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HE ASKED HER TO GO TO A RESORT IN MANALI IN ADVANCE SO SHE COULD PREPARE FOR A CONFERENCE. WHEN HE LATER WENT THERE, HE DEMANDED SEXUAL FAVOURS. SHE COMPLAINED OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT

himla: A civil judge-cum-CJM in Himachal Pradesh has been placed under suspension following a complaint from a woman colleague that he had allegedly harassed her. Chief Justice Mansoor Ahmad Mir has ordered a probe into the allegations, sources said here today. The woman is also of the same rank of the accused--civil

judge(senior division)-cum-Chief Judicial Magistrate(CJM). The alleged incident took place ahead of a national-level conference on drug abuse in Manali from June 11 to 13. As per the complaint of the woman judge, she was asked to reach Manali in advance in connection with the preparations for the conference that was also at-

tended by judges of Supreme Court and various high courts. On June 8, the accused tried to pressure her to accompany her to a resort and allegedly misbehaved with her, the complaint said. Later, she made a complaint to the chief justice, who ordered an enquiry into the matter and the Continued on pg 8 ÂŤ

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he BJP and the JDS staged a walk out in the Karnataka legislative council demanding a CBI probe into removal of Lokayukta Rao whose son had made more than 150 extortion calls to officials Belagavi: Keeping up pressure for removal of Lokaykuta Bhaskar Rao and a CBI probe into alleged bribery scandal in the anti-graft body, Opposition BJP and JDS members today staged a walkout from the Legislative Council, accusing the government of shielding the corrupt. As the House proceedings began, BJP and JDS sought to move an adjournment motion on the scandal that has rocked the Lokayukta office and demanded removal of Rao, alleging his son was involved in corruption amounting to crores of rupees. In their joint notice for adjournment motion, both parties said several social organisations, legal fraternity and its associations had expressed their dismay against the "corrupt" Lokayukta Continued on pg 8 ÂŤ

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Resident doctors of KEM hospital in Parel protest outside the premises against the state government’s indifference to their demands, on Thursday

Around 4,000 resident doctors across Maharashtra have gone on an indefinite strike as the state government has not yet assured fulfilment of their demands

By Vrushali Purandare

more than 2,000 doctors are participating in the strike. ore than 4,500 Medical AsThe 10 demands put up by the sociation of Resident Doc- resident doctors include the bond tors (MARD) went on an period, leave and stipend issues. indefinite strike on Thursday to The MARD has requested the minprotest the state government's apa- istry to provide two months of paid thy in agreeing to their various de- maternity leave to pregnant doctors mands. as well as doctors suffering from After an unsuccessful meeting T.B. They have also demanded that with state minister Vinod Tawde, post-graduates specialising in a MARD has threatened that they will particular field must be posted durnot resume work until their de- ing their bond period in their parmands are not fulfilled. In Mumbai, ticular specialised field only. MARD

has also raised the issue of duty hours of doctors. According to Dr Sagar Mundada, President of MARD, “Minister Vinod Tawde has given us verbal assurances that our problems will be solved, but we want a Government Resolution to be passed in this issue agreeing to all our demands. Till then we will not call off our indefinite strike.” The strike had an adverse effect on the people as medical services were affected. All public hospitals

were hit badly since the doctors refused to provide even emergency emergency medical services to patients. One of the patients who is being treated in K.E.M. hospital said , “we cant afford private treatment so we came here, but we are suffering now due to the strike. If the strike continues we will be affected badly. People like us who can’t afford private medical treatment will have to suffer.” According to acting dean of

K.E.M. hospital Dr. Anil Gwalani, “R.M.O.s are important people, definitely people are suffering. We senior doctors are performing our duties and also the duties which have to be handled by our resident doctors. They are justified in their demands which should be considered by state government.” Dr. Tatyasaheb Lahane, Dean at J.J. hospital said that the out-patient department, emergency ward and surgical procedures are likely to be affected due to the strike.

Tawde says Govt agrees to 95 pc demands Bandra’s municipal-run of MARD, urges them to call off strike school still locked By Prashant Hamine

inister for Medical Education Vinod Tawde yesterday disclosed that the state government had agreed to 95 per cent of the demands put forth by the representatives of Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (MARD). Speaking to news persons at his Mantralaya office here he however expressed displeasure over the insistence of the MARD representatives who wanted the government

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to issue the Government Resolution (GR) right after the meeting that was held late on July 2 which was not possible. Tawde urged the striking resident doctors to call off their strike and resume duties in the interest of the patients. Commenting upon the demand for hike in stipend for medical students, he said that the government will check the financial implication of the decision. Tawde stated that the government has agreed to give an adhoc rise of Rs 5,000 per month. At present the resident doctors get a stipend in the range of Rs 43,000 to Rs 45,000 which is second to Delhi where resident doctors get Rs 52,000. He said that in other states like Assam, Bihar, Chandigarh, Chattisgarh, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh it ranges between Rs 17,000 to Rs 24,000. Referring to the other main demand of the striking resident doctors about reducing the working hours from 24 hours to eight hours, Tawde stated in that case the strength of resident doctors will have to be increased to provide 24 hours health services. At present there are 2,191 junior residents and 87 senior residents. If the demand of eight hours duty were to be agreed it would place an additional burden of Rs 352.63 crore per month on the department whose annual budget itself is Rs 354 crore. He said that if a 12 hour duty schedule is agreed to, the government will have to bear a burden of Rs 117.54 crore. Giving point-by-point clarification on the MARD demands, he said

that the government has agreed to transfer Prof Dr Humane from Nagpur to Akola and order divisional probe against him. Tawde stated that it was decided that in order to have more seats for Service Bond, the vacancies in newly created Senior Resident Doctors category will be filed as per qualifications. He added that the government has agreed to reduce the time frame for placement to resident doctors signing Service Bond from three months to two months. Furthermore, in order to bring more transparency and bringing the MARD representatives on board with the government, it was decided to set up a committee comprising of Medical Education and MARD representatives to find out ways to reduce the placement period even further. Tawde disclosed that the government has agreed to install CCTV cameras at ICU, Labour and Casualty Wards and put up flex banners displaying warnings against attacks on doctors. He said that the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent will assist the doctors in filing FIR in cases of assault and the Medical Education department will follow it up with the Home department for action. Tawde stated that the government has agreed to TB and maternity leave for resident doctors, but since the syllabus is decided by the Medical Council of India (MCI) the government will seek directive from the MCI. He said that the government will give the signed copy of the minutes of the meeting to the MARD representatives.

Children being taught lessons outside the Kherwadi municipal school

BMC cannot give more than two lakh rupees as the school has been there on rental basis By Priyanka Bhatt

ith the arrival of monsoon, schools have started everywhere, much to the relief of students. However, recently at Behram Pada in Bandra, an Urdu medium primary school called Behram Nagar Municipal School, has been in a dilapidated condition and never reopened. The parents and students were promised that the school shall be repaired by June. This did not happen and when the monsoon began, the children found their

school locked and were shifted to some distance away to Kherwadi Municipal school for the time being. This issue was brought to notice of leader of opposition in civic body Devendra Amberkar by the residents who have been consistently pressing to the finish repair of the school at the earliest. Ramesh Pawar, Dy MC visited the school premises to inspect the condition of the building. Pawar has spoken to director of engineering services and projects Laxman Vhatkar, who has asked a consultant to look into the matter and repair the building. “The consultant will repair the building at the earliest possible time and then give a stability report,” said Amberkar, adding, “The school will be repaired from the funds of MPs and MLAs.”

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Soon, your smartphone can tell if you are pregnant Small add-on devices could allow your smartphone to take pregnancy tests or monitor diabetes, scientists say. Researchers at the Hanover Centre for Optical Technologies (HOT), University of Hanover, Germany, have developed a self-contained fibre optic sensor for smartphones with the potential for use in a wide variety of biomolecular tests, including those for detecting pregnancy or monitoring diabetes. According to the researchers, the readings of the sensor can run through an application on a smartphone which provide real-time results. When properly provisioned, the smartphone user has the ability to monitor multiple types of body fluids, including blood, urine, saliva, sweat or breath. In case of medical applications, the sensor readings can be combined with the GPS signal of a smartphone and users can then be guided to the next

drug store, hospital or the ambulance, the researchers said. The sensor uses the optical phenomenon of surface plasmon resonance (SPR) - which occurs when light causes electrons on the surface of a thin film to jostle - to detect the composition of a liquid or the presence of particular biomolecules or trace gases. "We have the potential to develop small and robust lab-on-a-chip devices for smartphones. So, surface plasmon resonance sensors could become ubiquitous now," said Kort Bremer, coauthor of the new study with Bernhard Roth, director, Hanover Centre for Optical Technologies (HOT), University of Hanover. Surface plasmon resonance is a phenomenon commonly used for biosensing, but typically requires bulky lab equipment involving both a light detector and light source. Smartphones already have both of these, allowing the minimalist, U-shaped device the researchers designed to

consist solely of a 400micrometre diameter core multimode fibre with a silvercoated sensing region. In a proof-of-concept version of the sensor, Bremer carefully excised the polymer coating from a 10 millimetre segment of the optics cable to expose the bare 400 micrometre diameter glass fibre core. He then cleaned the segment, subjected it to a silver-coating process, added a small well in which to pour the solutions being observed, and polished both ends of the fibre to 45 degree angled faces. They were then adhered to the phone's case and, thus, to its LED and camera, the latter of which was affixed with a diffraction grating to separate the light beam into an emission spectrum. In subsequent experiments, the device's sensitivity was tested using various concentrations of glycerol, and the team confirmed it was on par with current equipment, at a fraction of the cost and size.

Aliens may actually exist and resemble humans, possessing limbs and a head, and could even have the capacity to think intelligently, a University of Cambridge expert has claimed. Biologist Simon Conway Morris, an expert in evolution at the University of Cambridge, said the chances of alien life evolving elsewhere in the universe are "pretty high". Morris, in a new book called The Runes Of Evolution, discusses a theory called convergence, which suggests evolution may proceed along certain lines rather than being a chaotic process. If true, this would mean extraterrestrials are "almost guaranteed" to possess limbs and a head, and think intelligently - just like us earthlings, 'mirror.Co.Uk' reported. "Evolution is far from a random process. If the outcomes of evolution are at least broadly predictable, then what applies on Earth will apply across the Milky Way, and beyond," Morris said. "I would argue that in any habitable zone that doesn't boil or freeze, intelligent life is going to

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emerge," Morris said. "And given the number of potential planets that we now have good reason to think exist, even if the dice only come up the right way

every one in 100 throws, that still leads to a very large number of intelligences scattered around, that are likely to be similar to us," he said.

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CHANGE OF NAME I, Jellella Sarojini Vodapalli, have changed my name to Jainab Mohd. Sher Khan Vide Deedpoll Affidavit No. ME 358837 Dated 2nd July, 2015. C-16703 I have changed my name from Amit Kumar Ashok Jain to Amit Ashok Jain as per Affidavit Dated 01/07/2015. C-16704 I have changed my name from Sagar Misbah Ahmed to Syed Misbah Ahmed Sagar as per Affidavit Dated 01/07/2015. C-16705

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I have changed my name from Parmila Salikram Mishra to Pramila Salikram Mishra as per Affidavit Dated 01/07/2015. C-16706 I have changed my name from Shaikh Awais Hussain to Shaikh Awais Khwaja Hussain as per Affidavit Dated 30/06/2015. C-16707 I have changed my name from Salman Arshad Shaikh, to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Mohammed Salman Mohammed Arshadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 01/07/2015. C-16708 I have changed my name from Mohmad Sadab Mobin Sheikh, to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Shadab Mobin Shaikhâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 01/07/2015. C-16709 I have changed my name from Prajapati Ashivinkumar Keshawlal, to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Prajapati Ashwin Keshawlalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 12/06/2015. C-16710

I have changed my name from Prajapati Dhanlaxmiben Keshavlal, to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Prajapati Dharmishta Ashwinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 12/06/2015. C-16711 I have changed my name from Sunita Manuswami Mehetre to Sunita Munnaswami Kamat as per Affidavit C-16712 I have changed my name from Manuswami Nagappa Mehetre to Munnaswami Nagappa Kamat as per Affidavit C-16713 I have changed my name from Mr. Shiva Gupta to Mr. Shivjiprasad Bhojprasad Gupta as per deed poll Affidavit Dated 30th day of May 2015 C-16714 I have changed my name from Rahul to Rahul Gupta vide Govt of Maharashtra Affidavit (MR 596736) Dated 26 June 2015

I have changed my name from Ramesh Rajaldas Manchundia to Ramesh Rajaldas Manchundiya as per Affidavit. C-16727 I have changed my name from Rajal Thadomal Munchundia to Rajaldas Thadomal Manchundiya as per Affidavit. C-16728 I have changed my name from Haridas Alias Hariram Pritamdas Bajaj to Hari Pritamdas Bajaj as per Affidavit. C-16729 I have changed my name from Janvi Dinesh Shah to Janavi Dinesh Shah as per Affidavit Dated. 1 July 2015 C-16730 I have changed my name from Poonam Chelabhai Ambani to Mrs. Poonam Dipen Patel as per deed poll Affidavit C-16731

I have changed my name from Riaz Ali Abdul Rahuf to Riyaz Ali Abdul Rahuf Mulla as per Affidavit dated 01/07/2015. C-16748 I have changed my name from Almaas Mohammed Rafiq to Almaas Kurshed Master as per deed poll affidavit and Maha. Gazette No (M-1512527) C-16749

C-16715 I have changed my name from Raji to Raji Damodaran Nair vide Govt of Maharashtra Affidavit (NA 976603) C-16716

I have changed my name from Dipenkumar Mavjibhai Patel to Mr. Dipen Mavjibhai Patel as per deed poll Affidavit C-16733

I have changed my name from Damodharan to Damodaran Gopalam Nair vide Govt of Maha. Affidavit (NA 976602)

I have changed my name from Miss. Minaz Siraj Ali Vora to Mrs. Minaz Javed Vohra as per deed poll Affidavit C-16734

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I have changed my name from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Puja Boseâ&#x20AC;? to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Puja Banerjeeâ&#x20AC;? as per Affidavit Dated 2nd Julyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2015. C-16735

We have corrected the spelling of our daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name from Megha Kamalnath Panickar to Megha Kamalnathan Panicker as per Affidavit. C-16719 I have changed my name from Sunil Parsram Sundrani to Sunilkumar Parsram Sundrani by virtue of deed poll Affidavit. C-16720 I have changed my name from Lachhman Mulchand Chugh to Lachhmandas Mulchand Chugh by virtue of deed poll Affidavit. C-16721 I have changed my name from Joy Savio to Savio Suresh Kangare by virtue of deed poll Affidavit. C-16722 I have changed my name from Vinaykumar Rameshkumar Manchindiya to Vinay Rameshlal Manchundiya as per Affidavit. C-16723 I have changed my name from Rameshkumar Rajaldas Manchindiya to Rameshlal Rajaldas Manchundiya as per Affidavit. C-16724 I have changed my name from Vijaya Rameshkumar Manchindiya to Sandhya Rameshlal Manchundiya as per Affidavit. C-16725 I have changed my name from Ramesh Rajaldas Manchandani to Ramesh Rajaldas Manchundiya as per Affidavit. C-16726

I have changed my name from Salim Hussain Cutterwalla to Mohammed Saleem Cutterwala by deed poll Affidavit. C-16746 We Saleem Fakhruddin Sharafally and Tasneem Saleem Sharafally have changed our minor son's name from Asad Saleem Sharafally to Ammar Saleem Sharafally by deed poll Affidavit. C-16747

I have changed my name from Mrs. Dimple Ajay Agarwal to Mrs. Dimple Ajay Agrawal as per deed poll Affidavit C-16732

I have changed my name from K. B. Lathika to Lathika Sudhakaran vide Affidavit Dated 26 June 2015 C-16718

We Gulab Yadav and Sarita Yadav have changed our minor child's name from Goldie Yadav to Aradhaya Yadav as per Maha. Gazette No (U-68575). C-16745

I have changed my name from Ramjyothi Shivashekar to Ram Shivshekar Nadar as per Affidavit No. MR 674921 dtd 30 June 2015 C-16736 I have changed my name from Mohd Tariq Usmani to Tariq Shafiuddin Usmani as per Affidavit dated 2/7/2015 C-16737 I have changed my name from Khan Jaweed Manzoor Ahmad to Javed Manzoor Khan as per Affidavit dated 2/7/2015 C-16738 I have changed my name from Mohamed Shahid to Mohammed Shahid Shaikh as per Affidavit dated 2/7/2015 C-16739 I have changed my name from Shakil Anjum to Shakil Anjum Shaikh as per Affidavit dated 7/2/2015 C-16740 I have changed my name from Ahmed Raja Khan to Ahmad Raza Khan as per Affidavit dated 7/2/2015 C-16741 I have changed my name from Ahmad Raja Khan to Ahmad Raza Khan as per Affidavit dated 7/2/2015 C-16742

I have changed my name from Mohd Yusuf to Mohammed Yusuf Shaikh as per deed poll Affidavit C-16750 I have changed my name from Ansari Mohammed Fahad Mohammed Shah to Ansari Mohammed Fhad Mohammed Shahid as per deed poll Affidavit C-16751 I have changed my name from Nitinkumar Champshi Nagda to Nitin Champshi Nagda as per the Affidavit Dated 28.06.2015. C-16752 I have changed my name from Sakeena Altaf Husain Syed to Sakina Mohammed Ali Khan as per deed poll Affidavit C-16753 I have changed my name from Sugata Satpathy to Sugat Satpathy as per deed poll Affidavit C-16754 I have changed my name from Ashwini Ashanand Phulekar to Ashwini Ashanand Fulekar as per deed poll Affidavit C-16755 We have changed our minor child's name from Yanshika to Yanshika Sanjay Bhati as per deed poll Affidavit C-16756 I have changed my name from Sanjay Kumar to Sanjay Ganeshmal Bhati as per deed poll Affidavit C-16757 I have changed my name from Vinod Bhati Ghanchi to Vinodkumar Ganeshmal Bhati as per deed poll Affidavit C-16758

I have changed my name from Kanij Fatama Khan to Kanij Fatma Khan as per Affidavit dated 7/2/2015 C-16743

I have changed my name from Ganeshram Ghachi to Ganeshmal Danaji Bhati as per deed poll Affidavit C-16759

I have changed my name from Md Imran Ahmed Raja Khan to Mohammad Imran Ahmad Raza Khan as per Affidavit dated7/2/2015 C-16744

I have changed my name from Anil Kumar to Anil Babulal Dupare as per deed poll Affidavit C-16760

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Govt to set up study group of secretaries to draft guidelines for government purchases By A Special Correspondent

s the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led state government is increasingly getting mired in allegations of corruption over purchases made on Rate Contract system, Minister for Finance and Planning Sudhir Mungantiwar yesterday announced that the government has decided to set up a study group of five departmental secretaries to draw up a comprehensive, transparent policy on government purchases. The study group will be headed by Principal Secretary Finance (Expenditure) and comprise of Secretary General Administration, Additional Chief Secretary Information Technology, Principal Secretary (Financial Reforms) and principal secretaries of Industry and Tribal Development. The study group will recommend steps to make the government pur-

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chases more streamlined and transparent. The Minister for Finance further stated that the White Paper on the fiscal health of the state had been presented to the state legislature in the budget session of the state legislature in March this year. The White Paper had talked about setting up such a study group to bring clarity and transparency in government purchases. Mungantiwar stated that the Government Resolution (GR) to set up the study group has been officially issued on July 1.

s the flight delay row has taken an ugly turn, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis yesterday termed the reports regarding he delaying an Air India flight as misleading. He also warned of legal action against people showing him in bad light. Fadnavis, who is currently on a tour to the US, took to Twitter to break his silence over the massive controversy which has erupted following media reports of him delaying Air India's flight, AI-191 to New York on June 29 by nearly 57 minutes. The CM said in a series of tweets said that enough is enough. Once I am back to India, I will initiate proceedings of criminal defamation. Passengers sitting besides and behind me are witness that I was sitting quietly waiting for departure. Not even once I asked to offload me. “If at all any report that has been submitted, states that I refused to travel without my delegation then it is a blatant lie because I reiterate, the reports of me delaying flight are misleading. In fact when I had already boarded how can I say I won't travel without a delegation”, he added further. The controversy surrounding Fadnavis and Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju, who is also accused of delaying Leh-New Delhi Air India flight, forced the Prime Minister's office to seek a report from the Civil Aviation Ministry. Meanwhile, Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju has offered his apologies to passengers who were inconvenienced due to the two incidents.

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Row erupts over ministers’ remarks on education in madarsas given official status By Prashant Hamine

he embattled government of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis plunged into a fresh contoversy yesterday over remarks by Minister for Minority Affairs Eknath Khadse and his Minister of State for Minority Affairs Dilip Kamble over granting official status to education taught in Madarsas and counting students taking only religious education as out of school students. By evening Congress and Samajwadi Party slammed the government over its move as

Dilip Kamble unconstitutional and illegal, while the SP warned the government of not to interfere in the functioning of the Madarsas. In the evening it was left to Minister for School Education Vinod Tawde to clarify

Mathametics and Social Science in Madarsas is to bring these students in the main stream. Mumbai Regional Congress Committee (MRCC) president Sanjay Nirupam alleged that the government was trying to show bias and demanded that it should immediately withdraw its decision. He said that the governments decision to conduct survey of school going children and to omit the Madarsa going children from it was discriminatory. Minister of State for Minority Affairs Dilip Kamble clarified that even the previous Congress led government had not given official sanction to the education being taught in the Madarsas. He added that the government was only conducting a survey of those children who are deemed as out-of-school, who do not take formal education. He added that the scheme of modernisation of Madarsas will continue. At present there are 1,890 Madarsas in the state wherein about two lakh students are taking education. Kamble added that the main Vinod Tawde Eknath Khadse aim of imparting Science, Mathametics and Social that as per the Right To Edu- to interfere in the functioning Science is to enable the cation all those students not of the Madarsas, added that students to compete for Engiopting for subjects like Sci- the grant-in-aid being given neering and Medicine ence, Mathametics and So- to them will not be stopped courses. He said that the surcial Science have been and that they shall not be vey of out-of-school students treated as out of the school dercognised. Tawde stated is being done in July with a students. He clarified that the that the intention of the gov- view to formulate policy government has no intention ernment to teach Science, decisions.

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CHANGE OF NAME I have changed my name from Vijay Kumar Bhulabhai Parmar to Vijay Bhulabhai Parmar as per deed poll Affidavit C-16761 I have changed my name from Nilesh Kumar to Nilesh Javerchand Gada as per deed poll Affidavit C-16762 I have changed my name from Javerchand to Javerchand Korshi Gada as per deed poll Affidavit C-16763 I have changed my name from Haneef Usman Mapare to Hanif Usman Mapari as per deed poll Affidavit. C-16764

I have changed my name from Savita Dattaram Kumbhar to Sarita Dnyaneshwar Jadhav as per Affidavit. C-16779

I have changed my name from Sukhlal Jaychand Dagalya to Sukhlal Jaychand Jain as per Affidavit. C-16799

I have changed my name from Gupta Manikchand to Kesarwani Manikchand as per Affidavit. C-16818

I Preetiben Yeshvantbhai Thakker have changed my name to Priti Yashwant Thakkar as per Affidavit C-16837

I have changed my name from Hemlata Narsinh Patil to Lata Chandrakant Bhoir as per Affidavit. C-16780

We Mr.Suresh Chavan (Father) and Mrs.Sunita Chavan (Mother) have changed our minor daughter's name from Ms Gautami Suresh Chavan to Ms Kanak Suresh Chavan as per Affidavit. C-16800

I have changed my name from Dilshad Ahmad Meraj Ansari to Dilshad Meraj Ansari as per Affidavit. C-16819

I Yeshvantbhai Mafatlal Thakker have changed my name to Yashwant Mafatlal Thakkar as per Affidavit C-16838

I have changed my name from Shweta Jagdish Murpana to Jiana Neel Nagpal as per Affidavit. C-16820

I Chandni Yeshvantbhai Thakker have changed my name to Chandni Yashwant Thakkar as per Affidavit C-16839

I have changed my name from Manoj Vishwakarma to Manoj Sharma as per Affidavit. C-16821

I Yeshwantbhai Mafatlal Thakker have changed my name to Yashwant Mafatlal Thakkar as per Affidavit C-16840

I have changed my name from Jisham Javid Patel to Jishan Javid Patel as per Affidavit. C-16781 I have changed my name from Javed Gulam Patel to Javid Gulam Patel as per Affidavit. C-16782

I have changed my name from Nadeem Ahmad Ali Hasan Ansari to Ansari Nadeem Ali Hasan as per Affidavit. C-16801

I have changed my name from Maruthi Gowda to Maruti Swamy Gowda as per Affidavit. C-16783

I have changed my name from Faruk Abdul Majid Memon to Faruk Abdul Majid Patel as per deed poll Affidavit. C-16765

I have changed my name from Ansari Khizar Ahd Ansar Ahd to Khizar Ansar Ahd Ansari as per Affidavit. C-16802

I have changed my name from Mohammed Islam Abdul Rehaman Khan to Islam Abdul Rehaman Khan as per Affidavit C-16784

I have changed my name from Raise Ahmed Kudrat Ali to Ali Hussain Kudrat Ali Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-16766

I have changed my name from Mohd Haamid Khan to Mohd Hamid Hussain Khan as per Affidavit. C-16803

I have changed my name from Mohammed Samir Khan to Samir Islam Khan as per Affidavit C-16785

I have changed my name from Husain Khan to Hussain Khan as per Affidavit. C-16804

I have changed my name from Aslam Ahamad Raise Ahmed to Aslam Ali Hussain Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-16767

I have changed my name from Benny Cherian to Benny Cherian Velickal as per Affidavit C-16786

I have changed my name from Abdul Hai Kha to Abdul Thakur as per Affidavit. C-16768

I have change my nane from Mr. Dilipkumar Rampyare Saroj to Mr. Dilip Rampyare Saroj as per Affidavit C-16787

I have changed my name from Tanuja Eknath Kashte to Sheetal Mangesh Naik as per Affidavit. C-16769 We Asif Noor Mohamed Chauhan & Rubina Asif Chauhan have changed our minor daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name from Ruhi Asif Chavan to Ruhi Asif Chauhan as per Affidavit. C-16770 I have changed my name from Rubina Chavan to Rubina Asif Chauhan as per Affidavit. C-16771 I have changed my name from Asif Noor Mohmad Chavan to Asif Noor Mohamed Chauhan as per Affidavit. C-16772 I have changed my name from Gertrude Janith Dsouza to Zenith Charles Dsouza as per Affidavit Dated 02/07/2015 C-16773 I have changed my name from Mahafizullali Khan to Mahafizulla Khan as per Affidavit. C-16774 I have changed my name from Pawar Kavita Shantaram to Vidhi Bharat Kharade as per Affidavit C-16775 I have changed my name from Ram Venkatrao to Ram Venkatrao Kshirsagar as per Affidavit C-16776 I have changed my name from Rajani Madanpal Chouhan to Rajni Madanpal Chouhan as per Affidavit C-16777 I have changed my name from Fredrick Mathais Henry Mathais to Fredrick Henry Mathias as per Affidavit C-16778

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I have change my name from Mrs Khurshid Jabin / Khurseed Siddiquee to Khursheeda Siddiquee as per Affidavit C-16788 I have changed my name from Rukhsar Mirza Baig to Rukhshar Mirza Baig as per Affidavit. C-16789 I have changed my name from Arun Kumar to Arun Kashyap as per Affidavit. C-16790 I have changed my name from Babulal Dungarani to Babubhai Dungrani as per Affidavit. C-16791 I have changed my name from Bhaveshbhai Babubhai Dungr ani to Bhavesh Babubhai Dungrani as per Affidavit. C-16792 I have changed my name from Priyankaben Bhaveshbhai Dungrani to Priyanka Bhavesh Dungrani as per Affidavit. C-16793 I have changed my name from Bhavesh Babulal Dungarani to Bhavesh Babubhai Dungrani as per Affidavit. C-16794 I have changed my name from Kalavati Tiwari to Kalawati Sharma as per Affidavit. C-16795 I have changed my name from Pratapsing Padavi to Pratapsing Padvi as per Affidavit. C-16796 I have changed my name from Bhaidas Pratapsing Padavi to Bhaidas Pratapsing Padvi as per Affidavit. C-16797 I have changed my name from Mashubai Pratapsing Padavi to Mashu Pratapsing Padvi as per Affidavit. C-16798

I have changed my name from Saima Arshad Qazi to Saima Arshad Aijaz as per Affidavit. C-16805 I have changed my name from Qazi Yusuf Arshad to Yusuf Arshad Aijaz as per Affidavit. C-16806

I have changed my name from Khan Mohamed Zuber Mohamed Salim to Zubair Salim Khan as per Affidavit. C-16822 I have changed my name from Pralhad Ramji Kashyap to Pralhad Ramji Mallah as per Affidavit. C-16823 I have changed my name from Modali Mouli Subhashini to Subhashini Venkataramanamurthy Modali as per Affidavit. C-16824 I have changed my name from Fiddam Hussein Qureshi to Fida Iqbal Qureshi as per Affidavit. C-16825

I have changed my name from Arshad Ezaz Qazi to Arshad Aijaz as per Affidavit. C-16807

I have changed my name from Mr. Hussain Arif Sahadat to Mr. Aarif Hussain Shaikh as per Deed Poll Affidavit. C-16826

I have changed my name from Akhtar Ansari to Khaliqur Rahman Ansari as per Affidavit. C-16808

I Lalit Kumar Jain have changed my name to Lalit Ranka as per Affidavit C-16827

I have changed my name from Qamre Alam Ali Beg to Shaikh Qamre Alam Ali Beg as per Affidavit. C-16809

I Laleet Ranka have changed my name to Lalit Ranka as per Affidavit C-16828

I have changed my name from Mohan Kumar Gautamji to Mohankumar Gautamchand Jeerawala as per Affidavit. C-16810 I have changed my name from Gautamji to Gautamchand Lalchand Jeerawala as per Affidavit. C-16811 I have changed my name from Mohd Tariqueumar Mohd Aslam to Mohd Tariqueumar Mohd Aslam Ansari as per Affidavit. C-16812 I have changed my name from Jeet Kumar Kailashbhai Jogani to Jeet Kailash Jogani as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16813 I have changed my name from Heenaben Kailashbhai Jogani to Heena Kailash Jogani as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16814 I have changed my name from Kailashbhai Mafatbhai Jogani to Kailash Mafatbhai Jogani as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16815 I have changed my name from Ms.Sakkarbai Hasam Rangara to Mrs.Sakar Murad Samnani as per Deed Poll Affidavit. C-16816 I have changed my name from Gupta Shekhar Manikchand to Kesarwani Shekhar Manikchand as per Affidavit. C-16817

I Pinki Ranka have changed my name to Pinky Ranka as per Affidavit C-16829 I Miss. Sushama Ashok Metkar have changed my name to Miss. Sushma Ashok Metkar as per Affidavit C-16830 I Mrs. Jayabai Shamji Chitroda have changed my name to Mrs. Jaya Shamji Chitroda as per Affidavit C-16831 I have changed my name from Aaishvarya Padmanabh Vaidya to Aishwarya Padmanabh Vaidya as per Affidavit C-16832 We, Subodh Barnwal & Manjula Barnwal have changed our minor son's name from Soumya Subodh Barnwal to Siddharth Subodh Barnwal as per Affidavit C-16833 I have changed my name from Bharatlal Hanslal Kalkar to Bharat Hanslar Kalkar as per Affidavit C-16834 I Jinalben Jatinkumar Shah have changed my name to Jinal Jatin Shah as per Affidavit C-16835 I Pratik Yeshvantbhai Thakker have changed my name to Pratik Yashwant Thakkar as per Affidavit C-16836

I Preetiben Yeshwantbhai Thakker have changed my name to Priti Yashwant Thakkar as per Affidavit C-16841 I Yeshvanbhai Mafatlal Thakker have changed my name to Yashwant Mafatlal Thakkar as per Affidavit C-16842 I Dileepkumar Rajendraprasad Shukla have changed my name to Dilip Rajendraprasad Shukla as per Affidavit C-16843 I Nazir Ahmed Mohammed Ishak have changed my name to Nazir Ahmed Mohammed Shaikh as per Affidavit C-16844 I have changed my name from Farook Qureshi. to Mohd Farooque Qureshi as per Affidavit C-16845 I have changed my name from Shashin Farooque Qureshi to Shaheen Mohd Farooque Qureshi as per Affidavit C-16846 I have changed my name from Krishnadas Vijaykumar to Krishnadas Vijaykumar Nair as per deed poll Affidavit No.ML 729766 C-16847 I have changed my name from Praveen Raj to Praveenraj Prakash Pillai as per Deedpoll Affidavit No MM 381597 C-16848 I have changed my name from S. Prakashan to Prakash Sreedharan Pillai as per Deed Poll Affidavit No MM 381598 C-16849 I have changed my name from Rohini Leeladhar Kalekar to Prajakta Pravin More as per Affidavit C-16850 I have changed my name from Nikhil Rajan to Nikhil Rajan Iyer as per Affidavit C-16851 I have changed my name form Dhruviben Kalpesh Shah to Dhruvi Kalpesh Shah as per Affidavit. C-16852 I have changed my name form Kalpanaben Kirtilal Vohera to Kalpana Niravkumar Sheth as per Affidavit C-16853 I have changed my name form Sujata Suresh Sawant to Shreni Sanjay Lad as per Affidavit C-16854 I have changed my name from Satishmani to Satish Tiwari as per Affidavit C-16855

I have changed my name from Mallaya to Mala Irmethi as per Affidavit C-16856 I have changed my name from Mallayya Ayyappa Hirmetty to Malaya Irmethi as per Affidavit C-16857 I have changed my name from Suresh Kumar Dubey to Suresh Dubey as per Affidavit C-16858 I have changed my name from Lloyd Nevil Fernandes to Lloyd Ronnie Fernandes as per Affidavit C-16859 I have changed my name from Shirish Kumar Bhaskar Kale to Shirish Bhaskar Kale as per Affidavit C-16860 I have changed my name from Kishorkumar Bhikamchand Jain to Kishor Bhikamchand Jain as per Affidavit C-16861 I have changed my name from Sridhar T.S. Lokanathan to Sridhar Thiruvilwamala Swamy Lokanathan as per Affidavit C-16862 I have changed my name from Sangeeta Anandrao Pise to Sonali Shyam More as per Affidavit C-16863 I have changed my name from Jubraj Singh to Juvraj Singh Bhatti as per Affidavit C-16864 I have changed my name from Gurunath Dattatrey Rajapurkar to Gurunath Dattatrey Rajpurkar as per Affidavit C-16865 I have changed my name from Seemaben Pratapbhai Doshi to Seema Miten Doshi as per Affidavit C-16866 I have changed my name from Dhirenkumar Rajanikant Shah to Dhiren Rajanikant Shah as per Affidavit C-16867 I have changed my name from Annaji Hanumant Kulkarni to Arun Hanumant Kulkarni as per Poll Deed Affidavit Dated 02-07-2015. C-16868 I Nisha Hajarimal Rajpurohit have changed my name to Nisha Premsingh Rajpurohit as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 01/07/15 C-16869 I Pinky Hajarimal Rajpurohit have changed my name to Pinky Gajendrasingh Rajpurohit as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 01/07/15 C-16870 I Kalpana Ramchandra Raulkar have changed my name to Mrs. Nirmala Kamlesh Jade as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 30/06/15 C-16871 I Ryshabh Rajesh Shah have changed my name to Rushabh Rajesh Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 27/06/15 C-16872 I Mr. Dhobhmani Chandrabali Tiwari have changed my name to Mr. Shobhmani Chandrabali Tiwari as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 01/07/15 C-16873

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Duo flees after firing two rounds Fifteen nabbed in dance bar at victim who escapes unhurt raid in Kopar Khairane A T

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incident took place at around 10.30 pm, when Mufter firing two rounds, jhahid was cornered by the the accused are on the alleged accused. According to run. The incident oc- the victim, his friend Aucurred on Wednesday night, rangzeb Siddiqui is a prime at Bengali Chawl in Saki witness in a case against the Naka, when alleged accused accused, who were booked Majnu along with Satish De- under section 326 of IPC. vekar and Shahid tried to The police informed that shoot victim Mujahid Khan when the accused Majnu (23) with a gun. tried to shoot Mujahid, he According to the police, the ducked and escaped into a

nearby house. The police was immediately informed but the accused fled from the spot. The accused fired two rounds, but Mujahid was lucky to escape. According to the police, Mujahid was drinking alcohol with the accused. Police are also looking into other angles. “We are investigating the case,” said a police officer.

Suicide abetment case: Absconding Congress leader finally surrenders Quartet including the disqualified Congress corporator drove Mira Road estate agent to suicide

sumed, poison at a hotel in Borivali on April 28. Three days after battling for life, Ansari died on May 2. The sole breadwinner of the family who left behind his wife, three daughters and a son, Ansari was a local property dealer operating from Mira Road. In his six page suicide note By Suresh Golani written in Urdu, Ansari elaborately narrated the trauma former Congress corpora- of harassment and humiliator in Mira Bhayandar tion by Congress leader Farid Municipal Corporation Qureshi, his brother-Monty (MBMC), who was on the run and two others over settling

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evade the police dragnet for 2 months. However, Qureshi finally surrendered before the District Sessions Court, Thane, this following dismissal of his bail petition in the higher court. “While Qureshi surrendered before the judiciary, his accomplices have also been arrested. The trio are in custody,” said Senior Police Inspector Dhanaji Kshirsagar. It should be noted that, the accused Farid Qureshi who was elected as corporator on a Congress ticket from Mira Road, had recently been disqualified from his MBMC membership owing to cancellation of his caste certificate. Further investigations are on.

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customers when our officials reached the bar at Sector otal15 people including 4A. The waitresses were try14 women have been ar- ing to attract them with rested after police carried obscene gestures amidst out raid at dance bar at loud music,” said Ashok Kopar Khairane on Wednes- Naik, senior police inspector day night. of Kopar Khairane police According to the police, station. the management of Adarsh The only male arrested bar did not close their busi- was the manager of the bar. ness at 9.30 pm deadline and He has been identified as the waitresses were also try- Motilalla Mohoto, 50, who ing to lure the customers resides in the same area. with various gestures. Acting “The arrested women are on a tip off the police raided residents of Mumbra, Kalyan the bar around 10 pm and and the adjacent suburbs. made the arrests. They had been working “There were around 15 there for the past several

months and none of them are minors,” Naik said. The police have booked the accused under Section 294 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 33(w) and 1(131) of the Bombay Police Act. They were produced before the judicial court on Thursday afternoon. A week ago, Navi Mumbai police commissioner Prabhat Ranjan had announced around that all sorts of immoral activities in ladies bars would be stopped. He also appeal to the bar owners to run their business following the guidelines.

3 conmen loot Rs 10K of gullible customer from ATM, one held By Zuber Ansari

thief then goes and presses the button with force and herwadi police has withdraws the money of the nabbed a habitual of- customer by identifying the fender, who came up with a sticky keys.The incident new modus operandi to came to light when the comcheat people. Accused plainant who did not wished Gulzar Mubeen Sayyed (30) to be named, went to an SBI used to apply glue on the ATM near MIG Club. He ATM machine button. Glue tried to take out the money, then used to jam the key- but he failed to press the board of the ATM, and when button and so came out. Acthe customer, used to go cording to the police, within away thinking that the ma- 10 seconds after he came chine is not working, the out, he received an SMS in-

forming him that Rs 10,000 has been withdrawn from his account.According to the police, the victim immediately rushed to the ATM and saw two of the accused running and with the help of a nearby police patrol, nabbed Gulzar. Two other accused are still wanted.“We have booked Gulzar under section 420 of the IT Act. Further investigation is on,” said SPI Sujata Patil, Kherwadi police station.

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The accused Congress leader, Farid Qureshi

since May 8 for his alleged involvement into an abetmentto-suicide case, finally surrendered before a local court in Thane on Thursday. According to the police the deceased identified as Mushtaq Ansari (40), resident of Lodha Complex had con-

the dispute of a flat he had purchased in Naya Nagar last year. The Borivali police registered an FIR under section 306 of the IPC and transferred the case to their Mira Road counterparts on May 8. While Monty was immediately arrested, the trio managed to

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 lack performance guarantee for the details of 42 number of Tenders of estimated amount Rs. 37173445.18 respective tender documents and process of e-Tendering, please visit www.mcgm.gov.in. Sd/Public Relations Officer PRO/431/ADV/2015-16 Don’t throw garbage on the public street. Put it in the bins provided

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DEEMED CONVEYANCE PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the above Society has applied to this office for declaration of Deemed Conveyance of the following properties. The next hearing is kept on-16/07/2015 at 3.30 p.m. P. S. Krishana (Partner) M/s Raja Builder, Bake H. Agarwal, M/s Shah Builders, and those who have interest in the said property may submit their say at the time of hearing at the venue mentioned below. Failure to submit any say it shall be presumed that nobody has any objection and further action will be taken. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY: Flat No. D- 1001, 10th floor, Royal Classic CHSl, Mulund Goregaon Link Road, Near D- mart, Mulund west Mumbai 80.

Dr. Shakiluz Zaman Ansari, member, National Commission for Backward Class, today took review of the issuance of caste certificate to the students from backward class community. The meeting was attended by minority development princpal secretary Jay Shree Mukherjee, joint secretary Ainul Attar, social justice joint secretary Uttam Lonore and other govt. officers present.

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CHANGE OF NAME

I Mr. Sobhamani Chandrabali Tiwari have changed my name to Mr. Shobhmani Chandrabali Tiwari as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 01/07/15 C-16874 I Zarnaben have changed my name to Zarana Punitkumar Sheth as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 05/06/15 C-16875 I Mohamad Ayub have changed my name to Mohammed Ayub Sayyed as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 02/07/15 C-16876 I Rahamathunisa have changed my name to Rahamatunesa Sayyed as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 02/07/15 C-16877 I Rahamathunissa have changed my name to Rahamatunesa Sayyed as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 02/07/15 C-16878 I Mohammed Mansoor have changed my name to Mohammad Mansoor Sayyed as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 02/07/15 C-16879 I M. A. Fathima have changed my name to Fathima Sayyed as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 02/07/15 C-16880 I Mohamed Ayub have changed my name to Mohammed Ayub Sayyed as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 02/07/15 C-16881 I Mr. Manish Lakhamshi Boricha have changed my name to Mr. Manilal Lakhamshi Boricha as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 02/07/15 C-16882 I Prakash Muljibhai Bhutta have changed my name to Prakash Muljibhai Bhuta as per Maha. Government Gazette No. X-86971 Dated: 14/03/13 C-16883 I Harsha Prakash Bhutta have changed my name to Harsha Prakash Bhuta as per Maha. Government Gazette No. X-86972 Dated: 14/03/13 C-16884 I Nehaben Anilkumar Acharya have changed my name to Neha Rushi Jani as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 30/06/15 C-16885 I Prufulla Chandrakant Shah have changed my name to Prafulla Chandrakant Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 02/07/15 C-16886 I Kalpana Manohar Saramalkar have changed my name to Mrs. Pragati Prakash Pokhare as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 02/07/15 C-16887 I Shaileshkumar Dhirajlal Shah have changed my name to Shailesh Dhirajlal Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 02/07/15 C-16888 I Utpalabahen Babulal Rathod have changed my name to Utpala Baldev Parmar as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 02/07/15 C-16889

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I Bharatiben Veji Shah have changed my name to Bharati Mansukh Gala as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 02/07/15 C-16890

I Rajiv Lalbahadur Maurya have changed my name to Rajeev Lalbahadur Maurya as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16909

I Hinaben Rasiklal Shah have changed my name to Hina Dipesh Doshi as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16927

I Bharti Mansukh Gala have changed my name to Bharati Mansukh Gala as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 02/07/15 C-16891

I Lalbahadur Mourya have changed my name to Lalbahadur Maurya as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16910

I Urmila Pratapray Sanghavi have changed my name to Uma Bipin Kanakia as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16928

I Shaizadi Begum Sayyed have changed my name to Shaizadi Sayyed as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16892

I Babu Krishnan have changed my name to Babu Krishnan Kokkodan as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16911

I Jyoti Nareshbhai Nagariya have changed my name to Jyoti Naresh Nagaria as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16929

I Sunaina Devi have changed my name to Sunita Sanjay Kumar Verma as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16893

I Jaya Krishnan have changed my name to Jya Kokkodan as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

I Surajkumar Rajnath Vishwakarma have changed my name to Suraj Rajnath Vishwakarma as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16894

I Santosh Vasudev Dali have changed my name to Santosh Vasudeo Dali as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16913

I Nareshbhai Lakhamashi Nagariya have changed my name to Naresh Lakhamashi Nagaria as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16930

I Sanjaykumar Champaklal Chollera have changed my name to Sanjay Champaklal Chollera as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16895 I Yasim have changed my name to Yasmin Noorali Merchant as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16896 I B Jain And Bheru Jain have changed my name to Bherulal Jain as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16897 I Lata B Jain have changed my name to Premlata Bherulal Jain as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16898 I K. Nagesh have changed my name to Nagesh Kandula Rao as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16899 I Zakir Husain Gulam Haider Bajaj have changed my name to Zakir Hussain Baloch as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16900 I Shabana Bajaj have changed my name to Shabana Bano Zakir Hussain Baloch as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16901 I Jaikumar Hasmukh Patel have changed my name to Jaykumar Hasmukh Patel as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16902 I Anita Simon have changed my name to Anita Riang Simon as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16903 I Dipesh Jayantilal Rajgor have changed my name to Deepesh Jayantilal Rajgor as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16904

C-16912

I Sadaf Toufique Irshad Shaikh have changed my name to Sadaf Mohd Zuber Sayyed as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16914 I Suleman Bellary Sayed have changed my name to Suleman Abdul Sattar Sayyed as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16915 I Lattaben Bachubhai Gandhi have changed my name to Neelam Jitendra Chitalia as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16916 I Jessica Fernandes have changed my name to Jessica Magrita Fernandes as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16917 I Hirenbhai / Hirenbhai Madhulal Pipaliya have changed my name to Hiren Madhubhai Pipaliya as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16918 I Hansaben have changed my name to Hansaben Madhubhai Pipaliya as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16919 I Madhulal Manjibhai / Madhulal Pipaliya have changed my name to Madhubhai Manjibhai Pipaliya as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16920 I Rizaul Shaikh have changed my name to Rijaul Abu Hanif Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16921 I Abu Hanife Shaikh have changed my name to Abu Hanif Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16922

I Kala Kannan Nair have changed my name to Kalavathy Kannan Nair as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16931 I Kirti Pragjibhai Doshi have changed my name to Kirtikumar Pragjibhai Doshi as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16932 I Manish Kumar Vinod Kumar Chawla have changed my name to Manish Vinod Kumar Chawla as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16933 I Mohammed Aslam Mohammed Usman have changed my name to Mohammed Aslam Mohammed Usman Ansari as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16934 I Alenburt Castelino have changed my name to Allen Peter Castelino as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16935 I Vijaykumar Ratanshi Chheda have changed my name to Vijay Ratanshi Chheda as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16936 I Ms. Priyanka Mahesh Sharma have changed my name to Ms. Megha Mahesh Sharma as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 01/07/15 C-16937 I Kailashkumar Vijayraj Purohit have changed my name to Kailash Vijayraj Purohit as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 01/07/15 C-16938 I Shamsher Raza Asghar Raza have changed my name to Shamsheer Raza Asghar Raza Sayed as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16939

I Jaibun Shaikh have changed my name to Zaibunbi Abu Hanif Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16923

I Sayed Ismail Akbar & Syed Ismail Syed Akbar have changed my name to Sayyad Ismail Akbar as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16940

I Anamika Kisan Kamble have changed my name to Anuradha Madhusudan Salgaonkar as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16924

I Gloria Dorothy Misquitta Fernandes have changed my name to Gloria Misquitta Fernandes as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16907

I Syed Shabbir Akbar have changed my name to Sayyad Shabbir Akbar as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16941

I Srinivasa Yallamelli have changed my name to Srinivas Yallamelli as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16925

I, Shailesh Shiva Poojary, have changed my name to Shailesh Shiva Poojary as per Affidavit Dated: 02/07/2015. C-16942

I Rajatbegum Anwar Khan have changed my name to Rafatbegam Anwar Khan as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16908

I Dipak Gangji Gala have changed my name to Hemant Gangji Gala as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16926

I, Sanjaykumar Shri Rampyare, have changed my name to Sanjay Rampyare Nirmal as per Affidavit Dated: 25/06/2015. C-16943

I Pradeepkumar Bhailal Parmar have changed my name to Pradeep Bhailal Parmar as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16905 I Geetaben Pradeepkumar Parmar have changed my name to Geeta Pradeep Parmar as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-16906

239th anniversary of U.S. Independence celebrated

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By Philip Varghese

.S. Consul General Tom Vajda hosted the U.S. Independence Day celebration on Thursday evening at Taj Lands End in Bandra. The event marked the 239th anniversary of U.S. independence and featured 'Hollywood' theme to celebrate U.S.-India ties in film and entertainment. Freedom of expression through the arts – and films in particular – is an important value shared by the United States and India, the world’s two largest democracies. The film and entertainment industries are just two examples of the robust cooperation between two countries, said the Consul General Tom Vajda.

The evening’s festivities included performances of the two national anthems, a Color Guard presentation by the U.S. Marines and remarks by Consul General Vajda. The Guest of Honor at the grand event was Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan. "I am very honoured to be here for this auspicious occasion. This indeed brings Bollywood and Hollywood closer. When I had been to the US, I was presented with the 'key to the city'. When I asked what does that mean, they informed me that if I am speeding on a highway and if I am caught, I will be taken to the nearest police station," said Bachchan in a light manner.

Woman judge complains of sexual offence by judge Continued from pg 1 « accused judge was suspended, pending a probe against him, the sources said. The incident that has stunned the judicial fraternity in the state is believed to be the first of its kind incident in the state amid reports that the High Court

has directed that the investigations in the case be completed within two months. Himachal Pradesh State Legal Services Authority under the aegis of National Legal Services Authority had organized a conference on "Drug Menace in India — Overview, Challenges and Solutions".

Corruption in Lokayukta - an anti-corruption body Continued from pg 1 « which was weakening the very institution and he should be removed. As BJP leader K S Eshwarappa began speaking, he was interrupted frequently by the ruling Congress members which enraged his party members who staged a walkout, followed by their counterparts in JDS also. Minister and Leader of the House S R Patil told reporters it is very unfortunate that BJP and JD(S) members walked out only because some from the ruling bench interrupted them. "The government has no intention of protecting anyone. But government has no power for removal of Lokayukta as per the Lokayukta Act 1984," he said. Later, Eshwarappa told reporters that the government should seek opinion from legal experts on the charges

levelled against Lokayukta. A situation had arisen where all officers are scared of Lokayukta due to threat from his son, Eshwarappa said. The was protecting a corrupt Lokayukta, he alleged. JDS senior member Basavarj Horatti wanted to know as to why government is protecting the Lokayukta. An FIR was filed yesterday against the Lokayukta's son in connection with the alleged scandal on the basis of a complaint that an executive engineer was asked to pay Rs 1 crore bribe to avoid a raid. Rao, a former High Court Chief Justice, has rejected allegations that his son was involved in the scandal and said he would resign if the charge was proved correct. The case has been handed over to a Special Investigation team by the government on the request by the Lokayukta.

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EATING OUT Gayatri Sahasrabuddhe

amadan is probably every foodie’s favourite time of the year. With the best of non-vegetarian fare available in places like Kurla, Mahim and Bandra, you’re really spoilt for choice. The city really comes alive in these belts during evenings. The sights, sounds, aroma, the sheer vibrancy and excitement in the air and the hustle-bustle of hungry eaters all make it an experience that you must indulge in. The Minara Masjid lane at Mohammed Ali Road, is probably every South Mumbaikar's go-to place for an 'Iftar' meal. There’s also the ever popular Bohri Mohalla and Bhendi Bazaar that serves different specialities that are equally good if not better. Make sure you make a couple of trips to explore and sample everything on offer. With throngs of people visiting every year, the food here is made in bulk and sometimes doesn’t live up to the expectations and hype surrounding it. Some might even find it too crowded, unhygienic, hot and maybe even a tad bit unappetising. Despite the shortcomings, it makes for a worthy experience. Try to visit as early as possible as the crowds begin to flood here post 9pm.

Kebabs and curries

Saandal

You might mistake it for an idli but it’s actually a sweet dish made of rice. Saandal (Rs. 20) – a rice cake which is covered by a mild sweet cream layer which is perfect for those who don’t like their dessert to be too sugary. You can spot a number of such stalls in the lane.

While you visit make sure you try the different kebabs and curries available here. Kebabs like Chicken 65 and Bater are some of the specialities here. Janata stall serves a delicious Chicken 65. For Bater (quail), try the Masala Bater or Tandoori Bater at Salim Jamal Fast Food opposite Noorani Milk Center. Definitely try the Seekh Kebabs at Al Madina and the sumptuous tandoori chicken which is everyone's favourite.

Khichra

Chinese-N-Grill

Khichra (Rs.30 for a bowlful) a thick paste of meat, lentils and spices served with a dash of lime and is much like haleem, another must try. Savor it at the stall diagonally opposite KGN Shawarma.

Start with the best, so I suggest you walk into the lane right to Chinese-N-Grill and start your meal here. Make sure you have the Nalli Nihari (Rs.230), a slow cooked stew served with bone marrow. It is one of the best you will get in the city. Also try the Thread Chicken (Rs.320), a crunchy fried crisp chicken starter. There’s also the Mutton Paaya soup (Rs.180), which is deliciously spicy and flavourful. Gulp it all down with a nice Kashmiri Jaljeera drink.

Sweets

This has to be the icing on the cake, so make sure you keep sufficient place for Malpua (Rs.95), an Indianised pancake, which you can have at Bombay Sweet Mart near Suleman Usman. Make sure you have it hot with Rabdi. Vegetarians can rejoice as an eggless version is also available. Visit Suleman Usman Mithaiwala for a really lavish spread of sweets. Try the different flavours of Phirni, halwas and their famous Aflatoon and for those looking for something cool to quench their thirst – there is always the famous masala milk served at the various sweetmart shops.

Shawarma

Probably the only time in the year when you will get to eat a tasty shawarma for Rs.30 only. Grilled for hours and wrapped to perfection with mayonnaise that oozes out. Grab one at the makeshift stalls as you enter the masjid lane.

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“Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” — John F. Kennedy

A judge also is human

he number of judges across the country with a roving eye and huge libido is very rare in the country. Judges too are human and it is unfair that we expect them to be different from other citizens. A judge also is amenable to temptations. In a weak, unguarded moment, he may do things which get him into deep trouble. No wonder a judge finds it difficult to rise up to the expectations of people. And when a judge falls, there are not many who sympathise with him. There could be force of circumstances which might have led the judge to some hasty decision. To the people, when a judge attempts rape, it is a big shock. They put him on a high pedestal. A judge cannot do any wrong. He is an epitome of justice. There can be no dark side in him. People build an exalted image of him and they expect him to live up to it. A Himachal Pradesh judge is in deep trouble. He is facing serious charges. He is said to have committed a sexual offence. With serious complaints against him, he cannot hold his job. He has the blessings of many and he may emerge from it all completely exonerated. Perhaps the judges will breathe more free if the society lifts the straitjacket they put on them and help them breathe a little more freely.

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country’s prevailing political situation

N the by-elections in five states of the country, candidates of the respective ruling parties, governing the concerned states, have won. In Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Mehgalaya, and Tripura, the majority of the voters have preferred to cast their votes in favour of the different ruling parties governing the states, than to the opposition parties, which could give rise to increased clamouring by the political opposition in the aforementioned states for earlier elections in some states and to allege a loss of credibility of the administration in other states whose terms have not even reached midway. It is possibly yet another indication that notwithstanding the denouement of various alleged and proved scandals and the expressions of sundry dissatisfactions and angst which perennially plague the Indian polity, the voters, in general, have no reason to display a complete loss of confidence with their respective current state governments by voting out the candidates of the ruling parties as overtones of annoyance with a particular dispensation.

lective opinion of any concerned person or the party which he or she represents or often of both. While a victory is an occasion of satisfaction for a particular ruling party, a defeat is an admonition that necessary correctives need to be implemented to prevent further erosion of political credibility for a political party. Nevertheless, margins of victory are also an indicator to what extent caution and re-evaluation of governance methods needs to be undertaken. Credible allegations of sharp practices by the ruling party to win an election have also been a part of the Indian political lore. They have undoubtedly occurred and are a cause of apprehension and outrage, but to the credit of the method of holding elections in India, use of govern-

By-polls reflect electorate’s mood Each of the states where mid-terms election for a particular seat in the provincial assemblies have been held have their particular political attributes, which are simultaneously conspicuous in their uniqueness of political and social culture and yet display a general pattern of similarity with the rest of the country as regards political credibility of candidates, good governance, and expectations of greater security and creation of scope for legitimate economic opportunities and initiatives by those in power; all contributing to the strengthening of the unity and stability of the country. It appears that in each state the propinquity of the general political mood of the people is to affirm their confidence in the ruling party for the time being. They have decided to wait till the next assembly election, and would cast their referendum as the context necessitates at that time. In the political history of the country, postindependence, by-elections in a particular seat or seats have repeatedly been pointers to the degree of credibility political rulers of the country enjoy with the electorate at any given point in time. They are a prominent and crucial window of opportunity for the people to communicate to the politicians of their col-

BY AND LARGE Ranajoy Sen ment machinery or political high-handedness by any ruling party is thankfully on the wane, if not completely thwarted in most parts of the country. The first by-elections which reflected a general mood of the country were those held immediately in the aftermath of India’s debacle in a brief border war with China in the winter of 1962. In the beginning of 1963, elections were held for three vacant seats of Parliament. Those were seats where the Congress Party had secured repeated victories. But, in that spring season of 1963, the electorate elected three candidates from various opposition parties, who were inveterate critics of the Congress. It was akin to the tolling of a warning bell for the Congress government of the day, headed by the towering Jawaharlal Nehru. People expressed their displeasure at the manner the government handled the country’s defence

matters; one of the paramount factors as regards the country’s security. It was probably the first harbinger – probably ignored by the Congress party - which ultimately culminated with the Congress party’s debacle in the general elections in 1967. In hindsight it seems that those mid-term elections in 1963 for three seats in Parliament were the first of the kind which acted as a channel for manifestation of popular discontent.

Jaya’s made an amazing comeback In the 1970’s mid-term elections were held in several states: in individual seats as also for state assemblies. The Congress won some and lost others. Noteworthy was the Congress defeat in the Gujarat state elections to a motley combination of parties, titled the “Janata Front.” The “Emergency” followed and democratic elections and its attendant parleys between the ruling party and the opposition stood still for about 19 months. Post-“Emergency”, the frequency of by-elections gradually increased. It has been so, because the pattern of simultaneous elections in Parliament and all state assemblies has been broken. Elections in some part of the country or the other are held at smaller intervals in time; consequently, the frequency and necessity of by-elections have also increased significantly. Added to the general and state level elections are those of municipal elections in urban and also “Panchayat” elections in rural areas: they also necessitate by-elections. But, the relevance of by-elections is mostly confined to Parliamentary and state assembly elections. The victorious candidates of the assembly by-polls would do well to ensure that their victories propel them to work more effectively and wisely for the good of the people. Noteworthy is the victory of the candidate in Tamil Nadu. She is the illustrious current chief minister of the state: J. Jayalalithaa. Embroiled in a particularly controversial case where a judicial ruling had compelled her to resign, she, after receiving some legal relief, has made a spectacular comeback, while the final outcome of the case against her is yet to be decided. Elected candidates and their respective political parties need to resolve to work better and harder for the improvement of the quality of the country’s polity. It would qualitatively and quantitatively ameliorate the dynamics of democracy in India.

The power of prayer O

ften people say behind every successful man is a woman. But I say behind every success, there is the Divine saying “I am behind you”. And Divine dawns in you when you pray and cry for it. You don’t need any special qualifications or abilities to pray. Whether you are wise person or not, whether you are rich or poor, you can pray. Prayer is a vital tool to improve your life. When you feel the obstacle is too much to handle, deep prayer can work miracles. What you can do, you do. What you cannot do, you pray for it! Whatever you do, know that the higher power has the final say and you can tap that power through your prayers. Prayer doesn’t mean just sitting and chanting some words. It’s about being in that serene, calm and meditative state. That is why, in the Vedic tradition, before prayer comes dhyana (meditation) and there is dhyana after prayer. When the mind is focused, the prayer becomes far more powerful.

When you pray there should be total involvement. If the mind is preoccupied elsewhere then that is no prayer at all. When there is pain there is more involvement. That’s why people turn to prayer when they are in pain. Prayer is the cry of a soul. Prayer happens when you feel grateful or when you feel utterly helpless. In either case your prayers will be answered. When you feel helpless, prayer

outsmart the Divine. Usually you give the time that is leftover; when you have nothing else to do, no guests to attend to, no parties to attend to, you go to the Divine. This is not quality time. Give prime time to the Divine and you will definitely be rewarded. If your prayers are not answered, it is because you have never given quality time. For your prayers to be answered, the desire has to be intense. Intense desire leads you to devotion. Devotion arises when you have faith and you experience the Divine’s presence around you. happens by itself. That’s why we say 'Nirbal Don’t be in a hurry to get what you seek toh Balram'. If you are weak, God is with you. from the Divine. When your intention is to get Prayer is that moment when you come in a boon from God, you are in a hurry. But touch with your limitations, your boundaries. when you know you own God, you are not in To whom you pray is not important. a hurry to get something out of God. Your Whereas religion puts words to the prayer, hurry to get something throws you off baland adds symbols and rituals to it, the prayer ance and makes you small. In today’s fastitself transcends them. It happens in subtle paced world, people often pray out of fear level of feelings and the feelings transcend and greed. Usually when you love something, words and religion. The act of praying itself you want to possess it and you pray for it. has the power to bring transformation. Be sincere in your prayers. Do not try to — By Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

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BJP’s tainted ministers and VIP racism THE ugly incident of a New York bound AI flight being delayed by over an hour because the CM's principal secretary Pardeshi forgot to carry his old passport which had a valid US visa stamp needs to be condemned by one and all. Maharashtra's young and dynamic Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis should have pulled up his principle secretary and asked him to come by the next flight than keeping 250 other fliers waiting anxiously fortheir no fault, some may even be having other important commitments ahead. Such things don't happen in other countries. Such VVIP babu culture should even be stopped in our country. While Air India did cover up the act by saying that it was a technical snag but our journalists are smarter than our politicians or bureaucrats and the whole sad episode was exposed to the discomfort of people in power. Young dynamic leaders like Fadnavis should in future set great examples for others to follow and hope the VVIP culture comes to an end after this expose. — S.N. Kabra, Goregaon

YET another case of misuse of power by our leaders when Air India flight to US was delayed by an hour for reasons that aide of CM forgot his Visa copy. One wonder how such a senior office must be discharging his official duties in his day to day life when he can forget his visa copy while going on to US with CM. Instead of waiting for his documents to arrive, CM should have proceeded without his aide as a lesson in punctuality. It's sad that CM prevailed upon delaying the

sent messiah to enable the Party to wriggle out of the morass the “secular” Party finds itself in. The way this ex-IPL commissioner is tweeting, it is clear that his only aim is to show the BJP in bad light. Otherwise, how one can explain the overwhelming number of Saffron Party persons he has accused of alleged misdeeds; as against a minor sprinkling of the names of a few Congressmen thrown in between? That is how this alleged absconder wants to present his image before the public as an impartial (?) “factfinder”. — Arun Malankar, Santacruz

— C.K. Subramaniam, Sanpada

Boys play at night Hail Jayalalithaa! AIADMK party under Jayalalithaa is having a roller coaster drive in the past now having a vice-like grip in Tamil Nadu Politics. TN CM's win in the by poll is the seventh by boll win by the AIADMK since 2011 and it speaks volume about her supremacy in local political scene. She is a force to reckon with in National politics as she is having Lion's share of seats in the Parliamentary elections and that puts her ahead of all the parties. She made a small beginning under MGR and not turn

SHARAD Pawar has reportedly spoken about the formation of a broad anti-BJP front to counter the growing menace of communalism in the country. If he sincerely means it, let him first merge his Beleaguered BJP now lands in thick soup after CM Fadnavis’ aide delayed a flight to US NCP, an off-shoot of the Congress, with the parent Party. Then using flight which must have caused lot sons like runway congestion, tech- his good offices with other secular of discomfort to passengers who nical reasons .etc. However this parties chiefs let him take on board had boarded flight in time. Why daily has sort of made an issue the SP, the BSP, the JDU, the JDS, people had to suffer for the follies which turns out to be a personal at- the BJD, the TMC and the AAP. In of officials who have no qualm tack on this bureaucrat , which is order to show that this noble move about the punctuality. CM has set incorrect. In Indian journalism this is not only confined to the north of an bad example which needs to be kind of non issue becomes signifi- the Vindhyas, let him request the cant for the public in general to Amma also to lend her helping condemned unequivocally. — Ashok Goswami, Mumbai make it further juicy to discuss & hand in strengthening the secular waste time unnecessarily. I hope forces in the country. The Reds will this kind of issue rather should be then be too happy to extend an TODAY'S certain dailies carry a ignored & the news papers should outside support. — Vineet Phadtare, Borivali news on the delay of an Air India endeavour to choose proper & flight to Newark from Mumbai in more significant news content to view of one high levelled bureau- enlighten the readers, which have TROUBLE-stricken BJP is trying crat's travel document hiccup. Ac- solid substance in it. — Bikram Banerjea, Mumbai to save Vinod Tawde from the cording to me this is certainly not fake degree allegations. Already that important news to head line trouble mounted when Pankaja and that too on the front page. Yes the flight was delayed not only for FOR the beleaguered Congress, Munde was dragged on to Chikki this but due to certain other rea- Lalit Modi has proved to be a God- scam by the opposition. Chief out to be a super star in Dravidian politics for some time. The margin of victory at RK Nagar in Chennai made her the record holder of winning with 88% of the votes polled. Even though the major parties in the opposition boycotted the elections, Jayalalithaa spared no efforts to come out trumps with a significant win. The lady has been acquitted in the disproportionate assets case by the Karnataka High Court last month, leading to the by-election to enable her re-election as a MLA.

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WE should try out day/ night Test cricket and bring variety to the game. Australia and New Zealand will soon be playing a Test match under lights with a pink coloured ball. Gate money at Test cricket venues is falling as a lot of fans cant make it to the stadiums during the day. A day/night Test match will also open up new possibilities as both the pitch and the ball will behave differently in the evening conditions and we may see more result oriented matches instead of lifeless games. Purists might disagree with the idea, but then there were a lot of noises when the 20 overs format was released and today the short games are a rage with the masses.

IT is shocking to learn from your lead “Lady Drinks One Too Many, Dashes Against Tea Stall…” ADC 1st July 2015. After the Hi-profile Lawyer Jahanvi of the Legal Department of Reliance Group who was caught driving in an inebriated and killed two people, and another woman also caught near Bandra Reclamation driving in inebriated state and banged her car against two cabs, now it is a hiprofile society lady Nidhi Anil Parikh who drove her car into a tea vendor’s stall at Carter Road, Bandra and dashed against some parked cars and had consumed alcohol. It has become a style for hiprofile society women to drive in inebriated state and cause damage to lives and properties. The Jahanvi case was in fact a wake up call for the police department to be vigil against women driving in inebriated state. But sadly they still seem to be in deep slumber, otherwise the two cases would have not occurred. I am sorry to put it on record that the police officials seem to having a soft corner towards women and are also trying to pay scant regard to their duties and never seem to be bothered.

— K.V. Raman, Malad

Minister Fadnavis is desperate to save the duo. Vinod Tawde is in thick of controversy as CM is facing yet another controversy. The State is coming under a cloud over award of Rs. 191 crore contract without inviting tenders and it is a serious lapse. The CM has formed a firewall for shielding the controversial minister from embarrassing media queries. And now Government field a spokes person to defend such controversial issues. Both the State and the Central are busy addressing controversies rather than doing any developmental work as promised in the manifesto. It is trouble time for Tawde. — Nicks Maniam, Kharghar

IT would be appropriate if Absolute Corruption Day is also celebrated with pomp and glory in India like Fathers Day, Mothers Day, Childrens Day Womans Day, Friendship Day, Daughters Day, Sons Day, Valentine Day, et al . It would also go down well if the Guinness Book of World also registers this fact and India would occupy a pride of place in its annals as far as corruption is concerned. It is with pride I say that the people who commit such financial atrocities are visionaries because they make sure that not only theirs but the pecuniary needs of the next three generation of their kin are also taken care of. The recent tumultuous happenings in the BJP corridors of power regarding the quartet Sushama Swaraj, Vijay Raje, Smriti Irani and Pankaja Munde have shown that all politician are cast of the same mode be it Congress BJP or AAP. Perhaps corruption is contagious and this disease has been infected upon the BJP after occupying the treasury benches which had earlier seated the Congress party for 10 years. — Hemant Hemmady, Virar

Drink, drive and Mumbai’s roads

Generally young drivers in Mumbai are in common practice to continue skipping signal and drive vehicles exceeding speed limit in an inebriated state of mind MUMBAI roads are becoming highly dangerous as we come across many accidents due to drunk driving. Rash and negligent driving is the root cause for all the major accidents. Road accidents are part parcel if you drive carelessly on the road. To control the speed the cops are standing at focal points with speed guns to check the over speeding vehicles and issue summons and fine them heavily. To avoid drunken driving they check at random the drivers with alcohol meters and fine the drunkards heavily on the spot. If

the young drivers continue to skip the signal, over speed and consume alcohol while driving. It is now the turn of lady drivers to do the damage as they fight for equal rights involve in drunk driving as well causing chaos on the roads. It is time for cops to call shots and punish without gender difference and maintain their good work by levying heavy penalty on lady drivers as well. The road users should follow the rules without fail and help the traffic constables to do their duty without any favour.

— Altaf H Ladiwala, Bandra

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ARJEELING: Rescue operation is in full swing in the three subdivisions of Darjeeling district where multiple landslides yesterday claimed 38 lives, washed away highways and damaged homes. A fresh landslide occurred at Gayabari, 56 km from Darjeeling, cutting off road link between Darjeeling and Mirik, which alone had accounted for 21 deaths in yesterday's landslides, an official of West Bengal's Disaster Management Department said. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited areas in Mirik which were worst affected by landslides, met families of the victims and distributed relief and cheques. Banerjee reached the affected area taking a detour as the road was damaged by

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landslides. "Started early this morning by road to reach the spot which affected most by landslides (sic)," she tweeted. The Chief Minister had yesterday announced a compensation of Rs four lakh each to the families of the deceased in landslides. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced a compensation of Rs two lakh each to the families of the deceased and deputed Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju to rush to the area. A central team, headed by Rijiju, had visited the landslide-hit areas in Kurseong yesterday and took stock of the rescue and relief operations. Rijiju visited relief camps in the Tingling area under Kurseong sub-division where hundreds of people were ren- Multiple landslides in Darjeeling district have claimed 38 lives on Thursday and caused heavy damages

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TENDER NOTICE Tenders are invited From reputed Contractors and or Builders for Redevelopment

of the property Standing on plot No.231 ( Part), Bandra East. At Present the Premises are used as a hostel for students which will be used

after redevelopment for the hostel for students and Educational activites. from the office of “Namdeo shikshan Sahayyak Sahkari Mandal Ltd.’’ Subhash Nagar , Opp. cardinal Gracious School, Bandra ( East) Mumbai 400051

Bollywood actress and Unicef Goodwill Ambassador Priyanka Chopra gestures as she interacts with media persons on 'Preventing Anaemia among Adolescents & the Intergenerational cycle of undernutrition, during a press conference in Bhopal on Thursday

for price Rs.5000/- each non Refundable by cheque.

MUMBAI BUILDING REPAIRS & RECONSTRUCTION BOARD TENDER NOTICE Name & Address of the office:- Executive Engineer "B-l"Div,M.B R & R.Board."B"Ward officer Bldg., 3ra fl. Babula Tank Cross Road.Mumbai. 400 009.The sealed tender in B-1 form percentage rate invited by the Executive Engineer"B-l"Di. M.B R & R.Board for the works mentioned below from the contractor registered in M.H & A.D Authority P.W.D/ M.C.G.B of category mentioned below so as to reach in the office of the Executive Engineer"B-l"Div.M.B R & R.Board. Mumbai- 400 009. On date mentioned against the respective works: Sr. Name of works (Bldg. No.) Estimated EMD SD in Cost of Date of Date of Date of Time Class of No. cost put to in Deposit tender form issue Receipt Opening limit contractor tender (Rs.) Rs. in Rs. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1.

52-54 V.V. Chandan St. (MLA fund work)

2,58,798/-

04-07-2015 to 08-07-2015 to 13-07-2015 12 months VIII & above 08-07-2015 13-07-2015 4.00 p.m. upto 1.00 p.m. upto 1.00 p.m. if possible Note:- 1. The tender form be obtained from the office of the Executive Engineer M B R & R Board.B-1 Ward, Mumbai, M.C.G.M. "B" Ward office Bldg, Babula Tank cross Lane Mumbai-9 on production of valid Income Tax Clearance certificate and registration certificate with other documents. 2. The right to reject one or all tenders without giving reasons is reserved. 3. Two separate sealed envelops for tender and documents should be used .The envelop No 1 & 2 should again to be inserted in envelop No.3 and sealed and to be submitted the Executive Engineer B-1 Div. MBR&R Board ,Mumbai .After submitting tender receipt for the same should be obtained immediately. Otherwise tender will not be opended. 4. The contractor not registered in MHADA they should submit notarized affidavit for not black listed Govt. /Semi Govt organization. 5. In case, if tender quoted between 5% to 10% the estimate cost the security deposit will have to be paid @ 10% of estimated cost put to tender. If the tender offer more than 10%below the estimated cost, the security deposit equivalent to the percentage quoted will have to be paid by agency at a time in the form of F.D.R .The agency submitting the tender shall given undertaking in envelop No.l, on letterhead there is no work in hand or in progress which is more than 10% below the estimated cost 6. The earnest money will be accepted in the from of FDR from the nationalized/schedule Bank only for the period of one year in favour of Asstt. Accounts Officer (S) in any case the same will not be accepted in cash. 7. The blank tender will not be issued to the agency whose tender of more than 10(ten)% below the estimated cost is accepted earlier and for which work is more is not completed till the date of issue of blank tender. 8. MHADA is having is ISO9001;2008 certified material testing laboratory ; available the facility of testing building materials. 9. ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE 'Website http://mhada.maharashlra .gov.in. AFFORDABLE HOUSING — J. V. with developers. Please see MHADA website — www. mhada.com

2590/-

Hate speech: SC stays execution of NBW issued against Swamy N

Interested parties may collect tender forms for Terms and Conditions

between 11 Am. to 5 Pm. from 03,04,05 July 2015

dered homeless after the disaster and met the injured in hospitals. "We will give assistance for immediate relief and also provide help for reconstruction," Rijiju said. National Disaster Response Team, Civil Defence personnel and local volunteers carried rescue work in the affected areas. Rescue teams from the Sashastra Seema Bal and the National Disaster Management Authority have also been pressed into service. The landslides in Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Kurseong sub-divisions had caused extensive damage to NH-10 and NH-55, cutting off vital road links to the region. Efforts were on to clear the roads to facilitate the return of the tourists to the plains

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EW DELHI: In a relief to BJP leader Subramanian Swamy, Supreme Court yesterday stayed the execution of a non-bailable warrant issued against him by an Assam court for allegedly delivering a hate speech at a university there. A bench of Justices Ranjan Gogoi and M Y Eqbal also issued notice to the Centre on the plea challenging constitutional validity of certain penal provisions pertaining to offences of rioting and hate speech. At the outset, senior advocate T R Andhyarujina, appearing for Swamy, said, "this man has been subjected to incredible harassment for giving lecture in a University." The bench, which decided to hear arguments on the constitutional validity of certain IPC provisions, asked Swamy to move to the high court or a competent court with his individual case of issuance of warrant for allegedly delivering hate speech. "We are issuing notice confined to prayer one and two (issues related to constitutional validity of certain penal provisions)," the bench said. Later, the bench stayed the execution of the non-bailable warrant (NBW) for six weeks and allowed Swamy to move a competent court within

pg 19 We tell you about the monsoon special menus in the city

pg 16-17 New collections and more on our weekend planner

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Monsoon brings with it messy roads and gloomy weather. But, that shouldn’t stop you from dressing your best! Sara Shah & Anindra Siqueira have a few fashion picks that will help you stay at the top of your game

he monsoon this year has been waxing and waning (like it does every year!), but it’s about time you consider switching to some rain-friendly attire. This doesn’t mean getting yourself a full-body plastic coat and tall gumboots and walking around like a monster out of a horror movie. Here we tell you what you can do to beat the downpour, fashionably! Pick from stylish footwear, bags, umbrellas and accessories for men, women and children this monsoon.

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Go waterproof! Viari has a range of stylish waterproof bags, like this one, to pick from. Price `5,000

Bag it! Even your bag needs protection from the heavy downpour, so this stylish backpack cover from Wrangler will be very useful. Price `2,500 onwards

Slip it on If flip-flops are your go-to option this monsoon, check out this pair from Lacoste! Price `4,450

Orange is the new black Orange is a popular colour during monsoon. Pick this bright and so, pick this orange raincoat available at Wildcraft.com to add a little colour to your look. Price `3,295

Slip-on love If you’re not comfortable in flip-flops, then simply invest in these classic water-proof slip-ons from Vans. Price `5,499

Colour frenzy Forget boring black raincoats and go crazy with colours by picking this raincoat jacket from Flying Machine Price `1,900

Tick-tock Look super stylish with this waterproof watch from GUESS. Price 14,500

Stylish affordability Invest in good quality, stylish slippers such as these grey flip flops from Havaianas. Price `15,000

Office Basics We’ve got our stylish officegoers covered with this suave, water-proof trenchcoat from SS Homme. Price `48,000

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MUMBAI | FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2015 Stylish protection Increase your style quotient with this uberstylish limited edition umbrella from Creo. Price `1,850

easy peasy Hop over puddles with these chic, flat slippers from Havaianas. Price `980 onwards

Floral burst Don this bright floral raincoat from HyperCITY if you really want to stand out. Price `699

Go sailor This sailor tote from Viari looks great and is waterproof for the rains. Price `5,000

Guess who! This waterproof GUESS watch for women will is a great addition to your monsoon attire. Price `12,700

Roman sandal! Pick this simple, yet stylish sandal from Melissa Shoes, available at Frangipani Kids and Shopmelissa.com. Price `5,300

Sporty fit Here’s something sportier for the rains from Melissa Shoes, available at Frangipani Kids and Shopmelissa.com. Price `8,500

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Go Aztec If you want something more subtle, pick this stylish coat from Asos.com. Price `2,600

natural beauty This large umbrella from India Circus is simple, but oozes style. Price `1,299

Red rainy hood This bright red raincoat by Sonya Vajifdar is great for some good old monsoon fun. Price `3,500 disney slippers If your child loves Disney movies, these slippers from Havaianas are a great pick. Price `1,900

QUICK mOnSOOn TIPS We asked Dimple Nahar, owner of 2Divine — The Lifestyle Temple, for a few tips for effective monsoon dressing. Here’s what she says: n Wear flip flops instead of closed shoes. Pick colourful, funky flip-flops and peep-toes, which are a dime a dozen during the monsoon. Avoid wearing fancy shoes. n Wear a water-proof wrist watch. Leather and metal watches become dull and discoloured in the rain. Choose a water resistant watch with silicon or plastic straps. n Carry vibrant, stylish waterproof handbags. Monsoon bags and totes with newspaper prints, colour block, fancy star prints and retro styles in orange hues, monochromes and deep shades in digital prints add an edge to any attire! n Wear stylish raincoats and carry sturdy umbrellas — add a bit of zing to your look with a fashionable — neon and transparent umbrella!

Little princess We love this Disney Princess umbrella from HyperCITY, and your daughter will too. Price `499 Girls’ gummies These gumboots for girls from Raindrops are super cute! Price `4,250

n Wear trendy hooded tops which will save your head from the rain. n Wear floral knee-length sleeveless dresses. Get playful with short skirts and sling tops. Men can also experiment with colourful, knee-length shorts during the monsoon. Rubber ducky These cute yellow gumboots from Raindrops are perfect for a rainy day. Price `4,250

n Play with colour, but avoid whites and wear loose denims, shorts and capris. Purple-xing This purple raincoat by Sonya Vajifdar will keep your kids dry and happy through the monsoons. Price `3,500

n Pick knee length gumboots in quirky hues such as turquoise, yellow and fuchsia pink. n Tie your hair up in easy hairstyles such as a top knot or a loose braid and wear water-proof makeup.

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« ExhiBitiOn frOM MUMBAi tO BOMBAy

GoinG back a hundred years If you reminisce about scenes from old Mumbai, with its trams and historical British buildings, Anindra Siqueira tells you where you can experience all of it this weekend

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rom Mumbai to Bombay is an exhibition of vintage images captured during the 1900s by Ajay Goyal, Anil Dave and Dr. Jehangir Sorabjee. If you’re the type to steep yourself in yesteryear grandeur, allow yourself to be captivated by the soul-stirring images of Apollo Bunder with the Gateway of India, the Old Taj Mahal Hotel, the Green Mansion, Kala Ghoda, Horniman Circle, Colaba Railway Station, which no longer exists, and many others. Gallerist Jagdish Aggarwal tells us, “These pictures were taken a hundred years ago. The exhibition shows the grand old buildings of Bombay, which reflect the power of the British Emperor and the authority of the government. Most of today’s buildings are merely utilitarian.” When Up to July 17, from 11am to 6pm (closed on Sundays) Where Dinodia Photo Gallery, 66 - Bajaj Bhawan, Nariman Point Contact 22044016

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>> Get captivated by yesteryear images of Mumbai at From Mumbai to Bombay exhibition

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MOnSOOn ACtivitiES At LAvASA

>> Mount Litera International School is organising workshops for children

f you think that monsoon is the best time to explore nature, head to Lavasa city to enjoy an endless variety of adventure and leisure activities in a breathtaking landscape. If you’re looking to embrace your wild side, pick from adventure activities such as jet skiing, kayaking and hovercraft to let loose! And, if you simply want to pamper yourself, indulge in a foot rub or a spa treatment. Rajiv Duggal, senior VP of tourism, hospitality and education, Lavasa Corporation Limited tells us, “Monsoon is the best time to visit the hill city of Lavasa, which is tucked away in the Sahyadris. With a topography that consists of a sprawling lakeside, green valleys, rivulets of rain-fed waterfalls, cliffs and rough rocks, the popular tourist destination is an ideal getaway from bustling city life. Lavasa, with good adventure sports, nature trails, luxury hotels and exotic spas is perfect for a family outing or a romantic getaway.” When July 3 to 5, from 6.30pm onwards Where Mumbai Pune Expressway via Panvel, Lonavala Contact 64731022/ tourism@lavasa.com

ount Litera School International, Bandra Kurla Complex, in collaboration with Findurclass.com, brings you an umbrella of exciting workshops and interactive sessions this monsoon! With children who are 4 to 12-years-old in mind, the monsoon camp offers an assortment of easy and hassle-free activities. So, get ready to indulge in three-hour long ventures such as aero modelling, forensic research, gardening, photography and culinary education, making learning fun! When Up to July 31 Where Mount Litera School International, Bandra Kurla Complex Contact 9930910000/ www.findurclass.com/monsoon-activitypopup

« OnLinE AUCtiOn rAghU rAi’S PhOtOgrAPh « EvEnt SOBO StAnD UP

COLLECtiOn Of inDiAn MUSiCiAnS aghu Rai, one of India’s

most well-known photographers, is offering his collection of intimate photographs taken of India’s music maestros. Photographs of thirteen iconic Indian musicians — including Ravi Shankar, Ali Akbar Khan, M. S. Subbulakshmi to Allah Rakha, Zakir Husain, Bismillah Khan and Hari Prasad Chaurasia — are available at the online sale. When Ongoing Where www.storyltd.com

eoffrey’s brings you a fun night, with hilarious comedians and a scrumptious menu of cocktails and snacks. Parvez Shaikh, food and beverage manager at Hotel Marine Plaza, says, “A few smiles and a little laughter can change your life! Stand-up comedy is the latest trend; it encourages the corporate world and families to ease themselves. Our main aim is to make people realise that they can have a good time and laugh a little.” Entry to the event is free. When July 8, from 9pm onwards Where Geoffrey’s, Hotel Marine Plaza, 29 Marine Drive Contact 22851212

« EvEnt StrAyDOg nightS At CAnvAS LAUgh CLUB

anvas Laugh Club recently launched a new concept called Straydog Nights, bringing you a dose of laughter every Thursday! A comedian will be handpicked from the entries received by the organisers and will have the opportunity to share the stage with Canvas Laugh Club’s pro comedians! All you have to do is upload a 2-minute YouTube link of yourself on their website, www.straydog.com. Students can also avail of a buy-1-get-1-free offer on their student ID cards at the box office. Amar Agrawal, founder of Canvas Laugh Club tells us, “At Canvas Laugh Club, we are always looking to hone and present new talent to our audiences. In conjunction with our open mic nights, Straydog will help strengthen this vision along the right path.” When Every Thursday, from 8.30 onwards Where Canvas Laugh Club, 3rd floor, Palladium Mall, High Street Phoenix, Tulsi Pipe Road, Lower Parel Contact 43485000

>> Canvas Laugh Club is hosting Straydog Nights every Thursday

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SHOPPING Try a Value lunch combo on a weekDay

inDulGe in waffles aT ouT of The blue

The waffle collection at Out of the Blue includes a Single Origin Chocolate Waffle, Apple & Cinnamon Waffle, Funkey Monky Banana Nut Waffle, Very Berry Strawberry Waffle and the Peach and Walnut Waffle. If you prefer savoury waffles, try their Wicked Waffle with Chicken & Cheese sauce or the Southern Waffle. They also serve a range of innovative waffle sandwiches. “This July, indulge in an ultimate waffle experience, with 10 waffle options to choose from at Out of the Blue. On offer are our sweet and savoury waffles with innovative waffle sandwiches. Fluffly on the inside, crunchy on the outside, these delicious waffles will melt in your mouth. There is something for everyone,” says Sidharth Jain, marketing and sale head, Out of the Blue, Khar. when Ongoing, from 7am to 7pm where Out of the Blue, Le Sutra-the Indian Art Hotel, 14 Union Park, Khar (w) contact 26003000/ 9324839393

Chili’s American Grill & Bar is serving lunch combo that includes a two-course meal — a soup/salad and a main course — along with cold drinks. This combo, priced at `400 (inclusive of service tax and all charges), includes a variety of signature dishes like burgers, quesadillas, fajitas and pastas. “We want to make weekday lunches quicker and more interesting, especially for Corporates. We have recently introduced this great Weekday Value Lunch Combo,”, says Nishant Dholakia, business head, Chili's American Grill & Bar. when Ongoing, from 12pm to 4pm where Chili’s outlets across the city contact 67419001

The monsoon Tea parTy aT The rollinG pin

The Rolling Pin offers a wide range of flavoured teas that are perfect for the monsoon such as Green Tea, Kashmiri Qahwa, Blue Mountain Tea, Golden Assam Tea and Darjeeling Ruby Tea. You can also add breads, puffs and rolls to your tea party, while enjoying the rains. “When you think of the monsoon, a hot cup of Desi Tea instantly comes to mind. So, at The Rolling Pin’s Monsoon Tea Party, we encourage tea lovers to come indulge in our range of soothing and flavoured teas,” says partner Aditya Gupta. when Ongoing where The Rolling Pin, Lower Parel contact 24979953

belGian waffles aT Di bella coffee

Di Bella Coffee has introduced a new menu that offers over 25 types of Belgian waffles and thick shakes. Indulge in their Brazilian Passion Fruit Waffles with whipped cream on the side, or their layered Ferrero Rocher Shake. Rahul Leekha, director at Di Bella India tells us, “Freshness and flavour has always been imperative at Di Bella. We truly believe in synthesising the coffee experience to a whole new level.” when Ongoing, from 9am to 12.30am where All Di Bella outlets across the city contact www.dibellacoffee.in

check ouT wooDlanD’s enD of season sale

Woodland is conducting an end of season sale with a flat 40% off, until stocks last. So, what are you waiting for? Harkirat Singh, managing director at Woodland, tells us, “We have initiated this year’s End of Season Sale that offers a flat 40% off on Woodland merchandise, footwear and accessories for both men and women in line with our constant efforts to offer the best value for money to our customers. Additionally, we also aim to increase our customer database through this offering.” when Ongoing where Woodland outlets across the city contact www.woodlandworldwide.com

check ouT The sale aT saTya paul

enJoy The curries aT The TaJ mahal palace

Head to the Taj Mahal Palace to indulge in their Curries of the World festival, which will be held at Shamiana and features curries including the Japanese Mushroom & Tofu curry, the Persian Khorest-e-Gheimeh and the Caribbean Trini Shrimp Curry. Amit Chowdhury, executive chef at Shamiana, tells us, “With its roots in India, curry has been adopted by varied culinary premises across the globe. Each region has unique ingredients, which when brought together, spell culinary magic. At the Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai, we strive to bring to our guests true epicurean experiences and with Curries of the World, we endeavor to bring to the city, the variations of curry that have emerged over the years to the city.” when Up to July 8, from 6pm to 11.45pm contact 66653366 where Shamiana, The Taj Mahal Palace, PJ Ramchandani Marg, Apollo Bunder

GeT yourself some workwear basics from rena loVe

If you’re looking to amp up your formal wear collection, check out the latest workwear from Delhibased brand, Rena Love. The collection boasts of a subtle colour palette, imbued with shades such as emerald green, sapphire and blue. Speaking about the importance of dressing well at your workplace, Upasna Gupta, cofounder of Rena Love, tells us, “You should always strive to dress smart rather than going over the top, especially at the workplace. The way you dress says a lot about your personality.” Prices range from `2,800 onwards where Available on online retail stores such as Koovs.com, Myntra.com, Limeroad.com and Jabong.com

Satya Paul’s lush prints in their latest collection, which has been co-created by Gauri Khan, is up for grabs at a 50% discount! The collection includes great prints, and accessories, so make sure you don’t miss out on seeing it. “This collection, labeled A tropical Wonder captures the essence of the season beautifully. The palette, which is a mix of aquatics, pastels and fresh citrus interpreted in the brand’s signature style of abstract line art and digital painting, makes for some of the best monsoon pieces,” Deepika Gehani, creative director at Genesis Colors, tells us. when Ongoing where All Satya Paul outlets across the city

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experience The Colours of life by VanaDeV aThor

…a monsoon GeTaway in Dubai

Turn your ToT inTo a GlobeTripper

Witness a magnificent amalgamation of colours with Vanadev Athor’s exhibition, Colours of Life. The exhibition features sentimental mindscapes of young girls in vivid hues and reflects a spiritual fervour that is associated with the Buddha. Artist Vanadev Athor says, “My present endeavor in oil on canvas illustrates vivid artistic perceptions about the sentimental mindscapes of human beings in relevant arenas. The theme focuses on the attachment between two sensitive human beings in a conducive areas of environment. I have given vent to my inner inspirations from within to adorn these endeavors with relevant hues of sentiments like joy, togetherness, love and anxiety” when Up to July 5, from 9am to 9pm where Art Walk Gallery, Hotel Trident, Nariman Point contact 9869411020

Dubai may be hot right now, but The Avari Hotel offers a three-night monsoon stay package for `13,800, in anticipation of the impending monsoon. Ramzi Assily, general manager of The Avari Dubai Hotel, tells us, “Dubai is the ideal place to visit all year round and is a great attraction for people who love shopping! So, we’ve introduced a great Monsoon Stay Package to welcome tourists and ensure that they have a leisurely time and a comfortable stay. We also have special discounts and offers on certain excursions such as the Desert Safari, Dhow Cruise, Wild Wadi and Atlantis Aqua venture.” when Up to September 30 where The Avari Hotel, Dubai contact +88079644040/ sales-mumbai@avari-dubai.ae

TreaT yourself To a sTaycaTion aT sofiTel…

Sofitel at BKC has two monsoon staycation packages up for goals. Stay at the Club Millésime costs `11,000 plus taxes, with an inclusive 30minute treatment at So Spa, with Prestige Suite for `15,500 plus taxes,or at the one spa massage per day. Sanjeev Advani, director of sales and marketing, says, “The domestic travel and tourism market is on a rise as consumers are opting for mini-vacations. The staycation offers at Sofitel Mumbai BKC caters to just that.” when Up to August 31 where Sofitel, C-57, BKC, Bandra (e) contact 61175103

folDable luGGaGe baGs by carlTon

Take your child globe-tripping to different countries with this novel travel club. Globetrippers will simulate travel and allow your kids to experience the culture, cuisine, music and art of faraway nations. Swati Katakam, franchise owner, Globetrippers, Mumbai, tells us, “Globetrippers is about having fun while learning new things about a country. This unique concept simulates a child's mind and creates an environment to explore various cultures across the globe, inspiring and engaging them with learning experiences that are directed through all the different sensory inputs.” when July 4 onwards, from 2pm to 5pm where Studio Balance, Krishna Kunj CHS, 29/30 Marg, Chowpatty contact 9821612445

Premium luggage brand Carlton has launched a new range of travel-friendly bags called Morph. But, what’s different about this collection is that these bags are foldable! They promote travelling big and taking up minimum space at home. They are designed for globe-trotters and can be folded to 50% of their size for convenient storage! Sudip Ghose, vice president of marketing at V.I.P. Industries, tells us, “Morph is a statement of the new-age business traveler. It ‘s not just about the looks, but the convenience and ease of a traveller’s needs. Morph is the result of well-thought-out design and sophistication.” These bags start at `6,990. where Available at all VIP lounges

Take a masTerclass wiTh henry Jenkins

Convergence media guru Henry Jenkins will be delivering a lecture on media convergence, transmedia storytelling and spreadability. In his first visit to India, Jenkins will touch upon these topics and talk about what these ideas mean to us in India. Parmesh Shahani , head of the Godrej India Culture Lab, tells us, “It’s a great honour to have one of the world’s greatest digital minds as our professor in residence with us at Godrej. We are so proud that Dr. Henry Jenkins will be sharing his brilliance across India through different free talks at the Culture Lab and Godrej LOUD.” when July 10, from 5pm onwards contact www.indiaculturelab.org where Godrej Culture Lab, Godrej Industries, Pirojshanagar, Eastern Express Highway, Vikroli (e)

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>> Open up a Sugarbox to get delightful goodies every month!

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the sOie store looks like a regular lingerie store from a distance, but when you enter it, you will realise that it’s a complete boutique! pooja salvi visits to find out more

hen I first saw SOIE on the 2nd floor of Phoenix Marketcity, it looked like a highly priced lingerie store. The store gives off a subtle vibe with an elegant combination of dark grey on pink. You may think that the grey made it look dull, but the ample lighting and glass surfaces brightened up the place. With sufficient space for you to swiftly browse through, I think the place has done a pretty decent job of transforming itself into a complete boutique. The mannequins showcase the brand’s lingerie, dresses and gowns and while at a glance, the gowns and dresses seem run-off-the-mill, they aren’t so bad. The materials SOIE uses are soft and comfortable and prices are not exorbitant, with full-length gowns priced at `4,500 and short dresses at `2,000. Just because they’re priced at such a decent rate doesn’t mean that they falter when it comes to design. SOIE is a store that boasts of a team of in-house fashion consultants and designers that provide them with the best, latest fashion requirements. The store houses chic leggings in up to 40 different colours with prices starting from `490. Along with this, they also stock inners and tank tops in various sizes. Priced reasonably between `290 and `330, the tank tops are available in a variety of colours and designs.

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The lingerie collection doesn’t just look stylish, it is also comfortable. Again, with a wide range of colours, the store also has different styles — sports, lace, padded, seamless and wired. The sports bras start from `390. A section of the store is dedicated to the newly launched Warner collection, derived from extremely famous female superheroes. It includes innerwear, leggings, t-shirts and night gowns. The material is extremely soft, like how nightwear should be. The Wonder Woman Nightgown is priced at `1,390 and the Wonder Woman sleepwear (shorts and top) at `1,190. Overall, the store offers you a complete shopping experience and while they may specialise in lingerie, it’s not all they focus on. With a pleasant ambiance and affordable prices, there’s no reason not to visit. Where SOIE, 2nd floor, Phoenix Marketcity, Kurla Contact www.soie.in

here’s a reason why I love gifts more than pampering myself. Sure, I can pick and choose exactly what I want, when I want it, but unwrapping a gift and seeing what’s inside is a completely different feeling. It’s because of the element of surprise, which is almost as exciting as what’s in the box! Enter Sugarbox, Niharika Jhunjhunwala’s contribution to the growing trend of curated gift boxes that are delivered to your doorstep, every month. While you’re paying for yourself, the handpicked goodies remain a secret until you open the box. What makes it more exciting is that unlike most surprise boxes, you’re not going to have to make do with samples! They give you six to nine full-sized products, and so far, most of it has been pretty interesting.

the concept When you’re reading about the concept, expected words and phrases are thrown at you. It’s a novel idea, there’s a team of specialised in-house stylists, it’s all created to suit a theme…But, none of this matters as much as what’s inside the box. And, that’s where they’ve found a winning formula. Lucky holders of the May box were treated to chopsticks, bag charms, sling bags, ear phones, chocolates… you get my drift. Subscription isn’t cheap, but you do get great deals (and discounts) on the retail price of most items. A monthly plan costs `1,499, while a 3-month plan costs `4,197. If you stretch your budget, you can even splurge on the 6 (`7,794) or 12-month plan (`14,388).

surprises that lie inside, and they score major points on this front. A big white box, tied with a pretty, broad ribbon that matches their theme and coloured tissue hiding the contents. The best part is that the box isn’t flimsy — I’ve been re-using it all month! While I was happy with the products, it’s the little things that really stood out. From the personalised card attached to the ribbon to an envelope with a card telling you about the theme, every little detail is carefully thought out and put together. Whether you’ve had a bad day; or just need a pick-me-up, opening a box like this definitely does the trick.

the bottom line

In my box thIs month n n n n n n n n

A moisturising lip balm from Eos (`450) A penguin-themed selfie stick (`850) A sequined clutch (`450) A packet of delicious gourmet caramel popcorn (`145) Odiva nail wipes (`130) An eye lash curler (`350) A pair of earrings (`650) A pumice stone pedicure stick, shaped like a lollipop (`350)

All boxed up I was gushing about the idea before the box (The Red Carpet Edition) even reached me, which is why I was doubly glad that they didn’t disappoint. For a concept like this, packaging is extremely important to set the mood for the

I’ve been won over by Sugarbox, but for those with a smaller budget, indulging may be a bit of a stretch. If I was to nitpick, I could probably get all the products somewhere at a cheaper price, but they wouldn’t come specially packaged to my doorstep. A few budget options may help them see more customers, but apart from the price, everything about the boxes spells luxury. I’m also still waiting for someone to target guys! Sure, we love our knickknacks and girly products, but a few pampering options for men who want to feel as special once a month wouldn’t hurt! But their brilliant packaging, the fullsized products and the fun themes make it a very, very attractive option. Where www.sugarbox.in

Monsoon Menus! Afternoon Despatch & Courier

MUMBAI | FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2015

Monsoon is the best time to indulge in delicious food from restaurants across the city! With a variety of special monsoon-curated menus on offer, Yamini Walia & Katha Nauriyal pick their favourites for you

othing can beat the feeling of indulging in hot bhajiyas or a steaming cup of tea when its pouring outside. It’s even better when restaurants curate their menu to offer us a range of comforting treats, especially for the season! Several restaurants have introduced special menus to satisfy your cravings when it’s damp outdoors. So, take a look at a few that we found most interesting.

>> Icing on Top’s range of chocolate cupcakes are the perfect monsoon treat!

Healthy soups at Silver Beach Café If you’re looking to cosy up with something warm and healthy, head to Silver Beach Café for their range of soups. Their monsoon menu includes hearty soups such as Lentil & Spinach Broth, Carrot, Orange Soup with Aniseed & Shaved Fennel, Wild Mushroom Cappuccino with Cinnamon Foam, Cream of Winter Broccoli & Walnuts, Greek Chicken & Cous Cous Broth with Sour Cream and Roast Chicken & French Onion Soup with Caramelized Onions. All the soups are served with a slice of Baguette and Lavash. Price `120 to `190 Where Silver Beach Café, 16 Murzban Road, Near Sterling Cinema, Fort Contact 22037356

Pakora & chai at Tea Trails Through the monsoon, Tea Trails will be hosting a pakora and chai festival, where you can choose from a wide range of flavoured chais such as lemongrass, ginger, a Kullad special or their signature Malasa version. They’re offering six different types of pakoras, including onion, spinach, paneer, mixed vegetable, bread and daal pakoras, as the perfect accompaniment to their delicious chai flavours. Price `60 and `75 onwards, for chai and pakoras respectively Where Available at all Tea Trails Outlets — Thane, BKC, Malad and Mulund Contact 40050115 >>Onion pakoras and tea — the perfect rainy day combination

Shah, owner of Icing on Top, tells us, “Tea tastes great when it’s paired with light desserts. Using tea in desserts can be quite a task — I suggest loose tea leaves and soaking them in boiling water before using them, or cream if required.” Price `250 onwards Where Besos 5, Advani Chambers, Kemps Corner Contact 9867013315

Dim Sum at Shiro Every season brings with it a new array of fresh flavours! And this monsoon has brought in an ensemble of authentic spices and aromas from China. Embark on a Yum Cha array of succulent dumplings as Shiro opens its doors to a wide spread of steamed goodness, served to you in little bamboo baskets. As you glance through a decadent menu, sip on some tea that takes you back to the era of Chinese dynasties. Sample some hot Oyster Chicken and Sticky Rice Sui Mai, or the Shanghai Mushroom Dumpling, with three kinds of mushrooms to their must try lists. Price Basket of 4, 6 and 9 at `900, `1,300 and `1,900 respectively and a la carte, from `240 to `1,600, exclusive of taxes Where Shiro, Bombay Dyeing Mill Compound, Worli Contact 66511207

Weekly hues at Asian Street Kitchen

Soups, dumplings & tea at China 1 China 1 is offering a wide range of teas, soups and dumplings this monsoon season. Their range of teas include hand-picked, spirited drinks from around the world such as Istanbul chai, William Orange and Russian coffee. They’re offering both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options for their soups such as Sweet Corn Vegetable, Eight Treasure, Hot & Sour and Sweet Corn Crab Meat. You can pair these soups with appetising dim sums such as Spicy Chiu Chow Dumpling, Truffle Edamame Dumpling, Chicken & Prawn Sui Mai and Chicken & Pokchoy Dumpling. Price From `275, `270 and `485 onwards for dim sums, soups and teas Where C-70, Ground Floor, The Capital, Bandra Kurla Complex Contact 67381199

Burmese Khowsuey, a piping hot Ramen Bowl, Asian BBQ Dumplings — it sounds heavenly, doesn’t it! But, a discount on your bill makes every meal tastier! And that’s exactly what the Monsoon Deal at Asian Street Kitchen promises. Starting every Monday, a bill of `1,000 gets you a flat 20% discount on your next lunch within that week. If you can’t make it, pass it on to a friend and still make the most of your discount! There’s Pan Asian spread of vegetarian, vegan, and even Jain cuisine on offer! Price Drinks from `89 and food from `149 onwards Where Asian Street Kitchen, Dev Prakash Building, Chowpatty Contact 23633624, 23623621

Tea infused desserts at Icing on Top Tea seems to be a favourite in most restaurants during the monsoon and Icing on Top is no different. They’ve introduced a delicious range of tea-infused desserts such as Masala Chai and Pistachio Financiers, Earl Gray and Dark Chocolate Cupcakes and Green Tea & Poppy Cookies. Ayushi

>> Enjoy a delectable range of Asian BBQ dumplings at Asian Street Kitchen

>> The Nutella Toastie at Kaboom is the perfect way to end a comforting monsoon meal

Comfort Food at Kaboom Food completes every celebration — so don’t let the rain be a mood dampener. Gorge on delectable comfort food to warm up this season! Get cosy and enjoy a selection of mouthwatering indulgence, complete with its 100% natural brand packaging. Dig into Hand Cut French Fries, a bowl of steaming Candied Pumpkin Soup and don’t forget to try the Spicy Thai Curry! End your meal on a sweet note with their Nutella Toastie! Price `120 onwards Where Kaboom @ Café Model, SS Ram Gulam Marg, Near Grand Hotel, Ballard Estate Contact www.foodcoma@eatkaboom.com

Smoothies & Parfaits at HAS Juices and more Who knew eating healthy could be this delicious? Stop over at HAS Juice for some monsoon indulgences! Offering an all new variety of flavoursome juices, smoothies, and of course, lip-smacking parfaits, the place promises rich, comforting treats! Try a symphony of mangoes, bananas, yoghurt and milk in a frappé or sample >> Has Juices and more a Mango Smoothie or are offering juices, Passion Fruit Smoothie! smoothies and parfaits Price `180 onwards Where All HAS juice bar outlets in Mumbai Contact www.hasjuicebar.com

Travel

Afternoon Despatch & Courier Special

In the cultural capItal

FRIDAY, JULY03, 3, 2015 MUMBAIMUMBAI | FRIDAY,| SEPTEMBER 2010

GETTING AROUND KAZIRANGA NATIONAL PARK

>> At Kaziranga National Park, the Indian Rhino is a common sight

n Jeep Safari `1,500 for an

entire jeep

n Elephant Safari `450 per

person

n Hotels at Kaziranga charge

`800 onwards (24 hours)

n When to visit The park is open

from October to April

A trip to Assam would be incomplete without visiting Jorhat — its cultural capital. Verus Ferreira tells you why you shouldn’t skip out on a visit to this small town

efore you read any further, you should know a little bit about Jorhat. Widely renowned as the tea capital of India, this is one of the most important cities in Assam. It’s also one of the state’s 23 districts and is often referred to as the cultural capital of Assam, mainly because of the cultural diversity in the area. Rowriah Airport, a civilian air deck, is located close to the heart of the city. Originally formed by two markets or ‘hats’ (Chowkihat and Macharhat) on the eastern and western banks of the river Bhogdoi, the city of Jorhat was the last capital of the Ahom Dynasty and is home to several historical monuments of Assamese culture. In 1794, the reigning king of the Ahom Kingdom, Gaurinath, shifted the capital from the original which was Sibsagar, to Jorhat. In 1817, the town was destroyed by Burmese invasions. But, when British rule was established, it contributed to the reemergence of this historic town. Today, Jorhat is a bustling township that boasts not only of cultural attractions, but also several tea gardens, which attract tourists all year round.

Tea time Did you know that your daily cup of tea goes through various processes to get the right flavour? I learnt this when I visited the Tocklai Research Association (TRA), which is the oldest and largest research station of its kind in the world and the nerve centre of the tea industry in Assam. The centre came to be known as the scientific department of the Indian Tea Association (ITA) in the year 1900, after which it was consolidated with the creation of the Tocklai Experimental Station in 1911. This led to the formation of the Tea Research Association (TRA) in 1964. Through a local contact, I managed to organise a day tour of the centre, where the entire process of tea research was explained to me, from the cultivation and the sourcing of the raw materials to how the tea is made in a model tea factory. Our guide showed us various tea plantations and explained the nuances of tea cloning, tea tasting the tea making processes. The centre has dozens of labs that carry out research, which includes a study on the influence of environmental factors such as soil, climate, moisture, topography of the land, proximity to the jungles, characteristics of the tea leaf, yield and quality improvement. The research is shared with tea estate owners from all over India, to enable them to improve tea production and carry out changes in the process of tea cultivation. Picking up a couple of packets of tea at the centre would have made for a good souvenir, but we were told that the tea here is solely for research and is only distributed to employees.

Historical clubs & wildlife Jorhat has been dotted with tea gardens for decades and the Britishers who made this town their home, had no means of recreation. So, the owners of tea estates decided to form a club

close to the city. Located at a distance of 4km from Jorhat, The Gymkhana Club hosts major horse races. Another exciting place to visit is the Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, which is about 20km from the city of Jorhat. If you’re lucky, you could catch a glimpse the Assamese macaque, jungle cats, giant squirrels, the Indian civet and the wild boar. You can visit the famed Kaziranga National Park through Jorhat, since Guwahati, the other entrance, is about 300km away. Make sure you save two days to take a tour of the park, which is about 90km from Jorhat. On your drive on NH37 from Jorhat to Kaziranga National Park, look out for the sprawling, breathtaking Kaziranga Golf Resort located at Sangsua and Gatoonga Tea Estates near Mohbondh, in west Jorhat. You will also pass Kaziranga University and dozens of tea estates that are hemmed by tabletop tea bushes. It is best to leave Jorhat by noon and reach Kaziranga National Park early in the day, check into one of the many hotels, have a quick lunch and then head to the park just in time for the second half of the day on a jeep safari that takes you into the jungle to see Assam’s most coveted creature — the great Asian one-horned rhino. One of the park’s most prized possessions, these rhinos make up 70% of the park’s animal population and are found in good numbers, grazing amidst the tall elephant grass, rugged reeds, marshes and shallow pools, along with other animals including deers and the wild water buffalo. Though the park is also home to tigers, panthers, bears and birds, you’ll find that these sightings are rare. Beware of the mud road in the park. It is tough to navigate and the park’s vehicles are in an equally deplorable condition. But, this mode of transport, even with its disadvantages, offers the added benefit of covering ground in the Kaziranga National Park, which is a World Heritage Site, in a relatively short span of time. If you are lucky, you may spot a rhino from a distance. Climb up onto the viewing towers, which offer an expansive view of animals grazing in the distance. However, my most memorable method of exploring Kaziranga was on the back of an elephant — these gentle creatures tread easily through the tall grass. The early morning elephant safari, from Bagori opens you up to the vast forest landscape of Kaziranga and guarantees sightings of the one-horned rhino within arms reach. On an elephant, you can catch a rhino staring at you, with its offspring in tow ,or one cooling off in a watering hole. After breakfast, you can laze around or check out from the hotel and return to Jorhat. But, if you drive further towards Guwahati, you might see rhinos and wild elephants that have strayed close to the highway.

So divine Back at Jorhat, you can visit St. Mary’s church at Lichubari, and further down the road you can head to Don Bosco’s I-CARD, an NGO founded by Fr. Thomas Kalapurackal SDB, director of Life Plus, for the cultural, social and economic development of the Mishing Tribe that is spread over Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. It isn’t on a map, but getting into the life and culture of this tribe is a revelation for any tourist. You will be taken on a tour of the campus and shown how the people of the Mishing community live. You can also purchase souvenirs such as locally-made bags, handkerchiefs, scarfs, Mishing tribe bamboo hats, shirts and handicraft items made by members of the tribe. The main activities of I-CARD consist of empowering the youth of the Mishing community. They are trained in various leadership skills to bring about economic and social development. If temples, tanks, museums and monuments interest you, take a one-day trip to Sivasagar, a town in Upper Assam, well known for its Ahom palaces. It is about 63km from Jorhat is worth a visit. Jorhat has several luxury and budget hotels with equally good cuisine; Solicitor Road itself has about half a dozen hotels. Commuting by bus, auto rickshaw, micro van (Tata Magic and Mahindra Maxximo) and cycle rickshaw is cheap, but if you don’t know the Assamese language and you’re not sure where you’re going, you could end up paying double the fare. Assam Trunk Road is a popular market area for shopping — don’t forget to buy Assam tea when you’re here. If you’re the adventurous type, you can visit Majuli Island. You have to head to Neemati Ghat, the river port through which ferries make their way to the river island. I visited this remote island located on the mighty Brahmaputra River and spent about six days there with a friend. The island boasts of the Satras that propagate religious ideology of great Assamese medieval Vaisnavite saints, Sankardev and Madhavdev. You would need a local contact to stay on Majuli Island, as it has no hotels or lodges. After our trip to Majuli, I took a half-day trip to the beautiful Nagaland border where I had Assam tea and cookies. After a satisfying trip, I boarded an afternoon flight back to Kolkata and then to Mumbai.

HOW TO GET THERE n By rail: Make your way to Jorhat Junction. You can also get down at

Mariani Junction, which is about 17.5 km from Jorhat railway station. All major trains from Guwahati stop at both stations.

n By road: Jorhat is connected to all major cities of Northeast India

via the Inter State Bus Terminus service.

n By air: Regular services from Kolkata and Guwahati.

Afternoon Despatch & Courier

MUMBAI | FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2015

BENGALI TALK

While the audience has been going gaga over the onscreen Bong avatar of Deepika, little do we know that Shashi Sumeet Productions, the makers of Diya Aur Bati Hum, hired a Bengali tutor for Deepika aka Sandhya Deepika Singh aka Sandhya, who sported a strong avatar will now be portraying the character of a Bengali women, for which, the Production house have hired a Bengali language trainer to train her in the language for the track. Even everyone on the set, the unit, the makeup artist are supporting

her by using Bengali words on the sets. Commenting on the same, Deepika aka Sandhya said, “I am thankful to the production house that they hired a tutor for me. As I am good in Sanskrit, it was an advantage for me to learn Bengali

TV TALK

easily and to catch the accent. The track demands a lot of concentration and I am giving my best.”.

HAPPY HOST

Zindagi, India’s No 1 Premium Channel, which has set new standards and created benchmarks for content in India will further raise the bar as they announces its original programming with its upcoming show, Shukriya. The channel has

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TOP VIEW

After three successive session of up move, equity benchmarks traded range bound on Thursday and ended almost flat in the end. In absence of any major cue and existence of psychological hurdle in index, participants preferred to book some profit off the table and wait on sidelines for further clarity. In line with benchmark index, majority of sectoral pivot ended on flat note while the market breadth was inclined slightly on advancing side. We firmly believe that decisive breakout and sustainability above 8500 in Nifty will lead index to 8750-8800 in coming sessions. In case it fails to do so, profit taking may retrace it again to immediate support zone of 8300. So, short term traders are advised to maintain extra caution especially in the leveraged trades and suggest trailing stop losses with every rise. Also, uphold stock specific trading bias as quality counters from mid-cap and small-cap space are doing well these days.

Jayant Manglik, President, Retail Distribution, Religare Securities

BUSINESS BRIEFS Revised Methodology For Overnight MIBID/MIBOR

The Reserve Bank of India has stated that the methodology for the FIMMDANSE-Overnight Mumbai Interbank Bid/Offer Rate (Overnight MIBID/MIBOR) benchmark in India will be revised with the introduction of the FBIL-Overnight MIBOR on July 22, 2015. The FBIL-Overnight MIBOR will be based on actual traded rates and will be administered by a new company called the Financial Benchmarks India Private Ltd (FBIL). The existing benchmark, based on polled rates, is set by the Fixed Income Money Market and Derivative Association of India (FIMMDA) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE). Financial Benchmarks India Private Ltd (FBIL) has been jointly formed as an independent company for administration of benchmarks in financial markets by FIMMDA, the Foreign Exchange Dealers’ Association of India (FEDAI) and the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA).

Bankbazaar.Com Raises Rs. 375 Cr

Financial marketplace BankBazaar.Com yesterday announced it has raised Rs 375 crore (USD 60 Million) in a third strategic round of funding led by Amazon with participation from Fidelity Growth Partners and Mousse Partners. Existing investors Sequoia Capital and Walden International also participated in the funding round. The funds will be primarily deployed towards technology integration, hiring and strengthening partner relationships, the company said in a statement. It will also invest to scale up its marketing and branding effort to reach out to a larger number of consumers, it added.

Viveck Shettyy To Again Head CGSI Media Cell

Indus Communication headed by Viveck Shetty has been reappointed as the official communications agency for the Consumer Guidance Society of India (CGSI). The multifaceted Shettyy has yet again also added another feather to his cap with his reappointment as the Head of the Media Cell of CGSI for the second consecutive year. Says Shettyy, “ The reappointment will further encourage me to take the consumer movement and CGSI to the next level in India . In the years to come the consumer in India will be king like his counterparts abroad , thanks to the untiring efforts of bodies like CGSI. ”

Dena Bank Organizes Vehicle Carnival

Dena Bank, has organized a 60-day vehicle carnival for its customers beginning from July 1, 2015 to August 31, 2015. During this period, bank will offer vehicle loans to customers at attractive rates with reduced process fees. The bank has organized a mega camp at its JVPD branch where 103 applicants received their car loans amounting to Rs 5.89 crore. Chairing the event, R K Takkar, Executive Director of Dena bank, said “Dena Bank has set up an ambitious target of credit line to finance buyers of 23000 vehicles all over the country during the 60-day period. The purpose of having the credit camp is to promote the Bank’s business and also for catering the other credit needs of the customers.”

Manoj Nambiar Elected New President Of MFIN

Manoj Nambiar, MD, Arohan Financial Services has been elected as President of the Board of the Microfinance Institutions Network (MFIN),the premier industry association and Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) for the microfinance industry in India with 55 leading NBFC (Non-banking Financial Company) Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) with an outstanding in excess of INR 45000 cr serving over 45 mn end customers across 26 states in the country. Nambiar takes over from Samit Ghosh, MD and CEO, Ujjivan Financial Services who completed his term of three years with the Board on the 30th of June 2015.

BROKERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS Motilal Oswal calls a ‘Buy’ on Maruti Suzuki CMP: Rs. 3998

Target Rs. 4617

LKP calls a ‘Buy’ on Coal India CMP: Rs. 424

Target Rs. 480

Nifty Near Major Resistance Level NSE India: CNX Nifty — Daily Market Report for: Friday (July 3, 2015) (Based on the activity of the previous trading day) by Dominic Rebello

REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY: The Nifty fell marginally on Thursday (July 02, 2015) a net 8.15 points (0.10%) and closed at the 8444 point level. The market opened up with a gap at the 8471 points level. It then declined and turned into a range bound movement until 10.15 a.m. The index then rose sharply and registered the day’s high at the 8479 points level at 11.36 a.m. It then declined sharply into the red and registered the day’s low at the 8433 points level at 2.26 p.m. The index then rose and turned into a range bound movement until closing at the day. The Nifty witnessed a volatile session and moved in a range of 46 points. Sentiment was mixed and amongst the 50 Nifty stocks 26 were gainers, while 24 stocks closed in the red.

indicating a strong market but with a neutral bias.

Support Levels: For short-term traders the immediate main support is at the 8178 points level. The next support is at the 8106 points level. Resistance Levels The immediate main resistance is at the 8466 points level. The next resistance is at the 8667 points level.

Pivot Point Analysis: For intra-day traders the support and resistance levels are calculated according to the pivot point theory and are: TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: Pivot point = 8452 (This is the level where the trend is Volume: likely to change during intra-day). Volume (Qty shares) decreased 2.34%. This change is Support (1) = 8426. small and indicates a moderate participation by investors. Support (2) = 8406. Resistance (1) = 8472. Market Breadth: Resistance (2) = 8499. Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was negative. Amongst all the traded stocks, 818 were gainers, 645 were losers and 37 remained unchanged. OUTLOOK FOR TODAY: On Japanese candlestick patterns the index has Slow Stochastic Indicator: formed a small black body candle. This is negative. The Slow Stochastic Oscillator has risen in the over-bought However, the index is above its 5, 15, 25 and 200 day zone. moving averages and all the four averages are rising. The Slow K line in the Stochastic Oscillator is above the Further, the velocity parameters too are positively slow D line (positive if it continues). trended. Both these indicate a positive bias. Incidentally, the index is approaching a major RSI Indicator: resistance level at the 8466 points level. (The index The RSI is above the 60 level and is now turned flat tested that level intra-day, yesterday) There is a (positive if it rises). possibility that it could find some further resistance there. However, if it crosses above it then a further rise MACD Indicator: can be expected. Investors are advised to hold long The MACD is above zero and is rising (positive if it positions. continues). It is above its 9-day Average (positive). Work with strict stop losses on all positions ADX Indicator & DI Lines: The +DI line is above the –DI line and both lines are flat. No signal here. The ADX is flat while the Market Index is flat. No signal here. Moving Averages (Trend Indicators) The index: Is above its 5-day average (at 8393) Positive. Is above its 15-day average (at 8266) Positive. Is above its 25-day average (at 8225) Positive. Is above its 200-day average (at 8376) Positive.

Overall Market Strength/Weakness: The indicators and oscillators discussed here are

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Economy To Grow 7.4 - 7.6% In FY16; Rate Cut Hopes High, Says ICRA

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Expects CPI inflation to print in a range of 4-6% over the remainder of 2015, and average CPI inflation to decline below 5.5% in 2015

grow at 7.4-7.6% in FY16, ratings agency ICRA said yesterday. "In ICRA's view, the better-thanexpected monsoon and sowing turnout in June 2015 have increased the probability of a repo rate cut during the third quarter of 2015-16, as long as external developments do not result in excessive forex volatility," it said in a statement. By A Business Reporter Following bouts of rainfall during pre-monsoon period, the surplus better-than-expected mon- monsoon rainfall in June has ensoon and sowing turnout in couraged early sowing of crops and June have raised hopes of fur- quelled fears that had arisen when ther rate cut by the Reserve Bank, the India Meteorological Departwhich is likely to help economy ment forecast a deficient monsoon

Mercedes Benz Retains Top Slot In Luxury Car Segment Registers a stellar 41% year-on-year growth by selling 6659 units in the Jan - June 2015 period and continues to retains its lead as India’s fastest growing luxury car brand for three years in a row By A Business Reporter

n the “first six months of 2015, we sold almost as many cars as in the entire year of 2012. We created a strong growth momentum in Q1 taking clear sales lead, and are glad to sustain this stellar growth story in Q2 as well. We are on track with our long term objective of achieving a sustained profitable growth for our business in India. This performance firmly underlines the acceptance of our customer focused approach and

quarters, including the much awaited AMG GT, Mercedes-Benz is all set for another year of strong growth,” says Eberhard Kern, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India. He was commenting on the Mercedes retaining its lead as India’s fastest growing luxury car brand for three years in a row. Incidentally, the company created yet another sales history by registering its best ever Q2 and halfyearly sales. Continuing its historic growth momentum, Mer-

Proud moment for Eberhard Kern, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India reiterates yet again, MercedesBenz India’s proven brand premium and competitive edge in the luxury car industry. The brand remains distinct in terms of offering continuous product innovations, having the largest luxury car production facility, extending an enriching service experience and strengthening our extensive network footprint. With some of the most awaited products in the pipeline for the remaining two

cedes-Benz India registered a stellar 41% year-on-year growth by selling 6659 units in the Jan - June 2015 period. This sales growth also marks the brand’s highest ever Q2 volumes at 3093 units, up by 43% (April - June 2014: 2163 units). This spectacular growth is buoyed by the most comprehensive and a young product portfolio comprising the New Generation Cars, the sedans, the SUVs and the AMG performance cars.

for 2015, it said. As of June 26, the area sown under kharif crops was 23% larger than the year-ago period. "Nevertheless, only around onefourth of the total area covered under kharif planting in 2014 was sown by the end of June 2015. Accordingly, rainfall dynamics in the remainder of the monsoon season would continue to impact the sowing pattern and eventual crop yields," said Aditi Nayar, Senior Economist at ICRA Ltd. Taking into account the drag related to the weak rabi harvest in the first quarter of 2015-16, as well as lingering uncertainty regarding the ultimate turnout of the kharif harvest, ICRA expects the agricultural sector to record a marginal growth in 2015-16. An improvement in rural sentiments and consumption activity unlikely to set in until second half of 2015-16. However, the recent improvement in growth recorded by the Index of Industrial Production,

core sector industries, and various services sector indicators related to air traffic and cargo handled at ports are encouraging, said the ratings firm. "Such factors would support a mild uptick in Indian GDP growth to 7.4-7.6% in 2015-16 from 7.3% in 2014-15," it said. It said would keep the food inflation in check in the near term with modest rise in support prices for various crops and a favourable base effect in some month. "ICRA expects CPI inflation to print in a range of 4-6% over the remainder of 2015, and average CPI inflation to decline below 5.5% in 2015 from 6.6% in 2014, assuming that crude oil prices remain relatively stable around current levels." It also said that the ongoing Greece crisis and rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve may impact foreign exchange rates, however, the Indian rupee may only have limited vulnerability within the set of emerging market currencies.

H1’15 M&A Activity At Six Year Low The value of announced mergers & acquisitions (M&A) deals involving Indian companies reached US$ 14.1 billion in the first half of 2015, a 24.7% decrease compared to the first half of 2014 By A Business Reporter

& A activity in India for H12015 has turned out to be at its lowest first half period since 2009, reveals a Thomson Reuters reports relating to overall M & A activity and Indian private equity data for India for H1 2015. The value of announced mergers & acquisitions (M&A) deals involving Indian companies reached US$14.1 billion in the first half of 2015, a 24.7% decrease compared to the first half of 2014. This is the lowest first half period for overall Indian announced M&As since 2009 (US$9.1 billion). The average M&A deal size for transactions with disclosed values dropped to US$62.5 million in the first half of 2015 (compared to US$83.3 million over the same period last year). Domestic M&A stood at US$4.7 billion, down 42.9% over a year ago, and saw the lowest first half period since 2013 when deal value dropped to US$2.5 billion. The Industrials sector accounted for 28.5% of India’s domestic M&A activity with US$1.3 billion worth of announced deals, up 25.1% from the comparative period last year. Total cross-border M&A saw a minimal increase of 9.6% to US$8.0 billion compared to the first half of 2014. Outbound M&A activity declined 43.3% from the comparative period last year. Inbound M&A activity increased by 23.4% from the first half of 2014. Completed M&A deals involving Indian companies totaled US$16.6 billion, a 2.0% decline in deal value compared to the first half of 2014 (US$16.3 billion).

Com Min Calls Meeting With Banks On July 10 On FDI In E-Comm By A Business Reporter

he Commerce and Industry Ministry has called a meeting of public sector banks on July 10 to discuss issues related with ecommerce retailing. The issues which would come up for discussions include payment mechanisms of the e-commerce companies and the role of banks, sources said. The meeting would be chaired by Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The same day she would also meet with other stakeholders including industry representatives on foreign direct investment (FDI) in e-commerce retailing. Representatives of companies such as Flipkart, Amazon and Snapdeal are expected to participate in the meeting. Last month, the minister had discussed the matter with all stakeholders. She had said the meeting was to understand the broader context of e-commerce and whether FDI in the sector is affecting the level-playing field of the brick and mortar stores. At present, 100% foreign direct investment is allowed only in business-to-business (B2B) ecommerce and not in the retail segment. Global retail giants, including Amazon, and the domestic industry want the government to relax the foreign investment norms in the e-commerce space.

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Sandeepa Dhar signs a Spanish film!

fter giving mega hits like ''Dabangg 2'' and ''Heropanti'', Sandeepa Dhar is all set to foray into world cinema. Sandeepa Dhar has been offered a Spanish film by Director/Producer Alejandro Amenabar who in the past have made films like ''Mar Adentro'' ('Guzaarish' was inspired by this film). Sandeepa is currently in Spain performing in 'The West Side Story' where she plays the lead role of Maria. The play is based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. The producer spotted her in the play and has offered her a role in his next Spanish film. "I am on top of the world, I have seen his film 'Mar Adentro' and loved it, said the bubbly lass.

e had recently reported that Salman Khan has already booked Eid 2017 for the release of ''Dabangg 3'' and now, the actor has confirmed that Sonakshi Sinha will play the lead role in the third edition of the superhit franchise. In an interview to a daily, when Salman was asked if Sinha will be a part of the third part as well, he said yes. While Khan will reprise his role as Inspector Chulbul Pandey, Sonakshi will essay the role of his wife Rajjo. Sona marked her Bollywood debut with ''Dabangg'' and was also a part of ''Dabangg 2''. Salman's brother Arbaaz Khan, who had directed ''Dabangg 2'', will wield the megaphone for ''Dabangg 3'' as well.

Shraddha Kapoor training in rock genre

he has crooned soft numbers in the past but now actress Shraddha Kapoor is ready to take her singing passion to another level as she is training in rock music for her next film "Rock On 2". The 26-year-old actress made her singing debut with the unplugged version of the song "Galliyan" in "Ek Villain" and later lent her voice for Vishal Bhardwaj's "Haider". After the release of her latest film "ABCD2" she recorded the unplugged version of "Bezubaan Phir Se...". Shraddha will be training professionally for the first time for the sequel of rock musical drama "Rock On". "I like singing but I never trained before 'Rock On 2' happened. For this film I am training in rock genre," Shraddha said. The young star is "very excited" to work with actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar and considers him as one of the most talented people in the film industry. ‘’I am very excited to work with Farhan. I am a fan of his movies’’, she said.

Shah Rukh remembers mother on her 74th birth anniversary

uperstar Shah Rukh Khan got emotional about his mother, Latif Fatima Khan, on her 74th birth anniversary yesterday. The 49-year-old "Chennai Express" star took to Twitter to share a picture of her and joked he would have been slapped by her for revealing her age, had she been alive today. "She would be 74 years today and I would be slapped for telling her age... It's a happy day today," he captioned the photo. Shah Rukh's mother died in 1991 from complications of diabetes, just a year before he made his bigscreen debut.

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story, but just beautiful moments and fabulous technical values. It’s very influenced by the austerity of some European films; that so many Marathi films are about children could have something to do with Deepa Gahlot all those Iranian films that come to our festivals. Makn quick succession-- ing films about kids helped Court, Kaaka Mutthai, Iranian filmmakers circumand now Killa have some- vent the country’s strict what restored faith in the power of good cinema. Finally, it looks like multiplexes are doing their bit to screen films that need an extra push. At least for A scene Marathi films, the ‘diktat’ from that made it mandatory for Avinash them to be screened in Arun's multiplexes, as well as the debut tax exemptions offered, Marathi have helped build audifilm Killa ences. If they are not busting the bank to see a film, middle class audiences do censorship rules. support alternative cinThe national and interema. national award-winning Last weekend, an Killa is about a young evening show of Avinash school going boy, ChinArun’s debut feature Killa may (Archit Deodhar) and was packed with families. If his just-widowed mother children are exposed to off- (Amruta Subhash). As if beat cinema, they might the trauma of losing a just grow up as connois- loved one was not enough, seurs. The film has no com- she is transferred from mercial elements, it does Pune to a small coastal vilnot even have much of a lage, and Chinmay is sep-

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Shahid Kapoor & Supriya Pathak

arated from his friends and his uncle’s family, that provided him an emotional anchor. The experience makes Chinmay sullen and a little difficult to handle, for the young mother who has burdens of her own. She is having trouble at her job and has just an old neighbor as a confidante. The two try to cope with their inner tur-

moil in their own way, somehow not being able to offer the other the support that would have made the bereavement and uprooting bearable. Still, as children do, Chinmay manages to make friends at school among them the impish Bandya (Parth Bhalerao of Bhootnath Returns), and tough guy Yuvraj (Gaurish

Nobody can dance like Rishi Kapoor: Abhishek Bachchan A

Preparations for Shahid’s wedding in full swing: Supriya A

ctress Supriya Pathak says the wedding preparations of her stepson Shahid Kapoor are going on in full swing. "Lots of things happening... It is like a normal wedding house I suppose," Pathak told reporters in Mumbai at an event. The 34-year-old actor is all set to tie the knot with his Delhi-based fiancee Mira Rajput, 21, in Gurgaon on July 7. The "Haider" actor will host a reception in Mumbai for his friends and colleagues from Bollywood. Pathak, Shahid's step-

mother, was speaking at the trailer launch of her upcoming film "All is Well". The film, directed by "Oh My God" fame director Umesh Shukla, stars Abhishek Bachchan, Rishi Kapoor, Asin and Pathak in pivotal roles. "I had a great time doing this film. I hope everyone will enjoy watching it as well," Pathak said. "All Is Well" is about a road trip undertaken by Rishi Kapoor and Abhishek Bachchan, who are later joined by their mother and then Asin, who plays an important role in the film.

Gawade), whose status as the son of the local smuggler gives him a fan following. In terms of momentum, nothing much happens, just a bunch of everyday incidents; the one big crisis in the mother’s work place is underplayed. It is eventually about the two-member family learning to cope with what life throws at them. Everything that happens may not even be directly linked to the story –like Chinmay’s encounter with a fisherman (Umesh Jagtap), but it matters. Avinash Arun said in an interview that the story of Killa is partly autobiographical, and came from his own problems in dealing with his father’s transferable job. The locations are picturesque, the children utterly charming and the story so touchingly real that it stays in the mind long after the film is over. What also remains is the echo of the applause that greeted the film at the end. And the audience was not made up of festival regulars, which is what builds some hope for non-commercial cinema. Next stop, Masaan...

bhishek Bachchan feels that nobody can match steps with Rishi Kapoor and it is his dream to dance with the veteran actor. "It was a dream of mine to dance with him (Rishi Kapoor). I think nobody can perform a song like Chintu uncle. We were shooting for ''Delhi 6''. "I begged Rakeysh Ompraskash Mehra (director) to give me a song with him. He gave us a beautiful song 'Rehna Tu' but that was in background. So, I could not dance with him," Abhishek told reporters here at the trailer launch of "All Is Well". Abhishek said he had a great time working with Rishi in the film.

"I had one condition with Umesh Shukla (director of 'All Is Well') that I want at least two songs with him (Rishi Kapoor) and I am thankful that we got lucky as we got to perform with him whom we consider the best. He is still the best. We had a great time," he said. Recalling his visits to the film sets of his father as a kid, Abhishek said he used to interact most with Rishi. "Whenever I used to be on sets of my father's films as a child I used to interact a lot with him (Rishi Kapoor). After my father I am a big fan of him. I used to love being with him. He used to play with us when we were kids," Abhishek said.

Difficult for outsiders to have choice: Aditi Rao Hydari

ctress Aditi Rao Hydari says she wants to collaborate with good directors as being an outsider she does not have the privilege to get roles written for her. "I want to work with good people and good directors. I don't have the privilege of choice to say 'I want to work with you' and the person will say, 'Yes, come on, I will write a film for you.' It doesn't happen for people like me who come from the outside," she said. Hydari made her Hindi film debut in a supporting role in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's "Delhi-6" in 2009, and feels "lucky" that she has been a part of good films. "I have been lucky that good people have chosen me to be a part of their films and I am really grateful. This fills me with a sense of positivity and there is so much to look forward to." The actress, who has struck a balance between glamorous roles in movies like "London Paris New York", "Boss" and performance-driven characters in "Yeh Saali Zindagi" and "Rockstar", said she does not want to get pigeon-holed in a particular image. "I want to do different things, I don't want to be stuck in the 'sweet girl' box. I don't want to be stuck in the 'oh she is so glamorous' box'. I want to be brought into a film for more than that. I hope I bring more to the table than just a face and a fit body. "But it is not a conscious decision. I don't have a method, I don't overthink things. Even on set I switch-on and switch-off. I could be bawling and the next minute I could be jumping. I work like that, I am a five-year-old kid in my head." The actress said she was fortunate to do films which were more than just "glamorous." "Even ''London Paris New York'' and ''Murder 3'' were films which demanded a lot of work in terms of acting. There was good solid work for me. They weren't just glamorous roles. And I believe there is nothing wrong with being glamorous, nothing wrong with being sexy or feminine." Hydari will be next seen in "Jolly LLB" director Subhash Kapoor's upcoming comedy film "Guddu Rangeela", opposite Arshad Warsi and "Kai Po Che" actor Amit Sadh. The film will release today.

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 991

ENIGMA CODE 991

ACROSS: 8 A man who has a good start, but ends heart-broken (6) 9 It restricts woman in navy, causing annoyance (8) 10 French husband has a period by the sea (8) 11 Bubble gently before an outbreak (6) 12 Garment covering most of the figure when it's cold (6) 13 Their choice will get cross (8) 15 Hit lazily but swiftly (7) 17 Rejoiced in godlier fashion (7) 20 Moving study about an inflexible substance (4,4) 22 Passion seen in quiet case (6) 23 Composer whose underwear is on Her Majesty's Service (6) 25 They're boring quarrels about publicity (8) 26 Lunch-hour? (4,4) 27 Shameless undergarment atop a car (6) DOWN: 1 It might be described as something thrown up and coming down (8) 2 Concerned with detectives paying odd visit if he offends again (10) 3 Some hallowed place containing hers in disarray (6) 4 Made broad changes to marry poor Enid inside (7) 5 Plain has charm after a drought (3,5) 6 Check support (4) 7 Where AE had a frightful comeback (2,4) 14 Used lathe to get one method that was diverted ... (6,4) 16 Dominion title (8) 18 Previous levy Ed arranged, is to be praised (8) 19 Was rude bringing food up to bed

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: Black eye

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S ENIGMA CODE ENDURE, RENDER, ENURED, REDDEN, UNUSED, DURESS, SENDER

22 Mean to avoid looking smart (6) 24 A large portion of the flash-back is pointless (4)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS: 8 Bourse, 9 Liege men, 10 Hesitate, 11 Slap-up, 12 Toggle, 13 Entailed, 14 Well-fed, 16 Cat’s-paw, 20 Thurible, 23 Mickle, 25 Drones, 26 Contrary, 27 Deletion, 28 Sloven. DOWN: 1 Loved one, 2 Trying, 3 Nepalese, 4 Fleeced, 5 Bed-sit, 6 Denarius, 7 Refute, 15 Larynxes, 17 Admonish, 18 Allergen, 19 Deicing, 21 Harmed, 22 Buskin, 24 Carton.

QUICK CROSS 991

ACROSS: 1 Outing at the mall? (5) 6 Thin as _ ___ (1,4) 7 Companion of live (5) 8 Turkey neighbour (5) 9 Donkeys (5)

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

MATH PYRAMID 991 (7) 21 Consented to produce article on avarice (6)

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

DOWN: 1 Chip dip (5) 2 Is a menace to (5) 3 Acts like a stallion (5) 4 Strange and frightening (5) 5 Ferber and Millay (5)

MATHDOKU 991

HIDATO 991

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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MOON : Moon enters Capricorn at 7.52 a.m. TITHI : 2nd Adhik Ashadh krishnapaksha NAKSHATRA : Uttarashada RASHI : Makar (Capricorn) J.Kh. LUCKY COLOUR : Orange LUCKY NUMBER : 5

BIRTHDAY FOREC AST: Financial matters will come under control. Work conditions will continue to be favorable. You will come across good work offers or receive material benefits. Be quick in taking a decision, for you can strike a good deal. Those looking for a new house will approve a plot of land. They may decide to invest in it and later construct their house. The married will enjoy conjugal bliss. Health needs attention. Those suffering from chronic cough or cold may need medical attention. BABIES BORN TODAY: Healthy, long-lived, with well-proportioned body, charming and graceful appearance. Will be refined, soft spoken and respectful. Will be responsible and settle down in a career early in life. Success and happiness is assured. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): An agreement or contract may require a few changes. You need to clarify any fears or doubts that you have about a new business association that you are about to finalize. It seems someone jealous of your success will try to stall your project. Do not listen to unwarranted advice and suggestions.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): Concentrate on your current project or job, which is giving you a steady income. New deals look tempting but could well turn out to be expensive delusions. Stick to what you know best. Trying to branch out or diversifying your business will not be a good idea in the long run. All plans for a good time with your mate can get upset because of things beyond your control. LEO (July 22 - August 21): You may need to devote more time to certain property issues and legalities that need sorting out. An old dispute could get settled in your favor. It is best and in the interest of all concerned to accept whatever the outcome maybe rather than dispute or seek recourse. A person you admire secretly is getting drawn to you. You have an exciting relationship in the making. Watch and wait.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): Use money wisely as there are extra demands. You need to adjust your budget. Ask for help if you need. You could miss out on an important tip for investment or work because of a communication problem. Be discreet when dealing with people as there could be misunderstanding. You will re-evaluate your relationship. It seems you have doubts about the sincerity of your beloved who is remaining aloof. CANCER (June 21 - July 21): You make major decisions in work and career that leads to remarkable gains. You also gain if you change your attitude towards people. You can look forward to monetary gains. Uncertainties about the future are unfounded. The present phase is extremely favorable. There is a tendency to speak before you think and this can get you into a lot of trouble. In love try a softer approach for happiness.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): You make contacts with a new setup of people with great potential for further growth of work. This gives you opportunity to build new contacts. Work hard without seeking immediate rewards. You will soon receive news of your promotion and increase in salary and other benefits. Do not let outsiders interfere in your love life. You have good relationship that makes others envious and spoil it with gossip and rumors.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): A major achievement in your career is indicated. Financial gains are foreseen through trading or commission. Employed can look forward to news of an increment or promotion. A journey for work or religious function is likely. Someone may go out of the way to flirt outrageously with you. Do not think that your talents have been recognized. Contrarily you may be tricked or taken advantage of.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): Extra caution is needed especially if your work is of the speculative kind. Your recent success makes you complacent; you may be unaware that some forces are working against you. A tempting job offer at this juncture could lead to an uncertain future. A flirtation or attraction to a colleague or someone you know is likely and should be handled tactfully. You will not do anything, which can be termed unethical or immoral whether in love or otherwise.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): Do not undertake any assignment that requires urgent attention and that has certain past liabilities. Perhaps it has something to do with a labor problem, which you will not be able to resolve without spending a large amount of money and also wasting a lot of your precious time. It would be better to restrict your activities to routine work.

CAPRICORN (December 21 January 19): You will be toying with new ideas to incorporate into your work. Go slow with new process and without disturbing your regular schedule. Do not push yourself too much if things do not go your way today. People who are normally quite efficient will also get on your nerves. Your being aloof or withdrawn will not solve personal problems. You need to be forthright and let the other person know what upsets you.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): You are now much closer to achieving goals in your career or profession. Meetings and new business proposals scheduled for today will yield good results. You can expect an immediate response. Family life is happy. Your mate will be in a particularly good mood this evening.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20): You will make major decisions about work and career, leading to remarkable gains. Overseas influences are strong. A journey will yield profits now and for the future. Some of you may set up a new venture in a foreign country. Watch a tendency to be short tempered with associates. Give up testing the loyalty of your friends and loved ones. Accept that you are loved for the way you are by one and all.

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QUICK CROSSWORD 5319 ACROSS: 1 Fermented soybean cake (6) 5 ___ one's wild oats : have a youthful fling at reckless and indiscreet behavior? (3) 8 Yellow flowered herb used in seasoning pickles (4) 9 Where there is a will,there is __ ___? (1,3) 10 Having sound (6) 11 Sri ___ set up a famous Ashram in Pondichery (9) 13 Large deciduous trees (4) 15 A sweet drink containing carbonated water and flavoring (3) 16 Provide with funds (5) 17 "The Desert Fox" Rommel (5) 20 A south african antelope (3) 22 Muslim festival (3) 23 Money paid out (5) 24 The parallel beams to support a floor (5) 26 Be sick or unwell (3) 27 Hammer wielding god of thunder (4) 28 Easily irritated (9) 31 Apple's mobile phone (6) 32 Hindu meditation system (4) 33 One in Bonn (4) 34 The proof is complete (maths) (3) 35 Grammatical classification of sex? (6) DOWN: 1 Like many a salad (6) 2 Memorial, shrine or statue built in the memory of some great person (8) 3 ____ Ferber : "So Big" author? (4) 4 Find or discover by chance? (3,4) 5 One-masted, for-and-aft rigged sailing vessel (5) 6 Dry watercourse (4) 7 Adhesive bandage (7) 12 Propel a boat with oars (3)

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SUDOKU 2505

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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: B equals S

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

14 Comfortable and safe (4) 18 Take five (4) 19 Detain, restrict or keep back (8) 20 Place in a house or a castle for storing and displaying fire arms (7) 21 Lounging, slouching (7)

24 Refuse to comply (3) 25 Debt that remains unpaid (6) 26 Exclaimed in amazement, joy, or surprise (5) 29 Basra's country (4) 30 A French duelling sword (4)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Cede, 4 Utmost, 8 Leh, 10 Akin, 13 Estimate, 14 Rebound, 15 Souses, 17 Earmarked, 21 Bus, 22 Aer, 23 Cos, 26 Aryabhata, 27 Wattle, 28 Airiest, 32 Eloquent, 34 Rahs, 35 Yet, 36 Slices, 37 Alar. DOWN: 1 Char, 2 Drib, 3 Been, 5 Tripod, 6 Ova, 7 Theist, 9 Hsd, 11 Kebab, 12 Norms, 15 Sera, 16 Stoa, 18 Runt, 19 Rare, 20 Key, 23 Chair, 24 Stash, 25 Tweeds, 26 Allude, 28 Any, 29 Item, 30 Earl, 31 Tsar, 33 Oui.

IRREGULAR SUDOKU 2324 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

A K P M B

B P R O P A

L J

B X R R P B B

B M T R P O M A Q .

Q L X

R F T

Q L X ' D P

J F V P E L A

L T R P

A K F A

M A

N F G P .

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: The only thing wrong with immortality is that it tends to go on forever.

Afternoon WORD MINE

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: 10 average; 11 good; 13 outstanding. YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: annoy, canny, canyon, CONSTANCY, cosy, cyst, nasty, nosy, scanty, sonny, stay, stony.

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Indian hockey eves beat Italy 5-4 via shootouts; keep Olympic dreams alive

29 Indian men eager to tame attacking Belgians in semifinal clash

ntwerp: India kept their Olympic qualification dreams alive by beating lower-ranked Italy in the shoot-out in a classification match of the women's Hockey World League Semifinals at the KHC Dragons Stadium. The Indian hockey eves, ranked 13 in the world, prevailed 5-4 over world rank 16 Italy in the shoot-out of the first play-off match for the fifth to eighth positions, after both the teams were locked at 1-1 at the end of the regulation 60 minutes. India failed to capitalise on numerous opportunities during the regulation time. The ensuing shoot-out also failed to break the deadlock as both the teams scored four times each from their five shots and the contest went to suddendeath. Taking the first try in sudden-death, Rani Rampal shot on target before goalkeeper Savita brought off a fine save against Giuliana Ruggieri to spark celebrations in the Indian camp. Rani Rampal had earlier scored the equaliser for India in the 33rd minute after Italy opened the scoring against the run of play in the ninth minute of the contest. In the shoot-out, experienced striker Vandana Katariya muffed her attempt while Navjot Kaur, Anuradha Thokchom, Rani Rampal and Deepika scored for India. For Italy, Valentina Braconi, Marcela Casale, Guiliana Ruggieri and Chiara Tiddi shot on target but Dalila Mirabella was denied by the Indian custodian. The victory takes India into the play-off for the fifth and sixth spot on Saturday, where they will face the winner of the another classification contest between hosts Belgium and Japan.

Jasjit Singh Kular for India against Malaysia on Wednesday.

The Indian eves celebrate after scoring a goal in the women's Hockey World League Semifinals at the KHC Dragons Stadium.

Antwerp: Rani Rampal played a key role in Indian eves' win over Italy in a play-off match of the Hockey World League Semifinals here to keep their Rio Olympic dreams alive, but the ace striker feels they could have paid a heavy price for their impatience yesterday. India defeated lower-ranked Italy 5-4 in the shoot-out after both the teams were level at 1-1 at the end of regulation 60 minutes. And Rani, who scored India's equaliser in the second half before taking two successful Three Olympic spots are on offer in this tournament, but even some teams not advancing to the semifinals are likely to qualify as five continental champions might have already books a ticket to Rio de Janeiro. India's only previous appearance in the women's hockey tournament of the Olympics was in 1980.

Sania-Martina reach second round of Wimbledon L

ondon: India's Sania Mirza and her partner Martina Hingis advanced to the second round of the Wimbledon Championship with a straight-set victory over Zarina Diyas of Kazakhstan and Saisai Zheng of China. The top seeded Indo-Swiss pair defeated Diyas and Zheng 6-2 6-2 in the opening women's doubles match that lasted an hour and nine minutes at the All England Lawn Tennis.

stage, 10 Indian players were in the rival territory. Italy opened the scoring 60 minutes of regulation period. against the run of play in the The shootout failed to break the ninth minute, catching the Indeadlock as both teams scored dian defence off-guard with a four times each and the issue was quick switchover. Two undecided in the first attempt marked Italian players were during the sudden-death that standing next to goalkeeper followed. Rani also scored in the Savita when she blocked a shoot-out and was then asked to long-range shot into the circle take the first Indian attempt in and the rebound was swept the sudden-death. into the board by Elisabetta Rani again duly converted her Pacella. attempt, but the shot landed on Despite Italy taking the lead, target with less than half a the Indians continued to second left. No other Indian try dominate but their circle penwas required as goalkeeper etrations were not rewarded Savita brought off a save against with a goal. Giuliana Ruggieri. India muffed a 29th minute penalty corner as the ball The story of missed chances could not be stopped and Italy began in the third minute it- went into halftime leading 1-0. self when Katariya's reverse India equalised three minshot from the top of the circle utes into the second half when was padded away by the Italia Rani Rampal picked up a ball goalkeeper as others failed to that Italian captain Tiddi failed get a stick to the ball. to connect. Rani capitalised Continuing to build pres- on the opening by moving to sure, India were thwarted the right to get away from anagain in the sixth minute other defender and beat goalwhen the Italians held on in a keeper Martina Chirico with a goalmouth scrimmage. At this deft shot into the board.

Impatience nearly cost us the match, says Rani Rampal

Sania and Martina will next take on Kimiko DateKrumm and Francesca Schiavone. The Indo-Swiss combination converted four of the eight breakpoint opportunities that came their way, while their rivals failed to make use of the six chances and failed to cross the first hurdle. Sania and Martina dominated throughout the match against their Kazak-Chinese rivals to eventually seal off the issue rather comfortably.

attempts in the shoot-out, said they wasted chances galore and should have sealed the match in regulation time. "We should have won the match in regulation period itself, but it seems we got impatient inside the rival circle," said Rani, who scored India's equaliser after they had conceded a goal to Italy against the run of play. "Our impatience could have proved very costly, but we're glad to keep alive the dream of qualifying for the 2016 Olympic Games," she added. The match was tied 1-1 after

India were the dominant side from the beginning against Italy, but failed to make it count. Repeated circle penetrations were of no use as the strikers could not produce a goal-bearing shot in the often crowded circle. Occasionally the crosses could not be trapped in the goalmouth with the defenders beaten.

Sublime Murray finds A-Game W

imbledon: When a totally off-balance Andy Murray fashioned the most improbable lob winner to break Robin Haase in the first set on Thursday the Dutchman must have known that his 2015 Wimbledon journey was going to end sooner rather than later. The delectable lob that bounced off the Scot's racket gave him a 4-1 advantage and effectively broke Haase's spirit as the 2013 champion sprinkled his opponent's half of the court with 25 glorious winners to sprint to a 6-1 6-1 6-4 second-round win. Thursday's outing on a hot and humid Court One would

he dished out dreamy dropshots, flashy forehands and crowd-pleasing lobs to win the first set for the loss of only one point on serve. "I was very happy with the way I played. I thought there were some things I could have done better in the first round but my opponent Kukushkin was playing unbehave pleased his coach lievably aggressive and made Amelie Mauresmo as it was a it very difficult for me to imvast improvement on his un- pose myself on the match," derwhelming first-round win Murray said courtside. over Kazakh Mikhail "Whereas today I did that Kukushkin in which he was much better, I was able to broken three times in the sec- come forward and I felt I was ond set. dictating more of the baseline Two days on and Murray rallies and played a good was at his imperious best as match."

Antwerp (Belgium): India will face one of their toughest tests in defence when they square off against the marauding Belgians in what promises to be a robust semifinal clash of the FIH Hockey World League Semifinals here today. The encounter will test the ability of India's defence to guard against the Belgian strikers, who have tasted enormous success in the past couple of years to boost their world ranking to No. 4 -- the highest in their hockey history. Ranked No. 9 in the world, India faces a formidable side that has enjoyed a slight edge in their recent encounters since the 2011 Champions Challenge final in Johannesburg. The Belgian players have, in fact, made giant strides in international hockey. Starting with the victory in the Champions Challenge that earned Belgium their maiden entry in the elite Champions Trophy, the Red Lions have emerged victorious in their fixtures against India in the 2012 Olympic Games and the 2014 World Cup. India have managed to overcome the Belgian challenge in successive Champions Trophy encounters in Melbourne and Bhubaneswar. "Playing Belgium suits our game. Belgium play a structured game and we're ready for this contest," said India coach Paul van Ass, bracing to take on the higher-ranked Belgium. Van Ass said his team usually found Asian teams to be tougher rivals. It was evident yesterday when India were made to work hard for the 3-2 victory by the nippy Malaysian rivals. It was only two late penalty corner goals from youngster Jasjit Singh that turned the tide in India's favour in the contest played in soaring heat.

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Vijender meets Haryana CM C

handigarh: Drawing flak from some quarters for turning professional, Olympic bronze-medallist boxer Vijender Singh met Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar here today. However, there was no official word on what transpired in the meeting which lasted for about 30 minutes at the CM's official residence here. The ace boxer, who also holds the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Haryana, came in his Sports Utility Vehicle and avoided the media. However, it is understood that the CM had asked the boxer to follow the rules for turning professional from amateur. Recently, Haryana police had warned of taking action against Vijender if he fails to seek permission from the state government for turning professional. Vijender, the country's most celebrated boxer, had bid adieu to his amateur career by turning professional, ruling himself out of next year's Olympics. The first Indian boxer to win an Olympic medal -- the 29-year-old signed a multiyear agreement with Queensberry Promotions through IOS Sports and Entertainment. Vijender was appointed as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) by the previous Bhupinder Singh Hooda government in Haryana for his outstanding record in boxing at national and international level. However, Vijender was currently on probation and

SUSHIL OPTS OUT OF WORLD

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had not yet completed his training. Hours after meeting the Chief Minister, Vijender had a brief interface with Haryana DGP Y P Singhal at his office here. Emerging out of the meeting which lasted for about 10 minutes, Vijender described the matter discussed with the DGP as "confidential." He, however, asserted that he was following all the rules and regulations. "I have not broken any rule or regulation," he said. It is understood that the boxer sought "exemption" while the DGP said that the matter is administrative in nature and police will hand over the communication given by the boxer to the state government for further necessary action.

ew Delhi: Two-time Olympic-medallist Sushil Kumar has opted out of the World Championships after sustaining a shoulder injury, thereby taking the sheen out of the upcoming selection trials, slated for July 6-7 here. The World championships, scheduled to be held in Las Vegas from September 7-12, will also be the first qualification tournament for the 2016 Rio Olympics. "Yes, I have sustained an injury to my right shoulder while practising. So I would not be able to take part in the upcoming selection trials. So, automatically that rules me out of the first qualifying event for next year's Rio Olympic Games," Sushil told PTI. "I have been advised by the doctors to take rest. At the moment, I don't know exactly how long my injury will take to heal completely, but I am taking good care," he added. Sushil's injury has ended what could have been a enthralling battle between the veteran wrestler and the young Narsingh Pancham Yadav in the selection trials slated for July 6-7 for a place in the World Championships. After the World Championships, there are six more qualification tournaments, all of which are scheduled to be held next year, starting from March 2016. The 32-year-old grappler said that it would not be wise to aggravate the injury as

there are a number of qualifying events before the Olympics. "I am not keen to take a chance, even though the injury is not so serious. It is not good to take part in a competition half fit. I will be competing in the qualifying

Kanitkar retires from cricket, eyes coaching job N

ew Delhi: Former India player Hrishikesh Kanitkar has finally called time on his cricket career to concentrate on coaching assignments in the near future. The 40-year-old lefthanded batsman and a part time off-spinner conveyed his decision to BCCI yesterday. Kanitkar, who represented India in two Tests and 34 ODIs in his three-year-long international career, will always be remembered for his match-winning boundary against Saqlain Mushtaq in the side's memorable win over Pakistan at Dhaka in January 1998. Finishing his career with Rajasthan -- he last represented the state in December 2013 -- the Pune-born player said that the fielding drills were the prime reason for his decision to call it quits. "The passion for batting was still there but the motivation to be on the ground fielding for long stretches of time, even in a match, didn't

really exist," Kanitkar was quoted as saying by 'ESPNcricinfo'. "I didn't want fielding to be a formality. If I am not able to give as much as a youngster is giving in the field, then I shouldn't be pushing myself for a place in

a side, so I took the call." Despite losing his India berth in 2000, Kanitkar emerged as a doyen of domestic cricket. He ended his career as one of only three batsmen to have scored 8000-plus runs in the Ranji Trophy. His 28 Ranji cen-

turies are also joint thirdhighest in the tournament's history. He is also the only captain in the tournament's history to lift the Elite and Plate league titles. Kanitkar led Rajasthan, the third domestic side he played for after his home team Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, to successive Ranji titles in 2010-11 and 2011-12. Eyeing a coach's role, Kanitkar has conducted a camp of the BCCI's east zone regional camp for under-19 cricketers. "Coaching is something I am very keen on. If I get an opportunity to work with teams, it would be a great learning experience," he said. "I will also be keen to work as a cricket analyst in the media. These are the two things are on my agenda. It's like after being a doctor for twenty years, you want to be a consultant after that. You can't just turn the back on something that you have loved all your life."

events next year before the Rio Olympics and I have been working hard for it," insisted the wrestler from Haryana. Sushil, who had created history in 2010 by becoming the first Indian to win a gold at the World Championships in Moscow, had been preparing

hard for the first qualifying event for the Olympics. Sushil is the lone Indian to have won two individual medals in the Olympics. He had bagged a bronze in 2008 Beijing Olympics and then followed it up with a silver medal finish at London Games in 2012 in the 66kg Freestyle. But he was forced to move up to 74kg division after the world body, FILA rejigged the weight categories. Since climbing up the weight category, Sushil has competed only twice but on both occasions, he made the nine-kilogram addition look like a cake-walk. After a successful campaign in London Olympics, he took a long sabbatical. Having made a comeback in May last year, he competed in his new category at the Senior International wrestling tournament in Italy and finished with a silver medal. He bettered his performance in the next tournament at Glasgow Commonwealth Games in July 2014, winning the yellow metal. But he chose not to participate in any other competition after that and instead started preparing for the 2015 World Championships. His absence from the mat for almost a year now has seen Narsingh regularly represent India in 74kg Freestyle. In the last one year, Narsingh has won quite a few medals for the country in various competitions and has been rated highly by all coaches.

WGMs Ghate, Soumya, Gomes score first round wins M

umbai: WGM Swati Ghate representing LIC made a bright start winning her first round match against Vaibhavi Jadhav of Mararashtra in the 42nd National Women’s Challenger Chess Championship, will is being conducted by the Maharashtra Chess Association (MCA) at Rambhau Mhalgi Probodhni, Keshav Shrusti, Uttan, Bhyander (West) on Thursday. The event is being organised under the auspices of the All India Chess Federation (AICF) and in association with the Thane District Chess Association (TDCA). Two more WGM’s Swaminathan Soumya of PSPB and Mary Ann Gomes of West Bengal also won their respective first round encounters Soumya overcame Jayashree P Sankpal of LIC while Gomes outwitted Maharashtra’s Samiksha Patil. Maharashtra’s WFM Mitali Madhukar Patil picked up the first points by recording a win over Devi Naina (HP) and an-

other state player Aashna Makhija defeated Harshita Shukla of MP. In other matches, WIM Michelle Catherina P from Tamil Nadu prevailed over Goa’s Sakshi Naik Gaonkar and WIM Bodda Pratyusha of Andhra Pradesh got the better of her statemate Jishitha D, while in an Goan contest, WCM Swera Ana Braganza lost to WIM Ivana Maria Furtado. Results: Jayashree P Sankpal (LIC) lost to WGM Swaminathan Soumya (PSPB), WGM Mary Ann Gomes (WB) beat Samiksha Patil (MAH), Ankitha Goud Palle (TEL) beat WFM Monnisha Gk (TN), WGM Swati Ghate (LIC) beat Vaibhavi Jadhav (MAH), Khandelwal Khushi (MAH) lost to IM Nisha Mohota (PSPB), WFM Vaishali R (TN) beat Raga Jyothsna R (AP), Tanvi Bhave (MP) lost to WGM Bhakti Kulkarni (GOA), WIM Bodda Pratyusha (AP) beat Jishitha D (AP), WCM Swera Ana Braganza (GOA) lost to WIM Ivana Maria Furtado (GOA), WIM Michelle Catherina P (TN) beat Sakshi Naik Gaonkar (GOA).

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dmonton (Canada): A late own-goal by England defender Laura Bassett put defending champions Japan into the final of the Women's World Cup with a 2-1 win. Japan next play the twotime winners United States in the final at Vancouver next Sunday after the Americans beat Germany 2-0 in a Tuesday semi-final at Montreal. Japan and England looked to be heading for extra time deadlocked at 1-1 yesterday after captain Aya Miyama scored a penalty on 33 minutes at Edmonton's Commonwealth Stadium only for Fara Williams to level for England five minutes before the break, also from a penalty kick. But two minutes into injury time, Bassett sent the ball into her own net to end her team's dream run to their first World Cup semi-final. Bassett was in tears after the final whistle and had to be consoled by England coach Mark Sampson as she walked off the field, the Lionesses stunned, shocked and crying at the heartbreaking final turn. "It's OK to cry. They left everything on the field," Sampson said. Sampson was especially proud of Bassett, whose heroics helped England to the brink of the championship match. "Laura Bassett has epitomised this England team this tournament," he said. "She has been courageous, strong... She kept this team together. She didn't deserve that. She'll be remembered as a hero." England were the only team to defeat Japan at Germany 2011, winning 2-0 in the group stage during the Nadeshiko's charge to their maiden world crown. And the Lionesses had come out roaring with Jodie Taylor having the first shot at goal after just one minute when she fired from 25 yards

England's Claire Rafferty (3) knocks down Japan's Saori Ariyoshi (19) in the box during the first half of a semifinal in the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer tournament on Wednesday in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Japan scored on a penalty shot following the play. [L] England's Josanne Potter consoles Laura Bassett (6) after a 2-1 loss to Japan.

but sent the ball just wide of Ayumi Kaihori in the Japanese goal. The Asian champions dominated possession for the first half hour and finally got the breakthrough on a penalty, awarded when Claire Rafferty brought down Saori Ariyoshi, who was charging towards goal. Miyama stepped up and, taking her time with a stuttering run, slotted the penalty in as Karen Bardsley dived the wrong way in the England goal. But eight minutes later, England were back on level terms after captain Steph

Zico to arrive in Goa on Monday

anaji: FC Goa's chief coach Zic o will arrive in the state on July 6 to take stock of all new signings before deciding on the players to be picked from the domestic draft for ISL 2. Zico, who has personally selected each of the seven international signings so far, is keen to devise a strategy for the second edition of the Indian Super League's domestic draft on

July 10 in Mumbai. FC Goa have former Brazilian captain Lucio as their marquee player, while other experienced Brazilians like Victor Simoes, Reinaldo and Elinton Andrade have all been signed up. France's Gregory Arnolin and Portuguese player Bruno Pinheiro have been retained, while Jorfe Gonzalez has switched sides to Goa from Atletico de Kolkata. FC Goa's domestic signings include Romeo Fernandes, Mandar Rao Desai, Laxmikant Kattimani, Narayan Das, Debabrata Roy, Bikramjit Singh, Pronay Halder, CS Sabeeth, Denson Devadas, Joaquim Abranches and Raju Gaikwad.

Houghton was deemed to have been fouled in the box by Japan forward Yuki Ogimi. Williams rifled the penalty into goal past Kaihori to equalise for the sixth-ranked English. Forward Ellen White was substituted in on the hour mark and lifted the England attack. Two minutes later, Toni Duggan rattled the crossbar afrom 22 yards, and seconds later a diving Kaihori did well to punch clear White's curling goalward shot. Norio Sasakai brought on Mana Iwabuchi 20 minutes from time and the Bayern

Munich forward proved a real danger straight away for England. She whipped in a cross after 77 minuets but Mizuho Sakaguchi's header went wide. But as Japan pushed forward with the clock ticking, there was heartbreak for England as Bassett sent the ball over the head of Bardsley and into the net. Sunday's championship match will be a rematch of the 2011 final in Frankfurt, which Japan won 3-1 on penalites after the game finished 2-2 following extra-time. The Americans went on to take Olympic gold in 2012 by beating Japan 2-1 in the final. England now prepare to meet former two-time winners Germany in Saturday's thirdplace playoff match in Edmonton.

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Copa final ‘not war’says Mascherano should not poison what is expected to be a highly charged sporting encounter. "I hope that people can understand that football is a sport, not war," Mascherano said. "The past is the past. We must not put sport in the middle of politics. Chile and Argentina are brother countries, we have to show mutual respect," the defensive midfielder added. "If we stoop to aggression and violence, we lose that message of respect. Sport is about trying to be healthy and having fun, not a war." Mascherano's words were echoed by Chile defender Eugenio Mena. "Everyone's going to be watching this final so it's important that

antiago: Argentina star Javier Mascherano called for calm yesterday as the countdown to this weekend's Copa America final against fierce rivals Chile got under way. Two teams desperate to succeed will collide in Santiago on Saturday with hosts Chile aiming to end nearly a century of failure by winning a major tournament for the first time in front of an expectant home crowd. Argentina meanwhile are burning with desire to win a first title in 22 years, determined that one of the most talented generations of players the country has ever produced does not suffer another disappointment. The high stakes will carry an additional edge thanks to the historical rivalry between the neighboring nations, who in the past have been at loggerheads over various territorial and diplomatic disputes. But Mascherano was adamant that politics

the two teams show respect," Mena said. Argentina set the stage for Saturday's showpiece with a scintillating display to destroy Paraguay 6-1 in Tuesday's semi-final, with skipper Lionel Messi producing a virtuoso individual performance. Chile defender Jose Rojas said his team-mates would need to raise their performance against Argentina. "They are one of the best teams in the world, there is no doubt about that," Rojas said. "But being the favourites doesn't guarantee anything. We are playing at home, with our people behind us, and we have something to say." Rojas also urged Chile to give their all against the Argentines. "You have to throw all the meat on the grill," Rojas said. "Argentina is strong but nothing is impossible. We have hunger and desire to achieve something important for our country."

Cech slams Chelsea fans who sent him death threats

ondon: Petr Cech has blasted Chelsea supporters who have threatened his life insisting, “They are not true fans.” The keeper completed a £10million switch to Arsenal this week and promptly faced abuse from Blues fans on social media. He has been branded a 'traitor' and a 'snake' while some supporters have even posted death threats.But Cech has hit back at those fans, saying, “The true fans have sent me messages that are pleasing and positive.

True fans will appreciate what I've done and the legacy I've left. There are some people who have left me negative

messages, but they aren't true Chelsea fans.” Meanwhile, Cech insists his relationship with Jose Mourinho isn't broken despite his shock move. The Chelsea manager was desperate to keep Cech, who will move closer to the Arsenal's London Colney HQ, and was very reluctant to let him join his side's rivals. But Cech says his bond with Mourinho remains strong: 'Jose is one of the best managers in the world, our relationship hasn't changed although he went with

Thibaut Courtois last season. “But we respect each other. He made his decision and I made mine. We had a good chat - I know he wanted me to stay but that's the way it goes.”The new Arsenal keeper explained his decision to join the north London club came down to the need for firstteam football. “I realised last season how much I love big part of a team week in week out,” he said. “This is not the time for me to be sitting on the bench. It's a purely footballing reason. Roman had the very last word in the end.”

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hite Sulphur Springs (US): Tiger Woods expects some improvements, however slight, in his game when the PGA Greenbrier Classic begins today even as he was romantically linked to a rival's exwife. The 39-year-old 14-time major champion, in the midst of the worst season of his career, missed the cut at last month's US Open at Chambers Bay with rounds of 80 and 76, the worst 36-hole effort of his career. "I've made a little bit of progress. Obviously, that's not saying much," Woods said. "I'm looking forward to getting out there and competing." Woods, the former world number one who has slumped to 220th in the rankings, makes his only tuneup for the British Open in two weeks at St. Andrews against a field whose only top-10 rival is third-ranked Bubba Watson, the two-time Masters champion coming off a PGA victory last week. Woods, who shared 17th at the Masters in his only decent showing this year, was again the subject of tabloid reports yesterday as the National Enquirer stated Woods and US ski star Lindsey Vonn split up in May after two years together because she caught Woods cheating on her with Amanda Boyd, a 27-

US seeks extradition of 7 FIFA officials in Switzerland

Geneva: The United States has demanded the extradition of seven FIFA officials detained in May setting off what could become a prolonged legal battle over the handling of the major corruption case. Swiss authorities said today that the US embassy in Bern had sent an extradition request the day before. The seven were detained in a dawn raid on a Zurich hotel on May 27 as a FIFA congress was about to start. FIFA leader Sepp Blatter was reelected to a new term at the congress but amid a storm of controversy over parallel US and Swiss investigations, he announced four days later that he would stand down. Blatter has not been accused by either inquiry and again strongly denied involvement in corruption in a German media interview released Wednesday. The US legal authorities had until July 3 to make their request and a Swiss federal justice office statement said the embassy action was "within the timeframe set down in the bilateral extradition treaty" between the two countries. The seven officials -- all from South and North America -- have all indicated they will fight extradition.

Tiger Woods signs autographs for fans after the pro-am for the Greenbrier Classic golf tournament at the Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs on Wednesday. year-old who in March divorced star golfer Jason Dufner, the 2013 PGA Championship winner. Mark Steinberg, the agent for Woods, told Fox News in an e-mail the report linking Woods to Boyd was "Absolutely 100 percent false," and a "Complete lie and fabrication," he told the Golf Channel the story was "categorically false" and a "ridiculous rumor." Woods had a secret sex life with more than a dozen mis-

tresses revealed in 2009, a scandal that led to his divorce from Elin Nordegren in 2010. He has not won a major title since the scandal erupted, ruining his goodguy clean cut image and as a result saw his endorsement deals suffer a major blow. Speaking before the Boyd report circulated but after his practice rounds, Woods continued to back his swing changes and work with consultant Chris Como despite

Stoke City agree £12m fee with Inter for Xherdan Shaqiri

ondon: Stoke City are pessimistic about their chances of pulling off a clubrecord £12m deal for Internazionale’s Xherdan Shaqiri. The Premier League club have agreed a fee with Inter but harbour doubts that the 23-year-old Swiss international can be persuaded to swap San Siro for the Britannia Stadium. Stoke wanted to establish first of all whether they were in a position to be able to afford Shaqiri, who only joined the Serie A club from Bayern Munich in January. Yet nailing down that part of the deal appears to be the easy bit. Stoke realise that trying to convince Shaqiri to leave behind one of the most distinguished clubs in the world may prove challenging.

The deal is not dead and it is worth remembering that Stoke signed Bojan from Barcelona last summer. Yet acquiring Shaqiri, who played 15 league games for Inter in the second half of last season, to follow in the Spaniard’s footsteps will be easier said than done. One player certain to leave Stoke this summer is Asmir Begovic, with Chelsea expected to return with an improved £8m bid for the 28-year-old goalkeeper, who is seen as a replacement for Petr Cech. Stoke rejected a £6m offer for Begovic but are resigned to the fact that the Bosnian will leave and are keen to try to take a Chelsea player on loan as part of the transfer. Victor Moses spent last season on loan at Stoke but the indications are that he wants to keep his options open this term. Ruben Loftus-Cheek is another possibility but the word at Chelsea is that Mourinho will not consider allowing the 19year-old midfielder to go out on loan. Patrick Bamford, prolific in the Championship with Middlesbrough last season, could also come into the equation.

his ongoing struggles where even mediocrity would be an improvement. "I know what I'm doing out here," Woods said. "I know what it feels like. I know where my game is and what progress I have or haven't made. That's what I'm concerned about." Woods has had to make adjustments on his swing over the years to ease the load on his body, which has suffered from numerous knee, leg and back injuries over the years as he smashed tee shots well beyond rivals in younger days. Woods missed the cut in 2012 after going 71-69 for 36 holes the last time he played the Greenbrier, where scores typically finish well below par. Woods has had to make adjustments on his swing over the years to ease the load on his body, which has suf-

fered from numerous knee, leg and back injuries over the years as he smashed tee shots well beyond rivals in younger days. Woods missed the cut in 2012 after going 71-69 for 36 holes the last time he played the Greenbrier, where scores typically finish well below par. "The course is in great shape. The greens are a little faster than the last time I played," Woods said. "I expect the scores to be very low. We're going to have to go low. We're going to have to make a bunch of birdies, keep the pedal down, be aggressive." Woods said he took a vacation with his children in the Bahamas after missing the cut at the US Open. "I know it's hard to believe I wasn't that far (from playing well) at the Open, but I really wasn't," Woods said.