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Despite being banned the dragon continues to spit fire with its 'Chinese manja.' What is colloquially know as Chinese manja is kite-flying thread made from plastic, nylon or other synthetic materials and is still available in the market. These cheap Chinese imports were banned by the department of environment and forests because of the severe damage caused to humans and birds but this has only moved its sale under the counter.
The lethality of synthetic thread has been documented with hundreds of bird casualties and thousands of bird injuries reported over the last few years. They also pose a serious threat to human life, with cases of severe cuts and even slit throats reported every Uttarayan. Furthermore, these types of thread are good conductors because of their polymer constituents, making them potential triggers of explosions and electrocution.
The purchase and sale of such threads are offences. With the kite business gradually picking up, black marketing of Chinese manja has been observed across the seasonal markets at Raipur Darwaza, Shahpur and Dilli Darwaja.
This correspondent visited Raipur and Dilli Darwaja markets and with little persistence could easily buy Chinese manja. Initially, most dealers refused citing the ban. However,
Several dealers in the Walled City said they ther asking, one dealer sold 300 metres of nylon thread for Rs 70. They said a premium was charged as the sale was illegal.
Another dealer said he could supply 150 types of Chinese manjas if the order was placed two days in advance. The dealers, insisted that they did not sell Chinese manja to regular kite-flyers any more.
Reportedly, all major manufacturing units for such threads have been closed down. Most Chinese kite-thread dealers reported to be presently involved in the business are bent on clearing the stocks by selling them illegally to avoid losses.
It needs mention that all vendors found violating the ban on manufacture of such threads would be booked along with the stocks, as declared by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, in compliance with department of environment & forests directives.

Courtesy: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Banned-Chinese-manja-still-available/articleshow/10586869.cms
Author: Niyati Parikh, TNN

A few words that caught their  fancy again. . . :)

I feel on the nineth cloud.
A joy, a happiness- oh! So profound.
A sense of tranquil and the serene-
I can feel that strange heavenly bliss
As if on my cheek, the nature just kissed.
A smile of ecstasy sparkles on my face
Just like the pearls- tied up in a gentle lace.
Look at the crimson roses that bloom-
So quickly, the take away all my gloom!
I look at the tulips, blushing in the lush,
So willingly they pout their scarlet mouths,
As if i am welcomed, into the nature's loving arms!
I listen to the flowing waters gush-
A melody, a sound- so calm; like the lullaby's hush!
I can feel the warm April air,
So swiftly it surges, through the locks of my hair.
As if my beloved whispered sweet nothings,
Leaving me into the world of sweet musings. . .
Look at the world- there is glee all around. .
As if life's journey revolves in the joy's merry-go-round !
That moment of joy is an eon no divine-
When i lay on the grass- looking at the stars that shine!
Forgetting all the worries- of pain and gain,
It was a sight of beauty, yet a joy forever. .
Ah! The sense of happiness itself- so pure and pristine.
And hence my eyes had that shine.
And hence that smile sparkled on my face
And hence on my cheek, the nature kissed.
Ah! I feel on the nineth cloud.


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Let's hope my words create the magic, again and again and all over again. . . 
:)

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A cup of coffee charges me up like anything, some say! Well, that is not true completely; but yes, I have beautiful memories associated with Coffee. Four years back, during my visit to Juhu Beach, Mumbai; I just happened to cross the road from the beach to reach out to the other side and what catches the fancy of my eyes? CAFÉ MOCHA – Coffee and Conversations! Well, a lot many times before I had visited Café Coffee Day, where I read: “A lot can happen over a coffee” but it wasn’t as special as this one. That moment was strangely delightful, for I stood on the other side of the road for almost a minute to gaze those lines and smile. And since then, life has unfolded happy moments that somewhere, had a strange connection to coffee. Some of the best conversations that I’ve had, be it mutual or be it with myself have happened over a coffee. Moreover, some of my favorite fantasy moments too are associated with coffee. So I believe there’s a strange connection, a strange bond, a strange affection I have towards it and hence this.

Being a faithful companion,

you constantly stir my soul.

A sense of tranquil felt inside;

And the musical notes begin to chant.

With each sip of bitterness,

There’s a sweet delight –

Of having a buddy by the side:

A wave of freshness on a rosy morning;

And a soulful friend on a lonely night.

You bring the inspiration, for all time;

Yet I shower the acclaim on someone else!

But, today is your day;

Today is the time for a tribute;

An accolade to a forever pal –

With no complaints and demands;

And yet always a sweet muse and brainwave!

And your friend, my dear pal –

Is again inspired for a song, for a composition;

Again your friend’s soul has been stirred;

Maybe it’s the essence of our strange love… J

“The ones who think I am a coffee addict – for this moment, I really do not intend to pay attention to what your concerns are; because I know I am not one. A mug a day should be fine I believe. And two occasionally isn’t harmful” ;)

NO SARCASM INTENDED!!