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Posted: 16 years ago
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Hello friends 😃 🤗

Now it's time to grill a new beti! 🥳

Presenting our new Beti of the Week..She is a very warm, mature and a sweet person. She provides us with most wonderful thought provoking topics for discussions.. She is also very active in other forums. She is our very own dear:

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Now to get you started here are a few questions from us 😳

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Hobbies:

Favorite color:

How I got started with IF:


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Why I visit the Betiyaan section:

Who is your favorite character from Betiyaan?

My best friend(s) on IF:

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Posted: 16 years ago
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Thank you so much! I am really honoured! A very nice & very pleasant surprise indeed!!! Okay, I am ready for grilling...I will try to respond as timely as possible! Thanks again!
Name: Kalyani
Age: I am as old as I feel & right about now, I feel 22...LOL
Birthday: March 21
Profession: Financial Analyst
Hobbies: Reading - absolutely love reading & I am glad that I have finally had the oppportunity to pursue this hobby in the last year. I also enjoy doing crossword puzzles, surfing the net - I love researching a lot...pretty boring, huh??
Favourite colour: Any pastel colours...but lemon yellow & lime green mostly out of that category too!
How I got started with IF: I googled Betiyaan & the rest is history!
My Favourite Section on IF: I visit Betiyaan, obviously, I also like reading some items in the General Discussion area - like paranormal, advice etc sections...
Why I visit the Betiyaan Section: I find reading peoples comments on the show very interesting - it is a place where we can honestly voice our concerns, irritations etc...also, I visit it in hope to see the show improve....
Favourite Character in Betiyaan: I enjoyed watching the old Laxmi stand up for herself. Karan was a fresh addition & Jhanvi was entertainingly different but only for a while before she joined the bandwagon of obedient betis...LOL...
Best friends on IF: As cliched as it sounds, I consider everyone on IF as a friend, I appreciate those who take time out to read my posts & of course voice their agreements/disagreements!
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Posted: 16 years ago
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Originally posted by: h&rblock

Thank you so much! I am really honoured! A very nice & very pleasant surprise indeed!!! Okay, I am ready for grilling...I will try to respond as timely as possible! Thanks again!

Name: Kalyani
Age: I am as old as I feel & right about now, I feel 22...LOL
Birthday: March 21
Profession: Financial Analyst
Hobbies: Reading - absolutely love reading & I am glad that I have finally had the oppportunity to pursue this hobby in the last year. I also enjoy doing crossword puzzles, surfing the net - I love researching a lot...pretty boring, huh??
Favourite colour: Any pastel colours...but lemon yellow & lime green mostly out of that category too!
How I got started with IF: I googled Betiyaan & the rest is history!
My Favourite Section on IF: I visit Betiyaan, obviously, I also like reading some items in the General Discussion area - like paranormal, advice etc sections...
Why I visit the Betiyaan Section: I find reading peoples comments on the show very interesting - it is a place where we can honestly voice our concerns, irritations etc...also, I visit it in hope to see the show improve....
Favourite Character in Betiyaan: I enjoyed watching the old Laxmi stand up for herself. Karan was a fresh addition & Jhanvi was entertainingly different but only for a while before she joined the bandwagon of obedient betis...LOL...
Best friends on IF: As cliched as it sounds, I consider everyone on IF as a friend, I appreciate those who take time out to read my posts & of course voice their agreements/disagreements!

Hi kalyani so nic knowing. reading your name it was easy to guess that you are somehow realted to h&rblock.😆😉
are you ready
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Posted: 16 years ago
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First set of questions
Do you read newspapers?... which section of the paper do you read first?

What are your quidelines for comments?

Do you have a policy about responding to email?

What are your top picks for health and wellness for the body, mind and spirit?

Do you believe in Ghosts?

Would you choose love or money and why?

If you were a monster, what would you be?

What makes you a little bit of a monster?

What would you do if your worst enemy did something unspeakable to you?

What primal emotions or drive you most often experience?

How is your self steem?

You and your guy have to go out tonight, but he calls you at the last minute to say he's too tired...What would be your reaction?

What is your main consideration when ordering food out?

You prefer not to be friend with someone who is...

In group projects, you are the one who...

What career would you most like to try out for a while?

Your friend just lost a loved one,how would you help her cope?

If you became a multi-millionaire what would you attribute to your sccess?

When you fall in love, you feel it in...

You know someone loves you when they...

Talking about the weather is a...

You enjoy helping...

If someone you have just met talks about their feelings, it makes you feel...

Shopping is something you.....

When it comes to risks, you prefer....

You prefer to focus on one....

You tend to keep things in...

When you talk, you choose your words...

You tend to seek out new...

You would say you are more...

You base your important decision on...

In your opinion, gossip is a...

If you find out someone is gossiping about you, you...

When someone's upset with you, you tend to listen to what...

When are you tend to have your best ideas, is it when you are setting up or laying down?

What do you think in, pictures or words?

Are you more mathematical or musical?

How do you like to spend your holiday?

What do you look forward to most each year?

What gifts are you most likely to give to your friends?


What are you better at remembering, names or faces?

How violent are you?

Do you give people complements?

Do you often catch yourself day dreaming?

Do you listen to music while you work?

When you have a lot to do, what do you do first?

How Sweet are you?

Which one of the following statement reflects your beliefs more?
-Have a strong sense of right and wrong.
-What is right (or wrong) depends on the situation.

When going somewhere you have only been to a couple of times, do you go with your instincts on finding the way or map out directions where you are going.

What if you had to spend 24 hours by yourself - without emailing, phoning, instant mssaging, or talking to anyone else?

What do you think is your most attractive non-physical quality?

If your sweetie had a bad day, what would you do to cheer him up?

You are going to a fancy party with your guy, describe the out fit you would wear...

If you just won new car, what colour would you pick?

If you get jealous in a relationship, is it a sign that you are truly in love?

If someone is right for you, does it take you much time to figure it out?

Is love something you cannot define, predict, or even truly understand?

Is a lot of compatibility (Education, Religion, Social class) superficial if you are truly in love?

Physical atraction is very important for everyone in relationships, could you over look some flaws if the chemistry is there?

Would you do any thing for someone you love/loved?

Is your work best, with deadlines or without deadlines?

Do you consider yourself more rational or compassionate?

In thirty words or less what makes you angry?

In thirty words or less what makes you laugh?

In thirty words or less what makes you cry?

In thirty words or less what makes you happy?

In thirty words or less what makes you sad?

Have you ever sued anyone?

Avtivities that you enjoy...

Activities that you don't like...

If you were to to spend a day with whom you love...who with...and how would you like to spend?

Do you know any other language besides English?

In thirty words or less tell us something about IFs...

In thirty words or less tell us something about DID

Which other forum did you visit beside DID?

What are the rules you live your life by?

Do you work?...What do you do?

Did you go to college/university?

What did you study at college/university?

What do you do a normal day after school/work?

If you could have any occupation at all what would it be?

How would you describe yourself...

Your best personal quality...

First thing/s that you do when you wake up...

Last thing/s that you do before you go to sleep...

If you could be anyone else, you would be...

Greatest gift that you have ever received...

Your strength...

Your weakness...

Your favorite type of movie...

Your favorite actors/actresses...

What do you want to do with your life?

What do you look for in a man?

What occurrencies happen to make your day a good one?

Do you live in an apartment or house?

What do you like to eat for breakfasts?

Your favorite food...

Your favorite drink

Your favorite fruit/s...

Your vavorite vegetable/s...

Your favorite meat...

Your favorite colour...

Your favorite style of dressing...

Your favorite hair style...

Your favorite jewelry...

Your favorite perfume...

Your favorite cream...

Your favorite music/songs...

Your favorite relaxation...

Your favorite sport/s...

Your next favorite holiday destination...

Countries you have visited....


If they are too personal or you don't want to answer them, pls don't. I respect that.

Ok, so that should keep you busy for a while.

More on the way 😆 i hope it is not too much.😆

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Posted: 16 years ago
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Dear Kalyani...........

Congrats on being member of the week , u truly deserve it . After all the questions Raksha has given I don't have any left ..........
I love reading too . I can't survive without it . So any reader is a natural friend of mine .
Best luck ...........
Madhu .
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Do you read newspapers?... which section of the paper do you read first? Yes I do, I read the headlines first, then articles which I find most interesting from the headlines, after that, my favourite crossword has to be completed!

What are your quidelines for comments? Feel free to express your opinions but kindly avoid swearing, personal attacks against other members if you don't agree with their opinion

Do you have a policy about responding to email? I try to reply to all my emails within a week of receiving them...

What are your top picks for health and wellness for the body, mind and spirit? Eat plenty of fruit. Walk at least half an hour daily. Mind & spirit health comes from yoga - deep breathing exercises are the best!

Do you believe in Ghosts? Not really...

Would you choose love or money and why? Money....love won't put food on the table. I am practical, not too much of a romantic...

If you were a monster, what would you be? Shrek

What makes you a little bit of a monster? Not much really

What would you do if your worst enemy did something unspeakable to you? I would go through the normal emotions a human being does - hurt, anger, frustation - have thoughts of revenge & then eventually let it go...we all reap what we sow...what ever this person did will come back to bite him/her in the backside.

What primal emotions or drive you most often experience? Love & passion for my family...

How is your self steem? Pretty good!

You and your guy have to go out tonight, but he calls you at the last minute to say he's too tired...What would be your reaction? I would be disappointed initially, I am a human being after all but I wouldn't hold it against him, I would be understanding about it once I get over my disappointment

What is your main consideration when ordering food out? Will my daughter eat this?

You prefer not to be friend with someone who is... selfish/self-centred

In group projects, you are the one who...actively participates

What career would you most like to try out for a while? Never really thought about this one...

Your friend just lost a loved one,how would you help her cope? Give them emotional space, however, be there with them physically & help them get through the day to day to do's. Let them know that I am there when they are ready to talk.

If you became a multi-millionaire what would you attribute to your sccess? God

When you fall in love, you feel it in... your sleepless nights!

You know someone loves you when they... see you first thing in the morning & smile. You also know someone loves you when they help you out with something silly like a chore just to spend time with you.

Talking about the weather is a... conversation starter

You enjoy helping... anyone who needs it

If someone you have just met talks about their feelings, it makes you feel... uncomfortable

Shopping is something you..... don't enjoy any more

When it comes to risks, you prefer.... to take calculated ones

You prefer to focus on one.... priority at a time

You tend to keep things in... check

When you talk, you choose your words... honestly yet wisely

You tend to seek out new... challenges, especially at work

You would say you are more... extrovert

You base your important decision on... it depends, I try to base most of it on logic, however, where emotions are involved, things get clouded...

In your opinion, gossip is a... waste of time & energy

If you find out someone is gossiping about you, you... ignore them

When someone's upset with you, you tend to listen to facts rather than emotions. I am not one who is afriad to admit it if I am wrong & neither am I afraid to apologise...

When are you tend to have your best ideas, is it when you are setting up or laying down? Both

What do you think in, pictures or words? Pictures

Are you more mathematical or musical? Mathematical

How do you like to spend your holiday? I am a mom - we never really are on holiday, are we?? But if I had a choice, I would love to curl up on a rainy day with a good book...

What do you look forward to most each year? Every single day as it is a gift.

What gifts are you most likely to give to your friends? Something practical, something that can be used, whether it is a coffee mug with their kids picture on it, or a cake decorating set for the enthusiastic baker.


What are you better at remembering, names or faces? A bit of both

How violent are you? I am not violent

Do you give people complements? Yes

Do you often catch yourself day dreaming? Yes

Do you listen to music while you work? No, I actually cannot concentrate

When you have a lot to do, what do you do first? Do what is most important first

How Sweet are you? I am told that I am jalebi sweet...

Which one of the following statement reflects your beliefs more?
-Have a strong sense of right and wrong.
-What is right (or wrong) depends on the situation.
A bit of both - each situation is unique & should be assessed accordingly...once again, based on facts, not emotions!

When going somewhere you have only been to a couple of times, do you go with your instincts on finding the way or map out directions where you are going.

I usually go with my instincts.

What if you had to spend 24 hours by yourself - without emailing, phoning, instant mssaging, or talking to anyone else?

No question about it - I would read.

What do you think is your most attractive non-physical quality? I am always willing to listen & help out.

If your sweetie had a bad day, what would you do to cheer him up? What is most important is not to nag - I would never insist he tell me what is wrong/what happened etc. As I said before, I would be there, ready to listen when he is ready to talk & until he is ready to talk, I would cook dinner, we would eat together...focus on creating a calming environment.

You are going to a fancy party with your guy, describe the out fit you would wear... I am really crazy about wearing saris - I wear them to our office Christmas parties. It is elegant, stylish & in this enviornment, definitely unique!

If you just won new car, what colour would you pick? Maroon red

If you get jealous in a relationship, is it a sign that you are truly in love?It is a sign yes but it is also a sign that you are insecure about yourself.

If someone is right for you, does it take you much time to figure it out? No, I have always known what I wanted.

Is love something you cannot define, predict, or even truly understand? In some ways yes.

Is a lot of compatibility (Education, Religion, Social class) superficial if you are truly in love? No it is not superficial. Unfortunately, love doesn't conquer all. In order to build a life together, I feel it is necessary to have some basic things in common - that in itself creates a mutual understanding of each other's backgrounds which then becomes a solid foundation on which to build a relationship.

Physical atraction is very important for everyone in relationships, could you over look some flaws if the chemistry is there? Absolutely!

Would you do any thing for someone you love/loved? I would do anything except if it is unethical or immoral

Is your work best, with deadlines or without deadlines? With deadlines...it gives you a framework.

Do you consider yourself more rational or compassionate? Rationally compassionate...LOL

In thirty words or less what makes you angry? When my instincts tell me that I am right about something & knowing that I can do absolutely nothing about it other than let things play out the way they are.

In thirty words or less what makes you laugh? Watching my daughter trying to become independent at the age of 2.

In thirty words or less what makes you cry? If anyone in my family is upset, it upsets me too.

In thirty words or less what makes you happy? Picking my daughter up from day care...seeing her race towards me, then stop 2 cms away from only to hand me her shoes & coat!

In thirty words or less what makes you sad? 8 months of winter that we have here!

Have you ever sued anyone? No

Avtivities that you enjoy... playing with my baby, reading, walking, biking, swimming....

Activities that you don't like... playing pool with my husband, he always beats me!

If you were to to spend a day with whom you love...who with...and how would you like to spend? My husband & daughter...I am my happiest when we all are together...no matter what we are doing, watching a movie together, grocery shopping together...it is bliss!

Do you know any other language besides English? Gujarati, Hindi & Afrikaans...

In thirty words or less tell us something about IFs... Great place to voice opinions, read written updates (thanks guys for doing this for us) esp if you are trying to figure out whether to watch an episode or not?

In thirty words or less tell us something about DID Is this Dance India Dance? I don't watch this.

Which other forum did you visit beside DID? I am active on the Dulhann forum & Beityaan.

What are the rules you live your life by? Live life simply, honestly, try to do good deeds, if possible, because what goes around comes around. I have always believed that I will not sow something if I am not prepared to reap the fruits of it.

Do you work?...What do you do? Yes I do. I am a Financial Analyst.

Did you go to college/university? Yes

What did you study at college/university? Finance & Accounting

What do you do a normal day after school/work? Pick up my baby, take her home, give her some milk, put her down for a nap, TP (time pass) on facebook for half an hour, watch GKLB. Get baby up, have cuddle & cartoon time with her for half an hour. Cook dinner, we all eat together, I clean up after & then we head out for a walk. Then it is bath time & bed time for her & bed time for me at 9:30pm (I know it is early but I am up at 5am)!

If you could have any occupation at all what would it be? I haven't really thought about this one.

How would you describe yourself... kind hearted & warm

Your best personal quality... always willing to listen.

First thing/s that you do when you wake up... thank God for another beautiful day but this I do after switching off the alarm clock.

Last thing/s that you do before you go to sleep... make sure the alarm clock is set at the right time (my daughter likes to change the alarm time) & thank God for being with me through my day.

If you could be anyone else, you would be... no one else, I like being me.

Greatest gift that you have ever received... my daughter, my husband, the love of my family...

Your strength... my practicality & common sense

Your weakness... my daughter...

Your favorite type of movie... I like any good movie, for example, Speed was a good movie as was the Sixth Sense. I love Tare Zameen Par.

Your favorite actors/actresses... Rajesh Khanna/Sharmila Tagore/Sunil Dutt...from the newer ones I like Saif Ali Khan/Kajol

What do you want to do with your life? More than be a career woman, I want to be a good mom. That is my main focus.

What do you look for in a man? Independence, common sense, education, practicality - not a dreamer, they never make good husbands. Basically someone who is sure of himself, knows what he wants from life.

What occurrencies happen to make your day a good one? Sunshine, a project well done at work & most of all, having my daughter actually ask me to hug her when I pick her up instead of handing me her shoes & coat!

Do you live in an apartment or house? Apartment

What do you like to eat for breakfasts? Raisin Bran cereal

Your favorite food... I love butter chicken made by me but having said that, I grew up in boarding school & hostel (college) so my all time favourite is Ma ka haath ka khana...you truly learn the value of it when you don't get it.

Your favorite drink Water, Milk & Orange Juice

Your favorite fruit/s... Apples, Avacados, Oranges, Bananas, Cantaloupe

Your vavorite vegetable/s... Don't really have one, I eat all of them (yes including Karela).

Your favorite meat... Chicken

Your favorite colour... Lime green & lemon yellow

Your favorite style of dressing...For work: pants & shirt. At home: T-shirt & sweat pants. Weekends: Jeans & T-shirts

Your favorite hair style... Long bob with bangs

Your favorite jewelry... My mangalsutra

Your favorite perfume... Don't have one.

Your favorite cream... Jergens

Your favorite music/songs...Too many to mention!

Your favorite relaxation... Reading

Your favorite sport/s... Cricket (typical, I know), soccer.

Your next favorite holiday destination... Cape Town, South Africa

Countries you have visited.... India, South Africa, USA, UK, Canada, The Netherlands

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Originally posted by: koolsadhu1000

Dear Kalyani...........

Congrats on being member of the week , u truly deserve it . After all the questions Raksha has given I don't have any left ..........
I love reading too . I can't survive without it . So any reader is a natural friend of mine .
Best luck ...........
Madhu .

Thanks Didi, it took me an hour to answer these!! Thanks again for the thoughtful wishes & luck, I definitely need it!!!
Kalyani
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Posted: 16 years ago
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Originally posted by: koolsadhu1000

Dear Kalyani...........

Congrats on being member of the week , u truly deserve it . After all the questions Raksha has given I don't have any left ..........
I love reading too . I can't survive without it . So any reader is a natural friend of mine .
Best luck ...........
Madhu .

madhu dear we want to keep her busy. this is her week so let us make her more welcome.😉😆😆
Now I am waiting for your questions.😊
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Since Raksha Di asked me to do it I cannot refuse 😊 I must oblige and so Kalyani here is a small set of questions . Some r metaphysical in nature . Little diffrent .
1] Which kind of books do you like ?
2] Your favourite author ?
3] Have you ever read the Bhagwad Geeta and do you intend to read it once in this lifetime ?
4] Which place of piligrimages have you been to and which affected you the most ?
5] Do you believe in astrology ?
6] What aspect of God fascinates u the most ?
7] Your favourite movie star ?
8] Your favourite movie ?
9] Your favourite dish [ food item ] ?
10 ] Opinion about Amitabh ?
11] Opinion about Aamir ?
12] Fav Hollywood actor ?
13] Fav Bollywood actor ?
Sorry for bothering Kalyani but I had to oblige Raksha Di who is so sweet to us . Ignore those tthat u find personal !
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1] Which kind of books do you like ? I am a huge fan of murder mystery novels etc but at the same time I really enjoyed reading a few non fictions like "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom & "Wings of Fire" by Abul Kalam
2] Your favourite author ? I enjoy reading Kay Hooper a lot except her romance novels, her murder fiction is quite good!
3] Have you ever read the Bhagwad Geeta and do you intend to read it once in this lifetime ?No I haven't...I would like to though!
4] Which place of piligrimages have you been to and which affected you the most ? I haven't been to any place of pilgrimages but we have an old home in a village where only family members go to worship & I have felt blessed every time I have been there.
5] Do you believe in astrology ? Honestly, no...we didn't even have our horoscopes matched when we got married, my husband's family also doesn't believe in that. But in the same breath, I do read my daily horoscope for entertainment purposes!
6] What aspect of God fascinates u the most ? That God's timing is not our timing, no matter how badly we want something, it will only happen when & if God is willing. What we don't often realise is that God fulfills our "needs" & not our "wants" because it is more important to have our "needs" fulfilled rather than our "wants"
7] Your favourite movie star ? Ummm...I enjoy watching a role well performed whether it is Aamir Khan in Tare Zameen Par or Saif Ali Khan in Hum Tum.
8] Your favourite movie ? One that I could watch over & over - Tare Zameen Par
9] Your favourite dish [ food item ] ? Butter Chicken
10 ] Opinion about Amitabh ? He is a good actor but sometimes I feel that he thinks too much of himself - sorry if I offend anyone in saying this.
11] Opinion about Aamir ? He is intelligent & practical - lately he has given us a few good movies from Lagaan to Tare Zameen Par to Ghajini.
12] Fav Hollywood actor ? For a while there, I liked Keeanu Reeves after watching Speed...but no one particular right now...
13] Fav Bollywood actor ? I enjoy a good performance, so it depends on the movie & how good the role is portrayed by the actor.
Thanks Madhu didi for the questions, no apologies necessary! This is fun!

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