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Tawde orders probe into AIB You Tube show for derogatory remarks

By A Special Correspondent

Bollywood celebs Karan Johar, Arjun Kapoor and Ranveer Singh face the heat after AIB video becomes a hit on Youtube

By Zuber Ansari

he Saki Naka police has received a complaint against well known celebs of Bollywood after a video clip of 'All India Backc**d [AIB] Knockout' show went viral on Youtube wherein the participants of the show had allegedly used profanity in front of a live audience at a show held at the NSCI, Worli on December 20, 2014 but was aired only last week on Youtube. The police have ordered an

inquiry into a complaint filed by Akhilesh Tiwari which was against director Karan Johar, actors Arjun Kapoor and Ranveer Singh. The complaint in this case alleged that the trio had used language which goes against the ethos of the Indian culture terming it 'filthy and abusive'. The 'AIB Knockout Roast' event was held in Worli on December 20 last year where various top Bollywood actors including Deepika Padukone, Soni Razdan mother of Alia Bhatt and her sister Sha-

heeen Bhatt and Sunjay Kapoor were also present. The AIB is a popular channel on Youtube with the founders of the channel known to organise spoofs on many celebrities and politicians in India. Till yesterday, the AIB channel in Youtube had over a lakh views and AIB itself has in excess of eight lakh 55 followers. The complainant Akhilesh who is the president of Brahman Ekta Seva Sanstha in Continued on pg 12 «

inister for Cultural Affairs Vinod Tawde yesterday ordered a probe against the producers of All India Bakchod (AIB) Knockout show that was held on December 20, and was uploaded on You Tube last week for alleged offensive content. The show which was filmed at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel auditorium near Worli was graced by Bollywood actors Karan Johar, Arjun Kapoor and Ranveer Singh. Speaking to newspersons he stated that the police probe will find out whether the producers had the performance licence on the basis of the censor board certificate. He said that if there is no certificate for the show, then an FIR will be lodged against the producers. The Minister for Cultural Affairs stated that to air such a derogatory show is a crime.

Tawde added that the authorities at the auditorium should also have checked on the certificate from the producers. The AIB Roast is the first of its kind in the country featured a panel of eight and 'Roastmaster' Karan Johar putting the Gunday actors – Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor through an expletivelaced hour-and-a-half of jokes about their on-screen and offscreen lives. The AIB is a collective of comics Tanmay Bhat, Rohan Joshi, Gursimran Khamba and Ashish Shakya who show their sketches on a YouTube channel.

BIG BROTHER TO KEEP CLOSE WATCH ON CRIMINALS By Vishnudas Sheshrao and The primary purpose of the What this entails, is the sons to smile, as this system Zuber Ansari Real Time Picture Intelli- continuous 24x7 monitoring will feature additional soft-

ome Ministry working in tandem with the Mumbai Police and Disaster Management Cell of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has embarked on an ambitious 'Real Time Picture Intelligence' project on the lines of the Emergency Management of New York.

gence project is to help the decision making authorities to tackle natural and man made disasters by rapid decision making, in a rather sophisticated way by sitting comfortably in the Central Command Center or closest Divisional Command Center.

of a whole lot of hotspots in the city via CCTV involving a whole lot of human resources drawn from all the three aforementioned bodies, the Home Minstry, the Mumbai Police and the BMC. Mumbai Police will in the near future have more rea-

ware systems including face recognition software and intelligence gathering and processing software which will relentlessly trace and track 'habitual criminals'. It would thus be helpful for investigation agencies to zero down on the criminal activities in the city. Continued on pg 9 «

Uddhav Thackeray warns MIM chief for derogatory remarks against Hindus

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By Prashant Hamine

hiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray yesterday warned All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi for making derogatory remarks aimed at the Hindu community. Speaking to newspersons at the launch of Sena's 'Shiv Arogya Sewa' Telemedicine project, he said that if the MIM chief intends to make any comments on the

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Hindu community then the Sena will not allow his rally in Pune to be held on February 4. Amidst contradictory reports over police approval for Owaisi's rally, his party MLA Waris Pathan claimed that the police has not denied permission to hold the rally. Sources disclosed that the subject of MIM rally is reported to be on the Muslim reservation issue and the aim of the party is to expand its support base in Maharashtra. Meanwhile, Sena sources

disclosed that party president Uddhav has instructed the party cadres not to allow the rally to be held if Owaisi made any reference towards the Hindu community. For the MIM the direct opponent in Maharashtra is the Shiv Sena and the latter has adopted a hardline stance on the issue of Hindutva. Earlier, while replying to queries over the recent verbal clashes between the Sena and BJP leaders, Uddhav denied that there were differences with the BJP. He said

that the Sena aim was to implement the promises made that it had made to people before assembly elections. He added that the Sena will continue working towards fulfilling the pre-poll promises. When asked whether the project was that of the Sena or of the state government, Uddhav remarked that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is supportive of the Sena initiative and that he will extend all help and co-operation from his side.

Night shelters to operate 24x7 4 out of 5 Night Shelters in Mira Bhayandar Are Shut Due To Crimes By Suresh Golani

o ensure round-the-clock accommodation for the marginalized sections of society, the existing night shelters in Mira Bhayandar will now transform into 24x7 all weather refuge units for the urban homeless under the National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM). Following directions from the Supreme Court in 2011, the MBMC had started five night shelters in the region. However thanks to the non-existence of a scrutiny and security system, four out of the five night shelters have been abruptly shut down owing to a sharp rise in criminal cases and undue advantage by anti-social elements.

The Nirbhaya Squad by the GRP Only one shelter located in the premises of the Fire Brigade office in Bhayandar(west) is currently operational. As per the new Scheme of Shelter For Urban Homeless (SUH), the night shelters would be now upgraded to round-the-clock accommodation facilities for the destitute and the additional feature of a kitchen will be part of the scheme.

“We have chalked out an elaborate plan to upgrade the shelters as per the guidelines of the new scheme. Four out of the five shelters will become operational within a fortnight.” confirmed Social Welfare Officer, Deepali Powar. The central government will give 75 to 90 percent towards the operation & maintenance cost of the shelter for five years.

CM reviews security measures

Nirbhaya Squad by the GRP gaining pace and helping women feel safe in the local trains By Aroosa Ahmed

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Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis along with Coast Guard IG SPS Basra

By Vishnudas Sheshrao

We must follow our corrupt politicians! To avoid arrest, they immediately admit themselves into a hospital to keep the police at bay.

Nirbhaya Squad on track to being success

hief Minister Devendra Fadnavis along with a range of different security forces including Coast Guards and local police reviewed the security measures along the Mumbai coast on Monday. Coast Guard officials said CM expressed satisfaction with the existing measures and called for a few more security measures. CM Fadnavis told the Coast Guard that piracy and smuggling on the coast of the Maharashtra should be dealt with an iron rod. He called for better coordination between the

Navy, Coast Guard and Marine Police which would be ideal for better fortification along the coast. CM Fadnavis told the agencies representatives “I am happy with the present security measurements. Still we have to be ready for tomorrow's challenges.” Indian Coast Guard IG SPS Basra said, “It was special coastal security review.” After the 26/11 attack the city's coastal security caught the imagination of the nation, with the result that Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard took several security measures to bolster the security.

he Government Railway Police (GRP) started Nirbhaya Squad in September last year in order to curb crimes against women on local trains and stations has been successful. The team which comprises 15 women police officers deployed on the Central and Harbour lane and 15 deployed on the western lane have been successful in nabbing thieves and eve teasers, with the team having caught more than 50 offenders. Some of the officers are clad in veil (burkha) to nab the offenders. Cases of more than Rs 2 lakh have been solved by the Nirbhaya Squad till now. The squad is being beefed up as it involves training more women police officers and providing them with proper equipment. A senior official from the GRP, said, “We are teaching the officers with methods of identifying thieves and criminals, we are also educating them in methods of interrogating the criminals and keeping a tab on the activities happening inside the local trains

and also on the stations. Currently we are in the process of taking in more officials for the Nirbhaya Squad and then we would train them. The squad so far has been successful and we are looking forward to getting better in 2015.” The official further added, “Presently Muslim women GRP officials are wearing the veil during their inspection in the local trains, to detect offenders. The other women GRP personnel have also being asked to arrange for a veil. The entire group of 30 women will have to go on this drive, wearing the veil, on rotation. This is an apt method as the officers have been successful in catching hold of thieves and eve teasers. With such initiatives the women commuters will feel safe while commuting in local trains.” Ravinder Singal, GRP commissioner, said, “The number of molestation cases registered in 2014 was 55, while in 2013 it was 41. The squad is equipped to tackle offenders and curb crime against women.” aroosa.ahmed@afternoondc.in

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Shree Hanuman Kushti Sangh organised wrestling at Kamothe in Navi Mumbai. The Akhada which is filled with mud is used by more than one pair at a time for wrestling.

Once a tea vendor, the PM makes chai for Obama

The prime minister has held several chai pe charcha after he became the PM. The most memorable one was his offer of tea to Barack Obama, American president who came to India as the chief guest on R-Day. The PM sat with the great guest and himself made tea for him. He offered the tea to the guest and Obama added salt to it. And the two held important chai pe charcha.

An annual celebration which draws huge crowds Azad Shrivastav | ADC

There is something about the Derby race which attract huge

Rahul Gandhi pulled him up. He must have realised it was a mistake. What he said, he must have thought, might go against the party. But Mani Shankar Iyer must have thought he had something which would affect the image of Narendra Modi. Mani Shankar Iyer disclosed that Narendra Modi was a tea vendor. And he added: “He can come here (it was the AICC session) and supply tea for us”. He was ridiculing Modi. A mere tea vendor trying to become a prime

minister! Little did he know that Narendra Modi would turn the remark to his advantage. While addressing rallies, Narendra Modi declared he was a tea vendor — he was a simple, poor man like anyone in the crowd he was addressing. The fact that Narendra Modi was like all of them, touched a sympathy nerve. He had established a bond with the people. And Narendra Modi said it again and again: I am a tea vendor.

crowds to the racecourse. Among the people that came to Mahalakshmi racecourse on that day are many first timers. They may not be interested in horses at all, but they go home with an exciting collective experience. The race starts right in front of the stands. As the horses get in, everyone begins to shout. And when they are off, there is a roar. And when finally, the runners arrive at the final stretch, each one is shouting for one’s choice. There is a deafening roar, when the winner crosses the win post. Both the enclosures — the members’ and the first — are

packed with men, women and children. They came from all classes, with high expectations of a grand time. And what is inexplicable is that everyone is well-dressed in their Sunday best. Among the members, there is competition among women. You can see women — young and old — dressed as per the latest fashion. Racing perhaps is one sport where betting is legal. But no other race day is like the Derby day. There is magic on that day. There is no other way of explaining why all roads lead to Mahalakshmi on the Derby day.

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I Sahaya Diana have changed my name to Diana Fernando vide Deed Poll Affidavit dated 21st January 2015. C-46227 I have changed my name from Afshan Talat Moinnuddin to Afshan Iqbal Karimi as per Affidavit Dated 01/02/2015. C-46228 I have changed my name from Mumtaz Sultanali Durani Aka Daruni to Mumtaz Sultanali Durani as per Affidavit Dated 01/02/2015. C-46229 We Mr. Ayub Khan Mohammed Khan Rangari & Mrs. Huma Ayub Khan Rangari have changed our minor daughter's name Rangari Saima Khan d/o Ayub Khan to new name Saima Ayub Khan Rangari as per Gazette No. (U-69512). C-46230 I have changed my name from Jainab Abdul Kadar Mansuri, to ‘Zahara Iqbal Mansuri’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (X- 102874) Dated: 18/04/2013. C-46231 I have changed my name from Rashikbhai Bhavbhai Patel, to ‘Rashikbhai Bhavbhai Dobariya’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U- 64790) Dated: 21/03/2013. C-46232 I have changed my name from Urvi Sameer Rambhia, to ‘Urvi Manilal Dharod’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (X- 41610) Dated: 08/01/2015. C-46233 I, Urvi Dharod have changed my Daughter’s name from Vidhi Sameer Rambhia, to ‘Vidhi Urvi Dharod’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (X- 41611) Dated: 08/01/2015. C-46234 I have changed my name from Sonia Kishor Kumar Rathod, to ‘Soniya Kishor Rathod’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U- 26342) Dated: 08/01/2015. C-46235 I have changed my name from Vinod Kumar Manikchand Gada, to ‘Vinod Manikchand Gada’ as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-46236 I have changed my name from Imam Bandi Jafree Saiyed to Mohsena AliAhmed Jafree as per Affidavit dated 31st January, 2015. C-46237 I have changed my name from Nabeel Ahmad Shamshuddim BarhamuddinShaikh to Nabeel Ahmed Shamsuddin Shaikh as per Affidavit dated 5th January, 2015. C-46238 I have change my name from Drukhshan Rani Shakil Shaikh to Darakhsha Rani Shakil Shaikh as per Affidavit dated.: 31.01.2015. C-46239

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CLASSIFIEDS I have changed my name from Iftekhar Ahmed to Shaikh Iftekhar Ahmed vide Affidavit dated 31/1/2015 address Flat No.62,6th Floor, Ursila Tower, Srikanth Dhadve Road, Nayanagar, Mira Road (East),Thane-401107. C-46240 I have changed my name from Sunildatta Jagadhisharao More to Sunil Jagadhisharao More as per Affidavit dtd 2/2/15. C-46241 I have changed my name from Aparajitaa Richards to Aparajitaa Rao-Counter as per UK Deed Poll on 25/12/2014. C-46242 I have changed my name from Pathak Pradeep Kumar Phoolchand to Pathak Pradeep Phoolchand as per Gazette No (X-9302). C-46243 We have changed our minor daughter name from Adhya Ashokkumar Agrawal to Aadhya Ashokkumar Agrawal as per Affidavit Date: 02.02.2015. C-46244 I have changed my name from “Nafe Abdul Samad Shaikh” to “Abdul Nafe Shaikh” as per Affidavit Dated 31st January” 2015. C-46245 I have changed my name from “Javed Ahmed Shabbir Ahmed” to “Javed Shabbir Ahmed Shaikh” as per Affidavit Dated 31st January” 2015. C-46246 I have changed my name from “Tanvi Parashuram Gadakari” to “Tanvi Parshuram Gadkari” as per Affidavit. C-46247 I have changed my name from “Bhamaiker Vasanti Shamba” to “Rohini Parshuram Gadkari” as per Affidavit. C-46248 I have changed my name from “Ramawatar Agarwal” to “Ramwatar Agarwal” as per Affidavit Dated 2nd February” 2015. C-46249 I have changed my name from “Kastur Mukesh Gala” to “Kasturben Mukesh Gala” as per Affidavit Dated 2nd February” 2015. C-46250 We Manjit De and Lopa De have changed our minor daughter's name from Oishi Dey to Oishi De as per the deedpoll Affidavit. C-46251

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I have changed my name from Gauri Mahesh Manjrekar to Gauri Ramchandra Naik as per the deedpoll Affidavit. C-46256

I have changed my name from Sunil Kumar Narayan to Sunil Narayan Harijan as per Affidavit C-46273

I have changed my name from Kishorkumar Chiranjilal Khanna to Kishor Chiranjilal Khanna as per the deedpoll Affidavit.

I have changed my name from Ali Hasan Mohammad Shrif Momin to Ali Hasan Mohammad Sharif Ansari as per Affidavit C-46274

C-46257 I have changed my name from C. Sarath Kumar / Thevar Sarathkumar Chellapandi to Sarathkumar Chellapandi as per the deedpoll Affidavit dated 17/01/2015. C-46258 I have changed my name from Kapil Roopchand Sahay to Kapil Sahay as per the deedpoll Affidavit. C-46259 I have changed my name from Mahamad Rafique Dawood Kazi to Mohammed Rafique Dawood Kazi as per deed poll Affidavit. C-46260 I have changed my name from Mathew Varghese Graivilla to Mathew Varghese as per the Affidavit. C-46261 I have changed my name from Ashrafullah Qadri to Mohd. Ashrafullah Shaikh as per Affidavit dated 03/02/2015. C-46262 I have changed my name from Vishwas Gupta to Biswas Gupta as per the deedpoll Affidavit. C-46263 I have changed my name from Neha Murad Babwani to Sneha Murad Tyrewala as per Affidavit C-46264 I have changed my name from Salma Murad Babwani to Salma Murad Tyrewala as per Affidavit C-46265 I have changed my name from Taufiq Murad Babwani to Taufiq Murad Tyrewala as per Affidavit C-46266 I have changed my name from Murad Mahendi Ramzanali to Murad Mahendi Tyrewala as per Affidavit C-46267 I have changed my name from Janab Mohammad Saddique Shah to Mohammad Siddique Shah as per Affidavit C-46268

I have changed my name from Rajeshkumar Kamalashankar Dubey to Rajesh Kamalashankar Dubey as per Affidavit C-46275 I have changed my name from Bhagwatrao Bharti to Bhagwat Gopichand Bharti as per Affidavit C-46276 I have changed my name from A.Salim Gu. Ahmed Kardame to Salim Gulam Ahmad Kardame as per Affidavit C-46277 I have changed my name from Abbas Ali Jafar Sahab to Abbas Jafar Shaikh as per Affidavit C-46278 I have changed my name from Pravinbhai Bachhubhai Chhadwa to Pravin Chhadwa as per Affidavit C-46279 I have changed my name from Deepaliben Pravinbhai Chhadwa to Diwali Pravin Chhadwa as per Affidavit C-46280 I have changed my name from Pravin Bachubhai Chhadva to Pravin Chhadwa as per Affidavit C-46281 I have changed my name from Ahsanullah Ahmadullah to Ahsanullah Ahmadullah Ansari as per Affidavit C-46282 I have changed my name from Sugandha Vilas Khamkar to Suman Vilas Khamkar as per Affidavit C-46283 I have changed my name from Balutai Vilas Khamkar to Suman Vilas Khamkar as per Affidavit C-46284 I have changed my name from Kamrunisa Qayyum Khan to Qamrunnisa Qayyum Khan as per Affidavit C-46285 I have changed my name from Kayyum D. Khan to Qayyum Dawood Khan as per Affidavit C-46286

I have changed my name from Shanaz Mehboob Patel to Shehnaz Bano Mehboom Patel as per Affidavit C-46269

I have changed my name from Mohammed Usman to Mohammad Usman Khan as per Affidavit C-46287

I have changed my name from Sheemle Banerjee to Lopa De as per the deedpoll Affidavit. C-46253

I have changed my name from Shahanaj Mehabub Patel to Shehnaz Bano Mehboom Patel as per Affidavit C-46270

I have changed my name from Pathan Hameed Khan Sattar Khan to Hameed Sattar Khan Pathan as per Affidavit C-46288

I have changed my name from Umesh Jamnadas Gabuputra to Umesh Jamnadas Thakkar as per the Affidavit. C-46254

I have changed my name from Abu Baqar Abdul Karim to Abubakar Abdul Karim Shaikh as per Affidavit C-46271

I have changed my name from Sagar Subramani Velu to Srinivas Subramani Velu as per Affidavit Dated: 31/01/2015 C-46289

I have changed my name from Atul Dattoba Yadav to Atul Dattatray Yadav as per the deedpoll Affidavit. C-46255

I have changed my name from Tamjeed Alam Matlub Alam Ansari to Tamjeed Matlub Alam Ansari as per Affidavit C-46272

I have changed my name from Mo Shakir Ansari to Mohd Shakir Ansari as per Affidavit Dated: 31/01/2015 C-46290

I have changed my name from Monjit Dey to Manjit De as per the deedpoll Affidavit. C-46252

I have changed my name from stephen Meghraj Pillai to Stephen Meghraj Lobo as per Affidavit C-46292

We Mohammad Aslam Abdul Gaffar Anware & Mrs. Lubna Mohammad Aslam Anware have changed our minor son name from Aawez Mohd. Aslam Anware to Aawez Mohammad Aslam Anware as per Gazette No. X-42850 Dt. 15-21/01/2015. C-46306

I have changed my name from Manmohan Krishangopal to Manmohan Krishangopal Vaid as per Affidavit C-46293

I have changed my name from Mohammad Khalid to Mohammad Khalid Sayyed as per Affidavit C-46307

I have changed my name from Chandani Rajesh Tekwani to Chandni Rajesh Teckwani as per Affidavit C-46294

I have changed my name from Sameer Ahmad Samad to Sameer Abdul Samad Malbari as per Affidavit C-46308

I have changed my name from Sadhana Ashok to Sadhana Ashok Ahire as per Affidavit C-46295

I have changed my name from Mohammad Samsuddin Khan/Khan Samuddin/ Shamsuddin Khan to Mohammad Shamshuddin Khan as per Affidavit C-46309

I have changed my name from Faiz Ahmad to Faiz Ahmed Shaikh as per Affidavit C-46291

I have changed my name from Avinash Ashok to Avinash Ashok Ahire as per Affidavit C-46296 I have changed my name from Geetha to Sudha Gopalkrishna Nayak as per Affidavit C-46297 I have changed my name from Sadriwala Hussein Alimohammad to Hussain Alimohammed Sadriwala as per Affidavit. C-46298 I have changed my name from Shoaib Abdul Latif Momin to Shoeb Ahmed Abdul Latif Momin as per Affidavit C-46299 I have changed my name from Dipchand Jeethaji Jain to Deepchand Jeethaji Jain as per Affidavit C-46300 I have changed my name from Aslam Abdul Gaffar Anware to Mohammad Aslam Abdul Gaffar Anware as per Gazette No.X-42880 Dt. 15-21/01/2015. C-46301 I have changed my name from Lubna Aslam Anware to Lubna Mohammad Aslam Anware as per Gazette No.X-42869 Dt. 15-21/01/2015. C-46302 We Mohammad Aslam Abdul Gaffar Anware & Mrs. Lubna Mohammad Aslam Anware have changed our minor daughter name from Laiba Mohamed Aslam Anware to Laiba Mohammad Aslam Anware as per Gazette No. X-43253 Dt. 15-21/01/2015. C-46303 We Mohammad Aslam Abdul Gaffar Anware & Mrs. Lubna Mohammad Aslam Anware have changed our minor daughter name from Sabreen Aslam Anware to Sabreen Mohammad Aslam Anware as per Gazette No. X-43516 Dt. 15-21/01/2015. C-46304 We Mohammad Aslam Abdul Gaffar Anware & Mrs. Lubna Mohammad Aslam Anware have changed our minor son name from Raiyan Aslam Anware to Raiyan Mohammad Aslam Anware as per Gazette No. X-43270 Dt. 15-21/01/2015. C-46305

I have changed my name from Shamshad Khan Mohammad Samsuddin/ Khan Samshad Samsuddin to Shamshad Mohammad Shamshuddin Khan as per Affidavit C-46310 I have changed my name from Abdul Hanan / Ansari Anwar to Abdul Hannan Mohammad Islam Ansari as per Affidavit C-46311 I have changed my name from Junod Ansari Abdul Hanan / Ansari Juned Aalam Anwar to Juned Alam Abdul Hannan Ansari as per Affidavit C-46312 I have changed my name from Satvir Pawan Chaudhary to Satvir Kumar Pawan Kumar Choudhary as per Affidavit C-46313 I have changed my name from Shamim Bano Babu Shaikh to Shamim Latif Shaikh as per Affidavit C-46314 I have changed my name from Razi Mohammad Ashique to Razi Mohammad Ashique Momin as per Affidavit C-46315 I have changed my name from Reshma Bano Ansari Alias Reshama Ansari to Reshma Ansari as per Affidavit C-46316 I have changed my name from Mazhar Onali Bohri to Mazhar Onali Dolkhambwala as per Affidavit C-46317 I have changed my name from Poojari Suresh Kumar Ramappa to Suresh Ramappa Poojary as per Affidavit C-46318 I have changed my name from Sivasankara Menon to Sivasankaran Menon as per Affidavit C-46319 I have changed my name from Pallippurath Sheela to Sheela Sivasankaran Menon as per Affidavit C-46320 I have changed my name from Digambara Raya Revankar to Digambar Raya Revankar as per Affidavit C-46321

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06 CHANGE OF NAME I have changed my name from Sindhubai Vijay Ahire to Sindhu Vijay Ahire as per Affidavit C-46322 I have changed my name from Sukhidevi to Sukhidevi Patel as per Affidavit C-46323 I have changed my name from Gumanaram to Gumanaram Patel as per Affidavit C-46324 I have changed my name from Aasma Khatoon / Hasma to Aasma Khan as per Affidavit C-46325 I have changed my name from Santosh Kumar to Santosh Kannaujiya as per Affidavit C-46326 I have changed my name from Mohammadrafi to Mohammad Rafi as per Affidavit C-46327 I have changed my name from Hasinabegum Mohammadrafi to Hasinabegum Mohammad Rafi as per Affidavit C-46328 I have changed my name from Mohammad Asifraza Mohammadrafi to Mohammad Asif Raza Mohammad Rafi as per Affidavit C-46329 I have changed my name from Kumar Santosh Vasudev Chaudhary to Santosh Vasudev Chaudhary as per Affidavit C-46330 I have changed my name from Sunil Kumar to Sunil Kumar Singh as per Affidavit C-46331 I have changed my name from Usha Mahadeo Dabholkar to Rohini Arun Tambade as per Affidavit C-46332 I have changed my name from Aslam Ansari to Mohammed Aslam Ansari as per Affidavit C-46333 I have changed my name from Nafisa Aslam Ansari to Nafisa Parveen Ansari as per Affidavit C-46334 I have changed my name from Salman Liyaqat Ali to Salman Ghavte as per Affidavit C-46335 I have changed my name from Nadim Ansari to Nadeem Ansari as per Affidavit C-46336

CLASSIFIEDS I have changed my name from Dilipkumar Saremal to Dilipkumar Saremal Mehta as per Affidavit C-46342 I have changed my name from Indradevi Mohanlal Jain to Indukumari Dilipkumar Mehta as per Affidavit C-46343 We Kamar Alam Ramzan Ali Idrisi & Alimunnisa Kamar Idrisi have changed our minor child name from Mansha Kamar Alam Idrisi to Iqra Kamar Alam Idirisi as per Affidavit C-46344 We Mr. Abdul Khalique Chand Khan and Mrs. Mohitunnisa Abdul Khalique Khan have changed our childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name from Saeedur Rehman Abdul Khalique to Saeedur Rehman Abdul Khalique Khan as per Affidavit C-46345 I have changed my name from Arti to Arti Raj as per Affidavit C-46346 I have changed my name from Mohammad Ashfaque Mohammad Ramzan to Mohammad Ashfaque Mohammad Ramzan Jatu as per Affidavit C-46347 I have changed my name from Naziya Bano Abdul Ahad Sayyed to Nazia Abdul Ahad Sayyed as per Affidavit C-46348

I have changed my name from Nasiruddin Mukadam Ali Mujahid to Naseeruddin Maqdoomali Mujahid as per Affidavit C-46359

I have changed my name from Jamal Ahmad Mohammad Nazeer to Momin Jamal Ahmad Mohammad Nazir as per Affidavit C-46377

I have changed my name from Vinod Shivaraj to Vinod Shivaraj Balkunde as per Affidavit C-46360

I have changed my name from Ansari Masood Ahmad Musanna to Ansari Masood Ahmad Mohammad Musanna as per Affidavit C-46378

I have changed my name from Lalita Janardan More to Vidya Haridas Jadhav as per Affidavit C-46361 I have changed my name from Abdul Khaliq to Abdul Khalik Shaikh as per Affidavit C-46362 I have changed my name from Junaki Begam Abdul Khaliq to Junaki Begum Vakil Shaikh as per Affidavit C-46363 I have changed my name from Mohammed Kurban Ali Shaikh to Kurban Ali Saheb Ali Shaikh as per Affidavit C-46364 I have changed my name from Santosh Sidhappa Katgare to Santosh Siddappa Katgare as per Affidavit C-46365 I have changed my name from Ibrahim Mohammed Yasin to Ibrahim Mohammed Yasin Nagori as per Affidavit C-46366

I have changed my name from Sumitkumar Kishorilal Dhakoliya to Sumit Kishorilal Dhakoliya as per Affidavit C-46349 I have changed my name from Hasina Sheikh Munsi to Hasinabano Shaikh as per Affidavit C-46350

I have changed my name from Tambe Kausar Begaum A Kadir to Parkar Kausar Ahmed as per Affidavit C-46368

I have changed my name from Abdul Karim to Abdul Karim Sayed as per Affidavit C-46351

I have changed my name from Junaid Abdul Kader to Companywala Junaid Abdul Kader as per Affidavit C-46369

I have changed my name from Shehzadi Banoo Jainuddin Shaikh to Naazma Karim Sayed as per Affidavit C-46352

I have changed my name from Parvez Abdul Kader to Companywala Parvez Abdul Kader as per Affidavit C-46370

I have changed my name from Mohammad Riaz Shaikh to Mohammad Riyaz Ashfaque Shaikh as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Abdul Majeed Ayoob to Vilayti Abdul Majeed Ayoob as per Affidavit C-46371

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I have changed my name from Khatib Hanif Hasan to Khatib Mohammmed Hanif Hasan as per Affidavit C-46372

I have changed my name from Vishal Maruti Kattyar to Vishal Murli Kattyar as per Affidavit C-46337 I have changed my name from Jeenatbee Akbar Shaikh to Zeenat Akbar Shaikh as per Affidavit C-46338

I have changed my name from Rahim Abdul Malik Sayed to Abdul Rahim Sayed as per Affidavit C-46355

I have changed my name from Sk Rizavan Azad Shaikh to Rizwan Azad Shaikh as per Affidavit C-46339

I have changed my name from Sita to Seeta Dilip Jain as per Affidavit C-46356

I have changed my name from Mohammed Saeed Mohammed Nazeer to Mohammed Sayeed Mohammed Nazeer Khan as per Affidavit C-46341

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I have changed my name from Memon Yasmin Abdul Razzak Halai to Yasmin Abdul Razak Halai as per Affidavit C-46367

I have changed my name from Mohd.Ashfak Mohd Iliyas Shaikh to Mohmmad Ashfaque Eliyas Shaikh as per Affidavit C-46354

I have changed my name from Rakesh Kumar Khanna to Rakesh Khanna as per Affidavit C-46340

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I have changed my name from Khatib Sameer Hanif to Khatib Samira Mohammed Hanif as per Affidavit C-46373 I have changed my name from Panchal Kamlesh Kumar Shashikant to Panchal Kamlesh Shashikant as per Affidavit C-46374

I have changed my name from Zeeshan Afroz Mehmood Ansari to Zishan Afroz Mehmood Ansari as per Affidavit C-46357

I have changed my name from Ansari Zarar Mohamed Nasir to Ansari Mohammad Zarar Mohammad Nasir as per Affidavit C-46375

I have changed my name from Ruksana Mujahid to Rukhsana Naseeruddin Mujahid as per Affidavit C-46358

I have changed my name from Ansari Shaukat Ali Rahmat Ali to Momin Shaukat Ali Rahematullah as per Affidavit C-46376

I have changed my name from Ansari Mohd Javeed Ghulam Murtuza to Ansari Mohammed Javed Gulam Murtuza as per Affidavit C-46379 I have changed my name from Ansari Shahezad Husain Sharif to Ansari Shahezad Husain Mohammad Sharif as per Affidavit C-46380 I have changed my name from Salman Mumtaz Ahmad Ansari to Salman Ahmad Mumtaz Ahmad Ansari as per Affidavit C-46381 I have changed my name from Iqbal Ahmad Noor Mohammad to Iqbal Ahmad Noor Mohammad Momin as per Affidavit C-46382 I have changed my name from Mohammad Yaseen Quraishi to Qureshi Mohammad Yaseen Abdul Qayyum as per Affidavit C-46383 I have changed my name from Vanade Intyaj Ajeej to Imtiyaz Abdul Aziz Vande as per Affidavit C-46384 I have changed my name from Hanumant Chaudhari to Hanuman Chaudhari as per Affidavit C-46385 I have changed my name from Dhondirao Tanaji Jangam to Dhondiram Tanaji Jangam as per Affidavit C-46386 I have changed my name from A.V. Kannan Iyer to Kannan Iyer as per Affidavit C-46387 I have changed my name from Machhindranath Vithoba Deshmukh to Machhindra Vithoba Deshmukh as per Affidavit C-46388 I have changed my name from Jayeshkumar Saubhagyachand Shah to Jayesh Saubhagyachand Shah as per Affidavit C-46389 I have changed my name from Manjudevi Babulal Jain to Manju Babulal Jain as per Affidavit C-46390 I have changed my name from Anudip Anant Methar to Anudeep Anant Methar as Per Affidavit C-46391 I have changed my name from Ravvin Daga Khairnar to Ravindra Daga Khairnar as per Affidavit C-46392

I have changed my name from Parshi Neerbahadur to Farshimaya Neerbahadur Singjali as per Affidavit C-46395

I have changed my name from Mohamed Rashid to Mohammed Rashid Shaikh as per Affidavit C-46413

I have changed my name from Kum. Barkha Ram Kukreja to Kum. Barkha Ramchand Kukreja as per Affidavit C-46396

I have changed my name from Jubedaben Ibrahim Shahmdar to Zubeda Ibrahim Shaikh as per Affidavit C-46414

I have changed my name from Ram Samanomal Kukreja to Ramchand Samanomal Kukreja as per Affidavit C-46397

I have changed my name from Ibrahim Abdul Rehman Shahmdar to Ibrahim Abdul Rehman Shaikh as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Bilquis Bano Nazeer Ahmed to Bilkis Subhan Shaikh as per Affidavit C-46398 I have my changed name from Mr. Akbarali Ismail Sunasara to Mr. Akbarali Ismail Sunesara as per Affidavit C-46399 I have my change name from Miss Sakeraben Ismail Sunesara to Mrs. Sakera Akbarali Sunesara as per Affidavit C-46400 I have my changed name from Mr. Mohammed Firdaus Sayyed Johar Hussain to Mr. Firdous Johar Hussain Sayyed as per Affidavit C-46401 I have my changed name from Mr. Zakaria Habib Vadnagra to Mr. Mohamed Zakariya Habib Vadnagra as per Affidavit C-46402

C-46415 I have changed my name from Furkan Ibrahim Sorthiya ( Shahmdar) to Abdul Samad Ibrahim Shaikh as per Affidavit C-46416 I Sumitkumar Upendrakumar Upadhyay have changed my name to Sumit Upendrakumar Upadhyay as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 02/02/15 C-46417 I Satishkumar Natvarlal Desai have changed my name to Satish Natvarlal Desai as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 03/01/15 C-46418 I Kumari Jaynaben Ramanlal Desai have changed my name to Jayna Satish Desai as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 03/01/15 C-46419

I have my changed name from Mrs. Roshan Zakaria Vadnagra to Mrs. Roshani Zakaria Vadnagra as per Affidavit C-46403

I Pareshkumar Hasmukhbai Mehta have changed my name to Paresh Hasmukhbhai Mehta as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 31/01/15 C-46420

I have my changed name from Miss. Rabiyaben Karimbhai Vadnagara to Mrs. Rabiya Mohammed Tahir Vadnagara as per Affidavit C-46404

I Mrs. Meenaxi Shashikant Doshi have changed my name to Mrs. Meena Shashikant Doshi as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 02/02/15 C-46421

I have my changed name from Nazeera Hameed Kumri to Nazeerunnisa Hameed Kumri as per Affidavit C-46405

I Shehenshah Siddhiqui have changed my name to Mr. Vinod Saxena as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 31/01/15

I have my changed name from Mohammed Salim to Mohammed Salim Memon as per Affidavit C-46406 I have my changed name from Mohammad Nazar Alam to Mohammad Nazar Alam Mallick as per Affidavit C-46407 I have my changed name from Maqsood Gazzala to Gazzala Nazar Alam Mallick as per Affidavit C-46408 I have my changed name from Jharna Manish Khokhani to Zarana Manish Khokhani as per Affidavit C-46409 I have my changed name from Augustin Sanjav Manbhat to Augustine Sanjav Manbhat as per Affidavit C-46410

I have changed my name from Anish Varghese Kodakkadan to Anish Varghese as per Affidavit C-46393

I Mr Bipin Navinchandra Khokhani has changed my minor daughters name Jeel Bipin Khokhani to Jeal Bipin Khokhani as per Affidavit. C-46411

I have changed my name from Gulnar Abdul Nabi Shaikh to Gulnaaz Abdul Nabi Shaikh as per Affidavit C-46394

I have changed my name from Maryam Bi Fakhruddin to Mariyam Bi Fakhruddin Shaikh as per Affidavit C-46412

C-46422 I Istekhar Abrar Ahmed Allam Ansari have changed my name to Istikhar Ahmad Abrar Alam Ansari as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 02/02/15 C-46423 I Abrar Allam Khubedarali Ansari have changed my name to Abrar Alam Khubedarali Ansari as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 02/02/15 C-46424 I Thakrar Maltiben Valji have changed my name to Kirti Prabhudas Rupareliya as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 02/01/15 C-46425 I Bhupendra R. Patel have changed my name to Mr. Bhupat R. Patel as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 02/02/15 C-46426 I Mohanbhai have changed my name to Mohan as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 31/01/15 C-46427 I Rajesh Giriprasad Yadav have changed my name to Rajesh Girivarprasad Yadav as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 12/01/15 C-46428

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NCP, Congress protest against bus fare hike Afternoon Despatch & Courier

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A political activist protests against the steep hike in the BEST fares which came in effect from Sunday.

Proposal for repairing and resurfacing 200 roads By Khushboo Panjabi

ou may have to wait for some more time for a smoother ride in the Western Suburbs since proposal of resurfacing and reconstruction of roads in Western suburbs with Rs. 1800 crore is now facing a cash crunch. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has made the proposal for repairing and reconstruction of around 200 roads. Now, the civic body will have to wait for Budget provision. Under the five year master plan of roads, the civic body has made proposal for reconstructing and resurfacing of roads in western suburbs for Rs. 3,600 crore two months back. There are total more than 14 proposals prepared for road works in western suburbs. However, since CA (Chief Accountant) department has informed road department about non availability of fund, the road department has now decided to keep on hold the proposal of Rs.1800 resurfacing of roads. A source from Road Department said, “The proposal is ready and we have identified the roads which need repairs urgently. There are around 200 roads (Concrete and Asphalt roads) that will be repaired with the cost of Rs.1800 crore. However, there is issue of fund since CA department has told us to concentrate on second proposal of repair of roads that is also costing BMC Rs.1800 crore.” He further added that, “The contracts will be give for two years excluding monsoon. The second proposal of Rs.1800 crore is ready and it will be soon tabled in Stand-

A number of road projects are awaiting funds. ing Committee for final approval.” When asked about the issue to Road Department, Chief Engineer, Ashok Pawar said, “It is not because of cash crunch we have held the proposal. We have realised that if we start the procedure of tendering now then we will get all the formalities completed by April only. And problem is

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that after April, 15 we can not be able to carry out any fresh road work due to monsoon preparedness.” Pawar added that, “There is one more proposal of Rs. 1800 crore for roads which is going to be passed soon. We are confident to get the repair work started in the next month.” khushboo.panjabi@afternoondc.in

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quate services for women. The BEST barely runs four he NCP and Congress ladies special services and yesterday swung into areas such as SEEPZ where the action to protest these services are needed do against the steep hike in the not have them. The punctualBEST bus fares. The women ity of the services have not wing of NCP took the issue to improved and to make matthe streets, launching protest ters worse the fares of passes near CST against the hike in for students too has been fares, which came into effect doubled. from Sunday. “The excuse of the growing The activists of thewomen losses is no longer accepted wing shouted slogans against as BEST has failed to utilise BEST Undertaking and its assets. The BEST has allotvented their ire by sticking ted advertising space at bus placards on the buses which stops located at prime locaaffirmed, 'BEST chor hai'. tions in South Mumbai. Still According to Chitra Wagh, they are repeatedly talking the state president of NCP about losses. We will not acwomen's wing the fare-hike cept this,” she added further. is unreasonable and had As the NCP took the lead by been declared despite inade- starting the protest agitation,

By Tariq Khan

n Arun Gawli aide, who had been convicted in Sena leader Kamalakar Jamshandekar's murder, was held by the crime branch on Sunday evening from Saki Naka after he had jumped parole in April 2013 from Nashik jail. Identified as Pratap Godse (35), the accused was lodged in Nashik jail. Arun Gawli himself and 11 others were convicted in the murder in August 2012. According to an officer from the unit-10 of the crime branch, Godse was released on parole on April 1 in 2013 and was supposed to report back to the prison by June 10 the same year but failed to do so. Realizing he had jumped parole, prison officials filed a complaint with the Bhayander police here where Godse’s guarantor resides. “He had been working around construction sites in Chattisgarh and used to also meet Arun Gawli at courts in Mumbai whenever there was

the Congress also put itself into action mode. According to state Congress spokesperson Sachin Sawant the hike was unjustified. “Though the international crude oil prices have gone down by 65 per cent, only 11 per cent of the common man has benefited. What is the need of this fare hike? Is this the acche din promised by the BJP by taxing the layman.” Sawant further added that last year immediately after coming to power, the BJP had hiked the Railway fares. It was the Congress agitation, he said, which forced the government to roll back the hike partially. “The BEST fare hike should be immediately rolled back,” he demanded.

Arun Gawli aide nabbed a hearing. He had also refurbished his physique and become more muscular with heavy exercise so as to remain unidentified,” said an officer. Gawli is currently lodged at Taloja prison. Godse’s deceased parents, lived at Saki Naka which he often had been visiting since his escape

to catch up with friends and acquaintances. Learning about his presence in the city through an informant, a team of crime branch cops les by senior PI G. Jahagirdar, PI S. Sindarkar, API Sanjay Joshi, and constables Sachin Khanvilkar, Sridhar Chavan and Sunil Tawde picked him up from Saki Naka.

e-TENDER NOTICE The Commissioner of Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai invites e-Tenders for various works from the government registered contractors, who are also registered as ‘MCGM Vendor’; Bidder should also give Rs. 1 lakh performance guarantee for the details of 25 number of Tenders of estimated amount Rs. 26669858.89 respective tender documents and process of e-Tendering, please visit www.mcgm.gov.in. Sd/Public Relations Officer PRO/1195/ADV/2015 Don’t throw garbage on the public street. Put it in the bins provided

CHANGE OF NAME

I Roshan Ram Prakash have changed my name to Roshan Ramprakash Kori as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 12/01/15 C-46429 I Nirmal Vilas Nivritti have changed my name to Vilas Nirmale as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 17/01/15 C-46430

CLASSIFIEDS I Jaswinder Singh Bhagat Singh have changed my name to Jaswinder Singh Bhagat Singh Pannu as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46445 I Jatinder Kaur Bhagat Singh have changed my name to Jatinder Kaur Bhagat Singh Pannu as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46446

I Pathima Sathiyaseelan have changed my name to Fatima Satyaseelan Nadar as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46480

I Amrin Faijuddin have changed my name to Amrin Faiyazuddin Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46498

I Pradeep Kumar Sangvi have changed my name to Pradip Sanghavi as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46463

I Sathiyaseelan have changed my name to Satyaseelan Silwai Nadar as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46481

I Nasrin Ahtar Faijuddin have changed my name to Nasreen Faiyazuddin Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46499

I Jayshree Sangvi have changed my name to Jayshree Sanghavi as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46464

I Aatmiyakumar Jitubhai Zinjala have changed my name to Aatmiyakumar Jitubhai Jinjala as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46482

I Faijuddin Zbaruddin have changed my name to Faiyazuddin Zbaruddin Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

I Bachuben Jitubhai Zinjala have changed my name to Bachuben Jitubhai Jinjala as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46483

I Khan Heena Kausar Ayyub Khan have changed my name to Heena Mohsin Bhati as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

I Maninder Singh Bhagat Singh have changed my name to Maninder Singh Bhagat Singh Pannu as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46447

I Urmila Chandrakant Khadye have changed my name to Shradha Sainath Tayshete as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 31/01/15 C-46432

I Sunil Kumar Ajay Kumar Mourya have changed my name to Sunil Kumar Ajay Kumar Maurya as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46448

I Tirandaz Aaqib Aijaz have changed my name to Tirandaz Aaqib Aijaz Ahmed as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 22/01/15 C-46433

I Ajay Kumar Mourya have changed my name to Ajay Kumar Maurya as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46449

I Sonal Ramesh Mehta have changed my name to Snehal Arun Gaonkar as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46467

I Manju Mourya name to Maurya Affidavit.

Devi Ajay Kumar have changed my Manju Ajay Kumar as per Deedpoll

I Nasirkhan Abdul Rasid Sheikh have changed my name to Nasir Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46468

C-46450

I Abdul Rasid Suleman Sheikh have changed my name to Abdul Rashid Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46469

I Rajeshkumar Mishra have changed my name to Rajesh Mishra as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 02/02/15 C-46435 I Mrs. Daksha Dinesh Tambe have changed my name to Mrs. Dakshata Dinesh Tambe as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 02/02/15 C-46436 I Amir Kameel Khan have changed my name to Amir Kamil Khan as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No. X-53032 Dated: 20/12/2012 C-46437 I Bansilal Shrirammurat Giri Goswami have changed my name to Bansilal Rammurat Giri as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No. X-26729 Dated: 16/10/2014 C-46438 I Amarnath Mataprasad Teli have changed my name to Amarnath Mataprasad Gupta as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No. X-53496 Dated: 28/11/2013 C-46439 I Muhmed Ahmed Arfac Ahmed have changed my name to Mohmmed Ahmed Asfaq Ahmed Siddiqui as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No. X-36685 Dated: 18/12/2014 C-46440 I Mehfoose Ahmed Qureshi have changed my name to Mehfoose Mustakim Qureshi as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46441 I Zakir Husain Abdul Abur have changed my name to Zakir Husain Abdul Abur Ansari as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46442 I Rukyabegum Zakir Husain have changed my name to Rukyabegam Zakir Husain Ansari as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46443 I Saddam Husain have changed my name to Saddam Husain Ansari as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46444

I Sunil Jairam Batti have changed my name to Sunil Jairam Rajput as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46451 I Hasmukhlal Patadiya have changed my name to Hasmukh Patadia as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46452 I Jayshree Patadiya have changed my name to Jayshree Patadia as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46453 I Sadiq Meeran Abbas @ Sadik have changed my name to Sadik Meeran Abbas as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46454 I Roshanbanu Sadiq Meeran @ Banu Sadik have changed my name to Roshan Banu Sadik Meeran as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46455 I Nafees Fatema Hashim Husain Saiyed have changed my name to Afsana Bano Zafar Abbas Rizvi as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46456 I Shri Kamarali Ahmed Quereshi have changed my name to Qamar Ali Ahmad Ali Qureshi as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46457

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I Vidhi Pradeep Kumar Sangvi have changed my name to Vidhi Pradip Sanghavi as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46462

I Gajadar Vishwakarma have changed my name to Gajadar Vishwakarma as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 31/01/15 C-46431

I Abu Sufiyan / Abdul Sufiyan Khan have changed my name to Abu Sufyan Khan as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 02/02/15 C-46434

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I Sanaz Sayedi Ahmed have changed my name to Sanaz Sandeep Chatterjee as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46465 I Chhaya Jitendra Kumar Kavi have changed my name to Krutika Mukesh Trivedi as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46466

I Anisha Sheikh have changed my name to Anisa Begam Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46470 I Anilkumar Shyamfer Singh have changed my name to Anil Shyamfer Singh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46471 I Banu Bee Babu Hasan have changed my name to Banu Bee Mohd Aslam Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46472 I Suresh Madanbhai Chawan have changed my name to Suresh Madanbhai Chauhan as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46473 I Rasha Suresh Chawan have changed my name to Raksha Suresh Chauhan as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46474 We Mr. Suresh Madanbhai Chauhan & Mrs. Raksha Suresh Chauhan have changed our minor son’s name from Dewang Suresh Chawan to Dev Suresh Chauhan as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46475

I Jitubhai K. Zinjala have changed my name to Jitubhai Kanabhai Jinjala as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46484 I Chakuben Govind have changed my name to Chaku Mahesh Jinjala as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46485 I Madhanan K. M Shridharan / Madnan Shridharan have changed my name to Madhanan Shridharan Kunnathully as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46486 I Umesh have changed my name to Umesh Prajapati as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46487 I Mr. S. Sathishkumar have changed my name to Satish Poojari as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46488 I Rameshbhai Nanjibhai Gabani have changed my name to Ramesh Nanjibhai Gabani as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46489 I Varshaben Rameshbhai Gabani have changed my name to Varsha Ramesh Gabani as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46490 I Prasant Kumar Das have changed my name to Prashant Prahald Das as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46491 I Sumaiya Niyaz Mohammed have changed my name to Sumaiya Niyaz Mohammed Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46492 I Bhaktiben Mukeshbhai Patel have changed my name to Bhakti Mukesh Patel as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46493

C-46458

We Mr. Soyeb I. Patel & Mrs. Tiasha Soyeb Patel have changed our minor son’s name from Ammar Soyeb Patel to Rudraksh Soyeb Patel as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46476

I Farjana Karam Ali have changed my name to Farzana Qamar Ali Qureshi as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46459

I Miss. Filomina Albert Dias / Philomena Albert Dias have changed my name to Mrs. Philomena Vaz as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46477

I Pradeepkumar Sanghavi have changed my name to Pradip Sanghavi as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46460

I Swati Sopan Jadhav have changed my name to Swati Shailendra Pawar as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46478

I Mohsina Abdulla Sheikh & Mosina Abdulla Sheikh have changed my name to Mohsina Abdulla Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46496

I Jayshriben Harilal Magvani have changed my name to Jayshree Pradip Sanghavi as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46461

I Anto Navin Sathiyaseelan have changed my name to Antonaveen Satyaseelan Nadar as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46479

I Vedi Ravindra Suresh have changed my name to Bedi Ravindra Suresh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46497

I Kamar Ali Ahemad Ali Kureshi have changed my name to Qamar Ali Ahmad Ali Qureshi as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

I Abdulla Sheikh have changed my name to Abdulla Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46494 I Tanvir Abdulla Sheikh have changed my name to Tanvir Abdulla Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46495

C-46500

C-46501 I Khalil Habib Mansuri have changed my name to Khalil Habib Chauhan as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46502 We Mr. Yusuf Chauhan & Mrs. Shamim Yusuf Chauhan have changed our minor son’s name from Khalid Yusuf Mansuri & Khalid Yusuf Chavan to Khalid Yusuf Chauhan as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46503 I Taslima Sirajkhan Vora have changed my name to Tasneem Hakim Kapasi as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46504 I Hakim Abbas Choolawalla have changed my name to Hakim Kapasi as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46505 I Abbas Choolawalla have changed my name to Abbasbhai Kapasi as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46506 I Tasneem have changed my name to Tasneem Hakim Kapasi as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46507 I Hakim Abbas have changed my name to Hakim Kapasi as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46508 We Mr. Hakim Kapasi & Mrs. Tasneem Hakim Kapasi have changed our minor son’s name from Abdulkadar to Abdul Kadar Kapasi as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-46509 I Vipulbhai Hansraj Nisar have changed my name to Vipul Hansraj Nisar as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 27/01/15 C-46510

PUBLIC NOTICE

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NOTICE

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Regd. Off: 35, Ashok Chambers, Broach Street, Devji Ratansey Marg, Masjid Bunder, Mumbai - 400 009. Tel. No - 23480526 CIN : L27100MH1986PLC041252 Website : www.sgtl.in

NOTICE

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Clause 41 of the Listing Agreement, that a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company will be held on Wednesday, th 11 February, 2015, inter-alia, to consider and approve the Un-Audited Financial Results (Provisional) of the Company for st the Quarter & Nine months ended 31 December, 2014. For Shree Global Tradefin Limited Sd/Date : 02.02.2015 Jitendra Kumar Sharma Place : Mumbai Company Secretary

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C.Vidyasagar Rao, Governer of Maharashtra and Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister,Maharashtra applauding M. Hamid Ansari Vice -President of India after his speech at IMC's Symposium -'Wealth & Value Creators' in the city yesterday.

BIG BROTHER TO KEEP CLOSE WATCH ON CRIMINALS Continued from pg 1 « The project is in progress and will take few more months to get into full swing. The state government had appointed private agencies to develop Central Command Center, Divisional Command Center, local Reading Centers, gathering of huge real time data of pictures, its storage, processing and retrieval of it as and when required. After the 26/11 attack on the city, the state government and the BMC had installed few thousand cameras at crucial spots in the city. However, the agencies do not possess mega storage to maintain the huge data generated through thousands of cameras and the requisite man power to monitor the screens on a continuous basis. But that is all going to change with the authorities hell-bent on creating the necessary infrastructure to see this project through. Presently, these cameras are under utilised, and used only for traffic purposes and on some occasions the BMC disaster center use it to inspect flooding spots in the city. This real time picture intelligence, when utilised to the hilt will be advanced platform of data storage and what's more can be suitably retrieved when required. According to sources in the Home Ministry, thousands of cameras will be installed to

encompass all corners of the city. Picture intelligence gathered from these cameras will be doctored at reading rooms at all local police stations, regional command center and central command center. Commissioner of Police Rakesh Maria noted, “We have plans to install additional 6,000 cameras which would be installed at sensitive places and hotbeds of recurring criminal activities. Sitting in the office our staff will keep an eye on the anti social elements.” Sources who are closely monitoring the progress of the project said, “The Central Command Center will have sophisticated software like face recognition software and readers.” Every police station will have a reading center which will be equipped with huge screens. At sensitive places, during the procession of Ganesh Utsav and Moharram, Id -e - Milad the police will keep an eagle eye on the surrounding areas through the cameras. Maria said, “These cameras will work as deterrent measures against local criminals and habitual traffic offenders.” In case of any accidents, incidents, fights or blasts, the police will insert a facerecognition-software. The software will search habitual offenders in close proximity to the crime scene. If the

Ward No. 52 Municipal Councilor Kiran Vinay Patel inaugurates Kachra Vargikaran Kendra (dust collection centre) at Ram Mandir Road, Goregaon East. On this occasion, P Suth ward officer was also present.

faces found match with the criminal elements in the face bank, it will copy the image and put in the main server, making the job of the officials easy. Through the main server, the police can thus maintain movement of the criminals and nab him easily. The officials who had tested the software said, “If the criminal had covered his or her face, then in such conditions, the software will recognise the person from whatever exposed face, the software can generate. Besides, if such offenders were found at odd hours at suspicious places, the command

center will alert the nearest reading center (police station).” The BMC Disaster Management Cell had already started its expansion and modernization. According to officials, the civic body will have few screens of 10 x 8 feet which will be manned by civic staff. Though the main purpose of the this unit is only for disaster, yet they will assist the local police in case if they find any hint of suspicious activities. Shades of George Orwell's masterpiece, 1984, where Big Brother is watching you all the time!

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e-TENDER NOTICE The of Municipal Commissioner of Greater Mumbai invites online tenders for the following works on “Percentage Basis” from the eligible bidders. The Bid Start Date & Time and Bid End Date & Time is specified in the detailed tender notice on M.C.G.M.’s website under Tender section.

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Ch. Engg. (M&E) Dy. Ch. Engg (M&E) W.S. 7100037935, 7100037900 1) Provision of Open Gymnasium at ward No. 56 in K/W ward 2) Arrangements of flood lights on High Masts at Poshya Nakhwa Udyan and Ambedkar Udyan in ward No. 56 in K/W ward. Bid Start: Date: 03-02-2015 Time: 11 a.m. Bid End: Date: 11-02-2015 Time: 16.00 p.m. Portal: http://portal.mcgm.gov.in Contact Person: E.E. (M&E) W.S.-II (i/c) a) Name: Shri T.P. Chinchay b) Contact No. (Office): 022-29675862 c) Mobile No.: 09324881586 d) e-mail Address: eews02me@mcgm.gov.in The intending tenderers shall visit the Municipal website at http://portal.mcgm.gov.in for further details of the tender. The tender documents will not be issued or received by post/courier. Sd/PRO/1190/ADV/2015 Dy. Chief Engg. (Mech. & Elect.) W.S. Don’t throw garbage on the public street. Put it in the bins provided

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aharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis reiterated his commitment to amend Labour and Industrial Law to further industrial growth in the country. “We need to have win-win situation for the labourers and corporates,” said Fadnavis at the symposium 'Wealth & Value Creators' organised by Indian Merchants' Chamber. Fadnavis was the guest of honour at the event along with C. Vidyasagar Rao,Governor, Maharahtra and chief guest GM Hamid Ansari, vice president of India Fadnavis said that the laws of the country should be conducive to growth “The laws should not be cumbersome for the corporates,” he said. Quoting Noble laureate Amartya Sen chief minister Fadnavis said that the way to progress is poverty alleviation. Fadnavis said, “ As pro-

fessor Jagdish Bhagwati says growth will have a trickle down effect to alleviate poverty, we need to create wealth and value creator to propel growth,” Society needs to think about distribution of wealth and equity said Fadnavis insisting that it does not mean snatching away from one and giving away to another. “We need to create equality of opportunity by creating value chain. Growth really happens when the prosperity reaches to the last man of the society,” he added. Probodh Thakkar, president IMC representing the corporate world suggested to the chief minister that acts like Shop and Establishments Act should be abolished. “Problems like affordable housing and fast trains for commuting to distant suburbs should be addressed immediately along with removal of taxes like local body tax(LBT),” suggested Thakkar.

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f what a new social group says is true, Aam Aadmi Party is not as clean as its chief Arvind Kejriwal wants to make it out to be. The group has alleged that the party is involved in money laundering. The party is supporting a bogus private company and helping them to carry out corrupt schemes. Money comes as funds to the AAP and this is transferred to companies which carry out various scams. The fight between AAP and BJP today has become personal. Both the parties dig up stories of the past and hurl mud missiles at each another. There is lot of sound and fury in the poll battlefield in Delhi. It looked as if initially the AAP scored some advantageous poll points. The party carried a personal attack on Kiran Bedi the prime minister’s choice for the post of the chief minister. It looked as if the BJP is losing the verbal battle. Kiran Bedi is no politician. She herself says so. Evidently, she could not cope with the challenge thrown at her by BJP’s stalwarts. She made a couple of naive statements. And finally the BJP realised its attack must be intensified. The party’s president Amit Shah has taken over and is directing requited operations. Top leaders of the BJP have joined the campaign and along with local leaders are assisting Kiran Bedi in her fight against the AAP. As many as 200 BJP’s MPs have joined the campaign in Delhi. And with the latest charge of involvement in scams, Arvind Kejriwal’s chance of becoming the chief minister has diminished a great deal.

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RIME Minister Narendra Modi must be regretting that he invited President Barrack Obama for the Republic Day. The latter made no secret of demolishing the Bhartiya Janata Party’s ‘ghar wapsi’ slogan and the other programmes related to Hindutva ideology. He reminded India of its commitment to religious freedom, consecrated in the constitution. A more charitable explanation can be that Modi wanted his Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) to know what the democratic world thought about its new zeal for a Hindu Rashtra. Whatever the case, the BJP has got such a rebuke that it will be difficult for the party to show its face in the democratic world. President Obama reminded the Indian nation that it can succeed so long as it is not splintered along religious lines and allowed people to freely “profess, practice and propagate” religion. Whether the BJP has liked his frank statement or not, the nation as a whole is happy that a tall leader like Obama has reminded the country of its pluralistic ethos. Some BJP leaders are upset because they have been hinting at building the Ram temple at the site where the demolished Babri Masjid stood.

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has cautiously moved towards America knowing well which side of the bread is buttered. It may soon be followed by proximity with Australia and Japan. These two countries are already on the American side. Washington seems to have no doubt in its thinking that its real adversary is Beijing. America cannot find a better partner than a larger and economically burgeoning India. That is the reason why Beijing has reacted adversely to President Obama’s visit and has warned India not to be taken in by America’s overtures. New Delhi is sensitive to China’s sensitivities. Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj is herself going to Beijing to assure it that India’s friendship with America is not at the expense of China. Beijing is not naïve about the possible dangers. It understands that India is the only power in the region which can challenge China. True, its 1962 victory against India is a

Fallout as Indian leans to US The visit of President Obama has some other fallout regarding India’s status in the international affairs. Probably, realizing this one Pakistani television channel telephoned me to sum up the outcome of Obama’s visit. I said in reply: A tilt towards America to the chagrin of China. Let me explain. Even during the Cold War when New Delhi was leading the non-alignment movement, its deference to Moscow was apparent. Since India provided a stable and reliable channel to the Soviet Union, Washington would take New Delhi’s tilt in its stride. Today, Moscow is neither strong nor commands support from what was the then eastern Europe. True, President Vladimir Putin has put a strong foot forward. But he is conscious of his limitations. Ukraine’s standard of revolt is one example. America’s support to it is open and public. So much so, a question to President Obama at his press conference at Delhi brought his strong support to Ukraine without any ifs or buts. Prime Minister Modi, a post-cold war leader, is conscious of America’s military and economic prowess, compared to weak Russia’s. He is also pragmatic enough to bring that in consideration when looking ahead. He

ince the dawn of history, various extraordinary phenomena have been recorded as happening amongst human beings. Witnesses are not wanting in modern times to attest to the fact of such events, even in societies living under the full blaze of modern science. The vast mass of such evidence is unreliable, as coming from ignorant, superstitious, or fraudulent persons. In many instances the so-called miracles are imitations. But what do they imitate? It is not the sign of a candid and scientific mind to throw overboard anything without proper investigation. Surface scientists, unable to explain the various extraordinary mental phenomena, strive to ignore their very existence. They are, therefore, more culpable than those who think that their prayers are answered by a being, or beings, above the clouds, or than those who believe that their petitions will make such beings change the course of the universe. The latter have the excuse of ignorance, or at least of a defective system of education, which has taught them dependence upon such beings, a dependence which has become a part of their degenerate nature. The former have no such excuse. For thousands of years such phenomena have been studied, investigated, and generalised, the whole ground of the religious fac-

BETWEEN THE LINES Kuldip Nayar heady wine which still intoxicates Beijing. But it also knows that New Delhi has come a long way since. It realizes that New Delhi is militarily stronger and more resourceful than it was in 1962. Then the non-aligned status of India was a bone of contention with America. Still it responded to Jawaharlal Nehru’s request for weapons and air umbrella. It is another thing that Beijing announced an unilateral ceasefire after making pulp of India’s military strength and defeating it decisively. President Obama’s visit is a guarantee that India would not be alone if ever such a situation develops again. It can feel secure after his visit. New Delhi tried its best to wean America away from Pakistan. Prime Minister Modi reportedly talked more than once to President Obama, but he could only get support for action against terrorists. There is a separate para

Raja-yoga ulties of man has been analysed, and the practical result is the science of Râja-Yoga. Raja-Yoga does not, after the unpardonable manner of some modern scientists, deny the existence of facts which are difficult to explain; on the other hand, it gently yet in no uncertain terms tells the superstitious that

MATTER & SPIRIT miracles, and answers to prayers, and powers of faith, though true as facts, are not rendered comprehensible through the superstitious explanation of attributing them to the agency of a being, or beings, above the clouds. It declares that each man is only a conduit for the infinite ocean of knowledge and power that lies behind mankind. It teaches that desires and wants are in man, that the power of supply is also in man; and that wherever and whenever a desire, a want, a prayer has been fulfilled, it was out of this infinite magazine that the supply came, and not from any supernatural being. The idea of supernatural beings may rouse to a certain extent the

to urge Islamabad to bring the perpetrators of 26/11 carnage to justice. In Washington’s scheme of things, Pakistan’s support is essential in the war against terrorists. In principle there cannot be any difference on this point. Yet the reality is that Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, urging jihad against us, is openly preaching hatred against India. The Pakistan government ran a special train to facilitate travel of his supporters to attend his rally. On top of it all, there is no serious interest in pursuing the 26/11 attack on Mumbai where some 200 people were killed. Judge after judge has been transferred. There are hearings all over again. Pakistan is afraid of the Taliban inside and outside the country in proceeding with the case, much less taking action against the perpetrators.

Gulf betweeen Indo-Pak will widen President Obama’s statement that they should be brought to book makes little sense when he has done nothing to ensure some action. It is obvious that he does not go beyond a point lest he should embarrass Pakistan. Yet, America is the only country which can force Pakistan deliver. Pakistan denied that Jammat-ud-Dawa has been banned. Only its back account has been frozen. Washington should exert more pressure. I wish President Obama were to use his good offices to arrange a meeting between India and Pakistan. However divergent their viewpoints are, the two countries might find a way to have trade and tourism. Once the two countries meet, they may find other avenues for cooperation. With trust deficit on the one hand, and no contact with each other on the other, the gulf between the two is bound to grow further. President Obama’s offer to finance solar energy production may prod New Delhi to go for this type of power in a big way. Already Rajasthan has some plants. Their expansion or installation of new ones can produce so much power that it can be transmitted across the border. Pakistan is presently short of power. Washington can pursue President Obama’s suggestion and ensure that India share the additional production. There may be other economic avenues which, if followed, can increase India’s earning. His personal interest in such projects will not only ensure their early completion but also impress on New Delhi that the economic sinews are the best ties that can bind India and Pakistan together. power of action in man, but it also brings spiritual decay. It brings dependence; it brings fear; it brings superstition. It degenerates into a horrible belief in the natural weakness of man. There is no supernatural, says the Yogi, but there are in nature gross manifestations and subtle manifestations. The subtle are the causes, the gross the effects. The gross can be easily perceived by the senses; not so the subtle. The practice of RajaYoga will lead to the acquisition of the more subtle perceptions. All the orthodox systems of Indian philosophy have one goal in view, the liberation of the soul through perfection. The method is by Yoga. The word Yoga covers an immense ground, but both the Sânkhya and the Vedanta Schools point to Yoga in some form or other. The subject of the present book is that form of Yoga known as Raja-Yoga. The aphorisms of Patanjali are the highest authority on RajaYoga, and form its textbook. The other philosophers, though occasionally differing from Patanjali in some philosophical points, have, as a rule, acceded to his method of practice a decided consent. The first part of this book comprises several lectures to classes delivered by the present writer in New York. — Works of Swami Vivekananda

11 LETTERS Privatise BEST services to reduce fares and improve efficiency

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BEST fare hike is totally unfair in a scenario where fuel prices have crashed drastically and are slated to fall further. Also, it is totally illogical that the new increased fares hold good only for two months with the management hinting further revising fares at a meeting slated for April 1. BEST buses run packed in the city and the losses generated are mostly due to poor management. Today, travelling by auto is cheaper than BEST if three passengers travel. One has to travel in suffocating condition during peak hours in the BEST buses. BEST services should be privatized or the administration aspect should be outsourced to private organizations for better and efficient service at far lesser fares to which commuters are being asked to pay. Bureaucracy in public transport doesn't allow services to improve and even results in high costs while

Bravo Leander Paes IT'S number 15 for Paes', is indeed a huge achievement for Leander Paes and Martina Hingis to snatch the mixed doubles Australian Open. They never played before in any Grand Slam but their court chemistry revealed as if they had been playing together for a while, which shows their class. With Martina, Leander showed their calibre which was world class as during this tournament they did not concede a single set, which adds another feather to their hat. Leander thus won two Grand Slams with two Martinas, the other being the tennis legend Mar-

Martina Hingis and Leander Paes scripted a victory in the Australian Open finals. tina Navratilova. Heartiest congratulations to Lee- Martina for your marvellous achievement. — Bikram Banerjea, Mumbai

CONGRATULATIONS to Leander Paes who at the age of 41 has won the Australian Open with Martina Higins. Paes has always excelled in doubles. It's nice to have one Indian icon who is a great example of talent and tenacity. We all know that Lee has always given his best for the country. A true Indian and fabulous sportsman who deserves more recognition than our over pampered cricketers. — Mahesh Nair, Dombivili

Promote Sea Transport WHERE the Maharashtra Maritime Board has hiked the fares from Ferry Wharf to Uran or Alibaug. The Maharashtra Maritime Board must also look at introducing a Ferry Wharf near Eastern Express Highway at Ghatkopar and Mahul Village at Chembur and introduce their services from these places to Uran, Al-

private management can provide become killing for everybody. Bhagwan Thadani, Mumbai identical better services with accountability at half the cost. — S.N. Kabra, Goregaon

NOT THE BEST MOVE... Already grappling with price rise, the BEST undertaking has further penalised Mumbaikars with a hike in the transport fares. ibaug, Bhayander, Belapur and Gateway of India which will reduce the travel travails of many people visiting these places daily. The concerned authorities must also consider creating a waterway jetty and introduce their services from Ghatkopar or Mahul (Chembur)to Gateway of India, Vashi, Belapur and Alibaug which will reduce the travel travails of many people. This will promote sea transport in the city.

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children have indeed truly incul- structions right at the start, such cated their father’s courage. May his problems would not have arisen. — Dr. V. Subramanyan, Thane soul rest in peace and give fortitude to the family members to sustain the irreparable loss. RIP Col Rai. — K.V. Raman, Malad

Relief For Campa Cola Residents

THIS refers to the report 'Campa residents finally relieved'. The Apex Court deserves to be complimented on clearing the way for the state government to consider the arguMOUNTING a scathing attack on ments of the residents without bias Congress vice president Rahul for its earlier rulings. The state govGandhi, Jayanthi Natrajan has ernment on its part has quickly reopened up the Pandora's box and sponded and will be discussing with hereafter more and more leaders the BMC to find out ways to regufrom Congress will come out in larise the building within the legal open to reveal the facts. This is not framework. When hundreds of the first time Congress vice-presi- buildings in Ulhasnagar have been dent faced criticism from the mem- regularised, one feels that it should bers. In the past the allegations be possible to do so in the case of were brushed aside to save the the Campa Cola building too. If the leader. Now the name is gone and concerned authorities had been the fame is dwindling. Mrs. Natra- vigilant enough to stop illegal conjan has the guts to call a spade as spade. She reached out to the press I refer to your top story STRIFE and her finely written letter is an AND DEATH-I and ll on Decemopen secret now. It is a blessing in ber 30-31, 2014 editions by Vishdisguise that political leaders of nudas Sheshrao that gave a same party expose each-other’s brilliant insight into the drought misdeeds after they separate from conditions in Marathwada and the same political party. Now JayanVidharbha regions of Maharashthi got a chance to expose the intertra. Putting forward his own fanal politics emanating after Rahul ther's experiences as a tiller of the took over as vice-president of the soil in his native place in Parbhani party. One of her n ministerial coldistrict in the prevalent drought leagues has alleged that she took conditions, he has lucidly pregovernment-files to Chennai and sented the facts of the hardships used to meet industrialists there for of farmers and stark reality of total clearing heir projects. — Jayanthy S. Maniam, Sion financial losses suffered by the tillers due to less rainfall or unseasonal rain or ice falls. Many farmers thus far have ended their lives MARTYRED Col Rai who died redue to debts nonrepayment. cently needs to be saluted for his The vagaries of nature has bravery, commitment and patriotcaused a huge toll of loss to the ism of the highest order. He has lifes and properties of the affected made billions of Indians proud. To regions calling upon the GovernMrs Rai, the nation is with her and ments in state and center to rush her loss is the loss of every Indian. financial aid and succour in kind In his death, the nation, have lost a by means of food and fodder on a very courageous son. To the chilurgent scale. dren Alka and Aditya, their father's Apart from government agensacrifice will not go in vain. As both cies, NGOs and individuals can the children were echoing the war contribute by cash and kind. I cry, every Indian turned emotional suggest, your esteemed newspaand tears were rolling down. The — Cajetan Peter D’Souza, Ghatkopar

THE steepest Mumbai BEST bus fare hike from 60% to 150% for ordinary and AC buses is totally wrong for all commuters who are already struggling with rising prices. I strongly feel that it is the total mismanagement of the corrupt and inefficient officials who have made a mess of the BEST and are passing on their sins to helpless and hapless commuters. The urgent need of the hour is that they must roll back the fare with immediate effect and should not hike the fare more than 10% to enable commuters to survive. The state government must intervene in this serious matter and do the needful to reduce the bus fare which has

RIP - RK

THE hike by the BEST Undertaking of Rs.7/8 for minimum distance has hit the Aam Aadmi below the belt. The BEST bus is the life line of the Aam Aadmi and the hike has really upset their budget. The daily pass of Rs. 40 has been hiked to Rs.50/-. How does the BEST undertaking expect a daily commuter who uses Rs.40/- to pay Rs.10/more? Even the monthly/annual pass too has been hiked unjustificably. Now the Aam Aadmi and other daily commuters travelling from Goregaon, Jogeshwari and Andheri or anywhere for that matter will obviously use the sharing auto who charge lesser per head from point to point. — K.V. Raman, Malad

on the faces of people who didn't know how to read and write. We’ll miss you Laxmanji. I hope you are reading this from heaven. — Jubel D’Cruz, Dombivili

The uncommon creator of that common man who represents the mute millions of this country - who else but Rasipuram Krishnaswami Laxman, India's most celebrated cartoonist passed away at the age of 94. Forty years of cartooning have dimmed neither Laxman's brilliance nor the bafflement of his THE late cartoonist, Shri R.K. Lax- check-coated man who blinks at the man embodied the hopes, aspira- political scene from his front-page tions and troubles of Indians for corner in The Times of India.The over half a century. He always cared common man is helpless in his for the plight of the common man country, he chokes with frustrations through his immortal cartoons. and fury. Laxman's cartoons conThough the common man’s charac- vert this rage into humor. Through ter in the cartoons was always the long, prolific years the man silent, the intended message was from Mysore has never hit anyone very loud and clear. R.K. Laxman below the belt,and that makes him will always be remembered for his India's most beloved cartoonist. RIP early morning dose of laughter. His RK — Mahesh Nair, Dombivili cartoons would bring a smile even

Grim crop failure in Marathwada and Vidharbha regions of Maharashtra

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Maharashtra has had an arid season last year thus leading to huge amount of suicides in the state. per Afternoon DC can collect a relief fund from readers to help the unfortunate and affected farmers. Recently our cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has adopted a village in Andhra Pradesh to provide electricity, it would surely be laudable

if Sachin Tendulkar can help drought affected people of Maharashtra supported by other icons of cricket past and present. The earlier steps taken can prevent farmers from deprivation. — S. Venkatnarayan, Matunga

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complaint against Bollywood celebs Sena introduces Continued from pg 1 ÂŤ Mumbai mentioned that the trio along with other performers allegedly passed abusive and offensive remarks against one another and even against the audience. The episode, which was uploaded on YouTube and other websites last week, has gone viral. Apparently, the organisers of the event raised Rs. 40 lakhs as charity with the Tata Institute and Being Human Foundation among others being the recipients. However, most of the audience had taken the digs made by the participants in a lighter vein and were seen having a gala time as seen in the video. In his four-page complaint, Tiwari sought a criminal complaint against Karan Johar, Arjun Kapoor and Ranbir Singh as well as the show organiser, among others. "I have handed over a letter to Sakinaka police demanding a criminal complaint be lodged

against these so-called youth icons Karan Johar, Arjun Kapoor and Ranveer Singh. The show, which can be seen on YouTube and other websites, was extremely abusive and it is not only ruining the clean image of the Indian culture and women, but is also misleading today's youth," said Tiwari. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I sought action against the event organisers and other performers as well, who passed dirty comments with such elan. Police action would be a deterrent to them so that they would not dare to do such acts publicly in future," Tiwari added. Senior Police Inspector from Sakinaka Police station Prasanna More said, "We have received the written complaint. We are inquiring into the matter. Once we reach a conclusion, appropriate action would be initiated, if required, till now it is a complaint in writing, no FIR has been registered."

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aking its health development to a next level, Maharashtra witnessed the launch of advanced telemedicine technology on Monday. Maharashtra is the first state to provide medical facilities to remote areas. With the help of telemedicine technology, a special team of doctors gave medical advice to almost 20 patients of Melghat, a remote place. The inauguration was done at Rangsharda, Bandra, by Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray and health and family welfare minister Dr Deepak Sawant. Sena chief also launched 'Shiv Aarogya' plan. The patients from the remote areas are lacking basic medical facilities and because of this they don't have any other option but to approach cities for every medical issue.

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Also known as the triangle posture, this pose stretches and strengthens your spine and inner thighs, as well as your abdominal and oblique muscles. Inhale and take a step to the left, so that your left foot points to the left. Ensure that your feet are roughly 3-4 feet apart. Exhale, bend your torso to the left (while rotating your chest upwards) and use your left arm to reach out and touch your left foot. Your right arm should be stretched out towards the ceiling. With the first two fingers of your left hand, try to hold either your shin, ankle or the big toe of your left foot. Using these two fingers tug on your left leg, in order to create tension through your body. Hold this position for five breaths. Inhale and raise yourself back to the starting position. Repeat on the other side. Most people aim to place their entire palm on their toes. This can cause your back to droop forward. It is essential that your chest rotates upwards, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s okay if you can only reach your shins.

To keep your spine flexible, it must be twisted laterally â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which is what this pose does.

Sit with your legs stretched out. Bend your right knee, move your right foot over your left leg and place it next to your left thigh. Your right foot should point forward and should be flat. Bring your left foot near your right hip. The side of your foot should touch the floor. Place your left arm on your right leg and hold your ankle with your hand, so that your right knee is close to your left armpit. Sit straight and slowly twist to your right. While twisting, your tail bone might lift up â&#x20AC;&#x201D; make sure that your pelvis is pressing on to the floor to prevent this.

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Dear Dr. Mehta, I am a 54 year old man, and have got cataracts in both eyes for which I would like to be operated by you in both eyes on your new CATALYS bladeless laser machine at your hospital. I have a few queries. What kind of lenses would I have to select after the CATALYS laser cataract surgery. A doctor in town had told me a year ago that I should go for the new multifocal lenses, but now Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve come to know that there are trifocal lenses as well. Can I opt for having the trifocal lenses for my eyes if I do the surgery on your CATALYS machine? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Byram Dear Byram, The CATALYS bladeless laser machine gives you a high level of safety and most important of all, reproducibility. So the cataract is always done perfectly and very safely. To really gain the benefit of the CATALYS bladeless laser technique, a high quality multifocal lens is ideal as it can then give exceptional results. You can go for any type of lens, multifocals or trifocals even if you have astigmatism as the CATALYS can easily correct any astigmatism simultaneously. Since there is no ultrasound used at all (phacoemulsification), the cornea is unaffected and remains very clear, and thus the CATALYS is ideal for people over the age of 65

or 70 where the eye tends to get affected by age.

Dear Dr. Keiki Mehta, When I was young, I remember having got a hit with a rubber ball on my right eye following which my vision was good until about 10 years. I had visited a doctor and he said I may have developed a cataract due to that injury since my other eye was good. I have read several articles and come to know about your new Bladefree Cataract

CATALYS Laser System which you offer. I have a question. Is the entire procedure done by laser and the eye left untouched? How would the new lens be inserted and what happens to the cataract lens. How is this done on the new system? What about taking out the natural lens and inserting the new lens. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Kaizad Mody Dear Kaizad, The CATALYS laser cataract system is blade-free as the laser itself

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makes the openings. What it does is that it pulverizes the lens into very fine bits which are then simply sucked out of the eye, but of course, we do need to insert a lens as a CATALYS only removes the cataract, the lens is naturally required. The procedure done with the CATALYS is very safe and you should do it without any delay. Dear Dr Keiki, Congratulations on your new bladeless cataract unit the

CATALYS which I have come to know about. Many of those I know have been operated by you and are so very happy. Doctor, I am 62, retired, and have got cataracts which have not been operated. I also have glaucoma which is sometimes under control and sometimes not. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m tired of keeping a track of my drops and if possible, would like to be free from all this headache. Can you please guide me as to what should I do and can your new unit help me? All I want to do is see well. It would be a dream come true to be operated by your blessed hands. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Boman Wadia. Dear Boman, Thank you very much for your very kind words. I would suggest, if your cataract has advanced adequately, you could do a combined cataract and glaucoma procedure. Usually, following this procedure you will not be using any drops at all and vision should be adequate. The advantage of utilizing the new CATALYS system is you are sure about the result, that it is safe, that it is virtually harmless to the eye and most important of all, you can be assured that the results will be all that you have hoped for. The only disadvantage, if one could put it to this new system is the slightly higher cost which we feel is more than compensated by the quality of vision you will achieve. Readers are free to send in their queries directly to Dr. Keiki on email: askdrkeiki@mehtaeye.com , or call 9821018214 or 9819760702 or 22150082 / 22151676

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Virabhadrasana This pose will help tone your legs and strengthen your calves. It also provides relief from cramps in your calves and thigh muscles and makes your leg and back muscles firm, while toning your abdominal muscles.

Technique

adho Mukha sVanasana This pose is an ideal stressbuster and helps to boost metabolism. It also stimulates blood flow to your head and improves blood circulation throughout your body.

Technique

n Stand with your back arched, your bottom thrust out and your chest leaning forward, with your hands by your side. Exhale and bend forward, placing each palm on the floor beside each foot. n Bend your knees and step back, one foot at a time, so that your feet are around four feet behind your palms. Keep your hands shoulderwidth apart and your feet hip-width apart. n Now, raise your heels, tighten your hip muscles and pull your kneecaps in. Stretch the arches of your legs and bring your heels back down to the floor. n Lower your torso so that your head is between your arms — as shown in the picture. Feel the stretch through your body and continue to lift your hips upward as far as you can. Mistake to avoid: A common mistake that you might make is not distributing your body weight evenly. Press down between your index finger and thumb, so that your weight is equally distributed throughout both your hands.

n Stand on a mat with your back straight. Turn your right foot so that it points to the right and your feet form a 90° angle. n Inhale and turn your torso to the right, with your arms stretched out to your side, so that you end up in the pose depicted in the adjoining photograph. Your chest should be straight throughout. n Bend your right knee, tuck your pelvis in and lift your chest. n Press your right heel and the inside of your left foot into the mat. n Hold the pose for five breaths and repeat on the other side. Mistake to avoid: As is with most people, your tail bone will start to push out once you get into this pose. Ensure that your tail bone moves towards your pelvic bone — in other words, it should be tucked in.

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This gentle back bend helps to strengthen your back and abdominal muscles. It is also good for stimulating your thyroid gland.

This posture strengthens the muscles of your back and legs. It also works your shoulders, helps combat physical stress and ensures healthy body posture.

Technique

n Lie on your back. n Bend your knees, resting your feet flat on the ground and the back of your heels touching your hips. n Keep your feet and knees hip-width apart, and grasp your ankles with your hands. n Raise your hips upwards and arch your back. n Raise your chest and navel as high as possible, without moving your feet or shoulders. Make sure that your feet remain flat on the floor. n Hold the pose for as long as you feel comfortable, then slowly lower your body. Mistake to avoid: If you aren’t used to performing this pose, you will notice that your knees start to move outwards when you’ve raised your chest and navel. To correct this, place a few pillows or a block between your thighs and squeeze it — this will also strengthen your inner thighs and your quads.

dhanurasana Known as The Bow, this pose is inspired from an archer stringing a bow. This pose tones your back muscles and promotes the elasticity of your spine, improving posture and vitality. It also helps reduce abdominal fat. n Lie on your stomach, with your head facing the floor. Inhale and bend your knees backwards to bring your feet up in the air. Reach out to your feet and hold your ankles with your hands. Exhale as you do this. n As you inhale, raise your head and chest and simultaneously, and pull your ankles upwards so that your knees and thighs rise off the floor. n Arch your back and look up. Hold this position for three breaths, then exhale and slowly return to the starting position. Mistake to avoid: Ensure that you continue breathing once your back is arched. You need to concentrate on the expansion and contraction of your abdomen in order for this pose to be effective.

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Mistake to avoid: It is likely that your knees will start to move over your ankles when you go into the squat. It is essential that your knees stay behind your ankles, so squat lower and push your hips as far as you can.

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Technique

n Stand straight, with your feet placed together. n Bend your knees into a squat-like position, while keeping your upper body straight, your hands stretched out and your palms together. n You knees should form an angle less than 90°. n Hold the posture for five breaths — you can lower your torso with each breath if you want. n Inhale and raise yourself up.

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This asana stimulates your muscular, digestive, circulatory, nervous and hormonal systems, tones your organs and combats fatigue. It is useful to eliminate nervous tension and relax all your muscles.

Technique

n Lie on your back. n Inhale deeply, hold your breath and raise your arms, shoulders, head, trunk and feet off the ground. n Balance your body on your hips, holding your spine straight. n Your arms should be in line with your toes and your palms should be open and facing down. Focus on your toes. n Remain in this position, holding your breath and counting to five. n Return to the starting position as you breathe out. Mistakes to avoid: If your core is not strong enough, you might curve your back to maintain balance. However, you should never let go of the integrity of your spine. Your spine should always be straight — if you need to, bend your legs a little, but don’t do it the other way round.

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If you’ve been invited to a party smack in the midst of your latest attempt at sticking to a healthy diet, then choose these diet-friendly drinks, says Dev Goswami

>> Red wine may seem unhealthy, but it is comparatively a healthier option

ne of the reasons that alcohol can prove so detrimental to your health is its calorie content. So, conventional wisdom suggests that if you’re on a diet, it’s best to avoid alcohol — not only does drinking it lead to consumption of excess calories, it can also result in overeating, as you dive into a bag of chips to beat the alcohol-induced hunger. However, a few cheat days never hurt anyone (in fact, they can actually help you stick to your diet), so there’s no need to put a blanket cover on drinks. Here are a few drinks that will allow you to enjoy a party, without completely ruining your diet.

red Wine Red wine, with its mildly sweet taste, may seem like an unlikely contender for a calorie-friendly drink. But, one glass of red wine has merely 100 calories (approximately), which makes it alright to consume in limits. An easy way to enjoy a glass or two (no more!) of red wine, without piling on the calories, is to drink it along with your dinner and think of it as your quota of starch — so avoid bread, pasta and potatoes, and stick to lean proteins and non-starchy vegetables.

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The next time you’re at a celebratory party, don’t be reluctant to enjoy a glass of bubbly. Not only is champagne low in calories, the foamy head that forms while it’s being poured into a glass, ensures that you drink less than the amount that you think that you’re drinking. Of course, this theory falls flat if you keep going back for seconds.

guinness We usually refrain from mentioning specific brands when we’re writing such articles. However, Guinness beer deserves a special mention. A pint of this beer contains around 125 calories, which is much lower than most other types of beer. Another reason that this beer deserves a mention is because of a study conducted by the University of Wisconsin, which found the presence of certain antioxidants in Guinness beer. The study claims that these antioxidants can help prevent the kind of blood clotting that is known to lead

to heart attacks. So, if beer is your poison and you’re on a diet, get your hands on this beer, which though rare, isn’t impossible to source in Mumbai.

rum/ Whiskey/ Vodka With Water One of the reasons that alcoholic drinks are best avoided is that most of these drinks are consumed with mixers that are loaded with sugar and calories. You can make your drink healthier simply by cutting out the fizzy, sweet beverage that you use as your mixer. Mixing your spirits with water is a fantastic idea — not only will this cut down on the calories you consume, it will also save you from a hangover the next morning. If you absolutely need some sort of fizz in your drinks, pick plain club soda. Also, while choosing your spirits, remember that the lower the alcohol proof is, the lower the calories are. So, a 40 proof spirit is a better choice than a 60 proof option.

martini/ mojito When it comes to picking a cocktail, choose from the two Ms — martini or mojito. The former is essentially a spirit (usually vodka) mixed with vermouth and olives and so, it is one of the healthiest alcoholic drinks. A glass of mojito, on the other hand, has the same amount of calories as a glass of red wine. It does contain a little sugar, but it won’t derail your diet and so, you can pick this drink the next time you’re at a party.

« know more HigH Fructose corn syrup vs sugar

High fructose corn syrup is slowly gaining popularity. Yamini Walia finds out whether this sweet additive is actually beneficial for your health

What is it?

High-fructose corn syrup is a corn-based sweetener, which is widely used in processed food and beverages such as biscuits, cookies, energy bars, aerated drinks, energy or fruit drinks, muesli and other cereals. It’s essentially an artificial sweetener, and its consumption can affect your health more than plain sugar.

hoW harmful is it?

Even though corn syrup is found in most of food items that we consume today, it isn’t safe at all. Saima Sheikh, nutritionist at

Anytime Fitness Gym, tells us, “Calories from high fructose corn syrup or any added sugar offer no nutritional value. This is more harmful than plain sugar because the syrup is a type of hidden sugar, which leads to unhealthy weight, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and heart disease.” However, that doesn’t mean that plain sugar is any good either. Karishma Chawla, a nutritionist, explains, “Sugar in any form is harmful. Similarly, too much high fructose corn syrup (extracted from maize), just like table sugar (extracted from cane), can lead to obesity, cardiovascular problems, insulin

resistance, kidney diseases, joint pain and arthritis.

Precautions

It is always a good idea to cut down on artificial sweeteners such as high fructose corn syrup, and make healthier choices by remembering the following points, which Saima shares with us. n Avoid sugary drinks, desserts and snacks. n Read labels and ingredient lists properly to find out about an item’s sugar content. n Limit hidden sources of added sugars as far as possible.

>> High fructose corn syrup is unhealthy and offers no nutritional value

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MUMBAI | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2015

1 Exercise right A proper exercise routine is essential when you’re pregnant. Performing moderate exercises such as walking, cycling or weight training for 30 minutes every day will be extremely rewarding. Healthy weight It’s much easier to conceive if you maintain a healthy weight. Women with higher body mass index (BMI) are more likely to suffer from pregnancy or delivery — related complications, while women who have a lower BMI are more likely to deliver underweight babies.

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If you’re pregnant, Yamini Walia has some tips to help you stay healthy during your pregnancy

Healthy food Eating junk food is a strict no-no when you’re pregnant. During this time, it’s important to make healthy food choices to stock up on nutrients. So, eat more fruits and vegetables, as well as calcium and protein-rich foods.

Stay mentally strong Your mental state needs to be stable when you’re pregnant. Women who suffer from depression are twice as likely to have problems with fertility when compared with women who don’t. Consult a psychiatrist if you notice even minor signs of depression. Reduce your caffeine intake Avoid consuming too much caffeine when you’re pregnant. According to research, too much caffeine can increase your risk of a miscarriage. Limit your daily consumption to one cup of tea or coffee every day.

« quick quiz to know yourself

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You just read an article about a newly discovered disease. Did that make you feel unwell? Sara Shah suggests you take this quiz to see if just reading about sickness has got you feeling queasy

2. You readily assume that you’re suffering from a certain disease or disorder because you can relate to the symptoms of that illness. a. True. b. False.

Avoid infections You’re at a higher risk of contracting infections when you’re pregnant. So, make sure that you stay away from foods such as unpasteurised soft cheeses, juices, dairy products and poultry. Also, wash your hands frequently, especially when you’re cooking. It’s a good idea to get a flu shot to avoid contracting the flu during the course of your pregnancy.

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1. You spend a lot of time reading about different diseases and conditions, and buy a number of health-based magazines. a. True. b. False.

keep your pregnancy

Environmentally safe Yes, we know that it is impossible to completely banish all environmental dangers from your life, but you need to do your best to keep most of them at bay. Inform your doctor about your daily routine and ask him/ her about how you can avoid environmental hazards at work or home.

Avoid bad habits To ensure that you have a healthy pregnancy, you need to steer clear of smoking, drinking and over-thecounter medication that your gynaecologist has not approved. Several studies conducted in the past have indicated that these habits can lead to miscarriage and premature birth.

3. You obsessively search the internet for conditions that match your symptoms every time you fall sick. a. True. b. False. 4. You’re not convinced when your doctor tells you that you’re perfectly healthy, because the magazine in your purse tells you otherwise. a. True. b. False.

5. You live under the fear that you may be suffering from cancer, because you’ve read several stories about late cancer diagnoses. a. True. b. False. 6. You make frequent trips to your doctor, even if it is for a mild headache. a. True. b. False

unDer pressure! Blood pressure issues are extremely common, but sadly, not only do we see them as trivial issues, we’re often not even well-informed about the causes, symptoms and implications of suffering from high (or low) blood pressure. Dev Goswami recommends reading on to find out if you know enough

ow many times a day does your heart skip a beat? How many times do you feel it pumping blood faster, aching because you’re hurt or upset, or jumping for joy when you’re happy? Considering the amount of attention that we give this organ on a daily basis, you can’t really blame anyone for scrutinizing it the most, when it comes to cardiovascular health as well! While your heart definitely is one of the most important organs in your body, blood pressure (which is closely connected to your cardiovascular health) is equally important. So, if you want to ensure that you’re at the top of your game when it comes to health and fitness, it’s essential to know enough about maintaining healthy blood pressure. Answer the following questions to find out whether you are aware of potential blood pressure issues and refer to our box to learn more.

Know your fish If you love seafood, you need to keep track of the fish that you eat when you’re pregnant. Even though fish is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, protein and vitamin D, it contains mercury, which can be harmful when you’re pregnant. So, limit your consumption of seafood.

1. Blood pressure is not a big deal — after all, when was the last time someone died just because he/ she had high blood pressure! a. True. b. False.

3. While red wine is supposed to keep my heart healthy, too much of it can cause high blood pressure.

Contact your dentist You shouldn’t ignore your oral health when you’re preparing for your pregnancy. Higher progesterone and estrogen levels can cause your gums to react differently to the bacteria in plaque, resulting in swollen, red and tender gums. So, we suggest you contact your dentist in order to maintain healthy gums.

2. Since I avoid consuming table salt, I don’t need to worry about suffering from blood pressure problems. a. True. b. False.

Mostly As We’ve all experienced queasiness after running to the internet to find solutions to minor illnesses, only to come across an article about lung cancer. To a certain extent, being aware is a good thing and early diagnose of diseases is an advantage. However, if you have made a visit to your doctor who, after conducting several tests, has assured you that you are perfectly healthy, we suggest taking his/ her word for it. It is crucial to be aware of what is going on with your body, but if you find that you have an unhealthy obsession with reading about illnesses and diseases and then diagnosing yourself with every second disease that you come across, you may want to get this obsession checked as this is a symptom of a hypochondriac. Mostly Bs You are perfectly fine — need we say more? You know better than to obsess over the headache that you’ve been experiencing since morning or the flu caused by a change in weather. However, if any of these symptoms persist, don’t hesitate to get them checked. Remember that it is always good to get yourself checked when you’re feeling under the weather, even if you think it is a simple cough. As long as you don’t go bananas and assume you have lung cancer, you’re good to go.

a. True. b. False. 4. For those who are over 40-years-old: I get yearly full-body check-ups, so there is no need for me to check my blood pressure levels at home. a. True. b. False. 5. Feeling light-headed or dizzy when I stand up after sitting down for prolonged periods (this suggests low blood pressure) is nothing to worry about. a. True. b. False. 6. If you suffer from blood pressure, you don’t need to take medication that your doctor has prescribed when you’re feeling fine. a. True. b. False. 7. If you discover that you suffer from high/ low blood pressure, you should just hit the gym like a maniac in order to bring it under control. a. True. b. False. 8. In a blood pressure reading, it is important that both readings are under the normal limit. a. True. b. False.

UndERStAnding pRESSURE Blood pressure is often referred to by the medical fraternity as the ‘silent killer,’ because of the paucity of symptoms that high or low blood pressure presents. You may suffer from high or low blood pressure without even realising it, and in the long run, this can prove to be fatal. So, it’s important to be aware of the basics of blood pressure. Tally the following points with your answers to learn more about blood pressure:

>> Consult your doctor to keep a tab on your blood pressure levels

1. Answer: B. False.

Blood pressure issues are not necessarily fatal, but heart attacks and strokes can be, right? Both these conditions can be caused by high blood pressure, and so, not taking high or low blood pressure seriously will be a mistake.

7. Answer: B. False.

2. Answer: B. False.

The reason for this belief is that sodium, a common ingredient in table salt, is among the several factors that can cause high blood pressure. But, eliminating just table salt won’t do much — you also need to avoid certain types of cheese that are high in sodium and read labels on packaged food, as salt is used as a preservative in several items. Also, remember that sodium is an important mineral that your body requires for its health. Furthermore, a few studies suggest that there is no reason for a healthy person to completely cut out table salt, as this will have no effect on either increasing or lowering the risk of suffering from high blood pressure. So, you should take the connection between salt and blood pressure with a pinch of salt.

3. Answer: A. True.

There are no two ways about this — red wine in moderation can improve your heart health, but enough studies have shown that regularly drinking alcohol increases your blood pressure and puts you at risk of suffering from a stroke or heart failure.

6. Answer: B. False.

As we explained earlier, high or low blood pressure doesn’t present itself with many symptoms. So, focussing only on how you feel can mislead you into believing that your blood pressure levels are normal, when in fact, they are probably not. The only person who can tell you this is your doctor. If you don’t want to consume too much medication, ask him to wean you off by suggesting lifestyle changes that can help you lower your blood pressure. However, never stop taking medication mid-course as it can have severe consequences.

4. Answer: B. False.

Once you cross the age of 40, it is prudent to invest in a blood pressure monitor (your doctor can recommend a good one) because blood pressure issues don’t come with many symptoms. So, it is possible that you won’t discover that you’re afflicted by high blood pressure simply because it isn’t time for your yearly checkup.

5. Answer: A. True.

If you’ve been sitting for too long, standing up will naturally result in low blood pressure, which is why you feel dizzy and light-headed. This sort of low blood pressure is nothing to worry about. However, if you constantly suffer from headaches and feel dizzy every time you get up, you should visit your doctor.

Exercise is a great way to lower blood pressure. However, working out without any regard for how your activities affect your body can actually harm you. If you smoke, are over 40years-old, are obese, suffer from a chronic health condition or have had a heart attack, you need an exercise routine that has been vetted by your doctor. Also, remember that the exercises you need are not those that are usually performed in gyms (anaerobic). You need aerobic activities such as swimming or cycling, which will actually benefit your cardiovascular health.

8. Answer: B. False.

Medical opinion suggests that your body has the ability to handle high systolic pressure (the top number) better than high diastolic pressure (the bottom number). However, this shouldn’t worry you, because understanding the nuances of your blood pressure is best left in the hands of your doctor. Generally speaking, if either of your numbers is above normal, it’s a cause for concern. What will differ, based on what number is higher, is not whether you need to get treated, but what kind of medication you require — which is something that your doctor is in the best position to figure out.

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MUMBAI | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2015 >> Beto Perez gave birth to the concept of Zumba Fitness

umba’s popularity has taken the world by storm, and its effectiveness is unquestionable. This dance-based fitness programme provides a much-needed break from the monotony of your gym routine and is physically as well as mentally beneficial. The programme was created by Beto Perez, who recently visited India to conduct a Zumba masterclass, that was hosted by our very own Zumba Education Specialist (ZES), Sucheta Pal. We spoke to him before the event, which took place this Sunday at The Lalit, and found out what he has to say about Zumba and fitness. n Zumba seems like the perfect exercise right now, but there was a time when it didn’t even exist. How did it come about? Was it an epiphany of sorts, where you thought, ‘you know what, let me combine dance with exercise!’ I have always been passionate about dancing — as a child, I loved watching the musical, Grease. Zumba came about when I taught my very first class at the age of 16, in my hometown Cali, in Colombia. I showed up to the class (at this time it was just a regular aerobics class), but it didn’t have the music that is typically used in an aerobics class. I had to improvise by using personal favourites that I had on tape — traditional Latin salsa and Merengue. This was the moment when the Zumba fitness party was born. The entire class enjoyed the music; they were smiling ear-to-ear and dancing, so I continued teaching it the same way and the class kept growing. Once I brought this concept to the US and met my business partners, the success was reconfirmed and Zumba Fitness was trademarked in 2001. Today, Zumba draws out the passion that lives deep within everyone. It’s a feeling that moves you not only in a physical sense, but emotionally as well, telling you to break free and bust a move. It’s a feeling that stays with you long after a Zumba class is over. n Apart from the obvious physical benefits, what are the other takeaways from Zumba? Its emotional aspects! Zumba connects with your mind, body and soul, and gives

ExErcisE in disguisE Beto Perez, the creator of Zumba, was in Mumbai recently, to conduct India’s biggest Zumba masterclass. Dev Goswami spoke to him about the dance fitness programme and more

you a platform to meet new friends and be part of something bigger. We hear several stories about weight loss, but even more about Zumba helping people to fight depression and get through chemotherapy, as well as to gain confidence and courage to end a bad relationship or ask for that raise at work. The stories are endless! n Almost every photograph of a Zumba class shows an exhilarated group of people having a whole lot of fun. Can you give our readers an insight into what a Zumba class is actually like? It’s like going to a concert and dancing to your favourite music, except that you’re exercising and you don’t even realise it! We call it exercise in disguise. Next time you go to a nightclub, think of Zumba, because it’s basically the same experience — dancing and smiling with your friends to your favourite songs.

>> Sucheta Pal and Beto recently organised a Zumba masterclass in Mumbai

n This is your first trip to India. What are you looking forward to the most? I can’t wait to meet the new Zumba instructors in the community, as well as introduce some people to Zumba for the first time. It’s always fun to visit new cultures and see how Zumba is the thread that binds everyone together, no matter

where you’re from. I am also looking forward to the food! n From a lean, supple body to a muscular body with six-packs, the definition of fitness changes almost every year. How do you define fitness? Fitness is something that you should want to do, and not something that you have to do. It means something different to everyone, but it’s not about staring at yourself in the mirror when you’re lifting weights or barely being able to walk the next day. As long as you’re performing a workout that motivates you and makes you feel good, that’s what fitness is. n We’re seeing the rise of non-conventional workouts that focus as much on having fun as they do on fitness. Do you think that the world is slowly moving to workouts such as Zumba? People are already moving in that direction. We know that group fitness classes have been very popular. In fact, we’ve seen a huge jump in the number of people logging in group exercises on their wearable technology. For instance, the average Jawbone user, who logs a Zumba class, averages almost 8,000 steps per class! Most programs target 10,000 steps a day, and that’s 80% of your goal in just one hour of a Zumba class. When people see such results from their classes while they are actually enjoying the workout, we’ll definitely continue to see a rise in popularity toward workouts such as Zumba. n If you had one line to convince our readers about why they should pick Zumba, what would you say? “Fitness without the sacrifice.”

Quick-fire n A celebrity whom you admire for his/ her fitness: Shakira n A song (or more!) that your Zumba session is incomplete without: Descarga de la luz by Orquesta de la Luz; Apretaito al Pick up by Mr Black; Cali Pachanguero by Grupo Niche n One food item that you would never touch: Pork n One unhealthy food item that you cannot get enough of: Ice-cream! n An exercise that you would never perform or an equipment that you would never use: The shake weight! (Editor’s note: This is a modified dumbbell in which the weights are attached to the grip through a spring, causing the weights to vibrate and oscillate during exercise, supposedly to increase its effects.) n A misconception about fitness that you’d like to change: That fitness can’t be fun — no pain no gain. We say, all gain, no pain!

The science of breakups Afternoon Despatch & Courier

Dealing with a breakup can be extremely hard. But, did you know that apart from affecting your mental state, it also ignites certain physical reactions? Yamini Walia & Sara Shah tell you more about this full-body blow

ou’ve just been through a terrible breakup, and you’re not in a good place, emotionally or mentally. However, have you ever wondered how your sad state of mind affects you physically? While mental anguish is an obvious, natural reaction to a breakup, there are several other changes taking place inside your body. From your brain, hormones, stomach and immune system, to your skin and hair, a breakup affects several body parts. Read on to find out about your body’s physiological reaction to a breakup.

>> Your brain can suffer even if you glance at the picture of your partner after a bad breakup

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glands into a tizzy. Because of the stress of a breakup, your adrenal glands begin to produce the hormones cortisol and adrenaline in larger amounts, both of which significantly heightens your stress response. While these hormones will go back to a normal level once you have simmered down, your blood pressure will shoot up — depending on the severity of the breakup and the stress that follows.

BUSTed Brain A breakup can significantly impact your brain as well. Even a momentary glance at a picture of the two of you together or seeing your partner again can cause blood to rush to the ventral tegmental area, which is the pleasure centre of your brain. The prefrontal cortext (the command centre of your brain) lights up, resulting in cravings — especially for your ex-partner, comfort and security. And, if you’re wondering why you’ve been aching all over instead of just around your heart, it is because of an influx of blood into your secondary somatosensory cortex and the dorsal posterior insula — both of which are parts of your brain that are involved in producing physical pain.

TerriBle TUMMy

A heart break can make your skin sad, sallow and dull. And, since you are bound to encounter a lot of stress after a breakup, it will also increase production of the stress hormone, cortisol. This hormone causes oil to build up underneath your skin, which clogs your pores and results in acne.

That large tub of double-chocolate ice-cream may be the only thing that your body craves during a breakup — apart from your ex, of course. However, lay off the ice-cream, because after a breakup, your stressed nervous system slows down your digestive system. This results in an upset tummy, as well as loss of appetite.

Harrowed Hair

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If you’re emotionally shattered, your hair follicles can enter a state called telogen effluvium, which is basically a resting phase. During this state, your hair stops growing and after a while, it will start falling out.

As if the pain of a breakup isn’t enough, you’re down with the flu as well. Perfect timing, right? Well, it’s not as much of a coincidence as you think. This happens because the stress of rejection agitates your body’s immune system, which in turn results in cell-damaging inflammation. This tires your immune system and before you know it, you’ll be down with the flu. Hang in there and stay strong, because just like your heartache, it won’t last forever.

Sad Skin

UnHaPPy HorMoneS Your partner (or should we say ex) probably did not realise that they were powerful enough to send your adrenal

« Know more STDS you can conTracT wiThouT having Sex

Contrary to popular belief, it is possible to contract certain sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) without engaging in sexual intercourse. Sara Shah brings you a list

Molluscum Contagiosum

ontracting a sexually transmitted disease through a sexual encounter is a scary thought. However, what’s scarier is that you don’t even need to engage in sexual intercourse to contract one. While most STDs are contracted by the exchange of bodily fluids, there are several other ways you can end up suffering from one, even if you’re sexually inactive. Read on to find out more.

This condition is more likely to affect sexually active adults. The symptoms are quite gory, but (surprisingly), are not painful, and include lumps on your genitals that multiply and cause panic. Apart from sexual contact, the condition is spread through sports such as wrestling, as well as through tanning beds, chairs in waxing parlous and by sharing clothes with an infected person. This virus usually subsides on its own, but can be scraped off as well (only by a doctor) and usually doesn’t come back.

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

Trichomoniasis

HPV is not an actual disease, but is defined as a sexually transmitted infection, and is more common than you think. Several studies have shown that almost half of the sexually active population is likely to contract this infection at some point in their lives. It doesn’t display any definitive symptoms and mostly goes away on its own, so you may not even realise that you suffer from it. But, this is only true for low-risk HPV. When it comes to high-risk HPV, you may notice symptoms such as bumps and warts that are flat or raised, flesh-coloured and look like a cauliflower. Something as innocent as shaking hands with infected people who haven’t washed their hands properly after visiting the restroom, can lead to you contracting the infection. Another reason for you to be wary is that there is no cure for HPV, though there are several treatments for its symptoms.

This isn’t a well-known disease, but it is one of the most common and (thankfully) easily curable diseases, responding well to antibiotics. You can contract this simply by touching an inanimate object such as a dirty towel or a used sex toy. Symptoms include irritation in your genitals and foul-smelling discharge.

Herpes

There are essentially two types of Herpes — HSV-1 and HSV-2, which are oral and genital respectively. But, studies have shown that both types can occur almost anywhere on the body and the symptoms include cold sores or genital sores. Avoid sharing clothes, razors and utensils with an infected person, because there is no known cure for this virus although the symptoms subside on their own and can also be eased with medication.

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dear Barbara, Over the past few days, I’ve noticed a swelling on one of my fingers, just below my nail. It has come up on just one finger, and is tender to touch. The affected area has become reddish in colour and is painful when I apply pressure to it. It doesn’t really affect my daily life, but I’m worried about whether I’m ignoring something serious. Do I need to visit a doctor? — sujata sharma, malad dear sujata, What you’ve described sounds like a condition known as paronychia. It’s basically a skin infection that is caused due to bacteria or fungi. Unless the swelling is very large, it is not something to worry about, and you can’t treat it by soaking your fingers in warm water and using an antifungal cream to clear the infection. However, if you’re diabetic, you should visit your doctor, as this may be an indication of an aggravating condition. Also, remember to keep your hands and feet dry and clean, avoid biting your nails or picking at the skin around your nails and wear gloves if your hands are frequently exposed to harsh chemicals.

dear Barbara, I’ve recently started swimming in order to stay fit. I love this form of exercise and want to continue with it. However, I think that the frequent trips to the pool are damaging my hair. It has become dry and frazzled and I am worried that in the long run, I’ll end up causing some serious damage. Is there anything I can do? I really don’t want to give up swimming! — sagar varma, goregaon dear sagar, The chorine that is used to disinfect the water in swimming pools is the reason for your dry hair. What you need to do is limit its exposure to the water by wearing a swimming cap. Also remember to shower before you step into the pool — your hair will absorb the clean water and so, will be less affected by the chorine water in the pool. Another tip to follow is to shampoo your hair after you step out of the pool — however, make sure that you use an extremely mild shampoo to prevent dry hair. Follow up with a conditioner in order to keep your hair moisturised. We recommend using a leave-in conditioner for a hassle-free experience.

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Put to the test

When it comes to home remedies for healthy hair, coconut oil is one of the most commonly used ingredients. But, is it really effective? Dev Goswami & Yamini Walia speak to a couple of experts to find out

oconut oil may not be a remedy that is as common as a spoonful of haldi (turmeric) and water to beat a cough, but it is a favoured haircare item in several homes. Most of us will recall being forced to head to school with our hair plastered with coconut oil. And as Dr. Apratim Goel, a cosmetic dermatologist & laser surgeon at Cutis Skin Studio, tells us, coconut oil has been used since ancient times, especially in the coastal regions of India, Indonesia, Thailand and the Caribbean islands. In fact, a few brands have even managed to achieve mega success based on just one product — coconut oil. So, it has to be extremely healthy, right? Not quite. Dr. Apratim explains, “Coconut oil on its own does not have many benefits apart from conditioning your hair and treating a dry scalp. What makes it popular is its low cost and easy availability.” So, should you include this hair and skincare product in your beauty regime? Read on to find out.

>> Coconut oil, mixed with lavender oil, will lower stress and induce sleep

The BenefiTs Coconut oil may not be an item that you need to include in your haircare routine, but it does have a few benefits. Here we list out a few. n Use as a conditioner: Warm coconut oil works as a very good conditioner for your hair. In fact, most conditioners contain coconut oil extracts, which give your hair a soft, glossy appearance. Dr. Apratim explains, “You can use a few drops of coconut oil to massage your scalp and then apply the rest gently to your hair strands.” This will condition and moisturise your hair. n Prevent hairfall: If you suffer from excessive hairfall, then coconut oil can work wonders. It helps to treat brittle hair that doesn’t break from the roots, but from the hair shaft. Mixing coconut oil with mustard oil or amla (gooseberry) juice and applying the mixture to your hair is an effective home remedy, which will help prevent hairfall that is caused by breakage. n Get rid of lice: Lice is a common hair problem amongst children and sometimes, for adults as well. To protect your hair from lice, coat wet hair with coconut oil and comb it using a fine-toothed comb — this is an easy way to remove lice without having to pull or tug at your hair, which can cause your hair to break. n Relieve stress: An oil massage is a great stress buster. And, using coconut oil for your massage is a good idea. Dr. Apratim explains, “Mixing lavender oil or lavender extracts with coconut oil and then massaging your scalp before you go to bed is a great way to fight stress. It also induces a good night’s sleep.”

ways To use iT Applying coconut oil to your hair and scalp is not the only way to use this product. Dr. Bharti Magoo, aesthetic &

The disadvanTages Coconut oil does have a few disadvantages. So, if you plan on adding it to your beauty routine, keep the following points in mind.

Chemically refined

anti-ageing physician at Golden Touch Clinic, tells us about a few innovative ways that you can use this oil.

hair

n Juice a carrot (drink it for its benefits or

use it for cooking), and mix the grated remains with coconut oil. Apply the mixture on to your scalp and let it sit for around 30 minutes. Rinse it with water in order to add a healthy shine to your hair. n Apply a mixture of coconut oil, almond meal and black sesame seeds to your hair in order to avoid premature grey hair. n Applying a mixture of coconut oil and apple cider vinegar to your hair helps to combat itching and dandruff.

The risk of chemically refined, bleached and deodorised coconut oil is quite high. Such oils do not retain much of the oil’s healing properties. Dr. Bharti recommends that you use cold pressed or virgin oils, or pick mechanically hand pressed oils, as they retain their medicinal properties and are a healthier option.

Too oily

It is important to apply the right amount of oil to your hair. If you douse your hair in coconut oil, not only will the treatment prove ineffective, you will also end up with greasy, oily hair.

dandruff or skin irritation

Coconut oil can induce dandruff because your oily hair will attract dust. This doesn’t mean that you need to avoid using it completely — this effect is usually seen when you don’t wash your hair properly after oiling your hair.

skin

n Mix coconut oil with sandalwood oil,

add a few leaves of saffron, haldi (turmeric) and tulsi (Holy basil) and then massage it on to your skin every day for one week — this will add a healthy glow to your face and body. n Applying a mixture of coconut oil, mashed avocado and pomegranate to your skin will help diminish stretch marks and scars. n Mix coconut oil with neem, tulsi and khus-khus. This mixture can help to reduce the appearance of the physical, skin-based symptoms of conditions such as psoriasis and dermatitis.

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BJP has pressed ‘panic button’: Kejriwal NATION

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NEWS IN BRIEF

N Jaitley asks bureaucrats to give news alongwith politicians

New Delhi: Highlighting that media scape has undergone changes, Information and Broadcasting Minister Arun Jaitley encouraged bureaucrats to disseminate news with "restraint" and without "propaganda" while suggesting that politicians should take a lead in this endeavour. Addressing a workshop for bureaucrats on communication here, he said the camera has transformed news and media organisations have even begun setting the agenda to which the other institutions were only responding.

Govt’s big hiring drive to recruit over 62,000 constables

New Delhi: In one of its biggest recruitment drives, government has announced hiring of over 62,000 young men and women as constables in central paramilitary and police organisations this year. The candidates will be hired by central forces like CRPF, BSF, ITBP, SSB, CISF, NIA and SSF as the Union Home Ministry launched the mega-drive of hiring workforce for these security organisations in the last about five years. Apart from reservation for SC/ST and OBC candidates, relaxation of applicable age has been made for the children and dependents of the victims of 2002 Gujarat riots and 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

Indian firm says it has developed four advanced radar systems

New Delhi: An Indian company claimed to have indigenously developed four advanced dual-use radar systems capable of 3D bird detection and deterrence, besides UAV tracker and foliage penetration, a first for the domestic defence industry. The radars would have a global launch in the upcoming Aero India air show in Bengaluru. "OIS Advanced Technology has the IP rights for these four radars. We are launching these advanced radar systems for global markets, in essence taking Indian intellectual property and manufactured product to advance our expanded vision of taking Make in India to the world," Sanjay Bhandari, Founder- Chairman and Managing Director of the firm said here. The company said its 3D Bird Detection, Tracking and Monitoring and Deterrence Radar System is a global first.

ew Delhi: Exuding confidence that his party will come to power in Delhi, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal today said the BJP has pressed the "panic button" and was now resorting to "politics of poison" to avoid a defeat. Five days ahead of the voting to the 70-member Delhi assembly, Kejriwal predicted that Congress will not win even a single seat which will obviate the need for him to take that party's support as he had done in 2013 to form his short-lived 49-day government. The significance of election in Delhi went far beyond its borders and that was why the BJP was fielding its "big guns" for the campaigning, the former Delhi Chief Minister told PTI in an interview. "They have pressed the panic button and that is why you see all these big guns campaigning for the party," he said and accused them of resorting to personal attacks against him, his family and the community he belongs to. "This shows their (BJP's) desperation and frustration," he said. Referring to an attack on a South

Arvind Kejriwal speaks during his election campaign in New Delhi. Delhi church this morning, he said this was in keeping with the pattern adopted by BJP in Uttar Pradesh where the electorate was polarised at the time of last year's Lok Sabha elections and by-polls. "This is what is the politics of BJP. They will try to polarise the society... We do politics of love and affection

and they (BJP) do politics of poison," he said. Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's argument that it would be good to have a BJP government in Delhi which will work in tandem with BJP-led government at the Centre, he said he would work with Modi in a "constructive" spirit

if his party comes to power. On his rival chief ministerial candidate BJP's Kiran Bedi, with whom he worked closely during Anna Hazare's anti-graft agitation, Kejriwal said if she becomes Chief Minister, she will be like Manmohan Singh in the Congress party without a voice. He also said that the former IPS officer was fit for police and not for Chief Minister's post.Kejriwal said he was sorry for Bedi as she has been "gagged" by the BJP. Emphasising that it was "lives of Delhiites" who were facing corruption, high prices and issues of security which were at stake in this election, the 46-year-old bureaucrat-turned politician assured that like previous time, his party will reduce power tariff by half and come down hard on bribery. Asked whether he will again resort to dharna if he becomes Chief Minister, Kejriwal said "If need be I will do it again." "Depending on the requirement of the situation, I will do anything - discussion, debate or struggle," he said.

Prachi stokes fresh controversy BJP slams AAP for ‘twisting’ advertisement's tone, moves EC with communal rants B

adaun (UP): VHP leader Sadhvi Prachi has stoked fresh controversy by making inflammatory remarks on the issue of 'love jihad' and defending her statement that Hindu women should have four children. "They are trapping our daughters through 'love jihad'. These people who give birth to 35-40.... Are

Sadhvi Prachi spreading love jihad..... They are trying to make Hindustan into Darul Islam. When I made the remarks, it was as if the country was hit by a quake. The media said you have sparked an uproar with your remarks on four children. I said I have only advocated four children for Hindus not 40.... And it is important because the country needs it," the saffron clad leader said at a function

organised here by Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) which "felicitated" Hindus who have more than four children. Prachi had contested the 2012 Assembly elections on BJP ticket from Purkazi constituency in UP. She was among persons accused of inciting riots through their provocative speeches in Muzaffarnagar in 2013 and was later granted bail. The latest hate speech came despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi's warning to party leaders to restrain from making controversial comments which can overshadow his government's agenda of development and economic reforms. The BJP was quick to distance itself from Prachi's remarks, saying the party does not agree with such views and is not interested in discussing any such issue. "The BJP does not agree with any such comment. We do not think that the comments are correct. BJP does not want to discuss any issue other than good governance and even the people are not ready to accept any such discussion. Under such circumstances, there is no significance of such remarks," said chief of BJP's Uttar Pradesh unit Laxmikant Bajpai.

ew Delhi: The BJP filed a complaint against AAP with the Election Commission alleging that the party has violated the model code of conduct by trying to give "casteist and religious tone" to a "political statement" made by it in an advertisement. "We have highlighted to EC about the unfortunate incident of use of caste in the election process (by AAP) which is in violation to the code of conduct," Union Minister Piyush Goyal told reporters after meeting the EC officials here. "An advertisement by the BJP which alluded to the anarchist attitude, mindset and behaviour of the AAP has sought to be twisted into religious and castiest overtone, which is deplorable and blown out of context. We have appealed to the EC to take action against this kind of deplorable behaviour," he said. Earlier in the day, Arvind Kejriwal had accused BJP of attacking his community in its advertisement, which targetted the AAP chief for allegedly threatening to disrupt the Republic Day celebrations last year while complaining over not getting an invite this year.

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EC REVIEWS ANTI-BLACKMONEY MEASURES IN DELHI POLLS The Election Commission (EC) reviewed the expenditure and antiblackmoney monitoring processes in poll-bound Delhi as it instructed all observers to maintain a tight vigil in the last few days before the polling day this weekend. Officials said over two dozen EC nominated observers, including those from the Income Tax, Service Tax, Police and Excise departments, were directed to step up their vigil across all the 70 Assembly constituencies and their adjoining areas as the countdown to the polling day has begun.

Swine flu claim 10 more lives, toll climbs to 49 in Rajasthan J

aipur: Ten more people succumbed to swine flu in Rajasthan, taking the death toll in the state to 49 this year, health officials. Of the 10 deaths recorded on Sunday, five persons died in Ajmer, two in Jodhpur, one each in Nagaur, Jaipur and Tonk, an official of the state medical and health department said. The victims were admitted in state-run and private hospitals, they said.

Meanwhile, the health of former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, who had tested positive for swine flu, was said to be improving and was in better condition, his personal secretary told PTI. In a tweet, Gehlot said he had tested positive for the H1N1 virus but his condition has improved after starting treatment in time. Rajasthan had witnessed 49 deaths due to H1N1 virus in the New Year.

A train moves on Srinagar-Banihal railway track during heavy snowfall in Anantnag district of South Kashmir on Monday.

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PM has directed Finance Minister (Arun Jaitley) and me to prepare a policy to promote clean fuel. I have written to FM for tax exemption to manufacturers of clean fuel engines and suppliers of such fuel for five years which can be extended to another 5 years. A cabinet note will be floated in this regard within a month.

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Make ‘Growth With Equity’, Says Vice President

Hold Long Positions With Stop Loss At 15 DMA NSE India: CNX Nifty — Daily Market Report for: Tuesday (February 3, 2015) (Based on the activity of the previous trading day) by Dominic Rebello

REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY: The Nifty fell substantially on Monday (February 02, 2015) a net 11.50 points (0.13%) and closed at the 8797 point level. The market opened down with a gap at the 8802 points level. It then declined and registered the day’s low at the 8751 points level at 12.07 p.m. The index then rose sharply into the green and registered the day’s high at the 8840 points level at 2.06 p.m. It then dropped back into the red and turned into a range bound movement until closing at the day. The Nifty witnessed a volatile session, moved in a range of 90 points and closed below the psychologically important 8800 points level. Sentiment was bearish and amongst the 50 Nifty stocks 29 were losers, while 21 were gainers. Substantial buying was witnessed in capital goods and IT stocks, while substantilal selling was witnessed in FMCG stocks. TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: Volume: Volume (Qty shares) decreased 22.36%. This change is substantial but indicates a moderate participation by investors.

Market Breadth: Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was negative. Amongst all the traded stocks, 841 were gainers, 609 were losers and 37 remained unchanged. Slow Stochastic Indicator: The Slow Stochastic Oscillator has declined in the overbought zone. The Slow K line in the Stochastic Oscillator is below the slow D line (negative if it continues).

RSI Indicator: The RSI is above the 60 level but is now declining (negative if it continues).

MACD Indicator: The MACD is above zero but is declining (negative if it continues). It is above its 9-day Average (positive).

All the four averages are positively trended. Positive.

Overall Market Strength/Weakness: The indicators and oscillators discussed here are indicating a strong market but with a neutral bias. Support Levels: For short-term traders the immediate main support is at the 8608 points level. The next support is at the 8509 points level.

Resistance Levels The immediate main resistance is at the 8989 points level.

Pivot Point Analysis: For intra-day traders the support and resistance levels are calculated according to the pivot point theory and are: Pivot point = 8796 (This is the level where the trend is likely to change during intra-day). Support (1) = 8752. Support (2) = 8707. Resistance (1) = 8842. Resistance (2) = 8886.

OUTLOOK FOR TODAY:

On Japanese candlestick patterns the index has formed a doji pattern. This indicates indecisiveness amongst investors. The next candle formation will confirm whether the bias is towards the buy or sell side of the market. However, the index is below its 5 day moving average which is declining. This is negative. But, the index is still above its 15, 25 and 200 days moving averages and all the three averages are rising and also positively trended. Further, the velocity parameters continue to remain positively trended. Both these indicate a positive bias. Investors are advised to hold long positions but with a strict stop loss at the 15-day average at the 8657 point’s level.

Work with strict stop losses on all positions

ADX Indicator & DI Lines: The +DI line is above the –DI line but both lines are converging (negative if it continues). The ADX is flat while the Market Index is falling. No signal here. MOVING AVERAGES (TREND INDICATORS) The index: Is below its 5-day average (at 8876) Negative. Is above its 15-day average (at 8657) Positive. Is above its 25-day average (at 8497) Positive. Is above its 200-day average (at 7838) Positive.

Disclaimer: Investment recommendations made in ‘ADC’ are for information purposes only and derived from sources that are deemed to be reliable but their accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. ‘ADC’ or the analyst/writer does not accept any liability for the use of this column for the buying or selling of securities. Readers of this newspaper who buy or sell securities based on the information in this newspaper are solely responsible for their actions. ‘ADC’ and/or its affiliates and/or employees and/or the author, his company or his acquaintances may have interests/ positions, financial or otherwise in the securities mentioned in this newspaper.

Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari yesterday urged captains of Indian industry to embrace the concept of ‘growth with equity’ as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility motto. “Empirical evidence shows that growth without equity is not sustainable in the long run. On the other hand, desired levels of equity or inclusion cannot be attained without rapid and sustained growth. Hence the solution is not in ‘either-or’ but in ‘both’” he said. Ansari while addressing a Financial Conclave organized by the Indian Merchants’ Chamber in Mumbai said businesses promote growth directly by increasing production and output and they help in inclusion by generating productive employment and creating wealth. Some estimates indicate that CSR commitments from companies can amount to as much as Rs. 20,000 crores. Ansari said there was greater potential for CSR efforts from the business community. “The answer however does not lie in enacting new laws to make CSR mandatory for all. It has a greater chance of success through voluntary commitments by all able enterprises, in private or public sector. This would be a win-win proposition for the businesses and the society in which they exist and flourish” he said.

ICAI To Launch New Curriculum In 2016 Targeting Foreign Jobs

Keeping in mind the international job market for Indian Chartered Accountants, Institute of Chartered Accountant of India (ICAI) is preparing a new curriculum, to be launched in 2016, ICAI officials said yesterday. "There is plenty of opportunity for our CAs in foreign countries. Our new curriculum will help them in getting foreign jobs," ICAI president, K Raghu, said here while inaugurating the newly constructed CA branch building. "We are preparing a new curriculum which would be global and modern. It will help our CAs to compete globally. It will also help them to build careers in foreign countries. New curriculum will be launched in 2016," he said. He said that with boosting economy and development across all sectors in the country, demand for CAs from India is on the rise. Presently, 2.40 lakh CAs are registered with ICAI, while around 8.47 lakh students are pursuing the course at ICAI's 147 branches spread all over the country, Raghu added.

MNCs May Have To Disclose Details Of HQ Ops To I-T Dept

Multinational companies operating in India will soon have to disclose details of their operations at the country of residence and their revenue income to the Income Tax authorities. The Budget for 2015-16 may contain provisions relating to the Global Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) rules, which are aimed at collecting a fair share of taxes from multinationals operating in different tax jurisdictions, a source said. "Some provisions related to BEPS are likely to be included in the Budget. These may include the MNCs providing their details of operations at their headquarters or the country from where they are operating their business in India," the source added. The move would help in assessment of future tax liability of subsidiaries of MNCs in India as the details would help bring in clarity in transfer pricing.

Quick Heal Launches Nationwide Consumer Programme

Quick Heal Technologies has launched a national consumer awareness programme on the need for installing anti-virus software in computers, laptops, mobile phones and other digital devices. As part of this initiative, the Company has launched the Quick Heal Khareedo Gaadi Jeeto Contest from now to May 15, 2015. All anti-virus buyers will have a chance to get assured gifts such as Royal Enfield, Honda Activa, Laptops, LED TV sets, and Digital Cameras to name a few. The grand winner of the contest will win a brand-new, sparkling Ford EcoSport as part of the initiative.

Largest Loungewear Showroom Opens In City

Ashapura Intimates Fashion has opened its new flagship “Valentine Loungewear Showroom” at Mulund. The showroom has the distinction to be the first ever largest loungewear showroom in Maharashtra. It has been spread over two floors modeled on international architectural design, having glittering and distinctive presence in the up-market Mulund shopping locality. The showroom was recently inaugurated by Harshad H. Thakkar, CMD of Ashapura Intimates Fashion of Ashapura –Valentine Group.

BROKERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS Religare calls a ‘Buy’ on Gujarat Industries Power CMP: Rs. 85

Target: Rs. 135

Angel Broking calls a ‘Buy’ on Indag Rubber CMP: Rs. 924

Target: Rs. 992

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NEWS FLASH

Tata Motors' sales up 5.19% in Jan Ashok Leyland Jan sales up 35.58% at 10,639 units General Motors sales down 16% at 4,667 units in Jan VE Commercial Vehicles sales jump 25.07% in Jan Hyundai's Jan sales decline 1.4% to 44,784 units Mahindra & Mahindra sales fall 6% in Jan TVS Motor Jan sales up 1.22% to 1,88,598 units.

Sharp Jump In FY13-14 Some Expect A Rate Cut, Others Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t GDP Post Rebasing Exercise Monetary Policy Review today

By Deepak Sahijwala

he RBI is to announce the Sixth Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Review today. This would be against a backdrop of a 25 bps rate cut invoked on 15, January 2015. The reduction in interest rates earlier this month is based on the premise that the inflation number has come down and would remain range bound in the next few months. It may be recollected that the RBI had targeted a CPI inflation target of 8% for January 2015 and 6% for January 2016. While the inflation number has increased in December relative to November, it is within these broad targets. So the question is: given the present market conditions and as more regional central banks loosen reins, can another rate cut be expected? Since the unscheduled rate cut in mid-Jan, the next question for the RBI is not â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ifâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; but â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;whenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; further cuts will be delivered. As a base case, we do not expect a rate cut at todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s RBI meeting, but given benign market conditions and as more regional central banks loosen reins, the risks of a follow-up rate cut in Feb cannot be dismissed completely. We look for another 50bps cuts by the Jun quarterâ&#x20AC;? says DBS Bank, India. Jayant Manglik, President-retail distribution, Religare Securities is of

the opinion that "Though majority of participants are expecting unchanged stance after an off-policy rate cut in January but they would widely keep an eye on the central bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guidance regarding the quantum of rate cuts during the course of 2015â&#x20AC;? .Kiran Kumar Kavikondala, Director & CEO, WealthRays Securities says â&#x20AC;&#x153;RBI policy was eyed by market participants keeping rate sensitive under pressure yesterday. The tone of RBI governor and views on inflation and further rate cuts will be watched out forâ&#x20AC;?. CARE Ratings is of the view that since there has been no new development in the economy between the earlier rate cut announced and the policy date, there is no expectation of a rate cut this time. However, we do not rule a further cut of 25 bps in case the RBI has in mind lowering the rates substantially by 50 bps in Q4-FY15, with the January rate cut being the first tranche. RBI has been targeting inflation for conduct of monetary policy and as can be seen, both the indices have been moving downwards. While the January number could move upwards given that the high base effect has become weak, the CPI inflation rate would continue to be in the 5-5.5% range to provide comfort that inflation would rein low. Global commodity prices con-

tinue to remain low especially crude oil which gives comfort that inflation will be range bound in the downward direction. A concern however is still on the food side as the rabi sowing data indicates that the area under cultivation up to 23rd January was 6% lower at the aggregate level with lower levels across wheat, coarse cereals, pulses and oil seeds. This factor will be looked at closely by the RBI to gauge the potential impact on future inflation. Based on all these factors which normally influence the central bank when taking a decision, it does appear that while the route ahead will be further cuts in the interest rate, there may not be a pressing need to do so again today. The Union Budget is to be announced on the 28th and the thrust of the same as well as the borrowing programme and the RBIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own conjectures of movements in deposits and credit in FY16 would have a bearing on the phasing of rate cuts process. However, Care believes that â&#x20AC;&#x153; if the RBI does cut rates by another 25 bps, it can be surmised that it was the initial plan to cut rates by 50 bps in two tranches. It may be pointed out that while some banks have lowered their deposit rates, only few have cut lending rates as yet. The market believes that these cuts will be invoked in Marchâ&#x20AC;?.

LIC Nomura Launches Midcap Fund Objective of the scheme is to generate long term capital appreciation by investing mainly in equity and equity related instruments of midcap companies

Under this scheme, the minimum balance to be maintained by the investor in the Scheme is Rs. 1000/-. Other than market related activities, in the event of a redemption/ switch- out/ STP/ SWP, if the redemption amount falls below he required level i.e. Rs. 1000/- and the unit holder does not cover amount of redemption request, then the Mutual Fund will be authorized to redeem all the units in the folio and By Dominic Rebello send the redemption proceeds to the unit holder. IC Nomura Mutual Fund, yesterNobutaka Kitajima, Chief Investday, launched its LIC Nomura ment Officer- Equity is the fund MF Mid Cap Fund which is an Open manager for this scheme to be coEnded Equity Fund. The New Fund managed by Sachin Relekar, AssisOffer (NFO) opened for yesterday tant General Manager. Speaking on and will close on February 16, 2015. the launch, Nilesh Sathe, Director & The scheme offers return to in- Chief Executive Officer, LIC Nomura MF said â&#x20AC;&#x153;Through this scheme we aim to establish a longterm connect with investors. This product is ideal for investors looking for appreciation through long term investment and at a risk quotient. This product is another step in our effort towards serving specific needs of the investors and helping vestors with an objective of long them strengthens their portfolioâ&#x20AC;?. term capital appreciation by investThe investment objective of the ing substantially in portfolio of eq- scheme is to generate long term uity and equity linked instruments capital appreciation by investing of midcap companies. mainly in equity and equity related Minimum application amount instruments of midcap compafor Dividend and Growth option is nies. The scheme may also invest a Rs. 5000/- and thereafter in multi- certain portion of its corpus in debt ple of Re. 1/- on fresh purchase. and money securities.

The funds will be invested only in those money market instruments that are related investment grade by a domestic credit rating agency authorized to carry out such activity, such as CRISIL, ICRA, CARE, etc. which the Investment Manager believes to be equivalent quality. The benchmark index for the fund is CNX Midcap Index.

However, the upward revision of growth for 2013-14 need not necessarily imply an upside to growth estimates in the current fiscal By A Business Reporter

he Indian Statistics agency released the re-based and revised GDP growth numbers last Friday. The Key changes included: base year was revised up to 2011-12 from 2004-05; this pushed up FY12/13 (year ending Mar13) growth to 5.1% from 4.5% earlier; more notably, FY13/14 growth was revised up sharply to 6.9% from 4.7% previous; here on, GDP at market prices will be used as the main gauge for growth (instead of factor prices), along with the Gross Value added (GVA) at basic prices; and current account and fiscal ratios are unaffected with the nominal GDP largely unchanged. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released the new series of national accounts for fiscal years 2012 to 2014. The new series has revised upwards fiscal 2014 real GDP growth to 6.9%, compared to 5.0% as per the old series, indicating a sharper pick-up in growth than that suggested by the old series. GDP at factor cost will, henceforth, be replaced by gross value added (GVA) at basic prices, which is the practice in OECD countries. This will facilitate international comparability of data. CSO in its press release notes â&#x20AC;&#x153;As is the practice internationally, industry-wise estimates will be presented as Gross Value Added (GVA) at basic prices, while GDP at market prices will henceforth be referred to as GDP.â&#x20AC;? So there will be only one estimate of GDP.

However Crisil Research believes that â&#x20AC;&#x153;the upward revision of growth for 2013-14 need not necessarily imply an upside to growth estimates in the current fiscal. We will revisit our GDP growth outlook (at 5.5% and 6.3% for 2014-15 and 2015-16 respectively) once CSO releases Q3 estimates for 2014-15 on February 9â&#x20AC;?. At face value, these revisions bring Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growth calculations on-par with global practices, as prices are captured at the consumer level rather than ex-factory costs. Other key changes included expansion in the basket to incorporate previously under-represented and informal sectors. Says DBS Bank, India the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Implications of this revised set of data on other economic aspects is however unclear. With last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growth revised up to 6.9%, the economy seems to have fared much better than previously thought and higher than potential growth at ~6%. The slack in the economy is not as significant, raising doubts on the headroom for further monetary easing. But on the other hand, this strong growth pace does not square with the weak industrial production data, core industries index and other lead indicators for economic activity. More details will be forthcoming alongside the Oct-Dec14 GDP (3Q FY14/15) release on 9 Febâ&#x20AC;?. Separately, Apr-Dec fiscal deficit overshot the annual deficit target as revenues continue to fall short of budgeted pace. Nonetheless, the FY14/15 deficit target at -4.1% of GDP is likely to be met. Recent increases in excise duties, savings from diesel deregulation, seasonal boost to revenues and likelihood of further expenditure cuts will help to meet the 4.1% of GDP target. A late push to revive divestment proceeds is underway.

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Crime show

ID-Investigation Discovery will reopen some of the most memorable cases for its viewers in its new series 'A Crime To Remember'. Viewers can look forward to

THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN

Having bought a model ship, the Unicorn, for a pound off a market stall Tintin is initially puzzled that the sinister Mr. Sakharine should be so eager to buy it from him, resorting to murder and kidnapping Tintin - accompanied by his marvellous dog Snowy - to join him and his gang as they sail to Morocco on an old cargo ship. Sakharine has bribed the crew to revolt against the ship’s master, drunken Captain Haddock, but Tintin, Snowy and Haddock escape, arriving in Morocco at the court of a sheikh, who also has a model of the Unicorn. Haddock tells Tintin that over three hundred years earlier his ancestor Sir Francis Haddock was forced to scuttle the original Unicorn when attacked by a piratical forebear of Sakharine but he managed to save his treasure and provide clues to its location in three separate scrolls, all of which were secreted in models of the Unicorn. HBO, 9 p.m.

TU MERA HERO

SOAPS & SERIALS

Govind Narayan realizes that Titu has escaped from the sangeet, and everyone goes out to look for him. Meanwhile, a child Channu has fallen into a bore well. Will Titu manage to run away or will Channu’s plight make him stop? Star Pl us, 8 p.m .

BIGGEST AND BADDEST

From the killer Cassowaries of Australia, to the largest wild hogs in Texas and Florida, from legendary Anacondas in exotic Guyana, to the hugest Asian elephants in Nepal, follow adventurer and biologist Niall McCann as he goes to the extremes on this ultimate quest to seek out these fantastic animals on Animal Planet’s BIGGEST AND BADDEST. Anim al Plan et, 9 p.m.

THE GADGET SHOW

THE GADGET SHOW on Discovery Science reviews all the latest and future technology to give the viewers an insight into tomorrow’s gadgets today. Follow the Gadget Show team of experts as they test a variety of consumer products in its own unique style, making them entertaining and accessible to the viewer. Di scover y Sci en ce, 9 p.m.

WHO THE BLEEP DID I MARRY?

WHO THE BLEEP DID I MARRY? on ID – Investigation Discovery showcases spouses of liars, cheaters, and thieves, whose women have unknowingly signed up for much more than a happy honeymoon and a new last name. Don’t miss the show as it each episode tells the story of an “I do” turned “You did WHAT?” ID, 11 p.m .

SAVAGE FAMILY DIGGERS

Former professional wrestler Ric “Heavy Metal” Savage has hit lucky in his hunt for priceless relics that are buried beneath the backyards of everyday Americans. Ric discovers, digs and flips relics, artifacts, and historical treasures alongside his eclectic team of fellow relic hunters – Bob the artifact expert, Rue the adrenaline-pumping brute and Guiseppe the heavy-machinery

Tu Mera Hero, Star Plus, 8 p.m.

man. Together they turn these hidden gems into a hefty profit. Discover y, 10 p.m.

CHAKRAVARTIN ASHOKA SAMRAT

In tonight’s episode we will see, Shubhadrangi teaching few Brahmin boys while Bindusara swathed in bandages gazes at her. However, just then he gets flashes of the attack and feeling disturbed, he decides to go away. But Shubhadrangi stops him. Bindusara finds himself attracted to her because of her principles in life and renames her name as DHARMA. He proposes to her and they get married. But the morning after the wedding, Mir Khorsan finds Bindusara and requests him to r turn to his palace Magadh. Meanwhile, Dharma overhears this conversation and gets to know about Bindusara’s true identity. She asks him to go back because Magadh needed him. Paying heed to her request, Bindusara leaves for Magadh promising to return. On the other hand, in Magadh, Justin is seen getting ready to wear the crown and take Bindusara’s place. Color s, 9 p.m.

MOVIES OF THE DAY

Is there solace in revenge? Bond and “M” sniff a shadowy international network of power and corruption reaping billions. As Bond pursues the agents of an assassination attempt on “M,” all roads lead to Dominic Greene, a world-renowned developer of green technology. Greene, a nasty piece of work, is intent on securing a barren area of Bolivia in exchange for assisting a strongman stage a coup there. The CIA looks the other way, and only Bond, with help from a retired spy and from a mysterious beauty, stands in Greene’s way. “M” wonders if she can trust Bond, or if vengeance possesses him. Beyond that, can anyone drawn to Bond live to tell the tale? Pix, 9 p.m.

CHUP CHUP KE

A young man named Jeetu finds himself in debt with his father receiving harassing visits from money-lenders. Although his father is scolded daily for his non-progress in their debts, his mother and his fiancée Pooja believe he can successfully fulfill his task and live happily, but burdened with high debt, Jeetu sees suicide as his only way out of the situation (insurance money for the family). Unfortunately for him, taking a plunge off a dock into a placid ocean doesn’t kill him. He awakens in a boat with two very interesting characters, Gundya and his servant Bundya. In the cost of putting Jeetu in a hospital and saving his life, Gundya and Bundya believe Jeetu owes them a debt. Already in much debt , Jeetu decides to play off that he is deaf and mute. Star Gold, 8 p.m.

AAN-MEN AT WORK

Crime is at its highest peak in Mumbai with it split in three ways. Walia has one-third, Manik Rao has one-third and Roshni has a third of the Mumbai territory. The crime rate rises with more smuggling, trading and illegal activities soaring. Meanwhile, the CBI work constantly to stop this. Inspector Vikram is a failure of a police in life and tends to stick with the easy way. Appa is an encounter specialist who goes after the henchmen in-

Quantum of Solace, Pix, 9 p.m.

stead of the bosses, he has a wife Janki with whom they have a son. Const. Khaled is a happy-go-lucky cop. The three men’s and the whole Crime branch’s fate changes with the arrival of their new boss. DCP Hari arrives and realizes that the CBI are not serious and that the rules, regulations, and the very reason for joining the police force, have been thrown to the wind. Zee Cinema, 8 p.m.

UNSTOPPABLE

A runaway train carrying a cargo of toxic chemicals puts an engineer and his conductor in a race against time. They’re chasing the runaway train in a separate locomotive and need to bring it under control before it derails on a curve and causes a toxic spill that will decimate a town. Star Movi es, 9 p.m.

ANOKHA BANDHAN

When Annapurna mother was dying her mother in law takes a promise from her that she will take care of her son Ram as his son. After sometimes of Annapurna mother in law death she got a new healthy baby. The also her love and affection was much towards Ram. Ram and Annapurna’s child live like real brother. But their happiness was not too much long when Annapurna’s mother came to her house who does want that Annapurna should hate ram. Will Annapurna will hate Ram or their live will be same like that. Zee Classic, 9 p.m.

how the crime and investigation impacted society. Rahul Johri, executive vicepresident , Discovery Networks AsiaPacific, said, “In a short period since its launch, ID has captured the viewers attention with its unique and differentiated programmes.” Actor Sneha Wagh known as Ratan from popular show 'Veera' has always kept her

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Be The Creature Animal Planet – A to Z Mahayudh Crowin’s Quest AP Safari Deadliest Walk with The Wild Biggest and Baddest Mahayudh Mad Mike and Mark

ANIMAL PLANET

DISCOVERY

P.M. 2.00 Food Factory 3.00 Savage Family Diggers 4.00 How Do They Do It

Downtown Abby Homeland Simpsons Year Melissa and Joey Monk 3 Downtown Abby Homeland Simpsons Year Melissa and Joey 2 Monk Downtown Abby Homeland

ZEE CAFÉ

SONY TV

P.M. 2.00 CID 8.00 Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar 8.30 Humsafars 9.00 Tum Aise Hi Rehna 9.30 Hum Hain Na 10.00 Maharana Pratap 10.30 Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar 11.00 Bhanwar

INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY

P.M. 2.00 Husn Ke Laakhon Rang 2.30 Who The Bleep Did I Marry 3.00 Disappeared 4.00 Tehkikaat 5.00 A Crime To Remember 6.00 I’d Kill For You

ZEE TV

Satrangi Sasuraal Doli Armaanon Ki Kumkum Bhagya Qubool Hai SRGMP Li’s Champs Bandhan… Saari Umar Hello Pratibha Jodha Akbar Jamai Raja Kumkum Bhagya Qubool Hai Satrangi Sasuraal Doli Armaano Ki Jodha Akbar

DDI (Main Channel)

News in Marathi Sansar Maza Wegala Tuzya Gala Mazya Gala Ashi Hi Dharmakanya Crime News in Marathi Tarane Purane Sankat Mochan Hanuman Krishi Darshan Amchi Mati Amchi Mana News in Marathi Jai Maharashtra Khamosh Sa Afsana Pavitra Bandhan… Do Dilon Ka 9.00 Zindagi…Ek Bhanwar 9.30 Dard Ka Rishta

MOVIE CHANNELS

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STARMOVIES

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters Incredible Hulk Blue Lagoon: The Awakening First Blood Unstoppable Fast and Furious Face Off Unstoppable

HBO

Pacific Rim World War Z Insidious I Am Number Four The Adventures of Tintin Now You See Me Insidious Now You See Me

ZEE STUDIO

P.M. 2.25 Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted 4.15 Minority Report 7.15 Eden Lake 9.00 Tron: Legacy 11.30 Cyborg

Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat, Colors, 9 p.m. Comedy Nights with Kapil, Colors, 4.30 p.m.

4.30 Comedy Nights with Kapil 6.00 Udaan 6.30 Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi 7.00 Shastri Sisters 7.30 Sasural Simar Ka 8.00 Balika Vadhu 8.30 Udaan 9.00 Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat 10.00 Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi 10.30 Code Red P.M. 2.00 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00

SAB TV

Taarak Mehta Ka Yam Hain Hum Badi Door Se Aaye Hai Baal Veer Taarak Mehta Ka.. Chidiya Ghar Badi Door Se Aaye Hai Yam Hain Hum Peterson Hill Taarak Mehta Ka….

ZEE MARATHI

P.M. 2.00 Ka re Duraava 2.30 Jai Malhar 3.00 Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 3.30 Juloon Yeti Reshimghathi 4.00 Chala Hava Yeu Dya 5.00 Ase He Kanyadaan 5.30 Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 6.00 Ka Re Duraava 6.30 Home Minister 7.00 Jai Malhar 7.30 Ase He Kanyadaan 8.00 Honor Suun Me Hya Gharachi 8.30 Julooni Yeti Reshimgathi

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Dual Survival Mutant Planet What Happened Next Destroyed in Seconds How Do They Do It Man vs Wild Savage Family Diggers You Have Been Warned

SCIENCE

P.M. 2.00 Antarriksh 3.00 Humand Body: Pushing the Limit 4.00 How It’s Made 5.00 Weapon Masters 6.00 Tue 1800 7.00 Head Rush 8.00 How It’s Made 9.00 The Gadget Show 10.00 Manufactured 10.30 Time Wrap 11.00 Trigger, Weapons and that Changed the World

HISTORY

P.M. 2.00 Food CIA 3.00 Stan Lee’s Superhumans 4.00 Shipping Wars 4.30 Don’t Trust Andrew Mayne 5.00 Pawn Stars 8.00 Food Tech 9.00 Modern Marvels 10.00 Pawn Stars 10.30 Shipping Wars 11.00 Counting Cars

NAT GEOGRAPHIC

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Secrets of Stupid The Numbers Game Car Science Science of Stupid Customs

10.00 Jab Jab Bahar Ayee 10.30 Paltan 11.00 AAJ KA MLA RAMAV TAR: Film. Asrani, Javed Khan, Madan Puri, Om Shivpuri, Rajesh Khanna, Shabana Azmi, Shatrughan Sinha

DDII (Metro Channel)

P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.30 6.05

Samachar. Mid Day News Sports News Rang Tarang Samachar News Samachar Business Wrap Metro Scan

7.00 Dates From Hell 7.30 Who The Bleep Did I Marry 8.00 Disappeared 9.00 A Crime to Remember 10.00 I’d Kill For You 11.00 Who The Bleep Did I Marry

STAR SPORTS1

P.M. 2.00 Epic Encounters: Final 1975 3.00 Hockey India League 15 h/ls 3.30 Great Knocks 4.00 Cricket World Cup 4.30 Aus Diaries 5.00 Tri Seris 15 h/ls final Aus vs Eng 6.00 Epic Encounters: Final 1979 7.00 Great Knocks 7.30 Cricket World Cup 8.00 Epic Encounters :: Final 1992 9.00 Cricket World Cup 9.30 Aus Diaries 10.00 Tri Series 15 h/ls Final: Aus vs Eng 11.00 Turning Point

STAR SPORTS3

P.M. 2.30 Hockey India League 15 h/ls 4.30 Hill Post Show 5.00 Tri Series 15 h/ls final: Aus vs Eng’ 6.00 Turning Point 6.30 Hockey India League 15 h/ls 7.30 Turning Point 8.00 Cricket World Cup: The Cup 2007 9.00 Tri Series 15 h/ls Final Aus vs Eng 10.00 Hockey India League 15 h/ls 10.30 Turning Point 11.00 Jai Ho

TEN CRICKET

DOORDARSHAN

P.M. 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.05 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30

5.00 Animals Gone Wild: Freak Encounters 6.00 Brain Games: Don’t Be Afraid 6.30 Science of Stupid 7.00 Car Science 7.30 Monkey Thieves: Sweet Revenge 8.00 Tiger Queen 9.00 Science of Stupid 10.00 Ultimate Airport Dubai 11.00 Do Or Die: Antler Assault

STAR WORLD

P.M. 2.00 Desperate Housewives 4.00 American Funniest Home Videos 5.00 The Big Bang Theory 5.30 Just for Laughs 6.00 Perception 7.00 The Following 8.00 The Big Bang Theory 8.30 Two and a Half Men 9.00 Desperate Housewives 10.00 Perception 11.00 The Big Bang Theory

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personal and I don't feel the need to make it public. People really close to me know about things happening in my life. My work is my social life, which is my public life too." Sneha got married to Anurag who is into interior designer by profession. Sneha adds,"It was last year when I met him for the first time. And in our very second meeting, he proposed me for marriage. And I was not ready for it but then time did the magic and when it's supposed to happen, it's supposed to happen. Yes, matters of heart do happen like that. Marriage for me is very important. It took a lot of time for me to come at peace with myself."

Marriage vows STAR PLUS

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 4.30 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 10.00 11.00

personal and professional life separate and feels marriage too is a special moment and she wanted to keep that private also. Talking about her wedding Sneha says,"I have always kept it

TV TALK

P.M. 2.00 Diya Aur Bati Hum 2.30 Masterchef India 3.00 Yeh Rishta Kya Khelta Hai 3.30 Suhaani Si Ek Ladki 4.00 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 4.30 Nisha Aur Uske Cousins 5.00 Ek Veer Ki ArdaasVeera 5.30 Iss Pyar Ko Kya Naam Doon-Ek Baar Phir 6.00 Msterchef India 6.30 Suhaani Si Ek Ladki 7.00 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 7.30 Ye Hai Mohabbatein 8.00 Tu Mera Hero 8.30 Nisha Aur Uske Cousins 9.00 Diya Aur Bati Hum 9.30 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hain 10.00 Everest 10.30 Masterchef India 11.00 Ye Hai Mohabbatein

P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 7.00

TRON: LEGACY

Sam Flynn, the tech-savvy 27-year-old son of Kevin Flynn, looks into his father’s disappearance and finds himself pulled into the same world of fierce programs and gladiatorial games where his father has been living for 20 years. Along with Kevin’s loyal confidant Quorra, father and son embark on a life-anddeath journey across a visually-stunning cyber universe that has become far more advanced and exceedingly dangerous. Meanwhile, the malevolent program CLU, who dominates the digital world, plans to invade the real world and will stop at nothing to prevent their escape. Zee Studio, 9 p.m.

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some of the most captivating crimes of yesteryear come to life in this thrilling new series. With riveting storytelling and artfully-crafted recreations, each episode plays out like a period thriller and transports viewers back into those enthralling days of old. A Crime To Remember will premiere on February 2 and will air from Monday to Saturday at 9pm on ID. In A Crime To Remember, ID will present a new high-end cinematic style, using the visual grammar of movies to bring the bygone era to life. Each story is driven by the narrative of a fictional bystander who knew the victim, while reporters who covered the case explain

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QUANTUM OF SOLACE

Afternoon Despatch & Courier

Aaj Ka MLA Ramavtar, DDI, 11 p.m.

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Desh Pardesh Samachar News News (Hindi) News (English) Late Edition Raat Saddhe Dus Khel Samachar

P.M. 1.00 Ind Tour of SA 13 h/ls 2nd ODI 3.00 Cricket Classics: Aus vs India : April 98 4.00 WI Tour of SA 14/15 h/ls 3rd Test 6.00 WI Tour of SA 14/15 h/ls 2nd ODI 7.00 NZ Tour of Pak 14 h/ls 2nd ODI 8.00 Tri Nation 14 Zim, Sa, Aus h/ls 2nd ODI: SA vs Aus 9.00 Aus Tour of Pak 14 h/ls 1st ODI 10.00 Eng Tour of SI 14 h/ls 2nd ODI 11.00 WI Tour of SA 14/15 2nd ODI

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PIX

After Earth Rocky 4 Colombiana The Expendables 2s Quantum of Solace The Exorcism of Emily Rose

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Johnny Test Oggy and the Cockroaches Courage the Cowardly Dog Adventure Time Bas Karo Henry Ben 10 Omniverse Haddi Mera Buddy Oggy Ka Screw Dheela Haddi Mera Buddy Johnny Test Roll No 21 Roll No 21 Akhada Mwein Pachada 10.30 Courage the Cowardly Dog 11.00 Adventure Time A.M. 8.00 Ben 10 8.30 Johnny Test 9.00 Roll No 21 10.00 Ben 10 10.30 Haddi Mera Buddy 11.00 Kris Ki Diwali

P.M. 2.00 3.00 6.00 6.30 7.00 8.00 8.30 9.30 11.00 A.M. 8.00 9.00

POGO CHANNEL

Tom and Jerry Tales Chhota Bheem Kiteretsu Chhota Bheem Shaktimaan Chhota Bheem Tom and Jerry Tales Game Over Mighty Raju MAD Richie Rich Shaktimaan

Stolen After Earth

STAR GOLD

P.M. 12.00 Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani 2.35 Main Balwaan 4.55 Indian 8.00 Chup Chup Ke 11.25 The Action Man Adhinayakudu A.M. 9.00 Soldier 11.50 Khuda Kasam

Tron: Legacy, Zee Studio, 9 p.m.

MAX

P.M. 1.00 13 Ghosts: Tony Shalhoub 5.00 Policewala Gunda: Pawan Kalyan 9.00 Cheeta The Power of One: Mahesh Babu A.M. 10.00 13 Ghosts: Tony Shallhoub P.M. 1.20 5.05 8.00 A.M. 11.20

ZEE CINEMA

Mr India: Anil Kapoor The Real Tiger: Mahesh Babu Aan-Men At Work Vaishnavi

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P.M. 12.30 Heer Ranjha 5.00 Blackmail 8.30 Hanuman P.M. 12.00 3.00 6.00 9.00 A.M. 7.30 P.M. 2.45 6.10 9.00 A.M. 8.20 11.30

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B4U

Aankhen : Govinda Dhadkan: Akshay Kumar Keemat: Akshay K Darna Zaroori Hai: Amitabh B Banphool: Jeetendra

ZEE CLASSIC

Jeevan Mrityu Lashkar Anokha Bandhan

Pavitra Papi Professor Ki Padosan

ZEE TALKIES

P.M. 2.00 Majjach Majja: Laxmikant B 4.30 Nishani Daava Angatha: Ashok Saraf 7.00 Doghat Tisara Ata Sagla Visra 9.30 Maza Chakulla: Nivedita Joshi

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MUMBAI | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2015 By Vijay Shanker

that enlightens our globe, the thrilling evening and the s part of the golden ju- calmness of night. The vedic bilee celebrations, Na- concept of cosmology signilanda Dance Research fies the creation of the uniCentre presented their latest verse which is credited in the dance production 'Prithvi Vedas as containing subAnandinee' based on the atomc particles to galatic hymns of the Vedas. Besides super clusters and very natuthe exquisite exposition of rally to galaxies, stars, planets varied classical and folk of which 'Mother Earth' is dance styles, creative chore- one. ography by Dr. Kanak Rele Incorporating the Vedas, and the inter-relationship be- Prithvi Anandinee succeeds tween man, nature and divin- in presenting a wide spec-

IN BRIEF

Dance recital full of Shakti!

Nalanda celebrates golden jubilee with ‘Prithvi Anandinee’

ity formed the highlight of the performance. The four Vedas Rig, Yajur, Atharva and Sama and the vedic verses enables us to enjoy the beauty in nature. On the one hand the vedic hymns equate the natural phenomena in terms of human beauty - the charm of the damsel dawn a little before sunrise - 'Usha', the glory of the rising sun (Soorya) which is the vast luminary

trum of life with relation to man and nature. The expostion of the 'pancha maha bhootas' that is akash (space), vayu (air), agni (fire), jal (water) and prithvi (earth) are essential for life and its existence. The primary occupation of man is agriculaure, the seasonal changes and the natural calamities are due to disharmony in man's relation to nature and divinity which are wonderfully

choroegraphed and presented by the Nalanda dancers of whom Vaidehi Rele and Saji Menon are included in the talented team of male dancers. The music by Narayana Mani enthralls as the dancers rejoice and dance the Raas, Garba and the Kummi and the Kajree that induces rain and growth and the exciting Assamese Bihu dance recieved thunderous acclaim. The varied

Sangeet and Nritya Academy's (Mumbai Kathak Kendra) organized Shakti Roopa, a Kathak ballet held at Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Rashtrya Samarak Auditorium, Dadar on January 20 which was supported by Ministry of Culture (Govt. of India) and sponsored by State Bank Of India. The ballet was choreographed by Acharya Guru Ganesh Hirala Hasal and Dr. Vinod Hasal. The music by was by Raja Pandit and Dr. Vinod Hasal and script was narrated by Rajesh Jha. The artistes who performered were Gangaur Sharma, Ms. Shubhada Sharma, Vinodini Hasal, Vineeta Venugopal, Madhupriya Rao, Geeta Israni, Deepika Dagade, Shivani Pathare, Aishwarya Nayar and Umesh Hasal.

Book release of Govindrao Tembe’s Memoirs

classical dance styles like Bharata Natyam, Mohiniattam and Kathak gave the entire production a classical depth and novely. Dr Kanak Rele was noted for the excellent choreography along with asistant directors Dr Uma Rele, C.Gopalakrishan, Nutan Patwardhan, Ambika Vishwanathan and the production in-charge Dr Malati Agneshwarn.

Saxophonist Scarff impressess in his Hindustani performance I

By Amarendra Dhaneshwar

t is indeed rare to find a saxophonist playing Hindustani music. In southern India, we have Kadri Gopal who plays Carnatic music on the saxophone. However, Phil Scarff, an American Jazz artiste has ventured into an area where Indians have so far not dared to enter. He leads an acclaimed Jazz ensemble 'Natraj' and has trained in Hindustani raga music under instrumentalists like Khaladkar and vocalists like Deosthali from Poona. He was featured in a concert at Shivaji Park Nagarik Sangh last week.

Phil began with the raga 'Puriya Dhanashri'. He plays the 'gayaki' style which is akin to vocal 'khyal' music. It was a fairly good presentation. He followed it up with 'Mogara Phulala', a Marathi abhang popularized by Lata Mangeshkar. It is a complex tune

By Sandeep Hattangadi

irector and music composer Avdhoot Gupte has won critcial acclaim with his Zenda and Morya. However with his new venture, he touches a subject close to his heart – about a journey of a singer who starts off from a small village to the dizzy heights of stardom in ‘Ek Taara! Nyaneshawar Lokhande (Santosh Juvekar) is a simple bhajan singer in his obscure village who wins a music reality show and becomes an overnight star called 'Mauli' whose popularity is akin to some of the biggest singers of his time. He is the protégé of a modern minded girl Urja (Tejaswini Pandit) who supports Mauli all the way, right from signing a contract with a channel and his other endeavours. With stardom on the horizonl, Mauli’s arrogance is visible to see as he treats his wife Chatura (Madhura Nimbalkar) and his mate Vithu (Sagar Karande) with disdain and they decide to break ways and return back to their hamlet leaving Mauli fending for himself. Will Mauli re-

based on the raga 'Gorakh Kalyan'. Phil played it with brilliance. He also played a Jazz piece. Bhushshan Parchure, a pupil of Alla Rakha Khansaheb provided superb accompaniment on the tabla. Bhushan is an excellent percussionist. Varada Godbole, a fairly accomplished singer based in Thana, combines the ingredients of the Kirana and the Jaipur Attrauli gharana. She sings in a sharp voice, which is also quite flexible. She sang khyals in 'Bihag' and 'Shahana' with admirable competence. Her 'taan' patterns were impressive. Anant Joshi on the harmonium and Abhay Datar on the tabla

lent excellent support. Balakrishna Iyer is one of the seniormost tabla players of the country. He has accompanied singers of the eminence of Mallikarjun Mansur, Kishori Amonkar and Jasraj. He has also played along with instrumentalists like Ramesh Prem (Vichitra Veena) and Raghunath Seth (Bansuri). Iyer combines the Ajrada. Lucknow and Farrukhabad gharana of tabla. He has also learned from the Benaras gharana maestro Kishen Maharaj, which adds a special flavour to his strokes. His solo tabla recital at the Sharada Sangeet Vidyalaya was a rare treat.

MAULI- THE ROCKSTAR! hary's effort has to be recognized. The film’s first half is the story of a singer called Nyaneshwar Meshram but much has been borrowed from Elvis Presley’s classic ‘Jail House Rock’ and closer home ‘De Dhakka’. Santosh Juvekar gives a high spirited performance in his role. Tejaswini Pandit had doled out an impressive performance alongwith Madhura Nimbalkar and the other cast comprising Sunil Tawde, Sunil Ranade, Sagar Karande, Raees Lashkaria, Madhav Devchakke, Amol Gupte, Santosh Mayekar, Amit Raj, Ajit Parab, Jhanvi Arora, Amit Phalke, Mangesh Desai. child star Abhedya Gupte, Sridhar Phadke, Chaitanya Chandratre, lend good support to the script. Avdhoot Gupte’s music is the high point of the gain his stardom? Will he reconcile with film and all the songs are tuneful and his friends and village mates? Director have been picturized fabulously. All in Gupte has shot the film with lot of exu- all, a good musical film for all music berance. His aide DoP Amlendu Chaud- lovers.

The book release of memoirs of music composer and actor Pandit Govindrao Tembe of the Marathi film and drama industry. ‘Sangeet Majha Vyasang’ which has been translated from Marathi by the late C.R. Kuddyady as ‘My Pursuit of Music’ will be held on February 3, at Bhavan’s Chowpatty at 6.30 pm at the hands of veteran harmonium player Pandit Tulsidas Borkar, who will be felicitated on the occasion.

Tribute to veteran tabla virtuoso

February 3, 2015 marks the '15th Barsi' of Ustad Allarakha Khan fondly known as Abbaji. Once again artists from all over India and abroad will come together at Shanmukhananda Hall to pay homage to the legendary Guru and Tabla maestro. 'Homage to Abbaji' has been one of the highlights of the classical music calendar for the last 15 years and also one of the most popular percussion music events in the world. This event will take off in the morning at 6.30 am on February 3 with tabla gurus and their disciples presenting the Taal Pranam. Followed by a spiritual musical tribute to Mandolin wizard U Srinivas, whose untimely death stunned the music world, which will be paid by Zakir Hussain, Shankar Mahadevan, Hariharan, Ranjit Barot, U Rajesh, Sivamani, Ganesh Rajgopalan, Sridhar Parthasarathy, Niladri Kumar, Sabir Khan and Rakesh Chaurasia.

Unique Fusion!

“Vandan” a unique classical fusion concert featuring Percussion King Trilok Gurtu and Percussion Genius Sivamani along with Flute Maestro Ronu Majumdar, young Ghatam, Mridangam and Kanjira player Giridhar Udupa and Sparkling Sangeet Haldipur on Key Board on Saturday at St Andrews Auditorium, Bandra (West) at 7.30 p.m.

Pandit Nikhil Ghosh Utsav

The Pandit Nikhil Ghosh Smriti Utsav - 2015 is scheduled for Feb 3-4 at 7pm at Nehru Centre, featuring Ronu with Anubrata Chatterjee on tabla and Ulhas Kashalkar's vocal with Amarendra Dhaneshwar on tabla and Sudhir Nayak on harmonium. On the fourth is Kishori Amonkar’s vocals with Swapan Chaudhari on tabla.

Amrapurkar’s swansong!

Late actor Sadashiv Amarapurkar will be now be seen on big screen for the last time in Marathi film 'Dabba Ais Pais', directed by Manish Joshi who earlier was working in a foreign country and wanted to speak in his mother tongue Marathi, but in vain, when he read through the newspaper and came to know about his school being closed down due to lack of infrastructure and profit. This inspired him to make a film in Marathi showing the struggle for education in villages which will release soon. The film has received lots of national and International awards. The film also stars Yatin Karyekar and Ganesh Yadav.

Grand music launch of ‘Bikers Adda’ held!

A grand music launch and the first look of the first biking based film in Marathi ‘Bikers Adda’ was held recently with many dignitaries like Amar Singh, Minister Sripad Naik, Kumar Mangat, Deepak Nikhalje, actor Jayaprada, music director Anand Raaj Anand and producers - Pramod Lokhande, Vijay Haria, Ganesh Nibhe, and writer director Rajesh Latkar present. The lead star Santosh Juvekar made a grand entry on a motorbike along with costar Prarthana Behere

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 906

ENIGMA CODE 906

ACROSS: 1 How to sail and cut corners? (5,2,3,4) 10 Dumbstruck (2,3) 11 Kills tree because phone call sounds like a dog (9) 12 Favours to allude to in a postscript (7) 13 Plastic trade is more dignified (7) 14 Man from Northern Ireland, retired member (5) 16 Doesn't obey father dean in "thrust sin out" (9) 19 Wild thing sure is greediest (9) 20 Climb round the right band (5) 22 Where you can get money changed at the counter? (7) 25 Carriage from part of the East End (7) 27 Coming up the other way according to a fashionable account (9) 28 What's starting a ghastly great rumpus, OK... (5) 29 Be given just reward for conquering Arabia, say? (3,4,7) DOWN: 2 Mishandled, it may go off with a bang (6,3) 3 Dramatic episode is observed, it's said (5) 4 It makes one admission after another (9) 5 Vehicular receptacles? (5) 6 Cuddling can be a pick-me-up and stimulating (9) 7 Figures thus are not to your credit (2,3) 8 Resides in style with one's wishes (7) 9 Decoration worn on one's chest (6) 15 Don or Bryl's miscast as George Gordon (4,5) 17 Oddly enough, the odds are very slim (3,6) 18 One's final word (9)

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Each colour in our code represents a letter. When you have cracked the code you will be able to make up seven words. The clue to first word is given to help you get started.

The Clue: Woodland or jungle

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S ENIGMA CODE TENNIS, INTENT, TENSES, INSIST, SETTEE, TENETS, INSETS

F F

MATH PYRAMID 906 19 A suspended sentence? (7) 21 Suffer the consequences of a purchase, for example (3,3) 23 Cat gets 101 Dalmatians' doctor

(5) 24 In quick trips one's shown all that's left of the,old place (5) 26 A flying machine? (5)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS: 8 Jail, 9 Albuminous, 10 Deport, 11 Disputes, 12 Roll-neck, 14 Uptake, 16 Pact, 17 Pants, 18 Bund, 19 Relics, 21 Suppress, 23 Gravamen, 26 Fasten, 27 Cats cradle, 28 Nick. DOWN: 1 Face-to-face, 2 Floodlit, 3 Wattle, 4 Ibid, 5 Smash-ups, 6 Induct, 7 Dupe, 13 Kinds, 15 King's bench, 17 Postmark, 18 Bird song, 20 Invest, 22 Puffed, 24 Ream, 25 Nude.

QUICK CROSS 906

ACROSS: 1. Angling maneuvers 6. ___ State: Hawaii 7. French writer Mme. de ___ 8. Thicket of small trees 9. Obstinate ones

The goal of Math Pyramid is to fill the given pyramid with numbers such that the following three rules are satisfied. 1. A cell value must be sum or difference of the two cells below 2. A row cannot have duplicate numbers 3. A number cannot be less than 1 or more than the grid size

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

DOWN: 1. Character in Julius Caesar 2. Choir members 3. Detergents 4. The ones here 5. Auctions

MATHDOKU 906

HIDATO 906

The goal of Hidato is to fill the grid with consecutive numbers that connect horizontally, vertically, or diagonally from first to the last number in the grid. The first and last numbers of a puzzle and a some other numbers are already filled in. YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

Place numbers into the puzzle cells in such a way that each row and column contains each of the digits from 1 up to the size of the puzzle (4,5 or 6). Like a Sudoku puzzle, no number is repeated in any row or column. Each bold-outlined group of cells contains a hint consisting of a number and one of the mathematical symbols + x - /. The number is the result of applying the mathematical operation represented by the symbol to the digits contained within the domain. The solution to each puzzle is arrived at logically and is unique. YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

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Cancer Purnima Pushya

Karak (Cancer) H.D. Sea Green

BIRTHDAY FORECAST: A special job or project will be in the immediate offing, spelling a busy but immensely rewarding time. Time for matters concerning home and family will be less causing friction. You will have to divide your time equally before matters get to be more difficult. Presently it is going to be a particularly difficult for personal relationships. BABIES BORN TODAY: The baby will have a well-proportioned body, moderate to tall, pleasant face and good hair. The child will be Amicable, Submissive, sincere affectionate but moody. After basic education a career in any creative or artistic field is indicated. Fond of traveling will be multi-faceted and well read. Will nurture and care for loved ones. They can look forward to a fortunate happy life. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Prevailing circumstances may undergo change unexpectedly. Financially you have a rewarding time when colleagues will be helpful and supportive. Artistic and creative pursuits will be rewarding. Those in the fields of communication, media or travel will get a breakthrough in their career. Your mate or beloved who is sensitive to your needs will go all out to help you relax in whichever way you need. Friends will be pleasing company for the single.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): New work needs more funds than planned. You are advised not to take large loans. As repaying may become a problem .You are going to have tough time managing your schedules. Your attitude and persuasive manner will win the day at an important meeting. Casual meeting with a new person could lead to a new romantic interest. If married or in love try to curb a flirtatious tendency.

LEO (July 22 - August 21): A minor clash of opinions at work might make you feel insecure about relationships in general. It is better to be open and trusting of others for a suspicious nature will only get you adverse response. No one is trying to malign you; it is only your own fears that cause anxiety. Do not be too touchy with loved ones but look on the positive side of all you have. Perhaps you are taking a lot for granted.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): Put off doing anything important today. Try to utilize this time to indulge in personal hobbies or interests and to re-evaluate your targets in life. You will have several distractions in the form of new work or family hassles, which seem to interfere with your routine activities.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): It is a very fortunate day to start anything new or hold an important seminar or meeting. Problems with those who have opposed you in the past will be resolved if you make an effort to forget the past and get on with your association with a clean slate and cheerful disposition. Your love life gets more exciting and you will be keen to make plans for future. Someone you care about will be in touch.

CANCER (June 21 - July 21): Care should especially be taken against sloppy handling of an important issue. Even a minor mistake or error in judgment could land you in deep trouble. And do not compound your problems by entering into an argument with a senior. Try to keep a low profile. A tendency to flirt could land you in an embarrassing situation. Try not to push your luck, since you are already committed elsewhere.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): At work some issues may create trouble for you. If you are making a key decision it is wise to do it on your own and not get carried away by those around you. A tendency to lose your temper should be avoided. This could do you harm by damaging your image. Try to appreciate the emotional need of your mate in order to improve your rapport. Do not ruin a good relationship by neglect.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): Work diligently to avail of the opportunities that come along now. If you were aiming for higher profits you are sure to succeed. If employed, a major promotion could place you in a position of authority. Try to take a break from your work and spend time with your beloved who may be feeling neglected.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): A turn of events at work turns out to be beneficial for you. You never know when you strike an idea which gets translated into profit so keep your options open. However expenses for some could be high and you may need some strict budgeting. Avoid long term investments right now. You will fulfil your responsibilities to loved ones but will need time and space for yourself. Your mate will make sure you get the time.

CAPRICORN (December 21 January 19): Make the most of the good trends present in your work environment. You will get an opportunity to work on a prestigious project independently. Those associated with art or television media will be in the news. There is marked improvement in your personal and social life. Work at bringing back the sparkle into your life. One works to create security but if there is no body to share it with it could be total waste of time.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): There could be delays when traveling. Important issues or decisions may need more of your personal involvement. Make sure that your paper work and documents are in order. You may feel tired this evening. Visitors at home could make it difficult for you to concentrate on what you have to do. An outing will help to change the mood.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20): Substantial gains from routine work are indicated. However, you can afford to be a bit adventurous with work proposals from overseas, which are also likely to materialize. Some extra expenses are indicated but are necessary to secure a particular assignment that you are negotiating. A new romantic association adds sparkle to your life. Someone you had loved and desired for long will now get drawn to you quite unexpectedly.

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QUICK CROSSWORD 5191 ACROSS: 1 Eccentric person (6) 7 When in Karnataka Shiravati River drops 253 meters (3,5) 8 ___ malice toward none : having a clear conscious, in a way? (4) 10 21 shillings (6) 11 Of or from God (6) 14 Lower limb (3) 16 A drink made from apples (5) 17 Auctioneer's cry (4) 19 Musical sounds? (5) 21 Interior (5) 22 Get down to pray (5) 23 Tight gripper (4) 26 French capital (5) 28 Boy's name,in short (3) 29 Develop, unseal (4,2) 30 Ali Baba's opening word or the oil plant? (6) 31 Reproduce an original (4) 32 Chanakya was also known by this name (8) 33 Constricted (6)

DOWN: 1 Measures heaviness (6) 2 Done for (6) 3 Left arm spinner Pragyan ____ (4) 4 Commissioned member of the armed services (7) 5 Tartan (5) 6 Gravel ridge (5) 8 Determination (4) 9 Another word for a young sheep (3) 12 ___ a ___ : in connection with (same word)? (3) 13 Cosy retreats? (5) 15 Sharpens by whetting on a stone (5) 18 Readily available (2,3) 19 North North East, on the compass (3)

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SUDOKU 2377 Sudoku is a number placing puzzle based on a 9x9 grid such several given numbers.To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every digit from 1 to 9 must appear in each of the nine vertical columns, in each of the nine horizontal rows and in each of the nine boxes.

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

Difficulty Level:

CRYPTOQUIP

Today’s clue: L equals O

The Cryptoquip is a substitution cipher in which one letter stands for another.

20 Telephone - in short (3) 21 Hormone of the pancreas (7) 22 Of ___ : of the same family, related? (3) 23 An evening prayer (6) 24 English exclamation (1,3)

25 Before this time (6) 26 Lively Bohemian dance (5) 27 Expose falsity of (5) 28 Zodiacal constellation between Virgo and Cancer (3) 30 Scrutinise, look closely (4)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Lynch, 6 Tsars, 9 Oolitic, 10 Thong, 11 Tuffs, 12 Begum, 13 Secured, 15 Eth, 17 Thar, 18 Bailey, 19 Cigar, 20 Breast, 22 Stan, 24 Sib, 25 Pastels, 26 Bevel, 27 Throw, 28 Gifts, 29 Eidolon, 30 Users, 31 Askew. DOWN: 2 Yahweh, 3 Concur, 4 Hog, 5 Mined, 6 Titular, 7 Scum, 8 Refute, 12 Befit, 13 Stabs, 14 Caleb, 15 Elite, 16 Hymns, 18 Banal, 19 Cslewis, 21 Rights, 22 Stains, 23 Allthe, 25 Peron, 26 Boer, 28 Goa.

IRREGULAR SUDOKU 2196 To solve an Irregular Sudoku puzzle, every digit must appear once in: Each of the vertical columns Each of the horizontal rows Each of the regions

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone.

Afternoon WORD MINE

R L

How many words of four or more letters can you make from the letters shown in today’s puzzle? In making a word, each letter may be used once only. Each word must contain the letter at the top of the pyramid. There should be at least one nine letter word. Plurals, foreign words and proper names are not allowed. Today’s ratings: 14 average; 16 good; 18 outstanding. YESTER DAY’S SOLUTION: aged, ageing, deign, design, ding, DISENGAGE, easing, edge, edging, egad, egged, engage, engaged, gain, gained, gang, ganged, gene, genie, nagged, sage, sagged, sang, seeding, seeing, siege, sign, signed, sing, singe, singed, snag.

HEATHCLIFF

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DHONI’S PRESENCE AS LEADER IS KEY,

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EW DELHI: Presence of Mahendra Singh Dhoni as a leader makes the Indian team a good unit going into World Cup, former Pakistan cricketers Inzamam Ul Haq and Shoaib Akhtar said. "I believe having Dhoni as a leader is a big factor for the Indian team. An experienced captain in a big ticket event is always a plus. Dhoni is one player, who has performed for India in pressure situations and scripted innumerable comebacks for the team. Having a leader who knows how to handle pressure makes Dhoni cut above rest," Inzamam, who has played five World Cups for Pakistan, said during a 'Cricket Conclave' organised by News24 channel. Shoaib was even more forthright while dissecting Dhoni's style of captaincy. "With due respect and not taking any names, I have seen captains, who hide behind the team under pressure but Dhoni is one guy who would make the team hide behind him when they are under pressure. He is

two teams in with good chance of winning the Cup. Inzamam did not read too much into India's performance in Test and tri-nation series Down Under. "Let me tell you a story. In 1992, we went to Australia a month before World Cup. Not many know that we played six warm up games prior to World Cup and lost all six. We went onto win World Cup," Inzy, who looked completely different in his pathani suit and skull cap, said in his inimitable style. "The wickets in Australia have become very different from what it used to be during our time. These are good batting tracks. Also two months in Australia have gave them insight and understanding of these tracks. "Adjustment is always key and Inone guy who doesn't know the dian team will enjoy the advantage. meaning of fear," the straight talking But I can tell you one thing. Reverse fast bowler expressed his frank opin- swing won't be a factor with two ion. new balls from both ends," the batWhile Inzamam gave India a "good ting artist from Multan said.For 60-70 percent" chance, Shoaib rated Shoaib, there has been a pattern South Africa and New Zealand as the that has emerged since 1983.

"It's always the last 15-20 days that's the most crucial in a World Cup competition. It's a pattern that has emerged since 1983 when teams have got momentum in the last two weeks. In 1999, Australia peaked at right time after indifferent start. In this World Cup its all about three good days. "India and Pakistan are cornered tigers in the tournament. I think India versus Pakistan opening match will start from dressing room itself," Shoaib said. Analysing the strength of the Indian team, Inzamam feels that it's about "clicking in that match" at start of the World Cup. "Indian batsmen would need to put up a good score on the board which would in turn make their bowlers feel confident. I think 300 plus would be parscore in the tournament. You have seen Virat Kohli score four hundreds. I think Indo-Pak match at start will be crucial. A final before final. But I don't mind losing to India if Pakistan win World Cup," Inzamam said with a grin.

Holders India to enter World Cup in second spot

UBAI: Defending champions India will enter the 11th edition of the ICC Cricket World Cup in second spot behind leaders Australia. After failing to win a single game in the recently concluded tri-series, the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led side trail Australia by six points in the ODI rankings, according to an ICC media release. Australia, who won the tri-series after humbling England in the final, are comfortably placed at the top with 120 ranking points followed by India (114) and South Africa (113). With just a few more international matches left to go before the the 50-over showpiece event kickstarts on February 14 in Australia and New Zealand, the 14 competing teams are gearing up for the warm-up matches slated between 8-13 of this month.Meanwhile in the player rankings, India's Virat Kohli is at the number three spot in the batsman's chart with South Africa's AB de Villers and Hashim Amla at the No.1 and 2 position respectively. Other Indians in the top-10 of the batting table include Shikhar Dhawan (7), whose lack of form in the tri-series came under intense criticism.

Pallikal powers to Winnipeg win, secures 9th WSA title W

Former Indian star opener Virender Sehwag has ample reason to laugh as he stresses that India has the wherewithal to qualify for last four in the World Cup.

‘India will reach WC semifinals’ N

EW DELHI: Out-of-favour India batsman Virender Sehwag today exuded confidence about India making it to the semifinals of the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup, saying that recent results would have little impact on the team's performance during the quadrennial extravaganza. "I am sure India will make it to the semifinals and after that it would depend on how they play on a particular day," said Sehwag. Asked which other teams according to him could make the last-four stage apart from India, Sehwag was prompt in his reply. "Besides India, I think Australia, South Africa and New Zealand would make the semis," he said. One of the most destructive opening batsmen refused to believe that India's lackluster show in their recent tour Down Under would have any influence on the upcoming World Cup. "I don't think the team will be much affected with their recent

performances. Everyone will give their 100 per cent effort during the World Cup and recent results may not have any influence," Sehwag insisted. Drawing comparisons with India's 2-5 defeat in the sevenmatch ODI series in New Zealand in the build-up to the 2003 World Cup in South Africa, Sehwag said the team ended up performing well during the marquee event. "Just before the 2003 World Cup, India had a disastrous tour of New Zealand and everyone thought that we won't do well in South Africa. But we ended up making it to the finals," said Sehwag during the launch of a special show by 92.7 BIG FM 'Cricket ka Big Headquarter'. Sehwag said he did not have any solution to offer to the team members for their poor result Down Under but expressed confidence that the players would work on their gray areas themselves. "Players will have to identify their problems.”

INNIPEG (CANADA): After conceding a game in the opening round, top seed Dipika Pallikal showed her true class in the Winnipeg Winter Club Women's Open by reclaiming the WSA squash title in her season opener here. Pallikal dispatched second seed and last year's runners-up Heba El Torky 11-4 11-9 11-8 in yesterday's final of the USD 15,000 event. The world no.13 from India had also won the title here in 2013 before compatriot Joshana Chinappa lifted the trophy last year. Pallikal had reached the final -the 15th of her career on the WSA World Tour -- after beating Donna Urquhart, the fourth seed from Australia making her Tour return after a six-month foot injury break. The 23-year-old Indian had endured a tough start to last season but this time it seems the work put in the lead up to the new year is bearing fruit. "It is a great win considering it is my first tournament of the year. All the matches were tough," Pallikal said. Pallikal usually trains abroad with former five-time world champion Sarah Fitzgerald in Melbourne but she recently spent some time with renowned Egyptian coach Amir Wagih in Washington DC before beginning her US leg of the season. "I really had a good off season to train back home and then it was nice to go back and train with Amir. He is one of the best in the world and the stint really helped," said the Commonwealth Games gold medallist.

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Don’t mind Kohli blowing flying kiss if he scores ton: Kapil Dev N

EW DELHI: Former India captain Kapil Dev feels that he is fine with Virat Kohli's antics as long as he is performing on field. "If Virat Kohli scores a century and then blows a flying kiss towards his girlfriend, I have no problems. Rather I have problem if a player scores zero and is blowing a flying kiss. We played cricket in a different era and now its a different era. We have to accept that," Kapil said at a 'Cricket Conclave' organized by News24. "We can't just sit back and think that cricket is no longer a gentleman's game. Times have changed. The generation I played was different. We grew up with Test cricket. But now you have sledging, abuses and T20 is an accepted format." Kapil also took a sarcastic dig at India's team huddle which he described as "hug". "Well I have never understood this team hug inside the ground at start of the match. What were you guys doing in dressing room. Only eating eggs!" On India's chances in the World Cup, Kapil said it was 25 percent and also explained his reason for it. "India I believe will reach semifinals and all four semi finalists will have 25 percent chance. You can't predict from there on. I believe start is very important. I think the first 15 overs will decide how India will perform. I would take 40/0 in first 15 overs which can give us 270 plus total. It's a must. But if India lose 2-3 wickets in 15 overs it will be difficult," Kapil said.

ing. He only came to know about it through another BCCI bigwig. He was taken aback as he is the sitting BCCI joint secretary, who is an executive functionary," a source very close to the BJP MP and president of Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) said. The source also hinted that Thakur may no longer be a part of the Srinivasan camp after having been one of the important members of that faction. "Anurag told a few of his close associates that probably Srinivasan didn't like his straight forward stance of telling him to "step aside" after the spot-fixing controversy and subsequent arrest of Gurunath Meiyappan happened in 2013. You can say that probably, he is no longer a part of the Srinivasan faction," the source added. According to a top BCCI official, BCCI vice-president Rajiv Shukla, Assam Cricket Association's secretary Bikash Baruah have been invited by Srinivasan. Shukla is among the contenders for the BCCI president's post if gets the support of the east zone units. However, till Monday evening, Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has not received any intimation about the Chennai meeting. The

EW DELHI: Barred by the Supreme Court to contest the elections, BCCI's president-in-exile N Srinivasan has called an informal meeting in Chennai on Thursday for some of the affiliated units to decide his future course of action. "Srinivasan has called a meeting in Chennai on February 5 which can be called a core committee meeting of the closest associates. Obviously, the date of the AGM and future course of action will be decided on that day. We will also get a clearer picture about Srini's course of action on that day," a top BCCI member, who will be going to Chennai, told PTI today. While it is expected that key office-bearers like secretary Sanjay Patel, interim president Shivlal Yadav will be present at the meeting, a notable absentee might be joint secretary Anurag Thakur, who apparently has "not been intimated" about the meeting. "Thakur will be busy as Delhi is going to polls on February 7 and there are lot of political commitments. But he did express his surprise that Srinivasan has not intimated him about the said meet-

AP’s Akshara wins title in All India Women’s Open Tennis

UMBAI: Fourth seed Akshara Iska of Andra Pradesh fashioned an impressive 6-2, 6-2 win over qualifier Vasavi Ganesan of Tamil Nadu to clinch the title in the Rs. 3.60 lakh All India Women's Open Tennis Tournament at the Khar Gymkhana. A confident Akshara ended the dream run of giant-killer Vasavi for her fourth title this season. She had earlier won at Trivandrum, Patna and the under-16 nationals in Mumbai.Using the double-handed backhand in good measure and a fierce forehand, Akshara dominated the championship round from the start, earning three breaks each in both sets to wrap up the contest in

90 minutes. "I couldn't take Vasavi for granted especially after she beat two seeds to enter the final," explained Akshara. "I had to make sure of minimizing errors. Khar Gymkhana has been a happy hunting ground after winning the under-12, under-14 and under16 titles over the years." Defending champions and third seeds Sagarika Phadke and Nupur Kaul of Maharashtra retained the doubles title, following a 6-4, 6-1 win over the unseeded TN-Maharashtra pair of Vasavi Ganesan and Aastha Dargude. Earlier, in the semi-finals, Ganesan and Dargude upset the second seeded pair of Sanya Madan and Himani Mor with a 6-4, 6-3 win.

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UMBAI: Mahindra Racing, which had disbanded its twowheeler racing team from the 2015 Moto3 season, has tied up with Aspar to supply its bikes to other teams. The home grown major will be a constructor during the season with four teams including Aspar, which will also be a factory team. "We will not be running the Mahindra Racing factory team on our own this year, instead we have decided to focus on design, development and supply of the MGP30 to other racing teams in the Moto3 world championship and other national championships. The role of our factory team will be performed by Aspar team," Mahindra Racing CEO Mufaddal Choonia told reporters here in the course of a inter-

view. Under the new structure, the Aspar Team will concentrate on running the team and developing the riders, while Mahindra Racing will focus on developing the bikes and offer better support to its customer teams. The other teams using Mahindra bikes are French team CIP, team Italia and Ambrogio Racing and this year nine Mahindra MGP30 bikes will feature on the grid this year. After being part of the racing circuit from 2011, Mahindra Racing will be focusing on making bikes and Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra said, "we are still at a relatively early phase of our journey in motor sport, but the technological challenge and learning that we achieve through our rac-

ing programmes are of major importance to the whole group." Mahindra Racing recently opened a technical base at Besozzo near Varese in Northern Italy and Mahindra said, "We are going to see some exciting things coming out of that centre." Aspar team is owned by four-time world championship rider Jorge Martinez and the Spaniard said, "We have three talented young riders in the World Championship and some exciting new prospects in the Spanish Championship and I am confident that together with Mahindra we will enjoy a lot of success on track." Dorna Sports that owns the MotoGP rights, said there is a possibility of the Superbikes race in India in the future.

Supreme Court, in its judgement on January 22, had ruled that "no individual with commercial interests will be allowed to contest the elections," meaning that Srinivasan cannot contest for the post of BCCI chief until he clears himself of conflict of interest. The SC also served a directive to BCCI to hold its AGM and elections within six weeks of the judgement. As per norms, before annoucing the date of the AGM, the BCCI needs to give three weeks notice to all members before the meeting. Effectively it means that Srinivasan and his associates will have to decide the date of AGM by February 12 as it has to be held within first week of March as per SC ruling. The court ruled that Srinivasan will have to dissociate himself completely from Chennai Super Kings which also being probed by a Court-appointed three-member committee headed by ex CJI R M Lodha. With committee being given six months time to decide on the quantum of punishment for CSK and Rajasthan Royals, it is practically impossible for Srinivasan to dissociate himself from the franchise within six weeks time and contest the BCCI polls.

Verma asks Pawar to contest BCCI elections

EW DELHI: Secretary of the unrecognised Cricket Association of Bihar, Aditya Verma today urged former BCCI chief and NCP strongman Sharad Pawar to contest for the post of president in the Cricket Board's upcoming elections. The petitioner in the IPL spotfixing scandal, Verma's longdrawn battle with the N Srinivasan camp resulted in the Supreme Court banning the ICC chairman from contesting the BCCI polls. "I have requested Mr Pawar to contest the elections. BCCI is a sinking ship and only he can revive it once again because of his vast experience in administration and also integrity as an official," Verma told PTI. In a setback to Srinivasan, the

Supreme Court on January 22 barred him from contesting any BCCI election on grounds of conflict of interest and set up a judges committee under a former Chief Justice of India to decide on the punishment in the IPL scam that threaten the future of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royals (RR). There is intense speculation that Pawar, who is currently the President of Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), has decided to contest the BCCI elections. Pawar was BCCI president from 2005 to 2008. The Member of Parliament has also been the president of International Cricket Council from 2010 to 2012. The BCCI elections have been postponed twice due to the Supreme Court hearing in the 2013 IPL betting and spot-fixing scandal. On January 22, the Supreme Court ordered that BCCI elections should be held within the next six weeks. With Srinivasan's candidature now looking increasing doubtful due to his conflict of interest issues in Indian cricket, Pawar has emerged as a strong candidate though he may find the going tough as he has to be nominated by two units of East Zone. It is East Zone's turn to propose a candidate for the president's post this time.

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ERTH: Making an impactful return in the triseries final to send England packing, Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson said that the Eoin Morgan-led side would be "dreaming" if they believe that pressure will not be on them in their opening clash of the cricket World Cup. Returning from his monthlong rest, Johnson, who took

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three wickets to help Australia humble England by 112 runs in the title clash yesterday, reacted to Morgan's comment of the pressure being more on the hosts when the two sides' clash on

February 14. "Every team is under pressure. It is a World Cup. I think they [England] are dreaming if they think they are not under pressure," Johnson was quoted as saying in the

Sydney Morning Herald. "It's a knockout situation and you have to win pretty much every game, that is the way I see it. We will try to win all the games we play in, there will be a little bit more

Langer will be next coach of Australia: Lehmann M

ELBOURNE: Australian head coach Darren Lehmann believes former Test cricketer Justin Langer is the right person to succeed him, considering the success he has already achieved in Western Australia. Lehmann, whose contract as Australian head coach was extended recently till mid-2017, knows that he won't be able to continue in this role forever given the demands that come with the position. "I believe he'll be the next coach of Australia," Lehmann told Australia's Fairfax Radio. "He's done a fantastic job

and he should be very proud of what he's achieved in WA. He's always ringing and asking questions and we're always throwing things at him as well and asking him for different ideas." Langer, who worked with the Australian team as a batting coach and mentor in 2009 under Tim Nielson, has achieved a lot of success as

coach of Western Australia and Perth Scorchers since 2012. Under him, Perth Scorchers won back-to-back titles in the Big Bash T20 League, Western Warriors clinched the Matador Cup and reached the finals of last season's Sheffield Shield. "It's a really united feeling in the Australian setup now where the state coaches are a very important part of what we're trying to do," Lehmann said. "And a guy who's played over 100 test matches – you'd be mad not to take his advice. From our point of view, we respect him very highly.”

pressure on us being a home World Cup but we are prepared for that," he added. Johnson though is not concentrating his energies on only one team and said that his job is to perform against everyone."It feels nice against any team, to be honest, when you can go out there and perform at your best and do the job that you have been put in the team for," Johnson said. "My job is to go out there and bowl fast and be aggressive and take wickets and I felt like I was pretty close to that and that excites me. I was really looking forward to playing some cricket again, the more I play the better I feel," he said. Johnson also believes that he can be as intimidating in the ODI format as he is in Test cricket. "I think at times, yeah, definitely using that short ball worked for me [on Sunday]," he said. "You have to adapt. Sometimes it is not going to work as much and I have to go to plan B or keep trying. I am a fast bowler who loves to bowl fast.”

Artists benefit more from National Games: P T Usha T

HIRUVANANTHAPURAM: As yet another National Games progresses amid organisational lapses and controversies, legendary sprint queen P T Usha feels that the event has transformed into a carnival in which artists benefit more than sportspersons. Though the Games has helped improve the sports infrastructure at the grassroot level, Usha felt the event would not be of much help to the athletes preparing for international events including the upcoming Rio de Janeiro Olympics in 2016. "After all, the National Games is an Olympic-format event. But, organisers seem to concentrate more on the pomp and show of the opening and closing ceremonies of the event than giving due importance to sports and sportstars," Usha told PTI in an interview.

"The ongoing Games are no different. They try to ensure the participation of maximum number of artists in the inaugural and closing ceremonies and make it a big celebration," the legendary athlete, who once reigned the Indian track and field, said. However, Usha felt it was also hard to ignore the sports infrastructure that has come up solely because of the Games. "It helps upcoming sportstars to get better facilities including good stadiums, tracks and other essential infrastructure. It is not a small thing. I think, that is the only benefit of conducting the Games," said the Los Angeles Olympics finalist who lost the bronze in a thrilling photo finish in 1984. Usha amassed over 100 medals in different international events.

Anand to meet Caruana Clarke ready to play under Smith’s leadership in Grenke Classic opener S B

ADEN-BADEN (GERMANY): Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand will start his campaign against world number two Fabiano Caruana of Italy in the first round of the Grenke Chess Classic that gets underway here. A winner in the first edition in this spa-town in 2013, Anand will be facing a tough challenge in the tournament, especially from World champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway, who starts as the top seed and hot favourite for the crown. Apart from Carlsen the organisers have also roped in Levon Aronian of Armenia, Michael Adams of England, Etienne Bacrot of France apart from German Grandmasters Arkadij Naiditsch and David Baramidze. The eight-player tournament will be played on round-robin basis and

there will be seven rounds in all.The time control will be classical with 100 minutes for the first 40 moves, 50 for the next 20 and then a 15-minutes sudden death with a 30-second increment from move one. After losing the world championship match against Carlsen in November last, Anand recovered pretty quickly to win the London Classic ahead of Caruana and Vladimir Kramnik and all eyes will be on the Indian to see if he can pose a serious threat to Carlsen.

YDNEY: Battling to regain fitness from an hamstring injury, Australian World Cup captain Michael Clarke said that he is ready to play under the leadership of young Steven Smith. Amid reports that many Australian team members are vouching for stand-in skipper as a permanent choice after the 50-over showpiece event, Clarke said that he has no problems with Smith as captain. "Most definitely I would," Clarke replied on being asked on Triple M radio if he would play under Smith's leadership

at the World Cup. "I feel for Smithy because I sat in his shoes when a lot of the media were calling for (former captain) Ricky Ponting (to go). It's certainly not personal between Smithy and I. We've been friends for a long time and we'll continue to be," he added. There were also reports that many Australian cricket officials are also mulling for a change of guard after the World Cup ends and Clarke believes it's best to leave all these matters to the concerned authorities. "The people that sit above

both him and I will make their decisions," Clarke said. "Whatever they feel are the best 11 players, they will pick that 11. Whoever they feel is the best captain for the team then they'll pick that," added the 33-year-old batsman. Clarke though did rubbish rumours about certain team member's liking Smith over the injured captain. "I'd like to know where it's coming from. It's obviously disappointing because I haven't been around the team ... For the last seven weeks now I've been away from the group.”

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OLOMBO: Sri Lanka's cricket governing body SLC has been reported to the Commission on Bribery and Corruption. The Marxist JVP of the People's Liberation Front said they had highlighted 25 points over alleged miscon-

duct by top officials of bribery and corruption at SLC. Sri Lanka Cricket is suffering from mismanagement, corruption and authoritarianism, Sunil Handunneththi, a senior JVP lawmaker told reporters after handing over a written complaint to the anti-

graft commission. He said the complaints concerning the conduct of the former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage, SLC Secretary Nishantha Ranatunga are included in the complaint. Ranatunga served as the CEO of Carlton Sports

Network (CSN), a channel linked to the former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's family. Cricket television rights, usually a preserve for the national television Rupavahini, was handed over to CSN without the proper tender procedure the opposition alleged.

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