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Giving impetus to foreign engagements Something that has change since the advent of the Albanese government is the increase in the number of international engagement. After the day he was sworn in as the Prime Minister, Albanese headed for Tokyo for the Quad Leaders’ Summit. Thereafter it was his first bilateral visit to Indonesia, all important international visits. Wong was sent for four separate trips to the Pacific , namely a visit to Fiji, Samoa and Tonga, New Zealand and Solomon Islands. Then one can count Wong’s July visit to attend the Pacific Islands Forum Summit and three to Southeast Asia namely Vietnam and Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia twice. As for Minister for Defence Richard Marles, he has had visits to Singapore, India, the United States and the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Rwanda. Minister for Trade Don Farrell was in Geneva for the WTO Ministerial Conference and bilateral meetings. All these visits and hectic schedules show that the Albanese government is focusing on giving importance to Australia’s foreign relations and international commitments. This gives an impression that this government gives importance to external policy almost as much as it gives importance to domestic policy. Resetting important relations Then there is a sort of reset in key relations with France after the cancellation of submarine construc tion deal, which had seen Australia France relations reaching almost an all-time low. A certain degree o improvement in bilateral relations between Australia and France can be seen. A diplomatic freeze in relations with China was broken after defence ministers of Australia and China met at the Shangri-La Dialogue followed by the ministers for foreign affairs meeting. While the government has reiterated that there has not been any change in its China policy, it says that the efforts have had the effect of “stabilizing the relationship between Australia and China. Changes in climate action

Taking note of the second supple mentary chargesheet filed by the ED, special judge Parveen Singh of the Patiala House Court summoned the actress to appear before the court on September 26. A detailed order will be made avail able later in the day. Recently, the ED had attached a number of Jacqueline’s fixed deposits claiming that they had tainted money. The agency filed the second supplementary chargesheet on August 17 in the matter against the actress. The probe agency had attached Jacqueline’s FDs worth Rs 7.2 crore, terming them as proceeds of crime. In February, the ED had filed its first supplementary prosecution complaint against Pinky Irani, an alleged aide of Chandrashekhar who had introduced him to Bollywood Pinkyactresses.used to choose costly gifts for Jacqueline and later used to drop them at her house after the payments were made by Chandrashekhar, as per the Inchargesheet.December last year, the ED had filed the first chargesheet in this matter. Chandrashekhar spent around Rs 20 crore on buying gifts for models and Bollywood celebri ties, which were refused by a few of Jacquelinethem. has confessed to have received expensive gifts from Chandrashekhar.

BJP leader Sonali Phogat passes away in Goa India among countries participating in air warfare drill hosted by RAAF

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Panaji, Aug 23 (IANS): Haryana BJP leader and actor Sonali Phogat passed away in Goa after complain ing of uneasiness. The leader, who complained of uneasiness on Monday night, was taken to hospital at around 8 a.m. this morning, where she was declared brought dead, Goa DGP Jaspal Singh told IANS. “She was staying at a hotel in North Goa. She also had her dinner on Monday night. But late night, she felt uneasy,” he said.

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New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS): A Delhi Court on Wednesday issued summons to actress Jacqueline Fernandez to appear before it on September 26 in an alleged extortion case involving conman Sukesh TheChandrashekhar.development came after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) named her in a Rs 200 crore money laundering case.

The cause of death will be known after post-mortem, which will be conducted (at Goa Medical College), the DGP said. “We have informed her family members,” he said. Haryana Chief Minister M L Khattar has expressed grief on Sonali Phogat’s demise. “Deeply saddened to learn about the death of Sonali Phogat,” he posted on Twitter.

Sonali Phogat had contested the 2019 Haryana Assembly election from Adampur and lost to Congress candidate Kuldeep Bishnoi.

Even as the government of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reached its 100 days in power, analysts are busy assessing its performance. One of the govern ment’s policies which could be the highlight of the government’s 100 days in power is its foreign policy initiatives. While experts feel there has not been any change per se in the foreign policy of the govern ment, the initiatives taken so far by the government in foreign policy matters seem to be distinct from that of the previous government.

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Another key change heralded by the Albanese government relates to a substantive policy change on cli mate action. This has had a positive impact on Australia’s international relations, especially in its dealings with the Pacific with respect to climate action which was absent in so far as the previous government’s initiatives were concerned.

An Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent is reported to have reached Australia to participate in a biennial air warfare drill, Exercise Pitch Black. This warfare drill will see 17 countries participating with a view to advancing their air-to-air refuelling capabilities. The IAF contingent is being led by Group Captain YPS Negi. It comprises over 100 air warriors, deployed with four Sukhoi-30 MKI fighters and two C-17 strategic transport aircraft. They will perform multi-domain, air-combat missions in a complex environment with the aim of exchanging best practices with the participating air forces, a statement from the IAF said. Exercise Pitch Black 2022–the multinational exercise hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)–is being held from September 2- 8. The IAF had earlier participated in these exercises in 2018 and prior to that it was only an observer. The 2020 edition of the exercise could not be conducted due to the outbreak of the pandemic. According to newspaper reports, a press statement from Australia’sBy Rajinder S. Taggar New Delhi, Aug 26: Punjab gangster Mandeep Singh Dhariwal was shot dead in the Philippines capital, Manila, on Thursday in a fallout of the ongoing bloody rivalry between the dreaded Lawrence Bishnoi and Davinder Bambiha gangs. According to a claim made by Canada-based Godly Brar owing allegiance to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang on his Facebook page today, Mandeep was shot dead to avenge the killing of Jagroop Singh Rupa and Manpreet Singh in a 5-hour encounter near Amritsar by the Punjab police in July. The Goldy Brar gang suspects Mandeep to be the informer of the Punjab police in the case. “These petty gangsters (read Bambiha gang) have been posting various claims on social media. I Delhi court summons

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS): In a big setback for the Congress, its veteran leader Ghulam Nabi Azad has resigned from the party. He has sent his resignation letter to Congress President Sonia Gandhi. Azad has said that he has severed all ties with the Congress. Recently, he quit as J&K campaign committee head after being named by the party. Azad has been upset since being ignored for the Rajya Sabha membership after he retired as the Leader of Opposition in the Upper HeHouse.was one of the prominent lead ers of the party G-23 group which demanded sweeping reforms in the party. This can be understood from the intent of the Albanese government right from the outset as only four days after being sworn in, Wong spoke to the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat to begin “a new era in Australian engagement in the Pacific” based on standing “shoulder to shoulder with our Pacific family” in a bid to respond to the climate Thencrisis.unlike the Morrison govern ment, the Albanese government is not putting any pressure on governments of other countries to choose between democratic and authoritarian blocs. The Albanese government is ensuring through its dealings with other countries that “countries are not forced to choose but can make their own sovereign choices, including about their alignments and partnerships”. More importantly, the Albanese gov ernment is working hard to increase Australia’s international capability with regard to tools of statecraft. Moreover, the government has an nounced a Defence Strategic Review and is in the process of updating its International Development Policy.

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During his last meeting with Rahul Gandhi, sources close to Azad said that he was not given the respect which Sonia Gandhi gave him, while Rahul even reportedly called him by his first name. However, their relationship worsened after Azad was reportedly denied a Rajya Sabha seat after assurance, as Rahul Gandhi vetoed Azadit. in his resignation letter ac cused the CWC members of humil iating him after the G-23 leaders wrote a letter to Sonia Gandhi. “The only crime committed by the 23 senior leaders who wrote that letter out of concern for the party is that they pointed out both the reasons for the weaknesses in the party and the remedies thereof. Unfortunately, instead of taking those views on board in a constructive and cooperative man ner, we were abused, humiliated, insulted and vilified in an specially summoned meeting of the extended CWC meeting,” he said. “In the August of 2020 when me and 22 other senior colleagues, including former Union ministers and Chief Ministers, wrote to you to flag the abysmal drift in the party, the ‘coterie’ chose to unleash its sycophants on us and got us attacked, vilified and humiliated in the most crude manner possible,” he added in the letter addressed to Sonia Gandhi.

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AZAD such a point of no return that now “proxies are being propped up to take over the leadership of the party. This experiment is doomed to fail because the party has been so comprehensively destroyed that the situation has become irretrievable. Moreover, the ‘chosen one’ would be nothing more than a puppet on a string.” He said at the national level the Congress has conceded the political space available to the BJP and state level space to regional parties. “This all happened because the leadership in the past eight years has tried to foist a non-serious consulted for the elections to pick the next Congress President. In June, Sonia Gandhi had offered the No. 2 position in the party, but Azad had declined. Sources said that Azad thought that he may become the No. 2 in the party, but it will be Rahul Gandhi who will call the Azad’sshots. relation with Rahul Gandhi has not been cordial since Azad was the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha (2014 to 2021), during which he took stands contrary to the by the General Secretaries of the AICC and Rahul Gandhi personally.

“This is how we get employers and employees and small business negotiating for genuine win-win outcomes,” Albanese said in his speech. “It’s how we make the feder ation work better, lifting efficiency, improving services and boosting productivity.”This is how we sweep aside the persistent, structural barriers that prevent women from securing decent jobs and careers and enjoying financial security over their lives,” the Prime Minister said. The biggest matter to come up in the summit will be the wages system to allow multi-employer bargaining, which implies bargaining across sectors. As a consequence, this sectoral bargaining, which could be followed by industrial action, would strengthen the unions and employ ers in winning pay rises. Media reports said that in a joint statement on skills and training, the Australian Council of Trade Unions and business groups have called for the budget to include more funding to strengthen the apprenticeship system. “Investment must increase apprentice wage subsidies, provide incentive completion payments for both employers and apprentices, and payments for mentoring programs for apprentices,” the statement said. The groups also urged the Albanese government to work with unions and employers and state and territory governments to “guarantee foundational skills, including digital literacy, for all Australians”, and “support lifelong learning”. When asked by a media outlet about the government’s push for multi-employer bargaining, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said, “We don’t kid ourselves that everybody’s got an identical view about it. But if there’s a view about fixing enterprise bargaining, then it should be heard and it should be teased out on the floor at the summit for sure.”

Former Chief Minister and senior Congress leader, Ghulam Nabi Azad on Friday resigned from all positions in the Congress party, including its basic membership. Azad had earlier resigned as the head of the Congress campaign committee in J&K. This was followed by some of his loyalists resigning from the Congress. He has blasted Rahul Gandhi and his coterie for the dismal performance of the party and termed the entire organisational election process a “farce and a sham” as the party is going to decide for the schedule of internal elections. He accused the CWC members of humiliating him after the G-23 leaders wrote a letter to Sonia Gandhi.

Apple, the owner of video messaging service FaceTime, messaging service iMessage and photo storing service iCloud, has so far not re sponded, media reports said. According to the eSafety Commissioner, figures provided by the U.S. National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, said this year it had received 29.1 million reports of child abuse material from inter net companies, of which 160 were from Apple while 22 million were from Facebook.

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The veteran leader alleged that on the directions of the coterie that runs the AICC today his mock funeral procession was taken out in Jammu and those who committed this indiscipline were feted in Delhi

The veteran leader alleged that on the directions of the coterie that runs the AICC today his mock funeral procession was taken out in Jammu and those who committed this indiscipline were feted in Delhi by the General Secretaries of the AICC and Rahul Gandhi personally. “Subsequently the same coterie unleashed its goondas to physically attack the residence of a former Ministerial Colleague Sh. Kapil Sibal who incidentally was defending you and your kin in the courts of Law for your alleged attacks of omission and commission,” Azad wrote in the Congressletter. in the House. Later, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had praised Azad during his speech at the latter’s farewell, while the Padma Bhushan award for Azad that followed made things worse. Following Azad’s resignation from the party, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh tweeted, “A man who has been treated with the greatest respect by the Congress leadership has betrayed it by his vicious personal attacks, which reveals his true character. GNA’s DNA has been modi-fied.”

In a speech recently on the occasion of his first 100 days in office, Albanese said that he is looking for progress on skills and training, wages and apprenticeships, and hopes there will be “some immedi ate actions” out of the summit.

The e-Safety Commissioner, an organization established in Australia for the protection of internet users in the country, is reported to have sent legal letters to Facebook owner Meta Platforms, encrypted messaging and streaming services for child abuse material without abusing user privacy. According to media reports, in a statement issued recently com missioner Julie Inman Grant said, “This activity is no longer confined to hidden corners of the dark web but is prevalent on the mainstream platforms we and our children use every day.” She further said, “As more com panies move towards encrypted messaging services and deploy features like livestreaming, the fear is that this horrific material

The Australian regulator is reported to have said that it utilized laws which were implemented in January in a bid to compel these big technology companies to disclose steps they were taking to detect and remove abuse material within a span of 28 days. According to media reports, if these companies did not comply with the instructions, they would each have to pay a fine of A$555,000 ($383,000) per day. will spread unchecked on these platforms.” Meanwhile media reports said that a spokesperson for Microsoft, owner of video calling service Skype, said that the company had received the letter and planned to respond within 28 days.

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Abused, humiliated and vilified in CWC meet after the 2020 letter: Azad

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Friday said, “A man who has been treated by the greatest respect by the Congress leadership has betrayed it by his vicious personal attacks which reveals his true character. GNA’s DNA has been modi-fied.” Earlier, after the resignation of veteran leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, the Congress said that it was “unfortunate”. Addressing a press conference on Friday, Jairam had said, “We have read the letter of veteran Congress leader Shri Ghulam Nabi Azad that has been released to the media. “It is most unfortunate that this has happened at a time when Congress President Smt Sonia Gandhi, Shri Rahul Gandhi and the entire party organisation is involved in fighting the BJP on public issues of mehan gai, berozgaari and polarisation and when final preparations are being made for the Mehangai par Hallo Bol rally in New Delhi on Sept 4th and for launch of the Bharat Jodo Yatra from Kanyakumari on Sept 7th,” he said.

If one is seeking a significant change from the approach of the govern ment in the past, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is all geared up to do so. Speaking about the jobs and skills summit to be organised recently, the Prime Minister said the biggest outcome he wants from the summit “is the beginning of a new culture of co-operation”.

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New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS): After Ghulam Nabi Azad launched an attack on Rahul Gandhi and his coterie, the Congress has hit back.

Rahul and Azad had run-ins in the past as well

United Nations, Aug 30: Lieutenant General Mohan Subramanian of India has taken over the command of the UN’s peacekeeping mission in South Sudan, the largest of its 13 “Itoperations.isaprivilege to have the opportu nity to serve for sustainable peace in the world’s youngest country, South Sudan, by leading diverse military peacekeepers in the world’s largest peacekeeping mission,” he said in Juba on Monday, according to the Themission.operation, known as UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has 13,254 troops among its 17,982 personnel, of whom, 2,385 troops and 30 police personnel are from HeIndia.was given a guard of honour by troops from India, China, Nepal, Bangladesh, Rwanda and Ethiopia as he succeeded another Indian, Lt Gen. Shailesh Tinaikar. This is Subramanian’s second tour with the UN, having served in Sierra Leone as a staff officer with the mission in 2000. According to the DSSC, Subramanian, who was commis sioned in the Corps of Army Air Defence in 1986, has been awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Sena Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal. According to the UN, he has also served as the Additional Director General for Procurement and Equipment Management at the Defence Ministry’s Integrated Headquarters, General Officer Commanding a Strike Infantry Division, Deputy General Officer Commanding of Infantry Division, and Commander of a Mountain HeBrigade.hascommanded an Air Defence Regiment in Desert Sector and an Infantry Division in Eastern Theatre, according to the DSSC.

elections, the situation in the party has only worsened. After Rahul Gandhi stepped down in a “huff and not before insulting all the senior party functionaries, who have given their lives to the party, in a meeting of the extended Working Committee, you took over as interim President”. “Worse still the ‘remote control model’ that demolished the institutional integrity of the UPA government now got applied to the Indian National Congress. While you are just a nominal figurehead all the important decisions were being taken by Shri Rahul Gandhi or rather worse his security guards and PAs,” he alleged.

GNA’s DNA has been modi-fied: Jairam Ramesh

Lt Gen Subramanian takes command of UN’s largest peacekeeping operation

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS): Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad in his resignation letter has accused the CWC members of humiliating him after the G-23 leaders wrote a letter to Sonia Gandhi. “The only crime committed by the 23 senior leaders who wrote that letter out of concern for the party is that they pointed out both the reasons for the weaknesses in the party and the remedies thereof. Unfortunately, instead of taking those views on board in a constructive and cooperative man ner we were abused, humiliated, insulted and vilified in an specially summoned meeting of the extended CWC meeting,” he said. “In the August of 2020 when I and 22 other senior colleagues, including former Union Ministers and Chief Ministers wrote to you to flag the abysmal drift in the party the “cote rie” chose to unleash its sycophants on us and got us attacked, vilified and humiliated in the most crude manner possible,” he added.

Apple Inc and Microsoft Corp telling them to share their strategies for stamping out child abuse material on their platforms or pay fines.

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS): Ghulam Nabi Azad in his resignation letter has blamed Rahul Gandhi for the destruction of the party and has alleged that proxies are propped up for the president’s post, who will only be a mere puppet. Azad alleged that they were abused, humiliated, insulted and vilified in a specially summoned meeting of the extended Congress Working Committee meeting after their letter seeking reforms in the party in 2020 which was signed by 23 leaders. In his resignation letter, he said, “Unfortunately, the situation in the Congress party has reached

Jobs and skills summit: Albanese for a ‘new culture of co-operation’

Australia’s hardline approach to regulate Big Tech firms has been going on since 2021 which included laws compelling these companies to pay media outlets for displaying their content, and laws that compel them to hand over details of anon ymous accounts post defamatory Thesematerial.big technology companies are facing regulation related issues in other countries also, especially with respect to the kind of content that reaches their audience. The internet firms have been under pressure throughout the world to monitor

A spokesperson for Meta, also the owner of the messaging service WhatsApp, said the company was still reviewing the letter but con tinued to “proactively engage with the eSafety Commissioner on these important issues”.

“Subsequently the same coterie unleashed its ‘goondas’ to physically attack the residence of a former Ministerial Colleague Sh. Kapil Sibal who incidentally was defending you and your kin in the courts of Law for your alleged attacks of omission and commission,” Azad wrote in the Heletter.said that the only crime commit ted by the 23 senior leaders, who wrote that letter out of concern for the party, is that they pointed out the reasons for the weaknesses in the party and also suggested the Heremedies.said,“Since 2014 and subse quently under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi, the INC has lost two Lok Sabha elections in a humiliating manner. It has lost 39 out of the 49 Assembly elections held between “The2014-2022.party only won four state elections and was able to get into a coalition situation in six instances. Unfortunately, today, the INC is ruling in only two states and is a very marginal coalition partner in two other states.” He alleged that since the 2019 individual at the helm of the party,” he alleged without taking the name of Rahul Gandhi. Azad alleged that in August 2020 when he and 22 other senior colleagues, including former Union Ministers and Chief Ministers wrote to Sonia Gandhi to flag the abysmal drift in the party, the “coterie” choose to “unleash its sycophants on us and got us attacked, vilified and humiliated in the most crude manner possible”.

The veteran leader alleged that on the directions of the coterie that runs the AICC today, his mock funeral procession was taken out in Jammu and those who committed this indiscipline were feted in Delhi by the general secretaries of the AICC and Rahul Gandhi personally.

Media reports quoted the Prime Minister as saying that post the pandemic, all efforts are focused on recovery “and reform will be the key to renewal. From response and recovery, to reform and renewal.” This seems to be “the guiding focus of government action for the coming years”.

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS): In a major political development, senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad resigned from the Congress on Friday after launching a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi in his five-page resignation letter. While the two leaders have had run-ins in the past as well, Azad had been close to party chief Sonia Gandhi who listened to his advice. However, after Rahul Gandhi started taking decision directly, Azad felt sidelined in the party with the latest grudge being Azad not being

Azad blames Rahul, says ‘party destroyed as non-serious person being foisted for 8 yrs’

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Bishnoi said that the case will be investigated from all angle. He said that CCTV footage of relevant premises were examined by the Investigating Officer and it was found that Sudhir was forcefully making Sonali drink something. “Since postmortem report has not mentioned the exact cause of death and would be available only after chemical examination of viscera, histopathological and serological reports which would take a while, to avoid the possibility of destruction of evidence and influencing the witnesses, both Sukwinder and Sangwan have been arrested and further investigation is in progress,” Bishnoi said. Phogat had come to Goa on August 22 and was staying at a hotel in AfterAnjuna.she complained of uneasiness on Monday night, in the morning (on Tuesday), she was taken to St. Anthony hospital in Anjuna at around 8 a.m., where she was declared brought dead. Phogat, said she was given poison and was locked in a washroom. “They hit her and there are bruises.”

“After drinking the water she felt uneasy and sick in the restaurant.

Chandigarh, Aug 28 (IANS): The family of Haryana BJP leader Sonali Phogat, who died under mysterious circumstances in Goa, have met Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar here and sought a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into her death. Her daughter Yashodhara appealed to the public to respect the privacy of the aggrieved family and not to project her slain mother in a bad Thelight.family met the Chief Minister at his residence late Saturday. The Chief Minister assured all possible help to the family of Phogat. He assured them that he had already spoken to the Goa Chief Minister about the incident, a senior official in the Chief Minister’s Office told IANS on Sunday. “The Chief Minister assured them that the Haryana government will write a letter to the Goa government about the CBI inquiry,” he added. After meeting the Chief Minister, an emotional Yashodhara appealed to the media not to portray her mother in bad taste. She demanded that those respon sible for her mother’s death be brought to justice. Earlier, victim’s brother Rinku Dhaka said the motive behind the murder could be property and money. But he said his family is “satisfied” with the police investigation into her death in Goa. “After I reached Goa on August 23, I called up Sudhir to understand what happened. He told me that he was in the hotel room and the body was in the body. “We have registered the case against her personal assistant Sudhir Sangwan and his friend Sukhwinder Wasi,” Dalvi said. The autopsy was conducted on TheThursday.casehas been registered on Thursday following a complaint by was in the name of Krishnakant ATiwari.member of the Gurgaon Greens society requesting anonymity said, though he never met Sonali in society, he occasionally met Sudhir Sangwan. Since the two lived like common tenants, most of the people did not even know about her. Meanwhile, a lawyer close to Sonali Phogat told IANS that Sangwan had recently visited the Hisar tehsil office in connection with Sonali Phogat and her widowed sister’s property-related work. “Sonali recently went abroad for 15 days and Sudhir was taking care of her locker, where her properly related documents and house keys were kept. Some economic reason must be a motive behind her sudden death, the lawyer claimed.

Multiple blunt force injuries on Sonali Phogat’s body; murder case lodged

The last rites of Sonali were held on Friday even as a large number of people turned up to pay their last Phogat,respects.who had landed in a controversy for allegedly beating up an official with her slipper, had unsuccessfully contested the 2019 Assembly elections from Mandi Adampur, losing to Congress candidate Kuldeep Bishnoi, the son of former Haryana Chief Minister Bhajan BishnoiLal.this month joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) along with his wife, Renuka, who was also in the Congress. The Goa police have so far arrested four persons in connection with her Amurder.courtin Goa on Saturday granted a 10-day police custody of Sudhir Sangwan and Sukhwinder Singh. decisions,” he said after the case was Sawantregistered.on Wednesday had said the Goa police is thoroughly investigating the death of Haryana BJP leader and actor Sonali Phogat, however, according to preliminary investigation, it looks like cause of death is cardiac arrest. According to Goa police, Sonali Phogat felt uneasy on Monday night and later in the morning (on Tuesday), she was taken to St. Anthony hospital in Anjuna at around 8 a.m., where she was declared brought dead.

Panaji, Aug 25 (IANS): Goa Police on Thursday said Haryana BJP leader and TikTok star Sonali Phogat’s body had ‘multiple blunt force injuries’, as per the postmortem report, and a murder case has been registered. Deputy Superintendent of Police Jivba Dalvi told IANS that there are multiple blunt force injuries on Gurugram, Aug 28 (IANS): BJP leader and Tiktok star Sonali Phogat was named as her Personal Assistance Sudhir Sangwan’s wife in rent documents of an apartment here, according to sources. Sangwan was often seen in the ‘Gurgaon Greens’ society located in Sector 102 of Gurugram, they said. Before leaving for Goa, Phogat and Sangwan had parked their TATA safari vehicle in the society and took a taxi to the airport. According to sources, Sangwan had taken flat number 901 on rent in Gurgaon Greens about three months ago. For this, police verification was also done. When Sudhir Sangwan had taken this flat on rent, he had mentioned Phogat as his wife in documents. This flat on rent in Gurgaon Greens

The actress was taken to Goa on the pretext of a film shoot. “I didn’t see any actors or film shoots. There was no one apart from Sudhir and Sukhwinder Singh.” Dhaka was categorically clear in saying that the motive behind the murder could be property and money. He even blamed Sudhir for the theft in Sonali’s house. Last year TikTok star Phogat had reported theft of jewellery, a licenced revolver, Rs 10 lakh cash and valuables from her house in Hisar Sonali’stown.brother-in-law, Kuldeep Rinku Dhaka -- the brother of Sonali ChiefPhogat.Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday said that DGP has been given full freedom to take decisions in this “Therecase.isfull freedom to the police department to take correct

Panaji, Aug 28 (IANS): Goa police on Sunday made its fifth arrest in connection with the Sonali Phogat death “Ramacase.Mandrekar was arrested this morning for supplying drugs to Dattaprasad Gaonkar, who later supplied it to Sudhir Sangwan (PA of Phogat),” a top police official told OnIANS.Saturday, police ‘Methamphetamine’seizeddrugs given to Phogat in the washroom of the Curlies restaurant, where she had Basedpartied.on the disclosure of arrested accused Sangwan, the drugs given to the deceased were seized from the washroom of the Curlies Initialrestaurant.investigation had revealed that the drugs were supplied to Sangwan by Gaonkar, who was working as a room boy in Hotel Grand Leoney Resort in Anjuna, where Phogat and Sangwan were Gaonkarstaying. was arrested on Saturday. After interrogating him, police arrested Rama Mandrekar from Anjuna for allegedly supplying drugs to the former. Phogat had come to Goa on August 22 and was staying at a hotel in SheAnjuna.felt uneasy on Monday night and the next morning, she was taken to the St. Anthony hospital in Anjuna where she was declared brought Policedead. are further investigating therecentlycase. joined. And a little before he made the switch, Bishnoi, who has resigned as MLA, was reported to have met Phogat to offer the seat to her -- a seat that his father, the late former Haryana Chief Minister Bhajan Lal, then he and his wife Renuka have held since 1968. A BJP activist who had been in ducted into the party by former Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan, Sonali Phogat, a farmer’s daughter from Bhuthan village in Haryana’s Faridabad district, was married off to a local politician, Sanjay Phogat, after she cleared her Class X exams from a local government school. It was Sanjay Phogat, who, coinci dentally, also died at the age of 42 in their farmhouse in 2016, who supported her education till Class XII and encouraged her to pursue modelling, along with her studies, in Noida. New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS): Sonali Phogat, who died following a heart attack in Goa on Tuesday, was no stranger to being in the public eye. She thrived on social media and hours before she breathed her last at the age of 42, she posted pictures and updates about herself on PhogatInstagram.was a TikTok star and ‘Bigg Boss 14’ contestant in 2020; she played the wife of a don modelled after the infamous Haji Mastan in the Zee TV serial ‘Amma’ opposite Nawab Shah; she appeared in a Bhojpuri film with Ravi Kishan, now the BJP MP from Gorakhpur; and she lost to Kuldeep Bishnoi, who was then in the Congress, in his family pocket borough of Adampur in the 2019 Haryana Assembly Ironically,elections. Phogat had contested from the BJP, the party Bishnoi From there, she went on to appear on Doordarshan Haryana, acted in the Zee TV serial ‘Amma’ and also appeared in Haryanvi films, and finally joined the BJP, wetting her feet in politics by campaigning for Vijender Gupta, the party’s candi date for the Chandni Chowk Lok Sabha seat in 2009. Throughout, her late husband was solidly behind her, which she tearfully told the singer Rahul Vaidya in a much-publicised episode of ‘Bigg Boss 14’. Immediately after appearing on the reality show, Sonali Phogat was back in the news after a video showing her beating up a Haryana official named Sultan Singh in Hisar went Rememberingviral. their days together on ‘Bigg Boss 14’, reality TV celebrity Arshi Khan said: “I was in touch with her even after ‘Bigg Boss’. She used to treat me like family. She was a happy soul. I used to get so much positivity from her.” Arshi added: “She always treated me like her daughter, pampered me during ‘Bigg Boss’. She used to make me understand how the game worked and guided me. The time she was moving out from the ‘Bigg Boss’ house, I was all broken and today, she has left us all behind.” She concluded by saying: “I serious ly cannot even think she is no more. I have cancelled my work today and am trying to say a final goodbye.” In her short life, Sonali Phogat managed to leave behind a trail of memories -- and a legion of fans and followers.

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the Goa Medical College,” Dhaka told the media.

“If you want to see the body, go there and if you have any work with me, meet me in the hotel. After seeing the body, I went to the police station following which Inspector Desai accompanied me to the hotel where Sudhir was staying. The inspector did all the talking with him.”

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Later she was taken by Sangwan and Sukhwinder to hotel, where they were staying and then to St Antony’s hospital, Anjuna where she was declared brought dead,” he said.

Panaji, Aug 26 (IANS): The Goa Police on Friday arrested Sudhir Sangwan -- the personal assistant of Sonali Phogat, along with Sukhwinder Singh, in connection with the murder case of the Haryana BJP leader and TikTok star. Inspector General of Police Omvir Singh Bishnoi while addressing a press conference on Friday said Sangwan has confessed to the crime. The police officer said that after reaching Goa, he along with Sukhwinder took Sonali Phogat to Curlie’s restaurant in North Goa on the pretext of partying and he (Sangwan) mixed some obnoxious substance in drinking water and forced Sonali to drink it.

Police said that Rinku Dhaka -- brother of Phogat, had alleged in the complaint that Sonali Phogat was murdered by her personal assistant Sudhir Sangwan along with Sukwinder Singh with the intention to take over her properties and financial assets and to finish her political career.

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Badri Narayan, so cial historian, columnist, opined that there is no political party like the BJP anywhere, which starts working for elections two years in advance as well as governing, both at the same time. It is a mega political machine in every sense. Senior academic and researcher at the LSE, Manisha Priyamhas been quoted as saying that the BJP under Prime Minister Modi is an electoral party, more than an ideological one. It takes every election at every level very seriously, not just the Lok Sabha polls. This makes us ponder what has stopped the other political parties from adopting the same strategy and planning? If they are not up to it then they themselves are to be blamed. No one else! Stop bemoan ing! Get your act together! After 75 years of independence, we Indians indeed need a new political system in the country, where every section could contribute and reap the benefits of progress and devel opment, equally and which should put a stop to the political spoils of all political parties. (Asad Mirza is a political commen tator based in New Delhi)

AIMPLB, which claims to be the highest decision making body of all sects of Indian Muslims should strive to get a modern Nikahnama drafted at the earliest. This should include the rights and duties of both the husband and wife and also guidance on how to ensure a long lasting marriage and if need be, then how to proceed with Talaq or divorce -- a step which is de spised most by Allah as mentioned in the Holy Quran. This document should not only have the social, economic guidance but also be guided by the Quranic teachings, otherwise it would be an effort in vain and will lead to further politicisation of the issue to be used by different political parties when it suits them. (Asad Mirza is a political commen tator based in New Delhi. He writes on Indian Muslims, educational, international affairs, interfaith and current affairs)

15 August 2022, India and Indians have travelled a long way on the road to democracy during the last 75 years. We have every reason to be proud of our country and its achievements. The government has planned big events across the coun try to commemorate the 75 years of Independence as ‘AmritMahotsav’. However, the critics of the current government say that the Indian democracy is under siege. They point out further that Indian democ racy is in serious decline according to major international democracy rankings, or that India may no longer be a democracy at all. They allegedly claim that the deterioration in the quality of Indian democracy has only accelerated since the 2019 re-election of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. What the critics say Critics also allege that due to the social engineering initiated by the BJP, historically oppressed Bahujan (backward) communities who do not conform to the image of a good Hindu are sought to be marginalised as do the religious minorities who find themselves identified as inter nal Bemoaningenemies.further they allege that liberals and leftists, activists who have raised issues of the environ ment and human rights, and anyone else perceived to be “anti-national” have been included to the list of internal enemies. They turn hoarse saying dissent is muzzled, increasingly through official edicts. Old controversies like in Mathura and Varanasi over temples and mosques are reignited, and claims that mosques were built upon the demolition of temples have Theyresurfaced.allege that the social fabric knitted together by India’s diverse communities is being torn and new religious flashpoints have been Butcreated.here it would be pertinent to note that India shares its democratic degradation with many other coun tries across the world. This process has been variously described as authoritarian, populist, ethnocratic, exclusionary and fascist. But to be sure, the dominant groups in ethnocracies value democracy - at least for themselves - and often take pride in their democratic institutions. But a polity based on the structural exclusion of a section of its population cannot reasonably be said to qualify as a democracy. India under Modi Indeed, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has gone on to extol India as the mother of all democracies, invoking the country’s heritage of participatory decision-making and checks and balances. However, all these shrill noises of criticism and dissent beg a question. If all these accusations are true, then what has prevented the other political parties of India to prevent this bulldozing by the BJP and adopt the practices and systems which have made the BJP - a party which it is Criticstoday.say that mobilisation of inter est groups and booth management efforts are underway in full swing as is the momentum for the next general elections. Is there anything that can stop the BJP juggernaut? There is a good reason why the BJP is in power in 18 states out of 28, and has more than 400 members in Parliament, and 1,300 legislators in state Drivingassemblies.theparty is its ‘here and now’ approach. There is no room for political complacency - with an energetic prime minister who communicates with the people directly; there is simply no other option for the karyakartas (workers). Contrast this with other political parties, BJP’s careful planning, managing its cadres and execution resulted in these victories, whereas the GOP of India i.e. the Indian National Congress had lost the plot much before the 2014 elections. Opposition parties The INC it seems had taken the electorate for granted, the young emerging leadership of the party was side-lined by the old satraps, its party management at the legislative and ground-level both had floundered completely. I myself had witnessed 2 general elections in UP before 2014, where at booth level the party had no both agents or managers to manage the voters. We also should not forget the long list of communal riots, which happened under the Congress rule: from Moradabad to Aligarh to Bhagalpur to Nellie, Assam. The long process to bring the culprits to justice, the court ruling in Hashimpura case came after 31 years of the massacre. It claimed to be concerned for Muslims but in fact no confirmatory action was taken by any Congressled government after the Ranganath Misra Commission’s report of 2004 or Sachar Committee’s report of 2006. So the words were only hollow with no concerted action Beforforthcoming.thatthe Communists, too had lost the plot completely. Their rout was more or less linked to the booming of the Indian economy after India opened up its economy and the market reforms rolled in. The middle class which now had access to more consumer goods and could aspire to a more lavish life style, had no place for the politics of demonstrations and agitations.

By Asad Mirza India is celebrating 75 years of its independence. An apt time to reconcile the republic’s gains and losses and also access where the critics of the current govern ment have gone wrong.

Importantly, the exercise will see both day and night Airoperations.Commodore Alsop further said, “Air-to-air refuelling is a force multiplier, providing essential reach to our combat aircraft. Working with many of the participating nations and the functioning of the combat assets of the friendly countries. Newspaper reports quoting from the RAAF websites said, “Exercise Pitch Black features a range of realistic, simulated threats which can be found in a modern battle-space environment and is an opportunity to test and improve our force inte gration, utilising one of the largest training airspace areas in the world — Bradshaw Field Training Area and Delamere Air Weapons Range. The exercise will host up to 2500 personnel and up to 100 aircraft from around the globe including participants from Australia, aims to increase our force projection and maximize our capability.”

According to newspaper reports, IAF officials said that the exercise was a great opportunity for all participating countries for exchang ing knowhow and experience with one another in a dynamic warfare environment. For IAF, the exercise gives the contingent a chance to interact with various countries, gain first-hand experience of their train ing patterns, operating philosophies

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Asjuggernaut.farasthe minorities of India are concerned and particularly the largest minority i.e. the Muslims, they themselves are to be blamed for their woes. After independence the community as a whole seems to have withdrawn into a shell. It was not seen as part of the Indian mainstream, their self-promoting leaders kowtowed to their political masters by assuring them of the Muslims’ votes for their own personal benefit. These leaders failed to drive their community to a path of greater learning and become an essential part in the growth of the country, as the other minorities like Sikhs and Parsis did. By neglecting this they neglected their own growth also.

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The other smaller parties like the Samajwadi or the RJD or the NC, except the south Indian parties were interested in furthering their own petty selfish goals and they were nearly decimated under the BJP

Future scenario Right now it is a right-wing push that is dictating the frenetic pace of statecraft now, but there is nothing wrong in this, as the right wing has come to power using the democratic tools available to every party. If the political critics of the BJP bemoan the so-called social engineering engineered by the BJP, use of social media to further its messaging, then who had stopped them to follow or use the same tools.

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France, Germany, Indonesia, India, Singapore, Japan, Republic of Korea, UK, the Philippines, Thailand, UAE, Canada, Netherlands, Malaysia, New Zealand and the US. Significantly, Germany, Japan, and the Republic of Korea will be participating fully for the first time.”

India among countries participating in air warfare drill hosted by RAAF Department of Defence quoting the exercise commander, Air Commodore Tim Alsop, said, “Pitch Black is a large force-employment exercise driven by fighter combat scenarios. This year, significant efforts have been made to advance the air-to-air refuelling capability between many of the participating nations.”

He hailed the Exercise Pitch Black saying it “marked an excellent op portunity to strengthen partnerships and to promote regional stability.”

It was on June 22 that Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles had talks in New Delhi in which both had committed to strengthen the India-Australia joint working group on defence research and material cooperation.

Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav Muslim leaders should focus on social issues

By Asad Mirza Following the Supreme Court’s order in 2017, Muslim religious leaders had shown willingness to outlaw the Triple Talaq -- a completely unIslamic practice, but alas even after five years they have not taken any concrete step in this Itregard.seems as if every ruling party rakes up the issues related to the Indian Muslims deliberately over the years, before any elections particularly. Further, what con founds one is why do the Muslim religious leaders try to resolve the issues facing the community near these dates only, why don’t they stick to their original plans? One fails to understand the reason that why did the AIMPLB held a meeting to discuss the issue just two months before the assembly elections in some states. The most recent example in this case is that of formulating the Model Nikahnama for the Indian Muslims, by the Muslim religious leaders, whohadpromised almost five years ago in 2017 that they’ll draft the Model Nikahnama under the aegis of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), when they were rapped hard on the knuckles by the government on the issue of Talaq-e Biddat or the Triple Talaq. In reality, the religious leaders had drafted a model Nikahnama for the first time way back in 2003. But the ideological differences amongst different sects are such that they can’t agree to have a consensus on any religious issue. Though the Supreme Court had banned the practice of Triple Talaq in 2017 and in spite of sev eral initiatives since 2003 to find a judicious process based on Islamic Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence), the leaders have been unable to do so and in fact none of them uttered any word either against the SC or the government when the SC gave its verdict in 2017, as they knew within their hearts that they had wrongfully given consent to or not spoken against the Triple Talaq. Though after 2017, very few cases of Triple Talaq have been reported, yet the practice reportedly continues unabated, as it has not been condemned or banned by the Muslim leaders. Meanwhile, instead of focussing onhow to find a way out of the impasse, the religious leaders continue with their slumber and feeding the community with rhetoric-laced pills. They claim that the drafting of a new Nikahnama is being worked upon but shy away frommentioning any firm date by which it’ll be finalised. This shows their commitment to the community, their followers and particularly Islam. They are unable to sit together and thrash out a strat egy against an unIslamic practice in one sitting of the learned ones. Yet they continue with the charade of safeguarding the Muslims of India. The AIMPLB at one of its meeting searlier this month, continued with their obduracy on not to insert a clause against instant Triple Talaq, as desired and dictated by the SC and which the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, has made a criminal act. Reportedly, they approached the issue in a round about manner and suggested amongst themselves to insert a clause on Talaq-e-Tafweezor delegated divorce. Thus, effectively trying to paint a picture that they haven’t bowed to the government, but in fact turning a blind eye to an unIslamic practice, and suggesting yet another one on the applicability of which they’ll have no say. The new suggestion makes the issue not only complex but also shows their desire to hoodwink the law. The leaders have proposed to insert a new clause called Talaq-e Tafweez, based on Sharia. Talaq-e Tafweez is one of the most important forms of divorce under Muslim Law or Sharia, as it gives to Muslim women a right to divorce their husband without going to court of law. In this form of divorce a Muslim male can delegate his power of repudiation of marriage to a third person or to his wife also, at the time of marriage. It further makes one wonder that if the religious leaders and jurists are unable to categorically ban the instant Talaq then what is the assurance that this new proposal will make the instant Talaq, go away from our society. In fact, it makes them the butt of joke and shows their obduracy and unwillingness to hear any sane word of advice. Some members of the AIMPLB reportedly, even opined that Khula, the women’s inalienable right to instant divorce, was a more viable alternative, so there was no need for the clause on Talaq-e Tafweez. Thus, in toto making a mockery of the whole issue. In reality, a Nikahnama, which is essentially a contract between a groom and a bride, is based on the logic to specifyto the women with all necessary terms and conditions of the marriage being solemnised. Its sanctity and the rights given to Muslim women is evident by the fact that the Wakeels (advocates) and two eye witnesses get the bride’s consent to the marriage in absence of her parents to ensure avoiding any sort of pressure from her parents or relatives for the marriage. This is the practical and humane form of the Islamic Sharia, which tries to give every right to its women followers too, at par with her male Butcounterparts.thisandher other rights given to her by the Sharia, such as her Right to Inheritance in the assets and property of her father are often not followed and given to her by her male relatives. The religious leaders have also been unable to ensure that very bridegroom pays the Mehr (dower, which the husband has to pay to his wife) promised by him to his bride as soon as possible after the solemnisation of the marriage and preferably before the nuptial night. The ponderable issue here is that when and how the old Nikahnama was given-up by the Indian Qazis. Historically, these earlier Nikahnamas used to contain every minor detail about the nuptial contract between husband and wife and very specifically listed out various rights of the wife. Now a day, the Nikahnama, used in various Indian states varies from state to state and also from sect to sect, and is mostly a piece of paper stating the basic information about the two parties and contains no mention of the various rights and duties of both the husband and wife.

By Pawan Tripathi As the construction of the grand Ram temple in Ayodhya is underway, Champat Rai, general secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, spoke to IANS on several aspects involving the temple and developments related to the town, etc. Excerpts of interview: Q: When will the construction of Ram Mandir be completed? A: Ram Lalla will come to the sanctum sanctorum of the temple in December 2023 when the general public will be able to have darshan.

Vol 2, Issue 14, Sep 1-15, 2022 INTERVIEWS ‘I’ve witnessed such unbelievable events that most people find unbelievable’

While the Institute was set up by the then Cabinet Secretary, S.S. Khera, and Dr. V V Ramanadham, Professor of Eminence, Osmania University, and later Advisor to the United Nations, IPE has been financially self-reliant from its inception on the revenues generated through its in a time where the only choppers around for everyone were IAF ones, these �crazy’ tales were routine for pilots. More importantly, in my opinion, a fauji survives most �encounters’ with a philosophy that has generous helpings of humour”, he added. He has served across the nation in virtually every state “doing all kinds of tasks such as thousands of res cues, recovering kidnapped children (yes!), flying eccentric VIPs, going through life-and-death situations, enabling infrastructure building in the Himalayas, finding a crashed helicopter of a CM (Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy), and much more”.

By Vishnu Makhijani Igor Sikorski, who designed the worlds first true helicopter, once famously said that “if a man is in need of a rescue, an aeroplane can come in an throw flowers on him, and thats just about all. But a direct lift aircraft could come in and save his life”. In his 37-years in the Indian Air Force (IAF), Air Vice Marshal Rajesh Isser (retd), who was commissioned as a helicopter pilot in 1982, has been “fortunate to take part in many wars and combat operations” has been “privileged to experience disaster rescue and relief as a crew and as a task force commander across India and abroad”. He has “witnessed such variety of unbe lievable events that most people find these tales unbelievable”, Isser told IANS in an interview of his memoir, “I’d Rather Fly A Chopper” Little(HarperCollins).wonderthat helicopter pilots wryly tell you that they are the fastest to go bald in the services! Or, as Isser puts it: “A ‘good life’ or a ‘life well-lived’ may not have much to do with our bank balances or networth, but has everything to do with our diverse interactions in strange places with even stranger people. Those are the spices that make life’s menu so tasty and nourishing.” With more than 8,000 hours of flying to his credit, most of Isser’s career as a pilot, commanding officer, and even as Air Officer Commanding of Leh, has been in J&K or the Northeast. “I was fortunate to take part in many wars and combat operations such as the Siachen Glacier, Indian Peacekeeping Force in Sri Lanka, Kargil War and UN peacekeeping in the Congo. I was privileged to experience disaster rescue and relief as a crew and as a task force commander across India and abroad, and have been awarded by six Indian states for this work besides two Presidential awards,” Isser said. As a chopper pilot in the IAF in the Eighties and Nineties, “one wit nessed such variety of unbelievable events that most people find these tales unbelievable! Surely, some mirch-masala had been added? But

“While it continues to serve public enterprises, its activities in the other areas yield about 80 per cent of the income. This diversification has strengthened the Institute over the last 20 years and brought it to the stature of being known in India and abroad,” Mishra said.

At present, the work of raising the plinth is going on. It will take about 17,000 blocks of 2.5 tonnes. A total of 14,000 blocks have been installed, and it is expected that the work will be completed in 15 to 20 days. The work of placing the carved pink sandstone is also going on for two months, and about five layers have been completed. About 40 per cent work of the entire temple has been completed.

“Considering these trends and the proclaimed policy of the government, the Institute diver sified its activities in the areas of research, consultancy, training, and management education. Its policy studies and problem-solving skills possessed by the faculty under the dynamic leadership of the board have catapulted it to an unenviable position among think tanks.

A: Carving is the most important thing in building a temple. The on the public policy,” Mishra told IANS in an interview. “The public sector has to stay in such spheres of the economy where the private sector is not prepared to come in. The privatisation program of the government is driven chiefly by the consideration of fiscal deficit. The private sector has not come up to its expectations of rising equal to the socio-economic challenges,” he added, pointing to the energy sector as an example.

“The private sector has not come forward to take over the DISCOMS in the power sector. We can also cite in support instances relating to the coal, steel, and electronics sectors,” Mishra Quotingsaid.from his experience of serving on the boards of a few public sector defence enterprises and studying their relationship with the three wings of the defence services and the DRDO, he said: “All these organizations continue to and fertilizers besides banking and financial services sectors, and also as an aggregator in the area of food procurement,” Mishra said. The book, co-authored by Geeta Potaraju, who heads IPE’s Centre For Governance and Public Policy, and published by Academic Foundation, details the four phases in the Institute’s journey: Evolution (1964-80), Growth (1981-93), Volatility (1993-2004) and Transformation (2004 onwards).

“IPE has been having tremendous resilience. It was in 1991 the Government of India approached the Institute to suggest restructuring models for the public sector. The government intended to earmark the sectors in which public and private sectors could operate. The institute suggested two models: A 2*2 matrix approach and a public purpose, cum financial performance model. Based on these models, a list of public enterprises was sub mitted to the government,” Mishra “Theexplained.government has, by and large, implemented the recommendations. While making recommendations, IPE was clear that in no circum stance there would be wholesale privatisation. This can be seen from the fact that the number of SOEs (state-owned enterprises) is increas ing year by year,” he added. Pointing out that the investment in these enterprises has also been recording a heavy increase, Mishra said the technology backup and

Q: How much development will come from the people visiting Ayodhya and will there be an increase in employment in the region? A: Ayodhya is a pilgrimage site. People come here to have darshan of God. Ayodhya is a Dham and Living here is liberating. Around 50,000 people come here on normal days and when the Ram temple is built, more than two lakh people will come here daily. Whether they come by air, by road or by any other means, the state and Central government will benefit. Businessmen and shopkeepers will benefit from the increasing footfalls of devotees in Ayodhya.

‘India requires a right mix of public and private

A: When palaces of big kings were built, was there any budget? Lord Ram is the king of kings, so there is no budget. However, anyone who wants can calculate the budget.

A: There was truth in the court judgment. Attempts were made to suppress the truth, so fights were taking place, but when the truth came out, the fight ended and everyone accepted the decision.

Vision and mission, and their assiduous follow-up have been the key characteristics of IPE’s growth, taking it to the apex position, while the diversity of faculty in terms of their education, locale, languages, religion, and experience (academic, industry, public service, and inter national experiences) have been the upshot of the institutional building.

the Mi-25 attack helicopter and the Mi-26 heavy transporter, Isser vigorously defends the Chetak and Cheetah multi-role chopper that many say has outlived its utility and is full of praise for the indigenous Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH). “I flew the Chetak and Cheetah even in the last month of retirement. All the airframes and engines are fully airworthy. Yes, newer capabilities are needed, but at high altitudes of the Himalayas, they are still unmatched! An upgraded version of the Cheetah (Chital) is still un matched in its duty on the Siachen “IGlacier.inducted the later versions of the ALH into the IAF as Principal Director Operations in Air HQ. They have done well including some brilliant work in the 2013 Kedarnath Rescue & Relief where I was the task force commander. India is still on a fast-learning curve in Atmanirbharta, so fingers crossed,” Isser maintained. “I’d Rather Fly A Chopper” is Isser’s fourth book. The first was on Airpower in UN Peacekeeping, deriving lessons from the IAF’s tumultuous but successful deployment in the Congo in 2003-04 that even now serves as a guideline for military aviation deployment. The second book, “The Purple Legacy”, chronicled the IAF helicopter fleet’s contribution to war and peace since the 1962 War. The third was on Airpower in Hybrid & Irregular Conflict, building a theory and modelling around the Indian experience rather than relying on western templates. The original draft of the present book “had to be cut to fit a �volume’. And therefore, one of the most important set of real stories of civilian courage and resilience is yet to be told. That is the idea of the fifth book. These tales are even more remarkable and unbelievable. There is tremendous resilience and potent energy in ordinary Indians - that’s what I saw first-hand”, Isser concluded. It’s a book definitely worth waiting for! (Vishnu Makhijani can be reached at vishnu.makhijani@ians.in) important point is that such a huge temple has not been made of stones anywhere. The carvings in stone will be a unique thing for the devotees.

sectors’ Temple’s unique features are its scale and stone carvings: Champat Rai

Besidesactivities.training 50,000 public and private sector managers, IPE has completed around 500 consultancy and research assignments and around 400 and more MDPs (management development pro grammes). It has trained about 1,600 IAS officers and is connected to a large number of universities, min istries, government organisations, International bodies, and NGOs and has produced more than 100 Ph.Ds. What next? His next book with Dr. Sandeep Kumar Kujur (IIT, Chennai) and Prof K Trivikram, Head, Economics Area, IPE titled “Higher Education, Employment and Economic Development in India: Problems, Prospects and Policies” is with a publisher. His other book with Dr. Hilal Ahmed, Center for Development Studies, New Delhi, and Dr. K.N. Jehangir, former Director (International Relations, ICSSR, is also in press. Besides, he is also working on a book titled “Sustainable Tourism” with Dr. P Janaki Krishna, Head, Center for Sustainable Development, and Dr. Ch. Lakshmi Kumari, Professor Economics and Coordinator Center of Excellence in Sustainable Development, Erasmus+, the EU’s programme to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe. Now, that’s what’s called keeping your hands full! (Vishnu Makhijani can be reached at vishnu.makhijani@ians.in)

“The close interaction with our civilian populace has been a learning experience in community resilience. And yes, this is true of humanity in general, as evidenced by my experiences in Africa and South Asia as a peacekeeper,” Isser Thus,explained.hisaim of writing the book “is to bring out the diversity of India across its far corners, as also how life has changed over the decades in the air force in particular. While the �lightness’ and humour are intentional, in no way should it give an impression that a chopper pilot’s job is less risky or less demanding”. What prompted him to don the uniform? “My dad was in the Indian Foreign Service. A bit of our saga in erstwhile East Pakistan, just before the 1971 War, is there in the book. On returning in Oct 1971, sans all our belongings, the govt of the day decided to compensate by immedi ate postings to �good’ places. Dad’s posting to Brussels was welcome but my studies were a hassle. So, in a hurry, I joined the Air Force Central School, Delhi Cantt as a hosteller in class VI. “That did mould my perception somewhat. So many classmates were from IAF families and that too worked as a motivator. In fact, an Air Chief’s son was my classmate or rather my seatmate,” Isser elaborated. While the book traces the IAF’s chopper saga from the Sikorski S-55 in 1954, through the induction of the Mi-4, Mi-8, Mi-17 workhorses,

Q: When there was talk of building the Ram temple, it seemed there would be a ruckus. But when the decision was made, neither the opposition parties, nor people belonging to any caste or religion opposed. Why so?

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By Vishnu Makhijani India can never be fully dominat ed by the public or private sec tors; there has to be right mix of the two and while the governments privatisation effort “is driven chiefly by the consideration of fiscal deficit”, the private sector has not risen to the countrys socio-economic chal lenges, says Ram Kumar Mishra, Senior Professor at the Institute of Public Enterprise (IPE) and co-author of “Creating, Building and Sustaining an Institution” that traces its contribution over the last five de cades to public policy, governance, corporate social responsibility, and management education. “India is a mixed economy. Both the public and the private sectors are the two parts of the Indian economy. Neither, India could be a full-fledged private sector dominated economy, nor it could be a fully public sector commanded economy. There has to be a right mix. The mix will depend depend a great deal on public sector defence enterprises.” “Like the restructuring going on in the public sector defence enterpris es, Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) has also gone through one. In my stint on the board of a joint sector enterprise headed by a former Chairman of the OFB, I gathered that the public sector ordnance factories are the spine of our security both internal and external. The private sector needs to come forward to strengthen the country’s defence,” Mishra Overall,asserted.hesaid,“the future seems to be challenging and bright” as today, there is an accent on the efficient sector whether it is public or private. “There are many areas where the private sector has not forayed. The public sector will continue to be present in the areas of advanced research in the health sector and genetics, energy sectors, railways, provision of welfare services, steel

Q: Approximately, how much money is being spent for the con struction of the temple?

advanced research in this area have provided the leeway to these enterprises in the steel, electronics, services, and consultancy sectors.

Q: What is the most special thing about building a temple?

The woman, who studies in a government-aided college affiliated to Lucknow university, stated in her FIR that the accused was a medical student in a private medical college on Kursi Road where her family members were admitted during the second wave of Covid-19 last year. The medico came close to the family members during that same period. He also offered help to them when they visited the hospital for postCovid treatment. He had taken the phone number of the woman at that time.

The daughter apparently made an angry retort which enraged her father and he allegedly picked up a sharp blade used to cut grass in anger and hit his daughter. She sustained a severe injury, which led to her death on the spot. Police rushed to the spot after hearing about the incident and arrested the accused father.

Firozabad, Aug 24 (IANS): Four sisters have been arrested for allegedly lynching a 40-year-old man who had been “stalking and teasing” them. The deceased has been identified as Ram Gopal Baghel. The matter came to the light after some neighbours found Baghel’s dead body lying in a pool of blood on Tuesday morning and informed the Apolice.video purportedly showing the lynching has also gone viral on social media platforms. The video shows the family, including the sisters and male members, hitting Baghel with sticks and abusing him even as he bleeds

Bhopal, Aug 28 (IANS): At least 200 people were injured in centuries-old tradition of stone-pelting between two villages flanking the banks of the river Jam in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara district. As per the reports, the injured are undergoing treatment at a hospital in Maharashtra’s Nagpur where condition of half-a-dozen of them are stated to be critical. Locally called ‘gotmar’ the fair is held every year on a particular day and every time hundreds of people participate and get injured. The annual ‘gotmar’ (stone pelting) fair is held on the fifteenth day of the dark fortnight (Shanichari Amavasya) of Hindi month of Bhadrapada. Residents of two villages, located on either side of the river ‘Jam’ in Chhindwara district enthusiastically participate in this dangerous ritual. It forms a part of a tradition that goes back to at least five centuries. On the occasion, the district admin istration declares public holiday and even liquor shops remain shut. Surprisingly, the stone-pelting is held in the presence of heavy police personnel who simply watch as they are not supposed to interfere in the

The victim was returning home when the doctor, who was in his car, stopped her and told her if she would not accept him, he would not allow her to marry another person. Narrating the sequence, the victim said, “He then took out a pistol, grabbed me by my shoulder, pulled me inside his car and drove towards Sitapur road. I continued to resist and in the ensuing scuffle, he lost control of the car and hit a vehicle parked at the roadside. I immediate ly took an e-rickshaw and came to my home,” the victim said in the FIR. SHO, Thakurganj, Vijay Kumar Yadav said that efforts were on to nab the doctor who was neither available in the hospital nor in his rental flat in “TheHazratganj.doctor’s mobile phone is also switched off. His associates in the hospital said that he either belongs to Prayagraj or Mirzapur. The victim said both had suffered injuries in the accident,” he added.

UP: Man kills daughter over delay in serving food

Punjab plans new policy to promote electric vehicles

Chandigarh, Aug 28 (IANS): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has given a nod to a new electric vehicle policy draft that envisages regis tration of 25 per cent more electric vehicles compared to the last year, officials said on Sunday. The policy aims at reducing envi ronmental pollution by promoting electric vehicles. A major thrust will be laid in cities like Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Amritsar, Patiala and Bathinda that cater to more than 50 per cent vehicles in the state, an official familiar with the policy told IANS. The policy aims to develop electric charging points for private and public vehicles, besides establishing a state-level hub for manufacturing vehicles, components and batteries. An official statement quoting the Chief Minister said a centre of excellence will be established for research and development of Alsovehicles.thepolicy stipulates cash incentives to the people opting for electric vehicles. For this, provision has been made to waive off registration fee and road tax on the registration of the electric vehicles.

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The university has made both these courses mandatory for all engineer ing students with Ariviyal Tamil being taught for the first semester and Tamilar Marabu for the second semester. The courses are taught to provide an insight to the students into the rich culture and heritage of the state. The courses would also provide the students detailed information on the engineering techniques that were practiced in Tamil Nadu to construct architectur al Annamarvels.University Vice Chancellor, R.Velraj told IANS that the cur riculum for the courses is being prepared and would be released before the commencement of the first semester classes. He also said that the university has decided to include these two subjects as part of engineering studies for the students to understand the rich Tamil cultural heritage and to make the students connect with their roots, appreciate, and preserve it. The Vice Chancellor also said that the course material will be printed in both Tamil and English. He said that the preference was for preparing the material in Tamil language only as it would help the students have a better grip on the mother language. However, with several students from outside the state joining the classes as well as students who passed under the CBSE stream also having difficulties in Tamil, the material is being prepared in English also.

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Continued from Page 1 will avenge the killing of Jagroop Singh Rupa and Manpreet Mannu. The revenge will be such that it will find a mention in history,” Goldy Brar said in a video, posted on what is believed to be his Facebook account. Brar claimed that he had urged Rupa and Mannu to surrender but they refused and fought like “deadly lions”.

Additional Superintendent of Police, Mukesh Chandra, said, “A case under section 302 (murder) of the IPC has been registered at the Babugarh police station. The body was also sent for post-mortem. A probe is on, and the accused will be produced before the magistrate.” Reshma was set to get married on September 4.

“Theprofusely.male and female members of the family used sticks to beat him. Later, they also set his cot on fire after thrashing him,” said a neighbour. Firozabad Superintendent of Police (Rural), Akhilesh Narain told reporters, “Shikohabad Police along with a forensic team reached Kheda village after receiving the information about the unnatural death of 40-year-old Ram Gopal Baghel and inspected the crime spot. Seven people have been found involved in the incident. While four girls have been arrested and their interrogation is underway, efforts are on to trace the remaining three.” He further said, “After a preliminary investigation, we found that the deceased was involved in some inap propriate act which was opposed by the family in his neighbourhood. Following this, the family attacked him which led to his death.” It is being alleged that the deceased was allegedly involved in constant eve teasing four girls, all sisters, from the family. The matter took a turn for the worse when Baghel put his cot outside the house in which the four sisters lived and started abusing them. Later, the family opposed Baghel from doing so following which the matter escalated and members of the family, including male and female, attacked him with sticks. Efforts are on to arrest the three others family members who are absconding.

Four sisters held for lynching ‘eve-teaser’

Unable to take rejection, doctor abducts woman in UP

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Lucknow, Aug 28 (IANS): A doctor abducted a 20-year-old woman, an undergraduate student, at gunpoint when she rejected his offer. The doctor pulled her inside his car when she was returning home from college after an examination. The woman, however, managed to escape and lodged a complaint with Thepolice.incident took place in Thakurganj area on Thursday but came to light on Saturday when the woman lodged an FIR.

Now, Tamil culture & heritage mandatory for engineering students at Anna University

Chandigarh and collecting extortion Theymoney.invested in music companies, Thug Life and Gold Media. Mandeep was also working in cahoots with gangster Dilpreet Baba, now in jail, and Sukhpreet Budha. He was also involved in the attack on Parmish Verma in Mohali, another Punjabi singer. Mandeep had shot dead a lawyer Arshdeep Singh Sethi in Mohali and was sentenced to imprisonment. He along with Budha of the Bambiha gang had demanded Rs 25 Lakh from Pollywood actor Gippy Grewal as protection money. (The content is being carried under an arrangement with indianarra tive.com)

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About six months back he proposed to the woman on the phone, but she politely refused his offer. However, he continued to text her messages, the victim claimed in her Policecomplaint.said that after completing his MBBS, the accused joined as a casualty medical officer in another private medical college about three months back.

Over 200 injured in annual stone-pelting fair in MP’s Chhindwara

Chennai, Aug 24 (IANS): The engi neering students of Anna University in Tamil Nadu will now have to learn the heritage and culture of the state in their engineering syllabus. The university has designed two unique courses, Ariviyal Tamil (Scientific thoughts and studies in Tamil) and Tamilar Marabu (Heritage of Tamils).

Rupa and Mannu, both sharpshoot ers, were involved in the murder of popular Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala in the Mansa district of Punjab on June 29. Godly Brar had earlier taken the responsibility of killing Moosewala as the latter was alleged to have been involved in the daylight murder of Vicky Midhukhera in Mohali. Middukhera belonged to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and was allegedly collecting extortion money from industrialists and Pollywood singers on behalf of the gang. Moosewala was accused by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang of having sheltered the assailants of Middukhera with the help of his manager who later escaped to Australia. According to the Punjab police sources, Mandeep Dhariwal was arrested by Mohali Police on August 17, 2021, along with two other gang members, Jaswinder Singh Khattu and Arshdeep Singh Arsh. Several modern weapons were seized from Mandeep,them. with the help of Sourav Patial and Gaurav Patial had been threatening people in and around

Hapur (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 28 (IANS): A man has been arrested by the Hapur police for killing his 21-year-old daughter over delay in serving Accordingfood.to police sources, Mohd Fariyad, 55, a father of six, got into an argument with his daughter Reshma after there was a delay in serving his meal.

Anna University has also included an English practical laboratory as a paper for the first semester for improving the English language efficiency of the students. The students will also be taught another foreign language during the second semester in a commu nication laboratory. The students, according to officials of Anna University will be taught subjects in fintech and blockchain in addition to their main semester courses. managed to keep up the tradition despite all preventive measures.” Every year, the local administration deploys teams of doctors and para medics at the fair venue for timely treatment of those injured. As a part of the annual Gotmar fair, the two sides stock up rocks and pelt each other with them, injuring dozens. Legend has it that two lovebirds (the girl from Sanwargaon and the boy from Pandhurna village) died after being caught in the middle of stone-pelting involving the two sides near the Jam river. This year, the fair was held on Saturday. so-called Accordingritual.toreports, since 1955, over a dozen people have succumbed to injuries from stone pelting. While at least 100 people were reportedly injured in 2020, the count was 250 in the following year. Officials recall that in 1978 and 1987, the local police had to resort to firing after mobs from both sides attacked each other as well as the police personnel. District officials said: “Several attempts over the years to dissuade the villages to give up the dangerous ritual have failed. Even during the two Covid years, some residents

A bench, headed by Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, said the court is reserving the judgment on the MTP Act interpretation and it would include “unmarried woman” or “single woman”, which would allow them abortion up to 24 weeks. The bench noted that the provisions in the MTP rules need to be fine-tuned, and in the seven categories of women eligible to seek abortion till 24 weeks of pregnancy, it would add a category of women who suffer desertion, irrespective of marital Additionalstatus.

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New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS): Lamenting the “massive brain drain” of young, talented, and hardworking doctors, Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana on Tuesday said the Central and state governments have a seri ous responsibility for the welfare of aspiring doctors from small towns and rural areas and to improve their working conditions.

court on Tuesday evening, a couple of hours after he was remanded to judicial custody in a case booked at Mangalhat police station. The case under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) was booked against him and he was arrested on Tuesday morning after a massive protest on Monday night against a video posted by him online with derogatory comments about the CasesProphet.werealso booked against the MLA at various other police stations in Hyderabad and other districts. Supporters of Raja Singh and protesters had gathered at Nampally Criminal court, leading to high said in his budget speech. The government has also set aside an amount of Rs 3 crore for a separate department for Sports and Youth Affairs.

Govt must look into welfare of doctors, their working conditions in rural areas: CJI

Need to fine-tune MTP rules to recognise unmarried woman’s right to abortion: SC

Puducherry, Aug 22 (IANS): Puducherry Chief Minister N. Rangasamy while presenting the budget for the financial year 2022-23 said the government has decided to provide free laptops to all students of Class 11 and 12 of government, and aided schools in a phased manner. He presented a budget of Rs 10,696.61 crore in state legislative assembly on Monday. The government will also provide monthly assistance of Rs 1,000 to women between the age of 21 and 55, and living below the poverty line. The Chief Minister said that the Hyderabad, Aug 24 (IANS): Protests continued in Hyderabad on Wednesday over BJP MLA Raja Singh’s derogatory remarks against Prophet Mohammad. A tense situation prevailed in the old city on Tuesday night as hundreds of people took to streets after Raja Singh was granted bail. At a couple of places, the protest turned violent prompting the police to resort to baton charge to disperse the protests, who burnt tyres on the roads. Carrying black flags and raising slogans, protesters gathered at the historic Charminar, Madina circle, Barkas, GunjChanchalguda,Chandrayangutta,CityCollege,Afzalandotherareas. For a second consecutive night, the city witnessed protests against Raja Singh for hurting the religious sentiments of Muslims. The protest continued till early hours of Wednesday. The protesters demanded stringent action against the controversial MLA and some of them were carrying national flags. Tension was palpable in the old city and more protests are likely on Wednesday. Police stepped security in the city and intensified patrolling in communally sensitive areas. Additional forces including Rapid Action Force, Greyhounds and special reserve police were deployed to prevent any untoward incident. Raja Singh was granted bail by a city Panaji, Aug 24 (IANS): Sadhguru Jagadish Vasudev said that the world is responding to soil policy, but citizens of the world must continue to amplify their voices. He was speaking during the signing of ‘Save Soil’ Memorandum of Understanding with the Goa govern ment on “EverybodyTuesday.ispart of this problem (soil degradation). Everyone has contributed to it knowingly or unknowingly, and now the only way to resolve it is that we have to be part of the solution,” Sadhguru said. “The body you carry is soil. The clothes you wear is soil. The chair that you sit on is soil. Tell me one thing which is not soil. Everything we dug out from earth... Did you bring something from mars? From your physical body to everything we use has come from soil. And we just forgot that this is the source of our life. We started treating it as a resource. The moment you treat the source as a resource there is a sacrilege, which will bring enor mous pain to us,” he said. Sadhguru termed soil as the largest living system with a trillion species of life. “... Top soil scientists of the world are admitting that they know less than one per cent of species present in the soil; when you know only one per cent, you should not mess with it,” he asserted. “Save soil movement is not protest or agitation. This is an expression of our love and responsibility for the life... ,” Sadhguru said. “Before 1950, this country and many parts of the world had witnessed extreme famines. Once again we are driving the world to famine. Famine is the worst possible way to die, war is much better because you are shot and dead. Famine is slow fade, it will take three to four months for human being to die,” he said.

Delhi farmer, who bought flight tickets for labourers during Covid, commits suicide Puducherry to provide free laptops to all students of Class 11 & 12 continue in Hyderabad against BJP MLA Raja Singh

The Union Territory has also en hanced the financial assistance for the marriage of a differently-abled person with a non-differently abled person from Rs 25,000 to Rs The1,00,000.assistance for marriage be tween two differently-abled persons has been enhanced from Rs 50,000 to Rs 2,00,000, the Chief Minister

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS):

Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, representing the Centre, contended that there is no discrimination under the MTP (Amendment) Act, 2021, and categorisation has been provided in the relevant rules under the Act. She submitted that according to experts, categorisation has been to curb the misuse of laws including the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PC-PNDT) Act due to sex determination of the foetus.

The bench said that its judgment will be shaped in such a way that the provisions of PC-PNDT Act are not Thediluted.Centre had told the apex court that it could intervene in the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Rules, 2003. The bench, also comprising Justices A.S. Bopanna and J.B. Pardiwala, said the court can interpret Rule 3B(c) in such a manner that the change of marital status should be a broad category which would include a married woman who has been abandoned and also an unmarried, healthcare or legal representation. A good lawyer, like a good doctor, must always work earnestly towards imbibing and accumulating greater knowledge. The possibilities for growth in both fields are seemingly endless. Both medicine and law are one of the oldest professions in the world,” he added. The CJI also said that in contempo rary times, the doctors play multiple roles - as healthcare providers, care givers, educators, managers, policy makers etc. “Our recent experience with Covid taught us the significance of robust healthcare for all. Especially in a country like India, where there is immense disparity in access to healthcare, doctors are accountable to the public. Exorbitant medical fees coupled with excessive barriers has made it almost impossible for the poor to get decent healthcare. “It is primarily the cost of healthcare that is forcing people to suppress their health care needs and wellbe ing. The heart-breaking fact is that, the crucial preventive stage is often lost when people suppress their health needs. They only approach New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS): Farmer Pappan Singh Gahlot, who had bought flight tickets for his Biharbased labourers to send them home during the Covid-19 pandemic, allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself at his home in Tigi Pur village of Outer North Delhi on Tuesday evening. The police said that they got a call of the incident at around 5 p.m. Gahlot has left behind a suicide note, in which he cited an illness as reason behind taking the extreme step, and also wrote that he himself is who suffered abandonment. It noted that women who got un wanted pregnancy, due to medical device failure, should be allowed to terminate the pregnancy up to 24 Earlierweeks. this month, the apex court had said it would interpret the MTP Act and connected rules to see if unmarried women could be allowed to terminate the pregnancy up to 24 weeks on medical advice. On July 21, the top court had allowed a 25-year-old to abort her 24-week pregnancy arising out of a consen sual relationship. the doctors when it is unmanageable and has crossed a certain threshold,” he Sinceadded.the patient typically has only a limited understanding of the illness and the process of treatment, the medical professional has a larger duty to the patient in a fiduciary relationship, he said. He also noted that treatment for an individual involves various stakeholders. “They have to traverse through doctors, private hospitals and insurance companies. Through this process the patient blindly trusts only the doctors. It is doctor’s presence and involvement that gives the assurance to patients that they are not just consumers,” he said. The Chief Justice then said that he “must come to a topic that I feel strongly about”. “During the pandemic I saw various instances where doctors had been threatened, abused, attacked, and shunned. Despite this, they con tinued working on the front lines. This negative response towards doctors is truly unfortunate. Several false cases are being lodged against upright and hardworking doctors. They need a better, and more secure, working environment. We must foster an environment where more young people want to become doctors to serve Indian society. “This attitude towards doctors is pushing out our best talents abroad. A massive brain drain is taking place where young, talented, and hardworking doctors do not see a future in India. We as a society must change this and incentivise our doctors to stay in India and continue their service and help meet both our medical and social goals,” he said. He noted that the Central and state governments too have a serious “Manyresponsibility.aspiring doctors from small towns and rural areas rely on the government for education, support and employment. But, beyond this initial support, the government must look out for the welfare of its doctors and improve their working condi tions. The government must think of stronger incentives to make doctors accessible to rural population,” he said.responsible for the act. His body was sent to a nearby gov ernment hospital for post-mortem. Gahlot came in news after he sent his labourers to Bihar by flight so that they could meet their families during the Covid-19 pandemic. Many called him Sonu Sood of Delhi. Even Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit had read his story on Radio describing how he helped people by going out of the way. Gahlot is survived by his wife and a daughter.

assistance would be given to those women who are not in the bracket of receiving any other financial assis tance from the state government.

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N. Rangasamy in his budget speech said that the government plans to launch a ferry service between Karaikkal port and Kankesanthurai port in Sri Lanka this year. He also said that under the Sagaramala scheme the government proposed to operate cargo handling from Puducherry port.

tension. Police resorted to baton charge to disperse both the groups. After Raja Singh’s release, his supporters accorded him a warm welcome at his residence in Dhoolpet. Raising slogans in his favour, they distributed sweets. The MLA has denied making de rogatory comments against anybody and claimed that his video was in response to stand up comedian Munawar Faruqui’s recent show in TheHyderabad.BJPon Tuesday suspended Raja Singh from the party and asked him to reply in 10 days as to why he should not be expelled from the party.

In the inaugural National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS) Public Oration, he said: “Since there was no explicit mention of right to health under the Fundamental Rights, the Supreme Court, in the case of Bandhua Mukti Morcha, interpreted Article 21 to include right to health. In the case of Paschim Banga Khet Mazdoor Samity, the Supreme Court held that failure on the part of a government hospital to provide timely medical treatment to a person in need of such treatment results in violation of his right to life guaranteed under Article 21.”

The Chief Minister also informed the house that the government has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for laying the foundation stone of the National Law University in ThePuducherry.government has also decided to procure cyber tools and establish an Emergency Response Support System to curtail the menace of cyber crimes against women and children. The Chief Minister also said that more Women’s help desks would be set up in police stations. The government has allocated a record Rs 1,036.5 crore for health in the budget and several novel proj ects in health have been announced by the Chief Minister. This includes establishing an e-hospital service in Government Hospital and Rajiv Gandhi Women and Child hospital. MRI machines and CT scan equip ment will be procured for all health care centres in the UT, the Chief Minister said.

World responding to soil policy: Sadhguru

“In a sense, I would say medicine and law are similar. We must keep ourselves abreast of the latest developments in our fields to be able to provide the best possible

The state government has also decided to extend the Centre’s Ayushman Bharat -- Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana Health Insurance Scheme to families beyond below poverty line (BPL) from this finan cial year onwards. This would help families above the poverty line get health insurance coverage for renal transplants also.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it would interpret the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act and the rules to eliminate the discrimination between married and unmarried women for allowing abortion till 24 weeks of pregnancy.

Canberra, Aug 22 (IANS): The Australian Border Force (ABF) said on Monday that the police have seized the largest ever shipment of fentanyl, preventing more than 5 million doses of the deadly opioid hitting the streets. The drugs were found hidden inside in an industrial wooden lathe sent from Canada that arrived in Melbourne in December 2021, dpa news agency quoted the ABF as

“Qantas needs a reset and that’s got to start at the top ... we need to put an independent body in place that’s got the capacity to look at all the underlying issues in this industry.”

Bjorn Jarvis, head of labour statistics at the ABS, said the unem ployment rate fell by 0.1 percentage points between June and July to 3.4 per cent, with employment falling by 41,000 people and the number of unemployed people also decreasing by 20,000 during the same period, reports Xinhua news agency.

TWU national assistant secretary Nick McIntosh told the local media on Monday that the once great airline which was known for provid ing secure, quality jobs had trashed its reputation during the pandemic.

The airline would be rolling out a series of initiatives to overcome the operational hurdles, which has included the hiring of 1,500 new workers since April, and A$15 mil lion of investment to help smooth customers’ travel experience. In 2020, the airline outsourced its baggage handling workforce which resulted in 1,700 redundancies.

“The fall in unemployment in July reflects an increasingly tight labour market, including high job vacancies and ongoing labour shortages, resulting in the lowest unemploy ment rate since August 1974,” Jarvis said in a statement. The July reference period coincided with the winter school holidays, worker absences associated with Covid-19 and other illnesses, and further flooding events in New South Wales, Australia’s most populous state with Sydney as the capital city. In line with the fall in employment, and continued illness-related worker absences, hours worked also fell by 0.8 per cent in July.

“In addition to people taking annual leave around the winter school holidays, there were also around 750,000 people working fewer hours than usual due to being sick in July 2022, around double the usual number we see during the middle of winter,” Jarvis said. The statistics came when the wave of Omicron sub-variant infections continued in the current winter months in Australia. Since the outbreak of the pandemic in early 2020, Australia has re ported a total of 9,851,002 Covid-19 cases and 13,021 deaths, with approximately 193,018 active cases, according to the latest data from the Department of Health.

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per cent of women, meaning that women were much more likely to lose their jobs or income as health restrictions were introduced. Following this trend, women were taking on more hours of domestic labour, house cleaning and child rearing, and foregoing new job opportunities or opportunities for professional development.

Canberra, Aug 18 (IANS) Data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on Thursday showed the unemployment rate fell to 3.4 per cent last month as employment and hours worked both decreased at the same time.

Parliament over the scandal, justified the appointments by saying it was necessary to guide Australia’s response to the coronavirus Albanesepandemic.said on Sunday his government would establish a royal commission into Australia’s coronavirus response as soon as was “Clearly,practical.you’d need to look at the response of all governments,” he said.

The Transport Workers’ Union (TWU), representing workers in the industry made a call for Joyce to resign and criticised the move as the CEO trying to “buy off forgiveness”.

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Police seize largest ever fentanyl shipment Covid fallout worse for Australian women: Survey Aus tourism industry waiting for int’l market to rebound issues apology, refunds to millions of customers amid Unemploymentdisruptionsratefalls

Canberra, Aug 22 (IANS): Australia’s flag carrier Qantas has issued a formal apology and refunds to millions of customers as it seeks to regain public confidence following months of delays and operational “Onblunders.behalf of the national carrier, I want to apologise and assure you that we’re working hard to get back to our best,” Qantas CEO Alan Joyce said Joycestatement.hasbeen under intense scrutiny as the airline has suffered severe worker shortages, mass cancellations and delays of flights, and misdirected luggage, reports Xinhua news agency. Alongside the statement, the CEO sent a video message to frequent flyers saying despite “good reasons” for the operational problems, including staff shortages due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a tight labour market and extreme weather in eastern Australia, it was still not good enough. In addition to the apology, the airline would issue A$50 ($34) vouchers for flights between Australia and New Zealand, the extension of frequent flyer bonuses, and the extension of frequent flyer rewards.

casual, part-time or contract work ers who were among the first to lose their jobs as businesses struggled in response to lockdown,” said lead researcher Terry Fitzsimmons. The findings came from a nation wide survey of 1,931 men and 1,691 women employed across a variety of industries including construction, mining, education, healthcare and the arts, and were conducted between November 2021 and March Of2022.men surveyed, 84 per cent were in full time work compared with 72 visiting Australia for short-term Byholidays.comparison there were 660,340 short-term overseas arrivals in Australia in June 2019.

While an increase in Australians holidaying domestically has offset some fall in international visitors, the tourism industry is still waiting for international visitors and also facing staffing problems.

December the federal government has approved 102,800 Working Holiday Maker (WHM) visa applications but only 49,000 successful applicants have entered the country in the same time.

Canberra, Aug 21 (IANS): Australia’s Prime Minister has flagged reforms in response to his predecessor’s secret ministries scandal. Anthony Albanese on Sunday revealed he will on Monday receive advice from the Solicitor-General on any legal and constitutional problems surrounding former PM Scott Morrison swearing himself into several ministries, Xinhua news agency reported. It was revealed on Tuesday that Morrison had been appointed to five ministries including the health, home affairs and treasury portfolios secretly between March 2020 and May Albanese2021.on Sunday said that “very clearly” there’s a need for proper scrutiny of what occurred here. “There are separate questions about the functioning of our democracy, about conventions and whether any conventions have been overturned, and whether there’s a need for any reforms required to ensure that something like this can never happen again,” he told Sky News Morrison,Australia. who has been urged by some members of the Opposition Liberal Party to resign from saying in a statement. ABF officers inspected the container in February and detected nearly 60 kg of powdered substances hidden inside military-style ammunition boxes concealed within a three tonne lathe. Forensic officers identified 11.2 kg of pure fentanyl, equivalent to about 5.5 million potential lethal doses of 30 mg, and some 30 kg of metham phetamine, with an estimated street

Canberra, Aug 23 (IANS): The lingering impacts of Covid-19 pan demic in Australia were felt more severely by women in the country, a survey published on Tuesday said. The survey conducted by re searchers from the University of Queensland (UQ) found that during the pandemic, women’s employ ment, hours of work, domestic labour, mental health and well-being all took larger hits than their male counterparts, reports Xinhua news “Womenagency. are also more likely to be Canberra, Aug 26 (IANS): Australian tourism operators have revealed the international market still need time to rebound about half a year after the country’s border reopened. It recently marked six months since Australia opened up to international visitors almost two years after the border was closed to prevent the spread of Covid-19, reports Xinhua news Accordingagency.todata published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) earlier in August, there were 730,400 total international arrivals in June. Of those, 275,300 were travellers

The move was deemed a breach of Australia’s work regulation by the Federal Court, and has been seen by many as a reason behind its struggle to meet the return of aviation demand.

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“The effects of these job losses, re duced income and domestic labour burdens meant women suffered greatly from fatigue, stress, anxiety and depression,” said Fitzsimmons. The researchers said that the findings give new evidence that the outcomes of the pandemic have not been split equally along the lines of Theygender.made a series of recommen dations to address the unequal impacts, including investment into early education and childcare, great er investment into social and mental health support, and addressing the role of gender “Governmentsstereotypes.alsoneedto better incorporate hybrid working ar rangements, provide equal access to parental leave entitlements and overhaul wage-setting mechanisms,” said contributing author Miriam Yates. with official unemployment rate at the lowest in decades, not enough local workers to fill them. Prior to the pandemic the tourism industry was reliant on international backpackers on working holiday Sincevisas.

“The major international factor that we’re dealing with is the lack of backpackers,” John Geappen, the owner-operator of a tourism business in Western Australia (WA), was quoted by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) on Friday. “The result is we’ve got a lot of busi nesses that are suffering. Hundreds and hundreds of hospitality-related businesses rely on them.” Some experts told ABC there are a number of reasons for the difficulty of the industry, including the high cost and inconsistency of flights, delays in the processing of visas, the continued Covid restrictions and the slow return of cruise ships.

“Primarily, it would be about the federal government, that’s what we have responsibility for. But the inter action between the different levels of government of course was critical to the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.” Also on Sunday, Australia reported more than 10,000 new COVID-19 cases and more than 30 deaths as the country continues to battle against the wave of Omicron sub-variant infections in winter.

41,000 job losses in July

ABS labour force data found there are 51,900 jobs vacant in the accom modation and food services indus tries across the country in May, and value of A$27 million ($18 million). As little as 28 milligrams of the drug can be fatal, the ABF said. Australian authorities said they had only ever detected illicit fentanyl importations in minor amounts, all less than 30 grams. “This was a massive amount of Fentanyl,” ABF Commander Maritime and Enforcement South James Watson said. “Fentanyl is an extremely toxic substance to handle as well as being a lethal drug to use. There is a fentanyl epidemic in many parts of the world today, resulting in thousands of deaths of users every year,” Watson added. Australian Federal Police acting Commander Anthony Hall said it was known criminal syndicates worldwide were lacing illicit drugs with the synthetic opioid, creating a dangerous cocktail. “People who use illicit drugs can never be certain what they are ingesting and this seizure highlights the potentially lethal game of Russian roulette they play. We don’t want to see Australia joining other countries in that deadly game.”

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By Rajinder S Taggar New Delhi, Aug 27: Palpable tensions prevails in Brampton city of Canada’s Ontario state, as the Khalistanis have launched a campaign to conduct a so-called referendum on the issue of creating a separate homeland for the Sikhs in TheIndia.activists of the banned anti-India organisation, Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), are distributing fliers at the entrance gates of different Gurdwaras asking Indians, espe cially Punjabis, to participate in the “referendum” on September 18 at a community center in Brampton. The move is being staunchly opposed by pro-India Canadians led by Azad Singh Goyat, an estab lished community advocate and a Goyatpolitician.has objected to the use of public property by Khalistanis who are putting up posters and fixing signboards to publicise the referen dum date and venue.

Sona Mohapatra sings ‘Kuhu Kuhu’ in impromptu tribute to Lata Mangeshkar

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS): The latest UK Immigration Statistics published on Thursday showed that nearly 118,000 Indian students received a student visa in the year ending June 2022 -- an 89 per cent increase from the previous year. India has now overtaken China as the largest nationality being issued sponsored Study visas in the UK. The UK continues to be a popular destination for Indian holidaymak ers Indiantoo.nationals accounted for the highest proportion (28 per cent) of Visitor visas granted. More than 258,000 Indian nationals received visit visas in the year ending June 2022 -- a 630 per cent increase compared to the previous year (when travel restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic were still in Inplace).theyear ending June 2022, Indian nationals also received Melbourne, Aug 21 (IANS): Popular singer Sona Mohapatra took a packed auditorium by surprise when she was called upon the stage at the ongoing Indian Film Festival of Melbourne to give away an award and judge the long-standing and popular dance competition of the Thefestival.singer treated the auditorium packed with the Indian diaspora, government functionaries, including ministers and members of parliament, and the city’s mayor with an impromptu act. She crooned, a-cappella, the ‘Kuhu Kuhu Bole Koyaliya’, a duet sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Mohammad Rafi for the pan-India 1957 film, ‘Suvarna Sundari’, starring the legendary Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Anjali Devi. That was her tribute the late Nightingale of India, Lata TalkingMangeshkar.about the experience, Sona said: “When the festival organisers discovered that I had collaborated with the legendary Aussie band INXS in a single called ‘Afterglow’, they requested if I could sing a few lines to celebrate India-Australia “Ifriendship.foundthat the in-house sympho ny had a conductor who was a jazz musician and requested him to join with a violin. It was magical singing ‘Afterglow’ in the land of INXS. I

nearly 103,000 Work visas (which includes skilled and seasonal workers) -- a 148 per cent increase over the previous year. Indian nationals continue to be the top nationality granted Skilled Worker visas, accounting for 46 per cent of all skilled work visas granted Alexglobally.Ellis, British High Commissioner to India, said: “India chose to end this with a tribute to the passing of the Nightingale of first again. I’m delighted that Indian nationals were issued the largest number of UK study, work and visitor visas in the year ending June 2022. More strength to the unique living bridge that connects our “Aspeople.this shows, we’re experiencing unprecedented demand for visas. I encourage students starting courses soon to apply as early as possible.” India, Lata ji.”

Tension builds up in Canada’s Brampton as people oppose referendum by Khalistanis

However, Harjinder Singh Pahra, a Khalistani engaged in referendum activities, says that people like Goyat are trying to create confrontation in the community. “We are peacefully doing what we want to do. There is massive support coming for the referendum. No one will be forced to vote on September 18,” he claims.

J.P.Pandher, a Punjabi journalist working for popular Omni TV says that the administration and the police can only act if there was a breach of peace from any of the two Hesides.agrees that Khalistanis can not legally use public property to publicise the referendum. They can only use private properties to paste and fix posters and signboards after taking the written consent of the Itproprietors.iscommon knowledge that the management of almost all Gurdwaras has slowly come under the control of radicals who with their muscle power win elections to form management committees. The Gurdwaras are then used to propagate anti-India views. The silent majority of the Sikhs find themselves helpless before armed Khalistanis who even indulge in violence against peaceful people opposed to them. The SFJ had earlier conducted a “referendum” in some cities in the US and the UK. As expected the results declared by it show the majority favouring the creation of Khalistan. The purpose of the ref erendum is to collect data of voters supporting the creation of Khalistan and present it to the United Nations seeking its intervention. (The content is being carried under an arrangement with indianarra tive.com)

“Illegal signs mushrooming on public property in Brampton need to be removed by the administration and the police. Why is the commu nity leadership sleeping? Why is it not asking the government to curb the illegal actions of a handful of people?” says Goyat in a post on his Facebook page.

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Goyat has issued an ultimatum to the administration and the police to

remove the referendum campaign material from public properties by August 29, or else he will launch a people’s direct action movement to remove these illegal signs.

and senior officials of currently sanctioned defence sector entities, according to the press release. The Prime Minister also announced allocation of funding for two Ukraine projects through the Peace and Stabilization Operations Program to provide additional support to Ukraine’s security sector institutions. Since February 24 this year, Canada has imposed sanctions on more than 1,300 individuals and entities from Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.

By Ashe Washington,O Aug 24 (IANS):

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The Presidential Records Act requires all official government material be turned over to the National Archives at the end of a term. The archives knew, in part, that it was missing documents that had been widely reported in the media, including Trump’s “love letters” with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, The HuffPost said. .

Ottawa, Aug 24 (IANS) Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced new sanctions against InRussia.apress release on the Prime Minister’s website, Trudeau said on Tuesday that Canada is imposing new measures on 62 close associ ates of the Russian government and a defence sector entity, Xinhua news agency reported. Among the individuals sanctioned are high-ranking Russian govern ment officials, including Russian federal governors and regional heads, their family members, since been recovered by the federal government, New York Times has reported. The figures represent three batches of documents that federal officials have recovered in recent months. About 150 documents marked classified were handed over to the National Archives in January, a large number that prompted concern from officials there that Trump may have had additional sensitive material in the bowels of the resort. Trump reportedly went through those boxes himself late 2021 before they were turned over. Officials at the Justice Department later went to the Florida estate in June with a subpoena for any additional classified material. But reviews of security footage and information from interviews with Trump’s aides led them to believe there were even more documents that hadn’t been turned over.

The Times added former White House officials were tasked with trying to return the documents to the federal government, but Trump resisted, calling the boxes: “Mine.”

Newfoundland is considered a favourable location for the produc tion of renewable hydrogen. The region is very windy and sparsely Thepopulated.useof hydrogen does not produce greenhouse gases. To Kathmandu wrote to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs seeking approval for the selection and recruitment in Butwal and Dharan, and sought security support from the local administrations during the recruit ment process, according to the Nepali media reports. After the government of Nepal failed to communicate to the Indian side whether it will allow the Indian Army to start the recruitment process, the latter has stopped short of making public the recruitment Asdates.per the Agnipath scheme announced by the Modi government in India, it will be recruiting 46,000 “Agniveers”. Upon completing the four-year service, the “Aginveers” will return to society as a disciplined, dynamic, motivated, and skilled workforce Wickremesinghe, the HRCSL stated that Rajapaksa is entitled to certain privileges and benefits under law and the government should take necessary steps to ensure his security to return. The Commission headed by a retired Supreme Court judge recommended the government to take all necessary steps to assess the threat situation and provide Rajapaksa and his family access to return whenever he wants. Following the three-month long street violence over the economic crisis that led to the acute shortages of food, fuel, electricity and cooking gas, Rajapaksa announced his resignation on July 9 and fled the country on July 13. He first went to the Maldives and then to Singapore. On the request of the Sri Lankan government, Rajapaksa and his wife were allowed to enter Thailand where he currently resides.

Rajapaksa’s safe return was one of the key deals to support Wickremesinghe in his presidency. Earlier this month, Wickremesinghe had told media that it was not the right time for Gotabaya Rajapaksa to return as his presence could again inflame political tensions in the island nation.

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Germany, Canada sign hydrogen deal in ‘historic step’

Some sections in Nepal have raised questions about the Agnipath scheme, saying whether it will violate the Tripartite Agreement between then British, India and Nepali governments signed in 1947 that ensures the recruitment in the Indian Army and ensured equal pay and pension and other facilities on par with the Indians. Some Nepali experts have suggested to make this tripartite agreement bilateral with India.

Confusion in Nepal over recruitment in Gorkha regiments due to Agnipath scheme

Trump’s problems pile up as his team seems to be losing grip

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Former US President Donald Trump’s problems are piling up as his team seems to be losing the grip as new disclosures reveal he took 300 documents from the White House. His lawyers are deserting him and he’s having tough time at the primaries when blue states recently turned in non-Trump candidates in the run-up to the midterms. Trump is reportedly having a hard time retaining the “best people” to represent him as he faces multiple lawsuits and a federal investigation, but the latest move from Trump left everyone wondering if his team is even awake at the wheel, media reports said.

On Monday night, one of Trump’s official representatives for the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) released a May 10 letter that legal experts say is incredibly damning. Conservative journalist John Solomon posted the document on his website, TheJustTheNews.com.letterwassent to Trump’s lawyers by NARA, and confirms that the former president took highly classified materials with him to Mara-Lago. “As you are no doubt aware, NARA had ongoing communications with the former President’s representatives throughout 2021 about what appeared to be missing Presidential records, which resulted in the transfer of 15 boxes of records to NARA in January 2022,” the letter Inreads.itsinitial review of materials within those boxes, NARA iden tified items marked as classified national security information, up to the level of Top Secret and including Sensitive Compartmented Information and Special Access Program materials. NARA informed the Department of Justice about that discovery, which prompted it to ask the President to request that NARA provide the FBI with access to the boxes at issue so that those in the Intelligence Community could examine them. The former President had more than 300 classified documents at his Florida estate, Mar-a-Lago, that have By Susitha Fernando Colombo, Aug 23 (IANS): The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) ruled on Tuesday that former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who fled the country in July amid the unrest triggered by the ongoing economic crisis, should be allowed to return to the country. Writing to President Ranil

The FBI, armed with a search warrant, went to Mar-a-Lago on Aug. 8 and recovered 11 more sets of classified material. A federal judge unsealed the warrant shortly afterward, which shows Trump was under investigation for possible violations of the Espionage Act.

The Times’ report comes amid the ongoing firestorm after FBI agents searched Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort earlier this month. Trump has castigated the search, declaring the FBI’s actions a politicisation of the Justice Department that has never happened to a former president. His aides quickly moved to say he had a “standing order” to automatically declassify documents that left the Oval Office for his estate, although there is no evidence so far to back up that claim. The DOJ’s investigation into the documents is ongoing, as are several other government inquiries into Trump’s behaviour leading up to the Jan 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol and his efforts to remain in power.

Lawyers for Trump on Monday urged a federal judge to prevent the FBI from continuing to review documents recovered from his Florida estate earlier this month until a neutral special master can be appointed. The attorneys asserted in a court filing, their first since the FBI search of Mar-a-Lago two weeks ago, that the sets of documents taken from the residence were “presumptively” covered by execu tive Separatelyprivilege.Monday, a federal judge acknowledged that redactions to an FBI affidavit spelling out the basis for the search might be so extensive as to make the document “mean ingless” if released to the public. But he said he continued to believe it should not remain sealed in its entirety because of the “intense” public interest in the investigation, a written order from US Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart said. “Particularly given the intense public and historical interest in an unprecedented search of a former President’s residence, the Government has not yet shown that these administrative concerns are sufficient to justify sealing,” he wrote. Trump legal woes are ‘Dampening Republican Enthusiasm’: The GOP strategist Larl Roe said that Trump should spend some of his $120 million war chest to help the stumbling Republican Senate candidates he endorsed. Long-time Republican strategist Rove said Monday that former President Donald Trump’s ongoing legal prob lems are “dampening Republican enthusiasm” as the nation heads toward the midterm elections.

“The more we talk about the boxes of material at Mar-a-Lago the FBI seized earlier this month and the less that we talk about the problems that we face as a country here and now, the better off the Democrats are,” Rove told Fox News. “It raises their enthusiasm; dampens the Republican enthusiasm”. He didn’t comment on what might happen if Trump declares before the midterms that he’s going to make another run for the presidency. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) shared tempered expectations last week that Republicans would retake the Senate. McConnell didn’t specify which candidates lacked “quality” when he made his comments. But several controversial GOP Senate candidates with little or no political experience, championed by Trump, are stumbling in the polls. Those include Mehmet Oz, running against Democratic Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman; Ohio Senate candidate J.D. Vance (opposed by Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan) and former football star Herschel Walker, who’s running in Georgia for the US Senate against incumbent Democrat Raphael Warnock.

Kathmandu, Aug 24 (IANS): The Nepal government is in a fix on whether to allow the Indian Army to recruit Nepali youths under the Narendra Modi governments newly launched Agnipath scheme of short-term recruitment into the armed forces. New Delhi has apparently asked Kathmandu’s views on the matter as India’s Gorkha regiment plans to recruit Nepalis, for which tests are scheduled for August 25 in Butwal and September 1 in Dharan. According to Nepali media reports, the delay over giving decision has reached to the office of Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba who discussed the matter with Foreign Minister Narayan Khadka and some senior Nepal government officials. But there is no decision yet whether to allow India to recruit Nepali youths in Indian Army or not as 75 per cent those who get selected would have to return home after four years and that could invite huge social costs. Government officials in Kathmandu have said they were still mulling over the matter saying the Indian government did not discuss the matter with the Nepali side before launching the scheme and only informed that it has resumed the recruitment under the new scheme. The Indian Army had postponed the Gorkha recruitment due to the Covid-19 pandemic. As soon as the new scheme was launched on June 14, the Indian Army via the Indian Embassy in Berlin, Aug 24 (IANS): Germany and Canada have signed a cooperation agreement for the production and transport of hydrogen on the second day of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s inaugural trip to Canada. German Economics Minister Robert Habeck and Canadian Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson signed the agreement at a ceremony on Tuesday in the remote town of Stephenville, in Newfoundland and Labrador, attended by Scholz and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, dpa news agency reported. Trudeau spoke of a “historic step forward for our shared future”. “Our target is clear: Working towards initial exports of Canadian hydrogen to Germany by 2025,” Trudeau said. “Our outcomes are clear as well: Creating middle class jobs and local growth while deliver ing clear energy that will help fight climate change.” Scholz said that the deal will take the partnership between the two countries to a more strategic level. The German chancellor, who was accompanied on his trip by his dep uty Habeck and a large delegation of business and industry leaders, called the agreement “an important step not only for strengthening our bilateral economic relations, but also for a sustainable energy supply for the future.”

produce it, water has to be split into hydrogen and oxygen by electroly sis, which is only climate-friendly if sustainable energy is used. Currently the cost of producing low-carbon hydrogen is more expensive than buying natural gas, but experts believe that hydrogen has the ability to reduce energy bills in the medium term. Industrial hydrogen production hubs have yet to be completed, Germanhowever.energy companies Eon and Uniper said on Tuesday that they had signed a memorandum of understanding with Canada’s Everwind on the sidelines of the German-Canadian talks with the aim of importing climate-neutral hydrogen from Canada on a large for employment in other sectors to pursue their career in the job of their choice, as per the Indian government plan. The provision will apply to the Gorkha regiment, a dedicated force of the Indian Army that only hires Nepali nationals and Nepalispeaking people.

A former dual citizen of Sri Lanka and the US, Rajapaksa was refused visa by Washington as he had to give up his American citizenship before the 2019 presidential election. Sri Lankan election law prohibits foreign nationals from running for Lastpresidency.week,the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) party formed by Rajapaksa family including Gotabaya’s brothers -- former Prime Minister Mahinda and former Finance minister Basil -- had urged Wickremesinghe to facilitate the former President’s return to the Gotabayacountry.

scale from Accordingly,2025.the companies are each seeking a purchase agreement for up to 500,000 tonnes of ammonia - the chemical used to transport hydrogen - per year. A green hydrogen and ammonia production plant is to be built in the village of Point Tupper in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. “It is in an advanced stage of development and is expected to start commercial operation in early 2025,” Eon said. Also on Tuesday, German carmaker Mercedes-Benz and the Canadian government signed a memorandum of understanding to promote coop eration and economic opportunities within the Canadian supply chain for electric vehicles.

The Times, the first to report the number of sensitive material found during the searches, added it’s unclear what type of classified information officials found. But the paper, citing a person briefed on the investigation, said they included material from the CIA, the National Security Agency and the FBI on topics related to national security. It’s unclear if Trump could face any charges related to the documents.

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One secret that every beginner baker wants to know is how to demold your cakes and cupcakes without it getting stuck on the bottom or having unclean edges, or how to bake your cookies without worrying about puddles of butter all around the cookie. The answer to all these problems is a cooking sheet. Thanks to the innovative Cooking Sheet, you can bake more and worry less! But have you heard of a cooking sheet?

Five medium size potatoes peeled , washed , pat dried and sliced lengthwise

Half a tea spoon cumin seeds One tea spoon turmeric powder Once it’s hot add all your whole Garam masala ingredients Stir for 20 seconds

• One tea spoon chicken tikka Masala powder ( optional )

Four tomatoes chopped

Five cloves garlic crushed

STEP TWO Heat three table spoon oil in a big saucepan

Nutritionist-Recommended for healthy lifestyle Bake more and worry less

Three onions sliced lengthwise

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One tea spoon turmeric powder

The dairy and lactose-free oat beverage is a certified organic product that is vegan friendly. It is unsweetened with no added sugar or preservatives and is made from oats, grown organically without any pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. A dairy-free product, oat milk contains zero cholesterol, regular consumption may even lower bad cholesterol (LDL) in the blood. It is high in beta-glucan, a type of soluble fiber with heart health benefits. Metabolism Booster Shots by Akika temperatures of up to 250 degrees kept for approximately 20 minutes. It provides adequate heat required to properly bake the product and prepare a freshly cooked delicacy to enjoy. You just have to place the sheet on the tray or pan inside the oven and you’re done. The quality of silicone used in the product makes it a perfect fit for all baking needs.

Add salt Give it abig mix . Cover and simmer for 10 minutes on a very low heat . Garnish with Garam masala powder and fresh coriander leaves . Serve with soft rotis / chapatis

STEP ONE Heat enough oil in a big wok or frying pan In a big mixing bowl put grated cauliflower , grated ginger , besan , self raising flour and salt. Use little water at a time to make a thick paste kind of mixture , so you can pick it up with a spoon and slide into hot oil . Once the oil is hot , use a spoon to pick up enough mixture like 20 cents coin Gently slide in the oil Fry these on medium heat until golden brown . We should get about 25 little round koftas from this mixture . Take it out and repeat the process until all the mixture has been used . Use paper towel to absorb oil .

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HelloToday’sfriends,recipe is a new invention in our household. In school holidays, Iwanted to make some Indian snacks for kids but I didn’t have alot of fresh ingredients. When I opened mypantry, all I could find was besan, sooji, self-raising flourandsomemoongdal.Therefore, we had to make an interesting snack with the above ingredients. We were all surprised with the end product. Hopefully you will all like it too. We will name this snackmoong dal besan delight. So let’s get started.

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While celebrating AzadikaAmritMahotsav,the the City of Ryde recently hoisted the Indian tricolour to mark the 75th an niversary of India’s Independence. Mayor Jordan Lane, Councillors and Indian-Australian community members joined the celebrations at the Kissing Point Park. The Indian Seniors Networking event was organisedon August 16 by Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) Gold Coastto celebrate the 75th Indian Independence Day. Seniors joined the event to make new connections, learn about Cura’s services and enjoy a delicious meal.

GOPIO Queensland celebrates Indian Independence Day

Indian tricolour hoisted in City of Ryde

F hosted a Grants Workshop and Meet & Greet event on 20 August.Councillor for Calamvale ward Angela Owen attended the event. Community Development officers from Brisbane City Council present ed on several topics namely, Grant principles, summary of Council

ICQ

The biggest Garba night was held in Melbourne on 20th August.

The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) grant programs, online applications (i.e. smarty grants),tips and hints (including the importance of acquit tals) and further resources. Angela Owen later posted on her official Facebook account, “A very productive afternoon with my local Council Grant workshop held in conjunction with FICQ member

GOPIO Gold Coast holds Indian Seniors Networking

The event was a huge success due to the support offered by the Queensland chapter celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Indian organisations and local commu nity groups. A special thank you to everyone who supported this event (including our hardworking Council officers) and particularly to the FICQ Executive for working with me to make sure local groups have the knowledge and skills to seek grants to benefit more Brisbane residents.” Melbourne community. Independence Dayon 15th August, with annual event of India Day Fair.

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The Consul General of India in Perth recently attended the Shri Queensland Muslims, a peak umbrella body for Muslim organisations in Queensland, was launched recently. It was a great opportunity to Indian actor Abhishek Bachchan and former Indian captain Kapil on 21 August in Canberra. The event which lasted for three hours was Krishna Janmashtami Shobhayatra organized by Samskruthi Perth network with community leaders, government representatives, and multicultural organisations’ representatives.

Dev hoisted the Indian tricolour at the Indian Film Festival of organised by Desi Rocks Events. at Perth Hindu Temple, Western Australia. Melbourne(IFFM). The act marked the 75th Independence day.

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The Vaishnav Sangh of Western Australia organised a special event, NandMahotsav on August 20. The Consul General was present at Gujarati Community of Queensland (GCQ) held a volley ball tournament on August 21. Team this event. Community kids present ed devotional songs through dance and musical instruments in a very professionally choreographed and Tiger J (Jay Patel and team) was the winner while Team Tiger S (Sandy Patel and team) was the runner up. impressive programme attended by devotees to the packed capacity of the auditorium.

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diverse reach across genres and geographies, NDTV is the most suit able broadcast and digital platform to deliver on our vision. We look forward to strengthening NDTV’s leadership in news delivery,” he AMNL,added. a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, houses the media business of the Adani Group.

San Francisco, Aug 22 (IANS): Cloud major Oracle has been hit by a privacy class-action lawsuit in the US, claiming that the company’s “worldwide surveillance machine” has amassed detailed dossiers on nearly 5 billion people, the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) claimed on Monday. The lawsuit, filed in the Northern District of California, accused the company and its adtech and adver tising subsidiaries of “violating the privacy of the majority of the people on Earth”. Oracle is an “important part of the tracking and data industry” and generates $42.4 billion in annual revenue.

Dr Johnny Ryan, Senior Fellow of the ICCL, is one of three class representatives in a new lawsuit filled against Oracle. “Oracle has violated the privacy of billions of people across the globe. This is a Fortune 500 company on a dangerous mission to track where every person in the world goes, and what they do. We are taking this action to stop Oracle’s surveillance machine,” Dr Ryan said in a Oracle’sstatement.dossiers about people include names, home addresses, emails, purchases online and in the real world, physical movements in the real world, income, interests and political views, and a detailed account of online activity. “For example, one Oracle database included a record of a German man who used a prepaid debit card to place a 10 euro bet on an esports betting site,” said the ICCL. Oracle also coordinates a global trade in dossiers about people through the Oracle Data Marketplace, it alleged. Ryan filed the lawsuit along with Michael Katz-Lacabe, director of research at The Center for Human Rights and Privacy; and Dr Jennifer Golbeck, a professor of computer science at the University of TheMaryland.complaint against Oracle alleges violations of the Federal Electronic Communications Privacy Act, the Constitution of the State of California, the California Invasion of Privacy Act, competition law, and the common law. Oracle was yet to comment on the lawsuit.

Chennai, Aug 23 (IANS): With the steep hike in yarn prices continuing the garment industries in Tiruppur are in Severalcrisis.units are not functioning for the past several months with most of them getting outsourced orders from major garment exporters. Exporters of Tiruppur, which is considered the knitwear hub of India, are in a tough situation as they are unable to execute international orders that they have taken. This, according to exporters, would lead to the market going elsewhere.

The advantage of having an equal-weighted portfolio is having a rule-based strategy across asset Accordingclasses. to Motilal Oswal, gold has generated 8 per cent returns (YTD) in INR terms, ASAP 1 per cent and Nifty 2 per cent. Equity is likely to catch up with gold as global central banks slow down the pace of rate hikes in the remain ing part of the year. The returns provided shows the importance of asset allocation in a portfolio. “The Indian economy & markets are at an inflexion point. A confluence of factors will lead to sustainable growth this decade from Indian equities. The number of UHNW individuals is expected to grow from 6,884 in 2020 to 11,198 by 2025,” said Ashish Shanker, MD & CEO, Motilal Oswal Private Wealth. Equities are hedged against Gold Funds and Arbitrage funds that provide cushion against any major Whilefall. on the upside, the fund enjoys higher returns from Indian and US equities.

Oracle hit by lawsuit in US for violating privacy of ‘5 billion people’

The ASAP portfolio from 1990 to 2022 grew at a compounded average growth rate of 11.7 per cent against 9.9 per cent growth of gold, 8.3 per cent growth of debt and 13.8 per cent and 13 per cent growth of Indian and US equities, respectively.

Steep hike in yarn prices: Tiruppur garment industry in crisis

Industry watchers said that banking frauds mainly occur due to various reasons like non-adherence to know your customer (KYC) norms while opening accounts and also due to non-compliance of the laid down standard operating procedures or regulatory guidelines for deposit and loan accounts.

Some other reasons which lead to bank frauds are collusion between the borrowers and third-party agencies like valuers, advocates, chartered accountants etc., lack of awareness regarding the mecha nism to detect early warning signals and lack of awareness among Actionscustomers.which banks take against fraudsters to recover the stolen amount include attachment of property of a fugitive economic offender as well as confiscation and disentitlement of the offender from defending any civil claim. In addition to this, banks also issue look-out circulars against such fraudsters and undertake recovery actions like filing suits in civil courts or even in the debt recovery Bankstribunals.also initiate action under the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI) and file application under the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) in the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), among other measures. Amid rising cyber crime incidents, the RBI has issued instructions on cyber security framework in banks and has made it mandatory for all scheduled commercial banks to report all unusual cyber incidents to it within two to six hours of their Theoccurrence.RBIonJune 2, 2016, had issued a comprehensive circular on cyber security framework in banks, under which financial institutions were advised to put in place a board-ap proved cyber security policy highlighting the strategy to counter cyber threats, considering the level of complexity of business and the risk involved.

Foreign univs setting up campuses in India to get freedom to prepare curriculum

Adani group targets 55.18% stake in NDTV, issues open offer for 26%

The Finance Ministry and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have earmarked measures to safeguard the general public from being defrauded by scamsters posing as bank employees, financial advisors and loan agents. The RBI has also issued Master Directions for classification and reporting of frauds by commer cial banks and select financial Banksinstitutions.ontheir part are required to report fraud cases to the law enforcement agencies. In addition to this, the RBI issues advisories to people, alerting them against such Itpractices.cautions them to be aware of fraudulent messages, spurious calls, unknown links, false notifications and unauthorised QR codes.

By Ganesh Bhatt New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS): The Union Education Ministry has invit ed world’s top ranking universities to set up their campuses in India. Indian embassies spread across the world have approached top varsities, telling them that they will be given full freedom to decide the curriculum. However, foreign universities in India will have to follow some rules that are being set by the Accordingministry.tothe ministry, once these rules are approved, online applications will be invited from foreign institutions wishing to set up their campuses in India. An expert committee will also be constituted for Thethis.University Grants Commission (UGC) within a month will bring out a rule book for setting up campuses in India. According to the UGC, on the basis of the recommendations of the expert committee, the ‘fee structure’ at the Indian campuses of these foreign universities will be decided keeping in mind the affordability of the students. According to UGC Chairman Professor M. Jagadesh Kumar, the interest of the country as well as the universities will be kept in mind while framing the rules and regulations. Foreign universities setting up their campuses in India will be given substantial freedom. They would be allowed to operate according to their own policy in terms of curric ulum scheduling as well as faculty appointments. Significantly, many higher education institutions in India have started exchange programmes with worldclass foreign universities. IIT Delhi said that they have tied up with a major Australian university for a special PhD programme. Under the agreement, students enrolled in Australia will study in Australia for 3 years while for the fourth year they will have to come to IIT Delhi for further studies. Similarly, students admitted to IIT Delhi will study at IIT Delhi for 3 years and will be provid ed an opportunity to go to Australia in the fourth year of their courses. In a significant initiative, dual degree programme has also been approved in collaboration with Indian and foreign Meanwhile,universities.additional 25 per cent seats would also be created in Indian higher education institutions for foreign students. As many as 250 foreign institutions in 60 countries have been identified for the dual degree programme. Under this, norms have been relaxed to enable Indian institutions to create additional seats for foreign Accordingstudents. to the ministry, the previous government’s efforts to invite foreign universities were stalled due to lack of consensus on subjects such as regulations, faculty, fees and academic curriculum. The UGC Chairman has said that India is not only inviting reputed foreign universities but foreign students are also being encouraged to study in India. For this, 25 per cent additional seats are being created in educational institutions for foreign students. Further, keeping in mind the interests of foreign students, higher education institutions will have to set up an ‘office of international.

By Animesh Singh New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS): Banking frauds have taken varied dimen sions with the passage of time. With the advent of digital age and online transactions, however, fraudsters too have upgraded their skills and latched on to innovative methods to rob unsuspecting people of their hard-earned money.

Private Ltd, a promoter group company of NDTV. The VCPL holds 1,990,000 warrants of RRPR Holding entitling it to convert them into 99.99 per cent stake in the latter. The VCPL has exercised its option in part, resulting in acquisition control of RRPR Holding - 1,990,000 equity shares or 99.50 per cent. RRPR Holding holds 29.18 per cent stake in NDTV that has three nation al television channels. This triggered the issue of open offer to acquire shares of NDTV from the public as per SEBI’s (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. NDTV recorded a revenue of Rs 421 crore with an EBITDA of Rs 123 crore and net profit of Rs 85 crore in FY22 with negligible debt. “This acquisition is a significant milestone in the journey of AMNL’s (AMG Networks) goal to pave the path of new age media across platforms,” AMG Media Networks Ltd Sanjay Pugalia said. “AMNL seeks to empower Indian citizens, consumers and those interested in India, with information and knowledge. With its leading position in news and its strong and

As fraudsters get smarter, RBI, banks get busy plugging loopholes

Interestingly, as per RBI data, cyber frauds reported by scheduled commercial banks related to ATM or debit cards as well as credit cards and internet banking have come down in terms of the amounts involved in them. From Rs 185 crore in 2019-20, the amount involved in cyber frauds came down to Rs 160 crore in 2020-21, marking a decline of 15 per cent year-on-year. This amount further fell to Rs 128 crore in 2021-22, a year-on-year decline of 17.5 per cent, the RBI data Yet,showed.despite all the preventive measures in place to curb the rise of cyber crimes like ATM card hacking and internet banking fraud, such cases occur in large volumes every year, mainly due to lack of aware ness about online banking among millions of people in the country who live in rural areas and don’t have access to internet or smart phones, industry watchers said. Also, there is a sizeable population which is not computer literate and this is also a major reason behind occurrence of such frauds, they added.

Ahmedabad, Aug 23 (IANS): With an idea to hold 55.18 per cent stake in New Delhi Television Ltd (NDTV), the Adani group has issued an open offer for 26 per cent stake in the news channel at Rs 294 for a share with a face value of Rs.4. The total outlay for 26 per cent, or 16,762,530 fully paid up equity shares of NDTV - if the offer is accepted in full - will be about Rs 483 crore for the Adani group. According to Adani group, the stake acquisition will be in two modes. Firstly, it will be through Vishvapradhan Commercial Private Ltd (VCPL). And then VCPL, its wholly-owned parent AMG Media Networks and Adani Enterprises Ltd (persons acting in concert). According to AMG Media Networks, its subsidiary VCPL has exercised its rights to acquire 99.5 per cent of equity shares of RRPR Holding

“The ASAP is an all-weather strategy and a superior alternative to fixed income funds,” said Nitin Shanbhag, Head, Investment Products, Motilal Oswal Private Wealth.

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Finance Ministry sources said that fraudsters attempt to get confiden tial details like user ID, login details, transaction passwords, one time password (OTP), debit and credit card details, PIN, CVV and other personal information of people, to swindle money from them.

The company was recently incorpo rated to set up a credible next gener ation media platform with emphasis on digital and broadcast segments, amongst others. VCPL, which was recently acquired by AMNL, is its wholly-owned subsidiary. Meanwhile, on Monday, NDTV referring to a query from a journalist filed with BSE: “We are sharing this with you in the best interests of our shareholders - that we have clarified to the journalist in writing that this is a baseless rumour, and that Radhika and Prannoy Roy are not in discussions now, nor have been, with any entity for a change in ownership or a divestment of their stake in NDTV. They individually and through their company, RRPR Holding Private Ltd, continue to hold 61.45 per cent of the total paid-up share capital of NDTV.”

Rule-based multi-asset strategy can be superior alternative to traditional fixed income: Motilal Oswal Mumbai, Aug 23 (IANS): In the current volatile market conditions, a rule-based asset strategy which can be alternative to traditional fixed income, Motilal Oswal Private Wealth said.

It may be noted that Bangladesh and Vietnam are two major contenders for European and United States markets along with India and Sri Lanka. While the economic crisis in Sri Lanka has already taken its toll on that country, with the industry slumping, the spiraling yarn prices have led to a grinding halt for several units in Tiruppur. It may be noted that the prices of all varieties of Yarn were moving around Rs 220-290 per kg during 2021 but after the yarn mill owners increased prices, the commodity touched more than Rs 400 per Thekilogram.exporters are not able to negoti ate prices with the buyers and hence there is a decline in the orders as high yarn prices take the industry to Anlosses.exporter who does not want to be named, while speaking to IANS said: “High yarn prices are making it difficult for us to negotiate orders. In August 2021, the prices of one kilogram of yarn were 220, but now the prices in April -May have touched around Rs 440 per kg.” He said that the industry cannot survive at the price of yarn as there would be huge losses to the exporters and hence most of the companies are either shut or operat ing with a minuscule workforce. The exporter said that as they could not employ, a large number of workers from North Indian states and from North Eastern states have left Tiruppur for good. Several local workers from the districts of Pudukottai, Dindigul, Madurai, and Tiruvannamalai have also left for their home districts as there are no jobs in Ravisekhar.Tiruppur.K,aworker from Pudukottai in Tamil Nadu while speaking to IANS said: “I was living at Tiruppur with my friends and now almost all of us are leaving the garment city. There is no work and we were earning around 23000 Rs per month. I don’t know what I am going to do in my village other than farming. However, farming will not yield much money, and my family consisting of a father, mother, wife, and two children will have to starve. It’s a very sad state of affairs.”

“Remember, people, are not always who they say they are. People often feel uncomfortable because they don’t want to offend someone, but good-intentioned people will understand and encourage you to set safety requirements, and it is the crooks who want you to feel guilty about it,” said the police.

Abductors take Rs 1.3 Cr ransom in bitcoins from UP bizman Bitcoin plunges below $20K, may reach $10K level this year

“We laid a trap and, on Tuesday, when they visited the Kalindi Park locality probably to collect more money from the businessman, we arrested them,” the police official said.exchanges and trading platforms winding up operations, laying off people, and freezing fresh hirings. The global cryptocurrency market lost at least $670 million in the April-June quarter (Q2), and 97 per cent of the losses were due to hacks and scams.

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pistol on him, and got Rs 1.3 crore in bitcoins transferred to their account.

By Atul Krishan & Jaison Wilson New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Becoming aware of any online scam or fraud is the best defence mechanism to save your bank balance and peace of mind, as it may become next to impossible to make up for your loss once you become a victim. Cyber Law expert Anuj Aggarwal warns people not to download sus picious loan apps, a common fraud after the wide usage of Android phones, because they contain Remote Access Trojans (RAT) and Anydesk, which help hackers access the device and entire data. Since these two are hidden in the apps, users are not aware and the hackers can access the device and steal data. “RAT and Anydesk will show the entire activity of your cellphone to hackers. All your messages can be read by the hacker, and can also access entire gallery and even call recording,” Aggarwal said.

Awareness is the best defence victims in 2019, or Finiko, which netted over $1.5 billion in 2021. So far in 2022, no scams identified thus far are approaching the level of Theeither.biggest scam of 2022 so far has netted $273 million worth of cryptocurrency, just 24 per cent of Finiko’s revenue through the end of July in However,2021.it’s possible “an outlier could emerge or be identified before the end of the year and reverse the trend of declining scam revenue that we currently see”.

DCP (East Zone) Prachi Singh said the abductors, who pretended to be real estate dealers, met Bhargava and took him to Barabanki. “On the way, they tied his hands and legs and took him to a house in Barabanki where they tortured him for three hours,” said Singh. The officer said the victim’s wife, Nidhi Bhargava, said in the FIR that abductors held him at gun point and forced him to disclose the password and then got all the bitcoins trans ferred to their account. “They also forced my husband to transfer the money into their bank account and opened fire when he resisted it. Luckily, he was not hurt. They then brought him back to Lucknow and dumped him on the roadside,” she DCPsaid. Singh said that police were tipped off by an informer about the miscreants who had abducted the premature, and fleeting. Companies with direct ties to the crypto landscape continue to struggle, according to media reports. Bitcoin, despite the hype about it being digital gold, has turned out not to be an asset that performs well when inflation pressures are mount ing and interest rates are spiking. Reports last month suggested that Bitcoin may tumble to $10,000 this Ayear.latest Bloomberg ‘MLIV Pulse survey’ revealed that the Bitcoin price is heading back to $10,000. Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary has also stated that Bitcoin price has not hit bottom Accordingyet.to experts, the Bitcoin price will hit $10,000 before recov ering to the $30,000 level. Bitcoin has seen its worst-ever days in recent months amid the econom ic meltdown, leaving several crypto

Galaxy Digital terminates $1.2 bn acquisition of crypto firm BitGo

case letters as well as numbers. Never reveal your password to anyone. Passwords are an excellent guarantee of safety and security online, it suggests. Post with caution on social network ing sites. It is a good idea to also understand how privacy settings work on social networks, it warns Infurther.another major tip about online banking, police suggested that although online banking is very convenient for seniors, be sure to only enter information into securi ty-enabled sites. “Sites for instance which begin with https:// means that the data is encrypted in transit. Look out for this and don’t enter any bank details or credit card information into websites that start only with http://.” The police also warn businessmen who are mostly on the go. Protect your data on the go. When you use public Wi-Fi, choose the most secure option, even if you have to pay for it. It could include pass word protection and encryption. Confirm the exact spelling of the wireless network you’re connecting to. Beware of clever (slightly mis spelled) fakes. Encrypt the data on your laptop (or USB flash drive) in case you lose it or it’s stolen. Guard your laptop, smartphone and PDA as carefully as your wallet. It is also worthwhile to note to be cautious while using Bluetooth in public places as someone may access your confidential data/infor mation for net banking safety.

As a crypto user, Whether you are using Ethereum applications onchain, holding Ether on an exchange or in a self-custodied wallet, you do not have to do anything. “If an application, exchange or wallet you use offers additional instructions or recommendations, you should verify these are actu ally coming from them. Be on the lookout for scams,” the foundation Thewarned.Merge is the most complicated upgrade to Ethereum to date. According to Decrypt, Ethereum currently uses the same consensus mechanism as Bitcoin a”known as proof of work that requires huge amounts of energy. Proof of stake is different as it gets rid of miners and uses validators, people who “stake” or lock-up Ethereum to keep the network secure and running, which is less is the lowest it has been in the past four years,” the report mentioned. Those numbers suggest that fewer people than ever are falling for cryptocurrency scams. One reason for this could be that with asset prices falling, crypto currency scams are less enticing to potential victims. “New, inexperienced users who are more likely to fall for scams are less prevalent in the market now that prices are declining, as opposed to when prices are rising and they’re drawn in by hype and the promise of quick returns,” the findings showed. The year has been tumultuous for cryptocurrency markets, with significant price declines across all currencies in May and June.

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Lucknow, Aug 17 (IANS): In a firstof-its-kind crime reported in the state capital, three persons, who had held a real-estate businessman captive, used cryptocurrency to take a ransom of Rs 1.3 crore in bitcoins before releasing him. The matter came to light a week after the police arrested the three persons -- Sandeep Pratap Singh, Vijay Pratap Singh and Rajveer PoliceSingh. said that the arrested accused were aware that the victim traded in Policecryptocurrency.haverecovered Rs 30,000 in cash, a country-made pistol, three live cartridges, five mobile phones and a car from them. According to police, the three abducted Arjun Bhargava of Indraprasth Grand near Kalindi Park in Vrindavan Yojana, on the pretext of showing him a plot in Barabanki on August 7. They held him hostage at a house where they thrashed him, trained a New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS): After showing some stabilisation in the last few weeks, world’s largest cryptocurrency Bitcoin has plunged once again below $20,000 after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s keynote address. Bitcoin initially showed little reac tion to Powell’s remarks, but then nosedived sharply and on Sunday, it was hovering around $19,975 per digital coin which is more that 60 per cent drop in its value since last year when it reached a record-high of $68,000 in November. Bitcoin prices had stabilised around the $23,000 to $24,000 level after plunging below $20,000 in June. The prices of ethereum and other leading digital currencies have also rallied in the past two months, leading to hopes that this nascent market may have reached its Butbottom.the optimism could be

Children should never share their personal details like house address, phone number, date & place of birth, on any online platform such as Facebook, Instagram, blogs, Twitter, chatrooms, it added.

Crypto scam revenue slips

Don’t wish to be a cyber victim?

lawyer Accordingsaid.to Delhi Police, types of cybercrimes include email frauds, social media crimes, mobile app related crimes, business email com promise, fake calls frauds, data theft, Ransomeware, net banking/ATM frauds, insurance frauds, lottery scam, Bitcoin, cheating scams and online transactions frauds. Delhi Police have warned women to never try to meet a person with whom they’ve interacted only online without taking somebody else along and that such a meeting must always be in a public place.

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS): Ethereum, the network behind the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap (after Bitcoin), will move from a proof-of-work consensus mechanism to a proof-of-stake blockchain next month in a process called “the merge”. That will make Ethereum at least “99 per cent more energy efficient”. The Ethereum Foundation has said that the Merge Blockchain upgrade is scheduled on September 6 and the upgrade will be fully completed between September 10 and 20.

The proposed acquisition was the global crypto industry’s first $1 billion “Galaxydeal.remains positioned for success and to take advantage of strategic opportunities to grow in a sustainable manner,” said Mike Novogratz, CEO and Founder of “WeGalaxy.are committed to continuing our process to list in the US and providing our clients with a prime solution that truly makes Galaxy a one-stop shop for institutions,” he Noadded.termination fee is payable in connection with the decision. Galaxy Digital said it intends to complete the proposed

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Bitcoin is currently hovering between $20,000 and $24,000 per digital “Overall,coin.criminal activity appears to be more resilient in the face of price declines: Illicit volumes are down just 15 per cent year over year, compared to 36 per cent for legitimate volumes,” said the report. The scam revenue is often driven by large outliers, such as PlusToken, which netted over $2 billion from statements for the year 2021.

Darknet market revenue is also down significantly in 2022, and is currently 43 per cent lower than where it was through July in 2021. Hacking and stolen funds activities are still going north in 2022. Through July 2022, $1.9 billion worth of cryptocurrency has been stolen in hacks of services, com pared to just under $1.2 billion at the same point in 2021. This trend doesn’t appear set to reverse any time soon, with a $190 million hack of cross-chain bridge Nomad and $5 million hack of sever al Solana wallets already occurring in the first week of August. reorganisation and domestication to become a Delaware-based company, and subsequently list on the Nasdaq, upon completion of the SEC’s review and subject to stock exchange approval of such listing. “Galaxy remains focused on exe cuting its business objectives and driving long-term performance for investors. That includes the planned rollout of Galaxy One Prime,” it said. Galaxy Digital reported a loss of $554.7 million in the second quarter, up from a loss of $183 million a year ago period, Amod the global crypto meltdown. BitGo company offers a multi-sig nature bitcoin wallet service, where keys are divided among a number of owners to manage risk.

Explained: Ethereum set for mega ‘merger’ to become more energy efficient

energy consuming. The Merge is a two-step process. The first step is a network upgrade, Bellatrix, on the consensus layer triggered by an epoch height. “This is followed by the execution layer’s transition from proof-ofwork to proof-of-stake, Paris, trig gered by a specific Total Difficulty threshold called the Terminal Total Difficulty (TTD),” the foundation Accordingexplained. to Sathvik Vishwanath, Co-Founder & CEO, Unocoin, the merger of one of the original block chain systems might be saddening for investors globally as Ethereum is considered a brand in itself. “However, this can also be a positive approach as it reduces the energy consumption and increases the life of Blockchain with protesting environmentalists. This is a progres sive step towards making crypto and decentralisation globally acceptable, and creating and managing makes it easier for backward countries with limited power supply,” he said. Withdrawals from the Beacon Chain will likely be introduced in the first upgrade after The Merge, said the businessmanfoundation. a week ago in a car bearing the plate of high court.

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS): As the global downturn continues, the crypto scam revenue for 2022 also dropped 65 per cent at $1.6 billion this year, lower than where it was through the end of July in 2021. Since January 2022, scam revenue has fallen more or less in line with Bitcoin pricing, reports Blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis. “It is not just scam revenue falling -the cumulative number of individual transfers to scams so far in 2022 San Francisco, Aug 15 (IANS): Financial services and investment management firm Galaxy Digital on Monday announced it has termi nated the $1.2 billion acquisition of digital asset trust company BitGo as it failed to provide audited financial

“Following years of hard work, Ethereum’s proof-of-stake upgrade is finally here. The successful upgrade of all public testnets is now complete, and The Merge has been scheduled for the Ethereum mainnet,” the foundation said in a statement late on Wednesday.

There are thousands of suspicious apps which are available but there is no committee to regulate them or inspect them, Aggarwal said and stressed that the Data Protection Act is the need of the hour. “Even the RBI cannot regulate them easily. We need a proper body to bring them under control. Earlier the apex court had said that a data breach is a violation of fundamental rights and we need data protection and data privacy law. The govern ment tabled this bill but later it was withdrawn after the comment by an expert committee,” the cyber expert

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He said that one should only download the most trusted and popular apps and should not click on any suspicious links, adding that Google had also recently removed thousands of suspicious apps from its Play Store. “Even Google can’t detect spam apps, and hence we have to be careful.”

The police asked to not respond to indecent/offending/harassing emails/chat posts and instead keep them in records in the form of screenshots and inform your parent/ guardian to report it to the police. The account should be immediately blocked, it says. Police also warned senior citizen to keep their passwords to be unique and strong. These passwords need to be made up of upper and lower

By Santosh Kumar Pathak New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS): As the tenure of the ruling BJP in Karnataka is going to end next year, the saffron party has started prepping up and is leaving no stone unturned for the state Assembly polls in 2023. If we talk about BJP’s expansion in South India, Karnataka is the first state where the saffron party had registered a win. Taking lessons from the poll results in 2018, the BJP is putting its best foot Puttingforward.allspeculations regarding the leadership change in Karnataka to rest, BJP national general secre tary and Karnataka in-charge Arun Singh had recently said that the Assembly polls in the state next year will be fought under the leadership of Chief Minister Basavraj Bommai. Taking note of the political situation in the state, the BJP high command had in July 2021 replaced B.S. Yediyurappa with Bommai. However, seeing Yediyurappa’s organisational capability and his influence in the state, the BJP high command was aware that he cannot be ignored though. This is the reason that even after removing Yediyurappa from the chief minister’s post, the BJP gave importance to him and heard all his Bysuggestions.including Yediyurappa as a member in the party’s powerful and highest decision-making body, the Bengaluru, Aug 27 (IANS): For long known as the land of coffee, silk and sandalwood, Karnataka, in later years, became popular as the IT hub of India. In recent months, sadly, the state has been in the news for communal violence and social Hijaab,unrest. Halaal, Idgah Maidans, Tipu Sultan and Veer Savarkar have been the commonly heard flashpoints in the state in recent times. Although some quarters blame the current BJP dispensation in the state for the tensions of late, the genesis goes much deeper. Old time political observers point out that in many ways, Karnataka is the odd man out in south India when it comes to politics. This southern state is the only major state to stay relatively untouched by the pull of regional fervour es poused by regional political parties. Secondly, from time to time, it has welcomed new political ideologies. For a long period after the country became independent, the region was a bastion of the Congress. Post-Emergency, the people of the state in a way revived the political fortunes of former Prime Minister late Indira Gandhi and sent her back to the Parliament from the Chickamagaluru Lok Sabha constit uency in 1978. The state was also receptive of the Janata Parivar and was an incubator of sorts of the Janata Dal with stalwarts like George Fernandes, Ramakrishna Hegde, S.R. Bommai and H.D. Devegowda hailing from Ithere.isperhaps in this light that the emergence of BJP as a viable and potent political force in Karnataka Congress is looking beyond the Gandhis for the top post. The Central Election Authority of the Congress is awaiting a nod from the party’s working committee to announce the schedule for electing the next Congress President as the grand old party is still in search of a consensus candidate for the top post after refusal by Rahul Gandhi.

While sources said that the top choice is Ashok Gehlot, the Rajasthan Chief Minister had said on who had gone to Nettare’s funeral. Ministers V. Sunil Kumar and Araga Jnanendra had to take protection from people.” Gradually, BJP supporters are realis ing that the the party’s Hindutva is bogus, Shenoy said and claimed that the party does not even worship Lord “Karnataka,Ram. especially the coastal region, was a Congress bastion till 2000. In the beginning, Hindu leaders such as Praveen Togadia and Pramod Muthalik started organising Hindu samajotsava and invited everyone. They claimed that the programmes were apolitical,” he Thestated.claims however, turned out to be fake, as they spoke against the Congress and Hindus being threat ened and projected the BJP as the champion of Hindus, Shenoy says. Gradually, the young generation from oppressed classes were drawn to their fold. and were encouraged to carry out moral policing, wield swords and pelt stones, he added. Pramod Muthalik, founder of the Sri Rama Sena, explained that his organisation won’t support the BJP people of Karnataka were given a message about him being important to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP national president J.P. InNadda.themembers’ list of BJP’s par liamentary board, after Nadda, the Prime Minister, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Shah, Yediyurappa’s name is on the fifth spot. Being a member of the Parliamentary board, Yediyurappa can also be made a member of the party’s Central Election Committee. The BJP is claiming to win over 150 seats in the 2023 Assembly polls in the state and that is why the party’s most popular face and star campaigner Prime Minister Modi’s activism will also increase in BommaiKarnataka.is continuously conversing be viewed. After the Congress and Janata Parivar, it was the turn of the BJP to test the waters in Karnataka. The party had to work hard and long to make inroads into the political landscape of the state. Local leaders like B.S. Yeddyurappa, supported by the likes of K.S. Eswarappa and late Anant Kumar, worked continuously for decades at the grassroots level. However, it was the Vajapayee-Advani duo that really fired the imagination of Karnataka’s Itelectorate.wastheRam Janmabhoomi agi tatation and L.K. Advani’s Rath Yatra that got the Hindutva bandwagon traction in Karnataka. Advani would go on to touch most of Karnataka in the years ahead, courtesy the several Yatras he undertook from time to time. In 1994, five people were killed in police firing when the BJP led an agitation to hoist the national flag on Independence day at Hubli’s Idgah ObserversMaidan. note that the oil boom in the Gulf region led to relative prosperity and dominance of the local Muslim communities in coastal Karnataka. It also exposed many of the youth to hardline Islamist ide ologies, putting them on a collision course with the nationalist-Hindu nature of the majority community. The Indian Mujahideen, a terrorist organisation, was set up in 2005 by the Bhatkal brothers who hail from the coastal Karnataka region.\ The organisations involvement in several terror activities increased the mistrust and animosity between the communities in the region. In later years, the PFI and later the Monday that Rahul Gandhi should rethink his decision as it will demor alise the party workers. Gehlot is averse to the idea of becoming party president and has stated that Rahul Gandhi was the top and unanimous choice for party president. The sources also said that the Congress wants to complete the or ganisational election by September, as it does not want to be on the firing line of the G-23 grouping after the resignation of Ghulam Nabi Azad and Anand Sharma from the state committees and with Haryana strongman Bhupinder Singh Hooda batting for the cause of senior party Also,leaders.Manish Tewari had taken a contrary stand to that of the Congress on the Agnipath scheme, which made the party Anotheruncomfortable.ideawas mooted some time ago, according to which Sonia Gandhi will continue as the party president while working presidents will be appointed for each zone. The other name doing the rounds for the top party post was Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel. in next year’s Assembly elections.

SDPI would set up roots in the young Muslims of the area. All these factors led to strong communal polarisation, resulting in strengthening the BJP. From there onwards, the BJP began making spectacular gains in Karnataka - at the Assembly as well as the Parliamentary level. However, the ascendence of the BJP has also emboldened the fringe Hindutva outfits sufficiently enough to openly go about spreading their Targetingagenda. the Muslim minority over issues like wearing hijaab to government schools, boycott of halaal meat, and economic boycott of Muslim businesses have been trending in Karnataka of late.

By M.k. Bengaluru,AshokaAug 27 (IANS): Karnataka is witnessing a new development -- Hindutva activists and organisations posing an open challenge to the ruling BJP. The trend which has gathered steam after the murders of Bajrang Dal activist Harsha in Shivamogga and BJP Yuva Morcha member Praveen Kumar Nettare in Dakshina TheKannada.state’s ruling BJP is facing a hate campaign and social media trials after videos and screenshots surfaced of the accused in Harsha’s murder case found chatting with their family and friends from Theprison.matter worsened with state Home Minister Araga Jnanendra allegedly turning a blind eye to Harsha’s sister, who had approached him with a complaint against luxury treatment being given to her brother’s alleged killers. The saffron party which rejoiced the developments following the hijab crisis and boycott calls on Muslim traders leading to the young gener ation being lured towards Hindutva ideology, is now on a damage control mode after the young cadres started a movement to quit across the Amrithstate.Shenoy, a former AICC Member from Udupi, told IANS: “BJP leaders have politicised every murder that took place during the tenure of the Siddaramaiah govern ment. If the accused were Hindus they did not bother and if they were Muslims they made it a big issue. The same trend has continued in the Harsha murder case as well.”

The net result has been a series of killings in which youth from both communities have lost their lives over the past few months. The communally surcharged at mosphere in Karnataka is expected to influence the outcome of the Assembly polls due in May 2023. With Assembly elections scheduled in as many as nine states in 2023, the year could well give pointers to which way the wind is likely to blow when India goes to polls in 2024. Karnataka, which sends 28 mem bers to the Lok Sabha, is a major state that will witness a fierce battle between the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress which enjoys quite a robust presence here.

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Bommai’s leadership, Yediyurappa organisational capability and strate gy and cashing in on Prime Minister Modi’s popularity are part of the BJP’s strategy to win the polls.

“The BJP cadres and young party workers are thinking why Hindu leaders were being killed during the rule of the BJP? The violent mob had almost attacked BJP State President Nalin Kumar Kateel

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS): Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has emerged as the top choice for the Congress president’s post. Sources have indicated that Sonia Gandhi has requested him to take over before she heads abroad for medical checkup and treatment. Sources said that Sonia Gandhi had said this to Ashok Gehlot in a meeting. The Gehlot camp has not confirmed the development, but sources have confirmed that the

Another major flashpoint between the two communities has been their divergent stance on Tipu Sultan, the medieval Muslim ruler who fought valiantly against the British but is accused of being a rabid Islamist who persecuted Hindus immensely.

BJP faces a new challenger from within: The Hindutva fringe

“We have asked the BJP to change. The dissatisfaction towards BJP is very much there. The party is cor rupt and it is not sensitive towards the needs of Hindu community. It has digressed from its objectives,” he Dharmendra,said/ state General Secretary of the Akhila Bharata Hindu Mahasabha, said that his organisation is much more powerful now than earlier. He maintained that Mahasabha will change the political scenario in the state following the 2023 polls and claimed that the “BJP’s prospectus would be harmed to a great extent across Karnataka”. Dharmendra further says that the people have seen how the ruling BJP leaders have amassed wealth and also caused tremendous pain and suffering to Hindu activists. BJP insiders explain that the party leaders are hoping to recover from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vis it to the coastal town of Mangaluru in Dakshina Kannada district on September 2, where he will address a public rally. with the state’s electorate. The organisation is also reaching out to people with the achievements of the Narendra Modi government at the Centre and the state government. In the coming days, Yediyurappa is expected to tour Karnataka. The Prime Minister’s events will also be scheduled in a way that he visits Karnataka at least once a month, likely from September. After becoming a member of the BJP’s Parliamentary Board, Yediyurappa on Friday came to Delhi and met Prime Minister Modi, Nadda, national general secretary (organisation) B.L. Santosh and discussed Karnataka’s political situation and poll strategy in detail.

Why communal passions now keep political kettle boiling in Karnataka

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Townsville (Queensland), Aug 28 (IANS): A half century from opener David Warner and a patient unbeat en 48 from Steve Smith more than made up for another unimpressive performance from Australia skipper Aaron Finch as the hosts defeated Zimbabwe by five wickets with more than 16 overs to spare in the first One-day International here on Sunday. Underdogs Zimbabwe did show the courage to stand up to the Australian bowlers with top-order batter Wessly Madhevere scoring 72 and opener Tadiwanashe Marumani notching up 45 in the team’s total of 200 in 47.3 overs. It was the 21-year-old Madhevere’s highest score of his 23 ODI matches thus far and showed that Zimbabwe have a talented batter to base their top-order around in the future. However, tall Australian all-rounder Cameron Green kept tormenting the visitors, returning figures of 5/33, as Steve Smith pulled in a brilliant outfield catch to restrict Zimbabwe to a manageable score. Smith, the 33-year-old former Australia captain, showed great athleticism to run backwards from mid-off while sprinting against the flight of the ball to take a brilliant catch to help dismiss Zimbabwe batter Tony Munyonga off the bowling of Adam Zampa. It was a vital breakthrough for the Aussies, with Zimbabwe cruising at the time at 104/2 in the 25th over and seemingly well placed to post a big score. Green then completed the job for the hosts, picking up his maiden five-wicket haul in international Thecricket.hosts were able to chase down the victory target within 33.3 overs, with Warner leading the way and Smith and Glenn Maxwell (32 not out) completing the job. It helped Australia pick up a valuable 10 points in the Super League stand ings as they improve their chances of directly qualifying for next year’s World Cup in India. Australia currently sit in eighth place on the standings with 80 points from 13 matches played, while Zimbabwe languish in 12th with just 35 points from their 19 games. The top eight teams will get a direct entry to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, while the remaining teams have to play in a qualifier along with five Associate teams to earn their way through to the tournament.

Pele ‘doing very well’ and grateful for support Hardik Pandya jumps to career-best 5th spot in T20I all-rounder rankings Rio de Janeiro, Aug 30 (IANS): Brazilian football legend Pele has moved to reassure fans that he is in good health as he continues his fight against cancer. The 81-year-old posted a photo on social media in which he is seen smiling alongside his wife Marcia Aoki at their home in Guaruja, outside Sao Paulo. “I’m sending this photo to you, just to say thank you,” he said in a message accompanying the image, reports Xinhua. “I am so grateful for having my wife with me, for the laughter, for the peace of my home, and for all your loving messages. I am doing very well and taking care of my health.” The three-time World Cup winner has undergone several sessions of chemotherapy in Sao Paulo since having a tumour removed from his colon last September. In February, he spent more than two weeks in hospital due to a urinary tract Widelyinfection.regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, Pele scored a world record tally of 1,281 goals in a 1,363-match professional career that spanned 21 years. He was capped 91 times for Brazil, scoring 77 international goals.

Dubai, Aug 27 (IANS): Indian skipper Rohit Sharma and Pakistan captain Babar Azam were on Saturday spotted having a candid conversation ahead of their Asia Cup 2022 mega clash here on Sunday. During the training session of both teams, the two batting legends got a chance to chit-chat. The video of the conversation between Babar and Rohit was posted by Pakistan Cricket Board’s official Twitter handle. The Indian skipper can be heard telling Babar Azam that he should get married. Rohit Sharma says, ‘Bhai, shaadi kar lo (brother, get married)’ to which Babar replies ‘nhi, abhi nhi (no, not now)’. The encounter between the two teams on Sunday will be their first meeting since the T20 World Cup last year. The Babar Azam-led team upset India by winning the game by 10 wickets on the global stage last year, at the same venue where their upcoming match is scheduled -- the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. It was a huge achievement for Pakistan as they claimed their first-ever victory over the Men in Blue in a World Cup match.

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Brief scores: Zimbabwe 200 in 47.3 overs (Tadiwanashe Marumani 45, Wessly Madhevere 72; Cameron Green 5/33, Adam Zampa 3/57) lost to Australia 201/5 in 33.3 overs (David Warner 57, Steven Smith 48 not out) by five wickets.

Foreman, 73, has denied the allega tions in a statement to ABC News, alleging people are “trying to extort millions of dollars each from me and my Accordingfamily.”tothe report, Foreman said in the statement that he will work with his lawyers to “fully and truthfully expose my accusers’ scheme and defend myself in court. I don’t pick fights, but I don’t run away from them either.”

Dubai, Aug 31 (IANS): Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya climbed eight places in the latest ICC T20I all-rounder rankings, released on Wednesday, to attain his career best fifth position after exceptional individual performance against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2022, here. Hardik claimed 3/25 with the ball and made 33 not out from just 17 balls, leading India to a thrilling five-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening game of Asia Cup on Sunday. His impactful performance also showed that the 28-year old will be Rashid’s compatriot Mujeeb Ur Rahman has entered the top-10 with a seven-spot move up the rankings (660), currently edged out for eighth by Bhuvneshwar Kumar (661), whose 4/26 against Pakistan helped the Men in Blue to victory. There were no new entrants in the T20I batting top-10, though there was a push from Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan, moving up to second (796) to join Babar Azam (810) in the top two. Afghanistan’s Hazratullah Zazai’s innings of 23 (26) and 37 (28) led to a three-spot rise to 14th (611). His vital in India’s T20 World Cup cam paign later in the year in Australia. Meanwhile, Afghanistan’s blistering start to the tournament has also not gone unnoticed, with a number of players rewarded in the updated Rashidrankings.Khan’s push for the No. 1 bowler position has been helped with a two-spot jump to third (708 points), over fellow leg-spinners Adil Rashid and Adam Zampa. Left-arm wrist-spinner Tabraiz Shamsi (716) is next in Rashid’s sights, though Josh Hazlewood (792) boasts a strong margin at the top of the list.

Asia Cup 2022: Afghanistan thrash Sri Lanka by 8 wickets in opener

Dubai, Aug 27 (IANS): Afghanistan produced a clinical all-round perfor mance to thrash Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the first match of the Asia Cup 2022 T20 Tournament at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, here on Saturday. After being invited to bat first, Sri Lanka lost wickets in clusters and their batters looked uncomfortable in the middle for most of the in nings, getting bowled out for paltry 105 in 19.4 overs. Bhanuka Rajapaksa (38 off 29), Chamika Karunaratne (31 off 38) and Danushka Gunathilaka (17 off 17) were the top-scorers for Sri Lanka. On the other hand, Fazalhaq Farooqi (3/11), Mohammad Nabi (2/14), Mujeeb Ur Rahman (2/24), and Naveen-ul-Haq (1/23) were the wicket-takers for Afghanistan. In reply, Afghanistan chased down the target quite comfortably, losing only two wickets. They lost the wicket of Rahmanullah Gurbaz (40 off 18) in the 7th over and Ibrahim Zadran (15) in the 10th over. However, Hazratullah Zazai (37 off 28) and Najibullah Zadran (2) remained not out and took Afghanistan over the victory line in 10.1 Waninduovers.Hasaranga (1/19) was the lone wicket-taker for Sri Lanka. Brief score: Sri Lanka 105 all out in 19.4 overs (Bhanuka Rajapaksa 38, Chamika Karunaratne 31; Fazalhaq Farooqi 3/11, Mohammad Nabi 2/14) lost to Afghanistan 106-2 in 10.1 Overs (Rahmanullah Gurbaz 40, Hazratullah Zazai 37; Wanindu Hasaranga (1/19) by 8 wickets

Starc on threshold of milestone as Australia thrash Zimbabwe in second ODI; clinch series Townsville (Queensland), Aug 31 (IANS): Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc grabbed three wickets as the hosts thrashed Zimbabwe by eight wickets in a low-scoring match to win the second One-day International here and take an unassailable lead in the three-match series on Wednesday. Following figures 3/24, the 32-yearold Starc is just one wicket short of becoming the sixth Australian bowler to reach 200 men’s ODI wickets even as the Kangaroos leapfrogged West Indies on the path to automatic qualification for the 2023 Cricket World Cup in India. Starc led the charge here as Australia bundled out Zimbabwe for just 96 runs in 27.5 overs with the pacer accounting for Innocent Kaia, Wesley Madhevere and Tadiwanashe Marumani in his first four overs and consigning the tourists to 14/3. Regis Chakabva’s side were unable to recover, eventu ally bowled out for a sub-100 total. In reply, Australia lost David Warner and Aaron Finch early before they managed to overhaul the target in just 14.4 overs. Both the Australian wickets fell to left-arm quick Richard Ngarava (2/16). Ngarava also found the outside edge of Steve Smith’s bat, only for the ball to go past a waiting fielder at back ward point. Smith went on to make light work of the chase, finishing on an unbeaten 47 (41 balls), and was joined by Alex Carey (26 not out off 33 balls) as the hosts cruised to the target with ease. The win took the Aussies to 90 points on the Super League table, overtaking the West Indies (88 points) and moving to seventh place. The top eight teams at the end of the competition go straight to India for the 2023 World Cup, with the bottom five moving to the Cricket World Cup Qualifier, to be held in Zimbabwe next year, according to ICC. A win over Zimbabwe in the third ODI would likely move the Australians into sixth, while Zimbabwe will feature in the Qualifier on home soil. Brief scores: Zimbabwe 96 in 27.5 overs (Mitchell Starc 3/24, Adam Zampa 3/21, Cameron Green 2/7) lost to Australia 100/2 in 14.4 overs (Steven Smith 47 not out; Richard Ngarava 2/16) by eight wickets. Most men’s ODI wickets for Australia • Glenn McGrath -- 380 wickets -- 1993-2007 • Brett Lee -- 380 wickets -Shane2000-2012Warne -- 291 wickets -Mitchell1993-2003Johnson -- 239 wickets -Craig2005-2015McDermott -- 203 wickets -Mitchell1985-1995Starc -- 199 wickets (till date) -- 2010-2022.

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teammate Rahmanullah Gurbaz moved up five spots to 29th. There were several shuffles across the other two formats, with Ben Stokes’ role in England’s victory over South Africa leading to moves up in all three Test ranking lists. Making a hundred and taking 2/17 and 2/30, Stokes moved up nine spots on the batting rankings to 18th (668), five spots to 38th on the bowling rankings (540), and up to second on the all-rounder list (360). Ravindra Jadeja (384) holds on to the top Therespot.were no moves of note in the top-10 of the ODI rankings, though the first match between Australia and Zimbabwe saw shuffles lower Wesleydown. Madhevere’s half-century in Townsville led to a 38-position climb, with fellow Zimbabwe team mate Richard Ngarava making a move in the bowling rankings.

Warner’s 57, Green’s five-for guide Australia to big win over Zimbabwe in opening ODI

After a strong showing in Australia’s vic tory, the young all-rounder moved 82 places on the bowling rankings, and 56 places in the all-rounder list.

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The lawsuit, filed on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Superior Court, does not identify Foreman by name, but identifies the alleged abuser as a former professional heavyweight boxer who defeated Joe Frazier in 1973 to become the heavyweight champion of the world, said the report, adding that Foreman became champion after defeating Frazier on January 22, 1973, reports Xinhua.

Los Angeles (USA), Aug 28 (IANS): A lawsuit filed in Los Angeles alleges that former Olympic gold medallist and two-time world heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman sexually assaulted at least two women in the 1970s, local media have reported. The two women accused Foreman of sexually abusing them when they were teenagers and below the age of consent in the 1970s, KABC-TV, the West Coast flagship station of the ABC network, reported on Friday.

Styling Oversized the right way Men, here’s how to style your co-ords FASHION

By Rohan Sharma The luxury industry is often defined by opulent and elite consumption habits. People in emerging markets, however, are changing their buying habits, and this has implications for the luxury market. In today’s world, more peo ple have access to information than ever before and they somewhere become non-rational consumers. This means that consumers these days have a high influence by social media, social influencers, celebrities, or some other direct or indirect promotions of the products or services making an individual a non-rational consumer.

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GenZ is embracing this popular fashion trend Maximum style and optimal comfort!

One is that India is one of the biggest developing nations in the entire world & factors include Policy reforms, eco nomic development, Internet penetration, and India’s several growing populations majorly growth of the middle class.

As per several pieces of research, it is visible that younger generations (i.e. Gen Z) are more exposed to such topics and they are more tend to end up buying more luxury consumables. These audiences had to be born between 1997 to 2003. A large chunk of this gen use to treat themselves with luxury goods & also often seen to gift to others. The Indian luxury market is expect ed to grow by 10 percent over the next five years. During the pandemic time, India was witnessing very easy, slow & sustainable growth. It is also projected that the Indian luxury sector to surpass $200 billion by 2030. As per Statista, in 2021 Indian luxury goods market amounted to $5.94 billion and expected growth of 8.03% annually. This will make it the only major 1st tier region in the country like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore Hyderabad, etc. where luxury sales are highest & also reaching the other small regions gradually. As a result, there is great potential for luxury brands. Several reasons can be stated behind this expansion:

By N. Lothungbeni Humtsoe Oversized clothing means extra comfort and room to move around, it signifies more than that to us. It is a neutral style, it doesn’t matter what size your body is. It shatters the stigma of having a perfect physique to look good in what you wear. What awaits the youth is streetwear fashion. For a very long time, unisex clothing and footwear have been quite well-liked in the market. But because they were branded and expensive, they were frequently out of reach for the majority of people!” says Gagandeep Singh, founder of A Skating Monk, “Making oversized clothing also helps us be gender neutral and makes beautiful, good-looking clothing for everyone. The inception of oversized clothing and streetwear happened through skateboarding culture. As one needs apparel that is easy to maneuver in, perform tricks, and ride for longer periods of time. This further caught up and spread around the world as the streetwear we know and the streetwear culture that ASM is a part of.” Gagandeep shares the right way to style oversized clothes: By N. Lothungbeni Humtsoe Co-ords have come a long way to becoming socially accept able. From a slouchy outfit to gaining a bona fide status in the menswear world, this loungewear is the best style statement to wear nowadays! To create a modish look, co-ord set is the most comfortable and chic and can be worn from parties to drive-in date. The best way to style is to keep it simple and accessories minimally. Ashutosh Sirohiya, Senior Designer, Snitch shares five different tips to style co-ords for men:

Accessorise with chains, bracelets, and glasses: Co-ords come in various assortments such as flower print, one solid color, animal print, and so much more! It’s recommend selecting minimalistic accessories for a balanced look to best carry the co-ord sets with busy prints. When you choose to wear one solid color co-ord, it’s fun to complete the look with large and dramatic accessories. Shoes that suit the co-ord set: You can style your comfy and stylish cord with the shoes that suit to make it a chic style statement. If you want to amp up your style game, then pair a simple patterned co-ord set with sneakers, solid and dark colored co-ords with trainers, dye-printed co-ords with buckle strap open-toe flats, and funky printed co-ords with Hawaiian slippers. Go for small or handy bags: Instead of letting your pants sag with the keys, phone, charger, earbuds, and all your accessories, choose to go modish with small or handy bags. Bags like messenger, cross body, beach, and gym bags are designed to give stylish room to all your everyday essentials. Remember to choose the right bag depending upon the place you are visiting and the occasion you are wearing the co-ord for.

The Future of Luxury Consumption in India

Another major trend in the Indian luxury market is the rise of online platforms for selling and buying luxury goods. Consumers are also embracing online shopping in a big way—particularly urban millennials. In 2022 and beyond, we have to leave the traditional way of mar keting luxury products. The luxury market is volatile and fragmented. Consumers have dynamic habits of spending. Consumers spend to buy luxury consumables for numerous reasons; majorly all of them are linked to the strong emotions derived that we used to attach to the purchase of precious material. As per the data, several brands use psychological techniques to make sure their consumers also get themselves the same amount of satisfaction & pride with the pur chase of such products & services. With the growth in the income of people & the increase in the market over the following 10 years, the portion is very much ready to see positive development through the monetary turn of events, more noteworthy connectedness, and strategy changes, all of which will offer plenty of chances for extravagance organizations to serve youthful, prosperous, associated, and certain Indian purchasers. (Rohan Sharma is the CEO & MD, of RK Jewellers-South Ex2)

Layer with an over shirt and jacket: Layering is a four-season look and it’s always recommended to define the layering first to see how it interacts with your co-ord set. T-shirt co-ord with knee shorts or pajama can be layered with an oversized shirt or jacket. Layering with a contrasting colored cardigan or knitwear in winter will add warmth to your look and will go well with the look. Keep it untucked or partially tucked: Simple rule to abide by before you decide to untuck or partially tuck the co-ord shirtmaximum style or optimal comfort! Quickly scan the hem of your shirt. If the hem is even, untucked is the best way to go. If the hem is uneven, it’s meant to be tucked/partially tucked. Not every time scanning the hem helps you decide it. You can also check the fabric. Untuck the shirt if the fabric is bulky or stiff (denim, wool) and you can partially tuck the shirt if the fabric is light (linen, cotton, satin).

Wabi-Sabi: The Japanese aesthetic of Wabi-Sabi, should be followed while styling what you wear. This is based on the acceptance of tran sience and imperfect. Streetwear could never be in perfect symmetry, which we should embrace. This is a comparatively very new trend in India but a highly popular one among the youth. It is all about roughness, simplicity, modesty, and appreciating the ingenious integrity of neutrality. should be of a more muted color and vice versa. This will make the look more appealing and easygoing. It is perfect for an outing and gives you a sharp look. outfit is muted, your shoes alone can pick it up. We at ASM currently are into chunky technical shoes. This makes it a combination of aesthetics and performance. It’s also not a bad idea to occasionally tuck your lower in your shoes to make them more prominent. The perfect pair of sneakers will lift up the mood and tone of the outfit. A monochromatic look with vibrant footwear can spice up the entire game. People often hesitate from experimenting with their footwear but now the trends have changed with oversized clothing. Celebrities are often spotted wearing funky sneakers at gala events and with their airport looks too.

Contrast Clothing: There has to be a contrast in what you wear. So if you wear a very baggy upper, your lower should be towards the fitted end and vice versa. If you wear a very vibrant upper, your lower Footwear: A free hand with shoes could be taken as even if your whole

Overshirts: Another piece that has caught the attention of many is overshirts. These can easily be worn with vests and individually paired with shoes as a dress too. GenZ is highly catching up with this fashion trend by pairing it with shorts or even overalls. These breezy dresses are easy to carry and perfect for summers as well as monsoons. Even during winters, one can pair it with sweaters and hoodies.

• Another is that wealthy Indians are becoming more brand-loyal. And lastly, more luxury compa nies are investing in the Indian market.Andone reason for this is that more Indians will be able to af ford luxury goods. While luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Gucci once catered to the top 1 percent of Indians, they are now increasingly aiming to attract a wider audience. Companies like LV are producing cheaper lines, like their “Tote” bag, which costs around $500. What’s more, they are partnering with local textile manufacturers to make their products even more affordable. This is because luxury brands are now aware that the future of the industry lies in expanding their customer base.

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5. Glue Treatment for Blackheads

Sure, the ingredients like baking soda and peroxide may help to dry out pimples. However, it is possible that it will leave the area sensitive, irritated, and prone to further eruptions.

Hair Damage during Monsoon is real vs. Kumkumadi

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The internet is a wealth of in formation, but when it comes to skincare and beauty, you shouldn’t believe everything you see on blogs and in videos. Weird beauty and skincare hacks abound online, and the majority of them do more harm than good. Shreedha Singh, Co-Founder of T.A.C - The Ayurveda Co. shares some viral skincare and beauty hacks that you should avoid at all costs By Harsvardhan Modi The existence of the human body is incredibly intriguing and lovely. Many physical processes and defence mechanisms that keep the body safe and healthy are part of who we are naturally. Our skin is same, even. Therefore, using natural products is the ideal method to enhance the natural properties of skin, and what better way to achieve it than by utilising the superpowers of the legendary Ayurveda! In India,

* Make sure not to try any of the viral hacks listed above. There are many fantastic hacks available on the internet, but before you try anything, give it some thought and conduct proper research to avoid future risks.

There are many fantastic hacks available on the internet, but before you try anything, do the research

Using natural products is the ideal method to enhance the natural properties of skin

Sri Lanka, and other South Asian countries, the ancient medical system known as Ayurveda is still used today. The use of Ayurvedic cosmetics was intended to promote longevity and excellent health in addition to improving one’s outward beauty. There are many Ayurvedic skin care formulae available today, but in order to get the best results, it’s important to know the quality and ingredients of your products. cooling properties as well as organic brightening components that help heal sun tans, black spots, and uneven skin tone. anti-inflammatory properties that assist in skin tissue regeneration and inflammation reduction. anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. As a result it increases the natural glow and radiance of your skin. and make blackhead removal easier. Let us dissect this myth. First and foremost, squeezing blackheads at home is not advised. You must exercise extreme caution because it may cause inflammation and scar ring. Furthermore, if your skin is prone to blackheads or acne, using copious amounts of petroleum jelly, which may further clog your pores, is not a good idea.

2. Applying Toothpaste on Pimples

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By N. Lothungbeni Humtsoe For centuries, Ayurveda medical science has been a trusted weapon for maintaining our physical and internal health. People rely on ayurvedic products to pro tect their skin from the elements, particularly climate change, which causes the skin to lose its radiance. Kunkumadi taila (also known as Kumkumadi in the market) is a must-have face serum oil derived from ayurvedic relics that people should incorporate into their daily skincare “Ayurvedaritual.considered this facial oil to be a “miracle elixir” with luminescent properties that, when applied regularly, make skin glow like a full moon. This facial oil rejuvenates and renews skin cells, brightens the skin, and gives us a more youthful appearance. However, there is considerable confusion in the market regarding Kunkumadi and Kumkumadi taila,” says Dr. Sanchit Sharma, Founder and MD of Ayouthveda, who compares the two to determine the authenticity of this ayurvedic beauty oil for skin health. Kunkumadi vs. Kumkumadi- the battle of Kunkumadiauthenticity(theactual name): According to the classically mentioned ancient ayurvedic textbooks, the original name for this oil (not Kumkumadi) is Kunkumadi. Evidence for such claims can be found in ancient books such as ‘Yogaratanakar,’ ‘Ksudrarogadhikara’ (page 740), and the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API), an authorized book that describes manufacturing standards. These ancient texts depict the authentic kunkumadi formula. To create formulations, authentic ayurvedic companies strictly adhere to the Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia. Kunkumadi has an formulation/composition:originalThe natural Kunkumadi taila is prepared in accordance with an ancient text, using more than 20 herbs to provide a full moon glow. It contains the finest Kashmiri saffron (kumkum in Hindi) and twenty other glow-boosting herbs such as Lotus, Manjistha, Sandalwood, Lodhra, Ushir, and others. Furthermore, Kunkumadi taila is curated through a traditional manufacturing process, handcrafted in small batches, and processed in authentic ‘Murchit til tail’ to maintain its quality. For centuries, ‘Renowned Vaidyas’ have recommended this miraculous oil to enhance the beauty of queens and kings. From the name to the process, it works incredibly well on the skin when properly prepared. On the contrary, the Kumkumadi taila that has flooded the market does not contain all of the herbs mentioned in the ancient formula. It only contains or highlights herbs like saffron and is processed according to industry standards. Most brands also mislead consum ers by not disclosing the entire composition of the package, making it difficult for consumers to choose the best option for them. As a result, the formulation of Kumkumadi taila differs significantly from the natural Kunkumadi taila.

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After enduring the oppressive heat of summer, we are all in agreement that the monsoon season is pure delight. It is a warm experience to travel to a local hill station in the rain and chilly air. During the monsoons, we often en joy our lazy weekends by practising self-care and simply concentrating on how to improve our bodies and skin. Not only do we neglect our haircare regimen, but it frequently falls lower on the priority list. Although we have liked getting soaked in the rain throughout the monsoon season, it will soon come to an end. This has been the most difficult time of year to take care of our hair. Our hair becomes frizzy, dry, loses its lustre, and develops dandruff and an itchy scalp as a result of rising air humidity and improper haircare practises. These symptoms are all telltale signs of hair damage. Here are five strategies to cure monsoon-related hair damage. Apply Aloe Vera and Green teabased hair oil Do you recall the nuska your grandmother used? “Your Hair is ready to travel; just apply oil.” Making oiling a regular part of your hair care routine will help prepare your hair. Twice a week, apply hair oil before shampooing to strengthen hair strands from the roots, lessen frizz, and avoid hair breakage. To help repair the damage and make it smooth, silky, and bouncy, it’s crucial to choose an oil with caring components like Hair & Care, which comprises plant-based extracts of Aloe Vera and Green Tea. Regular champi once a week

Tailam 3. Deodorant in Place of Primer

Long lashes are always fashionable, but using petroleum jelly to make them grow longer is a bad idea.

Deodorant is fantastic for your underarms but hideous for your face. Despite what some beauty bloggers claim, deodorant contains skin-irritating ingredients such as aluminium salts and perfumes. Antiperspirants should be avoided as well because they cause acne by clogging your sweat ducts with aluminium.

4. Using Petroleum Jelly To Grow Lashes

5 Herbs for radiating and youthful skin BEAUTY

Amla, or Indian gooseberry, is abun dant in Vitamin C and Antioxidants, making it a good anti-aging herb. It tightens your skin and gives it a healthy glow. Regular drinking of amla juice increases the collagen Neem is another beloved medicinal herb in South-Asian countries. The antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and therapeutic effects of neem leaves and extracts are the Kumkumadi Tailam is an Ayurvedic natural oil with a bunch of brilliant medicinal properties. Its blessings for the pores and skin are extraordinary. It can lessen wrinkles and different symptoms and symptoms of aging, minimize zits and acne, or even deal with pores and skin situations like allergy and more. It additionally reduces production in your skin. External use of Amla extracts in the form of face packs and washes helps to prevent acne, pimples, sunburn, and other skin disorders. reasons for its popularity. It can be used to treat acne and dry skin. Since it stimulates collagen produc tion, it can also help reduce wrinkles and reduce scars. melanin formation, lightening the general pores and skin tone and lowering darkish patches. Since this Ayurvedic oil is antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, it may heal minor wounds at the pores and skin. Moreover, the lac gift as one of the components is an effective antifungal agent, which prevents a bigger variety of infections.

Sandalwood is an essential Ayurvedic plant that is utilized in many Ayurvedic herbal products. This ancient ingredient contains Giloy is an antipyretic herb loaded with antioxidants, which helps to reduce oxidative stress hence delaying skin aging. It also has We all know the benefits of Haldi when it comes to our food but do you know it is also extremely good for our skin. Turmeric contains curcumin, which has anti-aging, A few internet tricks recommend applying petroleum jelly to your skin and covering it with a heated towel or plastic sheet to open the pores

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People have been using this unset tling hack to clean their nasal pores, which involves mixing regular school glue with activated charcoal powder. Aside from the acceler ated effect when combined with charcoal, the glue contains several components that could potentially dry out and injure the skin. Get nose strips instead of this crazy hack.

* Act wisely and avoid being influenced by others, as your skin is sensitive and requires extra care.

Chandan (Sandalwood) Giloy (Heart-leaved Moonseed)

Toothpaste is not made in a way that is safe for use on the skin. They’re just too harsh. Toothpaste will upset the pH balance of your skin, causing further irritation and, in some cases, acne and skin peeling. Toothpaste and skin are not meant to be together.

Petroleum jelly is a byproduct of oil refining, which is extremely damag ing to the environment; additionally, this beauty hack can cause milia, which are tiny cysts under the eyes. Furthermore, petroleum jelly may be carcinogenic. Although the carcinogenic components of oil are removed during the refining pro cess to create the jelly, it’s difficult to know for certain if it’s truly safe.

The quality of the water decreases during the monsoon season due to the high concentration of minerals in hard water, such as calcium and magnesium, which coats the hair and prevents moisture from penetrating, causing damage over time. Reduce the number of times you wash your hair since harsh water causes it to become dry and crinkly and cause significant hair loss. The other option is to use a filter to remove the hard water and stop the harm. The Best way is to towel-dry your hair Use the towel-dry method rather than blow-drying your hair as this may cause it to become more frizzy and dry. After shampooing, it is ideal to dry your hair with a microfiber towel. Instead of vigorously combing your damp hair, gently squeeze it and fold it into a turban to maintain your stylish hairstyle for 15 minutes. Use the right comb When you attempt to comb through tangles after washing your hair, you risk significant damage. Because of how delicate your wet hair is, brush ing it vigorously might cause hair loss. It’s preferable to towel-dry your hair before using a wide-toothed comb, jade comb, or wooden comb as these will be less harsh on your strands.

Amla (Indian Gooseberry)

The scalp can benefit greatly from a 15-minute champi, which is similar to a spa treatment and one of the greatest ways to heal damaged hair. It enhances the oil’s ability to penetrate the skin and deliver its active elements, speeding up blood circulation and hair growth.

Which Ayurvedic treatment oil is more authentic?

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Jeong Heon Ki, the curator of this exhibition said, “Koreans have India on their bucket lists. Through this exhibition, I hope there will be more art exchange between Korea and India in the future as well.” everything disintegrates. Therefore, “difference” refers to a break from the rhythmic modalities of survival and the synthesis of created time that synchronises our lives and experiences.

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By Sukant Deepak

Exhibition to explore water through various art forms at India Habitat

The Abheraj Baldota Foundation is hosting the Lavina Baldota-curated exhibition. Nearly 75 participants from a variety of backgrounds— including fashion and textile methods, and materials employed in the specifically commissioned fabrics shown here through the prism of innovation. By doing this, they emphasise the role of fabric, a significant legacy of Indian national ism, in defining the nation’s modern cultural scene and advancing its painting,inventiveness.andappliqué, among other techniques for modifying yarn and fabric, are on display. Local fibres including Kandu and Kala cotton, mulberry and wild silks, camel and sheep wool, goat and yak hair, as well as lotus, banana, and water hyacinth, are used in these commis sions. The exhibition’s curatorial vision is to advance the concepts of organic and slow consumerism in defining a country’s self-worth, such as India, as well as the inherent group and collaborative efforts that are necessary to advance such objectives. The rural and the urban, the historical and the modern, and most importantly the local and the designers, craftspeople, artists, textile revivalists, organizations/ NGOs, and design institutions—are on show.

Embroidered By Chanakya School of Craft Contemporary Lambani Embroidery by Anshu Arora cheriyan and Porgaiartisans

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The first, which debuted in 2018–19 and celebrated Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birthday, was titled Santati Mahatma Gandhi: Then Now Next and honoured his progressive viewpoints on sustain ability and circular industries via textiles, fashion, and design. Textiles made by hand weaving, embroidery, resist dyeing, printing,

“While I have had several fatwas issued against me in the past, this is the first time that someone has an nounced my name in front of such a huge gathering and demanded that I be killed. Who will not be disturbed by this? Look at my Twitter handle, there are so many comments saying that after Rushdie, it is now my turn.

Of course, I do have protection, but anyone will feel insecure after what happened to Rushdie, no?” she tells TalkIANS.to her about the peculiar silence of moderate Muslims when ever violence manifests in the name

The contemporary era of humanity is observing a critical indifference state in which the unpredictable and crisis-ridden paths of time are thrown into an undifferentiated abyss where of Islam, and she asserts that have a very “different character”. “While some progressive Muslims are against violence, they are afraid to speak as that might put their lives in danger. But then, silence is of two kinds -- one that emerges from fear -- and the other that comes from supporting them without speaking a word.” Stressing that while many religions have slowly evolved, changed with the times, and started considering men and women equal, one can still face dire consequences if Islam is criticized, Nasrin adds: “If I scrutinise Islam, rest assured, I will be attacked. Sadly, it has been exempted from criticism. Let us not forget that Islamic rule has been used for political purposes as well. “Instead of laws based on equality and justice, they have rules against them. Children are being brain washed to become fundamentalists and terrorists. So how do you expect to change?” she concludes.

The opening ceremony could be seen as the mirror of the cultural exchange Madhubani by Manisha Jha Warli by Sarita Vanjara Jagannath by Tanmay Mohapatra.

Known for her writings on the oppression of women and criticism of religion, several of her works are banned in Bangladesh, the country of her origin. She has been living in exile since 1994. After living for more than 10 years in Europe and the US, she moved to India in 2004.

22www.indianabroad.news Artists displaying their works include Manisha Jha and Manoj Choudhary in Madhubani; Purna Chandra Moharana and Tanmay Mahapatra in Pattachitra; Prakash Joshi in Phad and Anil Wangad and Sarita Vanjara in Warli Preview for “Sutr Santati” curated by Lavina Baldota

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director of the India Art Fair, Mahinder Sehgal, the programme director of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, as well as the artists and curators, started the opening ceremony. The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to India, said, “Through this exhibition, art lovers and you will have a unique opportunity to appreciate rich artistic traditions of Korea and India, realize the subtle similarities and differences in out two countries’ artistic creations and develop mutual understanding”, rightly summing up the essence of this exhibition. work everyone has put in.”

Sutr Santati, an exhibition, brings together various textile traditions from around India to commemorate 75 years since the country became independent. It was planned and produced by some of the nation’s most renowned artisans, craftspeople, designers, and artists. They see the topics, global, come together on this road. Sutr Santati literally translates to “yarn consistency.” The title of the show serves as a metaphor for the continuing conversations that define Indian culture and society and unite the past and present. This, its second version, is built on the principles of ecological preservation and workmanship.

Ashiesh Shah_Naga Chair_(Cast Aluminium _ Elephant grass) with Cushion_ Cast Aluminium finished in Dark Bronze

Even as images of author Salman Rushdie being stabbed multiple times on stage in New York by Hadi Matar, suspected of being sympathetic to Shia extremism, continues to haunt, another author Taslima Nasrin against whom several fatwas shave been issued for her “anti-Islamic remarks” says that she is extremely disturbed after a religious leader, addressing a rally of thousands in Pakistan yesterday called for her to be assassinated.

By Sukant Deepak ‘Pravaah-A Journey’, a group art show will be held from August 17 to 21 at the Open Palm Court, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi during the Shravan month of the Hindu Saka calendar.

The Korean Cultural Centre India hosts an art exhibit “Synthesis of Difference.” The exhibition unites the works of four South Korean artists who represent their country and six Indian artists to depict the fusion of traditional and contemporary, analogue and digital, static and kinetic, through new media art, paintings, anima tion, video art, installation, and H.E.performances.ChangJae Bok, the ambassador of the Republic of Korea to India, Adwaita Gadanayak, the director general of the National Gallery of Modern Art, Jaya Asokan, the Adwaita Gadanayak, the Director General of National Gallery of Modern Art, said, “The artwork is like meditation, a synthesis of time and space that has been done in layers, and once you start peeling this layer you discover the hard

Announcing the art show, Pragati Agarwal, Founder- Art Tree said, “One of the most vitalizing and life-preserving sources of life, water is the most precious natural resource and supports all human, plant, and animal life. Manifesting itself in various forms, water from the seas and rivers remains a recur ring theme in Indian mythological Artists displaying their works include Manisha Jha and Manoj Choudhary in Madhubani; Purna Chandra Moharana and Tanmay Mahapatra in Pattachitra; Prakash Joshi in Phad and Anil Wangad and Sarita Vanjara in Warli. art and culture.’ Pravaah- a Journey’ is an endeavor to bring forth the various attributes of Water that the eclectic mix of artists will be bring ing out in their works. We are very happy to have found a motley mix of artists belonging to different art forms who offer us extensive and varied creations from their oeuvre.”

Equal, Yet Different is exactly how women want to be treated and need to be treated. We now have a large and growing pool of highly talented and professionally qualified women. This book talks about the catalysts that are required for women to reach peak potential conditions, people, or even mindsets at home, at work, and in the ecosystem.

requiem for the forest: Author Sheela Tomy Sukant Deepak Chase the Monsoon with these delightful releases! As the rainy season engulfs everything around you, we

One thing that bonded Mona, Meera, and Sheila was their evening walks. This was the time they talked about their families and work, responsibilities, and chal lenges. Then slowly things began to change, and it was not long before they began talking about hot flashes, heavy bleeding, sudden weight gain, and other scary symptoms. They thought these were issues that they need to live with as they age. From physically taking care of oneself to mental adjustments, she changes their perception from the fear of Menopause to treating it as another phase in their lives.

editing.” Stressing that working with Jayasree Kalathil, who translated it from Malayalam into English was sheer pleasure, Tomy says it was her dream that someday the world would hear the untold stories of her forest village and was delighted when Jayasree came forward to translate it. “I knew that a person who could conceive the music, rhythm, and the politics of the land only could do justice to the story. I found Jayasree so involved in it and she was living with my characters the same way I did. I believe, was far beyond a literary re-creation. She was even rethinking the idea of the original text.”

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Sachchidanand Hirananda Vatsyayan ‘Agyeya’ is unarguably one of the most remarkable figures of Indian literature. From his revolutionary youth to acquire the mantle of a (highly controversial) patron saint of Hindi literature, Agyeya’s turbulent life also tells a history of the Hindi literary world and of a new na tion-spanning as it does two world wars, Independence and Partition, and the building and fraying of the Nehruvian state. Mukul reveals Agyeya’s revolution ary life and bomb-making skills, his CIA connection, a secret lover, his intense relationship with a first cousin, and the trajectory of his political positions, from following M.N. Roy to exploring issues dear to the Hindu right, and much more. Writer, Rebel, Soldier, Lover features a formidable cast of characters: from writers like Premchand, Phanishwarnath Renu, Raja Rao, Mulk Raj Anand, and Josephine Miles to Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, revolutionary Chandra Shekhar Azad, and actor Balraj Sahni. And its landscapes stretch from British jails, an intellectually robust Allahabad, and modern-day Delhi to monasteries in Europe, the homes of Agyeya’s friends in the Himalayas, and universities in the US. This book is a magnificent exam ination of Agyeya’s civilizational enterprise.

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The shadow of 1947 lingers over even today: a

The novel pushes the message that commitment to humanity is more important than religion itself

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He feels that while we celebrate the many achievements of India in the 75 years since independence, it is also worth pausing for a moment to reflect on the terrible price that was paid to get there. “The Partition of Punjab and Bengal were among the bloodiest chapters in our history. Millions died and many more were uprooted from their ancestral homes. The shadow of 1947 lingers over us till today and it is important to understand and remember that history,” says Navdeep Suri, trans lator, Distinguished Fellow at ORF (Observer Research Foundation) and former Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer.

“It is a world of versatility. My early readings had great influence from translations from Bengali literature. All languages have gems, but trans lators should be brilliant and skillful to do justice to the original text.” “The editing never ceases. I am nev er content. For a novel, it is a long but enjoyable process. Once I decide to write about a theme I live with it for months or years. I begin even without having all the characters or plot in mind. It develops gradually as I write.” Before she started writing ‘Valli’, the author spoke to elders in the community and went into Adivasi settlements to understand their lives. As the story of Valli takes place in a Christian migrant village, the dialect of the Christian communities was used. “In fact, her second novel -- ‘Aa Nadiyodu Peru Chodikkaruthu’ (Do not Ask the River Her Name) is set to be released later this month. It stands with people who are under siege and those who are forced to run away from their homeland. Background of the novel is the Middle East, particularly Jerusalem and Palestine,” she concludes. must realize that translations of classic works of Punjabi literature are an element of soft power. When they promote and project Punjabi culture to a wider audience and help in building an understanding of the state. Besides, that also expands our literary heritage. Some states take this aspect quite seriously and it is time that Punjab also supports such endeavours.”

Considering he translates the works of his grandfather, Suri admits that he did feel pressure while working on ‘Pavitra Paapi’ (‘The Watchmaker’). “I was a bit hesitant about how members of our own extended family and others would view it. Now I am confident that I can do justice to at least some of his novels,” he adds. Currently working on Singh’s ‘Agg di Khed’, the sequel to ‘Hymns in Blood’, he may also translate works including ‘Ik Myan do Talwaran’, the author’s classic on Kartar Singh Sarabha and the Ghadar movement. While he has no plans to write fiction at the moment but may consider a book on foreign policy, Suri says that the Pandemic-induced locked downs gave him the time and space to concentrate on translating ‘Hymns in Blood’. “But of course, it was heart-rending to see the plight of those who were less fortunate than us,” he concludes.

Suri, who has recently translated his grandfather, legendary Punjabi writ er Nanak Singh’s ’Khoon de Sohile’ written 75 years back as ‘Hymns in Blood’ (HarperCollins Publishers India) coinciding with the country’s 75th year of Independence Day, insists that the book is as relevant to this day as when it was written. ‘Hymns in Blood’ recounts the hor rors of the Partition and the exodus of Hindu and Sikh communities from a village near Rawalpindi that they had inhabited for generations. It is unsparing in its narrative of the trauma of violence and pillage. “Through the storyline and the characters, this novel pushes the message that commitment to humanity is more important than religion itself. And it has an endur ing message for these times: Beware of leaders who rouse religious passions and try to divide the nation communalinto lines. Beware the inferno that communal passions can unleash. Because once it begins, it leaves a trail of destruction in which there are no winners. Just mourning communities... Also, some of the strongest characters in the book are Muslims who stand by their Hindu and Sikh neighbours, There is a certain quiet that underlines the whole novel. A rhythm that finds itself at peace with the enigmatic green all around. Even the violence has a precisely sculpted beauty around it. When she writes about her land, Wayanad, it is with awe, and then -- with gratitude. Author Sheela Tomy’s delicate and ferocious glance in ‘Valli’ (HarperCollins India), her latest novel that recently hit the stands, comes from the fact that she grew up listening to the music of the forest and stories about the fight for the survival of her ancestors. “The story of Valli begins on a February morning in 1970, on the day Comrade Varghese was shot dead, throwing light into the socio-political situation of the time. Major incidents in Valli take place in the 1970s, during the national emergency period and after the Naxal uprisings in Wayanad,” she tells IANS. The book, that received the Cherukad Award for Malayalam literature had been in her mind for more than a decade, with her father, a school teacher who used to tell her to write about the land, which has a distinct cultural history and geography, rich in myths and folklore. However, it was only after his departure that those stories took shape and became the book. bring you some delightful monsoon reads to motivate, inspire, and willing to sacrifice their own lives to protect them. ” says Suri, whose last translation was ‘Khooni Vaisakhi’ by Nanak Singh, who has to his credit 59 books including 38 novels, each talking about social change and boasting powerful narratives that have found readers across Singhgenerations.wrote ‘Khooni Vaisakhi’ post surviving the Jallianwala Bagh mas sacre. Its translation was published to coincide with the centenary of the massacre in 2019. Thrilled that major works from across Indian languages are being translated into English and thus inviting a universal readership, Suri smiles that his grandmother would always say that Nanak Singh would have been a celebrity if he had been writing in a language other than Punjabi. “My endeavour is to bring his works - and his message - to a wider audience through the medium of translation. This is clearly a golden moment for translation and the fact that Geetanjali Shree’s ‘Tombs of Sand’ - a translation from the original in Hindi - has won the International Booker Prize, speaks volumes.” He feels that the state government in Punjab can play an important role when it comes to translating Punjabi literature into English and other languages. “To start with, they She wrote the plot on three pages in her diary which was developed into ‘Valli’ in three years. “In the attempt to capture the pulse of the land that made me who I am, I didn’t know where my characters were leading me to. The main characters are migrants from Thiruvithamkur who came to Wayanad. I wanted to show that the people of the land who once fought for Valli (wages) are still fighting for vall (earth), their piece of land, and farmers are still on the brink of suicide. Narrating the story of four generations, their love, hope, and resistance, it turned out to be a requiem for the forest. The forest became a main character unknow ingly,” she says. Interestingly, Tomy wrote this debut novel while she was (and still is) in the Middle East. Believing that distance worked for her, she says, “While writing ‘Valli’, I was a migrant in a desert land. I have felt the losses of my land so intensely that I started to write about it. Had it been written sitting in my homeland, the story and content could be the same, but the soul and song of Valli may have been different.”

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Crisp, clear blue skies, snow-capped hills as far as the eye can see, and icy blue lakes describe winters in New Zealand. New Zealand’s North Island is characterized by its geothermal activity, and its famous The small gold mining settlement of Arrowtown, in the Wakatipu Basin near Queenstown, is arguably the best spot in the country to capture the changes in the autumn season. Beautiful, traditional wooden storefronts characterize the main volcanoes include Mt Taranaki, Mt Ruapehu, Mt Ngauruhoe, and Mt Tongariro. A visit to the Chateau Tongariro in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Tongariro National Park gives an opportunity to street of Arrowtown, alongside the majestic poplars shedding their spring and summer leaves as the temperatures fall. photograph the unique architecture of the Chateau, with the backdrop of snow-covered volcanoes, and we don’t think there’s anything quite like it anywhere else on Earth.

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“Our new hotel Brij Gaj Kesri Bikaner is another magnificent gem in Rajasthan and we are delighted to announce that it will open its doors to. We look forward to welcoming travellers who desire a combination of old-world comforts in a luxurious contemporary setting and those who would like to explore & immerse themselves in the various dimensions of Bikaner with our trademark hospitality” - Udit Kumar, Co-founder of Brij Hotels Station Amstelveen, Amstelveen, the Netherlands

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In addition to providing authentic local experiences throughout India, Brij Hotels is getting ready to open another outstanding hotel in Rajasthan. Beginning on October 1st, Brij Gaj Kesri in Bikaner, Rajasthan, will welcome visitors to enjoy the brand’s gold standard hospitality. Brij Gaj Kesri, is a contemporary

Autumn in New Zealand is a beau tiful time of year to capture some beautiful tones of red and yellow. The deciduous trees turn from green to red, orange, and yellow, and the ground is blanketed in different shades of autumn leaves.

Polki, a vegetarian restaurant with a newly created menu and chef specialties, Brij Gaj Kesri, and Coffee & Co. are all options to savour the flavours of recipes that have been passed down through generations of The Rampuria family Frame the auburn leaves captured during Autumn (Mar-May) Capture the snow paradise during winter (Jun - Aug)

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From magnificent mountain peaks to wild coastal beaches and vibrant urban centers, New Zealand is a photographer’s dream in every way. Year-round, majestic vistas and evergreen forests present numerous possibili ties for capturing stunning imagery. The diversity of the landscapes

The Rampura family of Bikaner has long supported the regional artistic scene. They established the Rampuria School of Fine Arts in addition to reviving the centuries-old Bikaneri art of Usta. A striking permanent exhibition of modern art and antiquities is also housed at the hotel.

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Summer in New Zealand sees the Fiordland crested penguin returning to Milford Sound on the South Island’s lower West Coast. New Zealand fur seals and several species of dolphin can also be spot ted there at this time of year, so it is recommended to grab your camera and test out your eye for a wildlife snap in Fiordland National Park. The great thing about photography impressive on the planet. For those who like their subjects a little more adventurous, why not go find the rope swing at Lake Hayes, or ‘Little Thailand’ on Lake Wakatipu, and snap people throwing themselves bravely into the refreshing waters of the lakes around the Queenstown area? that can be captured here is unlike anywhere else on earth – the photo opportunities are endless. In summer, take advantage of the long days and warm, golden light. As summer turns to autumn, the crowds disappear leaving open countryside with clear crisp blue skies. Snow-capped mountains, feature the lupin – a beautiful blue/ purple flower abundant in many of our national parks. New Zealand has around 200 species of fern, the fern ‘koru’ is often photographed – this is the tightly rolled spiral shape of new fronds or leaves. Another popular subject amongst photographers manor house on 16 acres, with 41 rooms and suites and is a testament to the Rampuria family’s love of art and architecture. The hotel is a tasteful fusion of traditional Bikaneri architecture, local red stone, traditional jaali craftsmanship, and jharokha, all painstakingly saved from ruin and brought back to their in a setting as beautiful as Milford Sound is that if the wildlife aren’t playing ball, or you can’t get close enough, the sheer cliffs of granite, plunging into the dark depths of the sound make for some incredible and equally rewarding captures. In picturesque Queenstown, keep an eye out for the warm light of the long days in the Wakatipu Basin, sunsets there are often amongst the most misty landscapes, and flowing wa terfalls are the hallmarks of winter. In spring the return of warmer weather brings a stunning display of wildflowers mixed with frolicking wildlife. Here are some great tips for photography in New Zealand through their majestic seasons: visiting in spring, is the Aurora Australis, or Southern Lights. The phenomenon is visible quite often in winter and spring, and with the tem peratures rising, spring is a more pleasant time to stand outdoors with your camera late at night. former splendour. The hotel will be completely rebranded by the end of this October and features artwork that blends classic and contempo rary amenities to give our guests a memorable stay. Large-scale to intimate destination weddings, group meetings, and romantic din ners are all perfect occasions to use the property’s expansively beautiful grounds, private sections that have been particularly designated, and different venues.

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“BlenderBot can still make rude or offensive comments, which is why we are collecting feedback that will help make future chatbots better,” the company mentioned in a blogpost. Last month, Google fired an engi neer over breaching its confidential ity agreement after he made a claim that the tech giant’s conversation AI is “sentient” because it has feelings, emotions and subjective Lemoineexperiences.also interviewed LaMDA, which came with surprising and shocking answers.

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Sony India unveils shotgun microphone for vlogging Original, unpacked 2007 Apple iPhone sold for Rs 28 lakh

iOS devices for a fee of $8 million (around Rs 64 crore). Malware source code provider Vx-underground found documents representing a proposal from which suggests that the offer is recent. “Specifically, the offering is for remote, one-click browser-based exploits that allow users to inject a payload into Android or iOS mobile devices,” the report mentioned. Intellexa is based in Europe, with six sites and R&D labs throughout the “Wecontinent.helplaw enforcement and intelligence agencies across the world to close the digital gap with multiple and diverse solutions, all integrated with our unique and best-in-class Nebula platform,” the company posted on its website. Last year, a Citizen Lab report users who may be at risk of highly targeted attacks from private com panies developing state-sponsored mercenary spyware. In India, the Pegasus panel said this week that the presence of contro versial Israeli spyware Pegasus was not conclusively established in 29 mobile phones examined, and the government did not cooperate in the Theprobe.top court-appointed panel said five out of 29 mobile phones were possibly infected with some malware, but that does not mean it was Pegasus spyware.

ECM-G1learned.--that is said to be highly portable and perfect for content creators to capture high-quality Pricedaudio. at Rs 10,290, the ECM-G1 features a large-diameter micro phone capsule that collects clear sound while suppressing noise. “The ECM-G1 is the perfect micro phone for vlogging and interviews. It captures voices clearly, contains a wind screen to reduce wind noise when shooting outdoors, and has an optimised frame with anti-vibration dampers to suppress vibration noise,” the company said in a “Thestatement.cableless design avoids cable-transmitted vibration noise when attached to a Sony camera with the Multi-Interface (MI) shoe,”

The auction also featured an Apple-1 circuit board, hand-soldered by Apple co-founder Steve “Woz” Wozniak, that was sold for $677,196. Additionally, an unopened first-gen eration original Apple iPod (5GB) sold for $25,000, the report noted. Apple is now set to launch the iPhone 14 series along with other devices and products on September 7.

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YouTube Shorts arriving soon on smart Android TVs

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YouTube Shorts has reached 30 billion daily views, and is growing Accordingexponentially.tothe report, YouTube TV is also planning to let viewers watch up to four live streams simul taneously via a new feature called “Mosaic YouTubeMode.”isn’tthe first service to bring short-form vertical videos to the TV TikTokscreen.hasbeen experimenting with smart TV interfaces for some time. “YouTube TV will gain something called Mosaic Mode, which will allow subscribers to watch up to four live feeds at the same time by dividing the TV screen into quad rants,” said the report. At least one of the new features could arrive in an update “in the coming months.”

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS): Elon Musk’s former singer-girlfriend Grimes has questioned the ability of Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s capabilities of making his $10 billion Metaverse dream a success, calling him “wildly under qualified”. The Canadian singer, born Claire Boucher, slammed Zuckerberg in a Twitter post, saying that if Zuckerberg oversees the metaverse, “it is dead”. “People who care about art and culture are building something else. Also this is bad art,” she mentioned, as Zuckerberg recently faced severe criticism on his poorly-designed metaverse avatar. Grimes said that “the quality of this image alone speaks to how wildly under qualified he is to build alternate reality, literally every indie game looks better”. “Aesthetics aside, they have proven beyond a shadow of a doubt they are not ethically capable of running ‘AI Test Kitchen’ by Google is an app where people can learn about, experience, and give feedback on Google’s emerging AI technology. “Our goal is to learn, improve and innovate responsibly on AI together. We’ll be opening up to small groups of people gradually,” said the Accordingcompany. to Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai, ‘AI Test Kitchen’ is “meant to give you a sense of what it might be like to have LaMDA in your hands”. The ability of these language models to generate infinite possibilities shows potential, “but it also means they don’t always get things quite right”. “And while we’ve made substantial improvements in safety and accu racy in the latest version of LaMDA, we’re still at the beginning of a journey,” said Google. “We’ve added multiple layers of protection to the AI Test Kitchen. This work has minimised the risk, but not eliminated it,” it added. Both Google and Meta (formerly Facebook) have unveiled their AI something so powerful and should not have the power they have now,” she posted. Last week, Zuckerberg posted a screenshot of his digital avatar standing in front of the Eiffel Tower. However, the social media world did not like his pretty basic image, and bombarded him with memes.

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New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS): Googleowned YouTube is set to launch its short-form video app Shorts on its smart TV platform called YouTube TV. New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS): Sony India on Wednesday introduced a new shotgun microphone -- the New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS): NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has captured new stunning images of Jupiter that will give scientists even more clues to the planet’s inner life. With giant storms, powerful winds, auroras, and extreme temperature and pressure conditions, Jupiter has a lot going on. In the standalone view of Jupiter, created from a composite of several images from Webb, auroras extend to high altitudes above both the northern and southern poles of Jupiter. The auroras shine in a filter that is mapped to redder colours, which also highlights light reflected from lower clouds and upper hazes, NASA said in a statement. A different filter, mapped to yellows and greens, shows hazes swirling around the northern and southern poles. A third filter, mapped to blues, showcases light that is reflected from a deeper main cloud. “We hadn’t really expected it to be this good, to be honest. It’s really re markable that we can see details on Jupiter together with its rings, tiny satellites, and even galaxies in one image,” said planetary astronomer San Francisco, Aug 24 (IANS): An unopened first-generation 2007 iPhone in a sealed box has been sold for $35,000 (nearly Rs 28 lakh) in an auction in the US. On January 9, 2007, then Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the iPhone -- a touchscreen mobile phone with an iPod, camera and Web-browsing capabilities, among other features -- at the Macworld convention in San Francisco. The device had a touchscreen, a 2MP camera, visual voicemail and a web browser. The iPhone was released in the US in June 2007 at the price of $499 for the 4GB model and $599 for the 8GB model, both requiring a two-year contract. Now, the fully-packed original iPhone (8GB) has been sold for $35,414 at an auction, reports ZDNet.

NASA’s Webb telescope captures Jupiter’s faint rings, Great Red Spot

“The brightness here indicates high altitude - so the Great Red Spot has high-altitude hazes, as does the equatorial region,” said Heidi Hammel, Webb interdisciplinary sci entist for solar system observations. In a wide-field view, Webb sees Jupiter with its faint rings, which are a million times fainter than the planet, and two tiny moons called The auction house, RR Auction, said that the iPhone box features a life-size image of the iPhone with 12 icons on the screen. The device was up for auction as part of RR Auction’s curated “Apple, Jobs, and Computer Hardware” auction, which featured more than 70 items up for bid, and closed on August 18.

The company has told its partners about the support for YouTube shorts to YouTube’s app for Android TV and Google TV, reports Protocol has

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“This one image sums up the sci ence of our Jupiter system program, which studies the dynamics and chemistry of Jupiter itself, its rings, and its satellite system,” said Thierry Fouchet, a professor at the Paris TheObservatory.$10billion Webb telescope is an international programme led by NASA, European Space Agency and the Canadian Space Agency. The telescope’s aim is to solve mysteries in our solar system, look beyond distant worlds around other stars, and probe the mysterious structures and origins of our uni verse and our place in it.

Imke de Pater, professor emerita of the University of California, TheBerkeley.Great Red Spot, a famous storm so big it could swallow Earth, appears white in these views, as do other clouds, because they are reflecting a lot of sunlight.

“I know the photo I posted earlier this week was pretty basic -- it was taken very quickly to celebrate a launch. The graphics in Horizon are capable of much more -- even on headsets -- and Horizon is improv ing very quickly,” he had said. Recently, Musk and Grimes revealed that they welcomed a second child, a girl named Exa Dark Siderl Musk, via surrogacy in December. The on-again, off-again couple welcomed their first child, X - A-12 (pronounced “X AI Archangel” and nicknamed “X”), in May 2020. Y is the second child for Grimes and Musk’s eighth. His first child, son New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS): A little known spyware company, Intellexa, is now competing with Pegasus developer NSO Group, offering its services to hack into Android and Intellexa, offering services that include Android and iOS device “Leakedexploits. documents online show the purchase (and documentation of) an $8,000,000 iOS Remote Code Execution zero-day exploit,” it tweeted. The offer includes 10 infections for iOS and Android devices, as well as a “magazine of 100 successful infections”. According to Security Week, the documents, “labeled as proprietary and confidential”, revealed that the exploits should work on iOS 15.4.1 and the latest Android 12 update. Apple released iOS 15.4.1 in March, mentioned Intellexa, on Cytrox’s predator iPhone spyware being used to target a Greek lawmaker. Citizen Lab said Cytrox was part of the Intellexa Alliance, described as a “a marketing label for a range of mercenary surveillance vendors that emerged in 2019”. Apple filed a lawsuit last year against NSO Group to ban the company from using its services and devices. As state-sponsored cyber attacks with government spyware like Pegasus grow, Apple is offering Lockdown Mode this fall with iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and macOS Ventura. This mode offers specialised additional protection to high-profile conversational chatbots, asking the public to give feedback. The initial reports are scary as the Meta chatbot named BlenderBot 3 thought Mark Zuckerberg is “creepy and manipulative” and Donald Trump will always be the US Metapresident.saidlast week that all con versational AI chatbots are known to sometimes mimic and generate unsafe, biased or offensive remarks.

Google wants you to chat with its AI chatbot at your own risk

Theadded.company claimed that ECMsuper-cardioid G1’s pick-up pattern emphasises clear sound collection from in front of the camera, with ambient noise minimized to ensure only wanted audio is caught -- ideal for selfie shooting. Even when shooting indoors, the ECM-G1, which is available across online and offline stores, reduces echo pickup from walls and voice reverberation, resulting in clear conversation sound capture, it said.\ Sony mentioned that a recording cable is included, and the micro phone jack is compatible with a wide range of devices, such as cameras and smartphones, giving users the ultimate flexibility for various shooting requirements.

Zuckerberg not qualified to run metaverse: Musk’s ex-girlfriend Grimes

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS): Google has opened its experimental artifi cial intelligence (AI) chatbot for the public and you can now register to chat with the AI-driven bot trained on the company’s controversial language model.

Google has already warned that ear ly previews of its LaMDA (Language Model for Dialogue Applications) model “may display inaccurate or inappropriate content”.

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By N. Lothungbeni Humtsoe New Delhi, Aug 29: It is tough to comprehend how yoga and med itation can be included in Kathak Dance, which is a completely dif ferent form. However, it is possible, believes Paramita Bhattacharyya, an internationally famous Kathak exponent with several accolades from India, the United States, and London, who is headquartered in Los Angeles, Bhattacharyya,California.ispassionate

By Paddy Krishnan Yama the Hindu God of death also represents Dharma (a concept that is hard to define precisely but can be said to a mixture of ethics, religious injunctions and social practices that describe righ teousness.) This appears to be a direct contradiction, as Dharma is all about living and not about death. However, as living a Dharmic life has an impact on the after-life, it is not surprising that Dharma and death are closely intertwined. The word Yama has two potential origins. The first is from Yam meaning control or self-restraint and is used in Patanjali’s Yoga. This word is related to Dhr (the root of Dharma) meaning to hold firm. Yama also means twin referring to him and his sister, Yami or Yamuna. Yamuna, a major river, is associated with life. But it is also associated with death. This again emphasises the dual nature of life and death. Yama is the son of Vivasat (the sun God Surya) and Saranya (also called Sandhya) the daugh ter of the creator God Tvatsr (also called Vishwakarma or the architect of the world). Yama is the brother of Manu who defined the laws governing human behaviour. Yama is said to have sacrificed his immortality to be the first human who became the main restrainer (or King) of the Yamas in Yoga. Yama plays an important role in the discussions on the origin of the human race. If he is the first human along with his twin Yami (who also became a human), incest is the only way to create a species. In fact incest is necessary in any theory that starts with a single pair. In all the scriptures, Yama is opposed to incest which perhaps lead to other theories involving multiple Prajapatis who are the agents of creation. The discussion on incest, the origin of the species and death is perhaps one of the initial moral and philosophical debates. The notion of death arose with Yama. He was the first human. There was no need for death before as the Gods were all immortal. Yama is personified as riding a buffalo which is a metaphor of a wandering mind. Yama riding the buffalo signifies that one must learn to control the mind to overcome death. This is consistent with the initial thoughts in the Vedas which were to avoid premature death. Yama holds a Danda (or club) in his right hand. The Danda represents Yama ability to punish others as well as the ability to smash obstacles. He also carries a snare/noose to capture the souls of those who have died. The snare is also used to bind anyone who causes difficulties to others while they are living. These symbols are interpreted both to support Dharma as well as death. Yama is also associated with Kala or time. This relates the passing of time with the cycle of life and YamaAdvertisementsdeath.wasinitially described as a ruler of the dead, guiding the dead on how to live in the after life. Initially, Shiva was the God who was associated with death. Thus Yama was under Shiva’s control. But soon Yama became the God of death. But Shiva still, as a God, could control death. The story about Markandeya who was due to die young but was protected by Shiva is well known. Yama was almost killed by Shiva for attempting to take Markandeya’s life. Shiva revives Yama after Yama agrees not to take Markandeya’s soul. In another story Yama is also almost killed by Kartikeya on Shiva’s orders but revived by Nandi. In this case Yama’s messengers wanted to take the life of a righ teous person called Shveta. But Shiva wanted Shveta to ascend directly to heaven without going to Yama’s kingdom. This resulted in a fight between Yama and his supporters with Shiva and his supporters. This is the reason Shiva is called Kalantaka (one who can control Death), Mahakala (the great controller of time/death), or Mrtyunjaya (one who is victorious over death or

about introducing Indian Classical Dance Form ‘Kathak - Storytelling Art’ to the world arena, tells IANSlife, “Both dance and yoga are ancient Indian cultural forms entwined as com plementary to one another. When a practitioner reaches a certain stage, dance becomes meditative.”

Yoga, Meditation an added feature to Kathak Dance form

Continue reading to learn why and how she views Yoga and Meditation as an addition to the Kathak Dance discipline. How have Yoga and Meditation influenced Kathak Dance? Paramita: The daily practice of Kathak takes us through all eight stages of Yoga namely Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharna, Dhyan, and Samadhi. In Kathak, almost the en tire gamut of asanas are performed. Finally, we reach a stage when we start hearing music within ourselves and get completely oblivious to our surroundings, then when we are on way to reaching the seventh and eighth stages, comes a complete meditation stage. What are the primary styles of Yoga & Meditation Kathak classical dance? What distinguishes it from AsYama).noted in an earlier article, the initial Vedic rituals were aimed at overcoming death. Towards this, the God of death (Yama) had to be appeased. Living a Dharmic life was a way to achieve this. This resulted in combining Yama and Dharma into one God. As the idea of Moksha developed, the importance of adhering to Dharma to avoid the cycle of birth and death was emphasised. By teaching about Dharma, Yama can help the soul of the dead (preta) to attain a better life. Yama, as a human, initially represented impermanence. He was then was promoted to the role of punishing people so that they could learn about Dharma. Thus Yama became associated with Samsara (the cycle of life and death). In this role he was a spiritual teacher to Nachiketa in the Kathopanishad. He offers the choice between destruction (if one is born one has to die) and salvation. Thus the God of death can also teach about immortal ity. It is interesting that Kunti summons Yama or Dharma (after the Sun as father of Karna) as the father Yudhishtra, the eldest of the Pandavas. Although Yudhishtra is his son, Yama/ Dharma tests him on Dharma at various stages of his life. It is important to note that Yama is not collecting the dead souls. He wants all of them to be ultimately liberated. This is the main reason why Yama teaches Nachiketa how to attain libera tion. He does not view teaching Nachiketa as potentially losing a soul that can be captured or imprisoned. Yama does punish undesirable behaviour but he also liberates those who are spiritually accomplished. That is, any one who is a Jivanmukta needs to die to be liberated from the Deathbody.isan equaliser where the application of Dharma (via Karma) is enforced. One needs an impartial judge in the after life who knows Dharma. The God of death and Dharma became the same. The two sides of life and death is also reflected in the Manikarnika ghat in Varanasi. It is said to be the first place where Shiva created the universe at the beginning of time. But it is also the place where one’s corpse is burned at the end of one’s time. Procreation implies that death will occur; one cannot choose one without the other. As the Skanda Purana states, Yama is the God of death for the evil-doers and Dharma for those who lead a righteous life. The Yama vandana (prayer to Yama) explains that Yama, the controller, also implements the laws of the universe that in cludes death and dissolution. All beings oscillate between life and death which finishes only when Brahman is realised. Dharma, as the eternal law of the universe, governs this cycle. In both instances, Dharma and Yama are regulators where Dharma im poses an order and Yama acts as a judge and determines whether the order has been obeyed. If one believes in Karma and Dharma, Yama’s actions are related to how to enforce the rules in both life and beyond. It is important to note that, although Yama is the God of death and Dharma, Shiva can override Yama. Paddy Krishnan is a computer scientist, who got his BTech degree from IIT-Kanpur and PhD from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Being very interested in Hindu philosophy, he maintains a blog at wordpress.comwww.goldcoasthindu.

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traditional classical dance? Paramita: There is no difference since Kathak belongs to the ancient classical dance forms with inexplicable movements and Yoga, on the other hand, is also an ancient meditation practice. The combi nation of the two practices results in Kathak Yoga, a perfect union of mind and body. Each cell and nerve of the body is engaged during this form. Performing Kathak Yoga also involves a lot of breathing patterns, similar to meditation. How does Yoga help to enlighten Indian Classical Dance ‘Kathak’? Paramita: I have been practicing Kathak Meditation with yoga for over twenty-five years now. I start my day with at least eleven rounds of Surya Namaskar and Pranayama Pranayamapractice. is best seen in Kathak in the practice of epadhant’ rhythmic utterances by the dancer herself immediately after performing a strenuous energetic rhythmic pattern where a lot of energy has been expended. One has to recite the next rhythmic pattern without any trace of panting. How does a dancer or yogi channel their body craft to bring healing, happiness, body-soul harmony, and oneness with the Supreme? Paramita: Yoga definitely helps in channelizing energy by keeping the body healthy and calming the mind. The use of breath and linking breath to movement helps in keeping physically fit while different pran ayama-breathing techniques and dhyana-meditation make it centered

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yoga has improved my flexibility and mental balance over the years. Regular practice helps in developing mental clarity, calmness, alertness, and enthusiasm and also sharpens concentration. My students learn basic asanas as part of their dance training. Is it accurate to state that kathak yoga encourages practitioners to pursue Paramita:spirituality? Yes, of course, Dance with yoga and meditation or Kathak yoga whatever you want to call it, this is an art that gives peace or Anandam to the soul created by Lord Shiva. Kathak Yoga requires a lot of practice. Once you ace this, the journey that you are on will make you in complete harmony with your inner self. While you practice this wonderful art, it acts as meditation in motion. Imagine this, you have worn your ghungroo, the sound attracts you, and at the same time, you are singing the melody with and calm, which is essential for any person who is in the field of art and creativity. The yogic lifestyle provides immense energy, which brings the mind into eyes’ mode and this positive outlook makes one suc cessful in all endeavors. Personally, I feel that my creativity is honed due to Pranayam and Dhyan, not only in the dancing field but in music too. Yoga helps in exploring the source of untapped energy and unexplored talents and above all makes one in sync with the supreme power. How does kathak yoga transform the practitioner’s mental and spiritual wellness if it is included into daily sadhana? Paramita: I start my day with at least eleven rounds of Surya Namaskar and Pranayama practice. Yoga definitely keeps the body healthy and calms the mind. The use of breath and linking breath to movement has helped my dance practice immensely. In addition, tihais. The entire time you perform this, you are in rhythm, and you are balanced, it acts as a oneness of body and mind. An hour of Kathak Yoga will help you perspire, and release toxins from the body, you start feeling light-hearted, & this transition takes you to a meditative state and prepares you for healing. Please share insights from ancient history on Yoga & Meditation Kathak Dance Form. Paramita: Historically, both yoga and Indian classical dance traditions share Vedic roots in the ancient texts of Patanjali Yogasutra and Natyashastra, respectively. Their connections range from mudra to mokshya. For both, the body is a temple and the dance/ asana is one’s prayer. (N. Lothungbeni Humtsoe can be contacted at lothungbeni.h@ians. in)

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“I am shocked to know that they are still nominating me. it is beneath and said to my dad that this is the place I was searching for in so many years of life. The city has surely made me a better person. I have evolved, outgrown my fears of life and have gone limitless.” Hailing from Pathankot, Punjab, the actress left her banking career to pursue her dreams in acting. She says she got a lot of opportunities after coming to Mumbai but initially it was not so easy for her and she had to work hard on her acting “Itskills.was like learning on the sets only since I came from a banking background. Like you say, hands-on practice makes you learn quicker. And then I luckily got so many popular shows and the audience loved my skills.” She worked in Bollywood movies like ‘Jugjugg Jeeyo’, ‘Love Aaj Kal 2’ and did a number of TV shows such as ‘Kumkum Bhagya’, ‘Naagin 6’, ‘Bhagya Laxmi’ and many more.

Kangana to sue Filmfare for nominating her in Best Actress category

In an emotional attack on the pow ers-that-be in Bollywood, Agnihotri said: “I have a question. Why does no one speak or raise their voice against corruption and moral decay in Bollywood, or the exploitation? Everyone surrenders to these things and still talks about standing up against powerful people. He then raised a point that may resonate with many cinema-goers: “Do you think common people are so foolish that they won’t be able to see through this hypocrisy? The people have seen through it and now they are saying, you give us good content, then only we will watch it. You cannot fool us with this Diwali release or that Eid release, or his film or her film. That is the (popular) Referringverdict.”

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The actress added: “I would love to work with Ryan Gosling and I would also like him to be in my Swayamwar.” On the work front, the 32-year-old actress, who made her Bollywood debut in 2014 with ‘Heropanti’ starring Tiger Shroff, has a gamut of films lined up for release. Kriti, who has a Bachelor of Technology degree in Electronics and Engineering,Telecommunicationwillbeseen in movies such as ‘Bhediya’, ‘Ganpath’, ‘Adipurush’ and ‘Shehzada’. Hyderabad, Aug 18 (IANS): Of late, South Indian film personalities have been going places. Now, popular actor, producer, and host Lakshmi Manchu has been nominated in the 100 Most Beautiful Faces List by TC TheCandler.listincludes personalities from all around the world, covering over 40 countries having actors, TV personalities, internet sensations, K-pop artists, etc The list is more inclusive and diverse. The 100 Most Beautiful Faces List is released by TC Candler and The Independent Critics annually since 1990 and is an internet sensation. This global list includes artists like Ryan Reynolds, Beyonce, Tom Hardy, Shawn Mendes, Sebastian Stan, Taylor Swift, Mahira Khan, Ram Charan, Manushi Chillar and many Lakshmimore.Manchu has had a successful career as an actor and producer across industries. Lakshmi is currently dabbling in multiple projects including a Telugu film where she is playing a cop. She is also working with her father Mohan Babu as an actor-producer in ‘Agninakshathram’. She is now all set to make her big Malayam debut with superstar Mohanlal. Apart from being an actor-producer Lakshmi has been a philanthropist and has lent her support to many organisations. Her organisation Teach For Change works for the betterment of the education for children. Lakshmi has also enjoyed a successful stint as a host with shows such as ‘Coming to Life with Lakshmi Manchu’ and ‘Aha Bhojanambu’.

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specifically to Kashyap, he said: “I will tell you why I have tweeted on Anurag Kashyap’s comment. I make my films very passionately and I can also protect them passionately. We sacrificed a lot to make our films.”

Jagannadh. Shot simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu languages, the film is produced by Dharma Productions and Puri Connects. Vijay stars as the titular MMA fighter boxer alongside Ananya, Ronit Roy and Ramya Krishna. American boxer Mike Tyson plays an extended cameo making his acting debut in Indian cinema. how people hate the arrogance, glossy lifestyle, and the disconnect of Bollywood with real-life audiences.” Agnihotri said that people have seen through “all this hypocrisy, arro gance, and this flashy, flamboyant lifestyle, paid organised publicity campaigns ... and now they are not willing to accept it, which is a good thing, which has made Bollywood rethink the ideology they follow”. Agnihotri then pointed out how the Bollywood establishment had “boycotted my ‘Buddha in a Traffic Jam’.” And how Bollywood critics and most theatres “boycotted” ‘The Tashkent Files’. He said: “They are still running a campaign against ‘The Kashmir Files’ Oscars submission. So, they are experts on this. It is a serious topic and I take it very seriously. If people are boycotting their films it is because of the anger of the audience. There is a disconnect between the Indian middle class and the producers and stars because of their arrogance.”

Ahead of ‘Liger’ release, Ananya seeks blessing from Vijay’s mum Mridula Oberoi left a banking career to pursue her acting dreams

New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS): Actress Mridula Oberoi, currently seen play ing a negative role Nimmi in Ektaa R Kapoor’s show ‘Appnapan’, shares a few memories as she completes five years in the industry. The actress recalls arriving in Mumbai to fulfil her dreams. She says: “I remember, I landed in Mumbai only with three things: conviction, belief and a purpose in life leaving behind everything, my family, my kid, financial security, comfort, luxurious life which is not easy to get out of but I believed in myself and dared to follow my inner voice.” She goes on to say: “I still remember the day I landed, it was raining while waiting for my cab. I called home Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS): Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut has decided to sue Filmfare for nominating her for her work in biopic ‘Thalaivii’, in the upcoming edition of the Filmfare TheAwards.‘Queen’ actress took to the story section of her Instagram and wrote a lengthy note stating the reason behind the decision. She wrote, “I have banned unethical, corrupt and totally unfair practices like @filmfare since 2014, but since I have been getting many calls from them for attending their award function this year as they want to give me award for ‘Thalaivii’ (sic).”

“I also remember my first show, Beyhadh, where I did a cameo for 12 days and hardly spoke 5 lines in all those days. Since it was a very popular show I was recognised,” shares the actress while referring to her journey in the entertainmentmyindustry.dignity, work ethics and value system to encourage such corrupt practices in anyway, that is why I have decided to sue@filmfare ... thanks (sic),” Kangana added. Kangana, who has four National Film Awards to her credit, is known for her straightforward attitude and speaking her mind.

Recently, the first look of actress Mahima Chaudhry from ‘Emergency’ was unveiled. The film will mark Kangana’s return to direction after ‘Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi’. The actress will double up as the lead character of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the film.

Mumbai, Aug 16 (IANS): From Vijay Devarakonda to Kartik Aaryan, Aditya Roy Kapur and even Ryan Gosling, Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon wants them to be at her Kritiswayamvar.inaconversation talks about her interest in organising a swayam war for herself and also shared who all should be a part of it. During a live show on Roposo, Kriti said: “Vijay Devarakonda is good looking and he sounds sensible to me. I have seen some of his inter views too and he seems to be very real and sensible. He could be in the Swayamwar. Kartik Aryan could be in it and Aditya Roy Kapur too. Is there anyone else who is single?”

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) The war of words between Anurag Kashyap and Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri has intensified with ‘The Kashmir Files’ director issuing a detailed statement in response to “Bollywood running a campaign against his film being submitted for the Oscars”. Kashyap, whose latest release, the Taapsee Pannu-starrer ‘Dobaara’, had a lacklustre opening on Friday, August 19, recently said ‘The Kashmir Files’ must not be chosen over S.S. Rajamouli’s blockbuster, ‘RRR’, as India’s official entry for the best foreign feature film award. The selection is made by the Film Federation of India (FFI), the apex body of film producers, distributors, exhibitors and studio owners, and since 1957, when Mehboob Khan’s ‘Mother India’ lost by just a vote, all of two Indian films -- Mira Nair’s ‘Salaam Bombay’ (1988) and the Aamir Khan-starrer Lagaan (2001) -- have made it to the Oscar nomina tions shortlist. Neither Satyajit Ray, with three FFI nods, nor Kamal Haasan, seven of whose films have been nominated to represent India at the Oscars, made it to the coveted shortlist. And Lagaan, the last Indian film to be in contention for the award, was pipped by a movie from Bosnia and Herzegovina. So, the present debate seems to be much ado about noth ing, but still, Agnihotri has reasons to feel offended. In his lengthy statement, Agnihotri referred to the present drought in the Hindi film industry and said: “Bollywood is suffering today be cause you are trying to pass on your own failure to an individual because his films work.” He added: “Go to any middle-class, urban, semi-urban household and interview them and you will find Hyderabad, Aug 17 (IANS): Ahead of the release of their upcoming film ‘Liger’, actress Ananya Pandey attended a pooja and sought blessings from her co-star Vijay Deverakonda’s mother at his resi dence Ananyahere.took to Instagram, where she shared three pictures from the pooja kept for their film ‘Liger’. Ananya captioned the images: “Blessings from Vijay Deverakonda’s amma and a pooja at his home in Hyderabad for ‘Liger’. #thankful #grateful #blessed thank you auntyyy.” Vijay too shared the picture on his Instagram story and wrote: “This whole month touring across India and receiving so much love already felt like God’s blessing! but mummy feels we needed his protection. So pooja and scared bands for all of us. Now she will sleep in peace while we continue our tour.” ‘Liger’ is directed by Puri

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Goa Police writes to forensic dept to appoint panel for Sonali Phogat’s post-mortem

is one thread that runs through the film and connects the audiences to the inner world of Mrs. Gandhi, then it’s the character of Pupul Jayakar.” “Even though the film is a first-per son account, it is not a film where somebody is the narrator. Mrs. Gandhi’s interactions with Pupul are the most soulful. She added: “They shed light on how she confided her deepest darkest se crets to Pupul Jayakar. This makes her character an important person in the film called ‘Emergency’.” Manikarnika films presents ‘Emergency’, which is written and directed by Kangana Ranaut. The film is produced by Renu Pitti and Kangana Ranaut. The screenplay and dialogues are by Ritesh Shah.

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Panaji, Aug 23 (IANS): Goa Police have written to the Department of Forensic Medicine at Goa Medical College for appointing a panel of doctors for conducting the post-mortem of social media influencer, actor and Haryana BJP leader Sonali Phogat (42), who died following a cardiac arrest here on DeputyTuesday.Superintendent of Police Jivba Dalvi told IANS that a case of unnatural death has been registered in connection with Phogat’s demise. “The post-mortem will be conducted on Wednesday,” Dalvi said. “At 9 am on Tuesday, information was received from the St. Anthony Hospital in Anjuna that Sonali Phogat was brought dead there. Preliminary inquiry has revealed that she had come to Goa on August 22 and was staying at a hotel in Anjuna. Early on Tuesday morning, she started feeling uneasy following which she was rushed to the hospi tal where she was declared brought dead,” Dalvi said. Stating that the statements of the relevant witnesses are being recorded, Dalvi said, “Anjuna Police have written to the Department of Forensic Medicine at the Goa Medical College for appointing a Mumbai, Aug 24 (IANS): TV actress Aishwarya Sharma, who is seen playing the role of Paakhi in the show ‘Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin’, says after the five year leap, her role is now more positive in the daily soap and audience can look forward to many twists and turns. Aishwarya shares: “I’m really excited about it. First of all, I was playing the role of Paakhi in a very different way than I am now, and it’s a whole new experience. Now, I have to show her in a positive and more mature manner.” Aishwarya was portrayed in the positive light in the beginning of the show. Later, she was seen trying everything to create a rift between Virat (Neil Bhatt) and Sai (Ayesha Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Actress Mahima Chaudhry has been roped in to play the role of cultural activist and author Pupul Jayakar. She revealed that Pupul Jayakar was Indira Gandhi’s childhood friend so her scenes are the ones where you get to see the non-political side of the great leader. In the film, Kangana Ranaut will be seen playing former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and actor Anupam Kher, the revolutionary leader J.P. Narayan. Shreyas Talapade will essay the role of late politician Atal Bihari Vajpayee who has served three terms as the country’s Prime Mahima,Minister. who plays Pupul Jayakar, said: “Working with Kangana is an experience because she wears so many hats with such great ease. She is playing such an important politi cal character, Mrs Indira Gandhi.” She added: “She is directing it herself and producing it. I get a lot of strength looking at her and the way she functions. Pupul Jayakar was Mrs Gandhi’s childhood friend so my scenes are the ones where you get to see the non-political side of this great and controversial political leader during the time of Emergency.” “They are very open and honest with each other. You see a very different side of Mrs Gandhi. It’s very interesting to play this character and it’s been a wonderful experience working on this.”

Mumbai, Aug 19 (IANS): Television actress Kanishka Soni, who is known for her work in ‘Diya Aur Baati Hum’, has married herself in India’s second reported autogamy after Kshama Bindu from Gujarat did the same. Taking to her Instagram, she posted a series of pictures where she can be seen dressed in casuals and wearing sindoor in her forehead and a ‘man galsutra’. She penned a long note in the caption where she shared with her fans that she believes in Indian culture and marriage is not about sex, it’s about love and honesty.

after the infamous Haji Mastan in the Zee TV serial ‘Amma’ opposite Nawab Shah; she appeared in a Bhojpuri film with Ravi Kishan, now the BJP MP from Gorakhpur; and she lost to Kuldeep Bishnoi, who was then in the Congress, in his family pocket borough of Adampur in the 2019 Haryana Assembly elections, contesting on a BJP ticket.

Mumbai, Aug 19 (IANS) Acclaimed actor Raghuvir Yadav will be seen starring alongside Anshuman Jha in ‘Hari-Om’, a comedy drama based on a father-son relationship. Raghuvir will be joining the lead cast of the film as the father, Hari. Director Harish Vyas said: “I believe that casting is half the battle. In ‘Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain’, Sanjay Mishra, Anshuman and Pankaj Tripathi were the perfect mix. And with ‘Hari-Om’ it is a dream come true for me to get Raghuvir Ji and Anshuman together. It is a father-son story like none other.” The film goes on the floors next month in Bhopal and will wrap up the shoot November end as Anshuman will be taking a month off for his wedding in October.

She wrote, “Married to myself since I fulfilled all my dreams my own & the only person I am in love with is MYSELF answer to all questions I am getting I don’t need any Man Ever .. I am happy always alone & in solitude with my guitar I am the goddess, Strong & Powerful, Shiva & Shakti everything is inside ME, Thank you (sic).” In a separate post, she talked about her point of view and decision of marrying herself. She wrote, “I know you guys have been raising lots of questions on my #selfmar riage decision, I truly believe in indian culture & here is my POV that why I chose to live in solitude marriage is not about sex it’s about love and honesty one seeks for & I have lost that faith & believe.” She continued in the caption, “So it’s better to live alone and love myself than seeking it in outside world when it’s difficult to find, but thanks a lot for making my post on #google #trending & in #news though.” Shutting down the trolls, she said that she has taken the decision after thinking it through, “It wasn’t my intention & also some people said I must have got drunk or have ganja while putting that post but let me tell you that I m so Indian by heart that I have never tried alcohol or any other stuff even after staying for long into film industry, it is a decision made by my full heart & soul with full conscious mind and I am happy that I am in USA now & focussing on my career into HOLLYWOOD (sic).”

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Talking about this character, Kangana says: “Pupul Jayakar was an author, a very close friend of Mrs. Gandhi and has also written her autobiography. Mrs. Gandhi confid ed in her about everything. If there panel of doctors for conducting the post-mortem.” Phogat, who thrived on social media, had posted pictures and updates about herself on Instagram hours before she breathed her last. Phogat was a TikTok star and ‘Bigg Boss 14’ contestant in 2020; she played the wife of a don modelled Singh). She also became a surrogate mother for them. Though the situ ation changed and Sai herself gave birth to a baby boy Vinayak, she was forced to leave the house and lost her baby too. Later, Sai gave birth to a baby girl and started taking care of her as a single mother. In the five year leap, Virat and Paakhi are shown married. Aishwarya said, “There are so many twists and turns coming up, and I’m waiting for my entry in the show. Also, I’m really excited to work with kids. Let’s see what happens next. It really feels like a totally new show.”

with the motion poster of his upcoming film ‘Haddi’ where he can be seen dressed as a woman. The motion poster of the film was unveiled on Tuesday and it shows Nawaz donning a metallic graphite coloured gown with a ring and an arm-gear matching his gown, there by leaving the viewers intrigued. Commenting on the occasion of the motion poster release, Nawaz said: “I have portrayed different interest ing characters but ‘Haddi’ is going to be a unique and special one since I will be sporting a never-seen-before look and it will also help me to push the envelope as an actor. Looking forward to starting shooting the film.” ‘Haddi’ is a noir revenge drama directed by Akshat Ajay Sharma and has been co-written by Akshay and Adamya Bhalla. Talking about the film, Akshat Ajay Sharma, who has worked as a Second Unit Director in popular web series ‘AK VS AK’ and ‘Sacred Games’, said in a statement, “It’s going to be a double whammy, as ‘Haddi’ gives me the opportunity to collaborate with Nawazuddin. Our team is hoping that the motion poster piques the audience’s interest as we are excited to be diving deep into a new world. Can’t wait to start Producedfilming”. by Zee Studios, Anandita Studios (Raadhika Nanda, Sanjay Saha), the film will be shot in areas around Western Uttar Pradesh, including Noida and Ghaziabad, and is scheduled to release in 2023.

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