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VOLUME 02 | ISSUE 13 JAN 03 - JAN 10, 2015
PRICE `10
JYOTIRMOY CHAKRAVARTY TAKES CHARGE AS THE
1 POLICE COMMISSIONER OF GUWAHATI st
The start of the new year signalled the arrival of a new policing system in the city with the first Police Commissionerate being inagurated by the CM. Continued on Page 02
THE GAUHATI CLUB PG 12 Being one of the most prominent landmarks of the city, the place stands tall as the oldest clubhouse of Guwahati.
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REPORT CARD
Murder, kidnapping
tops the city crime chart in 2014 T
A quick glance at the upcoming projects aimed at the city and a review of the year gone by at some of the departments.
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SWACHH BHARAT MISSION PG 13
A detailed report
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Lead Story
JYOTIRMOY CHAKRAVARTY TAKES CHARGE AS THE
1st POLICE COMMISSIONER OF GUWAHATI MRINMOYEE HAZARIKA
F
inally, the longstanding demand for introducing the system of a police commissionerate in Guwahati has came to fruition on Thursday as Jyotirmoy Chakravarty took charge of the baton of the first ever police commissionerate of not only of the city, but the entire North eastern region. In a ceremony, organised at the Police reserve, Paltan Bazar, the city SSP (now former) AP Tiwari officially handed over the charge to the newly appointed Police Commissioner of the city. It also marked the end of the 10-year-old administration of the Senior Superintendent of Police in Guwahati. After taking charge as the city police commissioner, Chakravarty, formerly ADGP of Training and Armed Police promised to work towards fulfilling the objective of the commissionerate. “I, on behalf of the entire police force promise to fulfil the very objective of establishing the commissionerate in Guwahati. We have various challenges before us. But, we have to take necessary measures to avert those challenges and fulfil the people’s hopes and aspirations,” said the newly appointed commissioner Chakravarty. On the sideline of the ceremony, while talking to the media, Chakravarty further stressed emphasis on improving the police-public relationship. “It brings great responsibilities upon us. We have to work on improving the much needed relation between the police and the public. There is a need to enforce citizen-centric policing,” said Chakravarty. The Chief Minister of the state Tarun Gogoi first announced establishing a police commissionerate in Guwahati
Before being replaced by the new system of police commissionerate, the law and order system of the city had consisted of a few SPs, created for different divisions under the SSP, Guwahati. in the year 2008, after the serial blasts carried out by NDFB. Before being replaced by the new system of police commissionerate, the law and order system of the city had consisted of a few SPs, created for different divisions under the SSP, Guwahati. After inaugurating the new system of police commissionerate, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said, “The city of Guwahati, which is the most important city of the region, has been witnessing a speedy rate of growth. As the city grows, the rate of crime increases. The crime rate of the city is increasing too and in order to lessen the rate of crime and improve the law and order situation of the city, we have established the system of a police commissionerate.” Putting stress on making Guwahati a model city, Gogoi stated, “By establishing the commissionerate we have not overpowered the police; we have just given them more responsibility to provide safety and security to the public. It is their duty to enforce the law strictly, without showing arrogance. There is a need to impose citizen centric policing.” Meanwhile, he also criticised the
slow rate of progress of work in the police housing and asked the police officials to refrain from any wrongdoings. “I have sanctioned money for police housing two years back. But till now, the progress of the work has been commencing at a slow pace. Besides, it is seen that the police officers are getting involved in land grabbing and it has to be stopped. They should not misuse their powers. Once it is gone, they will be just common men and no one will care for them.” Under the new commissionerate, which started functioning from Thursday (1st of January, 2015), the city has been divided into three police districts –East (Sonapur PS, Khetri PS, Basistha PS, Hatigaon PS, Dispur PS, Bhangagarh PS), Central (Panbazar PS, Paltan Bazar PS, Latasil PS, Chandmari PS, Geetanagar PS, Noonmati PS, Sachal PS, Pragjyotishpur PS, all women PS) and West (Azara PS, Gorchuk PS, Fatasil Ambari PS, Jalukbari PS and Bharalumukh PS). The western police district of the commissionerate will be headed by deputy commissioner of police (DCP), Jitmol Doley, while the eastern district will be headed by DCP Hemanta Kr Das. The central district will be under DCP Amitavo Sinha. Moreover, the police commissioner will be assisted by a joint commissioner (DIG (CWR) NMASF Haque) and 9 deputy commissioners. Partha Sarathi Mahanta will be the DCP (admin), PJ Goswami will be DCP (traffic), Prasanta Saikia will be DCP (border), Dignata Choudhury will be DCP (security & intelligence) and Swapnanil Deka will be DCP (crime).
Various Canadian police departments give “positive tickets” to reward people for doing something good.”
People who wake up early are more likely to lie throughout the day
mrinmoyee.hazarika@g-plus.in When blindfolded, people tend to automatically look at the person they feel the closest to when a group laughs.
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In The News
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AHRC REGISTERS
HIGHEST CASES AGAINST POLICE IN LAST FIVE YEARS RAHUL CHANDA
General cases In the year 2014, AHRC registered a total of 286 cases across the state out of which 138 cases were disposed whereas 153 cases are still under process. 64 cases were registered in the Kamrup district out of which 31 cases were disposed. In the Kamrup district, AHRC registered cases against many government departments including forest and Gauhati Medical College and Hospitals. There were 20 cases registered against police in Kamrup district and 2 custodial deaths were reported. According to highly placed sources in the AHRC department, the main problem, which the investigators face during investigation is that, the complainants do not turn up once the case is registered in the department. The source said, “Most of the cases are closed because the complainant after complaining does not turn up for the hearing and do not submit the comments despite of several orders issued.” So, once the comments from the complainant are not available, the case cannot move forward and the case needs to be closed mentioning the reason that there was no comments from the complainant.
The victims usually go to the cops to file or register the cases, and once the case becomes a major issue, many NGOs or other bodies refer the cases to the AHRC. In some cases when there is inaction on the part of the police, the AHRC registers a case against the police for not acting appropriately. But whatever may be the case, the victim’s and the complainant’s comment is very vital for the investigation without which the investigation cannot be completed. In entire Assam, Kamrup witnessed the maximum cases registered in AHRC followed by Bongaigaon. It can also be noticed that because of all these reasons, the disposal rate is also less. 153 cases are yet to be disposed from the registered cases and in Kamrup, only 31 cases were disposed out of the 64 registered cases. The Pranab Boro self immolation case was also registered in AHRC and is yet to be resolved.
The Assam Human Rights Commission (AHRC) deals with various cases registered by a complaint or taking suo moto cognizance. The cases are mostly against irregularities by government departments. In 2013 from the month of April, 461 cases were registered out of which 79 cases were prosecuted and disposed, whereas 382 cases were not disposed. The cases are mostly against police, child labour, witch-hunting, crime against women and others. So, what was the scenario in 2014?
The victims usually go to the cops to file or register the cases, and once the case becomes a major issue, many NGOs or other bodies refer the cases to the AHRC. In some cases when there is inaction on the part of the police, the AHRC registers a case against the police for not acting appropriately. But whatever may be the case, the victim’s and the complainant’s comment is very vital for the investigation without which the investigation cannot be completed.
District wise cases registered under Assam Human Rights Commission (AHRC) in 2014 DISTRICT
CASES REGISTERED
CASES DISPOSED
Baksa
2
0
Barpeta
7
2
Bongaigaon
2
1
Cachar
31
16
Chirang
3
1
Darrang
10
3
Dhemaji
3
1
Dhubri
3
2
Dibrugarh
7
5
Goalpara
5
0
Golaghat
5
1
Hailakandi
11
4
Against police
It is shocking that the AHRC registered maximum cases against the police in 2014 in the last five years. In 2008-09, 120 cases were registered against police whereas the numbers dropped in the year 2009-10 to 100 cases. In 2010-11, 70 cases were registered and in 2011-12, it further dropped to 46 cases. In the year 2012-13, 119 cases were registered and in 2013-14, the cases registered were 197, which is the highest in the last five years. The cases registered against police are mainly related to police inaction on complaints registered in different police stations.
Jorhat
8
2
Kamrup
64
31
Karbianglong
5
1
Karimganj
8
6
Kokrajhar
3
0
Lakhimpur
5
2
Year
Registered
Disposed of
Under process
Morigaon
8
4
2008 – 2009
120
100
20
Nagaon
40
22
2009 – 2010
100
40
60
70
20
50
Cases registered against police from 2008 to 2014 (December 6th)
Nalbari
5
5
2010 – 2011
NC Hills
0
0
2011 – 2012
46
12
34
Sivasagar
8
5
2012 – 2013
119
36
83
2013 – 2014
197
135
62
Sonitpur
20
12
Tinsukia
9
5
Udalguri
5
2
Others
9
5
Total
286
138
AHRC do not deal with land related cases and service matter as it is under the purview of government, but if the government departments violate any human rights rule and do not ensure justice to the people than the body can register a case taking suo moto cognizance or by complaint. rahul.chanda@g-plus.in
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GMC city projects
City
What will Ghy get in 2015?
RAHUL CHANDA
As Guwahatians entered a new year, the expectation to live in a developed city has also increased. There are many upcoming projects and with 2014 witnessing urban floods as a major city problem, we take a look at the upcoming projects the authorities like the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) is planning for 2015. What are the works which were completed in 2014? What was the budget allotted for these projects?
2014 Projects
Plan of action 2015
Projects carried out in the year 2014
The urban body also planned many projects for the year 2015 and some of the projects are
Construction of the Garigaon Janarmukh road & drain, construction of Garigaon Kabarsthan road with drain, construction of drain in West Bezpara to Bidya Nagar Road and construction of Garigaon Kolbalaghat Road with one side drain BUDGET
`29.67 lakhs PRESENT STATUS: Nearing completion
Construction of CC Road at Madhav Dev path and construction of stone masonry Step Road at Sankar Dev Path at Sankar Nagar BUDGET:
`20.66 lakhs STATUS: Completed
Repairing of Kanaklata Path, kumarpara BUDGET
Improvement of road 3 no. colony and construction of brick drain in Adabari colony (Store Gate) BUDGET
`29.70 lakhs STATUS: Completed
`29.70 lakhs STATUS: Nearing completion
BUDGET
`24.58 lakhs STATUS: Nearing completion
Improvement of East Manipuri Road by-lane towards Solapara drain and improvement of East Manipuri Road by-lane connecting GS Road
`25.97 lakhs STATUS: Nearing completion
BUDGET
`26.16 lakhs STATUS: Nearing completion
`22.63 STATUS: Completed
Cleaning, desilting and maintenance of all city drains for three years. BUDGET From November 2014 to October 2015
`23.54 crore,
November 2015 to October 2016
`11.35 crores
Improvement of MLB Road including construction of culvert at Kharghuli and improvement of Rajabari at Uzanbazar
Improvement of Narakashur Road near Ganesh Mandir at Kahilipara Road
`7.15 crores STATUS: Just started
Improvement of drain cum road at Jaipur Kharguli, improvement of RCC pavement on bylane no.1 of Red Cross Hospital Road and improvement of drain on Nizarapar Road by-lane linking Nabagiri Road including development of road BUDGET
`21.44 lakhs STATUS: Nearing completion
BUDGET
`72.54 lakhs STATUS: Under bidding process
STATUS: Completed
Similarly, improvement, construction and repairing work of many other drains, roads, lanes and by-lanes of the city was initiated in 2014
Construction of state of art garage cum workshop building at Basistha (Main workshop building, service block, service pits, water tanks, deep tube well including electrical works) BUDGET
`307.90 lakhs STATUS: Under bidding process
So, the urban body mainly spent on constructing, repairing and improving city roads, lanes and by-lanes and total of ` 830.31 lakhs were spent on these works.
`307.94 lakhs STATUS: Nearing completion
Improvement of Bhagadutta Path, Durgasarobar, improvement of Arunoday Path, West Durgasarobar hillside and construction of footstep at Mukhrang Boro Path BUDGET
`25.74 lakhs
`540.42 lakhs STATUS: some completed and some on the verge of completion
Renovation and repairing of street lighting system in various roads under GMC Area BUDGET
BUDGET
BUDGET
`29.68 lakhs
Construction of state of art garage cum workshop building at Basistha (Earth filling in the plot, boundary wall, retaining wall and peripheral drain)
November 2016 to October 2017
BUDGET
STATUS: Nearing completion Renovation of drain in front of Dr. Dhiraj Bhattacharjee’s Residence at Gate No.3 Maligaon, improvement of Lalita Nagar Road from Nursery to Mekhela Uja link road (renovation) including railing and renovation of Bepara from Tata Sindhu Temple providing side wall and slab and drain at Kamakhya hill west gate
BUDGET
`29.70 lakhs
BUDGET Construction of Path way at down Chenapatty near Shiva Mandir behind College Gate Pandu, construction of Road path in front of Idgah maidan and construction of Road back side of Bura Maszid (Kalita Dalong)
Improvement of Pub-Sarania sub by-lane no.6 towards hill side, improvement of Gandhi Basti bylane no.2 and improvement of Gandhi Basti by-lane no.5
Construction of state of art garage cum workshop building at Basistha (Approach road with ramp and culvert including development of drive way and washing area) BUDGET
`94.33 lakhs STATUS: Under bidding process
Beautification and protection of bank of river Bharalu BUDGET
`13.26 crores STATUS: Under allotment process, tender bids received
STATUS: Tenders received and under process of allotment
Similarly, there are various projects of construction, repairing and improvement of various city roads, culverts, drains, markets at a budget of `834.11 lakhs, and all these work is in the allotment process after receiving the tender bids. Projects approximately worth `1713.32 lakhs have been planned with most of them towards easing the urban flood problem. But will the money be utilised efficiently or will it just be another fiasco?
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MRINMOYEE HAZARIKA
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onsidering the need of having sustained efforts to control the consumption of tobacco, the director of BBCI (B Barooah Cancer Institute) has asked the public as well as the administration to create awareness on the bad effects of tobacco on human health. Talking to the media, BBCI director AC Kataki said, “The selling of tobacco of any kind is banned around a 100 meter radius of educational institutions. But in reality, we see a picture that is totally the opposite. Therefore, there is a need of sustainable effort to control tobacco consumption,” Highlighting the fact that tobacco is one of the major causes of cancer, Kataki said, “We should put emphasis on creating awareness on tobacco consumption. Since, it is tough to enforce people not to consume tobacco, therefore there is a need to include it in course curriculum. If the children can learn the bad affects of tobacco from a very young age, they will hesitate to consume it in the later part of their lives. I think, the efforts taken by the concerned authority have been able to bring change, though it is little, in the habits of the tobacco consumption of the public” It was observed from the data of three PBCRs (Population based cancer registry) of Assam that among men 9/10 leading cancers are tobacco related. The Kamrup (metro) district has registered the highest number of patients with cancer in prostrate, ovary and gall bladder in the country. “50-60% of the cancer found among the males is related to tobacco and 25-30% females are diagnosed with tobacco related cancer. Besides, the rate of childhood cancer is 5-15% and 70% of such cases can be totally cured with the enhancement of medical science,” Kataki stated. Based on crude incidence rate provided by the population-based cancer registries, the total number of cancer patients in Assam by 2026 will rise to 80,919 from 70,887 registered in 2011. Assam has three population-based cancer registries. Mentioning the facilities available at BBCI, Kataki said that the centre had introduced various new facilities in the last year and it would add more facilities in the New Year too. “The BBCI is going to inaugurate a cancer detection hub at Rani community health centre in Kamrup (metro) district on Saturday. The institute will involve health workers in the running of the detection centre at Rani, which is being set up with support from the directorate of health services of the state government,” Kataki said. The director of BBCI mentioned that the aims and objectives of the outreach programme is to lend support to Rani community health centre and six sub-centres under its jurisdiction to
14% RISE IN
CANCER PATIENTS PREDICTED
Projects to be taken up in 2015 1. A Cancer Detection Centre (CDC) will be inaugurated by Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Institute at Rani Community Health Centre on 3rd January 2015 2. Comments and suggestions from patients will be uploaded in BBCI website www.bbcionline.org with effect from 1st January 2015. This will be repeated every fortnightly. For the first time, the success stories of the employees will be uploaded in the BBCI website. 3. A dual head Gamma Camera procured at a cost of `2.00 crores will be inaugurated at Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Institute in the Department of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging on 5th January 2015 4. Steps will be taken in the New Year for construction of a Radiation Medicine Centre at Dr B Borooah Cancer Institute.
improve awareness on cancer, screening of common cancers and educate the people about harmful effects of tobacco on health. Awareness and screening programmes at the Rani community health centre would be conducted by specialists from BCCI once a month on a fixed date and time. In addition, health workers and primary-care physicians working at different sub-centres, under the community health centre, will be sensitised for mobilising the population at risk in the screening programme. Kataki has also appealed to all the MLAs of Assam to launch an intensive awareness drive about the disease in
50-60% of the cancer found among the males is related to tobacco and 25-30% females are diagnosed with tobacco related cancer. Besides, the rate of childhood cancer is 5-15% and 70% of such cases can be totally cured with the enhancement of medical science. AC Kataki Director, BBCI
5. A comprehensive Fire Safety Scheme will be implemented in the Institute in the year 2015. 6. Up-gradation of Pathology Laboratory will be undertaken 7. Existing Hospital Kitchen will be upgraded to a state-of-the-art kitchen. 8. Subject to availability of fund construction work of Bone Marrow Transplantation Unit will be undertaken. 9. Three research projects on various aspects of cancer will be undertaken with grants-in-aid from Indian Council of Medical Research. 10. A new Nurses Quarter will be completed by September / October 2015. 11. Second unit of Guest House for patients will be completed by early part of 2016.
their constituencies. “Unlike other government schemes you will not see awareness campaigns for cancer using posters and hoardings. If the MLAs come forward to make posters, leaflets and hoardings to create awareness about cancer and making their respective constituencies tobacco-free, we are ready to offer technical support,” he said. Regarding the initiatives to be taken in the year 2015, Kataki said that the BBCI would inaugurate a dual-head gamma camera machine, purchased for Rs 2Cr, in the department of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging on January 5. The machine will detect can-
cers that cannot be detected by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Besides, the BBCI will inaugurate a three-storey guesthouse at the cost of Rs 4 Cr, quarters for nurses, a Rs 1.5 Cr radiation medicine centre, implementation of a comprehensive fire safety scheme and construction of an advanced pathology laboratory in 2015. BBCI staff has also decided to donate a percentage of their salaries for free treatment of poor patients and help the people affected by the recent violence in Sonitpur and Kokrajhar districts. mrinmoyee.hazarika@g-plus.in
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Murder, kidnapping
City
tops the city crime chart in 2014
RAHUL CHANDA
G
uwahati is known as the hub of the entire northeast. People from all over throng the city for various needs and requirements. But, with increasing population, the crime scenario too has gradually moved up because of various reasons like unemployment, poverty, addiction and so on. G Plus reviews last year’s crime scenario in the city and Assam.
Assam In Assam as a whole, crimes like kidnapping has gained a new trend as abductions have happened every now and then. The districts like Bongaigaon, Dhubri, Barpeta and mainly in lower Assam there have been numerous incidents of kidnapping. The Central government has initiated an all out action against some rebel groups after the recent NDFB(S) terror in the state, but in lower Assam, the rebel groups like NDFB (S) are also involved with the kidnapping cases. Burglary is another crime, which is gradually increasing in the entire state. Even though the police department are undergoing various upgrades, cases like land grabbing, white collar crime, kidnapping and murder require thorough investigation and scrutiny and with increasing population the crime scene is also becoming more complex. Till the month of October, the entire state witnessed 82,797 number of cognizable crimes registered in various police stations. Crime against women has also seen a high in 2014 with 1757 cases getting registered till the month of October beating the number of murder cases registered in the state. According to experts illiteracy is one of the main reason for heinous crimes like rape, but in the year 2000, 669 rape cases were registered in the state, whereas in 2014 till the month of October, 1757 rape cases were reported in the state while the literacy rate has gone up from the year 2000.
Guwahati Murder has rocked the chart of all crimes in the city in 2014. An official of the CID department said that there has been no new crime reported in the city in last year but the situation has not changed. Crime against women, substance abuse and cyber crimes are some, which are gradually increasing in the city. Till the month of October, the city witnessed 78 murder cases, whereas last year till the month of December, 66 murder cases were registered.
Crime cases registered in Guwahati in the year 2013 and 2014 until October Crime
2013
2014 (till October)
Murder
66
78
Rape
103
87
Kidnapping
453
489
Dacoity
11
17
Robbery
247
219
Extortion
193
150
Burglary
830
739
Theft
2351
2503
Rioting
57
45
CBT
186
166
Cheating
506
382
Cunterfeitng
37
09
Other IPC
7383
5398
Total IPC
12423
10282
Arms Act
30
23
ES Act
13
14
Other Act
335
428
Total local & special act
378
465
Total cognizable crime
12810
10347
Appeal for 2nd Medical College in Guwahati
K
eeping in concern the ever increasing number of patients, the Medical College Teacher’s Association of Assam recently appealed the State Government to set up a second medical college in the city. Guwahati being the gateway to the North East, the Guwahati Medical College and Hospital is catering to the health requirements of the entire region, and it has become difficult to provide effective health service by the doctors with the increase in number of patients in GMCH, the association stated in the memorandum submitted to CM Tarun Gogoi. President of the association Sajeed Ahmed said, “The GMCH doctors have to take huge load of patients everyday and sometimes it gets hard for them to provide quality service. Setting up the second medical college will help to increase the manpower in the health sector. It will not only help the doctors but the patients as well.”
Model Hunt grand finale held
T
he 7th edition of the Northeast’s Biggest Fashion Extravaganza Pond’s Eclectic Model Hunt organized the grand finale on 30th December at Pragjoytish ITA Machkhuwa. Nineteen participants contested in the finale, which were selected from the initial rounds of the Model Hunt. The winner of Pond’s Eclectic Model Hunt ‘14 was Emika J. Pakyntein from Shillong, Sneha Biswa from Shillong and Daisy Deuri from Guwahati were declared as the 1st and 2nd Runner Up respectively. This kind of event provide platform for the young, talented and aspiring models from the Northeast to showcase their talent at the national level.
Murder has rocked the chart of all crimes in the city in 2014. Till the month of October, the city witnessed 78 murder cases, whereas last year till the month of December, 66 murder cases were registered. With the city getting its new commissionerate and police trying to implement new policing techniques like the CCTNS, people might feel secured but for the time being the crime scenario did not change in the city and it has further become complex than the past years.
Kabitar Din organized in city
J
onakee, a city based literary and cultural platform organized Kabitar Din on December 29 celebrating the birth anniversary of litterateur and poet Nabakanta Baruah at Saral Yatra Sewapeeth, Gotanagar. The programme started at 4 pm in the evening where a host of poets and students participated. The students recited poems composed by them and a discussion was also held on the poems that were recited. Poet Jnan Pujari was felicitated and upcoming poet Mahidul Islam was also presented the Nvakanta Baruah memorial Kabitar Din award on the occasion. “The day was observed to celebrate the birth anniversary of poet Nabakanta Baruah and also to motivate and inspire the young poets of the city and guide them in this field”, member of Jonakee said.
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VEHICLE REGISTRATION IN CITY GOES UP BY 54% IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS
Mrinmoyee Hazarika
T
he heavy congestion on the city roads can be well seen from the number of vehicles being registered every day. According to the records available with the office of the district transport department, Kamrup (M), the rate of registration of vehicles has gone up to 54% in the last five years. Altogether, 43431 numbers of vehicles (both commercial and private) had been registered in the fiscal year of 2009-10, out of which 6457 were transport or commercial vehicles and 36881 were non-transport or private vehicles. Five years later in 2013-14, the number of vehicles registered in the city has gone up to 66941. Out of the total number of vehicles registered during the same fiscal, 7218 were commercial and 59713 were private vehicles. Moreover, another 45024 number of vehicles were added to the list of registered vehicles between the
Vehicle registration in Kamrup (M) for the period of April 2009 to November 2014 Year
Transport vehicles
Non-transport vehicles
Trucks / Goods
LCV
Buses
2009-10
1864
2594
142
2010-11
2357
3391
429
2011-12
2887
3502
2012-13
1769
2013-14
2401
Taxis
Mopod
Motor cycle
Car
Jeep
Station wagon
Trailor
Tractor
Crane
Govt vehicles
Fire brigade
Ambulane
Others
3332
12
18565
13674
5
0
48
356
4
799
0
86
43431
2413
5100
19
24860
17247
12
0
31
427
1
796
1
212
57298
407
2331
7504
21
27131
19295
16
0
44
493
5
737
0
73
64724
2983
351
2006
8935
31
22295
19136
8
0
28
218
6
561
28
154
58735
5446
816
2174
24816
76
40953
32464
36
0
62
342
3
1748
0
60
period from April to November 2014. Out of those vehicles, 3619 were commercial and 41405 were private. The data also revealed that the rate of registration of private vehicles were more than the commercial vehicles in the last five years. The growth of commercial vehicle registration has been registered at 11.78% between the fiscal year of 2009-10 to 2013-14, whereas, the same period has registered a growth rate of 61.90% in terms of registration of vehicles. Meanwhile, according to the data available with DTO (enforcement), Kamrup (M), the last fiscal year of 2013-14 saw the registration of a total
1870
Scooter
Total
In the last six months (April to October, 14), a total number of 2660 motor vehicle cases have been registered in the district transport office, out of which 2268 numbers of cases have been disposed. An amount of more than Rs 75 lac of fine and taxes have been realised during the same period.
number of 3790 motor vehicle cases. Out of that, 1487 were trucks, 147 were stage carriages, contact carriages, tourist buses and school buses, 610 were mini city buses, 1190 were autorickshaws, auto vans, trekkers, Tata Spacios, Savaris and Cruisers. Among those cases, 253 were registered against private vehicles and 103 were against two wheelers. Out of the total number of cases (3790) registered during the same fiscal, 4433 cases have been disposed, out of which spot fines have been realised from 1591 numbers of cases. Besides, an amount of Rs 1.67 Cr has been realised in the form of
fines and taxes by the transport department, Kamrup (M). In the last six months (April to October, 14), a total number of 2660 motor vehicle cases have been registered in the district transport office, out of which 2268 numbers of cases have been disposed. An amount of more than Rs 75 lac of fine and taxes have been realised during the same period. The month of November of the last year witnessed 74 numbers of cases and 27 numbers of vehicles have been seized by the transport officials. Besides, the target for collecting revenue by the transport depart-
558
111965
ment for the current fiscal has already exceeded in the month of November, 2014. The target of revenue collection is Rs 56 Cr for the fiscal year of 2014-15 and till the month of November last year, an amount of more than Rs 68 Cr had been collected by the concerned department. On the other hand, the district transport department was unable to achieve the target of revenue collection of Rs 112 Cr for last fiscal of 2013-14 and could only collect an amount of around Rs 104 Cr during the same period. mrinmoyee.hazarika@g-plus.in
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‘GOOD NEWS’
Organisers of to go ahead FROM THE WEBSITE OF aioc with schedule SAURAV KUMAR CHALIHA despite threats ADITYA GOGOI
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uthor Saurav Kumar Chaliha has imparted quite a few of his versions of ‘good news’ from 1998 on the first day of the year through Assamese dailies. In continuation of the tradition, the ‘Saurav Kumar Chaliha Anuragi Sangstha’ had created a website in 2010 to popularise his original Assamese work as well as their translations into other languages. Now at the end of its fifth year, the organisation has successfully uploaded 37 stories in Assamese, 47 English Translations and 11 Hindi translations. The remarkable good news of the website for the first day of this year was the Bengali translation of Chaliha’s 12 most read and widely accepted stories such as Aawaz, Bakhantika, Barcarolle, Ira, Duparia, Aachhanna, Sihoteu pahaar bogaale, Bhraman biroti, Heral, Semester sesh, Beethoven and Bina Kutir. The translations were done by Debasish Tarafdar. The final drafts of the translations were appropriately endorsed by Chaliha with the opinion that Tarfdar’s works have reached a pinnacle of crossing the borders of the original Assamese stories. Another important feature of the site is inclusion of Chaliha’s 8 articles under a sub-section called ‘Non-story’ that features English translations
The remarkable good news of the website for the first day of this year was the Bengali translation of Chaliha’s 12 most read and widely accepted stories of Kumbhir hatha-mukham, Pratham rachana. Likhu kiya?, Prerona, Galpar aror galpa, Sristir bedona, Bhal khabar and Ekhon nedekha chobi, penned by Pradip Acharya, Amritjyoti Mahanta, Jayashree Goswami Barthakur, Shisir Basumatari and Gayatri Bhattacharyya. The English translators of the 47 stories are late Kabin Phukan, D. N. Bezboruah, Arup Kumar Dutta, Dr. Deepika Phukan, Gayatri Bhattacharyya, Meenaxi Barkotoki, Uttam Kumar Borthakur, Biman Arandhara, Shakeel Zamal, Maitreyee Siddhanta Chakravarty, Manish Goswami, Rubaiyat Ali, Neeta Sharma, Mridumalay Lukhurakhon, Stuti Goswami, Aparna Bhattacharyya, Rabin Gohain, Ramanuj Dutta Choudhury, Nripen Dut-
ta Baruah, Prashanta Goswami, Jiban Goswami and Saurav Kumar Chaliha himself. Of the 11 Hindi translations, 10 were done by Dinkar Kumar and one by Anita Das Tandon. ‘Saurav Kumar Chaliha Anuragi Sangstha’ is a non-profit society established in 2009. The website called ‘A walk with Saurav Kumar Chaliha’ was inaugurated on the first day of January of the following year by Prof. Ranjit Kumar Dev Goswami. Beside the literary works, the website now allows its viewers to listen to the excerpts of two award-acceptance speeches by Chaliha in Assamese and English languages respectively. Audio links of two radio dramas, ‘Duporiya’ and ‘Sihateu pahar bogale’ and story-reading of ‘Habitat’ and two films, ‘Lakhtokiat Golam’ and ‘Bhal Khabar’ are also included in the multilingual site of www. sauravkumarchaliha.org. Altaf Mazid, President of the society, has requested the esteemed viewers to go through the site and put forward their comments in the site itself under the handler of ‘SKC Fan Society’. The site is also looking for volunteers to carry out translations into other Indian languages as well as to several foreign languages, such as France, German, Spanish, Portuguese and Persian.
he organisers of the All-India Oriental Conference (AIOC) in Gauhati University will go ahead with the scheduled programme in spite of the threat issued by some lesser known outfits to kill some of its participants. The organisers have approached Assam police seeking safety and security after some of the Muslim participants of the conference received threats from a lesser known organisation “Rastriya Hindu Sena”. The organisers have also assured that there will be no such untoward incidents during the three day conference which will start from January 2. “We have already contacted the state police. We have mailed the copies of the letters to them, which were sent to some of the scholars who have been invited for the conference. The police have ensured us that there will be no such incident during the conference. We will go ahead with the scheduled programme,” said Sujata Purkayastha, Joint secretary of the organising committee and a professor of the Sanskrit department of Gauhati University. Though at least seven participants of the AIOC to be held in Guwahati in January have dropped out after receiving threat letters, the organisers at the Sanskrit department of Gauhati University assured that there will be no such incident. “We have had talks with the scholars and tried to assured them of their safety. We are hopeful that they will be present during the event as it is very important. It’s not about Sanskrit but we have as many as 22 subjects in which the experts will present their papers,” she added. The threats have been sent under the letterhead “Rastriya Hindu Sena” and the address is of Bhartiya Vichar Sadhna publications, Sangh Karyalaya, Nagpore. A letter received by Jawaharlal Nehru University Arabic profes-
sor Rizwanur Rehman by speed post was sent from Vadodara, Gujarat. The letter has been sent individually to almost every scholar aspiring to participate in the conference from the Arabic, Persian and Islamic studies section. The letter clearly writes that “we warn you that never attend any AIOC including forthcoming Guwahati, Assam.” “This small letter is warning letter. If you will be over smart, our people will monitor you and very difficult to come back at your residence. Nobody will support you. Tell your Guru, Shishya (student, teacher, adhyapak) not to attend any AIOC. Otherwise …………Nil………. We have full details about your arrival, stay and many more (sic),” thus goes the letter’s content. Finally in bold letters, it concludes: “IF YOU COME AT GAUWHATI, ASSAM, OUR PEOPLE KILL YOU. SO THIS IS ALERT FOR YOU”. The organisers have sent a copy of the letter to the police department, which were sent to the Muslim scholars by that lesser known Rastriya Hindu Sena asking them to stay away from taking part in the event. More than 1000 participants will take part in the event from across the country. The organisers have also condemned such elements, which try to create disturbance in the society in the name of religion. “We condemn such acts and urge everybody to stand united for the good cause of society and education. We are glad to have organised the event and we are trying our best to hold it in a successful manner,” said Purkayastha. During the conference, papers on several subjects, including Sanskrit, Islamic Studies and Assamese, Pali, Persian, Arabic, Vedic, Iranian, Classical Sanskrit, Buddhism, Philosophy, Literature, Culture and Ethnicity of North East among others will be presented.
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In The News
GHC SETS NEW
ANOTHER GUIDELINES FOR BAILS SUICIDE ROCKS IIT-GUWAHATI T The HC has also G PLUS NEWS
he Gauhati High Court in a recent order issued directives to all courts in the state to verify all the necessary documents of bail surety holders through concerned departments before granting bail to any petitioner. The High Court observed that the identity of the person who provides the ‘surety bond’ on behalf of an accused or petitioner, needs to be thoroughly verified. “From now onwards, if a bail bonder provides land patta documents as surety to the Court, then the documents first need to be verified by the revenue department. Similarly if someone provides a pay slip, it also needs to be verified from the concerned author-
directed that the lawyer of a petitioner also needs to submit his license registration and identity card in such cases.
ity,” said public prosecutor advocate Z Kamar. Kamar added that the bail bond surety provider also needs to submit his voter ID card and photographs before the court. “Besides, his signature, thumb impression would also be taken compulsorily,” the PP said. The HC has also directed that the lawyer of a petitioner also needs to submit his license registration and identity card in such cases. “The High Court gave the directives as it shared deep concern on the matter where several persons have fled after receiving bail or have commited crime while on bail,” Kamar said. The high court was hearing a bail petition of one KG Brahma.
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New Cancer Detection Centre launched
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Cancer Detection Centre was launched at Dr. B Borooah Cancer Institute at Rani Community Health Centre on 3rd January 2015. Extensive IEC activities will be undertaken at the centre to educate the public about the seven warning signals for cancer, sign and symptoms for early detection of oral cavity, breast and cervical cancer. “The centre
was inaugurated by Shri Hemanta Talukdar, MLA from West Guwahati Constituency. The objective of the outreach programme is to conduct screening programme for early detection of cancer of oral cavity, breast and cervix. A team of experts from Dr. B Borooah Cancer Institute will visit Rani Community Health Centre once in a month.” officials said.
First Assamese steno book inaugurated
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he first scientific book on Assamese stenography Atyadhunik Asomiya Sonket Nirdeshok, was inaugurated at the 28th Guwahati Book Fair by renowned Assamese literary Bhabani Prasad Adhikari. Dr Birinchi Kumar Medhi, lyricist and retired professor, Gauhati University and Dinesh Baishya, former professor B Borooah College, were also present at the event. The maiden Assamese Ste-
nography book of 384 pages is written by eminent thinker and researcher in the field of technical aspects of language, Radha Kanta Medhi. This book would cater the needs and requirements of working journalists, people working in the various government department as well as readers or learners. The book is a result of 12 long years of research by the author in respect of Assamese stenography.
New GMDA chairman appointed
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resident of Save Guwahati Build Guwahati (SGBG), Dhiren Baruah has been appointed as the chairman of the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA). Baruah took charge as the GMDA chairman on Wednesday, after the confirmation by the Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on Monday afternoon. “I am confident and determined to serve the Guwahatians with honesty and
dedication. I humbly urge the city people to extend their support, co operation and guidance to me and the department in this respect.” Baruah said. This step by the Chief Minister has been welcomed by the Save Guwahati Build Guwahati (SGBG). The Association of Architects, Assam also welcomed the decision of the Government to appoint Dhiren Baruah as the chairman of the GMDA.
PRSI Guwahati Chapter gets National Award
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ublic Relations Society of India (PRSI), Guwahati Chapter bagged the prestigious award for best ‘Chapter Newsletter) for its journal Seven Sisters in the 36th All India National PR Conference held in Jaipur recently. The award was presented by Kailash Meghwal, Speaker of the Rajasthan Assembly and Gukab Kothari, Chief Editor of Rajasthan Patrika. Many distinguished and eminent PR experts, acade-
micians and professionals and media from all over the country were present at the event. The PRSI Guwahati Chapter Journal Seven Sisters is outcome of the hard effort by the Chapter to bring to the fore major events and activities undertaken by the Chapter. The journal contains rich contents covering insightful article in the field of PR in the North East, corporate communications and advertising.
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he most prestigious educational institute of the region-the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (IIT-G) has grabbed the headlines for wrong reasons in 2014. The premier institute witnessed at least three suicides last year while another one drowned in the Brahmaputra River earlier. The latest such tragedy occurred on Christmas when a final year B Tech student of IIT-G, Kaki Parameswara Rao, a native of Visakhapatnam district, was found hanging from the ceiling in his hostel room on Thursday afternoon. Hostel borders claimed that Parameswara Rao had committed suicide as he had failed in some subjects in previous examinations. He hailed from K Kothapadu village in Visakhapatnam and was pursuing his final year in mechanical engineering. Other hostellers saw him hung to the ceiling of his room. He was said to be with his friends the previous evening and after having dinner, had gone to his room in Barak Hostel on the IIT campus. Son of a paan shop owner, Rao had studied Intermediate in one of the corporate colleges in the Port City and had bagged a good rank in IIT-JEE. However, frequent incidents of suicide in IIT-G has tossed the debate on the competitive environment in IITs and the rising suicide rate.
Hostel borders claimed that Parameswara Rao had committed suicide as he had failed in some subjects in previous examinations. He hailed from K Kothapadu village in Visakhapatnam and was pursuing his final year in mechanical engineering.
Though academic pressure is often blamed, an alumni of IITG, Vikram Singh said, “The curriculum in IITs doesn’t put pressure on students but the pressure of excelling at everything you do makes you emotionally weak. More emphasis should be laid on support and counselling.” However in most of the cases, parents whose wards have committed suicides in IITs always assert that their children were academically brilliant. Psychiatrist and a researcher of human behavior, Shilpi Dutta said, “The shy high expectations from all quarters, including the students themselves result in such actions.”
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In The News
NEW YEAR’S EVE IN GHY Mishaps and incidents come down in numbers
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s per the strict guidelines set by the administration for serving of alcohol during the celebration of the New Year, the authorities refer it to be a successful end to the year 2014. The pubs and bars were also seen following the set guidelines as most bars throughout the city stopped serving alcohol and were shut by midnight. According to the administration there were no reports of accidents filed on December 31, 2014, whereas according to data provided by the 108-ambulance service, 22 numbers of accidents were reported from throughout the district for which, the reasons are unknown. On the New Year’s Eve a mishap was reported when a car driver rammed into the road divider after losing control due to being in the state of drunkenness at Silpukhuri. Deputy Commissioner, Dr. M. Angamuthu asserted, “We wanted to implement the guidelines in public interest and we consider it to be a successful conclusion and appreciate the co-operation of the people. The guidelines set were to ensure secure and safe celebrations of New Year and was in favor of the people of the city. The accidents reported by 108 also include the rural areas of the district.” “By conducting breath analysing tests in places all over the city, the traffic department has handed over ten people to the police on the eve of December 31. A total sum of Rs. 22,000 (approx.) was collected through fines that were charged to those driving in drunken state. The turn out of conducting such tests throughout the city has worked posi-
tively and in favor of both people and the administration as hardly any accidents were reported,” said Munin Das, Principal, drivers’ and conductors’ training school, Betkuchi Looking forward to welcome a safe and peaceful New Year, the city administration produced some strict measures and guidelines on the New Year celebrations around the city. In a press meet held at the office of the Deputy Commissioner a briefing was addressed for the 31st night celebrations. Speaking to the media, Deputy Commissioner Dr M Angamuthu and then SSP Anand Prakash Tiwari said that sale and serving of alcohol at liquour shops, bars, pubs, establishments with temporary liquor license
We wanted to implement the guidelines in public interest and we consider it to be a successful conclusion and appreciate the co-operation of the people. The guidelines set were to ensure secure and safe celebrations of New Year and was in favour of the people. The accidents reported by 108 also include the rural areas of the district
and other party hubs over the city would be only allowed till 10 pm, in line with existing rules. The New Year Eve parties in such establishments in the city would have to be over by 12.30 am. This was among a number of guidelines fixed by the Kamrup Metro district administration to ensure a peaceful New Year. “10 pm is the line for serving of drinks and 12:30 is the time limited to conclude the parties or any kind of celebration. Temporary permission would only be provided with the recommendation of the SSP but on violation of the guidelines, strict action will be taken against such properties,” mentioned M Angamuthu. The administration had
formed and deployed 15 squads to ensure the enforcement of the rules regarding serving and sale of alcohol in events and parties. The squads comprised of Magistrates, Additional DCs, police staff and excise officials who patrolled the city. The police also conducted nightlong patrolling across the city to avoid any kind untoward incidents from taking place. To prevent drunk driving and any kind of public nuisance the patrol parties were deployed in prominent locations around the city that were on duty until early in the morning. The places, which had more gathering of people had special squads to monitor such areas and breath analysing tests were conducted on all the passing vehicles. kalyan.deb@g-plus.in
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dministration and government implementing such guidelines is welcome as long as it is logical and can be easily implemented at the ground level. Today youngsters are not allowed to drink unless they are 21 year old, but by setting such guidelines, the administration is somehow also promoting illegal drinking since there are people who drink in their cars itself. The restrictions also create unnecessary confusion in the minds of the people.
he setting of guidelines has worked positively in favor of the people since in comparison to the past few years, this years’ celebration could be seen being concluded by 12:30 to 1:00 am and lesser people were seen wandering about the streets, which holds no point at all. Since, such kind of celebrations has only been developed by generations over the past 10 to 15 years and has been derived from the western civilization, these guidelines will help in keeping things intact.
he more strict the guidelines, the more people tend to break the rules. But it is about one’s own moral values and one should know that the consumption of alcohol would only harm one’s body. If you love yourself then you would not indulge in such a habit. Moreover, today’s generation indulges in alcohol for any kind of celebration.
uch kind of celebrations is wrong in such circumstances when so many people in parts of the state are mourning the lost lives of their loved ones. In such circumstances, people going out to celebrate is not rational. In any other situation, such celebrations are not wrong when confined to their personal places and the set guidelines for the celebration of the New Year’s Eve was appropriate for a situation like this.
t was very essential to control such activities. The involvement of alcohol is not necessary for one to celebrate an occasion and the young generation has become more fanatic towards the intake of alcohol during any kind of celebration.
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Society
THE GAUHATI CLUB
Being one of the most prominent landmarks of the city, the place stands tall as the oldest clubhouse of Guwahati. KALYAN DEB
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ocated in the heart of the city, the Gauhati Club holds significance as one of the most prominent places in Guwahati. So much so that the entire area is know by the name of Gauhati Club. The place was earlier known as Company Bagan before the club was shifted to this location in the year 1915. The club has always been a popular place to catch up with acquaintances and soak in the ambience. Since, the club culture has been derived from the Britishers, the Gauhati Club was established as a regression center in the early days of British governance. It is said that the scenic beauty surrounded by the mighty Brahmaputra, lining the hills with a silver splash and adding to its charm attracted the Europeon officers and that is when a club, christened the European Club of Guwahati was established in the winter of 1894. Previously situated in the present Judges’ bungalow, the club was founded as a place of togetherness and an oasis of exclusivity that resulted from their lack of interaction with the local community. The club served another very important purpose as it was the the first meeting place for young British officials stationed in town and ladies who came to India from England every winter. “Since the families of the club members stayed in London, the club was more of a second home to its members. The Commissioners, Governors and other officers were the only club members back in the days,” asserted Prajeet Guha, honorary secretary of Guwahati Club. Known as ‘The European Club’ of Guwahati back then, the club had for its members, the games of Bridge, Billiards, Table Tennis, Lawn Tennis and Badminton for its members and also had fishing boats to make it a place of fun and frolic. It dates back to the summer of 1901 when F. W. Sudmerson, the first principal of Cotton College, Guwahati came to the city and due to the disenchantment with the town club members, they took care to ensure a regular supply of ice to his bungalow room to ‘cool him down.’ Back in the days, the only Indians that were allowed into its hallowed precincts were the menial workers. This attitude towards the Indians led an elite section of Guwahatians to start a parallel club, the India Club in the year 1933. During the freedom movement, the European Club (now known as The Gauhati Club) was considered as an eyesore for the nationalist and was considered to be a symbol of imperialism. Disaster struck the club when one winter night in 1907, fire broke out in
The over a century old billiards table
The club tries to stick to the tradition of having live music as these days it is just about the beats and not vocals. Back in the days, music was about lyrics playing with the music which had more emotions
the club bungalow that was known to the common people as the ‘andha bungla’ for which the cause was never found out despite best efforts. After Independence, nationalist litterateur Ambikagiri Roychoudhury admitted, “We destroyed the European Club by setting fire to it. To us it was a symbol of exploitation of our country. The building was razed to the ground. No
one realised what went wrong and we all laughed.” After the fire, a new building was arranged to house the club - the present site of the High Court. The character and facilities of the club remained the same although a small golf course was added to it. Unfortunately for the club members, the club had to move again in the year 1950, since
it had to vacate the premises as the Government of the day acquired the entire land and buildings thereon, for the construction of the High Court. The burra sahebs of two prominent steamer companies, RSN Co and IGN Co who were operating in Guwahati then came forward to rescue the club from closure and anchored two steamers, “Dilwara” and “Cashmere” at the Uzanbazar Ghat to house the club as temporary arrangement. The present premises were taken on lease for a consideration of Rs. 250 per month in the year 1915 by then President of the club E.S. Kaye and members C.R.S. Hamilton, C.L. Weldon and D. Skyes and the Club has functioned from there ever since. Spread upon an approximate area of 15,000 sq ft, the club was renamed ‘The Gauhati Club’, an evening club and non-profit making co-operative society, with all the members being
equal shareholders. A billiards room, a bar and a card room were added to the building and the lawn was converted into a tennis court. Years on, it is from this rented premises that the club still functions. It was only after Independence that the club admitted Indians as full members and S.N. Baruah, B.C. Das, Mahmud Ali and P.P. Duara were among the first to have the privilege. Justice Ramlabhaya became the first Indian president of the club. The facilities that the Gauhati Club has to offer includes a plush cards room, a scrabble corner, table tennis, library and a billiards room with two original slate tables, which are now over a hundred years old. The main hall doubles as a projection room. The bars too are very conveniently located - three indoors and one alfresco. The events of the Gauhati Club are a reflection of the various seasons and festivals like new year’s day, valentines day, etc. “The club tries to stick to the tradition of having live music as these days it is just about the beats and not vocals. Back in the days, music was about lyrics playing with the music which had more emotions,” said Tridip Prasad Barua, honorary treasurer of the club. In essence, it takes pride in capturing the different moods of the different months. For this, an event calendar is chalked out well in advance so that the members are informed and can make the most of them. Sometimes events are held for no particular reason - just for the fun of it! All in all, there is a lot of interaction throughout the year. kalyan.deb@g-plus.in
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Ward Watch
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The campaign started on a high but has it continued with the same fervour and enthusiasm.
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ince the launch of the biggest cleanliness drive in India, the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan officially launched by Narendra Modi on October 2, 2014 where the Prime Minister himself brandished a broom and cleaned roads, the campaign has come a long way. Considered as India’s largest ever cleanliness drive, the campaign was participated in by 3 million government employees and schools and college students of the country. But the question that still hangs in the air is that after months of the launch of the drive, are the people and administration still committed to the drive. The campaign also hit Guwahati as several groups of people initially took part in the cleanliness drive involving government employees and various other organisations. Citizens could be seen moving out their homes wielding with brooms and brushing through the dirt that remained stacked on the roads in their respective areas. Places like the B Borooah Cancer Institute, also actively took part in the drive launching the ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and ‘Nirmal Asom Abhiyan’. In October, employees of the institute, cancer patients, cancer survivors, social activists, actors, singers and other celebrities participated in the cleanliness drive in and around the institute. On the backdrop of the Prime Minister’s campaign Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi launched a cleanliness drive ‘MANASA’ — ‘Mukhyamantrir Asomor Seuj Aru Nirmal Abhijan - to produce a cleaner and greener Assam. Placing MANASA as an extended support to the campaign envisaged by PM Modi, the officers and staff of the Commissionerate of Land Records and Surveys launched a cleanliness drive at its offices located in Rupnagar, Santipur, Dakhingaon and Beltola. The motive of the drive was
On the backdrop of the Prime Minister’s campaign Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi launched a cleanliness drive ‘MANASA’ — ‘Mukhyamantrir Asomor Seuj Aru Nirmal Abhijan to produce a cleaner and greener Assam. Placing MANASA as an extended support to the campaign envisaged by PM Modi, the officers and staff of the Commissionerate of Land Records and Surveys launched a cleanliness drive at its offices located in Rupnagar, Santipur, Dakhingaon and Beltola. mainly concentrated on maintaining cleanliness in public places, including public toilets, government offices, educational institutions, police stations, cinema halls and any other place of public importance. In Kamrup (Metro), the drive was carried out by 27 squads, consisting of magistrates, officials from the Guwahati Municipal Corporation, members of NGOs and police personnel. The teams visited 320 locations and inspected the condition of the public places.
POST DRIVE Although initially on several occasions, people could be seen actively taking part in the cleanliness drive, there are several places in the city where the campaign was only witnessed in the initial stages. In some of the areas, people still complain that the drive was carried out just for namesake and for promotional purposes. “Though members of the mahila samiti here launched such a program in the region, the drive was carried out with enthusiasm, but gradually lost steam with time. The people are concerned only about the cleanliness of their personal premises or at best up to the front of their respective houses, but the garbage remains stacked by the roadside itself,” asserted Bharat Das, a resident of Baghorbori, Panjabari speaking about the Baghorbori Asomi Mahila Samiti’s drive ‘Nijor Paduli Nijor Suburi’ in response to the PM’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. “Around the city, several NGOs, organisations and personals actively took part in the campaign but in
most cases, it was only carried out for promotional purposes to get coverage from the news channels. People came out with brooms and brushed through the streets for a few meters and after being interviewed by the news channels, the drive was over at the departure of the channels’ cameras and reporters. Apart from a few genuine organisations around the city that carry out such activities on a regular basis, other such drives could be seen only for a day,” said Dilip Talukdar, a resident of Hengrabari where various organisations took active part during the introduction of the drive but later on, no such activity was to be seen. Among others, Rupanjan Saikia, a resident of Six mile shared his view that, “Such campaigns have helped in creating awareness among the people. People who earlier used to only clean their own premises now show their concern by cleaning the street in front of their houses, which explains a gradual evolution among the people regarding cleanliness. I myself have become keener to keep my area clean and ensure that no garbage is thrown on to the streets.”
MAYOR’s SAY “Unlike the organisations or individuals, government officials are continuing with the cleanliness drives all over the city. Locally the councilors of the respective wards are carrying out the cleanliness drive throughout the city. In recent activities, the drive was carried out from Zoo Road up to the Six Mile where the entire road was cleaned. The drive that was carried out under MANASA - ‘Mukhyamantrir Asomor Seuj Aru Nirmal Abhijan’,” asserted Abir Patra, city Mayor. “The drive also saw the participation of the local councilor (ward number 24) Paresh Kalita, K Vishwanathan, Commissioner, Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) and the residents,” Patra added. On future projects the mayor asserted, “We are soon going to carry out a drive to clean the historic Basishta temple and the nearby region, for which planning is in process and will be initiated within a short period of time.” kalyan.deb@g-plus.in
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Health
How is your
liver?
Importance of proteins
Infections and illness Viral hepatitis A, B and C and autoimmune hepatitis attack the liver cells directly causing inflammation. Without proper treatment, hepatitis can cause cirrhosis of the liver (hardening and scarring of liver tissue) and may gradually lead to liver failure.
Tuberculosis
Although, clinically silent, can affect the liver once the bacteria causing tuberculosis gain entry into the liver and colonize it. In an attempt to fight infection, the liver responds to colonizing bacteria, leading to a tumor formation. This condition is called as hepatic tuberculosis.
Intestinal infections
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sk a lay person what causes liver damage and you will get an invariable answer: heavy drinking. But it is not the only thing that can harm your liver. The liver is the largest internal organ of the body and is involved in more than 500 different functions of the body including digestion, metabolism, nutrients’ storage and removal of toxins. So, there can be several things and health conditions that can unknowingly cause liver damage.
Alcohol
Heavy alcohol consumption is the most common cause of liver damage. When you drink alcohol, the liver gets diverted from its other functions and focuses mainly on converting alcohol to a less toxic form. Absorption of alcohol by the liver causes fatty liver disease, inflammation of the liver and cirrhosis.
Obesity
People who are obese have excess amount of body fat, which tends to accumulate around the liver, causing what is known as a fatty liver disease. Obesity is also linked to cirrhosis of liver and liver failure.
Diabetes
Having diabetes increases the risk of liver disease by 50 percent. People with diabetes due to insulin resistance have high levels of insulin in their blood, which triggers abdominal weight gain. This causes the liver to store fat internally, causing fatty liver disease.
High salt intake
High salt intake is well known to increase blood pressure, but it can also cause fatty liver disease by build-
ing up fluid in the liver (water retention) and swelling it up.
Smoking
Although cigarette smoke does not have a direct effect on liver function but the harmful chemicals in cigarette smoke increase oxidative stress of the system after reaching the liver, causing irreversible damaging to the liver cells.
Overuse of medications
Overuse of over-the-counter drugs and certain prescription drugs is known to cause liver damage. Some of these drugs include antidepressants, mood stabilizers, corticosteroids (used for treating inflammation) and pain relievers. It’s therefore important to review the side effects and adverse effects of medications before taking them.
Nutritional supplements
Research suggests that dietary or nutritional supplements can increase the production of certain liver enzymes when taken in excess amounts, causing damage. A well-known cause of liver toxicity is overdose of vitamin A.
Inappropriate use of alternative medicines
You may switch to alternative remedies to avoid the side effects of medicines. But herbal remedies, too, can be harmful to the liver in excess amounts.
Chemotherapy
People undergoing chemotherapy for cancer treatment have a risk of damaging their livers because of the associated side effects of the drugs.
Caused by the yeast Candida interferes with the detoxification function of the liver causing damage.
Pesticides and heavy metals
Exposure to chemicals in pesticides and heavy metals through vegetables, fruits and adulterated foods and can also damage the liver. These toxins get stored in liver over a lifetime to cause liver damage.
Tips for a healthy liver
Maintain healthy weight by avoiding fatty foods and staying fit. Replace junk foods with healthy foods from all food groups such as grains, fruits, dairy products and vegetables. Avoid fad diets, which might expose your liver to stressful conditions. Exercise regularly to burn excess fat, if you are overweight. Before taking any medicine, look for warnings of liver toxicity on the label. Follow dosage recommended by your doctor. Consult your doctor if you are taking multiple medications for different conditions to ensure they are not damaging your liver. Good hygiene plays an important role in preventing viral infections. Hepatitis infection can be contracted through contaminated food, water, blood and other body fluids, especially when you are travelling abroad. Check for outbreaks before travelling. Do not share razors or needles with anyone. Be cautious about conditions while body piercing or tattooing. You could consider vaccination against hepatitis. Drink plenty of fluids. Instead of having coffee, tea or aerated drinks, have fresh fruit juices and loads of water. This will help the liver to detoxify the system. Quit smoking. Smoking not only damages the liver by itself but also increases the toxic effect of medicines you might be taking on the liver. Limit alcohol intake. The more you drink, the more likely you are to damage your liver. If you have diabetes or hypertension, get a medical checkup done regularly. Keep a check on you glucose, fat and cholesterol levels, which might cause fatty liver disease. Your liver has a remarkable regenerative capacity and ability to heal itself. By over-indulging in unhealthy habits, you are abusing your liver and inviting life-threatening complications for yourself.
HEALTH TIP Eat breakfast within an hour of waking up to give your body the jump start it needs. Don’t skip breakfast but at the same time don’t stuff yourself full of a fry up. Make it a healthy start to the day.
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roteins are one of the most essential components known for its function of building new tissues and regenerating torn-out tissues. Proteins to the body are same as the bricks to the house. Hence, while its requirement is highest in the growing age, its utility never diminishes until death. Proteins help you to get over physical damages, building muscles, toning body and replacing dead blood cells. Now, what is important to know about proteins is that these are made up of total 22 amino acids, out of which 10 amino acids are needed to be supplied from outside, and rest 12 are produced by the body itself. These 10 amino acids which have to be supplied to the body through foods constantly for proper growth and maintenance are called essential amino acids. The quantity of these essential amino acids in a food is what determines the protein quality of the food. The protein quality of a food diet is an The protein important informaquality of a tion a person should food diet is have while maintainan important ing his/her diet. Not information a every kind of protein person should gives equal effects to have while the body, and just by maintaining his/ eating large quantity her diet. Not every of a protein rich food, kind of protein gives equal effects you may not get all to the body, and muscular as you wish. just by eating The composition of large quantity of a the amino acids of the protein rich food, protein food should you may not get all match with the body muscular as you requirement, only wish. then it gives a good effect. The quality of a protein is given by its “Biological Value” (BV). The BV of whole egg is highest and scaled as 100, followed by milk, fish, meat, unpolished rice, wheat and groundnuts in a serial order. Generally, the habit of Indians taking cereals and pulses together is very healthy. This is because, all cereals and pulses are deficient in some amino acids, but the deficiency of cereals is covered by the pulses and vice-versa. Each body protein is made up of different composition of amino acids and is designed to perform a specific work. No protein can be replaced with other protein and hence, the variety of protein foods should be eaten in abundance to avoid any kind of deficiency. Even if one amino acid is absent from your food, it will lead to some deficiency in your body just as one missing letter from a word makes the word meaningless. In India, which is proved to have a highly malnourished population, proper protein nutrition especially in growing age and young adults is matter of concern. Monisha Choudhury Senior Research Fellow IICPT, Regional Centre, Guwhati
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YOUR LIFE WITHIN Marcus Bach
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ou are a distinctive and individual expression of a Creative Force. You are not a blueprint or a carbon copy or a ditto of anyone past, present, or future. You are you and there is no one quite like you in the world. You don’t look exactly like anyone else, you don’t live exactly like anyone else. There are things you can do better than anyone else can do them, and there are qualities and talents that no one else can possess in exactly the same way that you do. There are thoughts that are your own special revelation. That which makes you YOU is personal, unique, and exclusive. All of this is a reflection of a world and a lifewithin. Talk about how to be a success! The successful person is simply the one who does his or her best with the things he or she can do better than anyone else.
Talk about living well! Who lives better that the ones who are true to their own inner light? Talk about being interesting! What is more interesting than the person who is being him or herself? Talk about how to be happy! The happy, self-unfolded people are those who, with a will to believe in the world and the life within, have found that the secret of really getting the most out of life is to make the most of the qualities that are innately their own. This inner world grows as we will to believe in it. It is not through searching or feverish groping that we enter into it. It is through the gateway of our will to believe. You will to believe that because you are an individual expression of God there is purpose, real and meaningful, in your life, and you will to believe that to achieve this
purpose you are also equipped with the talent and potential necessary for its achievement. Will to believe it! There is that within each of us that makes us great--I do not mean greatness in the sense of getting one’s name in the headlines or making a million, but greatness in the sense of coming to terms with God and life. We might call it getting hold of what we are and have and want to be. For it is the originality in each of us ad not our uniformity which gives life its deepest meaning. In this world within, your world, you are the most important figure. There is a place that no one else can fill. There is an influence that no one else can impart. There is a life that no one else can life quite as well as you can live it. What you do with your life within, in terms of self-realization, self-awareness, self-denial and self-expression, is the greatest challenge that can come to you.
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he hobbit looked back at me in a strange way. Those horrible eyes had a strange affect on me. And an equally spine-chilling smile cracked on its crinkled face. I froze mid-way. Oh God, please! This is not happening to me! I tried to prop myself onto the pillow but my eyes were too heavy with sleep and I allowed my body to be taken over by whatever strange feeling was now coursing through it. The last thing I saw was the hobbit moving towards me, cackling in glee and frothing in the mouth. It must have been an infinite expanse of time when I just kept floating in and out of a bizarre dream. However, in a while I was flying as fast as possible high up through the sky, the wind painfully stinging my face. In a bat of an eyelid I was amongst a group of noisy men accoutred in war armour, riding horses and brandishing sharp shiny sabres. I looked around and found myself in an army of people who were all shouting slogans while waving their swords towards the sky. I too was doing the same. “Let’s show the enemy our might! They cannot take over us! Hail to our country!” My thoughts were incoherent! A thousand questions crossed my mind! However, in a fraction of a second, at the general’s command, we all charged forward in our horses. In front of me, I could see a dust storm charging at us and in no time at all, the deafening clanging of swords. It was a bloody battle where many of my comrades lost their lives. But the enemy retreated and we kept our land! I was elated and sad as I slept in my tent that night! The rain started to pour heavily just before dawn and I woke up with a start to the clap of loud thunder. My little shack at the corner of the footpath, below the temple stairs was flooded and whatever clothes I had bundled in a plastic packet was soaked, which would probably not dry for the next couple of days. I started shivering. Oh God, for some respite! At
the crack of dawn, I gathered the tattered blanket some Samaritan had donated a couple of months back around me and walked a short distance to the bank of the river to relieve myself. My associates were there too and we all started talking about how people these days have become stingy about giving. Yes, there are some good people but they too come occasionally to donate food, their old clothes and shoes. Oh, how we wished the government would do something for beggars like us! If I was a Minister, I would have done a lot for down-trodden people, one of my associates blurted, with an evil smirk on his face. The sun was trying to peep through the clouds and I decided to hang out my clothes on the railing of the footpath! I leaned against the stone wall lining the footpath, with my hands stretched out, expecting alms from the visitors to the temple, while my tummy growled in anticipation! I fell asleep again, with open palms, resting on my knee! The car screeched to a halt! I woke up and found my driver looking back at me, with a stricken look on his face. “What happened?” He stammered that there was a cat which crossed the road and so he was now waiting for another car to cross over first! I told him to move on even though he was hesitant. As the car swung through the office gate, I found a lot of people peeping through the car window and then hastily following it. I gestured them to come to my office room. As I got off the car, they barraged me with a lot of questions! I said nothing, nodding and shaking my head at intervals! My files were arranged in front of me. I unwrapped the paan from a small piece of torn newspaper and greedily put it into my mouth. Now for some personal phone-calls. After skimming through the headlines of the newspaper, I called the peon to send in the visitors one by one. Most of them wanted work, contracts, business deals. I listened half-heartedly,
looking up only once, savouring my paan all the time, spitting time and again into the dustbin! One of them wanted to meet me in private and while handing me a brown envelope, promised to give me more if only I gave him the tender. Okay, I said, come home tonight! Let’s talk! Well, well! Who do we have here? As this young lithe twenty something girl walked into my office room, saying she wanted to work, my face lit up, a little too lecherously! The Church bell rang and I jumped up with a start. In the distance, I could hear the temple playing the Gayatri Mantra. I looked at the clock near my bed. It had stopped at 1.15am. I have to change the battery. I turned around to put my arms around my wife, when I realised that the space was empty. Where has she gone at this hour? I switched on the lights of the room. Oh, what is this? Where am I? I was in a single-bedded room with a kitchen accommodation in the far corner. As I looked around, I found that the room also had a small prayer area, with a maroon coloured velvet mat on the floor, with the top right hand corner folded at an angle. The ajaan in a mosque drifted romantically in the light breeze outside. That’s the time I realised I had to announce for prayer too. I quickly went through the ritualistic ablutions and called for prayer. In a couple of minutes, the mosque was swarming with people from the neighbourhood. After the prayers, a few persons stayed back to discuss about ideas to improve the syllabus in the Madrassas, something that is the need of the hour. It was well past noon when I woke up with the remote lying on my chest and my legs at an obnoxious angle. The Hobbit was no longer there on the screen but the channel was playing a new movie, “Frozen”.
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our body is like a hard shell. And your mind, the inner self is like water. You are like water inside. Nature of water is cooling and flowing. But when the innermost, which is like water, is burning with jealousy, anger, frustration and all the fires you put inside, then the water boils and its cooling nature disappears. Then how does one cool the water? Just imagine a pot and underneath are all these burning sticks. To cool the water you have to remove these sticks. All emotions are linked with people, objects and events. Catching on to objects, people or relationships hinders freedom, liberation. You are hankering for some greater joy that is not there, not going to be there. So, remove all this firewood and the water will become cooler. Because “cool” is the nature of water. When all these other negative stresses, burning sticks are removed, water will possess all its natural qualities — humbleness, humility, and naturalness — just like the nature of water which flows down. In the Bhagavad Geeta, Lord Krishna talks about all the good qualities. And then He adds that they are already in you. Just like in an atom, the core is positive and the negativity is peripheral. Know that it’s not in the core. Your nature is calmness, coolness. If it wasn’t your nature, you would never feel at home in it. Mind means moods, thoughts, opinions, ideas, all these things that we collect. And, ‘no mind’ is meditation. Yoga, meditation and spirituality are about giving comfort to your soul and transforming all the negative tendencies in the mind. When you meditate, you go off the influence of the mind and go into the self. The mantra of knowledge is — in this world there is no other. The mantra of love is — there is no one who doesn’t belong to me. When the mind is free from all impressions and concepts, you are liberated. When you know that everything is changing — all relationships, people, body, feelings — suddenly the mind, which clings on to misery, comes back to you. A fulfillment, centeredness, a subtle solid strength comes from within. Then if fame comes, money comes, it doesn’t touch you. It comes or doesn’t come, it doesn’t matter to you.
His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Ji tinat ATIFA MASOOD
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WEATHERED BY BLUES Work In Progress has been doing live gigs in the city for quite some time now and with seasoned musicians at the helm, it wants to make sure that the show will go on. KALYAN DEB
Members of WIP (L to R) John Phukan, Prasanta Das, Nibir Bhunyan & Pritam Bhunyan
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ork In Progress was formed in the year 2012 by people with similar musical tastes. The roots of the band goes back to the year 2002, when the band then existed as Celestial Doom with current members Nibir Bhuyan, Pritam Bhuyan and John Phukan. The Guwahati based band, since then has come a long way as WIP has carved out a distinct identity for itself among the rock music fans and are looking out to venture the unexplored territories to impart their brand of music making. A collaboration of musicians with like-minded musical taste, Work In Progress consists of Nibir Bhuyan (Guitar), John Phukan (Vocals & Guitar), Pritam Bhuyan (Drums) and Prasanta Das (Bass). Prasanta who is a new member, is a veteran musician and a programmer in a recording studio of his own. Preetam Bhuyan, a self-taught drummer started his journey with bands such as Metalheads and Dorian Platonic during the late 80s including Celestial Doom. The drummer is also a teacher and runs his own grooming school for the aspiring drummers named Beats, which has
around forty-five students and over the years has produced some of the best known drummers of today’s times. John Phukan the front man, before being a part of WIP, has proved his mettle with bands like Celestial Doom, Swatantra and Stoic. He is also a sound engineer and is currently working for a prominent radio station in the city. Nibir Bhuyan a self-taught musician apart being the guitarist and songwriter for the band is also an engineer in water resources. The founder of Celestial Doom, Nibir has been associated with a number of projects including Shakti Peeth and Fret Wrek. Taking to G Plus, Nibir Bhuyan said, “Since northeast has always been a motherland to rock music irrespective of the genres, the support of the people has a key role and of course the people are supportive and we feel like pure rock music can only be found in northeast. Not only as bands but also as individual musicians, it has always been a struggle, but the zeal and perseverance has made the bands of northeast to make different kinds of music and so they say that northeast is the rock capital of the country.” He added, “In the current music
scenario, which is still growing at least the bands are getting paid. Since, I have been playing live music for the past ten years, I personally have experienced a tremendous change. Since most places these days have DJs rather than live music, pubs like Cheers Crossroads and Café Hendrix are helping the musicians to an incredible extent. It is very different from the days when musicians had to carry amps on their back and promote their own shows. But the band still believes in playing good gigs where money might not be involved but it is for a better cause”, he added. On the originals composed by WIP that have been well-accepted by the fans and followers, John added, “ WIP has some stuff in the pipeline, apart from those that have already been released. Funky Love, Bad Weather Blues and Sunset are all based on social issues and discusses the intense topic of prostitution and what makes one get into such a profession.” The experiences and innovations over the years has provided the band with what it takes to get the crowd come to the edge of a stage with their eclectic blend of Blues/Funk compositions.
On the sidelines of the band, guitarist Nibir Bhuyan is currently working on a solo project titled Your Eyes, which will feature various prominent musicians of the city. “WIP has got its own genre and when one tries to explore one’s musical abilities, one has to play solo. Similarly, I wanted to venture out with some kind of experimental music. Basically, doing a solo will provide complete freedom in exploring genres such as pop, rock, funk and metal and that’s why I am working with different musicians,” said Bhuyan. Along with John Phukan and Giytartha Phukan, former member of Euphonic Trance who have done the vocals and guitar parts respectively, the album will also feature Prasanta Das, David Goldsmith (Axis), Kundal Goswami (Eclipse), and Yashira Rehman. The album is being produced by Radha Borooah Panesar. “Nibir approached me for the album in which he wanted to explore his musical dimensions. I was inspired by his honest reflections of the album so we started out with
a couple of songs. I was in charge of three songs and the rest are composed and written by Nibir himself,” asserted Gytartha. “Ninety per cent of the album is almost done and we are hopeful of releasing it this Year with the blessings and support from everyone,” he added. Along with the title song ‘Your Eyes’ that is sung by Nibir himself, the album also consist of songs such as ‘Unconditional’ by Kundal Goswami, ‘Take what it takes’ by David Goldsmith, ‘Somewhere over the rainbow’ by Yashera Rehman, ‘Mr. Baker’s field’, ‘Sunset’ and ‘Bad Weather Blues’ by John Phukan. The album will also feature a reprise of Celestial Doom’s Steely Night. kalyan.deb@g-plus.in
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Entertainment
Anushka is Virat’s wife? Amitabh Bachchan denies starring in ad campaign by PMO
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mitabh Bachchan put to rest the rumours that he may be involved in an advertisement campaign for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Reports had suggested that the ad campaign was for promoting communal harmony in the country. Big B has been the face of the polio campaign by the Ministry of Health called ‘Do Boond Zindagi Ki’. The actor has also campaigned for Gujarat tourism when Narendra Modi was the Chief Minister of the state.
Sunny Leone’s new year resolution for PM Modi
Nicole Kidman to star opposite Ajay Devgn in ‘Shivay’?
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pleasing-blunder (obviously for Anushka and Virat), but one can’t blame him for this goof -up. That’s because it was the body language and gestures of Virat and Anushka, where former blew a kiss towards his lady love cheering him from the stands, which may have confused the Aussie presenter. In fact, it is not for the first time when Anushka is seen cheering her beau during any match. Even in the past their PDAs up till great extent provided fodder to the gossip mills. So now with reports pertaining to Virat and Anushka’s being with each other getting thicker with every passing day, let’s hope that this accidental prophesy of Slater turns into reality soon.
Aamir’s ‘PK’ eyes entry into the `400 crore club t indeed feels good when actors look beyond borders and industries to work in each other’s films. And if the latest reports are anything to go by, then Hollywood beauty Nicole Kidman may star in ‘Shivay’, a film starring Ajay Devgn. Touted as one of Ajay’s most ambitious projects and his second directorial venture, ‘Shivay’ will re-
ost people make a New Year resolution for themselves, but Bollywood starlet Sunny Leone to make one for none other than the Prime Minister! Speaking to a leading daily, the ‘Ragini MMS 2’ actress stated that she wanted to make a resolution for PM Narendra Modi. She wants PM Modi to assist in making it easier for NRIs like her to start businesses in India. Considering that the Prime Minister has set an example by interacting with NRIs in America and Australia this year, it doesn’t seem too long till the resolution is fulfilled. We do hope her resolution for Modi bears fruit fast enough, although people would surely love to know what her own resolution for 2015 is.
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ell in this part of the world all we die hard fans of Cricket and Bollywood may still be struggling to know about the relationship status of Virat and Anushka, but for some the duo are already the soul-mates. And what made us say so is, one of the goof-ups performed by Australian commentator, Michael Slater, who during his commentary on the final day of the third test between India and Australia at MCG, addressed Anushka as Virat’s wife. However, the ex Aussie cricketer soon realized his mistake soon and hurriedly re-described Anushka as Kohli’s ‘fiancee’. Wink... Though Slater performed this
portedly go on floors in a few days. The film will also be a launch-pad for veteran actress Saira Banu’s grand-niece Sayesha. However, there has been no confirmation from the makers of ‘Shivay’ on Kidman’s role in the film. But the buzz certainly suggests that the Hollywood star may act in the film.
Ranbir Kapoor to add extra kilos for Sanjay Dutt biopic
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ollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor is a heartthrob of many girls. His female fan following has been a dedicated lot, ever since his debut in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Saawariya’ in 2007. The latest buzz surrounding the actor these days, is that he is about to add some extra kilos for Sanjay Dutt’s biopic. The blue-eyed boy of Kapoor ‘khandaan’ will reportedly be seen in a somewhat beefed up look, to match Sanju’s physique. In an inter-
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ajkumar Hirani’s ‘pk’ continues to reign supreme at the box office and set new records with last week’s release - Anurag Kashyap’s ‘Ugly’ - failing to woo moviegoers. Stating that the film has collected just about Rs 2 crore in its opening weekend, exhibitor Rajesh Thadani says, “The film has received appreciation but the collection is not up to the
mark. Aamir Khan’s ‘pk’, on the other hand, has crossed the Rs 200-crore mark.” Unlike other films this year, ‘pk’ has managed to do well even in its second week. Trade analyst Amod Mehra says, “It collected Rs 53 crore this weekend and also recorded the fastest Rs 200 crore in Hindi cinema. Ugly got the critics’ nod but failed to lure the audience. The only advantage is its modest budget and so, it won’t lose much.” Talking of the box office statistics for 2014, Vishal Anand, head of Operations, Fun Cinemas, suggests that ‘pk’ has done better than last year’s Xmas release, ‘Dhoom 3’. Thadani adds: “’pk’ did slow business in smaller cities initially but given the controversies surrounding the film, the audience has been flocking to the theatres.”
Actor Sidharth Shukla fined for drunk driving
view with a leading daily, the director of the biopic—Rajkumar Hirani said that Ranbir will do full justice to the role, and he is keen on putting up some weight to get into the character’s requirement. Now, we have all seen ‘Barfi’ Kapoor as a chocolate boy, who has girls drooling all over him. But to see him in an intense role and that too playing Sanju baba on screen will surely be a delectable treat to the eyes.
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elevision actor Sidharth Shukla of ‘Balika Vadhu’ fame was fined Rs.2,000 by traffic police for driving under the influence of alcohol on New Year’s Eve. His license was also confiscated. A police official said he paid the fine and was asked to be present in court on Thursday morning. “On Wednesday night, Sidharth Shukla was found driving his car under the influence of alcohol. His license was immediately confiscated and he paid a fine of Rs.2,000,” an official from Juhu police station said. The actor was reportedly partying with his friends in Juhu on New Year’s Eve.
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Game relea Middle Earth: Shadow Of Mordor
M ovie M eview r Cast: Rajinikanth, Sonakshi Sinha, Anushka Shetty, Jagapathi Babu Director: K. S. Ravikumar
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hrough his numerous films, interviews and his illustrious career, many Rajinikanth fans have asked the quintessential question that has given birth to several legendary folklores - is there nothing Rajini can’t? ‘Lingaa’ seems to have been made to answer that very question, twice. Set in two eras, Rajinikanth plays the role of the gregarious royal King Lingeshwara and his crooked, yet lovable grandson, Lingaa. With a simple-sounding storyline, ‘Lingaa’ opens in modern-day India, with a group of worried villagers contemplating the reopening of a 70-yearold temple. It must be said of director KS Ravikumar, that he totally anticipates the audience reactions to most scenes, and uses them to his advantage. Picture this: The modern-day Lingaa (Rajinikanth) is a small-time, good-hearted thief, but we get his first glimpse on the big screen amidst chauffeured limousines, scantilyclad female waiting staff and largerthan-life sets. But that’s just a dream sequence, mind you. With an entirely predictable storyline, the film is raised above the average mark by Rajinikanth, who’s comfortable with himself on screen - be it spouting witty one-liners, or giving heart-felt patriotic speeches. Actress Anushka Shetty plays modern-day Lingaa’s love interest and Sonakshi Sinha is King Lingeshwara’s unlikely muse. While Shetty has a great screen-presence and chemistry with the older star, Sinha looks out of place in the famine-rid-
den, poverty-stricken village. Rajinikanth and director Ravikumar tackle several issues and genres in this almost three-hour film. From evils of casteism, racism and superstition, to touching upon subjects like women empowerment, education, politics and corruption, both the avatars of Rajini saar have their hands full. We’d like to take a moment to comment upon the technical aspects of ‘Lingaa’. The sets were grand especially the ones in 1930s India. Small details like architecture, cutlery, even the cricket bat Rajinikanth uses to beat his enemies to pulp, are of the appropriate era. The CGIgenerated fight sequences, trains and valleys were breathtaking. We were particularly impressed with the computer-generated elephants in the film. If the makers hadn’t informed us in the beginning that no elephants were used, we’d have never guessed. But then again, the film has everything a Rajinikanth fan could ask for. Superbly-choreographed fight sequences, funny dialogues, his old tricks and mannerisms, his largerthan-life persona, and plenty of drama. This is the space where Rajinikanth belongs - and he rules it. In fact, there are several references of other characters urging King Lingeshwara to join politics. “Sir, you can be a great CM, PM,” the say to him with heart-felt sincerity. Suggestible? Only time will tell. If only the editing of ‘Lingaa’ had been crisper, over 30 minutes of the film could have been tightened. But the movie belongs entirely to Rajinikanth, no one else.
iddle Earth: Shadow of Mordor casts you as Talion, a valiant ranger of Gondor, who witnesses his family slain before him the night Sauron and his army return to Mordor, moments before his own life is taken. However his story doesn’t end there; Talion is resurrected and inhabited by a mysterious Spirit that grants him powerful Wraith abilities. Use Talion’s newfound abilities to venture into Mordor and strike down those who have wronged him! As you progress you’ll uncover the truth of the spirit that has empowered you, the origins of the Ring of power, and ultimately confront your true nemesis! Experience a story unique to
you in Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor. Every enemy that players face is a unique individual, differentiated by their personality, strengths and weaknesses. Through the Nemesis System, enemy relationships and characteristics are shaped by player actions and decisions, giving you your own unique personal vendettas and archenemies! Gamers are able to craft their own battles, enemies and rewards within the dynamic world that remembers and adapts to their choices, delivering a unique experience to every player. Collaborating with Middle-Earth Enterprises and Peter Jackson, Monolith studios are working to create authentic characters and settings that align with the Tolkien canon!
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Album name: ‘The Pinkprint’ Artist: Nicki Minaj
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ost artists spend their lives crafting their most personal album. For Nicki Minaj, it’s not until her third studio album, The Pinkprint, where she extends her autobiography beyond slivers of detail and zooms in on her postfame dealings with love and family. In 2007, Minaj flooded the streets as a ballsy, unfiltered rapper spitting ostentatious flows on her first mixtape, Playtime Is Over. Since, the oft genre-blending artist has racked up more Hot 100 hits (and alter egos) than Michael Jackson, thanks to her risky, stratospheric songs like “Super Bass,” “Starships” and her second The Pinkprint single, “Anaconda,” an ode to big derrieres.
Book name: ‘Return of the Bad Girl’ Artist: Codi Gary
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ad girls don’t forgive. Bad girls don’t forget. Bad girls don’t fall in love. Caroline Willis may be known for causing trouble, but she is NOT about to become homeless. So when she learns that her perfect apartment has been doublebooked—to a dangerously hot bad boy—Caroline’s bad-girl reputation comes out in full force. He may be sexy as sin, but she’s not afraid of him … or his panty-melting smile. Rock Canyon’s got room for only one bad attitude— and Gabe Moriarty was here
first. Still, starting over means playing it smart, so while sharing his new apartment is less than ideal, it’s worth getting his dream business off the ground. Not to mention that it means shacking up with a sexy wild child. Caroline may be giving him the cold shoulder, but Gabe always was good at starting fires … Caroline vows to keep things professional with Gabe, but as close quarters begin to ignite the sizzling chemistry between them, she’s left wondering: Bad boy plus bad girl equals nothing but trouble … right?
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Tech Watch Xolo Q700 Club with IP55 certification launched at `6,999
New motion technology to detect extraterrestrial life
Xiaomi Arch to be world’s first smartphone with dual-edge display?
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olo has introduced a new budget Android smartphone called Xolo Q700 Club. Priced at Rs. 6,999, the Xolo Q700 Club comes with IP55 certification making the device water and dust resistant. The smartphone hasn’t been officially announced, though listed on the company’s official website. The Xolo Q700 Club is a dual SIM smartphone. It has 4.5-inch IPS display with 480 x 854 pixels resolution. It runs Android 4.4.2 KitKat operating system and is powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor along with 1GB of RAM. The Xolo Q700 Club has a 5 MP rear camera and VGA front facing camera. Camera features include cene detection & tuning, Face recognition , Panaroma, Geo tagging, best shot, Smile shot and HDR. The smartphone comes with 8GB of built-in storage, supports expandable storage up to 32 GB. It is powered by a 2000 mAh battery. The Xolo Q700 Club will be competing against a wide range of budget Android devices in the market such as Android One phones, Moto E, Unite 2 and Redmi 1S. The Q700 Club, however, is one of the most affordable smartphones with IP55 certification. Also read: The 8 best water resistant smartphones to buy and TOP 10 BEST PHONES UNDER RS. 10,000 IN INDIA
cientists have developed a new motion detector that can isolate and detect vibrating living cells which can be used to find life in other planets. The new device uses a nano-sized cantilever to detect motion. The idea behind the tech comes from the atomic force microscope which uses a cantilever to produce pictures of the atoms on a surface. The new device has a bacterium attached to the cantilever which moves if it senses life. That motion also moves the smaller and sensitive cantilever and is captured by the readout laser as a series of vibrations signal-
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ing life. The team of researchers have successfully tested this novel system with isolated bacteria, mouse and human cells. Giovanni Longo, lead author of the paper in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and his colleagues found that the sensor could detect tiny life in soil and water. The researchers could even manipulate the movements of the life forms
by adding nutrients which the cells would consume, or by adding chemicals that would kill them, making the motion stop. “The detection system can be used as a simple, extremely sensitive, and weight-efficient ‘life detector,’” the study said. The researchers added that the prototype would cost less than $10,000, and could be easily contained in a 20 by 20 centimeter (eight inch) box.
Robotic sea Turtle to conduct underwater tasks
esearchers have created a prototype ‘smart’ maneuvering robotic turtle for conducting under water surveys and hazardous missions and tasks that are too dangerous for humans. The robotic sea turtle has been developed by a team of scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS). The turtle moves underwater and can dive to deeper depths vertically, like a real turtle, by using its front and hind limbs gait movements. The robotic turtle is self-charging, and doesn’t need to return to base station when it runs out of battery. The team stated that the prototype is agile and capable
Turn your skin into a smartphone display
of taking turns at sharp corners with small radius, without losing speed. Prof. S.K Panda of NUS, stated that the team hopes to produce a swarm of autonomous tiny robotic sea turtles and fishes
to perform hazardous missions such as detecting nuclear wastes, or inspect pipes and cables underwater. “If need be, we can actually combine all their merits in a single robot,” Chowdhury added.
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hinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is reportedly working on a Samsung Galaxy Note Edge-like smartphone. Dubbed the Xiaomi Arch, the device will reportedly have a dual-edge display, instead of the single edge on the Samsung device. GizmoChina reported a poster, which called the Xiaomi Arch the world’s first dual-edge display. The publication though didn’t reveal the source of the poster. In the image, the Xiaomi Arch looks a lot like the company’s Mi Power Bank, with two curved edges, comprising of the screen. The display seems to be curving around the edges of the smartphone’s body. It looks more like a concept image than an actual smartphone. Xiaomi is also expected to unveil the Xiaomi Mi5 at CES 2015, which is just over a week away. This will be accompanied by the Mi Pad 2 tablet as well. An image of the Mi5 had also been leaked recently, suggesting a bezel-less smartphone, similar to the Sharp Aquos Crystal smartphone. The Mi5 is expected to have a 5.7 inch Quad-HD display along with a Snapdragon 810 64-bit SoC and 3GB RAM. It will also have a 20.7 MP camera.
Your Hidden Facebook Photos Aren’t So Hidden
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wearable device that projects the image of a Android tablet on your skin will be a reality soon. Once worn on your wrist, a small light beam on the device, known as the Cicret Bracelet, would project your Android homepage right on your forearm. Basically, your arm essentially becomes a fully interactive display - swipeable, touch-sensitive and fullcolour - that allows you to make or receive phone calls and read and send emails, the Entrepreneur re-
ported. The promo video explains that the device uses an embedded system that includes a microprocessor, a memory card, a micro USB port, a small battery, a Bluetooth chip, a wifi chip as well as a LED light. The memory card comes in either 16 GB or 32 GB format and with 10 different colours. A beta version of the free app is available on Google Play. The Cicret development team is currently seeking to raise $1 million to get its project off the ground.
ictureMate ( initially picturebook) is an extension for Google Chrome that lets you view hidden photos of your “friends” and your “friends” yours. Indeed, to the extent you can see the pictures of people who have not even added as friends on facebook. It means Users don’t have to be friends for PictureMate to work; you just install it and click when you’re looking at someone’s profile. According to report PictureMate is rolled out as a Chrome extension on Monday. It’s the effort of Steven Goh, the developer behind the Javelin Browser for Android. The extension promises to “unblock and search for hidden pictures of anyone in Facebook.” Say a friend tags you in an embarrassing photo. You can make it go away by selecting “hide from my timeline.” But this only stops people from viewing the photo within your timeline; it doesn’t in fact remove or block the photo in any way. If the photo’s privacy setting was set to “public”, anyone could have found it anyway.
How to fix it:
• The only way to really hide your hidden photos from this tool is by untagging yourself. First, select “hidden from timeline” from the drop down menu under the photo’s date. • From there, select “Report/remove tag” from the popup window that appears • Then select “remove tag.” This removes the tag, which will stop photos from showing on your timeline, or on the Picturebook extension. Other users will still be able to see the photo by visiting your friend’s timeline, or simply by searching for it. PictureMate takes benefit of this loophole and surfaces photos you’ve been tagged in, in spite of of whether you’ve hidden them.
Indrajeet Bhuyan is a 16 year old tech blogger and security researcher. He is passionate about computers and believes in sharing knowledge and information . He uses his spare time helping people and companies secure themselves. fb.me/ indrajeet.bhuyan
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Your weekly dose of Aries
TIMEPASS
Taurus
Relax and enjoy sensual pleasures on as the Taurus Moon enhances the fun of the occasion. A focus on your career zone keeps you busy and eager to make a start with plans and projects. Don’t be tempted to bite off more than you can chew on Thursday, though. Try to pace yourself. The Full Moon over the weekend may coincide with a need to relax, but hitting the sales might also be on your mind.
Leo
Gemini
You’ll enjoy and the start of 2015 with the Moon in your sign to nurture your gourmet palate and love of all good things in life. The action speeds up as the week progresses. On Thursday you’ll be eager to put ideas into action that you’ve been mulling over in the holiday week. Come the weekend, career opportunities may coincide with enhanced networking and a willingness to reach out to the right people. The Full Moon on Sunday encourages sharing.
Virgo
Perhaps your New Year’s resolution is to lose weight, get fit, and feel fabulous. If so, the planets are in the right place to help you with your goal. This is a good time to plan a new diet or fitness routine and start as you mean to carry on. With Saturn in your zone of leisure and pleasure, you may want get involved in a competitive sport or get serious about a hobby for which you have natural talent. Romantic opportunities beckon over the weekend.
Sagittarius You may feel a subtle inner pressure to get things done now that Saturn is in your sign. Use this opportunity at the start of the year to review priorities. Meditate and make use of periods of introspection to discover the goals and plans that are most meaningful to you. Later this week your zone of communication livens up as Venus and Mercury move in. If you like gadgets, you may want to add a few to your collection.
SUDOKU
HOROSCOPE Cancer
You’ll make use of the holidays to get your bearings and relax, you’ll be ready to explore the potential that 2015 has in store for you. Money matters still count for a lot, and you’ll be eager to organize things so you don’t have to contend with any unnecessary worry. Venus and Mercury hike into your travel and adventure sector over the weekend, encouraging you to explore alternative ideas and experiences. Something good may happen if you do.
Although your social life still sparkles, you’re ready to enter a new phase. Saturn in your lifestyle sector may act as a catalyst, encouraging you to consider taking up a healthier lifestyle and looking for work that reflects your mission and purpose in life. Over the weekend the Full Moon in your sign may coincide with a feeling of accomplishment because of something you’ve achieved.
Libra
The focus on your pleasure and leisure sector continues, so you could decide to take an extended vacation this week. Whether or not you’re at work, take any opportunities to have fun and enjoy yourself. You’ll benefit in more ways than one. A Mars/Jupiter link encourages you to consider meditating regularly in order to release stress and develop inner peace. The weekend could become a gadget fest if you’re hoping to find a bargain at the sales.
Capricorn
Scorpio
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day could be busy times for you, as you’ll be entertaining and making sure everybody has a good time. The presence of Mars in Aquarius is still calling to you to get involved in the things you love best. Indulge yourself in a favorite hobby or engage your senses by enjoying a massage or spa treatment. Whatever you get up to, fully surrender to it. Romance looks possible as Venus sashays into Aquarius, encouraging you to flirt.
You’ll enjoy mixing and mingling with old and new friends on this week. Use this chance to rebuild connections that may have been in danger of disappearing. You’ll also enjoy entertaining people at your place, playing host and watching pals cut loose and be completely themselves. With Saturn now in your zone of personal finances, you’ll be eager to explore ways to enhance your income. If you get an intuitive hunch about how to do this, follow it.
Aquarius
You’re in your element this week! If you’re planning ahead, take into account any goals that enhance self-expression. If you have an artistic skill or other ability, factor it into your daily schedule so you can develop and use it. Personal finances seem to be important to you this week, as a planetary lineup in Aquarius inspires you with ideas and ways to earn extra cash. The weekend’s Full Moon might enhance romance.
Although you’re still in a phase in which it helps to relax and recharge, there is a lot to do. Continue to pace yourself this week. It could be a night to remember. As Saturn edges into your social sector, you may get choosier about the people with whom you associate. You’ll also get a sense of who your friends really are. Romantic options sparkle when Venus sashays into your sign on Saturday.
Pisces You’re going to have a great time this week. The party isn’t over yet, and you seem to be taking full advantage of the chance to hang out with friends and loved ones. You’ll also want to achieve a key ambition as Saturn moves to your career sector. Start now to research your options, get the knowledge you need, and make a plan. It’s going to be an exciting ride. Love may blossom over the weekend.
Useful Life Hacks USE TOILET PAPER ROLLS TO MAKE SEED STARTER POTS With some scissors and an empty toilet paper roll, you can create clever, little seed starter pots. Just cut and fold the rolls into little cubes and you’ll be well on your way to fresh fruits and vegetables.
JUST FOR LAUGHs A boy with a monkey on his shoulder was walking down the road when he passed a policeman who said, “Now, now young lad, I think you had better take that monkey to the zoo.” The next day, the boy was walking down the road with the monkey on his shoulder again, when he passed the same policeman. The policeman said, “Hey there, I thought I told you to take that money to the zoo!” The boy answered, “I did! Today I’m taking him to the cinema.” Two lawyers walking through the woods spotted a vicious looking bear. The first lawyer immediately opened his briefcase, pulled out a pair of sneakers and started putting them on.The second lawyer looked at him and said, “You’re crazy! You’ll never be able to outrun that bear!” “I don’t have to,” the first lawyer replied. “I only have to outrun you.”
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MH370 Was Hacked and Shot Down by US Air Force
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ormer Proteus Airlines boss has claimed that the missing Malaysian Airlines f light MH370 was “hacked and then shot down over the Indian Ocean by the US Air Force” over fears of a terrorist attack similar to 9/11. Dugan wrote how an onlooker showed him photos of a device seized by the Maldives military. He said that the device looked like a fire extinguisher
that must have been empty to have f loated due to it being automatically triggered by a fire, even as all passengers and crew might have died from asphyxiation. Malaysian Airlines f light MH370 disappeared on March 8 while en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 239 passengers and crew on board. Countless conspiracy theories have been f loated in the nine months since MH370’s disappearance, with several claiming it was shot down either deliberately or by mistake during military exercises. Others claim it may have f lown in the “shadow” of another plane to conceal itself or was downed in a pilot suicide, life insurance scam or botched hijacking.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni retires from Test cricket
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ndian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Tuesday decided to retire from Tests citing the strain of playing all three formats of cricket after India drew the third Test against Australia. Virat Kohli will captain the side in the fourth and final Test in Sydney. Dhoni’s announcement in Melbourne came following the third Test, which ended in a draw that gave Australia a 2-0 series win with the final match to be played in Sydney on January 6. Dhoni will retire with immediate effect in order to concentrate on the limited overs formats of the game. In a statement by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) issued in Mumbai on Tuesday, secretary Sanjay Patel said the board
respected Dhoni’s decision and thanked him for his “enormous contribution to Tests cricket and the laurels that he has brought to India”. Virat Kohli will be the captain of the Indian Team for the Fourth and Final Test against Australia Dhoni has played 90 Tests for India, scoring 4,876 runs and was instrumental in taking the Indian team to the top of Test rankings.
Quit Smoking with this Plant Extract
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plant extract commonly used in eastern Europe to help smokers kick the habit, appears to work much better than nicotine replacement patches and gums, scientists say. Cytisine is an alkaloid extract from the laburnum or golden rain tree (Laburnum anagyroides), which grows all over Europe. It works by blocking nicotine’s access to the brain’s pleasure receptors. Like nicotine, cytisine is toxic when ingested in large amounts but is safe at low doses. It is produced commercially mainly in Bulgaria
and Poland, and has been used as a quitting aid in eastern European countries since the 1960s. Researchers in New Zealand have conducted a fresh trial of cytisine. They recruited 1,310 smokers who intended to quit and gave exactly half of them cytisine as a course of tablets, taken daily in diminishing doses for 25 days.
Lindsay Lohan
& Danny O’Donoghue’s Secret Dates Lead Nowhere
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indsay Lohan enjoyed a string of secret dates with Danny O’Donoghue but their brief romance “fizzled out” quickly. The 28-year-old actress met the Script frontman when they were both guests on British TV programme ‘The Jonathan Ross’ show and hit it off so well, she invited him to see her star in West End play ‘Speed-the-Plow’. Though they “hooked up” afterwards, the romance didn’t last. “It just fizzled out.” Meanwhile, the ‘Mean Girls’ star has contracted a rare and untreatable virus while holidaying in French Polynesia. After days of sharing stunning pictures of her lavish break on social media, Lindsay revealed she has been diagnosed with Chikungunya, which is transmitted through mosquito bites. Sharing a sunset photo of herself on a jet ski, she wrote: “Before I got chikungunya. use bug spray please. God bless.” The virus causes fever, joint paint, fatigue and a rash but has no cure and the symptoms can last for month. Despite her ill health, the ‘Machete’ star is trying to look on the bright side. She posted: “Being sick is no fun. But happy new year everyone. Be safe. Love all.” Another post added: “In good faith with good people. I refuse to let a virus [affect] my peaceful vacation be safe and happy on the new year all.”
Daily Consumption of Fruit Juice can create problems for your Heart
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new study has found that daily consumption of fruit juice can actually prove dangerous for the heart. According to study, the sweet drinks could significantly increase the central blood pressure of the people who have it on daily basis than the ones who have it occasionally, which could heighten the risk of heart attack or angina. Although fruit juices have the essential vitamins but they also contain high amounts of sugar and according to previous researches orange juice is equally bad as sweetened drinks, a 250ml serving contains 115 calories or
seven teaspoons of sugar while a can of cola has 139 calories. As per World Health Or-
ganization’s recommendation, people should consume only six teaspoons of sugar per day.
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