Krav Maga Workshop on Self Defense for Women - Ahmedabad

Instructor:       Jay Pathak
Date:              Saturday, July 26, 2014
Timings:          1600-1830
Location:        Venture Studio, Near Commerce Six Roads, Ahmedabad.
Organized by: Timbor Skillvaristy and Oowomaniya

Admissions Open - Kitchen Design Course Ahmedabad

Timbor Skillvarsity has tied up with MNC's to provide jobs for those that complete and get certified for the English Advanced Level Course!!!

Timbor Skillvarsity has tied up with MNC's to provide jobs for those that complete and get certified for the English Advanced Level Course!!!

Call Center Openings - Day Shift, Night Shift, Part-time and Full-time.

Learn English at Timbor Skillvarsity, Ahmedabad

Diwali Exhibition at Timbor Home, Ahmedabad - 2nd, 3rd, 4th November

This weekend - Diwali Exhibition of Handicrafts, diyas, chocolates, jewelry, and much more!

Items on display priced from Rs. 100 onwards

Dates: 2nd, 3rd & 4th (This Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
Timings 11 to 8.
Venue: Timbor Home, 1st Floor Zodiac Square, Opposite Gurudwara. S.G. Highway.

Relationships & Compatibility, Teaching & Psychology, Human Resources - Understanding Graphology can unlock the subsconscious mind!

Your handwriting is a window into your subconscious mind and reveals the various stories of your life!

Many businessmen and traders are increasingly using graphology, the study of handwriting, to employ efficient personnel and assess existing ones. handwriting analysis is a common recruitment exercise among businesses requiring honesty and confidentiality.

Looking at the attention and interest in this subject, Timbor Skillvarsity organized an intro-talk to find out how graphology could benefit an individual. Apart from recruitment purposes, it was noted that graphology is beneficial for teachers training difficult students, new couples, couples looking to see their compatibility and much more.

Timbor Skillvarsity held an interesting session on the science of handwriting analysis on Sunday, 7^th October. Murtaza Bootwala, a qualified graphologist with over 13 years of experience in the field explained that the term ‘Shadow’ comes from psychology and signifies the negative and repressed emotions such as anger, jealousy – the dark side of a person.

One of the best examples or metaphors to understand ‘Shadow’ is the movie ‘Spiderman 3.’ This movie is a great movie for a psychology student to watch, stated Murtaza, the only certified Cinema Therapist in India. The Black Spiderman is symbolic of the darker side of a person.

Shadows can be revealed from a person’s handwriting. This is how the Shadow Graphology concept comes into play. Shadow graphology is the science of understanding the shadows and human subconscious mind through handwriting. An analysis of a person’s handwriting can reveal the individual’s thoughts. It is interesting to note that over a period of time, it is one’s thoughts that lead to persons’ characteristics.

Murtaza also explained how there is a difference between what one believes that they are (persona) and what they actually are (essence). Our handwriting is the connection between the mind and the body and indicates certain patterns in life as well. For example, why do some people always fall into the same type of relationships, why does one attract certain things in life – these are all patterns.

By analyzing handwriting one can find out what patterns repeat in life. There are certain tools one can use to change these patterns. Graphotherapy is one such tool where by changing signature can change one’s brain mapping. It is the subconscious mind that designs the brain, the brain in turn sends impulses to one’s hand which is what is imprinted on paper while writing.

Medical graphology can also show what kind of diseases one has or has the potential to have. Analysing a persons’ handwriting can reveal their stories. For example, I will never forgive my mother/father; I will never trust anyone, etc. Learning to accept what your handwriting/mind is saying can aid in changing the course of your life.

Handwriting analysis is also a legally accepted tool in cases of forgeries, murders and the like. It does not matter what language one writes in – the analysis can be done in any language since it is the graph or the strokes, the pressure while writing, the tilt of the letters, etc. that are analyzed.

Murtaza revealed that over the course of 30 hours of the workshop, a participant would be able to analyze upto 60-70 characteristics of a person in 2 minutes of looking at the handwriting, be able to do an analysis of an individual’s signature and also have a basic knowledge of medical graphology. The course subjects are a combination of graphology, psychology and personal awareness. 

Source: Knowledgepartner.in

Workshops at Timbor Skillvarsity - Photography, Graphology, Cooking....

Shadow Graphology Workshop at Timbor Skillvarsity

It is a documented fact that when a person communicates by way of speaking, only 15-20% of brain cells are activated, whereas when a person writes, nearly 85-90% of the brain cells are activated. Hence it is always easier for a graphologist to understand the person thoroughly through the handwriting.

Shadow graphology is the science of understanding the shadows and human sub-conscious mind through the handwriting.

Applications of Shadow Graphology:

• Awareness of self on a deeper level
• Solving emotional issues
• Solving marital issues
• Recruitment
• Medical diagnosis (using medical graphology)

Fees: Rs. 5,500

Includes:
Training Cost
Study Material
Counseling
Detailed handwriting analysis of every participant

To Register : 9099519332

Batch Starts: 30th September (Sunday).
Timings: 2:00 to 6:00
Duration: 7 Sundays
Location: Timbor Skillvarsity, 1st Floor, Zodiac Square, Opposite Gurudwara, S.G. Highway. Ahmedabad.


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Wood Care for Monsoon

Come rains and one needs to take extra special care of wooden furniture and products. Even though the monsoon is a season that we all look forward to, it does not bode well for wood and wood composites. Controlling moisture of utmost importance when it comes to wood as high moisture levels result in swelling of wood while low moisture levels result in split or cracked wood.

With respect to wood composites such as particle board or MDF products, their cross-sections or edges tend to attract moisture very easily. The side elevations/edges or exposed cross grains need to be covered. If the finish constitutes organic polish, one can seal the edges with oil. Alternatively for products without an organic finish, using lacquer and sealants to coat the product against moisture is an effective measure. In addition to lacquer, one should also use other protective coatings so that the moisture does not stand stationary on the product. MDF and other wood composites should be kept as far away from moisture as possible. At times, during monsoon, drawers and doors tend to get stuck – this is due to moisture, keeping drawers and kitchen cabinets well lubricated reduces the friction caused by the swelling of the wood. Ideally, the above measures should be taken before the onset of monsoon and serve as precautions. Ensuring that wood and wood composites are not exposed to the weather, and kept indoors, is the most basic precaution that one can take in this season.

Wooden products should not be in a wet or humid area. There is a misleading notion that sunlight is good for wooden furniture. In actuality, the combination of moisture and direct sunlight to one’s wooden products is not so good. Direct sunlight can turn light wood darker and tends to bleach dark wood. On the other hand, moisture plus a breeze takes the humidity out of the room/space and keeps one’s furniture maintained. Air movement dries the wood which is why a cross ventilated room with open windows is a good idea when it comes to ensuring proper care of wooden furniture. One should keep wardrobes and cupboards atleast six inches away from the walls since they tend to get damp. Placing camphor, naphthalene balls or neem leaves in the wardrobe keeps insects away.

High humidity can cause the growth of mould on wood; one can use a humidifier in the house so as to maintain the level of humidity. Depending on the species of the wood, certain products such as photo frames made out of sheesham or other small wood products tend to get deformations due to the increase in moisture content. If one can notice cracks or if the product feels a little heavier than usual or if the finish looks and feels a bit dull; it is advised to wrap these products and keep them in storage for about 2 odd months. When it comes to dusting of furniture, instead of using a damp cloth, one should use a soft cloth and feather.

There are three primary considerations when it comes to wood care for monsoon: Sealing, Ventilation and Covering. Another important aspect that should be mentioned is that it makes sense not to carry out any kind of renovations during this season.

Healthy Cooking Healthy Living Seminar by Dr. Bimal Chhajer

Today's sedentary lifestyle has lead to an increase in diseases such as hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure, etc. There has been a disturbing rise in the number of obese children in India too.

Ahmedabad is already referred to as the diabetes capital of India! According to a recent Diabetes Atlas released by the International Diabetes Federation, the number of diabetics in the country has crossed 60 million and is expected to breach the 100-million mark by 2030 – one person dies from diabetes and two more get the disease every 10 seconds in our country.

With such an alarming rise in lifestyle diseases, there is a crying need for healthy food. Awareness needs to be created. Exercise and eating right are two preventive measures one can take for the family.

It is imperative to eat healthy, without any compromise on taste. Be responsible for your family’s welfare and well-being.

Home Furniture Upholstery Trends go Gray!

Similar to fashion, home furniture upholstery trends change rapidly. This season, gray seems to have taken charge. The fashionable thing in home furniture is to have neutral colored upholstery; and bring in color and texture by adding cushions and throws. Interesting pieces of artwork have also come to the limelight, giving an inexpensive option to adding texture and dimensions to your home! The advantage of following such a style is that you can play around with color much more than if you had gotten a brighter colored Sofa!

Interestingly, chairs aren’t getting the same treatment as the larger pieces of home furniture. Trendy geometrical patterns and intricate designs are now surfacing in chair upholstery!

Wood panels and mirrored artwork also seems to be the rage and these would truly compliment your neutral colored home furniture!

References:

• http://www.houseandhomenashville.com/index.php/nashville-house-and-home-and-garden-articles/47-decor-fabrics/568-upholstery-trends-2012.html
• http://furniture.about.com/od/furnishingdesignresources/a/Upholstery-Fashion-Trends-2012.htm

Tips on how to organize home décor according to the size of the family

One's home decor changes in lieu with the number of members in the family

• As a family grows in number, it is important to convert small spaces of left out corners of the house into useful areas by adding more sitting elements to meet the comfort level.
• To accommodate changes in home décor as a kid grows up it makes sense to go with Versatility in terms of choosing furniture and other elements of the room. For example : Modular Furniture can be huge blessing at such areas where one can go away with parts of furniture and add up new in the same to provide comfort to kids in their growing age.
• A child’s room should evolve with the child. For example, the décor of a toddler’s room and play room will be different from a 7-10 year old child’s room decor. Similarly, as a child matures and reaches adolescence, he/she would want to incorporate an individual style or make a statement – the décor of the room would need to fit the personality of the child.
• While decorating a home one needs to be very careful while choosing colours and elements which an individual space demands in the house. Selecting a theme for the décor makes sense too.
• A large family requires a large kitchen – the kitchen should be practical as well as beautiful.

The living area too changes with an increase in family members and also according to the age of the kids in the house. When one has very young children, it makes sense not to have breakable items such as porcelain, bone china or crystal displays at a low height, or delicate white lace furnishings on sofas – there are many chances of things being broken or spoilt, if there are young children running around in the house. On the other hand, if the members of the family have almost reached adulthood, one can have such items as part of the décor.

Furniture Care Tips for the Rainy Season

Furniture is an important investment in one’s home and is an item that goes through a lot of daily wear and tear. Regular maintenance ensures that one’s home does not look grubby or worn out and guarantees a long life for one’s furniture too.

The following are a few considerations one should be aware of when it comes to wooden furniture:

• With respect to wooden furniture, direct exposure to sunlight for extended periods makes the finish fade while damp spaces or a place with excess moisture is not good for furniture either.

• There are special finishes available in the market specific to whether it is indoor or outdoor furniture since the latter is usually what is exposed to the elements.

• Cleaning and polishing should be done regularly.

• Using a soft cloth to clean furniture such as sofa sets, tables, chairs, etc. every day reduces dust accumulation. Dust attracts moisture which can build up and soften the finish on one’s furniture.

• In order to remove scratches and abrasions from furniture one needs to touch up or polish the particular piece. Using wax would highlight the shine (finish) on the furniture.

• For wooden furniture cleaning, polishing (varnishing) and waxing are the primary methods of maintenance.

• When it comes to laminates such as a study desk, cupboard, shutter or door – using soap and water removes marks and makes the product look bright and clean.

• Glass is a bit tricky as one needs to first clean with liquid soap and then dry/wipe with a soft dry cloth and polish with a newspaper. This makes glass/mirrors looks crystal clear.

• One needs to remember that there are innumerable finishes and materials used in furniture. For example, an oil top wood dining table would need to be polished with oil such as linseed and not polish.

• For a table with a walnut finish, using walnut polish when it looks a bit faded is the right option. Repolishing makes sense when the furniture is faded or scratched as it covers all the marks and gives the product a newly finished look. At times, just using wax on the furniture is all that is needed, especially if there is not much wear and tear.

• A wooden bed with a PO matte finish just needs to be wiped down with a damp cloth. For scratches and wear and tear, repolish the product. Using wax is optional, depending on one’s preference towards the type of finish.

‘Bring Home Good Vastu’ Seminar at Timbor Skillvarsity

Remove Clutter, Balance positive and negative energy says Dr. Amaresh Mehta during seminar on Vastu at Timbor Skillvarsity

TimborSkillvarsity organised a seminar, ‘Bring Home Good Vastu’ on the 8th of July, 2012. The seminar was held at the Timbor Home showroom with almost 100 attendees. Dr. Amaresh Mehta, the speaker, started off with an interesting thought. There are many individuals that change their doors, add walls, remove rooms, etc. according to vastu principles. But, explained Dr. Mehta, changing or moving things around cannot change what is meant to be. A person with a bathroom in the North East direction (not supposed to be good) will die one day, as will a person with a bathroom in another direction. The most important thing is balance. One does not need to renovate or refurbish an entire home – just use certain measures to balance out the positive and the negative energies.

Dr. Mehta spoke at length upon energy dynamics and the importance of de-cluttering. De-clutter your home and your mind! Many of us clean our entire house during Diwali or such festive occasions, but the waste is usually just hidden away in the attic. We should try and get rid of such clutter. While doing so, if one has elderly people or infants in the house; the clutter should be removed gradually as opposed to in one go since they are more in tune with energy and thus a sudden removal of clutter bringing in good energy could cause them disturbance. Case in point being be people that are used to drinking normal water, when exposed to purified water could get diarrhoea.

A small demonstration wherein a participants Chakras were checked with a machine had the audience entranced. Dr. Mehta even showed how, with chanting specific words, one could change the colour of that respective Chakra, albeit for a temporary period.

Many of the participants felt the seminar ended too soon and had innumerable questions. The discussion session was enlightening with some interesting points highlighted:

•  It is advised not to sleep with one’s head in the North. One would tend to sleep uneasily or wake up tired. The reason behind this can be related to magnets. A north and a north do not attract. Similarly, our head can be considered the North and when in the direction of the North, our body tends to work overtime. Instead of using the sleeping hours to rejuvenate, the body works on harmonizing internals.
• If one enters a house, and the dining table can be visible from the entrance – that indicates that one shall always have too many mouths to feed.
• A staircase right at the entrance of a home or office is not advisable as it takes all the energy out of the area. One can try and put two vases at the foot of the staircase or place wind-chimes above so as to stop the energy from going out of the space.
• It is not suggested to keep clocks/watches that do not work. This indicates stagnation in one’s life. Even if unused, watches need to have their batteries checked and should be working.
• An ideal wall clock would be one with a pendulum since the constant movement of the pendulum circulates energy in the house/office.
• Newly married couples should not have a bedroom above the kitchen. Neither should young adults – this can cause aggression.
• For those with Asthma, Plaster of Paris (POP) ceilings should be avoided – wood is one of the best options.
• The kitchen the most important part of the house and if one feels that there is strife or difficulty – keeping the kitchen clean and without clutter will improve things.
• While sleeping, laptops and mobile phones should not be near the bed. Avoid using the mobile as an alarm. If the phone/electronic needs to be charged, it should be done on a table that is not touching the bed.

Divya Bhaskar (City Bhaskar) Page 2 - Bring Home Good Vastu

Print Coverage of 'Bring Home Good Vastu' Seminar at Timbor Skillvarsity. Dr. Amaresh Mehta, speaker on the 8th of July, 2012, Sunday at Timbor Home Ahmedabad Showroom.

GOING MODULAR - Timbor Home (Times Journal of Construction & Design - May 2012)

Source: Times Journal of Construction & Design

Timbor Skillvarsity Organises Seminar on Design left Participants Rooting for More

Timbor Home, leading Indian modular kitchen and furniture manufacturer-retailer, organized a free seminar through its institute, Timbor Skillvarsity, on “Introduction to Design – Opportunities on the Home Front” at Ahmedabad on the 11th of May. Niraj Shah, Partner & Design consultant from Ido Design, Ranna Parikh, Architect and member of the Ahmedabad Chapter of the Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID), Dexter Pereira, Architect & Interior Designer and Moksh Thapar, Industrial Designer were the speakers at the seminar.

The seminar was aimed at giving information about the fundamental principles of design, creating awareness regarding the opportunities in the furniture industry and the need for Kitchen Designers, the skills required to be a designer, current trends in interiors, furniture and modular kitchens while also emphasizing the importance of having one’s own personal style and how to incorporate it while decorating one’s house.

The seminar was attended by people from diverse backgrounds, ranging from 10th and 12th students, graduates to housewives to people from the plywood industry and the like. This was an interesting mix as there were people with a design background as well as people with no idea on design either. The youngest participant, Kamya, aged 14 while the oldest was an over 60 year old gentleman who came with his two undergraduate granddaughters. The 40 participants, albeit from different stages and places in life, enjoyed the seminar immensely and took away a lot from it.

The seminar started off with Niraj Shah, who explained the various principles of design – this session kept the participants rooted to their seats as many different perspectives were highlighted and came out through this. Dexter Pereira took a lecture of space planning, after which the participants were given a design problem wherein they designed their own kitchen. Ranna Parikh took a lovely and interactive session on the trends in furniture, themed rooms, etc. The jury of the four speakers chose five of the most interesting designs which were then discussed – it was amazing to see so much creativity abound! The seminar ended off with Moksh Thapar answering queries and dispelling myths, such as the benefits of granite as a kitchen counter as opposed to marble. The reason why granite is preferred (since it is less porous and a harder material) and much more. Certificates of participation were given and each the seminar ended on a very positive note.

There is a huge skill gap in the furniture and modular kitchen industry. Timbor Skillvarsity, with its vision, ‘Be Skilled. Be Employed.’ is a skill development initiative aimed at reducing this very gap and creating a skilled employable workforce. The initiative has been appreciated and funded by the Gujarat Government Industries Commissionerate through the Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED).

The flagship course, ‘Kitchengineer’ is a 3 month certified full-time kitchen design course with guaranteed placement after completion. Other courses offered are Basic English, Woodwork & Carpentry and ProFit. The institute has been rated first for employability by the Gujarat Skill Development Mission (GSDM).

With this encouragement from the design fraternity and the support from the entire industry, Timbor has plans to hold regular workshops and seminars related to Beautifying one’s home, Public Speaking, Personality Development, Healthy Cooking, and much much more over the next few months.

Sources:

digitalLearning Magazine

City Bhaskar (Ahmedabad)

Beat the Heat – Tips on Keeping Your Home Cool

Summer is here in full force. Hardly a day goes by without one reading about summer foods that are cooling to the body, summer activities, summer vacations, summer clothes, etc. Almost everyone today has an air-conditioner, or cooler and other such cooling gadgets in their home, these gadgets work full time during the swelteringly hot months while also contributing to one’s energy bills. The following are a few tips that shall definitely help in cooling down one’s house in summer. 

For those that live on the top floor of a building – the sun hitting the roof in the day makes it extremely hot for the inhabitants living on the floor below. A very cost-effective and simple option would be to whitewash your terrace/roof. The stark white deflects sun rays and looks good too. One can also go for other similar reflective coatings – solar reflectance and thermal emmittance being the two key material surface properties that determine a roofs temperature.

If one has space on the terrace or in the balcony – growing plants is a very good idea. Apart from cooling down the area and looking good, gardening is a very soothing and satisfying hobby, albeit hard work. There are very few that don’t love the smell of the Earth after the rains. Imagine sitting on your terrace or in your balcony, sipping a cup of tea on your deck chair/swing, combined with a faint whiff of flowers and wet earth from the just watered plants – BLISS!

However, in order to prevent one’s plants from getting burnt or dying out it is necessary to have a form of shade for them. One can cover an area with green nets (agro-nets) that are very easily available at the market or even at your local nursery where one buy’s the plants from. These agro-nets are not only eco-friendly but also keep out about 70% of the heat. 

The balcony too can be covered with this green netting. Though using bamboo shades is a good idea too. Again, this not an expensive option, and is easy to install as well. Bamboo shades require no maintenance, filter out sunlight and block direct heat.

One can cover windows with roll up bamboo shades or also use light flowing curtains. Going for lovely light pinks, blues, greens and oranges for windows not only makes the room cooler but looks very attractive too. Having a room with light colours on the walls automatically cools down the space.

Ideally, one should get air-conditioners and coolers serviced before the onset of summer. This ensures that they will work effectively. Also, then one does not have to worry about waiting for 2 odd days without any cooling because the product conked out as it was not serviced.

Symphony making a global impact

Leading air cooler brand Symphony has made its mark in the global market with the acquisition of North America based Impco. The move has made Symphony one of the leading air cooler brands in the world as the collaboration will go a long way in enhancing the brand’s reach among international retailers such as Walmart, Sears, Home Depot, Lowes, Famsa and Costco. 
 

Symphony’s CMD Achal Bakeri said, “The global market is huge and we have still just scratched the surface. With global warming leading to higher temperatures, the demand for environment-friendly air coolers is growing fast in developed countries. Even a generally ‘cold’ country like Russia has seen a spurt in demand for air coolers and the potential market there is so significant that we have appointed a country manager for Russia. We were the first air cooler company in Mexico to undertake an extensive brand building exercise through a TV and print ad campaign in Mexico. We will look at further acquisitions globally in the future.”

Air cooler market

According to brand expert Enakshi Kundu, “With more money in the hands of the middle class consumer, the demand for air-coolers is definitely on the rise. The competition in the market is quite stiff.”

Through a widening of its global footprint, Symphony is also reducing its dependence on seasonality. When it is winter in India, it is summer in a number of other countries, marked by a potentially robust demand for air cooling solutions. For instance, in the US, summer extends from May to August; in the UK, from April to October; in the Middle East, from April to October; in Southern Hemisphere i.e. in South Africa, from October to February; in Australia, from December to February.

By focusing on sales across the world, Symphony has successfully transformed what would have been a business disadvantage into a potential opportunity. 

Source: Tias Chakraborty, Retailing360

Free Seminar: Introduction to Design – Opportunities on the Home Front at Ahmedabad – 11th May 2012

Timbor Home, leading Indian modular kitchen and furniture manufacturer-retailer, has organized a free seminar through its institute, Timbor Skillvarsity, on "Introduction to Design - Opportunities on the Home Front" at Ahmedabad on the 11th of May. Mr. Niraj Shah, Partner & Design consultant from Ido Design, Ms. Ranna Parikh, Architect and member of the Ahmedabad Chapter of the Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID), Mr. Dexter Pereira, Architect & Interior Designer and Mr. Moksh Thapar, Design Consultant will be speaking at the seminar.

Elaborating the concept behind the institute, Mr. Anant Maloo, CMD of Timbor Home says, "There is a huge skill gap in the furniture and modular kitchen industry. Timbor Skillvarsity, with its vision, 'Be Skilled. Be Employed.' is a skill development initiative aimed at reducing this very gap and creating a skilled employable workforce." He further adds, "The initiative has been appreciated and funded by the Gujarat Government Industries Commissionerate through the Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (CED)."

This seminar aims at giving information about the fundamental principles of design, creating awareness regarding the opportunities in the furniture industry and the need for Kitchen Designers, the skills required to be a designer, current trends in interiors, furniture and modular kitchens while also emphasizing the importance of having one’s own personal style and how to incorporate it while decorating one's house.

Participants ranging from students to housewives to design enthusiasts or just the curious are welcome to come and gain an insight into the industry at the Timbor Home Showroom at Zodiac Square, Opposite the Gurudwara, S.G. Highway.

The flagship course, 'Kitchengineer' is a 3 month certified full-time kitchen design course with guaranteed placement after completion. Other courses offered are Basic English, Woodwork & Carpentry and ProFit. The institute has been rated first for employability by the Gujarat Skill Development Mission (GSDM).

With this encouragement from the design fraternity and the support from the entire industry, Timbor has plans to hold regular workshops and seminars related to Beautifying one's home, Public Speaking, Personality Development, Healthy Cooking, and much much more over the next few months.