RANAs young members had showed their talentin cultural events. Ganesh Vandana was performed byRANA kids who were dressed in traditional Rajasthaniattire.RANA members celebrated festival of colours - Holi onMarch 11, 2012 in association with Vishwa Hindi Sanst-hanat Bharat Mata Mandir. Everyone enjoyed the HolisRajasthan Association of North America 2012-2013 Publication 17 19. special drink- Thandai, lunch and cultural programs.Mr.Gyanesh Paliwal, Prof. Saran Ghai, Ms. Jaya ShreeVyas and their team co ordinated the event. All mem-bersput colourful gulal (a symbol of love, respectfriendship which eliminates any ill feeling from yourheart) to each other.RANA Ladies celebrated Gangaur puja on March25, 2012 at Guru Mandir Temple Etobicoke. The fol-lowingnews was covered in Indian express as RANAmembers celebrated Gangour festival - Gangour iscelebrated all over Rajasthan. Now it is being feted inthe Greater Toronto Area. The Rajasthan Associationof North America (RANA) celebrated the festival ina traditional manner. The event on March 25 beganwith a traditional Rajasthani breakfast of Doodh andJalebi followed by Gangaur pooja, music and dance.Gan represents Lord Shiva and Gaur represents God-dessGauri or Parvati, His consort. Gauri is consideredto be the Goddess of marital happiness and conjugalbliss. Mainly the festival for maidens and ladies, theyworship her for good husbands and the welfare, healthand long life of their husbands respectively. While thewomen performed and offered prayers in a custom-arymanner, a number of participants also performedRajasthani folk dances. It was a hugely appreciatedevent thanks to organizers Ms. Gauri Goel and Ms.Taruna Poddar.This year RANAs picnic was organized at InsifilBeach on July 2, 2012. It was a day of fun, masti anda memorable outing. All members relished deliciousRajasthani special food Dal - Bati Churma. It wasa memorable outing since the weather was perfect andthe picnic site was beautiful. Children, adults andseniors all had a fantastic time. Kids, youth and theadults were all involved in the various games organisedby the co-ordinators. This event was well organisedby Mr. Deepak Mantri, Mr.Dilip Sharma, Ms. PrernaKhandelwal and their team.RANAs members had celebrated Indias Indepen-denceday with Panorama India with the support ofConsulate General of India. The India Day Festivaland Grand Parade was organized in celebration of In-dias66th Independence Day on August 11, 2012 atYonge and Dundas Square. The High Commissioner,His Excellency, Mr. S.M Gavai was present during theflag hoisting ceremony at Yonge and Dundas Square.Honble Premier of Ontario and other dignitariesfrom the provincial and federal Government also at-tendedthe flag hoisting ceremony. RANAS membersparticipated in parade with full of patriotic feelingsand RANA won the second prize for the Parade. Ms.Prerna Khandelwal, Ms.Swati Singhal, Ms.Ritika Gargand their team had organized this event. Our youthmembers and kids stole the show by their spectaculardance performances.RANA (CANADA) also celebrated Indias Indepen-denceDay on August 19, 2012. RANA had jointlycelebrated with five other community organizations- Agarwals Based in Canada (ABC), Patanjali YogSamiti, Toronto, Sanatan Mandir Cultural Centre, Ve-dicCultural Centre- VCC at Markham Civic Centre. RANA Youth performed cultural programs duringthese celebrations. Mr.Ram Gupta,Ms. Rajni Tekriwaland their team coordinated this event very well.Israeli and Rajasthani Music Culture Event was cel-ebratedon September 6, 2012. This was a milestoneevent for the Israeli and Rajasthani music culture. Bothcountries are home to a rich history, a vibrant cultureand a shared commitment to educate research and in-novation,to enhance entrepreneurship opportunities.A memorable evening celebrated the fusion of Israeliand Indian music culture featured internationally re-nownedShye Ben Tzur and the Rajasthani Express.This was a young professional networking event withdelicious food, music, dance and art and was coordi-natedby Hemant Pawar and his team.As a soil however rich may be cannot be productive with-outcultivation so the mind without culture never pro-ducesgood fruit. - SenecaThe culture is a way we think, act or live. Its a show-caseof ourselves. We have one life only to live. Wecan paint it with colourful memories or events andcan spread positive awareness to make a happy, healthycommunity.RANA is a platform that provides an opportunity to turnideas into action. In a short span of time, through hostingfamily events and other forms of community building andsupport activities, RANA is flying really high.18 Rajasthan Association of North America 2012-2013 Publication 20. Know first aid to combat extremeweather conditionsBy Roma Rana, St. John AmbulanceGrowing up in Rajasthan, I always knew that we hadone extreme weather to combat with- the scorchingheat in the months of May and June. The rest of theyear, we Rajasthanis were pretty lucky to have a beauti-fulweather. In fact, the almost all-year round condu-civeclimate was one of the reason that tourism andfilm industry flourished in this part of the subconti-nent.As Rajasthanis, we all know that we should keep ourbodies covered from direct sunlight by using scarves,dupattas, cotton gloves and sun glasses and use an um-brellaif walking. We drink a lot of water and liquids orjuicy fruits which are known to keep our bodies cool. Istill remember the school mini-bus and autos stoppingby the piyuaaus- little thatched huts where some oldwoman would offer us cold pitcher water in return fora small donation and thereby earning a living. Timeshave changed; air-conditioned cars and cold drinks arethe new trend in big cities like Jaipur or Jodhpur.Living in Canada, we are not much affected by thewarm weather in the summer months because this isthe pleasant weather we have known back home.However, the kids born in this country dont respondto the summer months as their Rajasthani parents do.So, it will be a good idea to know some basics aboutdealing with Hyperthermia or heat stroke.Heat Cramps: Painful muscle cramps primarilyin the legs and abdomen, caused by losing too muchwater and salt through sweating (usually related to ex-cessivephysical activity in hot weather). They are notserious and can be reversed with some basic first aid.Ensure the person is put at rest in a cool place andgiven as much water as possible in small amounts so asnot to cause nausea.Heat Exhaustion: More serious then heatcramps, the symptoms include: excessive sweating,dilated pupils, complaints of dizziness blurred vision,headaches, cramps, they may also have cold, clammyskin, a weak rapid pulse, rapid shallow breathing,vomiting and possibly may go unconscious. Medicalassistance is required for this degree of heat exposure.The first action should always be to remove the personto a cool location.Heatstroke (Sunstroke): This is a life-threat-eningcondition, without immediate action heatstrokecan result in permanent brain damage or death. Ifheatstroke is suspected seek medical attention imme-diatelyor call 911. Symptoms of heatstroke include;a rapid and full pulse that gets weaker and harder tofeel in later stages, noisy breathing, flushed skin, hotand dry skin or hot and sweaty skin (when heatstrokeis related to exertion), restlessness, a headache, fatigue,dizziness, nausea, vomiting, convulsions and eventu-allyunconsciousness. It is critical that the body tem-peratureis lowered as quickly as possible; cover themwith a wet sheet and fan them, immerse them in coolnot cold water (watch them closely for any changes) orsponge them with cool water particularly in the arm-pitsneck and groin, most importantly seek medicalattention.Now, the other critical situation is hyperthermia. Thefirst snow looks all romantic and could woo any Raj-asthanisheart who has probably never witnessed thesnowy flakes forming a white cottonish blanket allround us in the winter months. However, it is not justmild snow for Canadians. The romance melts downonce the black ice takes over the landscape around usand wind chill gets to our bones. How do you prepareyourself to fight the dark winter months?20 Rajasthan Association of North America 2012-2013 Publication 21. Sign Mild Moderate SeverePulse Normal Slow and Weak Weak, irregular, or absentBreathing Normal Slow and Shallow Slow or AbsentAppearance Shivering, slurred Speech Shivering violently, clumsy,stumbling, pupils dilated, SkinbluishThere are three stages of hypothermia people shouldbe aware of mild, moderate and severe;The symptoms of hypothermia are often confusedfor drunkenness, stroke or drug abuse. If you suspectsomeone is suffering from hypothermia get medicalhelp immediately.Cover exposed Skin with suitable clothing or covers;make sure the head is well insulated.Adjust the casualtys clothing to keep the wind ordrafts out. Wrap the casualty in something windproof reflective space blankets and plastic garbage bagsare good for this.If possible, move the casualty out of the cool or coldenvironment. If you cannot move indoors, protect thecasualty from the wind.Wet clothing causes severe heat loss. If you are in ashelter and have a dry change of clothes, gently replacewet clothes with dry ones. If you are not in a shelter,Shivering has stoppedplace the dry clothes over the wet ones. If you donthave dry clothes, press as much water out of the wetclothes as possible and wrap the casualty in somethingwindproof.Warning! Handle the casualty verygently and keep them horizontal is pos-sible,the heart beat is very delicate andcan stop with rough handling. Dont givethe casualty any alcohol, coffee or otherdrinks containing caffeine and dont allow them tosmoke this will increase heat loss. Dont rub thecasualtys body to improve circulations, this will causecold blood to back to the body core and cool the bodyfurther.You can find out more information on dealing withextreme weather conditions on the internet. You canalso call us at 905 568 1905 if you would like to learnfirst aid and safety tips.Newborn RANA Member in the past 24 months.Rajasthan Association of North America 2012-2013 Publication 21MentalStateConscious but withdrawn ordisinterestedConfused, sleepy, irrational UnconsciousArav GhaiBorn August 25, 2011----X---- 22. . , , , | , , | , , , | , , |, , ? , ,, , | , , ? - | | , , | |