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‘NO SAMJHAUTA ON TERROR’ MEANWHILE ON THURSDAY

 J&K WILL HAVE POLLS, CHIEF MINISTER, CABINET

 SCRAPPING ARTICLE 370 HISTORIC DECISION

 WILL NOT FACE ANY ISSUE IN CELEBRATING EID

 PROMISING J&K YOUTH EMPLOYMENT

 J&K, LADAKH CAN BECOME BIGGEST TOURIST DESTINATION IN THE WORLD

 STAFF IN J&K GOVT, POLICE TO GET SAME PERKS AS THEIR COUNTERPARTS IN UTs

In address to the nation, PM Modi reaches out to Kashmiris New Delhi: Reaching out to Kashmiris with messages of hope and optimism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday assured them of all round development, early and transparent elections and end to terrorism as he defended scrapping of Article 370, which he asserted, has only given separatism, corruption, family rule and used by Pakistan as a tool to spread terror in Jammu and Kashmir.

In a televised address to the nation three days after the far reaching

In a televised address to the nation, Modi also sought to assuage concerns of the people after his government bifurcated the state into union territories, saying J&K will not remain UT for long.

decision, Modi also sought to assuage concerns of the people af-

ter his government bifurcated the state into union territories, say-

ing J&K will not remain UT for long.

With the Kashmir

Coffee Day appoints EY to scan books, probe reasons of Siddhartha’s death New Delhi: Coffee Day Enterprises Limited on Thursday appointed multinational professional services firm Ernst and Young for scrutinising their account books and probing the circumstances leading to the demise of their former Chairman VG Siddhartha.

“Board of Directors has appointed Ernst&Young LLP (EY) to investigate into circumstances leading to statements

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made in the purported letter of former Chairman, late Mr VG Siddhartha, and to scruti-

nize books of accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries”, a statement from the

Valley reeling under security clampdown, Modi promised that the government is making all sincere efforts to ensure that the people in the region have no difficulties in celebrating Eid which is on Monday.

“I want to assure friends of J&K that the situation will gradually return to normalcy and their difficulties will ease,” he said, in his nearly 40-minute address.

The prime minister made a strong defence of scrapping the provisions of Article 370, saying the

region’s special status offered it nothing but separatism, terrorism, corruption and family rule, while giving a handle to Pakistan to push its divisive agenda.

“We all want that in future J&K assembly elections take place, a new government is formed, new energetic youths become MLAs, ministers and chief minister. I assure people of J&K that with all honesty and in a transparent atmosphere, you will get an opportunity to elect your representatives soon,” Modi said.

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Pakistan suspends bilateral Express

Attari: The Samjhauta Express, a bilateral train service between India and Pakistan that has been suspended at present in the wake of escalating tension between the two countries, arrived at the Attari border on Thursday evening.

The train arrived in Attari at 5:15 pm Following heightened tensions between India and Pakistan in the wake of the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35 (A), which accorded special status and rights to Jammu and Kashmir, Islamabad had suspended the train services on its side earlier in the day.

AZAD STOPPED AT SRINAGAR

POSITIVE STAND OF KARAN SINGH

Congress MP Ghulam Nabi Azad was stopped at Srinagar airport after he landed in the city, which has been on a security lockdown since midnight Sunday to head off trouble over ending of special status.

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Taking a stand different from his party’s, veteran Congress leader Karan Singh on Thursday said he does not agree with a blanket condemnation of the government’s decision on Jammu and Kashmir.

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BHARAT RATNA PRANAB BABU New Delhi: Former President Pranab Mukherjee was conferred with highest civilian honour of Bharat Ratna by President Ram Nath Kovind at a grand ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Thursday.

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company said.

The 58-year-old businessman had gone missing on the evening of July 29 from Mangaluru.

He was spotted last at the Netravati Bridge where he had gone for a stroll.

A massive search operation involving multiple teams of police forces along with the Coast Guard and NDRF was carried out, and his body was recovered after two days, on July 31.

Imbibe Gandhism to keep nation intact: ‘Raj Gandhi’ —PHOTO BY SANTOSH SHARMA

Naresh Sharma Jaipur: Popularly known as Rajasthan’s Gandhi, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that the one who takes everyone along, is a true nationalist as compared to the one, who divides people on the basis of religion.

Addressing the gathering during the oath taking ceremony of the newly formed Bar Association, Gehlot said that owing to the cur-

rent scenario prevailing in the nation, it is our responsibility to ensure that there is social togetherness.

Talking about chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’ in the State Assembly, the CM said that he believes that one cannot be forced in the name of religion. No one can be forced to chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’ or ‘Allahu Akbar,’ he added.

When I chanted ‘Jai Shri Ram’ in the State Assembly, all the mem-

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot arrives at the oath taking ceremony of newly formed Bar Association.

bers echoed similar sentiments from their hearts. Gehlot further added that humanity is the greatest religion. “It is our duty to respect not only our religion but that of others’ as well because no religion teaches about division,” he opined.

The CM added saying that if people are divided on the basis of religion, then, the country, which has been following the principles of Mahatma Gandhi, would

head nowhere.

Talking about the court premises, the Chief Minister said that it appears claustrophobic and like pigeons nest as the lawyers have to sit in a tightly strewnup manner by keeping their tables adjacent to each other. Gehlot also said that the lawyers should be provided with separate chambers and the government would provide all the facilities and resources to judiciary and lawyers.

Chief Whip Mahesh Joshi, speaking during the function, said that the state government is working towards fulfilling all the promises in its manifesto. He also said that the judiciary has a major role in defending the Constitution and further strengthening the democracy.

Talking about the increasing number of pending cases, justice Mohammad Rafiq said that it was a matter of concern.

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SCHOOLS

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recent incident in the primary school of TribleheAndhra Pradesh takes me down the hormemory of my childhood. I am a victim of sexual abuse and I know how it feels to go through all the things at that or any age.

The schools should teach the children how to distinguish between the good and the bad touch instead of demonstrating how rape is committed. Whatever children learn at school, they follow it in the real-life too. So were these teachers preparing the students to be rapists? I just want to know what their intention was before doing such thing.

FIRST INDIA brings to you the horrifying reality of how a primary school in Andhra Pradesh conducted a demonstration of a heinous act like rape in the classroom to ‘teach’ the students

—Name withheld on request

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he incidents of sexual assault with children are increasing at an alarming rate. In today’s scenario, it is important to educate children about the good and the bad touch.

It has become a necessity to teach children at the initial stage about how to defend themselves if they ever fall prey to such a situation. But the thing that is more important than that is to make them aware of how to figure out such an untoward incident and to encourage them to report such an incident if any, to their parents or teachers. Many innocent children don’t even know what is happening to them unless it’s too late. And it is the duty of parents as well as the teachers to make them aware of the sexual crimes as well as to give them the courage to speak up against it.

The school plays an important role in framing a child’s attitude. A recent incident of a village in Andhra Pradesh where some teachers were giving a ‘rape demo’ in a government-run primary school came to the light.

am a strong believer am mother of a Isecurity of the safety and I three-year-old boy of children. and because of the

BIG PICTURE The two teachers were allegedly demonstrating ‘how the rape is committed’ in the primary school. As the matter unfolded, a group of villagers assaulted the teachers and handed them to the police.

A report was submitted to district education officer CV Renuka by the mandal education officer that states that no such incident took place. “In his report, the mandal education officer said there was a quarrel among three students - two boys and a girl - of Class III. The girl was injured in the fight. The officer said he found no evidence that the girl had been used as a volunteer in a demonstration of rape.

POCSO AMENDMENT BILL 2019 In 2012, India introduced POCSO and the Rajya Sabha last week passed a Bill entailing amendments to the POCSO Act by including the death penalty for aggravated sexual assault on children, besides providing stringent punishments for other crimes against minors. The Bill was then sent to the Lok Sabha for its approval. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2019 also provides for fines and imprisonment to curb child pornography.

A FEW THINGS TO TEACH CHILDREN INSTEAD OF DEMONSTRATING RAPE

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TEACH THE CHILD TO SAY NO

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TEACH CHILDREN TO TELL THEIR SECRET TO PARENTS

Some children are uncomfortable with telling people “no”— especially older peers or adults. Tell them that it’s okay to tell an adult they have to leave, if something that feels wrong is happening, and help give them words to get out of uncomfortable situations.

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TALK ABOUT BODY PARTS EARLY

Name body parts and talk about them very early. Use proper names for body parts, or at least teach the child what the actual words are for their body parts.

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TEACH THEM THAT SOME BODY PARTS ARE PRIVATE

Tell the child that their private parts are called private because they are not for everyone to see. Explain that their mother and father can see them naked, but people outside of the home should only see them with their clothes on.

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TEACH CHILD BODY BOUNDARIES

Tell the child matter-offactly that no one should touch their private parts and that no one should ask them to touch somebody else’s private parts.

Teachers and parents often

forget the second part of this sentence. Sexual abuse often begins with the perpetrator asking the child to touch them or someone else.

Children often say that they didn’t say anything because they thought they would get in trouble, too.

This fear is often used by the perpetrator. Tell the child that no matter what happens, when they tell anything about body safety or body secrets they will NEVER get in trouble.

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TELL THE CHILD THAT BODY SECRETS ARE NOT OKAY

TELL CHILD THAT A BODY TOUCH MIGHT TICKLE OR FEEL GOOD

Most perpetrators will tell the child to keep the abuse a secret.

This can be done in a friendly way, such as, “I love playing with you, but if you tell anyone else what we played they won’t let me come over again.”

Many parents and books talk about “good touch and bad touch,” but this can be confusing because often these touches do not hurt or feel bad. The term “secret touch” is a more accurate depiction of what might happen.

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TELL THE CHILD THAT THESE RULES APPLY EVEN WITH PEOPLE THEY KNOW

TELL THE CHILD THAT TAKING PICTURES OF THEIR PRIVATE PARTS IS NOT OKAY

This one is often missed. There is a whole sick world out there of paedophiles who love to take and trade pictures of naked children online. This is an epidemic and it puts the child at risk.

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This is an important point to discuss with the child. When you ask a young child what a “bad guy” looks like they will most likely describe a cartoonish villain.

When it comes to such acts and teaching I feel we as teachers should be trained first before introducing anything to a child. Talking about the recent Andhra Pradesh matter, I would say instead of teaching how rape is done, teachers could have taught children “how to be safe”. Life skills as a subject play such an integral part in handling children as per their age.

We need to empower them within limits of their age and not in such a manner as it was done.

increasing cases of sexual abuse with children, I am worried about my kid. The boys are falling prey to these crimes too and there is nothing we can do about it except for teaching our children to be safe.

The recent incident in Andhra Pradesh came as a huge shock to me. I along with teaching my kid to be safe, teach him how to behave with girls and if my kid sees something obscene on TV or anywhere else, he can tell that what is being done there is not right.

—Neha Kathuria

—Garima Pareek

eachers hold the Tresponsibility very important of

nurturing a child’s identity coming to his/ her school. Being in a profession where I constantly get to work with teachers, I feel that government school teachers are unnecessarily accused for a lot of things from all the sides of society.

Realising the importance of making children aware of such acts of violence like rape is a must but there has to be a particular way it should be done. And I am sure, there might have been another side to the story which has been presented in media. But, if it is true that a minor girl was being tortured throughout this, it is a crime that the teachers have committed and strict action must be taken against them.

—Aditi Bhargava

—SOURCE: CHILD MIND INSTITUTE

MYTH OR REALITY

This abandoned Kuldhara village has a spooky backstory 

This village in Jaisalmer is an archaeological site, frequented by many tourists during the daytime, particularly during the tourist season, It is commonly believed that the place is possessed by spirits

Jaisalmer: Situated around 18 km southwest of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, Kuldhara is an abandoned village since the early 19th century.

According to a popularly held notion, the village is now inhabited by ghosts.

Once a home to rich Paliwal Brahmins, the “haunted” village was abandoned by its inhabitants due to atrocities committed by a powerful minister of Jaisalmer, Salim Singh.

“Salim Singh liked a girl from this village and to protect their honour, all residents migrated to some other place in just one night. They just disappeared. God knows where they went,” said

Suma Ram, an elderly who lives near the entrance to the village.

He said according to the folklore, the original inhabitants had cursed the village due to which it remained uninhabited.

However, the story of Kuldhara being a haunted village is rejected by him and others connected with it in some way or the other.

“The village has ruins of old buildings and nothing else. Paliwal

Brahmins had left this village to protect their honour. This village could not be inhabited ever since,” Suma Ram said.

It is commonly believed that the place is possessed by spirits but

the old man rejected the theory, saying he had lived there for long and never encountered any such experience.

“These all are just myths. Many visitors ask me about ghosts and I do not know who

told them about this. I never encountered any such experience. People say what they like or feel about this place,” he said.

Suma Ram said he never saw any unusual object or activity.

Another man who lives there as a caretaker of a cafeteria project, claimed that his son and he stayed there day and night but never felt anything unusual about this place.

“People come here with a perception that ghosts live here but we have never seen any such thing. No one lives around this place and this kind of atmosphere creates fear,” he said.

Kuldhara, an archae-

ological site, is frequented by many tourists during the daytime, particularly during the tourist season, which is about to begin. It has dilapidated houses.

Amid the ruins stands a renovated temple.

A few houses have also been renovated to give the visitors an idea of the structures there.

There is no commercial activity around the area located in the Thar desert.

“It is a nice place to visit. We have heard several stories about this place and it is a matter of personal belief,” Rupinder Singh, a tourist from Haryana, who came with his friends to the village, said.

—PTI

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In a meeting of revenue cell it was decided that the corporation will inform people about the tax exemption through FM Radio, pamphlets and posters and through waste collection vehicles to motivate taxpayers to collect the outstanding tax

WASTE LOUDSPEAKER TO DICTATE UD TAX

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Jaipur: The Jaipur Municipal Corporation (JMC) has set a target to collect outstanding of Urban Development (UD) Tax twice this year as compared to previous years. To achieve this goal, the municipal corporation will run an awareness campaign and inform taxpayers about the exemption being given by the state government on Urban Development tax and House tax.

A meeting of the revenue cell was held on Thursday at the JMC headquarters under the chairmanship of Commissioner VP Singh. In this meeting, the corporation’s revenue collection was reviewed and the strategy of increas-

ing the revenue was decided. The JMC commissioner directed all zonal deputy commissioners and revenue officers to collect maximum UD tax. Singh said that for the first time, the state government has given a 100 per cent rebate on penalty and interest and 50 per cent on principal amount of the outgoing UD tax before 2011. The Jaipur Municipal Corporation should take advantage of this exemption and motivate taxpayers to collect the outstanding tax. It was decided in the meeting that people should be informed about the exemption of UD tax and house tax through door to door waste collection vehicles of JMC. Exemption related infor-

UD TAX APPLIED IN THE YEAR 2007

1.28 lakh 40,000 properties under UDtax

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mations will be given through the hooters of the waste collection vehicles. Apart from this, the corporation will also inform people

about the tax exemption through FM Radio, media and pamphlets and posters. In the last 10 years, JMC has never been able to collect the

entire dues. The JMC has at present Rs 600 crore pending as UD Tax while it has Rs 82 crore pending as House Tax dues. The state gov-

Two arrested for killing man after scuffle

UD Tax Collection(crores)

Moshin who were passing by. The collision resulted in a verbal scuffle between the two parties.”

After the scuffle, the accused, while sitting

in his home, mistook crackers burst by the boys as shots being fired towards his home.

Soon after, Imran took out his pistol and confronted the other party, DSP Gujjar added.

Police added that a physical brawl ensued between the two parties and Imran fired a shot which hit the victim Rishi Agarwal on the left side of his chest and he died instantly. —ANI

First India News Jaipur: The Anti Corruption Bureau team, led by ACB DG Alok Tripathi, has arrested XEN Jitendra Dhaka, AEN Dinesh Pareek and Cashier Abdul Kareem from the Vidhan Sabha on Thursday.

The action was taken on the information of accepting bribery in the PWD office.

ACB team had received a complaint on July 31 of last month that XEN Jitendra Dhaka was asking for 10% cut in depositing the civil work bill of the complainant. Later, the deal was finalised at 9%. The total bill was around Rs. 7 lakh and the accused XEN was repeatedly demanding a bribe for passing the bill. He had called the complainant to his office in Vidhan Sabha, where he was set to take Rs. 70,000 as a bribe.

But, the ACB team arrested the accused and his partners. Around Rs. 4.5 lakh cash and jewellery worth lakhs of rupees have been recovered from XEN Dhaka’s home at Sirsi Road.

ACB team had to wait for five hours outside the Vidhan Sabha gate before carrying out the

Kota: An RSS worker was allegedly thrashed by four to five people in Ramganj Mandi after he took part in a celebration over revoking of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir, police said quoting victim’s father.

The incident took place in Ramganj Mandi in Kota and the victim is undergoing treatment at a hospital in Jhalawar.

Briefing about the incident, Ramganj Mandi police station limits Sub-Inspector Shiv Dayal told media, “An RSS worker was allegedly thrashed by 4-5 people in Ramganj Mandi, he is at a hospital in Jhalawar.

His father says in the complaint that he was attacked after he took part in a celebration over abrogation of Article 370.”

The Centre on August 6 announced abrogation of Article 35A and dilution of Article 370, provisions providing special right to the state over several matters including land, government jobs and scholarships and also bifurcated the state carving out Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. —ANI

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BID TO BE ON-AIR

Rajasthan government is set to buy a aircraft, for which a tender has been approved, allowing technical bid to be open

ernment has waived off penalty on the tax amount if taxpayer deposits the pending amount in one instalment.

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Officials caught taking bribe in Vidhan Sabha

A plantation drive was carried out under the guidance of Police Commissioner Anand Srivastava, who was joined by Divisional Commissioner KC Verma, Additional Police Commissioner Crime Santosh Chalke, Additional Police Commissioner Law and Order Ajaypal Lamba and DCP South Yogesh Dadhich, participated in the event.

alias Mohsin got involved in a verbal scuffle with the deceased, Rishi Agarwal and his friends who were celebrating a birthday party on the main road in Meerpur area.

Speaking to media reporters Deputy Superintendent of Police, Vriddhi Chand Gujjar said, “The deceased, Rishi Agarwal and his friends accidentally collided with Imran and

UD tax is outstanding

UD TAX COLLECTED SINCE 2007

FOR A GREENER CITY

Jhalawar: Rajasthan Police arrested two persons for allegedly murdering a man in Jhalawar. The victim and the accused were engaged in a scuffle prior to the incident.

Police have recovered the murder weapon and booked a case under section 302 of the Indian Penal Code. According to the police, the accused, Imran Sarof and his accomplice Malla

commercial properties under UDtax

Jaipur: Gehlot government will buy a mid size jet aircraft. Approval has been given for global tender by a committee chaired by Chief Secretary DB Gupta. Now the technical bid will be opened and after that the real price can be ascertained.

The purchase will be of aircraft costing around Rs 150 crore to Rs 200 crore.

The final approval will be given by the CM.

LDC CAUGHT IN NET 2K TO CLEAR BILLS

action. The action could be taken after assembly Speaker CP Joshi gave permission for it.

The incident is unprecedented in the Vidhan Sabha in the state.

It is quite possible that this action could be the first of its kind in the legislative assemblies all over the country. At present, the ACB team is further investigating the matter. ACB IG

Dines MN was also present there at the time.

ADG Saurabh Shrivastava informed that XEN Dhaka was the mastermind and considered Vidhan Sabha as the safest place to take bribes. He always accepted bribe in Vidhan Sabha to evade ACB. He also provided portion of bribe to his seniors and juniors, who are now on ACB’s radar.

60-year-old Dargah caretaker booked for triple talaq in Ajmer Ajmer: A 60-year-old caretaker at the Ajmer Dargah has been booked for allegedly harassing and pronouncing triple talaq on his 26-year-old wife, believed to be the first such case in Rajasthan after the enactment of a law to punish the practice.

The police initially lodged the FIR under section 498-A of IPC, which deals with cruelty against married women, on Tuesday night.

They added sections of The Muslim Women

(Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019 on Thursday after seeking legal opinion.

The woman accused the police of not taking action on her earlier complaints about the alleged atrocities by her

husband Salimuddin, but the police denied the charge.

Ajmer’s Additional Superintendent of Police Sarita Singh said the FIR has been lodged with Dargah police station.

She has alleged that her husband pronounced triple talaq.

She also named some witnesses to it and this is being verified. The FIR was registered as soon as she gave the complaint, the officer said. —PTI

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Death rate in state due to air pollution was 112.5 per one lakh population and also topped in deaths due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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Jaipur: When it comes to deaths due to air pollution, Rajasthan tops the list, according to Virendra Singh, Director, Asthma Bhawan.

Quoting the 2018 Lancet Planet Health report, Singh said at the launch of ‘Doctors for Clean AirRajasthan Chapter’ in Jaipur, the death rate in the state due to air pollution was 112.5 per one lakh population. It was the highest in India, he added. Uttar Pradesh followed Rajasthan with 111.1 death per lakh due to pollution.

Expressing concern, he said Rajasthan also topped the list of deaths due to chronic obstruc-

GOVT EFFORTS

Pointing on measures to curb the pollution, we have decided to plant 50,000 trees and also run electric buses in the city to arrest the rising level of pollution —Vishnu Lata, Mayor

tive pulmonary disease (COPD). Asthma deaths are reported to be 24 per one lakh population in the state. Addressing the event, Arvind Kumar, founder and managing trustee of Delhi-based Lung Care Foundation, said rising pollution was a national emergency.

“Air pollution is like a silent killer. It has been claiming 4.2 crore lives in the world each year.

It’s the biggest challenge”, he said.

“During surgeries in

Delhi, I mostly see black lungs. The original pink lungs are just no more in Delhi. Even kids have black spots on their lungs,” Kumar said. Due to pollution, there were no non-smokers in the country now, he said and added, 50 percent of lung cancer patients were found to be non-smokers.

Stressing the gravity of the situation, Karan Singh Yadav, former MP, said even children were inhaling smoke equal to 10 cigarettes a day.

BJP’s membership campaign extended till August 20

PLEASANT PANORAMA

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State convener of membership campaign Satish Poonia paying tribute to Sushma Swaraj at BJP headquarters on Thursday.

Mukesh Sharma

Although rain played hide & seek in Pink City, the weather still remained to be pleasant with thin clouds hovering over the sky on Thursday.

RCDF to set up new dairy plant in Bhilwara by 2022

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SCIENCE & INNOVATION

Milk processing capacity will then be 7.50L litre per day Mukesh Sharma Jaipur: Rajasthan Cooperative Dairy Federation (RCDF) will set up a new dairy plant in Bhilwara with a capacity of five litres per day.

With this, the milk processing capacity of the dairy plant of Bhilwara Zila Dugdh Utpadak Sangh will be increased from 2.50 lakh litres per day to 7.50 lakh litres per day. The new dairy plant will be ready by the year 2022. A total of Rs 75 crore will be spent on the expansion of the currently operated dairy plant and the establishment of a new dairy plant.

Managing Director of Rajasthan Co-operative Dairy Federation, Dr Veena Pradhan informed that the approv-

A presentation was organised by Department of Science and Technology, Rajasthan on ‘Agnisumukh Innovation Radiant Heat Application Across Gas Fuel’ by Hari Rao Sanghi, IRS (Retd.) with IAS Mugda Sinha at SATCOM, IGPRS, JLN Marg on Thursday.

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al of the establishment of a new dairy plant has been given in the meeting of the Project Sanctioning Committee under the Central Sector Scheme of the Union Government on Thursday at the headquarters of National Dairy Development Board in Anand (Gujarat).

She informed that Nabard will give Rs 60 crore rupees through the National Dairy Development Board out of the Rs 75 crore sanctioned for the new dairy plant in Bhilwara. The remaining Rs 15 crore rupee will be borne by the Bhilwara

Zila Dugdh Utpadak Sangh itself. He informed that an amount of Rs 75 crore has been sanctioned under DIDF for the construction of the new dairy plant.

At the meeting of the Project Sanctioning Committee, NDDB Executive Director Arun Raste, RCDF MD Veena Pradhan and Financial Advisor Radheyshyam Meena, Bhilwara Dairy Sangh President Ramlal Jat, Managing Director LK Jain and Deputy Commissioner of Dairy Development Department of GoI RK Gupta were present.

Jaipur: The nationwide membership campaign of BJP will now run till August 20. The BJP had set a target of making 30 lakh new party members in the state. The state convener of the membership campaign, Satish Poonia, said that the central leadership of the BJP extended the membership campaign from August 11 to August 20.

During this, all the party MLAs and MPs will be on Pravas to their respective constituencies and districts from August 16 to 20 and during this period, work will be done to fulfil the target of membership campaign. During the membership drive, 33,48,9,93 members have been made in the state so far.

The BJP has now focused on the upcoming assembly and RS bypolls and the urban local body elections. All MLAs, MPs, senior leaders and party workers

TOUGH FIGHT

have been instructed to prepare for the upcoming polls. In this matter, a meeting was held at the BJP state headquarters on Thursday.

The meeting was attended by state general secretary Chandrashekhar, national joint secretary V Satish, Leader of Opposition Gulabchand Kataria, Deputy Leader of Opposition Rajendra Rathore, MLA Satish Poonia and senior leaders.

FROM PG 1 Imbibe Gandhism...

Rajasthan’s Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot would participate in what is known as the ‘Mahakumbh’ of Tribals on Friday at Beneshwar Dham.

CM Gehlot’s visit is being seen as his way of showing his commitment towards the tribal people residing in the state. Gehlot has always made it a point to visit the tribal belt in Rajasthan whenever he has toured the Mewar re-

gion. The CM will not only be the Chief Guest of a function, but also will attend the ceremony as a committed leader of the masses.

The CM will honour 40 members belonging to the Tribal community on the occasion. Besides, he would hand over the cheque of Rs two lakh each to the kin of the recently deceased farmers. The CM will thus, showcase his sensitivity and commitment towards the tribal

people and their cause.

Bharat Ratna... at the ceremony. Born on December 11, 1935, in a Bengali family in Mirati, a village in Birbhum district in West Bengal, Mukherjee completed his Masters in Political Science and History and LLB degree from University of Calcutta. Mukherjee’s lifelong political career spanned decades, during which he held key posts in the governments led by Indira

Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, P V Narasimha Rao and Manmohan Singh.

‘NO SAMJHAUTA...

Modi also said his government respects objections of those who are opposed to the decision and was working to address them. He, however, asked them to put national interests supreme and help government in giving Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh a new direction.

“Removal of Article 370 is a reality, and it

was a well thought out decision,” Modi said.

Laying out a development agenda for Jammu and Kashmir as well as Ladakh, Modi expressed confidence of rooting out terrorism and separatism under the new system of governance.

Attacking Pakistan, which has termed India’s move as “unilateral and illegal” and strongly protested by downgrading diplomatic ties, Modi said Pakistan used Article 370 as a “tool to spread terrorism”.

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Ghulam Nabi Azad, the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, was trying to enter Srinagar city and meet with Congress leaders

AZAD STOPPED AT SRINAGAR AIRPORT Pray to God no one gets such New Delhi: Congress MP Ghulam Nabi Azad was stopped at Srinagar airport after he landed in the city, which has been on a security lockdown since midnight Sunday to head off trouble over the centre's big decisions to end special status under Article 370 and to split the state into two union territories.

"He is being sent back by 3:30 pm flight. He was to attend a meeting and visit his home," said a Congress leader, who asked not to be named, according to ANI. Azad, the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, was trying to enter Srinagar city and meet with Congress leaders.

Around 400 people have been detained across the state, as "precaution," and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Ministers Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah remain in custody at safehouses.

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"The people of J&K are sad. I am going there to be a part of their sadness, to be with them," said Azad.

"Probably for the first time, all 22 districts have seen a curfew.

Have you heard of this before?"

He also implied that

IN THE COURT YARD

visuals showing National Security Adviser Ajit Doval chatting with Kashmiris in Srinagar and sharing a meal with them on the streets - seen to be an attempt to convey that the situation is returning to normal - were a set-up. "You can pay

anyone to get these done," he said.

The former CM, however, faces a divide within his own party on the government's J&K move. While he has argued strongly in parliament against what he calls the "murder of democracy," several Congress leaders have come out in the government's support. During a meet of the Congress Working Committee, the party's top decision-making body, Azad spoke at length about the Kashmir decision, explaining his strong opposition to the move.

Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra avoided speaking directly against the government's move.

The CWC finally put out a resolution condemning the Kashmir move as "unilateral, brazen and undemocratic".

—ANI

Respect sensitive issues, says Vadra

New Delhi: As soon as Article 370 was revoked by Centre and J&K was converted to a Union Territory, several memes flooded social media. Expressing his discomfort over memes featuring his name and photos, Robert Vadra, advised users to respect the emotions of people in J&K instead of making fun of the situation.

“But sensitive issues affecting people, who bear a lifechanging dynamic from States to Union Territories, must be respected, with their emotions too,” Vadra wrote.

neighbours: Rajnath Singh

His remarks came after Pak downgraded its ties with India New Delhi: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had some sharp words for Pakistan, a day after Islamabad, in protest to the government’s decisions on Kashmir, downgraded its ties with India.

“We have our utmost apprehensions about our neighbour. The issue is that you can change friends but it is not in your hands to choose your neighbour.

And the kind of neighbour who is next to us. I pray to god that no one gets such a neighbour,” Singh said in Hindi while addressing army veterans in Delhi.

India termed Pakistan’s actions an attempt to present an alarming picture to the world about the bilater-

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AUGUSTA WESTLAND: COURT TO PASS ORDER ON ED’S PLEA New Delhi: A special Delhi court will pass its order on a plea of the Enforcement Directorate seeking issuance of Non-Bailable Warrant (NBW) against businessman Ratul Puri, an accused in the AugustaWestland money laundering case. After hearing arguments of the Special Public Prosecutor and Puri's advocate, Special CBI judge Arvind Kumar on Thursday reserved its order. The ED's counsel, DP Singh submitted before the court that Puri did not join the investigation.

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AIRLINE SCAM: PRAFUL PATEL APPEARS BEFORE CBI New Delhi: Former Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel appeared before the CBI for questioning in connection with the multi-crore airline slot allocation scam case. Patel, who is the NCP leader, was earlier questioned by the ED for his alleged involvement in awarding favourable air traffic rights to foreign airlines that caused losses to national carrier Air India. The name of Patel, who was the civil aviation minister between 2004 and 2011, surfaced in a charge sheet filed by the law enforcement agency against corporate lobbyist Deepak Talwar, on March 30.

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SARADHA CHIT FUND SCAM: ED GRILLS TMC MP SATABDI ROY North 24 Parganas: Enforcement Directorate interrogated Trinamool Congress MP Satabdi Roy in connection with the Saradha scam. Roy was the brand ambassador of one of the companies of Saradha Group, along with actor Mithun Chakraborty. Last month, former TMC MP Kunal Ghosh had appeared before the ED for questioning in connection with the chit fund case.

The Saradha Group financial scandal was a major scam caused by the collapse of a ponzi scheme run by the conglomerate. The multicrore-rupee chit fund scam allegedly involves several key leaders from the TMC. —ANI

KEJRI ANNOUNCES 2.80L CCTVS, 11,000 WIFI HOTSPOTS IN DELHI New Delhi: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal announced that 2.80 lakh CCTV cameras will be installed across the national capital, along with 11,000 free WiFi hotspots. The AAP chief said in the first phase of the initiative, 15 GB data per month will be given to users for free. “One of our major electoral promises was of

giving free WiFi. Cabinet has approved a decision that 11,000 hotspots will be installed in the entire Delhi for the masses.”

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant and Finance Secretary Rajiv Kumar (R) during a meeting with industry sector leaders at North Block in New Delhi.

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We have our utmost apprehensions about our neighbour. The issue is that you can change friends but it is not in your hands to choose your neighbour.

—Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister

al ties between the two neighbours and asked it to review its decisions.

On Wednesday, Pakistan had expelled the Indian envoy in Islamabad and had announced a five-point plan that included downgrading its

ties with India and suspending bilateral trade.

Pakistan had also said it will appeal to the UN Security Council against the Narendra Modi government’s decision to end J& K’s special status.

—ANI

India urges Pak to review decision over Kashmir New Delhi: Calling its steps in Jammu and Kashmir as an “entirely internal affair,” India rejected Pakistan’s unilateral move to downgrade diplomatic ties and asked Islamabad to review them so that normal channels for diplomatic communications are preserved.

Reacting to Pakistan’s “unilateral” decision in respect of bilateral relations with India, the External Affairs Ministry issued a statement which said the recent develop-

ments relating to Art 370 are entirely the internal affair of India.

“The Constitution of India was, is and will always be a sovereign matter. Seeking to interfere in that jurisdiction by invoking an alarmist vision of the region will never succeed,” it said.

“The Govt of India regrets the steps announced by Pak & would urge it to review them so that normal channels for diplomatic communications are preserved,” the ministry said.

SUSHMA ASHES IMMERSED IN GANGA Hapur: Bansuri Swaraj, daughter of former external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj, immersed her mother’s ashes in the Ganga River in UP’s Hapur, on Thursday.

Swaraj Kaushal, husband of Sushma Swaraj was also present with Bansuri on a boat along with some priests and relatives. Both Kaushal and Bansuri were seen teary-eyed while immersing the ashes of their beloved wife and mother. Ahead of immersing ashes, Bansuri and Swaraj Kaushal attended a puja for the

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peace of the departed soul. The mortal remains of former EAM Sushma Swaraj were consigned to flames on Wednesday.

—ANI

Bansuri Swaraj, daughter of former EAM Sushma Swaraj, immerses her mother’s ashes in River Ganga in Hapur.

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BJP'S MEMBERSHIP DRIVE EXTENDED TILL AUGUST 20

IGI AIRPORT TIGHTENS SECURITY AHEAD OF I-DAY

New Delhi: The BJP has extended the duration of its ongoing membership drive by nine days. It will now go on till August 20.

PM Modi launched the party's membership drive on July 6 in his constituency, Varanasi.

The drive was earlier

New Delhi: Beefing up security ahead of Independence Day, Indira Gandhi International Airport authorities have asked flyers to report early and have ordered the closure of ‘meet and greet’ area till August 20. The domestic flyers have been requested

supposed to end on August 11, however, the duration has been extended till August 20 as several MPs did not get a chance to take part in it due to the extension of Parliament session. BJP is expected to have 20 cr members by Aug 20.

to reach the airport minimum of three hours in advance and international flyers have been asked to reach four hours prior to their scheduled flight. “The entry to meeters and greeters area will be barred w.e.f. August 10 to August 20, 2019.

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HONG KONG: NOW, IT’S TIME TO GET REAL

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WHAT ARE CPAC’S AIMS IN AUS?

Hong Kong was left with no tradition of good govt and no pool of effective public servants RUPERT HODDER

CPAC kicks off in Sydney, an event that is causing controversy even before it has begun

The author is a professor and associate dean of School of Economics and Management at Harbin Institute of Technology

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his weekend, the inaugural Australian Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) kicks off in Sydney, an event that is causing considerable controversy even before it has begun.

Shadow Minister for Home Affairs Kristina Keneally has called on Prime Minister Scott Morrison to condemn the conference, which she argues imports “alt-right white extremism” from the US. Morrison needs to stand up for Australian gun laws, she says, because of fears that attendees from the US Republican Party will push a pro-gun position while they are here. Is Keneally right?

THE CPAC SPEAKERS CPAC is an influential, annual gathering of conservatives in America with a history dating back nearly 50 years. The conference brings together conservative politicians, advisers, journalists, public commentators, lobbying groups and other public figures. President Donald Trump delivered a two-hour speech at this year’s event, the longest of his presidency.

It has, at times, also included those on the alt-right or extreme-right. And it frequently sparks controversy.

A furore arose at CPAC 2017 when Wayne LaPierre, the head of the National Rifle Association, accused gun control advocates of hating freedom, just days after a mass shooting at a Florida high school.

Richard Spencer, the founder of an alt-right movement that envisions a whites-only state, also frequently attended CPAC before being kicked out in 2017. That year, Steve Bannon, then-head of Breitbart News, gave a rousing speech promoting economic nationalism and the dismantling of the “administrative state”.

The CPAC 2019 travelling roadshow coming to Australia also includes some familiar names in far-right politics. Nigel Farage, the former leader of the UK Independence Party, and his controversial adviser Raheem Kassam will be in attendance. Other speakers include Fox News presenter Jeanine Pirro, who was recently rebuked by her own network over a comment she made about Somali-American Representative Ilhan Omar. Unlike CPAC in the US, the Australian event is not primarily a gathering of politicians from one political party. Only two current sitting members from the Liberal Party are billed to speak MP Craig Kelly and Senator Amanda Stoker alongside former Prime Minister Tony Abbott, conservative media commentators, and a few elected representatives from minor parties.

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I suspect it will be necessary sooner rather than later. At the moment, Hong Kong’s government probably has neither the will to make such a proposal, nor the ability to win enough support for it after 22 years of misrule

t is easy to sympathize with anxieties over the extradition bill and worsening living standards that prompted the current eruption of protests in Hong Kong. But many people are talking and behaving as if the territory will not be fully integrated with mainland China by 2047. This is fanciful. The question of who controls Hong Kong today was answered long before any of us were born. In these circumstances, sympathy for Hongkongers is no substitute for a good dose of reality, and sentimentality is likely to be dangerous.

THE LAST BRITISH GOVERNOR OF HONG KONG The present troubles are rooted in the snake oil peddled before 1997 by what is now, very largely, an English Conservative Party that was then in office.

Like all British governments, they scattered appointments about like golden corn to clucking hens.

Chris Patten, the last governor of Hong Kong before the end of the British administration, was a parochial politician for one of the most parochial constituencies in England: Bath. He was no statesman. But he was good at presenting arguments clearly — and himself as thoughtful, intelligent, intellectual, self-deprecating and wise — irrespective of the truth. Patten ran in a successful general election for the Conservatives in 1992, though he lost his own seat in the UK Parliament. For this, he was rewarded and compensated with Hong Kong.

Once there, his thinking didn’t change. He took the view that the Beijing leadership — responsible for the well-being of 1.16 billion people at the time and for lifting hundreds of millions from poverty — ought to make exceptions for an Englishman who still had his mind on home and what it

would think of him after the handover of Hong Kong to Chinese authorities. Patten created the impression that he and the British cared about Hong Kong, and that Hongkongers (just like the good people of Bath) would control their own destiny through local democratic mechanisms that he would introduce. He advertised himself and his reforms shamelessly. It was an exhibition in self-delusion and sentimentality only now matched by Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s desire for Brexit, no ifs, no buts.

True, Patten was dealt a poor hand. Although the colonial administration could be effective when its military-style simplicity and self-imposed limitations were at their best, Hong Kong never had good government, let alone democracy.

The majority of people had always lived in cramped accommodation as they do today, struggling to make ends meet through work, work, work and still more work.

THE MAINLAND The most critical problem confronting Hong Kong, and the source of the despondency eating away at its soul, is second-

A big-bang approach to integration is needed, but too many Hongkongers prefer the old, young and dispossessed to suffer for another 28 years

rate political leadership by Hongkongers, for Hongkongers.

The solution lies just across the border. If absorbed by Shenzhen, Hongkongers would quickly see an improvement in their living standards. The highquality government that the city so desperately needs would be forthcoming immediately, the political and physical constraints on the territory would be relieved, living spaces opened up, corruption expunged, businesses controlled

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lthough the current poor state of SinoAmerican relations may make even a very limited currency détente unattainable, such a pact is not outside the realm of possibility. Ultimately, both America and China might see some advantage in taking currency conflict off the table, in the hope of preventing wider damage to themselves and others.

China’s currency, the renminbi, weakened slightly against the dollar at the start of this week.

Around the world, the immediate response was panic. Financial markets tumbled, US President Donald Trump’s administration formally labeled China a currency manipulator, and fears of a new currency war spread like

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wildfire. To describe all this as an overreaction would be a gross understatement. A currency war has not erupted – at least, not yet.

But the danger is real.

Although markets now appear to be recovering somewhat, America and China remain locked in a perilous trade war with no end in sight. The United States is still poised to impose a 10% tariff on some $300 billion worth of Chinese imports. It does not seem unreasonable to suppose that China might then retaliate by engineering a substantial devaluation of its currency. After all, a cheaper renminbi would go a long way toward offsetting the impact of Trump’s tariffs on the prices of Chinese goods in the US. But, because devaluation would also car-

Both US & China might see some profit in taking currency conflict off the table, in the hope of preventing wider damage to themselves

ry significant risks for China, the country’s leaders will be hesitant to take this step.

PROSPECT OF DEVALUATION Many of China’s biggest enterprises have borrowed heavily in dollars, and a weaker renminbi would greatly increase the cost of servicing this

external debt. Worse, the prospect of devaluation could spark massive capital flight from China as anxious companies and individuals seek to protect the value of their assets. That is what happened four years ago when the renminbi was allowed to weaken significantly, and the Chinese authorities subsequently had to spend $1 trillion in foreign-exchange reserves to prevent the currency from crashing.

It seems unlikely, therefore, that China is about to declare all-out currency war. What happened earlier this week was much subtler – in effect, a shot across America’s bow. The renminbi was already close to the symbolic level of CN¥7 per US dollar. By setting their daily benchmark rate for the currency

at a smidgen below CN¥7, the Chinese authorities created room for currency traders to push the market rate temporarily above CN¥7 – an effective devaluation. Although the actual size of the devaluation was minuscule, the psychological impact was enormous.

China was reminding the US that it still has many economic arrows.

Unfortunately, the Trump administration responded in typical blunderbuss fashion, mistaking the modest Chinese signal for something more sinister. By immediately declaring China a currency manipulator, US succeeded only in hardening positions on both sides. To avoid losing face, Chinese leaders may now feel compelled to respond in kind.

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and inequalities finally tackled as subventions are pushed toward those who need it most.

Beijing is certain to act positively because its long-term survival, just like that of any other leadership the world over, depends upon how well it looks after those it governs.

Moreover, Beijing will want China to look good. And there is the simple fact that the Shenzhen government really does know what it’s doing.

The most likely scenario is that Beijing will increase pressure on Hong Kong’s tycoons to govern properly and look after its own people rather than just administer them. Equally likely, however, is that Hong Kong’s youth, seduced by that Oxford voice breathing gently and languishingly on the back of their necks, will cling to the hope that they can unmix Hong Kong from mainland China.

Beijing will then have no choice but to conclude that the slow path to integration is taking Hong Kong over a cliff. Unity will come sooner rather than later but in a different and extremely unhelpful atmosphere — one, it will be said, that all along could have been avoided.

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TWEET Ivanka Trump @IvankaTrump With the passing of former Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj, India has lost a warm and dedicated leader and public servant. Sushma Swaraj was a champion for women in India and across the globe, and it was an honor to know her.

Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump I am so amazed that MSNBC & CNN can keep putting on, over and over again, people that have no idea what I am all about, and yet they speak as experts on “Trump.”

Same people since long before the 2016 Election, and how did that work out for the Haters and Losers. Not well!

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JEWELS IN THE CROWN Former President Pranab Mukherjee was honoured with India’s highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna by Prez Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhawan

Ex- President Pranab Mukherjee stands before receiving the ‘Bharat Ratna’ from President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

New Delhi: Former President Pranab Mukherjee, Assamese singer- composer Bhupen Hazarika and social activist Nanaji Deshmukh were awarded the country's highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna, by President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday. Bhupen Hazarika and Nanaji Deshmukh were honoured posthumously.

The announcement for Bharat Ratna was made on January 25 in a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Pranab Mukherjee’’s life-long political career spanned about five decades, during which he held various key posts in the Congress as well as in the governments led

by Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, P V Narasimha Rao and Manmohan Singh. The 83-year-old served as India’s 13th President from 20122017, but prior to his election to the post. The other Presidents, who had been conferred the Bharat Ratna include Dr S Radhakrishnan, Rajendra Prasad, Zakir Hussain and VV Giri.

BHUPEN HAZARIKA

Pranab Mukherjee receives the ‘Bharat Ratna’ from President Ram Nath Kovind during a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

ABOUT PRANAB DA...

Prez Ram Nath Kovind confers Bharat Ratna (posthumously) to the son of late Assamese singer Bhupen Hazarika.

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ssamese singer Bhupen Hazarika was most popular in Bengal and Bangladesh and was responsible for introducing the culture and folk music of Assam and northeast India to Hindi cinema. Popularly known as Sudhakantha, meaning the nightingale, he had received the National Film Award, Padmashri, Dada Saheb Phalke Award, Padma Vibhushan, and many other prestigious honours. He was known for his baritone voice and for making music on themes ranging from romance to social and political commentary.

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A family member of late social activist Nanaji Deshmukh receives the award from Prez Kovind in New Delhi.

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orn on October 11 in 1916 in a small town of Hingoli in Maharashtra, Nanaji Deshmukh represented UP’s Balrampur constituency in the LS from 1977 to 1979. He also served as a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha from 1999 to 2005. Nanaji Deshmukh was honoured with the Padma Vibhushan earlier. One of the founding members of Bharatiya Jan Sangh, Nanaji Deshmukh established a chain of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh-inspired schools throughout India. He was associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh till his death at the age of 94 in 2010. He played a key role in formation of the Janata Party govt in 1977.

2 HELD FOR ATTACKING SAIL CHAIRMAN ANIL KUMAR New Delhi: The Delhi Police on Thursday arrested two persons for allegedly attacking Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) chairman Anil Kumar Chaudhary. The incident took place near HUDCO Complex , when Chowdhary was attacked by four unidentified men, while on his way home on the official vehicle. The

chairman received grave injuries and was rushed to AIIMS. He was later discharged from the hospital. "During the inquiry, we found that Anil's car was hit by another car. As he and his driver came out of the car, they were beaten up by those in the other vehicle," said the police. The police have registered an FIR.

V-P Venkaiah Naidu, PM Modi, BJP leader LK Advani, Union Ministers Rajnath Singh & Amit Shah were also present on the occasion.

 Pranab Mukherjee was born in Mirati in Birbhum District of West Bengal on December 11, 1935 to freedom fighters. Mukherjee’s father was a Congress leader and had even been sent to jail several times for his role in India’s struggle for independence.

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Narendra Modi @narendra modi "Pranab Da is an outstanding statesman of our times. He has served the nation selflessly and tirelessly for decades, leaving a strong imprint on the nation’s growth trajectory. His wisdom and intellect have few parallels. Delighted that he has been conferred the Bharat Ratna."

Capt.Amarinder Singh @capt_amarinder Congratulations to @CitiznMukherjee on being conferred with the Bharat Ratna.

One of the most outstanding statesman of our times, his immense contributions to nation building will always inspire those working in public life.

From Right: Pranab Mukherjee, Tej Hazarika, Virendrajeet Singh sitting before receiving the honour during the ceremony.

10 STUDENTS FALL ILL AFTER CONSUMING BREAKFAST Bhadradri Kothagudem: As many as 10 students of a school here fell ill after consuming breakfast.

According to Bhadradri Kothagudem police, 10 students studying in class 8 to class 10 of Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya suffered

vomiting and motions after having breakfast in the school. They were immediately shifted to the Community Health Centre, Paloncha. All students were treated and later discharged from the hospital. The reason is not yet known.

Dharmendra Pradhan @dpradhanbjp Respected Mr Pranab Mukherjee, an outstanding politician and former President, who has contributed significantly in strengthening the Indian economy and has served the country in political life. #_Best wishes on being awarded #BharatRatna @CitiznMukherjee

Amit Shah @AmitShah Congratulations to former President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee ji on being conferred with Bharat Ratna. He is a leader par excellence who has served the nation with utmost dedication and commitment. Pranab da‘s knowledge and experience has benefited the nation greatly.

Pranab Mukherjee being greeted by PM Modi as V-P Venkaiah Naidu looks on, after he was conferred with Bharat Ratna.

MUMBAI: 22 BIKES, 2 FOURWHEELERS GUTTED IN FIRE Mumbai: At least 22 motorcycles and two four-wheelers were gutted after a fire broke out at Vijay Nagar area of Antop Hill during the early hours of Thursday.

According to the locals, the incident took place around 3:30 am and at least 22 motorcycles and two four-wheelers were gutted in the fire.

"No one was injured in the fire. The residents initially tried to douse the fire until the fire tenders reached the spot. The fire tenders could get there on time because there are narrow streets in the area," police said. A case has been registered at Wadala Truck Terminal Police Station and investigation is underway.

 Mukherjee acquired a Master’s degree in History and Political Science as well as a degree in Law from the University of Calcutta. He worked as a professor and a journalist before taking the plunge into politics following his election to the Rajya Sabha in 1969.  Pranab Mukherjee was considered close to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, who helped him get elected to the Rajya Sabha. He got his first ministerial post in Indira Gandhi’s cabinet in 1973. He was sent to the Rajya Sabha by the Congress in 1975, 1981, 1993 and 1999.  After Indira Gandhi’s death in 1984, he had a fallout with the Congress leadership. He quit the party and even formed his own outfit, which was decimated in the elections. In 1991, Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao appointed him as the deputy chairman of the Indian planning commission and subsequently as a union cabinet minister. This was the beginning of his second stint in the Congress.  He held several important portfolios in Congress govts. He was the minister for Commerce (1993 -1995), EAM, (1995 - 1996), Minister of Defence (2004 -2006) & once again EAM (2006 2009). He was the Finance Min from 2009 - 2012 and Leader of the Lower House of Parliament (2004 - 2012) till he resigned to contest election to the office of the President. He assumed office as the 13th President of India on July 25, 2012.

CROCODILE RESCUED FROM ARTIFICIAL POND IN VADODARA Vadodara: Forest officials rescued a crocodile from an artificial pond at Vadodara. The officials avered towards the possibility that there may be more crocodiles in the artificial pond, which was made for Ganesh Visarjan to avert pollution caused

in natural ponds due to idol immersion. Earlier, a crocodile was rescued

by National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team on August 3 from Vadsar, a flooded residential area. It was handed over to forest department officials after being rescued.

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ACT NOW OR ENDANGER FOOD AND CLIMATE

Geneva: Humanity faces increasingly painful trade-offs between food security and rising temperatures within decades unless it curbs emissions and stops unsustainable farming and deforestation, a landmark climate assessment said Thursday.

The UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warned that efforts to limit global warming while feeding a booming population could be wrecked without swift and sweeping changes to how we use the land we live off.

Its report on land use and climate change highlighted the need to protect remaining tropical forests as a bulkhead against future warming. But in a stark warning to those who may hope that vast reforestation and biofuel schemes alone can offset mankind's environmental damage, the report cautioned that these megaprojects could endanger food security, underlining that reducing emissions will be central to

Last year IPCC warned that limiting global warming to 1.5C — the optimal level aimed for in the Paris climate deal would be impossible without a drastic drawdown in greenhouse gas emissions.

averting disaster.

"This is a perfect storm. Limited land, an expanding human population, and all wrapped in a suffocating blanket of climate emergency," said Dave Reay, Professor of Carbon Management at the University of Edinburgh.

Land is intimately linked to climate. With its forests, plants and soil it sucks up and stores around a third of all man-made emis-

sions. Intensive exploitation of these resources also produces huge amounts of planetwarming CO2, methane and nitrous oxide, while agriculture guzzles up 70 per cent of Earth's freshwater supply.

As the global population balloons towards 10 billion by mid-century, how land is managed by governments, industry and farmers will play a key role in limiting or accelerating the

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Kia Seltos bags 23,000 bookings before launch New Delhi: The soon-tobe-launched Kia Seltos has already bagged over 23,000 bookings even before its official launch.

Slated to go on sale in India on August 22, Kia Motors started accepting pre-bookings for the SUV from July 16, and on the first day itself, the carmaker received

over 6000 bookings.

This shows the kind of attracting the upcoming Kia SUV is garnering. A few Kia dealers had started accepting bookings for the Seltos from early July onwards. Kia Motors India has currently set up 192 dealerships across 160 cities in India. —Agencies

MARYAM NAWAZ ARRESTED BY PAK’S ANTI-GRAFT BODY Lahore: Maryam Nawaz, Pakistan’s former prime minister Nawaz Sharif’s daughter, was arrested from Kot Lakhpat jail in a money laundering case while she was on her way back from visiting her father, who is lodged in the same prison. On July 31, PML-N vice-president Maryam was questioned by the anti-corruption

agency officials in connection with the alleged money laundering and income beyond means charges against her and her family. According to an official press release issued by the NAB, Maryam and her cousin Yousuf Abbas have been arrested in connection to the Chaudhry Sugar Mills (CSM) case.

El Paso: US President Donald Trump visited El Paso in Texas and Dayton in Ohio in light of the mass shootings that killed 32 people over the weekend and met the kin of the victims and the injured.

On August 3, 22 people were killed and 27 others were injured after a gunman opened fire in a Walmart shopping centre in El Paso. The suspect was identified by the police as a 21-year-old named Patrick Crusius.

As Trump visited a local hospital to meet the injured, a large group of El Pasoans gathered at a nearby parking lot prior to his arrival to protest against his visit. Protesters held signs claiming Trump has blood on his hands after the shooting and condemned his “hate speech.” Earlier, Trump also visited Dayton, Ohio where a shooting incident killed ten people. —ANI

HIGHER THE TEMP, HIGHER THE RISK

Valerie Masson-Delmotte, IPCC co-chair

worst excesses of climate change.

With humanity's failure to live within Earth's natural boundaries, eve-

ry future choice facing policymakers struggling to limit emissions throws up trade-offs elsewhere.

The IPCC is the world's

leading authority on climate change. Last year it warned that limiting global warming to 1.5C —the optimal level aimed

for in the Paris climate deal would be impossible without a drastic drawdown in greenhouse gas emissions.

The report emphasises that any measure taken to stave off climate disaster while shoring up food supply cannot be taken without "rapid reductions" in emissions.

Any delay in this across industry, transport, agriculture and infrastructure "would lead to increasingly negative im-

pacts on land and reduce the prospect of sustainable development," its summary said. Forests, enormous carbon sink, can be regenerated to cool the planet. But with industrial farming covering a third of land today, there's limited space.

Bioenergy in the form of vegetation used to sequester carbon also has potential. But room for that must be carved from crop land, pastures or existing forests. —PTI

EU asks India, Pak to hold dialogues to resolve disputes

I care about Kashmir as South Asia is my home: Malala

Islamabad: European Union’s foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini asked India and Pakistan to hold dialogues for the peaceful settlements of bilateral disputes that have emerged in the aftermath of the abrogation of Article 370 by the BJP-led government.

In a telephonic conversation with Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Mogherini also said that the European Union has been keeping an eye on the situation in South Asia, reported Radio Pakistan. Islamabad has announced to cut trade and downgrade diplomatic relations with India after abrogation of special status to Jammu and Kashmir granted under Article 370 of the Constitution.

—ANI

New Delhi: Calling for peace in the Kashmir region, Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai on Thursday said that she cared about Kashmir because South Asia is her home.

“I care about Kashmir because South Asia is my home, a home I share with 1.8 billion people.

We represent different cultures, religions, languages, cuisines and customs. And I believe we all can live in peace,” she tweeted. “I know we can appreciate the gifts that all of our people, in all their diversity, contribute to our world.

There is no need for us to continue to suffer and hurt each other,” Malala added. —ANI

US MONITORS

US lawmakers urge Pakistan to refrain from retaliatory aggression Washington: In the wake of India’s decision to strip special status of J&K, Pakistan must refrain from any retaliatory aggression, including support for infiltrations across the LoC and take demonstrable action against

terror infrastructure on its soil, said a joint statement by the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

The statement issued by Representative Eliot L. Engel, Chairman of the House For-

eign Affairs Committee and Senator Bob Menendez, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said that transparency and political participation are the cornerstones of representative democracies. —ANI

PAK PARTIALLY CLOSES AIRSPACE

KARTARPUR ROUTE UNAFFECTED

PAK BANS INDIAN FILMS

Islamabad: Pakistan partially closed its airspace hours after downgrading its diplomatic relations with India. The airspace will be closed from August 6 till September 5 between 2:45 am to 11 am every day except Sundays, according to the Notice to Airmen issued by the Civil Aviation Authority. The CAA made changes in routes for all airlines specifically for Lahore region.

Islamabad: Work on the Kartarpur Corridor would continue as planned, said Pakistan. The announcement was made by the Pakistani Foreign Office on Thursday. After a resolution was passed in both houses of Parliament, India repealed Article 370 which stripped J&K of its special status. The government also bifurcated the state into two Union Territories.

Islamabad: A day after deciding to downgrade ties with India, Pakistan stepped up its offensive by suspending Samjhauta Express train and banning Indian films. Pak will not remain silent regarding ‘Indian atrocities’ in J&K, Railways Minister, Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad said.

However,Indian Railways maintained that the train service has not been suspended.

MYANMAR FLOODS FORCE THOUSANDS FROM HOMES Shwegyin: Raging floods across Myanmar have forced tens of thousands of people from their homes in recent weeks, officials said as monsoon rains pummel the nation.

Aerial images from Shwegyin township in Bago region showed

New knowledge shows increase in risks from dryland water scarcity, fire damage, permafrost degradation and food system instability, even for global warming.

how the area had become a vast lake of water. Only the rooftops could be seen of many homes lining the Sittaung river. Emergency services have been helping bring people to dry ground, many seeking shelter in local monasteries.

TWO DEAD IN EXPLOSION AT RUSSIAN MILITARY BASE Moscow: Two people were killed in an explosion at a military base used for missile tests in the far north of Russia on Thursday, the defence ministry said in a statement to news agencies.

“During the test of a liquid propellant jet engine, an explosion occurred and the equipment caught fire,” the ministry said.

“As a result of the accident, six defence ministry employees and a developer were injured. Two specialists died of their wounds,” it said, adding that radiation levels near the facility were “normal”.

“There’s no radioactive contamination,” a spokeswoman for the Arkhangelsk region, where the base is situated, told media.

HOPE US-NORTH KOREA TALKS RESUME: MIKE POMPEO Washington: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo downplayed North Korea’s latest missile launches, saying they won’t alter the prospects for negotiations on Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons. One day after North Korea called a new round of

short-range missiles a warning against joint US-S Korea military exercises, Pompeo said that it didn’t impact Washington’s approach to the region. The latest launches were the fourth pair of projectiles fired in less than two weeks by the North.

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New Delhi: Mike Hesson, head coach of Kings XI Punjab, has announced that he has parted ways with the Indian Premier League franchise after one season at helm with them.

“I thoroughly enjoyed my time with the Kings XI franchise and wish to thank them for the season I had in charge,” Hesson tweeted on —Agencies Thursday.

World Archery suspends AAI Kolkata: The World Archery suspended the Archery Association of India for defying its guidelines by electing two parallel bodies, asking the federation to put its house in order by the end of this month.

The decision is effective from Monday and the last event in which the archers can participate under the Indian flag is the World Archery Youth Championships in Madrid from August —PTI 19-25.

Mary Kom in selection panel

New Delhi: In a departure from convention, the national sports awards for athletes and coaches this year will be decided by a single 12-member panel, featuring the likes of sixtime world champion boxer M C Mary Kom and former football captain Bhaichung Bhutia.

The awards will be given away on August 29, the birth anniversary of hockey wizard Major Dhyan Chand which is celebrated as the National Sports Day. —PTI

Bengaluru Bulls register 3rd win

Patna: Bengaluru Bulls’ on Thursday posted their third straight win, defeating Telugu Titans 47-26 in a Pro Kabaddi League Season 7 match here at the Patliputra Indoor Stadium. A sensational all-round display by Pawan Sehrawat and an brilliant performance from the defence steered Bengaluru Bulls to a comfortable —PTI victory.

Dutee pleads for visa for races

New Delhi: India’s fastest woman Dutee Chand on Thursday requested the External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to help her get visa so that she can participate in a couple of races in Europe in her bid to qualify for the World Athletics Championships. Dutee, who recently became the first Indian woman track and field athlete to clinch a gold medal in the World University Games, is slated to run 100m dash in two IAAFapproved races -- one in Ireland and another in Germany on August 19.

But she is yet to get her —PTI visa.

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A drizzle was witnessed over the National Stadium prior the first ODI cricket match between India and the West Indies, in Providence, Guyana on Thursday.

Guyana: The play was later resumed after rain and ground-related interruption in the first one-dayer between India and the West Indies, which is now further reduced to 34-over-aside affair, on Thursday.

Rain came down after the home side scored 9 for no loss in 5.4 overs and the match was about to start 30 minutes later but the wet area near the bowlers’ run-up led to another delay of more than half an hour.

The Indian fielders and the two West Indies

SCOREBOARD India vs West Indies Toss: India, bowl first Australia 1st innings

R B 4 6 SR

CH Gayle b Kuldeep Yadav 4 31 0 0 12.90 E Lewis not out 40 36 2 3 111.11 SD Hope not out 6 11 0 0 54.54 Extras: 4 (lb 2, w 2) TOTAL: 54/1 (13 Overs, RR: 4.15) Fall of wickets: 1-42 (Chris Gayle, 10.1 ov) Bowling: B Kumar 4-1-11-0, Mohammed Shami 3-0-5-0, KK Ahmed 3-0-27-0, Kuldeep Yadav 2-0-3-1, RA Jadeja 1-0-6-0

batsmen -- Chris Gayle (3 batting) and Evin Lewis (4 batting) -- came into the ground but the visiting captain Virat Kohli was seen having a discussion with the umpires.

Play did not start immediately as the umpires reckoned the ground staff need more time to get the ground ready. Kohli and some other Indian players

were seen shaking their legs for a while, moving to the tunes of the DJ at the venue.

The players later walked off he field and the ground staff were

seen spraying a lot of sawdust on the wet areas.

The umpires made another inspection and after more than an hour’s interruption, the match resumed for a 34-over-a-side affair.

Earlier, Kohli had won the toss and asked the West Indies to bat.

The wet outfield before the start of the match had forced the toss to be delayed. The match, which was initially curtailed to 43-over-a-side, began two hours later than the original 7pm IST start.

Cricket Australia launches gender diverse cricketers Melbourne: Cricket Australia (CA) on Thursday announced the direction for the inclusion of transgender and gender diverse cricketers in elite and community cricket.

Starting consultation with key stakeholders in October 2018, CA has developed an elite cricket policy and guidelines for community cricket to support players electing to participate in cricket in line with their gender identity, whether or not this aligns with the sex they were assigned at birth.

The elite cricket policy aligns closely with the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) eligibility criteria on the basis of gender recognition and provides transgender and gender diverse cricketers guidance on how they can compete at the highest levels of the

Rafael Nadal wins Rogers Cup opener Montreal: Rafael Nadal and Dominic Thiem advanced into the third round of the ATP Montreal Masters, with Thiem achieving a personal best in Canada.

Top-seeded holder Nadal suffered through a two-hour rain interruption before dismissing Britain’s Daniel Evans 7-6 (8/6), 6-4.

Austrian second seed Thiem, who claimed a clay title at the weekend at home in Kitzbuehel before crossing the Atlantic, won his first match in Canada after five losses, defeating home hero Denis Shapovalov 6-4, 3-6, 6-3.

With weather forecasts dicey for the next few days, the Spanish top seed got a taste of the conditions he might face as the 18-time Grand Slam champion defends his Canadian title.

“Today, the main thing was win. I’ve been

Williams roars back to winning ways

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playing and practising more or less well. Now is the moment to compete,” Nadal said.

“Today I competed enough well to be through. Tomorrow is another challenge.”

That test will be against

Argentina’s Pella. Nadal is seeking his third title of the season and now stands 38-6 in 2019.

He was playing for the first time since losing a Wimbledon semi-final to Roger Federer a month ago.

—PTI

Toronto: Serena Williams looked solid in her first match since losing the Wimbledon final, defeating 20th-ranked Elise Mertens 6-3, 6-3 at the Toronto tournament. The 37-year-old American, one crown shy of a record-tying 24th Grand Slam singles title, advanced in 75 minutes at her first US Open hardcourt tuneup event.

“I feel like my movement is great been working on my fitness, so I felt like it really was able to shine through today,” Williams said. “I’m loving going out there and I’m loving kind of running.” Also moving into the third

GUIDELINES

sport, consistent with their gender identity.

As an additional measure, a referral process to an Expert Panel has been established to ensure fair and meaningful competition.

The new guidelines are consistent with the International Olympic Committee guidelines, while the AFL’s policy has a limit of 5 nanomoles per litre. —ANI

Hashim Amla retires from all forms of cricket Cape Town: South African batsman Hashim Amla on Thursday announced his retirement from all forms of international cricket. Cricket South Africa confirmed Amla’s decision to retire.

Amla played international cricket for almost 15 years. He went on to represent Proteas in 349 matches across all formats. He went on to make 18,000 runs including 55 centuries and 88 fifty-plus scores across all formats of the game.

“It is always sad to bid farewell to one of the true legends of the game but at the same time this is rather an occasion to celebrate the richness that Hashim has brought to the game around the world both on and off the field,” Cricket South Africa (CSA) said. —ANI

round was Japan’s Naomi Osaka, the reigning US and Australian Open champion. She won after taking the first set 6-2 when Germany’s Tatjana Maria retired with a left abdominal injury. With Osaka’s triumph, Ashleigh Barty was ensured of being dethroned next week as world number one, although it could be Kristyna Pliskova instead of Osaka who swipes the top spot. Williams, ranked 10th, seeks her fourth WTA Canada crown after 2001, 2011 and 2013 and improved her record at the event to 31-4, winning half the 10 break points she earned.

GAME OF THRONES

Rameshwar targets Joshi, claims to become president of NDCA 

Rameshwar is planning to play cricket politics against RCA president Joshi by claiming to be the president of Nagaur District Cricket Association

Naresh Sharma Jaipur: After facing the defeat in the Vidhan Sabha politics, Congress leader Rameshwar Doody wants to try his luck in cricket politics. Doody has claimed to be the president of Nagaur District Cricket Association (NDCA).

Various political speculation and questions were raised when it was revealed that Dudi to become the president of Nagaur Cricket Associ-

ation. However, the group has been declared illegal by RCA President CP Joshi of which Doody has become the president.

It is also believed that Hanuman Beniwal can demand Rameshwar Doody Congress ticket from the seat which is vacant. In this view, Dudi in Nagaur is more hyperactive with the work. Youth Congress President Bishanaram Siyag has congratulated Doody,

FIRST AGENDA

while Rameshwar Doody has said that the development of Nagaur

cricket is my goal. Also, with the help of the government, various

efforts and initiatives will be taken to get the development work

done in Nagaur.

RCA joint secretary Mahendra Nahar has termed these elections as illegal and said that the group which has conducted the elections does not have the recognition of RCA, which means that Doody has directly targeted CP Joshi in this.

RCA is likely to hold fresh elections this year and Doody is now eyeing the election of RCA President. However, in order to contest the

RCA elections, it is necessary to be an officer in a district association for which Doody has attempt to make an entry.

At the same time, the ban on RCA does not seem to be lifted. The minutes of the July 6 meeting of the Committee of Administration CoA have now been released. RCA case is going on in the Rajasthan High Court. In such a meeting, no decision could be made about RCA in that meeting.

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SC REFUSES EARLY HEARING ON PLEA AGAINST QUASHING OF ARTICLE 370 New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to give an urgent hearing to a petition seeking quashing of the gazette notification abrogating Article 370 of the Constitution in Jammu and Kashmir.

A two-judge bench of the Apex Court, headed

by Justice N V Ramana and also comprising Justice Ajay Rastogi, refused to give an urgent hearing on the mentioning by lawyer Manohar Lal Sharma.

“We are not inclined to give urgent hearing to your (Sharma’s) petition,” the Judges said.

When Sharma mentioned the matter and said it may be raised by Pakistan in the United Nations, Justice Ramana said, “What are you saying? Can UN stay our amendments?”

Sharma, in his petition, claimed that the gazette notification was “illegal” and “unconstitutional”. —ANI

Hearing on J&K curfew denied by SC

RAM’S BIRTHPLACE NEED NOT BE EXACT SPOT: COUNSEL TO SC Ayodhya: Counsel for Ram Lalla, one of the parties in Ayodhya title dispute case told SC that Lord Ram’s birth place need not be the exact spot but could also mean surrounding areas. “Janmasthan need not be the exact spot but can also mean surrounding areas,” Senior counsel K Parasaran said continuing his arguments before a five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi. The constitution bench also comprises Justices DY Chandrachud, SA Bobde, Ashok Bhushan and SA Abdul Nazeer. —ANI

TAJ IN SAFE HANDS!

2G CASE: LITIGANTS HAVE PLANTED TREES, COUNSEL INFORMS DELHI HC New Delhi: Delhi HC was informed that respondents in 2G spectrum case, who caused delay in filing replies on an appeal by the ED and CBI, have planted all the trees in compliance with court’s earlier order. The court in its earlier hearing had asserted that it will not proceed with 2G spectrum hearing until the accused in compliance with its order complete the plantation drive. —ANI

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Security personnel patrol during enhanced security vigil in the wake of Independence Day and Eid at Taj Mahal in Agra on Thursday. District authorities have made security arrangements at historical monuments and several hot spots in the city.

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to grant an urgent hearing on a petition seeking withdrawal of curfew, blocking of phone lines, Internet, news channels and other restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir.

A bench headed by Justice NV Ramana said that the matter would be placed before Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi for listing.

The matter was mentioned before the apex court by an activist Tehseen Poonawalla, who also sought an immediate release of political leaders from the illegal custody in Jammu and Kashmir. This came after the central government abrogated Article 35A and diluted Article 370, provisions that gave the special right to subjects of the state over several matters. —ANI

Ensure fire safety norms at coaching centres: Raj HC First India News Jaipur: The Court of Justice Mohammed Rafiq and Justice NS Daddha passed an order on the public interest litigation filed by Sunil Kumar Singh Advocate in the Rajasthan High Court on Thursday.

Advocates Keerti Harsha and Saurabh Chatterjee informed that in the aforesaid PIL the matter pertaining to fire fighting equipment in the coaching institutes was raised on the said incident of May 24 wherein fire incidents occurred in one of the coaching institute of Surat in which nearly 22 people died. It was further contended in the petition that in Ajmer where Master Academy and RG Academy are situated on Circular Road wherein multistory building was constructed without following the

Jodhpur: Rajasthan PCC General Secretary Vaibhav Gehlot, who is currently in Jodhpur, went to Shergarh on Thursday and expressed his gratitude towards the Congress workers who had worked hard during the Lok Sabha polls. However, the people were so excited about his visit that from wherever his vehicle moved, large number of people came on roads to meet him.

Speaking at a Congress meeting in Shergarh, Vaibhav thanked the people and said that they all had worked very hard and said that vic-

Vaibhav Gehlot attended a Congress meeting at Shergarh.

tory and defeat are parts of politics, if today we have experienced defeat, then tomorrow we will win also. He motivated party workers to participate in all party activities with enthusiasm.

Senior Congress leader Dharmendra Singh Rathore, Shergarh MLA Meena Kumari, Congress leaders Chotu Singh Udawat, Shravan Patel and Ummed Singh Rathore and several

Karan Singh

government stripped Jammu and Kashmir of its special status.

Singh recalled his father Hari Singh’s decision to sign the Instrument of Accession

with India in 1947 and said, “My sole concern is the welfare of all sections of people in the state.”

The statements by these Congress leaders and the erstwhile royal family that once ruled Jammu and Kashmir came after a host of party leaders went against the party’s stand on J&K while welcoming the government’s step in bifurcating the state and abrogating provisions of Article 370. —PTI

other leaders from Shergarh assembly were present during the meeting.

Speaking with First India, Vaibhav Gehlot said that irrespective of the results of Lok Sabha, when the people voted for him, it was his responsibility to ensure development of the area. To ease the traffic problem in Jodhpur, elevated road has been announced and for solving the problem of ground water level, proposal of Rs 34 crores has been made. He adding that this gives an idea that all efforts will be made for development of Jodhpur.

UPCOMING

Karan Singh disagrees with ‘blanket condemnation’ of J&K of Article 35 A, future delimitation of constituencies as a result of the state’s bifurcation into UTs of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.

His son and Congress leader Vikramaditya Singh, supported Karan Singh’s statement and said this is the beginning of a new era for people of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Singh’s statement comes two days after Congress Working Committee deplored manner in which

safety norms. Further it was contended that in Jaipur and Kota also there are more then 1000 students studying in coaching institutes in which there is no fire fringing equipment and fire rescue passage.

High Court directed the Principal Secretary, Urban Development and Housing Department to ensure that all the coaching institutes of Rajasthan must installed fire fighting equipment so that massive fire resulting to death of the students as occurred in Surat doesn’t occur in the state of Rajasthan.

Vaibhav Gehlot expresses gratitude to party worker for LS polls in Shergarh

TAKING A STAND

New Delhi: Taking a stand different from his party’s, veteran Congress leader Karan Singh on Thursday said he does not agree with a blanket condemnation of the government’s decision on Jammu and Kashmir and pointed out what he called were its several positives.

In a statement the “positive points” Singh counted included the Union Territory status for Ladakh, scrapping

PIL was filed by senior adv Sunil Kumar Singh.

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The Instrument of Accession is a legal document executed by Maharaja Hari Singh, ruler of J&K, on October 26, 1947. By executing this document under the provisions of the Indian Independence Act 1947, Singh agreed to accede to Dominion of India.

PCC Tribal Congress Unit will hold a programme on occasion of World Tribal Day at Birla Auditorium on Friday. Dy CM Sachin Pilot, Rajasthan incharge Avinash Pande, National Secretary Vivek Bansal, Ministers Parsadi Lal Meena, Bhanwarlal Meghwal and Ramesh Meena will be present.

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HAPPINESS HAS OFFICIALLY BEGUN! Priyanka Chopra, Sophie Turner and Danielle Jonas are such supportive J-Sisters! The three ladies donned Jonas Brothers merch to support their husbands on their first stop of the Happiness Begins tour. The Jonas Brothers kicked off their reunion tour. There were three very special guests in the crowd – their wives! Priyanka, Sophie, and Danielle all turned up in JoBros merchandise to support their husbands, Nick, Joe, P2 and Kevin Jonas at their first concert on the Happiness Begins tour.

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ixth Edition of 'The Fashion Connect' is round the corner and the people in and around Jaipur are extremely excited about it, as they would get to see the grandest fashion show.

Various designers from across the country are participating this season, and it is going to be bigger and better.

Jagdeesh Chandra unveiled the poster of the Sixth Season of 'The Fashion Connect' to be held in September. During the launch, Jagdeesh Chandra announced that the Sixth Season will be held on September 7 and like every season, the aim behind it is to promote the young talent of the state and nation. He wished the team 'All the best'.

Grand finale designer of this season is going to be Neeta Lulla, making it bigger than every other season earlier. The grand showcase is going to take place at MOR Banquet and Resort on September 7 with the best designers of the country on board.

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Forhex Fair 2019 will be one of the biggest home and lifestyle products fair in India, including a big food and beverages area.

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riyanka Chopra, Sophie Turner and Danielle Jonas are such supportive J-Sisters! The three ladies donned Jonas Brothers merch to support their husbands on their first stop of the Happiness Begins tour.

The Jonas Brothers kicked off their reunion tour, on August 7 in Misami. There were three very special guests in the crowd – their wives! Priyanka Chopra, Sophie Turner, and Danielle Jonas all turned up in JoBros merchandise to support their husbands, Nick, Joe, and Kevin Jonas at their first concert on the Happiness Begins tour.

The ladies all posed together in front of a sign that said “J-Sisters” surrounded by a balloon arch. Sophie teamed up the vintage JoBros tee with a black mini skirt while Danielle looked alluring in a white skirt and top from the boys’ current tour. Priyanka looked absolutely stunning in a black Jonas Brothers t-shirt from their Disney days. She cut up the top to expose her sides, belted it with a gold chain belt and paired it with dark jeans.

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KHANDAANI SHAFAKHANA DIRECTOR: SHILPI DASGUPTA CAST: SONAKSHI SINHA, VARUN SHARMA, ANNU KAPOOR AND BADSHAH FUNSTAR TIMES SQUARE MALL: 2:20, 10:15 GALAXY RIICO MANSAROVAR: 2:00, 10:10 TRITON MEGA MALL: 1:00, 7:10, 11:05 WORLD TRADE PARK: 10:00, 12:55, 7:00 CINESTAR MULTIPLEX: 11:15, 9:45 ENTERTAINMENT PARADISE: 10:00, 12:45, 3:45, 9:30 FIRST CINEMA: 9:30, 12:00, 10:15 GOLCHA CINEMA: 12:00, 4:40, 6:15, 9:15 CITY PLAZA MALL: 9:20, 3:15, 9:30 CRYSTAL PALM: 9:55, 4:05, 10:15 ELEMENTS MALL: 4:05, 10:15 GT CENTRAL MALL: 10:35, 1:15, 3:25, 10:30 PINK SQUARE MALL: 10:25, 4:30, 7:30, 10:30 SUNNY TRADE CENTER: 1:40, 7:15, 10:15 VAIBHAV: 9:30, 9:30

SUPER 30 FUNSTAR TIMES SQUARE MALL:

9:05, 7:15 GALAXY RIICO MANSAROVAR: 7:10 TRITON MEGA MALL: 9:45, 4:00, 10:05 WORLD TRADE PARK: 3:50, 9:55 CINESTAR MULTIPLEX: 1:45, 4:40 ENTERTAINMENT PARADISE: 9:45, 6:30 FIRST CINEMA: 7:30 GOLCHA CINEMA: 9:20 CITY PLAZA MALL: 9:30, 6:15 CRYSTAL PALM: 12:55, 7:05 ELEMENTS MALL: 12:55, 7:05 GT CENTRAL: 10:05, 1:35, 4:20, 7:20 PINK SQUARE: 1:25, 7:05 SUNNY TRADE CENTER: 10:30, 4:15, 10:00 VAIBHAV: 12:25

FAST & FURIOUS: HOBBS & SHAW TRITON MEGA MALL: 5:35 WORLD TRADE PARK: 8:50, 11:30, 2:25, 4:35, 8:15, 10:05 CRYSTAL PALM: 9:00, 2:25, 5:15, 8:05, 10:55 ELEMENTS MALL: 11:45, 8:05 GT CENTRAL: 11:45, 4:20, 8:05, 10:00 PM PINK SQUARE: 11:45, 8:05 SUNNY TRADE CENTER: 11:25

BLOOD BANKS Mahila Chikitsalaya ................. 2610616 SDM ..............................2566251/52/53 SMS ........................................ 2560291 Swasthya Kalyan ..................... 2721771 Zanana Hospital ...... 2378721 extn 219 S K Soni Blood Bank ............... 2232410 DIAL-UP-A-DISH Dominos ................................. 6888688 Pizza Hut (MI Road) ...........4008628-30 Pizza Hut (Malviya Nagar) ..4034779-81 Pizza Republic (Raja Park) ...... 4040909 Subway ............................99281-36495 (Narain Singh Circle) Subway (Crystal Palm) ........... 5106767 Talk of the Town (MI Road) ..... 2363153 Nut Bolt (Malviya Nagar) ..98288-89999 Candles & Cuisines ..........91664-04000 Surya Mahal ...................... 9950568666 Niros Restaurant (MI Road) .... 2374493 EYE BANK Eye Bank Society 2604117, 98290-59005 EMAIL, MOBILE APP & SOFTWARE IBharat Sync Technologies 7340013507 MyXgen Technologies ....... 9828164490 HOSPITALS Apex Hospital .....................2751871-73 Bhagwan Mahaveer ................. 2700107

TAURUS

Your ability to handle issues at hand will get you recognized professionally. Being a supporting hand for your spouse will bring a lot of happiness. You will receive a financial boost in form of salary increment or getting money back from the borrower.

Academically you are set to mark a victory by scoring much more than your set target .

You will go out of way to express your love for the one. You will feel confident and strong.

Today is your day, professionally you will be very efficient at workplace.

GEMINI

1098

2760012

Bhandari Hospital.................... 2703851 Fortis Hospital ......................... 2547000 (Emergency) ........................... 2547009 Jaipuria Hospital ..... 2552034, 2551460 JK Lone ................................... 2619827 Sanjeevani Hospital ................. 2290060 Santokba Durlabhji (SDMH) .... 2566252 SMS Hospital .......................... 2560291 Soni Hospital........................... 2562028 Tongia Heart & ....................... 2370271 General Hospital Tagore Hospital ................ 6450553/554 S K Soni .................................. 2232409 HAVE FOREX, WILL TRAVEL Haldia Forex (MI Road). .......... 2372051 Thomas Cook India Ltd (Raja Park) .............................. 2360801 Pinky Forex ......................98285-19111 INTERNET SERVICES Data Infosys Limited ......... 9828015000 JAIPUR BY SIGHT Amber Fort .............................. 2530293 City Palace .............................. 4088888 Nahargarh Fort ........................ 5148044 Jaigarh Fort..............................2671848 Sisodia Garden ........................2680494 Rani Garden ............................ 2680494 Tourists, this is for you RTDC- Pink City by Night ........ 2375466 RTDC- Travel Section .............. 2200778 Tourist Information Centre ...... 5110598 Tourist Info Bureau ................. 2725708 (Airport) Tourist Info Bureau ................. 2206720 (Sindhi Camp) LPG Indane ..................................... 2771867 HP Gas .................................... 2740087 Bharat Petroleum .................... 2740688

MEDICINES 24X7 Apollo Pharmacy ............... .... 6001111 Vrindavan Medical Store ......... 5106568 (Station Road) Rungta Hospital ...................... 2522001 (Malviya Nagar) Guardian ............................4025763-65 (Durlabhji Hospital) ORDER A CAKE... & MORE Bake Hut (MI Road) .......... 9649930033 Brown Sugar ........................... 4016611 The Chocolatiere ..............93520-56222 Chocolika .........................99284-41888 Bake Home (Vaishali) .............. 2353475 Miss Bakers (C-scheme) ..98290-55688 Nibs Cafe (Lal Kothi) ........90012-89191 PAMPER THYSELF Ziva Spa (C-Scheme) .............. 4026173 Kiaora Spa (Trimurti Circle) ..... 2577588 Spandan Spa (Bapu Nagar) ..... 4002774 Kerala Ayurveda Kendra .......... 5106743 Chakrapani Ayurveda .............. 2620746 New Shine Spa .................. 7665190503 Maharshi Charak Ayurveda ..... 4017138 Style N Scissors ................9828391448 RING-A-ROSE Ferns n Petals (Tilak Nagar) .... 2622077 Bagiya (Raja Park) ..........98290-88413, Blossom (MI Road)................. 2362214 Diamond Florist (MI Road) 9314507198 Flora (Malviya Nagar) .............. 2520707 UTILITIES Call JVVNL at .......................... 2208999 JMC ........................................ 5110111 WHEELCHAIRS/OXYGEN/WALKERS...

Times Surgical ........................ 2373125 Shubra Trading........................ 2365688 Surgicare .........................98280-23232

CANCER

JUNE 22 - JULY 23

LEO

VIRGO

Now is the time to prove your mettle in the field that you have chosen and you are destined to leave your mark. You will get full family support and they are behind you in all your endeavours. Take a break or slow down on professional front or else your health will start suffering.

Your childhood memories will come alive as you are likely to spend quality time with someone important from that time. Hard work will surely pay off. You seem to create problems for yourself and may land up blaming others. Please take responsibility.

JULY 24 - AUGUST 23

CHILD HELPLINE HELP IN SUFFERING

APR 21 - MAY 20

MAY 21 - JUNE 21

WiTH efforts even the impossible will become possible.

Business persons can expect more profits from their business. Your expectation are very high today from the stock market. Taking care of the elderly and giving them time is your current priority.

Do you want to add your establishment here? Email your details to www.firstindia.co.in ASSISTANCE, ON THE ROAD City Car Helpline...................... 5106046 Audi ........ 18001036800, 18002096800 BMW ............................... 18001032211 Mercedes .........................92143-62626 Ford ................................ 18001022020 Honda ............................. 18001033121 Hyundai........................... 18001024645 Maruti Suzuki ........................ 18004200 Tata Motors ..................... 18002097979 Volkswagen India ............ 18001020909

ARIES

MAR 21 - APR 20

Priyanka Chopra & Sophie Turner Rock Jonas Brothers T-Shirts To Support Nick & Joe On 1st Tour Stop

The year brings you joy and immense happiness. It will be great period to start something new be it in terms of profession or academics.

Health wise you will be fit and fine.

LIBRA

Give your hundred percent in impressing the job interviewer.

Think twice before taking financial decisions.

Love will keep you satisfied. Having correct attitude is must if you want to fit in the crowd. Avoid being strong headed in sensitive matters.

AUG 24 - SEP 23

SCORPIO

SEPT 24 - OCTOBER 22

OCT 23 - NOVEMBER 22

SAGITTARIUS

CAPRICORN

At workplace not everyone will appreciate the changes made by you so do not get disappointed. Money is no constraint in getting successful in your endeavours. Set a goal and move in the direction of achieving it. Read property papers with extra caution.

Academically you could be appreciated for coming up with new ideas. On professional front come up with new ideas. Invest your time in making things work that have been given up by your co workers, as this will help you in getting noticed.

Government employees will invest in luxury.

Do not fall for any emotional blackmail.

You may get attracted to someone totally opposite which can also turn into a romantic relationship. Have patience in financial matters.

NOV 23 - DEC 22

Stars are supporting you, go ahead on a date and express yourself. Be compassionate and kind while handling any sensitive issues.You will make the most of any opportunity that will come your way. Take preventive measures for your health will prove beneficial.

DEC 23 - JAN 20

AQUARIUS

PISCES

Focus on improving your financial skills.

You will feel energetic, reinvigorated and will adopt a new fitness regime. Being lazy or tired is a thing of past.

Adjust yourself in a new set up. Do not leave any stone unturned in working hard academically.

Someone in your surrounding may upset you by their unkind remarks which may hurt you deeply but in the end it depends on you. Prepare well and in advance if you want to move mountains in a new and a totally different field of work.

JAN 21 - FEB 19

FEB20 - MARCH 20

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—PHOTOS BY MUKESH KIRADOO & NAIM KHAN

THE WAIT IS OVER Unveiling The Fashion Connect Season 6

‘Miss Rajasthan 2019’ contestants pose with the Sabor inauguration cake

Love Khichi, Sonal Khichi, Kaushalya, Lekhraj Jaiswani, Nandini and Pradeep Jaiswani Guests enjoying the dinner

Poster launch of the Sixth Season of ‘The Fashion Connect’

Priyamvada and Karn Pratap

Ashish and Surbhi

Swaroop and Lokesh

Ashok, BK Sood and Sushma Sood and Nitin Rachna and Varun Khandelwal

Satya Narayan Sharma and Jacque

Amit, Sandeep and Alka

Lalit Soni and Suman Soni

Simran and Gaurav

Mitali Kaur and Vipul Bhargava

Abha and Virendra

Vishal and Rishi

Swaroop and Lalit

Anil, Roopa, Manu and Kewal

Indrajit, Rishi and Vasumitra

Guests at the event

Tina, Sadhna, Neeral, Nisha, Meera, Anajana and Manisha

Shubham and Indrajit

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‘Margot be a star’

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argot Robbie burst into the Hollywood scene when she played Leonardo DiCaprio’s wife in Martin Scorsese’s The Wolf of Wall Street. Instantly, Margot became the one to look out for. Her recent release in Quentin Tarantino’s ninth directorial, Once Upon A Time In Hollywood. In the film, which also stars Leonardo and Brad Pitt, Margot plays late actress Sharon Tate, a Manson Family murder victim.

During an interview, DiCaprio got candid about the exact moment he knew that Margot was going to be a very successful star. It happened during Margot’s audition where she slapped and threw water on Leo’s face. “On The Wolf of Wall Street, seeing Margot come in and read that scene with me I just knew I was witnessing a dynamic presence in cinema that was about to be,” the Oscar-winning actor gushed.

—Agency

RANDHIR MANDAWA

AWESOME BLOSSOM

ELECTED FHTR PRESIDENT

SUJATA SOGANI

Kavya Mukhija

Independently yours…

FHTR - Mr. Randhir Vikram Singh Mandawa, the new President of Federation of Hotel & Tourism of Rajasthan (FHTR) (fourth from right), with other office bearers CITY FIRST

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andhir Vikram Singh Mandawa has been unanimously elected the new President of the Federation of Hotel & Tourism of Rajasthan (FHTR) on Thursday. He took over from the outgoing President. Bhim Singh. The elections were held after the Annual General Meeting at Hotel Clarks

Randhir Vikram Singh Mandawa

Amer on Thursday.

Apurv Kumar was elected as the Senior

Vice President and both Kuldeep Singh Chandela and Ashok Rathore were chosen as Vice Presidents.

Among the other office bearers are : Rishipal Singh ( General Secretary), Virendra Singh Shekhawat (Treasurer), and Mohan Singh (Joint Secretary).

Among the other members of the Committee are Sunil Gupta, Khalid Khan, Ajay Agarwal,

Hemant Mittal, Gyan Prakash (all life members), Rajendra Singh Pachar, Surendra Singh Shekhawat, Balendu Singh, Manish Bhatia, Shailendra Singh, Ranvijay Singh, Tarun Bansal and Mahendra Singh. Earlier, in the AGM Bhim Singh expressed his gratitude to the members for the completion of a successful year. cityfirst@firstindia.co.in

EO Members Workshop

CITY FIRST

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t was time to go back to the classroom for top entrepreneurs in Jaipur. An educational workshop on angel investing was conducted for 30 members of Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) at Mod-

ern School in Jaipur.

The workshop was conducted by Mr. Sachin Kranik of ‘Mumbai Angels’ who was welcomed

by Mr. Uddhav Poddar, the current president and Mr. Vivek Lodha the learning chair of EO Jaipur . The focus of the workshop was on creat-

ing an understanding of investing as an asset and creating platforms where both founders and investors can learn, invest and grow.

During the workshop, the participants learned about the importance of accessing a wide variety of start-ups and their

founders. They also learned about the need to form a community of angel investors so as to exchange business ideas with each other.

Earlier, the EO members interacted with each other in a Networking Session. cityfirst@firstindia.co.in

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was asking the attendant to help me pick up the books that had accidentally fallen off my lap when I catch a woman, probably in her 30s, staring relentlessly at me and my wheelchair.

“Oh, I am sorry” I said, realising that I had been standing in front of the bookshelf, thus blocking it. “Uh, no, no worries,” she fumbles. It was her first time talking to a person with a disability.

It wasn’t mine, though.

The boy placed all the books in a pile on my lap and I wrapped my arm around them making sure not to scatter them again. As I looked up, the woman was still standing there. Looking at me. “Can I help you with something?” she asked. It was an obvious reaction. I was good, so I declined. “It must make you feel so dependent, isn’t it?” she asked.

“It doesn’t make me feel dependent. I just feel like the person I am. Perhaps, if I were to talk about my disability, we’re all dependent.

Don’t you think?” I said.

She gave me an odd expression as if I was a weirdo. “If you reflect, you might be needing help with a couple of things too. And, come on, we live in a social world, lone survival is next to impossible,” I cracked up. The lines on her forehead straightened and she chuckled.

She left the bookstore and I began read the book I had been wanting to get my hands on since a long time.

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t may be called a trend, but sometimes it seems that florals will never really be out of style for good. This year, florals are in and their colorful patterns are on our dresses, skirts, and even pants and shoes.

Vibrant hues and pastels are all included in this romantic and classic designs.

Floral fashion is never out of trend even for high-end designers. Florals keep topping the trends chart and even this year, this time Blossom Print dresses have outdone themselves by ranking topwards among fashion trends.

Designers offer their summer collection almost every year inspired by abstract or realistic florals but one thing remains common and that is their love for seasonal floral print dresses in various designs. Even simple blossom patterns are being keenly eyed by fashionistas.

So, this season is all about vibrant colors and we’re totally in love with the trending ones hitting the fashion industry this season. Your wardrobe is incomplete without Blossom Print Dresses and we just can’t deny how they are trending huge this season. You’ve got to have a pair or two in your wardrobe to raise your style quotient. Floral is one of the prettiest patterns of dresses which can never fail to get adored by everyone.

My blossom print dress, however, never fail me. I probably own more than one person should (haha!), but I just love how happy these prints make me feel! It’s pretty easy to see how this dress caught my eye: the colour is so stunning and the blossom print is to die for. It’s actually a cuff sleeves fit and flare but since

it’s still pretty. And these shoes are already becoming a favorite of mine! I paired it with this white sneakers because I can go with this shoes with everything I have in my wardrobe. The color is so cute, making it a great piece to add to your everyday collection. I added some pattern mixing in with this adorable mint colour sling bag! I am obsessed with frills embellished anything and can see these going with so many of the outfits.