One leg and no arms is this girl’s story, How she survived to grow teenaged? Now one artificial leg makes her somewhat easy, Firstly she pranced and walking She managed. Now she won hundred metres race, Her parents helped a lot to their dear, With will-power, she covered this space, Parents for bath, dress, toilet paid all care. Parents to this darling take for Nature’s gift Lavished love and care on her day and night, Tried to make her happy and healthy and fully fit, So that their darling daughter grows nice and bright. For her arms for Medical help they try, So that their child becomes bold and not shy P N Peer SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2018 (PAGE 2) 1. To all from Sanjay Dhar: “ A square have four ends, a triangle has three ends, a like has two ends put a good relation has no ends”. 2. From Rishab Raina to all: “Falling down is not defeat. Defeat is when you refuse to get up”. 3. To all from Kiran Kanchan: “ Sorrow and silence are strong and patient endurance is God like”. 4. 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For the loved ones, things may not go well these days. Chances are there of developing debates on multiple matters but if you remain sensible and composed, the situation can be under control and the harmony can be maintained within. College grads may remain choked up with household matters which may ultimately lead them to distraction and less focus to the academic growth. If we talk about health, some unexpected health issues may come across. Hence, if you witness any symptom, consult the physician as soon as you can. After all, pre- vention is better than cure. TAURUS: Position of the planets here foretells that things may not go well in your personal life and probably, you may not be able to find a way to get off this. The only solution is keeping you busy with other matters. Moon will now meet wily Saturn moving through the 9th House. This is the good time to stick to your strategy for the long-term gain in financial front. Mars moving through your 10th House is to keep you active and successful in financial sector. But as wily Saturn is known to test you for the endurance, you better keep working with the same energy and pace in order to avoid any discrepancy. All the singles, you need to do something special in order to win the hearts of your loved ones. Diabetics, stay alert and more careful about your health. GEMINI : In the very beginning itself, you may feel restless due to a weird kind of feeling of displeasure. To overcome this, you will stay busy with other matters. However working hard, you may not get desired results at desired time. Some obstacles and distractions may come across the way. Benevolent influence of Jupiter will help you keep up the tempo to achieve success. Occupational and financial fronts will remain smooth and you will remain pretty good at handling routine plus incidental expenses. For one or other reason, job holders may feel restless and uncom- fortable at job place. To overcome this discomfort, you may get involved in some religious activities. College grads may face a few difficulties while concentrating on academics. And at last, influence of strong Saturn over debilitated Sun can lead some kind of controver- sy about your conduct in the social circle. CANCER : The planetary position depicts that mar- ried individuals will face some issues in their married life. You may develop some misunderstandings and differ- ences which may lead to weakened relationship. To overcome this and remain comfortable, responding impulsively or becoming a participant of long-stretched debate is not the solution. All you need to do is give it some time and things will be again in their place. Business people may remain in the desire of cracking some excellent deals and getting potential clients on board. Employed folks, you may be worried about job change and get- ting appointed to a better place than the existing one. If you are career oriented, many opportunities will knock the door. Make sure that you don't let the opportunity go. Make sure that you grab it and use it as a stepping stone for the successful career. Pain in joints may remain a concern for the middle-aged peo- ple and elders. LEO : Employed ones will make determined efforts to receive appreciation from seniors at workplace. Mercury and Jupiter together will work well to keep you in a strong position on financial front. With increase in earn- ings, your personal habitual expenses are also going to increase this week. You will need to prop- erly judge your spendings, and remain aware about saving money for future needs of your fami- ly. A confirmed relationship has chances to have developed some differences. You may not easily get a way out from the worsened situation but don't get trapped in any conversation with a lot of ifs and buts. Retrograde Venus will make you expe- rienced about gauging the commitment level of a person in a relationship. Be careful for the health. Try to get involved in some easy everyday exercis- es to avoid issues, may arise from living a seden- tary life style. VIRGO : Moon coming in contact with strong Saturn is to prompt you to formulate a strong strategy to strike it big. Be ready with all the traits that may be needed to implement your strategy. Planets show that you may meet some very influential people during this week, who may come to your help in future. This time may be quite busy for you, especially on the occupational front. However remaining busy with handling occupational matters may assist you in solving some long-awaited matters, you also pay attention towards your family members as they may also need your support in looking after sever- al household matters. Siblings may need your care, kindness and guidance to meet their ambitions and aspirations. Married fellows trying to conceive a baby since long may have the cosmic support, this week. LIBRA : You will remain concerned about the domes- tic matters. Planets show that some repair- ing work will be required in your house on the urgent basis. Good for the business folks as you will be in strong position, with a steady growth. No major expenses are fore- seen which may trouble you in planning out the finance. On a good note, chances are there of making a very good sav- ings. For married folks, it doesn't seem well as there is a probability of developing some misunderstandings and dif- ferences. This happens due to retrogression of planet linked with love and relationship Venus. Ganesha suggests you not to get trapped in any kind of stretched conversation. Just be silent if possible and let the time do its healing. Students pursuing graduation will remain focused and progressive. Regarding health, you may face cough, cold, pain in joints and other minor health issues. SCORPIO : The ruler of your Sign Mars is now moving through your 4th House. It has a direct aspect over your 10th House of karma and profes- sion. This will have an energetic effect on the zone of your home and heart as well as work matters. Mars will also reveal newer career avenues for you, giving you a chance to earn handsomely. Moon now connects with Saturn, moving through your 3rd House. Be careful, while dealing with your siblings and cousins. A little tiff with a neighbor may leave you thinking about it for long. Keep a tactful approach, as Saturn also asks you to tread carefully. Business persons may face hurdles, during short term travel. Plan well and ahead - if you are trav- elling for work or social reasons, says Ganesha. Do not go unannounced to anyone's office or home. Work, otherwise, keeps you busy. If you are studying in the side, heavy work pressure may not give you time to study, this week. SAGITTARIUS: Some discontent in your family may put you in discomfort, this week. You need to handle this situation tactfully, says Ganesha. Professionals and business persons must remain attentive about receivables, if any. Keep a regular follow up with your clients, associates or vendors - to ensure there the inflow is regular and in top shape, or else there may be loss- es. Short term travel is likely at this time - and it may, most probably, be for work. Still, what is the harm in mixing busi- ness with pleasure? Just ensure you watch your pockets, as over-expenditure is a distinct possibility. Keep a close eye on your luggage and bearings, and stay ready to handle trifle blocks - that you may encounter. Someone from your past may re-appear - increasing your heart-beat by notches. Your happiness may know no bounds, as a result! Expecting long- term from this may not be practical, though. Married ones enjoy a peaceful week. Students may face distractions. CAPRICORN: Combination of Moon and Saturn moving through your Sign, when the week begins, may fill your mind with strategies, work and success related agendas. You will now wish to push ahead your prospects. Benevolent Jupiter and crafty Mercury move through your 11th House - and this may work well in precipitating encouraging monetary gains. However, retrograde Venus traversing there (in 11th House) may dampen the positive blessings of the benefics. Some disturbance in family may need your attention. Be avail- able, and handle carefully and tactfully, says Ganesha. Now is a good time for business persons and professionals to go for short-term travel. The results will be gainful, and you may manage to rope in valuable customers or new clients. However, you must tread ahead cautiously, while dealing with new people. Ones eager to conceive a child will be favored by the benevolent Jupiter. AQUARIUS : Health must remain your top priority this week, Take time to work on your strength and fit- ness. Cut stress and bad food. There seems a possibility of your incurring a major expense, which may make you dig into your savings. Union of strong Saturn and Moon in the 12th House seems to be the culprit, behind this. This may, however, be also related to a fruitless pursuit or wasted effort. Mars moving through your Sign will keep you energized, pushing you to remain active and affirmative. You may remain desirous of getting right exposure to showcase your talent and inherent ability - albeit without much result. Don't' lose heart. Things will soon turn into your favour, and you will get the right exposure. Professionally, some may get an opportunity to strike profitable deals. However, retrograde Venus and Saturn, in your 12th House, may lead to delays and missed opportuni- ties. So, be careful! PISCES : You may keen to connect with high-worth clients or influential people to enhance your network and prospects, when the week begins. Travel is on the menu, and so is hobnobbing with the right gentry. However, Mars and Ketu, moving through your 12th House may not make this easy for you. Be wary of everyone whom you meet - and don't trust people or projects on the face value. Do your digging, and certainly don't be hasty, says Ganesha. Mars naturally rules your 2nd House. With it moving through the 12th zone, you must stay guarded against extra expenses or even financial losses. On the relationship front, you may have been feel- ing quite detached or mellow. But, look within, as this may also be due to your own negative attitude. Count your blessings, and do not belittle the efforts of your beloved. Ones studying may hit a roadblock - which may also prompt them to change their subjects. Well, don't be so rash! 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