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WITH CONG-NCP DEADLOCK RESOLVED, THE TWO ALLIANCE PARTNERS WILL FIGHT MAHARASHTRA ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS TOGETHER

By A Special Correspondent

utting a full stop to the uncertainty regarding the alliance, the Congress and the NCP have decided to fight the forthcoming Assembly elections together. This announcement was made by NCP chief Sharad Pawar yesterday after his meeting with Congress president Sonia Gandhi where they discussed the Continued on pg 8 «

219 out of 200? Maharastra University of Health Sciences awards students more marks than the maximum attainable in the viva for a couple of subjects

By Yatin Ingle and Vinaya Patil

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ast week, students from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) were in for a shock when they checked their third year marksheets on the MUHS web portal, as the university had given them more marks than the maximum marks attainable in the vivas for two subjects. After bringing this to the university's notice, the faulty marksheets were replaced with new ones on the web portal. The third year BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery) marksheets were issued in the first week of July. Subjects like Gynecology and Surgery each carry 200 marks for the viva exams. However, some students' marksheets indicated that they had secured more than 200 marks. The students thus had no idea of their actual marks in these viva exams. A student told the ADC that he had scored 219 out of 200 in the Gynecology. “I also secured 230 out of 200 in the Surgery viva

exam. We were confused when we got our results. This is a major mistake on the part of the MUHS and the state government should look into this matter to save our careers.” The students soon brought the issue to the notice of the university, which without any notice, took down the results and uploaded fresh marksheets with reduced marks on the web portal. However, while doing so, the varsity also reduced the marks of students who had initially obtained less than 200 marks, making the entire marking process seem confusing and faulty. A student who had scored 172 marks, later got around 156 marks in the updated marksheet. Many students have thus applied for revaluations now. An official of the MUHS, who did not wish to be named, said, “The goof-up has been corrected and students have got the correct marks. Students should not worry as the marksheet now shows the actual marks awarded by the examiners.”

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Dhyanasadhana College demands irregular donations and fees By Priyanka Dhomse

ispleased parents and students have been gathering around Thane's Dhyanasadhana College for the last one week, raising their voices against the college management for demanding high and irregular sums of money as donation and fees in exchange for admission. Parents and students have been constantly visiting the college, seeking admissions, but have been turned away by the management for various reasons, including the demand for high donations which they cannot afford. After a few days, local Congress activists joined in and questioned the trustees, principal and management of the college. Manasi Sakpal, a student seeking admission, said, “I've been coming here since 10 days. First they demanded Rs 10,000 as donation and Rs 5,000 as admission fees for Commerce. When we said we couldn't afford that price, they kept my admission on hold.” One parent said, “I have here to admit my son to the Commerce class. They have demanded Rs 20,000 as donation and Rs 8,000 as the fees. We spoke to other parents and learnt that they've been demanding different amounts from people, ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 50,000.” After a long discussion, Satish Pradhan, a trustee of the college, said, “We confess that we had been taking donations before, but we won't take them any more. From tomorrow, we will start admitting students who have applied through the online process.” This decision by the college management has put the students who have applied offline in a sticky spot. Therefore, the Congress activists present said that they will demand a ban on government grants to the college.”

MUMBHAI Vikas Sabnis

New head of the Disaster Management Cell! He predicts all kinds of natural calamities well in advance.

By Shwetha Kannan

ith mobile phones becoming increasingly indispensable in people's lives, it has caught the fancy of the state public health department as a means to create awareness about health and health-related services available in the state. After identifying the potential to start 'M-Health', the state health department is toying with several ideas to make use of the mobile phone's power of penetration for the people's benefit. Speaking about some of these ideas, Sujata Saunik, principal secretary of the Public Health Department in the Government of Maharashtra, said, “We've been thinking of programming certain emergency numbers like ambulance (108), blood on call (104) and the number for pregnant women (102) directly into cards, just like some other numbers that are already programmed when you purchase them. This will not only let the user have ready access to these numbers in case of emergencies but also help us save some money that we spend on the Information-Education-Communication (IEC) activities for these numbers. That money can be be used elsewhere.” The department will meet offi-

‘M-Health’ coming soon

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Maharashtra's own COPTA

Just as Maharashtra is going to have its own Clinical Establishment Act, it will soon have a Control of Tobacco Products Act, (COTPA) of its own, as well. The Public Health Department of the Government of Maharashtra is working on a draft of a Maharashtra specific COTPA where rules and regulations will be relevant to the state. “We will be looking at COTPA of other states like Assam and West Bengal and make an Act for Maharashtra on those lines, with relevant and suitable provisions for the state,” said Saunik. The state is seeking help from NGOs like Mumbai First and Salaam Bombay and Tata Memorial Centre to draft the bill. The implementation will be the responsibility of the urban municipal local bodies and gram panchayats in the rural areas. The draft should be ready by November and will be introduced in the winter session of the Assembly, informed Saunik.

to donate blood,” said Saunik. 'Track The Baby' is another application that may be in the works where would-be mothers and cials from the Telecom Regulatory to arrange for blood. Asking for in- women who have just delivered will Authority of India (TRAI) some formation on blood group while be sent timely messages regarding time soon and to start work on this buying a sim card will help us get a tests and vaccines for themselves proposal. database of potential blood donors and their babies. Another initiative that the depart- who can be contacted in times of “Right now, we have just identified ment is pushing for is making col- emergencies. This information will the potential of 'M-Health' and areas lection of blood group details be available to all blood banks across that we can tap. We still have to work mandatory while buying a sim card. the state and hospitals so that, when on them. But, hopefully, by the end of “Blood donation is not as good as there is a requirement, we can run the year we should be able to roll out it used to be before and during through the database and ask suit- some of these plans,” said Saunik. shwetha.kannan@afternoondc.in emergencies we often find it difficult able donors in and around that place

Rise of NCDs can impact India’s Corporator litters ward economic growth This was the collective opinion of participants at a discussion on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)

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By A Staff Reporter

here is an urgent need for an integrated approach to tackle the burden of Non-Communicable diseases (NCDs) in the country, and that any further delay is likely to have a detrimental effect on the economic health of the nation, claimed a multi-stakeholder discussion on ‘Facing Our Future: Countering Non-Communicable Diseases in India Through Investments in Innovation’ hosted by Partnership to Fight Chronic Diseases (PFCD) on Wednesday. The participants included representatives from public health departments, policy makers, medical practitioners, patient groups, pharmaceutical and diagnostic companies. Dr Kenneth E Thorpe, Chairman, PFCD, said, “The exponential rise of NCDs in India can impact economic growth through a number of different conduits. Most of the NCDs like diabetes or heart disease affect the person in their productive years between 30 and 70 years asserting immense pressure on public health expenditure. Another key dimension is the higher treatment costs for NCDs as compared to communicable diseases.” “Diabetes, cancer, vascular diseases, hypertension and stroke are on the rise in this country. Some of this is the expected effect of an aging population, but other factors include unhealthy diets and lack of physical activity,” he added. According to Sujata Saunik, Principal Secretary, Public Health Department, Government of Maharashtra, creating a comprehensive healthcare policy agenda to address India’s complex healthcare challenges, specifically NDCs, is the need of the hour.

Speakers and panelists at the multi-stakeholder discussion on ‘Facing Our Future: Countering Non-Communicable Diseases in India Through Investments in Innovation’, hosted by Partnership to Fight Chronic Diseases (PFCD) on Wednesday. “Efforts are on to define the role of various stakeholders at state and district levels and we are aiming to consolidate the effort by bringing private and public entities together on one platform,” said Saunik. Emphasising on increased awareness campaigns around NCDs, Dr Daksha Shah, Deputy Executive Health Officer, NCD, Public Health Department, BMC, said, “There are aggressive awareness campaigns initiated in Mumbai by the municipality which sensitises people about the various lifestyle issues amplifying NCDs in the region. We encourage early diagnosis in order to facilitate timely preventive measures and treatment.” Dr Jayesh Lele, Indian Medical Association Secretary, Maharashtra, said, “Preventive steps are critical to arrest the growing NCD burden in the country because direct benefits of a healthier nation apart, the indirect gains would include lower employee absenteeism resulting in increased productivity and higher GDP growth.” All the panelists were of the opinion that the need to strengthen national monitoring and surveillance, scaling up the implementation of evidence-based measures to reduce

risk factors like tobacco use, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity and harmful alcohol use and improving access to cost-effective healthcare interventions to prevent complications, disabilities and premature death, is the way forward. According to the Non Communicable Diseases Country Profiles 2014 released by WHO, NCDs are the biggest global killers accounting 38 million deaths every year with a whopping 28 million in low and middle-income countries, including India. As per the report, NCDs account for nearly six million of the total mortality in India, which is 60 per cent of the total mortality reported annually in India. The report further states that India lacks an evidence-based national guideline for the management of these major NCDs through a primary care approach. 100 million people in India are likely to be suffering from Type 2 diabetes by the year 2040. This will severely undermine plans for a more productive citizenry and will also devastate the nation’s finances because of the resources it will take to care for the growing numbers of ill citizens.

He was protesting against civic apathy regarding clamping down on illegal fish vendors creating dirt and stench near S K Stone Junction in Mira Road By Suresh Golani

empers ran high as municipal corporator Suryakant Mhatre (Congress) spilled garbage inside the local municipal ward office in Mira Road on Wednesday. Carrying a bag filled with garbage, Congress corporator Suresh Mhatre barged into the local ward office (Ward No 5) in Mira Road and began littering the place. Mhatre was protesting against the inaction by ward officer Dadasaheb Khetre in clamping

down on illegal fish vendors which had encroached upon a pavement leading to the Sheetal Nagar area from the S K Stone Junction in Mira Road. “The entire stretch of road has been encroached by the fish vendors which has led to a health hazard due to the dumping of fish leftovers. Repeated complaints to the ward officials and the commissioner had gone to deaf years prompting me to take this step,” said Mhatre.

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Are the police taking a back seat?

Not very long ago, when Satyapal Singh was police commissioner, Mumbaikars had publicly demonstrated against the dismal law and order situation. The city then had seemed under siege, with rapes and robberies and murders occurring with regular frequency. And the blame was placed squarely on the then CP's shoulders. There was much relief at his departure, when he announced he was leaving to join politics. When the new commissioner came in, there was hope that times would change for the better, that crime would reduce and the police would become more vigilant. Not much has changed, and it seems that we are still at the mercy of rapists and robbers and murderers, and now, also crooked cops, some of who are extortionists and can jump off from the first floor and escape! Who do we pin the blame on?

MAY IT JUST POUR PROFITS: Our photographer Vishwanath Salian got us this imposing picture of rain clouds over the Bombay Stock Exchange.

of potholes that have turned Mumbai's roads and lanes into The biggest complaint of any martian-looking landscapes. citizen today is the unusual number We also know that, apart from

Every road has its hole

other authorities, the BMC is massively responsible for everything going wrong during the monsoons, from potholes to water

logging to choked nullahs. What has it done with the crores of rupees allocated for all the repairs and cleaning up work? How come tenders were allotted to people who cannot fix a road or clean up a drain? What are its own engineers doing?

happening with those flyers who have a bone to pick with Air India over wine being offered in plastic glasses. We understand that the guys and gals who balked at putting their lips to plastic were from the first and business class

Almost all of Mumbai’s roads have got disfigured by potholes, making any kind of commuting, even by foot, an arduous task.

Bhagat and the Internet

Chetan Bhagat is to release his new book, Half Girlfriend, in October. Twitter users are already on a roll, taking jibes at the title. One user says, “I broke up with my half girlfriend. There was a lot of fraction between us.” Bhagat may have won over most Indian readers. But the 'biggest-selling English language novelist in India' just cannot seem to find a break among Englishspeaking Internet-using Indians. He hasn’t done much to state his case either, having made some really bad judgment calls on the Internet. He once said, “The rupee is asking, is there no punishment for my rapists?” on Twitter and then deleted it. Tweeting his opinions on Gaza, he said, “What is happening to Gaza isn't fair but sadly that is the only way sometimes terrorist organisations and their supporters learn to

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behave.” Social media largely viewed it as “justifying killing of children.” And you wonder how a man who is often observing the world around to draw inspiration could get it so wrong, and then go

compounding the error by choosing to say it out loud on the Internet. No matter what critics say, Chetan Bhagat is widely successful in the subcontinent with six best-selling books, four of which have led to high-grossing Bollywood films, not to mention his debut screenplay gig for the Salman Khan-starrer 'Kick.' He enjoys overwhelming attention here in India. But it seems to irk him a little that America does not acknowledge his work. Despite the calm tone of his recent ‘Huffington Post’ piece titled – ‘I write about an India that the West is not interested in,’ we hear desperation in his voice. Now that he’s successfully infiltrated the Indian market up to saturation point, the West’s indifferent attitude towards him may just motivate him to take them on. They have so far not bought his “easy-read” stories, will narrating them some other way make any difference?

We can swirl the wine in these chalices or goblets, or in plastic glasses!

Given the current situation of Mumbai in the rains, the Shiv Sena and the BJP, who jointly head the BMC, should pray that elections of whatever sort are never ever held in July or August anytime in the future. They would lose, fair and square!

Missing the wine for the glasses

We should have said, missing the wood for the trees. That is what is

sections. Air India has of course explained that the situation has arisen thanks to the bigger sizes of the new wine glasses – which will give you 400 ml as against the 150 ml proffered earlier. No issues. We more than welcome that! And wethinks that the spirit is in the wine, not the glass. And whether good glass or plastic, when in Air India, aren't we all maharajahs?

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Chelton and Venus present New York Times Author Janet Attwood for the first time live in Mumbai on 9-8-2014. Contact: 9892602344/9820500659. C-17886

THANKSGIVING May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adorned, loved, glorified and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus thy kingdom come. St. Jude,worker of miracles pray for us. St. Jude the helper of the hopeless pray for us. Thank you Sacred Heart of Jesus & St. Jude. Amen. Arnaz C-17887

CHANGE OF NAME I have changed my name from Mrugaya Shirish Gupte to Manali Shirish Gupte as per Maha. Govt. Gazette No. X16775 dated 28-10-2014. C-17888 I have changed my name from Jaminy Biswanath Karmokar to Jamini Biswanath Karmokar Vide Maha. Govt. Gazette No. X-100796 dated June 19-25, 2014. C-17889 I have changed my name from Godukumar to Gaurav Rajesh Chandiramani as per Affidavit No. LE 181211. C-17890 I have changed my name from Mr. Aniket Nandkumar Thaval to Mr. Aniket Nandkumar Thawal as per Affidavit dated : 04.08.2014. C-17891

I have changed my name from Usman Gani Rafiq to Usman Gani Rafiq Mansuri by deed poll Affidavit. C-17899

I have changed my name from Tanvir Ahmed Shaikh to Tanveer Ahmed Shaikh as per Affidavit C-17915

I have changed my name from Ramadevi Sammaiah Vemula to Parijata Ramesh Injapuri as per Affidavit C-17932

I have changed my name from Hassina Begum Ayub Shaikh to Hasina Mohammed Yaseen Shaikh as per Affidavit C-17949

I have changed my name from Jasaram Gangaram parmar to Jaswantraj Gangaram Parmar as per Maharashtra Gazette No (P-1291) C-17900

I have changed my name from Ghanshyambhai to Ghanshyam Ahir as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Twinkle to Twinkle Satbirsingh Narang as per Affidavit C-17933

I have changed my name from Yasin Babu Shaikh to Mohammed Yaseen Babu Shaikh as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Ismail Tayabali Kantawala to Esmail Tayabali Kantawala as per Affidavit C-17934

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I have changed my name from Firoz Mohmad Imtiyaz to Firoz Mohmad Imtiyaz Shaikh as per Affidavit C-17901 I have changed my name from Ankit Mohan Arora to “Ankket Dang Aroraa” vide Maha. Govt. Gazette (U - 3295). C-17902 I have changed my name from Ms. Diptibala Bhanulal Dhorda to “Mrs. Deepa Mahesh Suru ” as per Affidavit dated 27th May 2014. C-17903 I have changed my name from Mr. Mahesh Manubhai Soni to “Mr. Mahesh Manubhai Suru” as per Affidavit dated 27th May 2014. C-17904 I have changed my name from Ms. Dipa Dineshkumar Thadeshwar to “Mrs. Divya Bhavesh Suru ” as per Affidavit dated 27th May’ 2014. C-17905 I have changed my name from Mr. Bhaveshkumar Manubhai Soni to Mr. Bhavesh Manubhai Suru as per Affidavit dated 27th May’ 2014. C-17906

I have changed my name from Jamil Firoz Khan to Jamil Firoz Shaikh as per Maharashtra Gazette No (U-26146). C-17892

I have changed my name from Lachhmi Murlidhar Bajaj to “Disha Gulshan Bulani ” as per Affidavit dated 27th May 2014.

I have changed my name from Bismilla Ali Bux, to ‘Bismillah Ali Baksh Shaikh’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 06/08/2014. C-17893

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I have changed my name from Qamarali Mohammed Ismail, to ‘Qamar Ali Mohammed Ismail Shaikh’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 06/08/2014.

I have changed my name from Veenadevi Gurmukhdas Bvlani to Veena Gurmukhdas Bulani as per Affidavit dated 27th May 2014 C-17908 I have changed my name from Jagdishkumar Magrajji Soni to “Jagdish Magrajji Soni” as per Affidavit dated 21st May 2014.

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I have changed my name from Tashif Khalil Ahmed Shaikh, to ‘Tousif Khalil Ahmed Shaikh’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 06/08/2014. C-17895

I have changed my name from Mohmmed Mohsin Md Anees Ahmed to Mohsin Ahmad Anees Ahmad Momin as per Affidavit C-17910

I have changed my name from Ali Bux Mohamed, to ‘Ali Baksh Mohamed Shaikh’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 06/08/2014. C-17896

I have changed my name from Shaikh Sohrab to Shaikh Hafiz Sohrab as per Affidavit C-17911

I have changed my name from Shabbir Suleman , to ‘Shabbir Suleman Shaikh’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 06/08/2014. C-17897 I have changed my name from KiranKumar Anumalla to Kiran Anumalla as per Affidavit no. LB 393769 dated 2nd August 2014. C-17898

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I have changed my name from Shagufta Bano Ansari to Shagufta Mobin Shaikh as per Affidavit C-17912 I have changed my name from Asarafbhai to Ashraf Jumani as per Affidavit C-17913 I have changed my name from Jikkar to Jikar Jumani as per Affidavit C-17914

C-17916 I have changed my name from Vikas Ghanshyambhai to Vikas Ghanshyam Ahir as per Affidavit C-17917 I have changed my name from Manjulaben Ghanshyambhai to Manjula Ghanshyam Ahir as per Affidavit C-17918

I have changed my name from Mr. Jayeshkumar Parmanand Parmar to Mr. Jayesh Parmanand Parmar as per Affidavit C-17935

I have changed my name from Sohani Kunda Bhaskar to Ranjita Ramchandra Modi as per Affidavit C-17919

I have changed my name from Noorjaha Mehboob Khoker to Noorjaha Mehboob Khokar as per Affidavit C-17936

I have changed my name from Abrar to Mohammad Abrar Ansari as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Mehboob Nazir Khokhar to Mehboob Nazir Khokar as per Affidavit C-17937

C-17920 I have changed my name from Mohd Akabarali to Mohd Akbarali Ansari as per Affidavit C-17921 I have changed my name from Taritunnisha to Taritunnisha Ansari as per Affidavit C-17922 I have changed my name from Mulla Uzma Rafique to Mulla Uzma Mohamad Rafiq as per Affidavit C-17923 I Sachin Madhukar Kamble (Father) have changed my son's name from Sohan Kamble to Soham Kamble as per Affidavit C-17924 I have changed my name from Archana Aravind to Archana Aravindhakshan as per Affidavit C-17925 I have changed my name from Rafika Alimiya Phansopkar to Rafika Alimiya Funsupkar as per Affidavit C-17926 I have changed my name from Gulab Sarbar Gulam Rasool Sayyad to Gulab Sarwar Gulam Rasool Sayyad as per Affidavit C-17927 I have changed my name from Bhavarlal Gulabchand Shah to Bhawarlal Gulabchand Shah as per Affidavit C-17928 I have changed my name from Vipul Bhawarlal Shah to Vipulkumar Bhawarlal Shah as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Prasantha Kumar Gaddam to Prashant Kumar Gaddam as per Affidavit C-17938 I have changed my name from Sangita Jaysukhlal Mehta to Sangeeta Sanjay Shah as per Affidavit C-17939 I have changed my name from Haryani Anop to Haryani Anup as per Affidavit C-17940 I have changed my name from Imam Husain ( old name ) to Mohd Imam Hussain Malik (new name) as per Affidavit C-17941 I have changed my name from Nitinkumar Jayantilal Mistry to Nitin Jayantilal Mistry as per Affidavit C-17942 I have changed my name form Mr. Shankarbhai Dhulabhai Darji to Mr. Shankar Dhulabhai Darji as per Affidavit dated 06/07/2014 C-17943 I have changed my name form Miss.Lalitaben Devabhai Patel to Mrs.Lalita Pravinbhai Patel as per Affidavit dated 06/07/2014 C-17944 I have changed my name form Mrs. Hansaben Shankarbhai Darji to Mrs. Hansa Shankar Darji as per Affidavit dated 06/07/2014 C-17945

I have changed my name from Maimnuna Abdul Majid Parkar to Maimuna Abdul Majid Parkar as per Affidavit C-17951 I have changed my name from Mohammad Ali Abdulla Ibrahim to Pulikal Mohammed Ali Abdulla as per Affidavit C-17952 I have changed my name from Zinat Yusuf Modak to Zeenat Iqbal Kazi as per Affidavit C-17953 I have changed my name from Mapkar Neeha Mohd Sharif to Mullaji Neha Imran as per Affidavit C-17954 I have changed my name from Salmabanoo Mohammed Hassan to Shaikh Salmabano Mohammed Hassan as per Affidavit C-17955 We, Mr. Shaikh Mohammed Hassan Mohammed Usman & Mrs Shaikh Salmabano Mohammed Hassan have changed our minor daughter's name from Saddiqa Mohammed Hassan to Shaikh Saddiqa Mohammed Hassan as per Affidavit C-17956 I have changed my name from Sumita Lingappa Arjan to Sunita Lingappa Yasolu as per Affidavit C-17957

I have changed my name from Dinesh Mulji Katariya to Dinesh Murji Katarmal as per Affidavit C-17967 I Mrs. Pinky Suresh Hira have changed my minor child name from Aashmitha James Paul to Aashmitha Pinky Hira as per Affidavit C-17968 I have changed my name from Marina Vino Mathew to Mareena Vino Mathew as per Affidavit C-17969 I have changed my name from Jinal Mansukhlal Satikuwar to Jinal Mansukhlal Soni as per Affidavit C-17970 I have changed my name from Vipulviviyan to Vipul Abel Bhingardive as per Affidavit C-17971 We have changed our minor child name from Akshay Nair to Akshay Sasikumar Nair as per Affidavit C-17972 I have changed my name from Kavitha Erikandh to Kavitha Sasikumar Nair as per Affidavit C-17973 I have changed my name from Sujata Gopal Yewale to Atiya Kadar Mapari as per Affidavit C-17974

I have changed my name from Lingappa Arjan to Lingappa Yasolu as per Affidavit C-17958

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I have changed my name from Pardeep Shyamsunder Jodhani to Pradeep Shyamsunder Jodhani as per Affidavit C-17959

I have changed my name from Pravin Ramdas Nehe to Prashant Ramdas Nehe as per Affidavit C-17976

I have changed my name from Sandeep Kumar Ramujagir Vishvakarma to Sandeep Ramujagir Vishwakarma as per Affidavit C-17960

I have changed my name from Meenabai Ramdas Nehe to Meena Ramdas Nehe as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Yasmin Begum Arshad Ahmed to Yasmeen Begum Arshad Ahmed as per Affidavit C-17961

I have changed my name from Ramesh Bhurabhai Patel to Ramesh Bhura Ravariya as per Affidavit dated: 06/08/2014

I have changed my name from Edlyn Kathy to Edlyn Elias Fernandes as per Affidavit

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I have changed my name from Ameen Shamshuddin to Amin Shamshuddin Kazi as per Affidavit C-17947

I have changed my name from Meenakumari Ganesh Jain to Meena Ganesh Jain as per Affidavit C-17963

I have changed my name from Shradha Sachin Vaidya to Shraddha Sachin Vaidya as per Affidavit C-17931

I have changed my name from Ratnaprabha Babaji Naik to Prabha Chandrshekhar Sawant as per Affidavit C-17948

I have changed my name from Moorji Valji Bhanushali to Murji Valji Katarmal as per Affidavit C-17964

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I have changed my name from Murji Walji Bhanushali to Murji Valji Katarmal as per Affidavit C-17966

I have changed my name from Taher Zainuddin Chaniwala to Taher Zainuddin Chittalwala as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Isera Ishrat Shaikh to Shajahan Ishrat Shaikh as per Affidavit C-17946

I have changed my name from Kirti Kamalakar Guhagarkar to Shraddha Sachin Vaidya as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Hirankumar to Hiren Murji Katarmal as per Affidavit C-17965

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C-17978 I have changed my name from Mohammad Javed Shahabuddin Shaikh to Mohammad Javed Shahabuddin Khan as per Affidavit dated : 4th August, 2014. C-17979 I have changed my name from Dinesh Laxmichandra Thakur to Dinesh Laxman Chand as per deedpoll Affidavit dated: 12.07.2014 C-17980

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Not enough lifeguards and lack of beach safety equipment is a cause for major concern By Khushboo Panjabi

he lifeguards of the Brihanmumbai Mumnicipal Corporation (BMC) who were present at Juhu beach were not able to save the three teenagers on the evening of August 1, due to the high tide and also beacause they had no beach safety equipments available with them, said the police. After a long delay of nearly five years, the proposal to buy beach safety equipments was tabled in the standing committee meeting in the month of April and June this year but, there was no final call taken on it even as there are cases of drowning at the city's six beaches being reported every monsoon. Raising concerns over this issue Devendra Amberkar, opposition leader of the Congress said, “BMC is just not concerned about the lives of the Mumbaikars. Twice the proposal got tabled in the standing committee but nothing has materialised so far.” The recent incident which happened in the Juhu chowpaty which is almost a 6.5 km long beach which claimed lives of three teenagers and the life guards were not able to save them because of the high tide and lack of safety euipments. The Mumbai fire brigade officials were going to present a new proposal for

12 equipments which including semi-inflatable boats with OBM and trolleys (6), jet-ski with trolleys (7), jet-ski operator helmets (18), ring buoy (18), rescue spinboards (9), basic life support kits (9), surf boards (9), rescue tubes (18), hand sirens (9), life jackets (27), rechargeable torch / search lights (9), lifeguard

BMC apathy bared

Amberkar also pointed out that as the Metro railways have started now, Mumbaikars and people from all over the globe visit the city and experience the change. When the commuters get off at Versova the auto drivers take them on a sharing ride to Versova beach, but there are no lifeguards present at the beach. What is making them from doing the needful to save lives of the people?”

chairs (7) and floating nylon ropes (18). These equipments will be used to fortify the city’s six beaches. “Is BMC going to buy these equipments after the monsoon gets over or is it waiting for more lives to be claimed? Secondly, the tenders for the equipment were floated in June 2013, but Litmus Innovation Private Limited, the company that bagged the contract, refused to supply the items in the allotted amount of Rs.1.47 crore, citing cost escalation of Rs.1 crore. This forced the BMC to raise its budget to Rs.2.69 crore,” said Amberkar. Another concern he raised was: “There are only 56 lifeguards which are divided amongst the six beaches. Out of 56 - 12 lifeguards are permanent, 22 are temporary and the remaining 12 are hired during the monsoon season. There should be more lifeguards hired.”

MBMC fines contractor for keeping streets in the dark

BEST feeders to Terminus 2 terminated By Vishnudas Sheshrao

ith the newly established feeder bus service to the the International Terminal 2 (T2) of the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport running at a loss, the Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) Undertaking has decided to terminate it by this weekend. The feeder service to the Metro stations have also been facing the same problem, but since its losses are not as high as the T2 feeders, BEST will either reduce or reschedule the service. BEST officials admitted that the undertaking had failed to popularise its new services which have been fetching only single digit passengers per day, consequently not even earning enough for the maintenance of the buses. Following the opening of the T2 a few months ago, the BEST launched new city buses– air conditioned and normal – to connect the airport with the rest of the city. In the first week of June, after the Metro started, BEST established new services around the Metro stations. “Though the number of passengers in the Metro feeders is in double digits,” said one official, “it is still below the economical mark.” BEST general manager O P Gupta told re-

porters that “every bus service needs to fetch at least 51 passengers a day to break even and pay for fuel, maintenance, salaries and other recurring charges.” He added, “Both, the T2 and Metro station feeders, are not receiving the required 51 passengers per service. The T2 services hardly get 3 to 5 passengers. So we have decided to terminate the service for the good of the BEST.” But he is hopeful about restarting the service after the monsoon, possibly around Dussera. He added, “Even the feeder buses to the Metro railway stations are running at a loss. They get around 30 to 40 passengers per bus. We are planning to reschedule these buses once the Metro authority fixes its ticket fare issue and its schedule.”

Kalraj Mishra, Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), being welcomed by Swati R Paradkar, president of Lijjat Institution, during his visit to the Shri Mahila Griha Udyog Lijjad Papad head office at Bandra on August 2. Mishra was accompanied by Udai Pratap Singh, CEO of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission, and other officials of the MSME ministry and KVIC.

Dy.Ch.E.(O&M) SWD e-T-07 of 2014-15 dtd. 04-08-2014 Deputy Chief Engineer (Operation & Maintenance) Storm Water Drains

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Ghodbunder Road were lying “We issued a show cause non-functional for days to- notice and imposed a penalty he Public Works Depart- gether. As per terms of the of Rs.50,000 on the contractor ment (PWD) in the Mira- tender contract, every non- and if the company does not Bhayandar Municipal functional streetlight which mend its ways, not only will Corporation (MBMC) has im- remains unattended for more the contract be terminated, posed a fine of Rs.50,000 on than 72 hours would invite a the company will be permathe private electrical contrac- fine of Rs.2,000 per street nently blacklisted,” contor for keeping most of the light. firmed an official. streets in the twin-city in the dark. According to PWD officials an annual contract has been awarded by the civic body to Bhayandar-based Shekhar Electricals for maine-TENDER NOTICE taining around 1500 street The Commissioner of Municipal Corporation of light poles that have been inGreater Mumbai invites e-Tenders for various works stalled by the power service from the government registered contractors, who are provider in all 95 municipal also registered as ‘MCGM Vendor’; Bidder should also wards across the twin-city. give Rs. 1 lack performance guarantee for the details of However, after repeated 33 number of Tenders of estimated amount Rs. complaints by the local pop15942466.96 respective tender documents and process ulace and elected representaof e-Tendering, please visit www.mcgm.gov.in. tives, the PWD recently carried out a survey and Sd/found that most streets inPublic Relations Officer PRO/481/ADV/2014 cluding those in Shanti Save Water! Avoid Misuse of Water Nagar, Ganesh Dewal Nagar, Penkar Pada and Thane-

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Description of works Due Date The work of comprehensive servicing & Packet-A&B/ maintenance of Shalimar make Roadside 12.08.2014 Open Drain Desilting machines for use in city, eastern & western suburbs, as per Packet C/ tender specifications, terms & conditions. 16-08-2014 No. of Machines: 8 Period: 15 Months Total Machine Months: 79 e-T-11 Supply of 3 nos. of 125 m3/hr. capacity of Packet-A&B/ (2014-15) trolley mounted engine driven Auto Prime 12.08.2014 (7100030165) dewatering pumpset for the section of Dy.Ch.E.(O&M) SWD as per tender Packet C/22-08-2014 specifications. The details are displayed on website at portal.mcgm.gov.in/ tender from 05-08-2014 upto the due date. Sd/(N.W. Lalwaney) Deputy Chief Engineer (O&M) Storm Water Drains PRO/482/ADV/2014

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06 CHANGE OF NAME I have changed my name from Hamidbhai Mohammad Patel to Hamid Mohammad Patel as per Affidavit C-17981 I have changed my name from Eliza Onali Rangoonwala to Munira Juzer Icecreamwala as per Affidavit C-17982 I have changed my name from Sairabano Irfan Ansari to Saira Irfan Ansari as per Affidavit C-17983 I have changed my name from Sabirakhatun Irfan Ansari to Sabira Irfan Ansari as per Affidavit C-17984 I have changed my name from Sabira Banu Irfan Ansari to Sabira Irfan Ansari as per Affidavit C-17985 I have changed my name from Owar Ali Abdul Tayyab to Onali Abdul Tayyab Rangoonwala as per Affidavit C-17986 I have changed my name from Mr. Fateh Mohammad Farooqui to Mr. Fateh Mohammed Farooqui as per deed pool Affidavit C-17987 I have changed my name from Mrs. Kanija Fatima Farooqui to Mrs.Kaniz Fatima Farooqui as per deed poll Affidavit C-17988 I have changed my name from Mrs. Kanees Fatma Fateh Mohamed Farooqi to Mrs. Kaniz Fatimafateh Mohammed Farooqui as per deed Poll Affidavit C-17989 I have changed my name from Mr. Fateh Mohamed Niwas Ali Farooqi to Mr. Fateh Mohammed Farooqui As Per deed Poll Affidavit C-17990 I have changed my name from Mr. Fateh Mohamed Farooqi to Mr. Fateh Mohammed Farooqui as per deed poll Affidavit C-17991 I have changed my name from Mohamadadnan Munaf Talu to Adnan Munaf Talu as per Affidavit C-17992 I have changed my name from Shadiya Mohammed Aslam Sargoroh to Shadiya Mohammed Aslam Sarguru as per Affidavit C-17993 I have changed my name from Badrunissa Faiyaz Shaikh to Badrunnisa Faiyaz Shaikh as per Affidavit Dt. 06.08.2014. C-17994 I have changed my name from Saniya Faiyaz Sheika to Saniya Faiyaz Shaikh as per Affidavit. C-17995 I have changed my name from Mohd Aquieb Nisar Ahd Shaik to Mohd Aquib Nisar Ahmad Shaikh as per Affidavit C-17996 I have changed my name from Nafis Ahmad to Nafees Ahmad Shaikh as per Affidavit C-17997

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CLASSIFIEDS I have changed my name from Anis Ahmad to Anees Ahmad Shaikh as per Affidavit C-17998 I have changed my name from Mohd to Sameer Mohd Salim Mansoori as per Affidavit C-17999 I have changed my name from Salman Sultan Ahmad Momin to Salman Ahmad Sultan Ahmad Momin as per Affidavit C-18000 I have changed my name from Bashir Ahmad Malvankar to Bashir Malvankar as per Affidavit C-18001 I have changed my name from Shivkumar Shailesh Ratadia to Shiv Shailesh Ratadiya as per Affidavit dated: 6 Aug 2014 C-18002 I have changed my name from Shailesh Ratadia to Shailesh Ratadiya as per Affidavit dated: 6 Aug 2014 C-18003 I have changed my name from Bhanuben Ratadia to Bhanuben Ratadiya as per Affidavit dated: 6 Aug 2014 C-18004 I have changed my name from Hareshbhai Hargovinddas Loladia to Haresh Hargovinddas Loladia as per Affidavit dated: 6 Aug 2014 C-18005 I Rameshbhai Lalji Chheda have changed my name to Ramesh Lalji Chheda as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18006 I Mr. Aziz Ahamad have changed my name to Mr. Abdul Aziz Khudbudin Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 06/08/14 C-18007 I Mrs. Anita Dinesh Shah have changed my name to Mrs. Anita Sanjay Jain as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 05/08/14 C-18008 I Mr. Ganesharam Jagaram Parmar have changed my name to Mr. Ganesh Jagaji Modi as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 05/08/14 C-18009 I Satish Kumar Raghuvanshi have changed my name to Satish Singh as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 06/08/14 C-18010 I Pijush Dey have changed my name to Pijush Santi Dey as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 06/08/14 C-18011 I Mrs. Shanober Abdul Latif Hodekar have changed my name to Mrs. Sanober Abdul Latif Hodekar as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 05/08/14 C-18012 I Mr. Madanlal Rooparam have changed my name to Mr. Madanlal Rooparam Kumavat as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 28/07/14 C-18013

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I Hemantkumar Jayshankar Rawal have changed my name to Hemant Jayshankar Raval as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 04/08/14 C-18014 I Devyanibahen Devendraprasad Raval have changed my name to Devyani Hemant Raval as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 04/08/14 C-18015 I Devyaniben Hemantkumar Rawal have changed my name to Devyani Hemant Raval as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 04/08/14 C-18016 I Meet Hemantkumar Rawal have changed my name to Meet Hemant Raval as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 04/08/14 C-18017 I Hemantkumar Jaishankar Raval have changed my name to Hemant Jaishankar Raval as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 04/08/14 C-18018 I Zubair Behlim @ Zuber Behlim have changed my name to Juber Ahmed Behlim as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18019 I Eram Hayat @ Eram Hayat Khan have changed my name to Eram Sageer Ahmed Khan as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18020 I Harshaben Yogesh Tank have changed my name to Harsha Yogesh Tank as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 06/08/14 C-18021 I Hasmukhbhai Chandulal Mehta have changed my name to Hasmukh Chandulal Mehta as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 06/08/14 C-18022 I Rasilaben Shamaldas Doshi have changed my name to Rasila Hasmukh Mehta as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 27/06/14 C-18023 I Hasmukhlal Chandulal Mehta have changed my name to Hasmukh Chandulal Mehta as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 27/06/14 C-18024 I Pushpa Hasmukhlal Pithadia have changed my name to Pushpa Hasmukhlal Pithadiya as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 06/08/14 C-18025 I Jignesh Hasmukhlal Pithadia have changed my name to Jignesh Hasmukhlal Pithadiya as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 06/08/14 C-18026 I Kumarprasad Tribhavandas have changed my name to Kumarbhai Tribhavandas Khatri as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 06/08/14 C-18027 I Paresh Kumarprasad Tantariya have changed my name to Paresh Kumarbhai Khatri as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 06/08/14 C-18028 I Gada Khimji Karmashi have changed my name to Chheda Khimji Karmashi as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18029

I Anwar Safi Mohammed Khan have changed my name to Anwarali Shafi Mohammed Khan as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18030

I Ashok Onkarmal Choudhary have changed my name to Ashok Onkarmal Chaudhary as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18046

I Safi Mohammed Khan have changed my name to Shafi Mohammed Khan as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18031

I Monika Ashok Choudhary have changed my name to Monika Ashok Chaudhary as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18047

I Hamidunnisa Anwar Khan have changed my name to Hamidunnisha Anwarali Khan as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

I Hemantkumar Laxman Nagpurkar have changed my name to Hemant Laxman Nagpurkar as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18048

C-18032 I Atik Ahmed Rafiq Ahmad Shaikh have changed my name to Atik Rafiq Ahmad Khan as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18033 I Anwar Ali Mohammed Shafi have changed my name to Anwar Ali Shafi Mohammed Khan as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18034 I Mohammed Shafi have changed my name to Shafi Mohammed Khan as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18035 I Ku. Manju Devi Lalta Prasad have changed my name to Manju Ashok Tiwari as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18036 I Mohamed Mehboob Mustaq Shaikh have changed my name to Mehboob Hashmi as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18037 I Parashuram Gawade have changed my name to Parshuram Gawade as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18038 I Sathish Chandappa Nayak have changed my name to Satish Chandappa Nayak as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18039 I Jayvanthi Damodar Salian have changed my name to Jayanthi Damodar Salian as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18040 I Hujefa Hanifmahmad Patel & Hujefa Hanifmohmad Patel have changed my name to Huzefa Mohammad Hanif Valaniya as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18041 I Hanifmahmad Valibhai Patel & Hanifmohmad Valibhai Patel have changed my name to Mohammad Hanif Valibhai Valaniya as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18042 I Najma Hanifmahmad Patel & Nazma Hanifmohmad Patel have changed my name to Najama Mohammad Hanif Valaniya as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18043 I Ravindrakumar Bharat Prasad Sharma have changed my name to Ravindra Bharat Prasad Sharma as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18044 I Mohammed Usaf Gosh Mohiddin Saudagar have changed my name to Yusuf Gosh Mohiddin Saudagar as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18045

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I Rakhi Vikramkumar Vyas have changed my name to Rakhi Vikram Vyas as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18049 I Fairoz Pasha S/o Sardar Pasha have changed my name to Feroz Pasha S/o Sardar Pasha as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18050 I Mr. Dineshchandra Rajgor have changed my name to Mr. Dinesh Rajgor as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18051

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I Subodh Sudam Shirwadkar have changed my name to Sneha Rajesh Dudwadkar as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18052

RASMECCC, Sharda Terrace (G.F.), Plot No. 65, Sector - 11, Near "K" Star Hotel, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai - 400 614 Phone No. 022-27576481 / 82 / 91 Email: rasmeccc_mum@sbhyd.co.in Branch :G hansoli F/218/1067

I Nimbahedawala Iqbal Kamruddin have changed my name to Nimbahedawala Ebrahim Kamruddin as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18053

Notice is hereby given that RASMECCC is investigating the title of the following residential / commercial property for the purpose of loan Name : Mr.Mohan Sitaram Chavan Property : Flat No-301, 3rd Flr, Jewel Villa, Plot No - 18, Sect - 5, Karanjade, Panvel Boundaries : North : Plot No - 19. South : Plot No - 17. East : Open Space & Plot No - 11. West : 9.00 Mtrs Wide Road. All persons having any legal rights/claims in respect of the above mentioned property whether by way of sale, exchange, mortgage, charge, gift, trust, inheritance, possession, lease, lien or otherwise however are requested to make the same known in writing to the undersigned hereof and furnish all the documentary evidence/proof in respect of the above mentioned property within 7 days (seven days) from the date of its publication, failingwhichtheclaims/rightsofsuchperson(s),if any shall be deemed to have been waived and/or abandoned. Sd/Asst.General Manager Date:07/08/2014

I, Syed Jaferali Vazir have changed my name to Syed Jaffer Maqsoodali As per Affidavit dated 22 July 2014 C-18054

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Serial extortionist nabbed

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The accused used to send SMSes to top bizmen and demand huge amounts of money from them

By Neel Shah

umbai's crime branch on Wednesday arrested a 36year-old extortonist who demanded money from a dozen businessmen in the city. The accused, identified as Dharmendra Janani (36), was arrested by the sleuths of Unit 11 department of crime

branch. Janani had a unique way of targeting his victims. He made a list of phone numbers of businessman by taking their numbers from advertisements in newspapers. “Subsequently, the accused used to send SMS on the vicitm's mobile and demand money from them, said Avinash Sawant, senior inspector of Unit 11. In this re-

gard, a businessman from Charkop area lodged a complaint against an unknown person, who was demanding money from him. On August 2, Janani had sent an SMS on the complainant's mobile stating that if the extortion amount of rupees five lakh is not paid to him then he would kill his daughter. Finally, a trap was laid by

the sleuths of Unit 11 and the accused was arrested in the western suburbs under various sections of the IPC. Interrogation revealed that Janani had demanded money in the same way from nearly a dozen more businessmen, said police adding that the accused is handed over to the Charkop police station for further probe. neel.shah@afternoondc.in

Cops bust gang of robbers LCB unit solves Rs.13 lakh robbery case after two men are nabbed with arms in Palghar By Suresh Golani

ith the arrest of two persons by a special patrolling unit in connection with an illegal firearm possession case, the Local Crime Branch (LCB) unit of the Thane (rural) police managed to solve a robbery case reported from an industrial unit in Palghar last month. According to the police, following directions from Thane (rural) SP, the LCB team led by Police Inspector Kishore Khairnar had intensified 'Watch Patrolling' in the Boisar-Satpatti-Palghar region. On August 3, a patrolling unit detained two men who were found roaming suspiciously in the area near the Bidco Company in Satpatti. The duo was identified by their accomplice Anubhav Atmaram Kini, who is already in police custody, as Lalchand Subhaga Yadav and Ravindra Dhanushdhari Uphadhya were found to be in posses-

Personnel of the Local Crime Branch unit of Thane (rural) police display weapons seized from the robbers. sion of two country made revolvers and five live cartridges. Both the accused were booked under sections 3 and 5 of the Indian Arms Act. During rounds of sustained interrogation the duo confessed to have committed a

But the police could not recover full booty worth Rs 4 lakh

he Kherwadi Police have managed to arrest two thieves, who allegedly broke into a mobile store in Maharashtra Nagar, Bandra (E) and decamped with more than 100 mobile phones worth Rs 4 lakh, within two hours of the crime, but have failed to recover the booty in full. On the day of the incident, the Imran Akhlaak Ahmed Khan and his minor accomplice broke into the shop through the roof when no one was present inside. Just a couple of hours after the theft, the police got a tip off that the phones were being distibuted just a stones throw away from the Kherwadi police station, where the two were caught red handed. The Kherwadi police later

Hoteliers thrilled with CP’s new directives By Philip Varghese

ccording to the special police order, restaurants in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Thane can now serve food and beverages till 1.30 am; discotheques in 4-star and above hotels can operate till 3 am; lodging house licenses to be open 24 hours a day; and managers’ names can be included in the entertainment licenses. The order comes in the wake of a meeting between a Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) delegation led by Vivek Nair and the Commissioner of Police (CP) on these and other key issues faced by the hotel industry. “Prior to the issuance of the police order, many local police stations in Mumbai would ask bars and restaurants to close at 12.30 am, so that the premises could be vacant by 1.30 am, since that was an assumed deadline. Almost all restaurants complied with this deadline, even though it was a contradiction to govern-

ment resolutions issued on June 5, 1999, and December 3, 2011, which allowed establishments to serve liquor till 1.30 am. For many years we have been petitioning the police to allow bars and restaurants to stay open till the official deadline. We are glad that the current CP has finally accepted our petition and given a clear directive to all police stations that they should not enter any premises on this pretext before 1.30 am,” said Kamlesh Barot, former president of the HRAWI and representative when the CP and Joint CP Vivek Phansalkar. At the meeting, the CP patiently gave explanations for each slide having precincts and directives instantaneously for resolvable deterrents that were vexing the hoteliers. “We are seeing a refreshing change of attitude and intent. We, as hoteliers, are not seeking any special favours, but a healthy business atmosphere to grow in,” said D S Advani, president of the HRAWI.

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informed the shop owner, Shamshuddin Osmani, about the robbery. On his arrival at the police station, he was disappointed to learn that the mobile phones recovered were worth only Rs 60,000, with the rest still missing. Osmani said, “I have produced valid bills for the phone purchases that I made a few days ago, valued at Rs 4 lakh, but the police are not ready to accept it.” The Sub Inspector of Kherwadi police station, Gawde, who is handling the case, said “Imran Akhlaak Ahmed Khan has revealed that they had not sold a single mobile phone to anyone.” It is suspected that others may be involved in the crime and they other phones may be recovered only after further investigation, Gawde added.

robbery of more than Rs.13 lakh comprising copper tubes and scrap from Palghar-based Tube Tech Copper and Alloys Private Limited on July 19. Not ruling out the involvement of the duo in similar cases of thefts

and break-ins in the rural areas of Thane district, PI Khairnar said, “The duo has been remanded in police custody by the judiciary and investigations were on to trace the stolen booty and their involvement in other cases.”

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 06 number of Tenders of estimated amount Rs. 2755249.12 respective tender documents and process of e-Tendering, please visit www.mcgm.gov.in. Sd/Public Relations Officer PRO/485/ADV/2014

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08 CITY No Ebola in Mumbai By Vishnudas Sheshrao

he Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport authorities in Mumbai have confirmed that they have not received any notification or alert from the Airport Authority of India regarding the Ebola virus which had raised serious concerns in some cities in Africa and in the United States of America. Officials from the Public Health Department of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said that they are keeping tab on the outbreak of Ebola in various countries. Civic hospitals are well prepared to tackle any case which may surface in the city. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised concern over the outbreak of Ebola, a deadly virus that has been contracted by an estimated 1,600 patients around the world since this March end. More than half of those infected are now dead. The WHO advised screening for Ebola at all international airports around the globe. While talking to the ADC,

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport officials said, “No notification or alert has been received from the Airport Authority of India, so far.” The city's airport authority stated that there are few international flights between Mumbai and Africa. Ebola is not an airborne disease so one is not likely to catch its virus just by being in the proximity of someone affected by the virus, unlike swine flue or SARS. Instead, it spreads through direct contact with bodily fluid. If an infected person's blood or vomit gets in another person's eyes, nose or mouth, the infection may get transmitted. There are reports that the virus has come to humans through bats. Additional Municipal Commissioner of Civic Public Health Dept, Sanjay Deshmukh said, “No intimation about Ebola from the airport authorities has been received so far.” He added that public health department is keeping tabs on Ebola virus and the medical staff is on 'standby' to counter it.

College demands irregular donations and fees By Priyanka Dhomse

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couldn't afford that price, they kept my admission on hold.” One parent said, “I have here to admit my son to the Commerce class. They have demanded Rs 20,000 as donation and Rs 8,000 as the fees. We spoke to other parents and learnt that they've been demanding different amounts from people, ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 50,000.” After a long discussion, Satish Pradhan, a trustee of the college, said, “We confess that we had been taking donations before, but we won't take them any more. From tomorrow, we will start admitting students who have applied through the online process.” This decision by the college management has put the students who have applied offline in a sticky spot. Therefore, the Congress activists present said that they will demand a ban on government grants to the college.”

have been making conflicting claims and demands on seatsharing, with some of them Continued from pg 1 « even making a pitch for going it solo. contentious issue of seat-sharState NCP chief Sunil ing. Tatkare and Deputy Chief With Assembly elections in Minister Ajit Pawar were vocifthe state just a couple of erously demanding for more months away, the meeting as- seats. As a result, uncertainty sumes significance, as leaders had been prevailing over the of the two parties in the state alliance.

Smita Talwalkar passes away

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eteran Marathi film and theatre actress Smita Talwalkar passed away on Wednesday at a city hospital in the early hours following an illness. She was 58. The actress was suffering from ovarian cancer and had been in the Jaslok hospital for last couple of months. She died at around 2.30 a.m. on Wednesday, a top official of the hospital said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the passing away of veteran film personality. Modi said her demise is a major loss to Marathi film industry. He even recalled Smita's

contribution to the Marathi film industry and prayed that her soul rests in peace. The National-award winning actress acted in films like 'Tu Saubhagyavati Ho' and 'Gadbad Ghotala', where she featured along with

noted actors Laxmikant Berde, Ashok Saraf and Nilu Phule. Information and Broadcasting minister Prakash Javadekar also took to Twitter to express his grief. "Legendary actress, director, producer Smita Talwalkar will remain in hearts of people. May her soul #RIP. My condolences to the bereaved," he tweeted. Smita began her career as a newsreader on Doordarshan which she pursued for 17 long years. Later she progressed as a stage, television and film actor, producer and director. She produced films like ‘Kalat Nakalat’, ‘Tu Tithee Mee’, ‘Saatchya Aat Gharat’, and ‘Anandache Jhaad’

under her banner of Asmita Chitra. She won two National Awards for ‘Kalat Nakalat’ and ‘Tu Tithe Mee’. Her superlative acting performances include ‘Tu Saubhagyvati Ho’, ‘Chaukat Raja’, 'Gadbad Ghotala’, 'Checkmate’, ‘Janma', 'Ek Hoti Wadi’, ‘Adgula Madgula', ‘Topi Ghala Re’, and her swansong ‘Prem Mhanje Prem Mhanje Prem Aste’. She also directed a film called ‘Sawat Majhi Ladki’. She is also credited with producing a lot of TV shows in collaboration with Zee Network like ‘Avantika’, ‘Unch Majha Jhoka’, ‘Radha Hee Bawari’, ‘Peshwai’, ‘Suvasini’ etc. She is survived by a son and a daughter.

Runaway still waiting for his parents 13-year-old walked into police station in Mumbai, asking to meet characters from the television show, 'CID' By Zuber Ansari

t's been almost a week since a 13-year-old boy from Indore walked into the Anti Narcotics Cell (ANC) in the city and asked to meet “Abhijeet and Daya Uncle”, characters from the television show, 'CID', but his parents still haven't shown up, despite repeated calls. Abhijeet is currently in the custody of the Dongri Children's Remand Home. The Azad Maidan police, who had first taken him in, said that they have spoken with the boy's parents several

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dvocate Rizwan Merchant appearing on behalf of Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Sunil Paraskar assured the court that his client being a senior police officer will give his full cooperation. Arguing for the extension of anticipatory bail at the Sessions Court advocate Merchant assured the court that “No harm will be caused to the lady (victim)”. He further added, “He has already provided details like his email ID for the investigation and will always be available for further inquiries. Statements of all the witnesses have already been taken.” DIG Sunil Paraskar is accused by a model of rape and molestation. Allegedly the Sharad Pawar made yesterday's announcement without disclosing the details of the pact. He said, “The Congress and NCP will fight together in the state. I had a meeting with Congress president and we have decided to face the elections together.” Amid claims and counter-claims over the number of seats to be contested, the NCP chief had said

times, but the response has been dismal. Speaking to the ADC, Senior Police Inspector from Azad Maidan police station, Suhas Gokhale, said, “The boy is from Khaate village, Indore. He father is a daily wage labourer and he doesn't understand what we are saying.

He keeps telling us to send someone from Mumbai to drop his son, but how can we do that? So we're still waiting to hand over the boy to his parents.” When the little boy showed up at the police station, the police initially though he may have some information that could lead to the seizure of drugs. However, the soon learnt that the boy travelled without a ticket from Indore in hopes of meeting his favourite characters from the Sony Entertainment Television show. Gokhale said, “I spoke to him to find out his

story and finally told him that the people he was looking for had gone out.” Meanwhile, Gokhale's son, an advertising professional, had told the story on a social networking site. Officials from the channel picked it up and contacted the police. "While the intention is not to encourage others to run away, the cast is planning to meet the boy to counsel him against taking any such step in the future. The cast may meet the boy in the presence of his parents when they will, hopefully, arrive in the city in a day or two," said Gokhale.

‘It’s just a publicity stunt’ Defence advocate Rizwan Merchant assures court that DIG Paraskar will give full cooperation, says the model's accusation is a bid for publicity incident took place on December 1, 2013 and December 7, 2013. The victim registered the FIR on July 24. In the court room of special judge Vrushali V. Joshi, defence lawyer on Wednesday read some of the conversation from the emails which were exchanged between the accused top cop and the victim model. He said, “As per one of the emails when Paraskar addressed the victim as his sister and daughter then why didn't she object as after molesting sometime last month that he and Gandhi alone would decide on the issue and no one else. The Congress and NCP are in a coalition in Maharashtra since 1999. In the wake of the Congress drubbing in the Lok Sabha elections in the state, NCP leaders in Maharashtra had been demanding that the parties contest the 288 seats in

and raping her how can Paraskar address her as his sister and daughter.” The advocate also presented some of the tweets of the victim which showed that she was partying, doing her photo shoots and enjoying her lifestyle. He said, “These tweets are good enough to prove that she was neither depressed nor mentally traumatised. She was living a normal life.” Keeping these tweets and delay of seven and a half months in register-

ing the FIR, Merchant reiterated: “either it is a false complaint or consensual sex.” Merchant held the victim responsible for misleading the police during investigation. He said, “Initially the victim said in her FIR that she gave her mobile phone, which had messages of her with Paraskar, to him. Later in the supplementary FIR she said that she herself sold her phone to someone else. This proves that she is framing wrong charges against the DIG.

the state on a 50:50 basis. The Congress secured just two, while NCP won four of the 48 Lok Sabha seats in the state. In the 2009 Assembly election, the Congress and NCP had contested 174 and 114 seats respectively. The NCP demands met with an equally strident response from Congress leaders, including state Congress president

Manikrao Thakare and the Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, who opposed increasing the NCP's quota of seats and claimed that they were also ready to contest on their own. A meeting of leaders of both parties during the last week of July had ended in a deadlock, and it was decided that the issue would be left to Pawar and Gandhi to resolve.

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preparations for the ensuing Assembly elections and its campaign strategy. The RSS he state Bhartiya Janata leaders assured the state BJP Party (BJP) leadership leadership that it will ask its yesterday heaved a sigh cadre to indirectly support its of relief with the Rashtriya election campaign like it did Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in the Lok Sabha elections. agreeing to lend its cadres in- The ensuing Assembly elecdirect support its Assembly tions are crucial for the BJPelection campaign. State BJP Shiv Sena combine as it has president Devendra Fadnavis been out of power in the state and leader of opposition in for the last 15 years since it legislative council Vinod lost power in 1999. Tawde yesterday called on Speaking to the ADC, a senior RSS leaders Suresh senior state BJP leader on Joshi and Suresh Soni at the condition of anonymity disRSS headquarters in Nagpur closed that the RSS leaders with a plea for RSS support to have asked them about their its Assembly election cam- region-wise preparations for paign. It may be recalled that the Assembly elections. He the RSS had lent its cadre sup- added that although the RSS port to the BJP in the recently leaders did not discuss the inheld Lok Sabha elections. dividual Assembly conThe RSS leadership took stituencies, they did stock of the party's state unit thoroughly discuss the prob-

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lems of the six regions of the state. The RSS leaders also issued some instructions which they have asked the state BJP leaders to follow strictly. The senior BJP leader stated that the RSS too felt that the mood in the electorate post the Lok Sabha results was in favour of the BJP-led NDA and that the situation in Maharashtra favoured the BJP-led alliance to come back to power and did not want to spoil that upbeat mood amongst the party cadre. Of late, there was apprehension amongst the state BJP cadre that the RSS might not lend its support for the Assembly elections following BJP president Amit Shah's visit to Nagpur two weeks ago where he met RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat.

Protecting the juveniles Govt asks all aided, unaided juvenile homes to get registered in two months By A Staff Reporter

He stated that the decision by the government has been n a major decision having prompted due to many cases wide ramifications the state coming to light about misgovernment has directed all management and cases of residential, non-residential, atrocities being committed on aided and unaided institu- children in these juvenile care tions engaged in juvenile care homes which are not registo get themselves registered tered. Uke further stated that with the concerned authori- since many of these homes ties within two months. In a were not registered with the statement issued here yester- government it was facing diffiday, principal secretary culties in taking action against Women and Child Develop- them for any untoward inciment Ujjwal Uke stated that dents happening there. All the the registration has been juvenile care homes will have made mandatory and those to register themselves Online institutions who fail to do so with the Women and Child will invite penal action. Development department.

All the juvenile care homes coming under the purview of section 34 (1) of the Juvenile Justice (Child Care & Protection) Act, 2000, are expected to register themselves online at the department website – www.icds.gov.in/wcdchild. The department has also provided for a helpline number at the website in case the child care homes face problems in online registration. Uke has added that all the institutions which are run for only boys or girls, or both also need to register the number of children under their care separately.

Sena unlikely to contest MLC bye-poll By A Staff Reporter

he Shiv Sena is likely to give the upcoming August 21 Legislative Council bye-election to the lone Elected by Members of Legislative Assembly (EMLA) constituency seat a miss given the fact that it just does not have the requisite number of MLAs in the lower house. Since the bye-election is being held for a lone seat and with some of its own MLAs having been elected as MPs in the recent Lok Sabha polls, its numbers have drastically reduced. The required number of votes needed to win the election has been pegged at 141. The Sena-BJP alliance in the Legislative Assembly has, on its own, 89 members as against the ruling Congress-Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) alliance strength of 142 members. A senior Sena leader, while speaking to the ADC on

Vinayak Raut conditions of anonymity, sarcastically quipped, “Now we do not have anyone like Rahul Narvekar.” This indicates that the party did not have anyone prepared to be the proverbial sacrificial lamb in a election where it has no chances of an outright victory. It may be recalled that Rahul Narvekar (now an NCP MLC) was a regular party candidate, be it for the Rajya Sabha or the Legislative Council elections, only to withdraw later as the numbers would not add up

in his favour. The bye-election to the lone upper house seat has been necessitated with the sitting Sena MLC Vinayak Raut having now been elected as Lok Sabha MP from Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg constituency. Raut was elected to the same EMLA constituency on July 28, 2012. This means that any other candidate getting elected to the upper house will enjoy a four-year term there. The electoral college for this EMLA constituency comprises 288 MLAs from the Legislative Assembly. In the recent Lok Sabha elections, eight of the sitting MLAs have been elected as MPs, thus effectively reducing the strength of the lower house to 280 MLAs. The lone nominated MLA from the AngloIndian community, however, is not eligible to vote in this election.

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n view of the large number of people from Mumbai visiting their native places in Konkan for the Ganesh festival that begins on August 29, Minister for Public Works Department (PWD) Chhagan Bhujbal yesterday asked the National Highway Authority (NHA) to repair the potholes, widen the roads and make the Mumbai-Goa Highway a four-lane road by August 20. Chairing a meeting on the issue at state Sahyadri guest house, he said that if the NHA fails to accomplish the task within the deadline, the PWD will fill the potholes from August 21. Bhujbal added that the state PWD was quite capable of filling the potholes on the highway within two to three days. The Mumbai-Goa national highway number 17 happens to be the major road link used by natives of Konkan region other than the Konkan railway to visit their native places during the Ganapati festival. In a major decision, the government has also de-

cided to ban the entry of heavy goods vehicles on the highway between 8 pm to 8 am during the 10 days of Ganesh festival, from August 29 to September 9. Besides, the government has also kept the option of using the Mahad-Natunagar-Vinhere road link as an alternative to the Kasheli ghat section and is to be maintained in operational condition. Considering the ban on the entry of heavy vehicles on the highway, the government has also decided to earmark designated spots and open playgrounds for parking of heavy vehicles. In another major decision, the government has decided to remove all illegal encroachments at the Vadkhal intersection to remove the cause of traffic jams on the highway. The Mumbai-Goa national highway number 17 is a 475 km long road divided into six sections. On the issue of expanding the highway into a four-lane highway, Bhujbal directed the authorities to complete the process of land acquisition within a month.

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No chance for Congress as Opposition in House become clear by now that will not get the staItusTtheofhasCongress being the Opposition party in Parliament. It is demanding this position as a matter of right. The Speaker has made it known that if she grants the Opposition the status it is demanding, it would be an illegal and unconstitutional act. The Congress party has only 44 MPs in the House and it is to be recognised as the Opposition party, it must have 10 per cent of the strength of the House — 53 members. Evidently, the Congress is becoming desperate: The scene Rahul Gandhi created in the House yesterday shows that he wanted the Speaker should allow him to speak. The Speaker declared he can raise an issue in the House only after giving notice. Rahul Gandhi said there is 'a mood in the Parliament that only one man's voice counts — the voice of the prime minister.” What the Speaker was letting him know was, as per the rules of the House, only one recognised Opposition has a right to make a speech with regard to any issue. Rahul Gandhi joined other members of the party and stormed into the well of the House -- shouting slogans. He made unfair comment on the Speakers' role in the House. The ruling party members were quick to retort that his behaviour was unparliamentary.

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APE is a crime but not one merely of passion. It’s a weapon used to subjugate, to perpetrate hate, to force submission, to prove a point, to avenge, even satiate the need for retribution, however misplaced. For obvious reasons and in sharp contrast to most other crimes as or more grievous, rape evokes very strong responses. In that, lies the paradox of the social treatment of the offence. There are parameters which need to be fulfilled; parameters that are at direct variance with each other. Consider this: while on the one hand, there’s an overwhelming view to treat rape on par with any other crime and, concurrently, free the ‘victim’ from social ostracism; on the other, the impassioned enrage towards the ‘accused’ in the media, overwhelming pressure on investigating authorities and a collective cry to hang the accused almost infers a near conclusive guilt. The two, at variance, deter the progress of logical processes and place hurdles in the way of legal resolution. Laws are created and modified to meet social needs. In that, it would be a given to understand that no law is absolute in itself. Lawmakers constantly attempt to tweak the law to address real-time needs which change almost constantly. The Delhi gang-rape and the outrage that ensued was a trigger to tweak the law to meet inadequacies that had to be addressed. Following them being addressed, it must be realised that the new law once again remained open to change that needed to follow in the passage of time and dynamic realms of social behavior and it wasn’t absolute either.

Change in law was needed The reactions that followed Delhi gang-rape were warranted in that they triggered a change in the law – a defined shift in onus where the involvement of juveniles in rape was concerned; more severe punishment in cases of acid-attacks; an enhanced punishment for rape compounded with other offences like murder and others. That said, as is the wont, certain areas were ignored in the process. Real-time situations cannot be simulated to aid parliamentary processes and need to actually happen before law-makers wake to a socio-legal need and…legislate! Only recently, the Anti Corruption Bureau invoked the Prevention of Corruption Act; laid charges of extortion, threat and blackmail on two Mumbai policemen following a real estate agent’s complaint that they were helping three men blackmail and extort Rs.50 lakh from him. The complainant, a young estate agent alleged in his police complaint that when he met one of them at a police station recently, he was told that a 20-year-old woman had filed a gang-rape complaint against him and began to summon him.

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In what is alleged to be a fake application, the policeman told the complainant the victim had given an application stating that the complainant had spiked her drink and she had been gang-raped by three to four persons, including the complainant. This application was marked as sent to the chief minister, the home minister and the Mumbai police commissioner while in reality, it had not even reached Khar police station’s senior inspector. Apparently, investigators learnt that the accused had fabricated the application to frighten the complainant. In another case which exposes the need for change in the present-day law, a 17-and-ahalf year old girl and a 27-year-old boy fell in love and planned to convince their families to get them married. However, before they could

Police stations witness surge in complaints

Following reforms in rape law, Mumbai’s police stations have witnessed a surge in the number of rape complaints, with more and more women coming forward to lodge criminal protests; the most worrying being ‘technical rapes’, which stem from failed relationships. According to police, these are cases where a consensual sexual relationship later turns into a complaint of rape against the man. Officers claim around 80 per cent of rape cases registered with them are ‘technical’ in nature though procuring exact figures was impossible. There is a definite need to address the law on rape in a sound comprehensive manner through legislative deliberations and after taking precedents from across the world into consideration. Issues such as preventing the Gajanan Khergamker identification of an accused – particularly of rape considering the stigma that comes atdo so, the girl discovered she was pregnant. tached – by the police and the media, need to After her grandparents, with whom she had be addressed. been living since her parents’ death, learnt of her pregnancy, they forced an abortion. Since she was a minor, the hospital, as prescribed under the law, reported the case to In this context, it’s pertinent to note the senthe police and the boy was booked under the sitive and exemplary manner in which GlasProtection of Children from Sexual Offences gow Police authorities made statements Act, 2012 (POCSOA). Following an immediate regarding the two Indian officials who were arrest, the boy had to spend five-and-a-half arrested in Glasgow during the 2014 Commonths in jail before being released on bail in monwealth Games tournament before being let off after the separate charges against them October. Now, under the law according to POCSOA, were dropped for lack of evidence. A spokeswoman for Police Scotland had the age of consent has been increased from 16 years to 18 years and it criminalises every said, “On Saturday, August 2, a 49-year-old sexual act involving minors, even if it is with man was arrested on suspicion of assault in Glasgow city centre and a 45-year-old man her 'consent'. After his release in October, the boy mar- was held for alleged assault in west Glasried the girl. However, the case against him gow…Both men are expected to appear at continued till the Vasai Sessions Court finally Glasgow Sheriff's Court on Monday.” The poacquitted him. But, if the Court had gone lice didn’t identify either of the accused. Back strictly by Section 4 of POCSOA the boy would in India, the police would have gleefully rebe proved guilty, and could have been sen- vealed the identity of the accused and posed tenced to seven years rigorous imprison- with him – head covered by a cloth – for publication across the nation. In the absence of a ment. Lately, the Supreme Court, while hearing a law preventing this, sections of the police and case filed by a former airline cabin crew media will continue to act in ways outrightly member against a top banker, expressed con- insensitive and in violation of right to privacy. cerns over the recent increase in cases where women had filed complaints of rape against their male partners after their relationship

WALKING THE TALK

eign, it is not inborn. But intelligence is inborn. It is your very being, your very nature. Intelligence is a natural phenomenon -- Drop the fear. Fear was taken up by you in just as breathing is, just as seeing is. Intelli- your childhood, unconsciously. Now congence is the inner seeing; it is intuitive. It has sciously drop it and be mature. Then the life can be a light which goes on deepening as you go on growing. Know the world is nothing when compared nothing to do with intellect. Never confuse to knowing your own inner mystery of life. intellect with intelligence, they are polar op- Seriousness is a sickness; your sense of huposites. Intellect is of the head; it is taught by mour makes you more human, more humble. others, it is imposed on you. You have to cul- The sense of humour is one of the most estivate it. It is borrowed, it is something for- sential parts of religiousness.

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went sour, mostly accusing them of sexual exploitation with the promise of marriage. “Where is it held that if you had a relationship for two years, it becomes rape when it failed?” asked the Supreme Court bench while hearing the case where the complainant had alleged that the accused had taken advantage of her for two years and then refused to marry her. The accused was already married and the complainant knew it.

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Being emotional about rape won’t work

Introducing a battery of laws to curb the rate of rapes or other crimes isn’t actually effectual. It only creates an illusion of safety besides fetching votes for the legislating party. What we need to do is to tweak the law on rape as others with far-sighted vision, sensitivity and thoroughly researched deductions. Once that is done, we also need to be ready to undertake an impartial appraisal of whatever we legislate, when needed and…apply the change. Getting overtly emotional about rape instead of being logical will only land us with an entirely new set of problems and fail to address the real issue…that of deterrence!

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When will this chapter close?

DISPUTED: The Campa Cola Compound society residents have been in litigation with the BMC since 2005, but the debate refuses to die down. THIS refers to your cover story 'Why not regularise Campa Cola' (ADC, Aug 5). You have rightly asked the BMC to regularise Campa Cola society and end their nightmare. It's not that the society is the only one which has some serious violations in place but unfortunately their case has been highlighted for which the residents are paying a price. The Supreme Court has opened a window of opportunity for both the BMC and the society which must be grabbed by both the warring parties. It gives the BMC a chance to ratify the irregularities which in the first place were vetted by their own officers. People who have lived for 25

years in the society need not be displaced from there given the steep reality prices prevalent in Mumbai. Many residents have died during the struggle with the fear of a bleak future they may have once they are evicted. The BMC must find some solution in the best interests of people and close this sordid chapter once and for all. — Ashok Goswami, Mumbai

APROPOS your cover story 'Why not regularise Campa Cola?' (ADC, Aug 5). Amidst all the furore about the Campa Cola flats, the raison d'etre behind the whole fiasco

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seems to have been missed. The plain truth is that the powers-thatbe in the BMC during the 1980s were fully aware of the irregularities at the site, right from the beginning of the construction. As your brilliant expose published in the August 2 edition revealed, altered floor plans and non-sanctioned FSI increases were knowingly approved – for a substantial monetary compensation, of course. If at all the BMC made site visits during construction, they turned a blind eye to the irregularities. Instead of taking corrective action, the concerned BMC officials viewed it as a golden opportunity to ensure a very comfortable retirement fund for themselves. These gentlemen have completely gotten away with their ill-gotten gains; and some of them have probably passed on – and it is the flat owners who are left holding the can. I am not saying that the occupants are completely innocent. When they acquired the illegal flats at a cheap rate, they must have, or should have, been aware that everything was not above board. Nonetheless in my opinion, the Supreme Court was a bit impetuous in putting the onus entirely on the flat owners; and virtually exonerating the BMC and the builders who actually perpetrated the illegalities. — Firoze Hirjikaka, Colaba

the Upper House regularly and raise issues pertinent to his domain. FurIT is indeed amusing to note that NARENDRA Modi's BJP-led NDA ther, whether he attends the ParliaManeka Gandhi, a Central minister, government failed to introduce new ment or otherwise will hardly make has, without anyone asking her, insurance bill in the Rajya Sabha as projected her son, Varun Gandhi, as it has been stalled by Congress-led APROPOS 'Curtains down on glothe most suitable candidate for the opposition parties who have majorrious Glasgow' (ADC, Aug 5), Inchief ministership of Uttar Pradesh ity in the house. This means that the dian athletes/sportsmen sparked if it comes to power in a couple of bill will have to wait for another six off indeed grandly by winning 64 years after the Assembly elections in months or more to see the light of medals inclusive of 15 gold and the state. While one can understand the day. Since the bill is formulated slotted the fifth position in this 71 by the Congress during the UPA rule nation international tournament , and was opposed at that time by opwhich is certainly worth boasting position party BJP, the Congress is of. Especially the grapplers, the now in revenge mode. shuttlers and the shooters enThe Congress wants to LETTER OF hanced the gold haul. There were thwart Narendra Modi's THE DAY quite a few firsts in winning the attempts to showcase the gold medal in some of the events insurance bill as a signal to further showing thereby India's remarkliberalise the Indian economy when able improvement in those events. he visits the US next month and the However, the CWG officials dampCongress wants the official position ened the spirit of the athletes by of Leader of Opposition in Lok some unwarranted off the field inSabha, post of deputy speaker and MP Varun Gandhi cidents. They need to be taught a Chairman of the Public Account good lesson so that in future the Committee which usually goes to her motherly desire to see him rul- the opposition parties as a hard baraccompanying officials in such ing a big state, at the same time one gaining to pass the insurance bill. If important and significant global finds that Varun is remembered this continues, the Narendra Modi sports events do not behave in only for his many hate government will not be able to pass this manner thereby blackening speeches particularly during the any bill in the Rajya Sabha where the glory the athletes earn with 2009 Lok Sabha elections which got the Congress is in majority. It is high their hard work. — Bikram Banerjea, via email him into legal trouble and has pre- time that the Modi government cious little to show by way of com- must accept their demand to allow plimentary credentials for the top foreign investment in the insurance THIS is quite murky and there is job. If he does some good work in sector. — Bhagwan Thadani, via email more to it than meets the eye in his constituency, then the chances the dropping of charges against are that his party bosses will take the Indian Olympic Association note of it. At the moment, they are Secretary General Rajeev Mehta tight-lipped quite understandably. —Dr V Subramanyan, Thane THE epiphany of one of the TV and senior International wrestling channels that Bharat Ratna Sachin referee Virender Malik. The duo Tendulkar does not at all attend the were charged with drunken drivRajya Sabha while he is abundantly ing and molestation respectively. Life has never been easy. Nor is it seen abroad celebrating in a variety It seems that an attempt has been meant to be. It is a matter of of functions and attending Wimblemade to play down the incident. being joyous in the face of sordon and the cricket matches in EngEarlier, on the last day of the Comrow. land is not a news worth debating. monwealth Games, the jubilation — Dirk Benedict Nobody expects Sachin to attend

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Versatile Kishore Kumar Rajya Sabha MP Sachin Tendulkar a difference. It is a known fact that he was 'one liability too many' from the year 2010-11 in the Indian Team and he was figuring in the playing 11 without accountability due to various reasons other than merits and the BCCI had to finally work out a mutually acceptable formula to force him to call it a day. Tendulkar gave the impression that he felt he was above the game and now he is giving the impression that he feels he is above the Parliament too. The President who nominated him should advise him to quit. That will be the natural justice.

INDEED, his versatility knew no bounds! I didn't know that he had several feathers in his hat - I only knew him to be a very good singer second to none until I read about his other feathers in your edition dated August 4 which details a plethora of his musical and dramatic prowess which invariably endorses that he was a prodigy. He at once imbibed in him the highest genre of a great playback singer, actor, lyricist, composer, producer,

— T M Uday Shankar, via email

A LOT is being shown about how Rajya Sabha MPs Sachin Tendulkar and cine star Rekha have somehow managed to remain absent from the Parliament. A few limericks hip hop in my mind on the subject. Sachin Tendulkar don't blame politics is a different ball game in Parliament they don't bowl straight line and length is not proper mate plus he needs a new bat for the game Rehka ji is also absent she has to attend another event manicure and pedicure she needs to make sure till then be content

Singer-actor Kishore Kumar director, screenplay writer and script writer. Kishore's acting talent was at once combined with his extraordinarily flawless singing style in 'Padosan'. Besides being a genius and a maestro himself, he didn't fail to march beside other geniuses like Pankaj Kumar, Sachin Dev Burman, Hemant Kumar, Naushad, Manna Dey, Salil Choudhury, Anil Biswas, Saigal and their likes. — P Chakravorty, Fort

Glorious Glasgow?

UNSAVOURY ORDEAL: The two Indian officials at the Commonwealth Games held at Glasgow were charged with molestation and drunken driving, making for a sour end to the otherwise splendid tournament. The charges were later dropped. monwealth Games in Canada, Syed Modi retained it four years later. Modi is not there to enjoy Kashyap's glory in 2014. A bronze medalist in the Delhi Games, — Hemant Hemmady, Virar Kashyap hit a purple patch in the first game but lost momentum in the second, only to regain confiBY winning the last Gold for India dence to win the coveted medal in in the Commonwealth Games at a close contest. Immediately after Glasgow, Kayshap cornered glory achieving the Gold Medal, he reto end India's 32-year-old wait for moved his t-shirt in Ganguly style a men's singles title. This was to show his happiness and saw India's third Gold in the event. skywards to thank God. Kudos to While Prakash Padukone had won Kayshap for the stupendous show. — S Abhisheck Ramaswamy, Sion the Gold Medal in the 1978 Com-

at our contingent's splendid showing at the podium was turned into humiliation when news of the scandal broke out. The charges were later dropped.

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athak danseuse Rajeshwari Kumar got her taleem under the aegis of Kathak exponent Rajendra Gangani of the Jaipur gharana. She attained respectful identity as a Kathak dancer through her dedication towards this dance form. Rajeshwari has performed at several international platforms in countries like UAE, USA, UK and several more. She was awarded the title of ‘Shringar Mani’ by esteemed Sur Shingar Sansad in Mumbai. She spoke to James Manickam about her art. Rajeshwari has been promoting Kathak by educating young kids and ladies through her institute ‘Sancharee’ which she established in 2005 at Mira Road, in Thane district. Today she has 23 students who are learning Kathak in three

different levels – one, two and three. The students from age seven to 50 are a bundle of joy and exuberance in her classes. When asked why they were learning this dance form, they responded in unison: We want to become professional Kathak dancers like our guru. Rajeshwari’s husband is a theatre actor for the past 25 years and her daughter Gamak G A Sinha (7) is learning the dance since she was just one year old! Speaking to the ADC, Rajeshwari said in a soft spoken voice: “I am forced to forget everything that is past. Dimaag ki power bhool jaane se badthi hain aur gyaan dimaag se hridhay mein utarthi hain. And from the heart you keep learning every day.”

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We are sure that you have a long list of complaints about your partner. And, we are also sure that you air your grievances quite often — whether it is at a night out with your girlfriends or in the form of an emotional diary entry. However, today we are going to give the other side a chance. The Woman’s World Team speaks to men across the city, to find out what habits their better halves have that get on their nerves

omen, listen up. We know that most of you think you’re perfect, but — surprise! We all have certain habits that (often unknowingly) are driving your husband or boyfriend crazy. Out of respect and love for you, they may not be very vocal about them, but when they sulk or walk out of the room, there is mostly always a reason! If you think that’s not true, read on as we give a few men the chance to speak their mind about habits that annoy them.

Unable to take criticism If all your discussions with your partner end with him saying, ‘Forget it, you’ll never understand,’ your case is similar to that of 52-year-old doctor, Arun Kumar Walia. He tells us, “Although I love my wife to bits, I’m not fond of her inability to take criticism constructively. She ends up thinking that I am insulting her, when I am just being honest. A good example is when I say something about her cooking; it always tastes great but sometimes, the flavour goes awry and if I voice my opinion, it inevitably leads to a fight.”

>> Today we give the men a chance to air their grievances and tell us what they hate about their partners

not romantic enoUgh We are going to be honest — even we were a little surprised when Himanshu Wadhwa told us about the one thing that annoys him about his girlfriend. The 23year-old student, who seems to be a romantic at heart, tells us, “I don’t like it when my partner stays away from flaunting the fact that we are in a

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relationship, especially on social media. The reason? Pyaar kiya to darna kya! (why fear when you’re in love) I think that if we live in a society where it is alright to put up pictures with a drink in our hands, we can put up a message that shows the world that we are together.”

about to get married in a few weeks and I couldn’t be happier. There is nothing about her that I dislike, but I would love it if she slept a little less. This way, we would get the opportunity to spend even more time together. But, I am not really complaining, I think she is perfect the way she is.”

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Before you get offended by Sampath Kotagiri’s statement and ask ‘Who doesn’t like to sleep?!’ read what the 32-year-old consultant has to say. He tells us, “We are

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accept that sometimes, we don’t understand them either. Anuj Bhagia, a 31-year-old marketing manager, tells us, “The traffic and presence of bad drivers ensure that you spend a lot of time travelling, because of which you spend less time at home. This becomes a reason for my wife to crib about the amount of ‘quality’ time that I spend with her. This makes me hate both the city and at times, my wife.”

singing questionable songs 23-year-old media professional, Sameer Bharde hates when his girlfriend starts to sing! He says, “It really gets on my nerves when my girlfriend starts singing terrible songs from films such as Dabangg and Main Tera Hero, in a nasal tone. I suspect that she does it on purpose, just to annoy me.” Well, if his girlfriend is reading this, if you’re actually doing it on purpose, all we are going to say is — it’s working!

neeDless shopping >> For quite a few men, anger and a refusal to accept that they are wrong, are habits that they find annoying in their partners Continued from pg 13 « and communication manager, tells us, “My wife is the best in the world, but there are a few things that I dislike about her. For example, she hates socialising while I, on the other hand, enjoy meeting new people. Also, she cannot control her anger and she starts breaking things, which hurts me a lot... financially! I wouldn’t mind if she breaks me, instead of the furniture in the house.” We aren’t quite sure whether he was joking with his last statement, but we really hope that he was!

Doesn’t let go Every relationship has a stage where all that a couple does, is fight. 23-year-old Nitin S., a management trainee, seems to be going through that stage. He tells us, “I think it is impossible for me to have a discussion with my girlfriend without it turning into an argument. In her world, there is absolutely no concept of a calm discussion. Worst of all, she remembers the tiniest disagreements from years ago, and uses them as ammunition to fuel the fight. The discussion can never remain objective. No matter why the fight starts, it eventually becomes very personal and nasty.” All we can say is, hold on Nitin, you’ll get there.

never wrong! If men don’t remember almost half of the things that their girlfriends/ wives tell them, isn’t it fair that women should be allowed to be right, all the time? 27-year-old sales manager, Yajvin Chopra doesn’t seem to think so. He tells us, “My girlfriend just can’t accept when she is wrong. No matter what the discussion is about, she can never be wrong! The lengths to which she can go to

prove that she is right, literally drive me up the wall. There’s just no winning with her. Although I absolutely adore her, I have given up all hope and know that no matter what happens, I am never going to see her accept that she’s wrong.”

health obsesseD Too much of a good thing can be bad, and caring too much about your partner can annoy him! Varun Shah, a 32-year-old HR executive tells us, “My wife is extremely committed to keeping our family healthy, but she just doesn’t know where to draw the line. She is very regimental, and gets upset with me for not keeping up my exercise routine or sticking to my diet. I try hard to stay healthy and fit, because I understand that it is for my own good, but sometimes, because I spend long hours at the office, it is impossible to abide by a strict schedule. I wish she understood my problem, but she gets furious most of the time.” Think of it this way girls, when you’re PMS-ing, a little show of love and affection will help, but your partner bombarding you with chocolates and flowers every few hours, without giving you a moment of peace — you wouldn’t want that, would you?

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Here’s another complaint related to shopping. 29-year-old media professional Avadhoot Khanolkar says, “The one thing I hate the most about my girlfriend, is that she often buys things without thinking of their utility and within a few months, we have to throw them into our storeroom.”

a little stubborn 30-year-old, visual effects artist, Davis Curry tells us, “It’s really annoying when my fiancée behaves like she knows it all (which she actually doesn’t) and then tries to play it down by saying, ‘I knew that was going to happen.’ In other words, she is too stubborn to admit she is sometimes wrong.” The fact that this is coming up for the second time in this story should mean that this is an actual problem, right? Well, no; in case men haven’t realised yet, we are never wrong!

Doesn’t unDerstanD my position We believe that this works both ways. Men often don’t understand us and we should

makes me jealous We think that what Uday Mahale has to say about what annoys him about his wife, is the best way to end this story. The 58-year-old corporate executive, tells us, “It annoys me that she is retired and I still have to wake up at five in the morning to go to work!”

too much winDow shopping Shopping! We all knew this was going to come up sooner or later. Dennis Taraporewala, 40year-old brand strategist, tells us, “When we’re at a mall, my wife will look at every possible option of what she wants to buy, before finally selecting the one thing that had caught her attention and drawn her into the shop in the first place!” Okay to be honest, Dennis’ grievance holds some truth — but it is only because

>> Do you like to sing? Well, if you don’t pick your songs wisely, you might end up annoying your boyfriend!

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hen you ask Kylie Flavell about her show, she will tell you that she wanted to create something that would encourage people who watched it to follow their heart. To her, that meant leaving her job, moving from Australia to Italy, finding Patrick Drake on a video blog and convincing him to move to Italy and join her. The result is When Patrick met Kylie — A Love of Food Story, a food show that airs from Monday to Friday, at 8pm on FOX Life. We spoke to the cheerful couple about the show, their journey and how they fell for each other while filming it. Kylie, you’ve had an eventful career! Tell us a little bit about it. Kylie: I was a journalist, a magazine editor and a publisher. I love to write and I am fascinated by people’s stories. Whether I am interviewing someone on camera, or for an article, I think everyone has a story to tell and this is what you will see our show. I end up meeting so many different people! From a shepherd in the mountains and young fashionistas in a nightclub, to a fisherman on an island — I just can’t help talking to strangers! You left a successful career behind to start over — was that scary? Kylie: I am lucky to have very supportive parents. They always said to me, “Whatever you want, go after it. Follow your heart. You’re only limited by your imagination.” Tell us about how you met Patrick. Kylie: I told him that I knew it sounded insane, but he should fly to Rome to meet me in person. I knew that once he got to Italy, he would be seduced! Fortunately, Patrick has an incredible sense of adventure and he loved the idea of being impetuous. I had been planning this show for nearly two years before I met him. It was so hard to convince everyone involved, that a girl they had never heard of could be the producer, creator and the host. It’s amazing that this turned into a real-life romance — like a fairytale! Kylie: Isn’t it crazy? People write to us constantly saying “But, tell us the truth — did it really happen like it says in the trailer of your show?” Even some of the TV networks were not entirely convinced by our story. Both Patrick and I are very romantic and so, although it seems strange to other people, to us it feels like it was meant to be. We both get a thrill from turning our daydreams into reality. I think I was very lucky to find a kindred spirit in Patrick. Most people would have received my email and dismissed it as something frivolous, but he flew to another country to meet a girl he’d never met before. Of course, we never guessed that we would end up falling in love. So, how did you fall for each other? Kylie: Patrick wakes up and wants to savour each detail of every day. He puts on music as soon as we wake up and we cook breakfast together and dance around like little children. Some adults lose the joy in simple things — but not Patrick. Patrick: You mean, aside from her smile, her laugh, energy and joie de vivre...? We both have this burning feeling that life is not to be spectated

MUMBAI | THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2014 — it’s an adventure and every day should be filled with positivity and laughter. That sounds exaggerated, but since we both feel the same way, it works out perfectly for us!

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Did you have instant chemistry? Patrick: Yes! I think we both saw the slightly reckless look in each other’s eyes! The first night we met, I remember seeing her waiting for me at the station. I recognised her big smile and she threw her arms around me. It was like we’d known each other for years! Kylie: Even though we were filming until well past midnight, we would go back to our hotel and stay up talking until sunrise, because we were both so excited. In fact, you can see in the show that we are always buzzing and this is because we had to drink so much Italian espresso to counter the sleep deprivation! Patrick, how do you go from being a lawyer — to this?! Patrick: This story can be a book too! Everyone says you should base your work on your passion. That’s easier said than done, because passions don’t pay your bills. I decided I’d had enough of being a lawyer and my passion was teaching people how to cook. So, I started making YouTube videos and secretly working in the kitchen of my law firm and other restaurants in London. A few months later, I resigned. My boss asked me if I was going to another law firm and I said, “No, I want to be a chef and have a TV show.” I will never forget his expression. You’re also head chef of Hello Fresh — tell us a little bit about that. Patrick: I started Hello Fresh two

>> Kylie and Patrick went from being strangers to falling in love while filming their TV show, When Patrick Meets Kylie — A Love of Food Story

For the love oF Food Kylie Flavell & Patrick Drake took their love for food all the way to Italy and turned it into a popular food show. Rhea Dhanbhoora talks to the couple to find out more

years ago. We send customers my recipes with a chilled box containing exactly portioned-out ingredients that they will need for the recipes. We sent out 10 boxes of food in the first week and this year, millions of people around the UK will be eating my meals. It’s exciting to think we’re changing how people eat! I want to show people how simple it is to cook at home. My next project is to create the ultimate online course — 130 short videos teaching you everything you need to know about cooking. I’m calling it, The 60 Second Chef. What was your favourite episode? Patrick: I have always loved Tuscany. It is so beautiful and cinematic. We stayed with an adorable family and saw how much happiness a simple life of good food and company can bring. I also indulged in one of my

favourite sports — polo. We went to a farm where I played chukkas against an Argentine gaucho. To see who won, you’ll have to watch the episode! Kylie: I think you will see around the Tuscany, Agrigento and Milan episodes, that we had begun to flirt with each other on camera and you can see that we were realising that maybe we were more than just friends. Actually, we were the last to realise this — the camera crew said that they could see it from day one! What advice would you give people looking for a happy ending? Kylie: I moved to Italy four years ago with the idea of making a TV show. If you are patient and work hard, you will succeed. The hardest part is finding something that makes you truly happy. You need to be honest

with yourself and forget about ego, money and people’s opinions. Both Patrick and I experienced rejection, but if you want a life that’s extraordinary, you need to be prepared to do things that the average person wouldn’t do. What’s next for you guys? Kylie: I am filming a new show on the Amalfi Coast in Italy. No camera crew — just me. It’s exciting because no one has ever done this for a food and travel show and it means that I can capture many spontaneous moments and show people the real Italy. Once I finish filming it, I will soon start working on my own recipe book, as well as on a second book about chasing your dreams. Patrick: Aside from my company in London, I’m also working on the ultimate online cooking course.

n Current favourite dish: Seafood carpaccio. When fish is fresh, it is best eaten almost raw, just lightly marinated in lemon juice and olive oil. n Red wine or white? Here, on the Amalfi Coast where I live now, they serve big jugs of white wine with white peaches floating in it to sweeten it. n Pick-me-up food: I have such a sweet tooth, I could eat cake every day. n Dream destination (apart from Italy!) Actually, I have always wanted to visit India. Devdas is my favourite film! n Chocolate or ice-cream? This is torture! Not a fair question. I’d pick Italian cassata, which is an ice cream cake with pieces of chocolate in it. n Your chef/ cook show host inspirations: I love Sophie Dahl because I have enjoyed reading ever since I was a little girl. Her recipes are like poetry. n Three things we’d find in your fridge: Yoghurt, because it can be used in sweet or savoury recipes. Lemons, because they cleanse the palate. Leftover cake, because I am constantly baking! n What’s your go-to dish to make if you have unannounced guests: I make pasta from scratch even though everyone always says “No Kylie, why not just use supermarket pasta — it’s faster!” But, the taste is so much better and I find kneading the dough relaxing. n One ingredient that you just can’t stand: I don’t like processed foods and mass produced food. Everything tastes better when it is made by someone who loves you.

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n Current favourite dish: Chopped Mexican Salad with feta, baby spinach, black beans, lime, coriander, avocado, corn, raw peppers, grilled dukkah crusted chicken, sour cream and a side order of corn chips. I eat this every day. n Red wine or white? Peroni beer! n Dream destination: Big Sur and Yosemite in California — I love panoramas! n Chocolate or ice-cream: Chocolate ice-cream. n Your chef/ cook show host inspirations: Nigel Slater — he is a culinary genius and such a lovely person too! n Sweet or savoury?: Please don’t make me choose! n Three things we’d find in your fridge: Jalapeño chillies, coconut water and fresh Alphonso mango. n What’s your go-to dish to make if you have unannounced guests: My Mexican chopped salad! n One ingredient you can’t stand: Tripe

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Everything about this look seems to work for the sultry Mugdha, except the excessive ruffles at the waist and the draped front. Either one would have been fine but both together are just too much, especially on such a bright dress!

It took a while to look away from Amy’s bright lipstick. It doesn’t suit the pretty, light colour of her dress at all! We hate the hair too. With an updo and a lighter lipstick, this look would have worked.

Vanita Bhatia’s DIVAlicious, is holding an exciting, drool-worthy exhibition that will showcase some of the best ethnic wear designers. Dev Goswami talks to Vanita to find out more about the exhibition and her brand

>> Vanita Mehta tells us about DIVAlicious — a mobile fashion store that features designer clothes

Tell us about DIVAlicious — what was the inspiration behind this brand? Those who have known me, have seen me sporting high heels and lipstick and trying to give my friends and family makeovers since I was a child. Reading fashion magazines and staying updated with trends, has been a big part of my life. I always knew that I would end up doing something related to fashion and surprised everyone by being the youngest private banker instead. It was actually one of the best decisions I have ever made, as it helped me to gain an insight into what it takes to start your own venture. With my work experience and love for fashion, I decided to do something different. Since Dubai is a fashion hub and always welcomes brands from other cities, I set up DIVAlicious there. It is a mobile, one-day store that features new designers every season. The concept is simple and has been well-appreciated. You started off promoting relatively unknown designers. You were even associated with a store that pushes upcoming talent. Today, DIVAlicious is associated with big, established names from the fashion industry. Which group of designers have you had the most fun being associated with? To be honest, besides elite, celebrity designers who are an inspiration to upcoming designers, we will continue to showcase upcoming talent. After all, celebrity designers were once upcoming designers too and somebody had to promote them. If DIVAlicious can be a platform for upcoming talent and cater to the crowd, we will have it all! Both sets of designers are surprisingly the same for me, as they have similar requirements. Whether they are established or upcoming, we give them equal importance and recognition and ensure that they stay associated with DIVAlicious. Going through the list of designers that will be showcased at your event today, there’s a predominant touch of Indian and ethnic wear. Is this a conscious decision? Yes it is! Our theme for the season is Royal & Regal, keeping the upcoming festivities in mind. We have Rakshabandhan, Ganesh Chaturti, Diwali and then Eid in October. With so many festivities around the corner, women need outfits for every occasion. Our designers for ethnic attire include Neeta Lulla, Sonaakshi Raaj, Studio AV by Gaurav & Nitesh and Anshu Jain, SVA by Sonam & Paras Modi, Mehwish Mughal Indian Couture and Cilvana designs. For those who

have already done their festive shopping for the season, we also have designers showcasing their pret collections, such as Masaba known for her funky prints, Nishka Lulla for her dresses, Sonya for Vemb by Sonya Vajifdar for drapes & gowns, Khamsa for Turkish jewellery and Verushka for footwear. While we do have an ethnic and festive theme, we will ensure that every woman entering DIVAlicious finds something to indulge in. What would you say is the USP of DIVAlicious? What can fashionistas expect from your exhibition that is taking place today? Our strength lies in the fact that we are hosting established as well as upcoming designers. Whether you have come with the intention to shop-till-you-drop or with a budget in mind — we have it all! Our upcoming designers work under a budget for the pret and couture products, while our celebrity designers work on customising for those who don’t have any budget constraints. We also have lifestyle products and pret outfits for those who love to window shop — but I know you will end up buying something from our wide array of products! Tell us about relatively unknown brands or designers that you think are going to be big in the next few years and who fashionistas in the city need to know about? Some of my exhibitors, who always pull in a crowd and are fairly new include Bumble bee from Delhi, Cilvana designs from Dubai, Khamsa for unique Turkish jewellery, Shefali Prive from London — they are known for their unique designs every season and have regular clients who wait to shop from their collection. What are your personal, all-time favourite fashion styles? My style elegant and simple. Jeans and a shirt or a maxi dress with black kohl, a nice bag and footwear can dress you up and yet make you look elegant. In your opinion, what fashion trends are going to be a hit in the coming months? Crop tops are here to stay for sure; mix and match prints are the new fad and will be the trend for the upcoming season. With ethnic, it’s always long anarkalis with a mix of pastels and bright colours. The exhibition will be held at Four Seasons Hotel, Worli from 11am to 8pm. Contact 9920169999 for more information.

Vanita’s faVourites Vanita tells us about some of her personal favourite collections that you can look forward to at her exhibition today. 1) MasaBa: Prints which can be work for any occasion. Elegant yet dressy. 2) sonaakshi raaj: Saree gowns for ethnic occasions. Easy to wear and looks better than a sari itself! 3) Cilvana Designs: Fusion attire for parties or formal occasions. Each outfit is so different that it makes a woman stand out from the rest. 4) sVa by sonam & Paras Modi: Elaborate styles and an innovative design, this is a must have in each DIVA’s wardrobe. >> Masaba’s elegant yet dressy collection is among Vanita’s favourites

If you look at Hrishita from the waist up, she looks gorgeous. Her hair frames her face well, her makeup is spot on and the colour and style of the top half of her dress is perfect. However, we get to the lehengadrape-bedsheet look she’s sporting from the waist down and we can’t help but cringe.

This is a heavy look, but it’s really working for Richa. She looks well turned out and her clever placement of drape and pallu means that she is showing just the right hint of tummy. The black, gold and pink combination works well for her. We’re not very fond of her necklace though.

Unfortunately for Sonakshi, she hasn’t managed to pull off quite the ethereal look with this outfit. Instead, she looks like she stepped out in a slightly embellished nightgown! We like her pink lipstick, but even her sideswept hair can’t save this look.

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There is a smart, young girl who recently joined my team as an intern. She always does a good job when she is assigned a task, but while she completes work within the deadlines, I often find her talking on the phone for hours together, or taking really long lunches and chatting with other colleagues over what can only be described as an hour-long coffee break. Although she finishes all the work assigned to her on time, she squanders away half of her day dillydallying and idly surfing the internet. I want to correct her attitude, but don’t know how to broach the subject, because she is doing her work well. What do you suggest? — Payal Singhal, lower Parel dear Payal, Your new intern may be a sharp worker, but her attitude is all over the place. She seems to think that once she has finished her work, she has the right to do whatever she wants to with her time. The easiest way to tackle the situation, without making it awkward, would be to increase her work load a little, or to switch up the kind of tasks that you usually assign to her. This will also keep her occupied for longer, and help her get the most learning out of the internship. You can also ask her to send you a daily report. When she realises that she doesn’t have much to show for her day spent in the office, she will herself ask you for more work, in order to complete her internship fruitfully. If all else fails, assign her to assist your juniors and get her hands dirty with actual, everyday work. Since you mentioned that she is competent, she might actually end up being a great help. Send your questions to womansworld@afternoondc.in before Wednesday

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Tech To The rescue

Do you constantly lose track of all the things that you are supposed to do through the day? Are you wondering how you can convert your long commute home into something productive? Dev Goswami & Rhea Dhanbhora help you out by telling you what great productivity applications you should download

Platform: Online, Windows, Mac OS, Android, iOS The ease of use that this app offers makes Google Drive one of the best productivity tools out there. It creates a folder on your desktop, where you can save documents, excel sheets, presentations and PDFs. These are then saved on the Google Drive cloud storage (Google gives you 15GB of free storage for your Drive and Gmail requirements), which you can later access and edit on your phone, tablet or on another computer.

your appointments don’t clash with each other. It syncs with your email calendar to ensure that you avoid conflicting entries and even lets you create polls where people can tell you whether they are available on particular dates and lets them RSVP to events.

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>> Work on different devices, keep track of your time and work with our recommendation of work-based apps

rom being able to access your documents on different computers, phones and tablets, to being reminded about an important meeting a few hours before it is about to commence, technology can make you more productive if you know what applications (apps) to download. Read on as we give you our pick of some of the best work-related apps.

Cloud computing is still in its nascent form, but you can still make use of the ability to store your documents on a cloud and work on them on-the-go. These apps will serve the purpose perfectly.

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contacts you correspond with is one of the toughest and most confusing tasks. These apps will make your life easier.

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Platform: Android, iOS, Windows, Mac OS Available as a plug-in for Chrome, Firefox and Safari and an app for iOS and Android-based phones, Smatr Inbox by Xobni will make keeping track of your contacts extremely easy. The software compiles a list of everyone you’ve corresponded with over SMS, by email or through calls and gives you the complete information for a particular contact.

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Platform: Android, iOS, BlackBerry OS This app is perfect for those who work as administrators, or in back offices. Abukai Expenses makes the task of filing expense reports easier by letting you take pictures of receipts, which the app then compiles into a report.

Sort coNtactS Keeping track of all the different

camcard

Platform: iOS, Android This app costs `60 for iOS users and is free to use for a limited

amount of time on Android. CamCard is an excellent app, that scans physical business cards to give you a digital database. It also allows you to add notes and graphics to a particular contact. We think it’s pretty nifty!

Stay orGaNiSed While there are a plenty of notetaking apps, some apps offer reminders and allow you to make schedules to make your life easier. Take a look:

reScuetime

Platform: Online, Android Understanding where you spend your time can help you manage and plan your day better. RescueTime is a plug-in and an app that does just that. It tracks all your activity — including online browsing, time spent on calls or certain apps — and gives you a report telling you exactly where you spent your time. You can even set up alerts or block lists.

doodle.com

Platform: Online Doodle.com allows you to schedule a meeting or even a night-out, while making sure that

StayfocuSd

Platform: Chrome browser If you feel as though you spend too much time on needless websites — social media or otherwise — you need to download this plug-in for the Chrome browser. From blocking certain URLs, to setting a timer that will block a website after a certain time, Stayfocusd reminds you to go back to work and will help ensure that you don’t waste your productive hours. It is highly customisable and lets you choose what websites to block.

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>> Travel by private transport instead of using public transport when you’re pregnant

dOnaTe Old clOThes

If, like every other woman, there are items in your closet that you don’t wear any more, it’s time to clear out your closet and donate the clothes that you never wear, says Yamini Walia church Most churches in the city will accept your old clothes as a donation. While some churches donate them to their staff members, there are others who donate old clothes to the less privileged. For more information, contact a church near you.

online Websites Donating clothes on online websites such as eBay, Quickr and Olx is also a good option. Simply put up an advertisement describing the condition of your clothes and you will soon find someone who needs them. You can also contact people who have already posted advertisements regarding the donation of clothes and ask them about their experience.

nGos There are several NGOs, such as the Umang Foundation and Adarshmay Trust that accept used clothes as donations. These organisations have several centers across the city. So, you can visit any centre that is convenient for you and drop off your clothes.

Goonj

A bumpy journey The sorry state of our roads and bad public transport are a cause for concern if you’re pregnant and need to travel frequently. However, as long as you follow these tips, there is no need to put a blanket ban on your travel plans. Dev Goswami tells you more

hen you’re pregnant, it’s obvious that you’re going to be scared of the slightest jolt while travelling. Not only can this be painful, but the smallest of accidents can also harm you and your baby. So, it is no wonder that from doctors, to friends and family, everyone advises you to be extremely cautious when you’re travelling — whether it is within the city, or when you’re travelling to another city or country. Read on as we give you a few helpful suggestions that will help ensure your safety and comfort when you’re pregnant and travelling. in the city: Surprisingly, it is travelling within the city that you need to be more worried about than travelling to another destination. With pot-hole filled roads, and rickshaws and buses that look like they need urgent repair, you are always going to be at the risk of jolty rides or being stuck in a rickety vehicle. So, try and arrange for private transport. If you must travel by public transport, travel in taxis as they have better suspension than rickshaws or buses. This means that even if the roads are bad, you won’t feel the effects as severely as you would in a rickshaw. Also, it should go without saying that you should always ask the driver to drive slowly and carefully and to avoid bumpy lanes.

Wear comfortable clothes: One of the most important aspects of travelling when you’re pregnant is to make sure that you wear comfortable clothes. Tight clothes will not only stress you out, they are difficult to move in. From moving between modes of transport to climbing stairs and even sitting, simple, everyday actions will be much harder to perform if your clothes are making you feel uncomfortable and constricted. So, wear loose clothing that allows you to move easily. When you’re travelling overseas: If you’re going on a vacation or visiting another country for a business trip, research the diseases that you might be at risk of contracting in different countries. Then, visit your gynecologist to see whether he/ she recommends you take any precautionary medication or vaccines. Flying: While the actual experience of travelling by plane will be hassle-free, you need to plan it perfectly. First of all, get a goahead from your gynecologist and find out whether there are any precautions than you need to take. Ruchi Mehta a senior manager from Samsonite, shares a tip from her personal experience, “As long as you haven’t experienced any complications, the safest time to fly when you’re pregnant is during the

second trimester. By this time, morning sickness is likely to have subsided, energy levels are higher and the risk of going into labour is low.” Ruchi also adds that while commercial planes are fine, smaller, nonpressurised aircrafts such as helicopters are not safe, as the low levels of oxygen can impact your baby’s health. Remember, airlines also have their own set of rules and regulations vis a vis pregnant women. Make sure to do your research before your journey.

Goonj is a movement that is dedicated towards re-using clothing and other underutilised material, moving beyond charity, in order to turn it into a resource for development. Over the last ten years, Goonj has grown as a mass movement among urban and rural masses. They make products from the strands and shreds of clothing that you have donated.

thriFt stores Thrift stores such as Back Alley resell clothing at rock-bottom prices, which make them affordable to low-income families. Thrift stores are mostly for profit, but you can still serve the community by donating your unwanted clothes. You can contact Back Alley through their Facebook page — www.facebook.com/BackAlley101

Minor precautions

l When you’re travelling alone, always make

sure that you carry a fully-charged phone along with a bottle of water. l If you’re travelling long distances in a car, take periodic breaks to stretch your legs and relax sore muscles. l Remember to visit your doctor if you’re involved in an accident, no matter how minor, or if you experience pain during or after travelling. l Always wear a seat-belt when you’re travelling in a car and support your belly by using pillows or blankets. l Plan your trip down to the T. A well-planned excursion ensures that you don’t end up over-exerted. l Don’t try any sporting activities unless you have cleared them with your doctor.

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My brother is seven years younger than me and is a lovely guy. I am truly grateful for him in my life. It is nice to be the shorter sibling and still be looked up to. We missed the whole fighting stage because of the age difference. He is now in college and I work.

Relationship

Milestones When you are in a relationship, every passing day, month and year signifies something special. Yamini Walia tells you about a few relationship milestones

rom the first time you held hands to the first time you kissed, everything signals a growth in your relationship. Even the most seemingly unimportant moments can prove to be pivotal while building a relationship. This may not apply to all couples, but in most cases, these milestones hold true.

No coNcrete plaN When you first start dating, your dates will always be pre-planned, whether it is to watch a film or go out for dinner. So, the first time you decide to meet each other with absolutely no plan in mind, marks a big step forward in your relationship. This is an indicator that you really like the person and that your main aim is to spend time with each other, without accomplishing anything.

First time embarrassmeNt Imagine the two of you are in a bed together, when suddenly, you hear your partner let one rip, loud enough for your neighbour to have heard. Sure, you are taken by surprise, but this doesn’t affect you at all. This milestone marks a deep level of intimacy and usually happens when you have touched the one-month mark.

i disagree... You have been lying about your love of soccer and trying to hide your boredom every time he switches channels to watch a game. But, as soon as you hit the three-month mark, your hatred for soccer casually slips out. This is a sign of a stable relationship. Once

you know that he is here to stay, you will become more honest with him. However, don’t get offended when he tells you that the cooking shows you watch are not his cup of tea!

My boyfriend recently proposed to me and while I’m elated, he seems to have gone overboard with his attempt to get me to gel with his family. The idea is a sweet one, but his mother and sister now accompany us on every outing. I’ve known his parents and sister for about four years and we get along well. But, these forced outings, courtesy my over-eager fiancé, are putting us all in a spot. His family always feel a little awkward to be a

Over the last few years he has given me... diamond earrings of a low carat, but still expensive, a really nice watch and a fancy perfume!

partNers or Not! You are not sure about how to introduce him to your friends — are you just close friends, or partners? But, the first time he addresses you as his girlfriend, you know that your relationship is for real. This usually happens around two months into a relationship and proves that you are seriously involved with each other.

meet my Family So, a year has flown by and it’s time for you to meet his family. It may sound scary, but the bottom line is that he wants to introduce you to the people he is closest to and wants you to know where he comes from. Obviously, you are expected to do the same. These visits are the key to unlocking greater love and intimacy.

First tragedy

I know he can’t afford these luxurious items. And I know he often goes without stuff himself! The next morning he was coming over. I got my hair styled, dressed up a bit, bought cupcakes for our coffee break, had conversations with him in my head... Then he rang the bell and I got so nervous, I turned off the lights and pretended not to be at home!

Life is not a bed of roses. So, when you have been together for a long time, you are bound to face a tragedy together — whether it is the death of a loved one, or a generally trying situation. As a couple, this allows you to gain a greater appreciation of the relationship you have with one another. If you come out of the experience more comfortable with each other, you’ll know that your partner is the one!

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This is not a real problem, but I am a bit concerned. You see, every year on Raksha Bandhan I am truly happy to have my brother there for me. Every year, he makes a really big deal about getting me something. I mean, he treats Raksha Bandhan as if it were more important than my birthday! No pretty blouse or box of chocolates makes the cut for him.

part of the forced outing and are slightly agitated. I don’t know how to tell him that he needs to slow things down a little. Help! — ruchika mehta, andheri (w) dear ruchika, Your fiancé seems to be really excited about your engagement. While there is no doubting his commitment towards your relationship, in his excitement to ensure that everything goes smoothly, he is trying a bit too hard. Gently suggest that his family may

have other things planned, when he asks them to join you on every outing. If he doesn’t get the hint, tell him that forcing these things will only make everyone feel awkward. Decide on spending time with his family once or twice a week and stick to the schedule. Gradually making your way into each other’s lives is a much better idea than socialising in a forced, staged setting.

"How do i tell him to not get me such expensive stuff? I love him and I love seeing the look on his face when he gives me a gift that he knows I will love. He is my little brother and I love him. He doesn’t need to put himself in debt just to make me happy — Deedee a) Set a challenge this year, of a reasonable spending limit. b) He is obviously saving all year long to give you these gifts. Accept them since it makes him happy. What a lucky sister you are! c) This might be more serious than you think. Does he have a source of income? How can he afford these items at his age? Is he involved in some illegal business? LAST WEEK: Tara-Rum-Pum should pick Option C: It is normal to admire your boss, but try not to develop a crush on him!

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‘awareness of the experience’ and the level of ‘decision’. If you are experiencing attraction and are aware of what you are experiencing, it is OK till that point. But when you nurse and nurture this attraction in your fantasies, and also want to translate your fantasies into reality, I must say that you are walking on a “self-destructive path”. Get out of this situation immediately. Do not nurse or nurture, but in fact ‘actively’ discourage thoughts of this woman. What you need to do is to get going in the real world and mingle with those in your age group. There are a lot of attractive young women of your age out there, if only you will come out of your internal world. Make an active effort to be available to newer ‘real’ relationships. Also focus your energies on career-building and other creative pursuits. You have a long way to go, so work towards creating a real, fulfilling and meaningful life for yourself.

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I am 20-year-old college student. I am sexually attracted to a 41-year-old single woman staying in our society. Very often I masturbate fantasising about having sex with her. I feel like proposing a real sexual relationship with her. Should I do it? SHE is 41 years and you are 20. The biologically maturing man in you is feeling attracted to a biologically full-blown woman. That is a natural occurrence. But a human being is not just confined to his biology. He has been gifted with 'discrimination', something that animals do not possess. Use this power to discriminate and discern, and you will see for yourself that

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is very high. Almost immediately after ejaculation, he goes through a ‘refractory phase’ in which he loses his erection, he crashes and all his systems gear down. The refractory period changes from person to person. However after the refractory period, which could be twenty minutes to a few hours, one can get an equally good erection once again. The level of second erection depends on the level of excitement and stimulation. Heart To Heart Counselling Centre runs Certificate courses in Counselling & Sex Education at 10 Jerbai Baug, Byculla (E), Mumbai-27. Tel: 22184528 / 9821093902. Email: hthindia@gmail.com www.hearttoheartindia.net

What the cards say: You will have an advantage Path: Use this opportunity constructively to gain ascendancy. Don’t exploit this to be unfair Ally: Take help from Virgo who will be objective. Avoid advice from Sagittarius Card for the week: Tarot key no X The Wheel of Fortune. It is spinning in your favour. Make the most of it and work through your problems

What the cards say: Give and nurture Path: Be gentle. Your role is to care for the weak. Don’t be callous. Compassion will lead to growth Ally: Libra will give you good advice. Avoid Gemini who will encourage your casual attitude Card for the week: Tarot key no III The Empress. The card invites you to give in abundance and you will get back many folds. Generosity and caring are the key to happiness

What the cards say: Anger will beget anger Path: Understand the cause and flow with humility. Don’t play one-upman-ship. Let go Ally: Your ally this week is the steady Taurus Card for the week: Tarot key no XII The Hanged Man. Surrender leads to a transformation. Let go and He will take care of all your needs

What the cards say: Your desires are not justified Path: Greed will have to go. Don’t avoid self enquiry and appraisal. It could liberate you Ally: Water sign Scorpio will show compassion. Stay away from Aquarius Card for the week: Tarot key no IX The Hermit. You need to be wise and objective. Be a light unto yourself. See the truth as it is and not as you want it to be. The Hermit will show you the path

What the cards say: You will be powerful this week and will attract love Path: Pursue what you want. Don’t be rigid. If you are flexible you will gain ascendency Ally: Aquarius shows you to be less emotional. Avoid Pisces who could fan your emotions Card for the week: Tarot key no XIV Temperance, which says that balance and healing is at hand

What the cards say: Things will need to be faced Path: Courage and faith will see you through. Don’t get confused or afraid Ally: Capricorn will be rational. Stay away from Cancer. They will make you pity yourself Card for the week: Tarot key no XII The Hanged Man. Surrender and things will turn in your favour. Accept what is ordained and let go all preoccupation

What the cards say: You will fulfill a duty admirably Path: Trust your instinct and your intuition. Don’t doubt yourself. But be confident Ally: The water sign Scorpio will help you deal with your uncertainties. Don’t tangle with Capricorn who will deflate your enthusiasm Card for the week: Tarot key no XI Justice. You will get what you deserve. If you have done good you will be rewarded but if you have done wrong, nemesis is at hand

What the cards say: Connect Path: Put aside self and flow with love. Don’t be preoccupied with yourself or your ego It will lead you no where. Ally: Virgo will show you the truth. Be careful of Aquarius who could make you more selfish Card for the week: Tarot Key no XIII Death. Change has been brewing in your life. Allow it to impact you. Stop resisting change. It is good for you

What the cards say: Think things through Path: Look for fresh perspectives. Don’t be fixed or prejudiced Ally: A balanced Taurus will stabilise you. Avoid Aries and their impulsive ways Card for the week: Tarot key no XVIII The Moon. Use the creativity of the Moon. You will have heightened sensitivity to all artistic pursuits, dreams and imagination, poetry and beauty

What the cards say: You could be passing the buck on Path: Take the bull by the horn. Don’t brood and escape from reality Ally: The Cancer will be a good friend. Avoid Pisces and their negative imagination Card for the week: Tarot key no III The Empress. Nurture and you will be nurtured. There is great abundance in nature and in you. Connect with it

What do the cads say: Be sincere and connect with your emotions Path: Take a decision and bring things to a conclusion. Don’t be cunning or clever. You will fall Ally: Look to generous Leo to show you the way. Avoid clinging to Cancer Card for the week: Tarot key no XX Judgement. You will see beyond the obvious and gain ascendency in all decisions

What the cards say: Be your own man Path: Voice your opinions and stick to them. Don’t Be swept by only feelings, use your mind as well Ally: Seek advise from stable Taurus. Stay away from Gemini who could be cold Card for the week: Tarot key no XVII The Star. Insight will ease your burden. Understanding will bring love and joy

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4.1% is an ambitious target. The government will achieve it if it does want. It has done before. But how it achieves it is what is important. India has capacity to bring its fiscal under control because we don’t spend too much as fraction of GDP. Where we do a less good job is collecting revenues. So broad basing revenue collection process...Expanding the base is the way we can do it (bring fiscal deficit under control).

Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan BUSINESS BRIEFS MCX Witnesses Highest Delivery In Gold

Markets Slump On Global Cues

NSE India: S&P CNX Nifty — Daily Market Report for: Thursday (August 7, 2014) (Based on the activity of the previous trading day) by Dominic Rebello

REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY: The Nifty fell substantially on Wednesday (August 06, 2014) a net 74.50 points (0.96%) and closed at the 7672 point level. The market opened down with a gap at the 7726 points level. It then rose and registered the day’s high at the 7740 points level at 11.51 a.m. The index then declined sharply and registered the day’s low at the 7658 points level at 3.18 p.m. and then turned into a range bound movement until closing at the day. The Nifty remained below its previous close throughout the session, moved in a range of 82 points and closed below the psychologically important 7700 points level. Sentiment was bearish and amongst the 50 Nifty stocks 38 were losers, while just 12 stocks closed in the green. All the sectoral indices barring IT and technology closed in the red. Substantial selling was witnessed in metal, banking and realty stocks.

Overall Market Strength/Weakness: The indicators and oscillators discussed here are indicating a weak market with a negative bias.

Support Levels: For short-term traders the immediate main support is at the 7471 points level. The next support is at the 7321 points level.

Resistance Levels The immediate main resistance is at the 7896 points level. The next resistance is at the 7954 points level.

Pivot Point Analysis: For intra-day traders the support and resistance levels are calculated according to the pivot point theory and are: Pivot point = 7691 (This is the level where the trend is likely to change during intra-day). Support (1) = 7640. TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: Support (2) = 7609. Volume: Volume (Qty shares) decreased 5.64%. This change is Resistance (1) = 7722. small and indicates a moderate participation by investors. Resistance (2) = 7773. Market Breadth: Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was negative. Amongst all the traded stocks, 732 were gainers, 834 were losers and 51 remained unchanged. Slow Stochastic Indicator: The Slow Stochastic Oscillator is in the neutral zone. The Slow K line in the Stochastic Oscillator is below the slow D line (negative if it continues).

RSI Indicator: The RSI is above the 40 level but is now declining (negative if it continues).

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

OUTLOOK FOR TODAY: On Japanese candlestick patterns the index had formed a long black body candle. In fact yesterday’s candle is almost like a Black Marubozu candle. (A Black Marubozu forms when the open equals the high and the close equals the low). This is negative. Further, the index has dropped below its 5, 15 and 25 days moving averages in a single session. Moreover, the velocity parameters which were neutrally trended have now again turned negative. All thes e indicate a nega ti ve.bias and the poss ibil ity of a fur ther decline unfolding.Investors are advised to avoid buying at current levels.

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ADX Indicator & DI Lines: The +DI line is above the –DI line but both lines are converging (negative if it continues). The ADX is falling while the Market Index is falling, which indicates that the present down trend is decreasing in strength. Moving Averages (Trend Indicators) The index: Has dropped below its 5-day average (at 7685) Negative. Has dropped below its 15-day average (at 7717) Negative. Has dropped below its 25-day average (at 7678) Negative. Is above its 200-day average (at 6698) Positive.

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

Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd. (MCX) has witnessed highest delivery of 1100 kg in MCX Gold August 2014 contract. The last time delivery in MCX crossed 1000 kg-mark was in April 2013, much prior to the imposition of Commodity Transaction Tax and other events that led to turmoil in the commodity markets. Deliveries dipped to 4 kg in February 2014, but started reviving from June 2014 onwards. “Such high delivery bears ample testimony of high hedging interests and hedgers’ faith in the MCX gold contract”, says P. K. Singhal, Executive Vice President of MCX. He further added, the “MCX gold contract has always proved to be hedgers’ paradise, and one of the best instruments available for risk management. Studies have revealed that MCX has the best hedging efficiency across Indian exchanges. Its role in price discovery is well known.”

Britvic Enters India, Launches Soft Drinks In 10 Cities

Britvic, one of the leading soft drinks companies in Europe, yesterday announced the launch of its global kids’ brand, Robinsons Fruit Shoot in India, its first in the Asian market. The four flavours launched for the Indian market are: Apple-Blueberry, Strawberry-Raspberry, Apple-Pear and Mango. “Robinsons Fruit Shoot is one of the most successful innovations for Britvic and a brand that drives our international ambitionsto be one of the most admired soft drinks companies in the world,” said Simon Stewart, Managing Director, Britvic International. The company is launching Fruit Shoot drinks in 10 Indian cities to begin with and plans to tie up with large retail chains to promote the brand.

FIPB Clears 14 FDI Proposals Worth Rs 1,528 Cr

FIPB has approved foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals worth Rs 1,528.38 crore from 14 firms including ACME Solar Energy and Sinclairs Hotels. The proposals were considered by the Foreign Investment Promotion Board at its meeting held on July 4. It rejected the FDI proposals of six companies and deferred decision on seven others, said an official statement. Of the proposals approved, pharma company Laurus Labs will invest Rs 600 crore; ACME - Rs 275; Sinclairs Hotels - Rs 41.52 crore and Golden Agri Resources (India) Rs 485.9 crore.

Asus Launches Chromebox In India

PC and motherboard manufacturer Asus yesterday launched Chromebox, a compact home or office computer that runs on Chrome OS, in India. “There has been an increase in demand for small form factor mini and home theatre PCs and the Chromebox would be a great alternative for such applications,” Asus Country Head-Component Business Vinay Shetty told reporters here. The product has the latest Haswell processors and supports 4K ultra high definition video playback. Besides, it also has built in virus protection system and updates automatically. “With Intel’s latest Haswell processors and 4k ultra high definition video playback and running Google’s Chrome OS, the Chromebox is a great new device for customers looking for a mini PC,” Shetty said.

PFS Approves Loans Of Over Rs 1,000 Cr To Power Projects

PTC India Financial Services (PFS) has approved loans of over Rs 1,000 crore to power projects, bulk of them in renewable energy space. At its board meeting, PFS approved project lending of a little over Rs 1,000 crore to established players with proven track record, official sources said. Refusing to divulge individual company details, sources said bulk of the projects are in renewable energy space. Loan of Rs 540 crore has been sanctioned for solar projects and Rs 265 crore for wind projects. Hydroelectric projects have got Rs 140 crore from PFS and capital thermal power plants another Rs 150 crore.

BROKERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS Religarecalls a ‘Buy’ on Indraprastha Gas CMP: Rs. 373

Target Rs. 435

Karvy calls a ‘Buy’ on Power Grid Corp CMP: Rs. 134

Target Rs. 154

Emkay calls a ‘Buy’ on Hero MotoCorp CMP: Rs. 2596

Target Rs. 2750

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Consumer Spending To Rebound Over Next Six Months NEWS FLASH

City Union Bank Q1 net profit up 10.1% Adani Ports Q1 net jumps 36% at Rs 568 cr Camlin Fine Sciences Q1 net profit up 10% at Rs 5.47 cr Amara Raja Batteries Q1 Net up 8% to Rs 106 cr Adani Power Q1 loss narrows to Rs 303 cr Max Life Q1 profit up 9% at Rs 102 cr Piramal Enterprises Q1 net profit at Rs 2,896 cr.

Continuous upward shift in plans to purchase big-ticket items post-election signals demand recovery

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Mangalore, Mumbai and Guwahati registered the best overall scores for onsumer spending is the month. bound for a gradual reGiving his views on the numbers covery” indicates ZyFin for July, Debopam Chaudhuri, Chief Research’s Consumer Outlook Index Economist, ZyFin Research, said, data for July 2014. This is based on “The index values suggest a distinct the “steady improvement in conupward shift in consumers’ willingsumers’ plans to make big-ticket ness to spend since the run up to purchases since April 2014, driven consumers. The index is based on a the NDA’s win at the general elecby a perceived improvement in eco- monthly survey of 4,000 consumers tions and subsequent government nomic conditions. Barring any rise in 18 cities across India. It captures formation. Current data reflects in inflationary pressures, an uptick interesting differences across cities higher spending plans on durables in actual sales of homes, vehicles and demographic consumer seg- and homes. Vehicle purchase sentiand durables can, therefore, be ex- ments, which is important given the ment is also on the mend. This pected over the next six months”. hugely heterogeneous urban Indian should culminate into better sales The Consumer Outlook Index, a population. volumes within the consumer secbarometer for consumer confiIn July 2014, of the 18 cities sur- tor in the upcoming festive period, a dence, reflects current and future veyed, 11 showed improvement in much-awaited deviation from weak spending plans, employment and consumer sentiment as compared sales trends observed over the past inflation outlook of urban Indian to the previous month. Hyderabad, two festive seasons.”

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India Set To Become 2nd Largest Steel Producer Mergers and acquisitions in in country's steel sector are likely to 'remain active', says ArcelorMittal By A Business Reporter

ndia's economic prospects have improved and is likely to see major reforms as the coalition era has ended with the new government's majority in the Lok Sabha, steel giant ArcelorMittal has said. It further said India is poised to become the second largest global steel producer, and mergers and acquisitions in in country's steel sector are likely to "remain active".

It may be noted that ArcelorMittal's proposed Rs 50,000- crore project in Jharkhand is stuck for over eight years now for want of regulatory clearances and land acquisition. It had scrapped Rs 50,000-crore project in Odisha last year on account of problems in land acquisition and securing ore linkages. The company had recently said that it continued to pursue greenfield projects in Jharkhand and Karnataka. "Economic prospects have im-

ITC, L&T, HUL Are India’s Most Admired Companies By A Business Reporter

MCG giant ITC is India's most admired company, followed by engineering major L&T and Hindustan Unilever Ltd, according to a list compiled by Fortune India with global management consultancy

Hay Group. ITC scored the highest on parameters such as corporate governance, endurance, social impact, product quality and employee empowerment. "This year, two criteria in particular, corporate governance and social impact, separated the Top 10 from the rest of the winners. ITC has topped the list by displacing group company TCS in 2014," Hay Group

India Country Head Sridhar Ganesan said. Second-ranked L&T has been rated highest on leadership while HUL has been rated highest on investment, talent development, product quality, leadership, innovativeness and global footprint. Maruti Suzuki, State Bank of India, TCS, Coca Cola, Samsung, Tata Motors and ONGC among the top 10 firms. "Peer admiration, especially on qualitative parameters is always difficult. And that's really what the survey boils down to; are you good enough for your equals to respect you," Fortune India Editor D N Mukerjea said. The research is based on the peer ranking methodology, which in its first phase covered 523 companies across the economy’s 15 key sectors. Around 443 respondents participated to rank their peers across a scale of ten parameters like corporate governance, endurance, impact on society, investment value, product /service quality, innovation, quality of leadership, talent development, employee empowerment and business footprint.

proved in India as the incoming government has won a Parliamentary majority in the Lower House, which breaks the long run of coalition governments, and is expected to allow for significant economic reforms," ArcelorMittal said in a report. The growth prospects in the country are bright, it added. "The country has become the world’s third largest steel consumer after China and the United States and is expected to become soon the world’s second largest steel producer worldwide," it said. The merger and acquisition activities are expected to "remain active in the Indian steel and mining industry though at a lower pace considering the current economic slowdown".

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interest paid to the business trust. Also, the interest from portfolio s Sebi readies to introduce the SPV would not be taxable in the concept of Real Estate and In- hands of the business trust. frastructure Investment Trusts With regard to capital gains (REITs) in the country, the govern- made by the business trust, it ment has decided to provide sig- would be taxable on any capital nificant tax benefits for these listed gains earned by it on disposal of business trusts. any assets, depending on whether The proposed tax exemptions the gains are short of long term in and benefits notwithstanding, nature. However, the capital gains these new investment instruments component of the distributed in(InvITs) would still be 'revenue ac- come would be exempt in the

cretive' for the government in the form of additional taxes. Among other exemptions, any capital gains tax on units of InvITs would be levied only at the time of ultimate disposal of the units of the sponsor under the new norms, sources said. However, the sponsor would not be entitled the concessional STT-based capital gains tax regime at the time of ultimate disposal of the units of the business trust. STT refers to Securities Transaction Tax, a small tax amount applicable to all transactions in securities markets. In another benefit, any dividend would be tax exempt in the hands of the business trust and the dividend component of the income distributed by the business trust would also be exempt in the hands of unit holder. The portfolio SPV distributing dividend to business trusts, however, will be subject to Dividend Distribution Tax, reports PTI. The interest received by REITs or InvITs from portfolio SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle) would be given a complete tax pass-through, while the portfolio SPV would also be exempted from withholding tax on

hands of the unit holders. The tax treatment for any transfer of listed units of the business trusts by investors on an exchange would be on the lines of the listed equity -- that is long term capital gains on such transfers would be exempt and the short-term capital gains would be taxable at the rate of 15%, provided STT is paid on the transfer of such units.For any external commercial borrowing by the business trust, a withholding tax of 5% on interest payments to nonresident lenders would be levied. To make REITs and InvITs more attractive, Sebi has already decided to incorporate many industry suggestions, including for reduction in the minimum asset size to Rs 500 crore and to allow foreign investors at IPO and later stages. The final regulations are likely to be considered for approval by the Sebi board this Sunday. The new norms would enable listing and trading of REITs and InvITs as any other security on stock exchanges and also help create new avenues for raising of funds by real estate and infrastructure companies, respectively.

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It is Christmas time and the McCallister family is preparing for a vacation in Paris, France. But the youngest in the family named Kevin got into a scuffle with his older brother Buzz and was sent to his room which is on the third floor of his house. Then, the next morning, while the rest of the family was in a rush to make it to the airport on time, they completely forgot about Kevin who now has the house all to himself. Being home alone was fun for Kevin, having a pizza all to himself, jumping on his parents’ bed, and making a mess. Then, Kevin discovers about two burglars, Harry and Marv, about to rob his house on Christmas Eve. Kevin acts quickly by wiring his own house with makeshift booby traps to stop the burglars and to bring them to justice. Star Mov ies, 9 p.m.

ENTERTAINMENT KE LIYE KUCH BHI KAREGA

SOAPS & SERIALS

In tonight’s grand finale episode the gorgeous actress Sonam Kapoor and the dashing actor Fawad Khan will make an appearance on the show to promote their upcoming flick Khoobsurat. The duo will not only entertain the viewers with their presence but will also launch the upcoming song of their movie ‘Engine Ki Patri’ on the grand finale episode. To add on more pagalpanti to the finale the talented actress cum host of the show Mona Singh for the first time showcase her singing skills and will hum a few songs with the talented singer Chang which will leave the audience asking for more. Sony T V, 9 p.m.

THE MOST EXTREMES

The world is full of amazing animals, so how would you choose the best of the best? The Most Extreme is a fun look at how the best (and worst) of the human world stacks up against the animal kingdom. Each storyline is simple: countdown the ten most extreme animals for any given behaviour. The journey to find answers, however, is far from straightforward. The path twists between natural history, science, history and trivia. Anim al Planet, 7 p.m.

THE MIND CONTROL FREAKS

Can your mind be controlled to withstand incredible amounts of pain? Would you give your car keys to a complete stranger and let them drive off in your car? Could you go on a blind date with one person and end up with a different one without noticing? No? Think again. The control freaks can make you and your mind do almost anything. THE MIND CONTROL FREAKS is an ambitious new entertaining series which exposes the inner workings of the most familiar, most beguiling and most interesting topic in the world: you. D iscovery, 8 p.m .

TECH TOYS 360

TECH TOYS 360 explores the globe to bring its viewers VIP ac-

AIR FORCE ONE

Entertainment Ke Liye..., Sony TV, 9 p.m.

cess to the most innovative technology of the 21st century. Explore the most up-to-date high-tech gadgetry, super distinct designs and revolutionary vehicles and meet the innovators behind these modern wonders. Discover y Science, 7 p.m .

DOLI ARMAANON KI

Urmi believes Amrit when he tells her that Samrat is an infidel and reaches the place he had told that she would find Samrat with a girl. Will Urmi spot Samrat there? Zee T V, 10.30 p.m .

HOUSE SEASON 3

The clinic is in a minor uproar over 16-year-old Stevie (Jake Richardson), who suffers respiratory distress after having sex with his girlfriend. Star Wor ld, 10 p.m.

EK HASINA THI

Sakshi gives everyone the impression that she is finally calling truce with Durga. She lands up at Dayal’s house with a proposal. Star Plus, 8 p.m.

MOVIES OF THE DAY

The President of the USA goes to Moscow and gives a stirring speech outlining the USA’s new “Zero-tolerance” policy with respect to terrorism. On the flight home, terrorists take over Air Force One (the President’s official plane) and take the passengers (including his wife and daughter) hostage. The terrorists plan to execute one hostage every half-hour unless/until their demands are met. However, the President is a former Medal of Honor winner, so the terrorists may be in for a surprise. Zee Studio, 9 p.m.

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Air Force One, Zee Studio, 9 p.m.

is enraged at losing to a poor villager. Jai then falls in love with Rajshree and tries numurous times to woo her but the princess’s arrogance prevents her from revealing her true feelings. Shamsher becomes even more enraged when the Emperor Maharaj reveals that Shamsher is not the heir to his throne after his death and that he plans to free India from dictation and turn to democracy. CVO, 9 p.m.

Sita lives a middle-class lifestyle in India. After her sister passes away, she undertakes to look after her nephew, Raju, lands a job as a Governess-Tutor at distant Vijaypur and re-locates there. Enroute via train a man named Chandru attempts to molest her, but she rejects him, attempts in vain to find a seat in the woman’s compartment, and it is then a man armed with a gun shoots Chandru and kills him. The gunman gets down at the next stop, leaving a shaken Sita alone and admitting to the Police that she was a witness and can identify the assailant. When she reaches Vijaypur, she takes charge, and wins over a precocious child, Shobha. She gets a shock when she is introduced to her new employer, Manohar, who is the owner of Nandini Estates, and realizes that he is the killer. Star G ol d, 9 p.m .

HERO NO 1

A Royal Indian family consists of the Emperor Maharaj (Murad, his brother Shamsher Singh (Premnath) and sister Rajshree (Nadira). A poor villager named Jai Tilak (Dilip Kumar) enters a contest to tame Princess Rajshree’s horse and after he is successful Shamsher challenges him to a game of fencing. Jai is declared the winner of the fight after much dispute and Shamsher

Prabhas (Vicky) is a kind of fun loving guy who never sacrifices anything for any one. Once he goes to India and falls in love with Kajal (Priya) who is a traditional village girl. Priya sacrifices everything for Vicky but Vicky ignores her and moves to Australia where she finds a girl similar to his taste in Tapsee (Maggi). What happens next? M ax, 9 p.m.

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P.M. 1.50 The Mentalist 2.45 The Good Wife 3.45 American Funniest Home Videos 4.35 Just for Laughs 5.30 Look Who’s Talking with Niranjan 6.00 The Mentalist 7.00 Grey’s Anatomy 8.00 The Big Bang Theory 8.30 Two and a Half Men 9.00 The Good Wife 10.00 The Mentalist 11.00 The Big Bang Theory

Two young Indians, Meena and Rajesh, meet in Europe and fall in love with each other, promising to get married when they return back to India. When they return home, Rajesh tells his dad about Meena, and they go to meet with Meena’s dad. During this meeting, both fathers get into an argument, and refuse to permit the young couple to get married. No amount of persuasion gets them to change their minds. Then Rajesh, with Meena’s help, decides to work as a servant in Meena’s household - with a view of winning over her father, and thus finding a solution to their wedding problems. Will Rajesh succeed in fooling Meena’s shrewd father? B4U, 9 p.m .

MR PERFECT

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Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya Doli Armaanoon Ki Kumkum Bhagya Pavitra Rishta Qubool Hai Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke 5.00 Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya 5.30 Jamai Raja 6.00 Kumkum Bhagya

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LIFE OK

P.M. 2.00 Best of Savdhaan India 6.30 Laut Aao Trishna 7.00 Baawre: Chale Jahan Mann Ke Paon Re 7.30 Gustakh Dil 8.00 Devo ke Dev Mahadev 8.30 Ek Boond Ishq

ZEE MARATHI

P.M. 2.00 Jai Malhar 2.30 Eka Lagnachi Tisari Goshta 3.00 Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 3.30 Julooni Yeti Reshimgathi 4.00 Asmita 5.00 Jai Malhar 5.30 Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 6.00 Eka Lagnachi Tisari Goshat 6.30 Home Minister 7.00 Jai Malhar 7.30 Javai Vikat Ghene Aahe 8.00 Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi

4.50 Time Warp 5.40 How It’s Made 6.00 Into the Unknown with Josh Bernstein 7.00 Tech Toys 360 8.00 How It’s Made 9.00 The Gadget Show 10.00 Sniper 11.00 How do they Do It?

HISTORY CHANNEL

P.M. 2.00 The Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure 3.00 Aliens Mystery Continues 3.30 Shocwave 4.00 The Unvierse 5.00 Dynamo: Magician Impossible 6.00 Baggage Battles 8.00 The Hairy Bikers’ Asian Adventure 9.00 Modern Marvels

STAR WORLD

CID Main Naa Bhoolungi Ek Nayi Pehchaan Entertainmetn Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega 10.00 Maharana Pratap 10.30 Yudh 11.30 CID

In the aftermath of the death of Alan’s father, the wolfpack decide to take Alan to get treated for his mental issues. But things start to go wrong on the way to the hospital as the wolfpack is assaulted and Doug is kidnapped. Now they must find Mr. Chow again in order to surrender him to the gangster who kidnapped Doug in order to save him. HBO, 9 p.m. The captivating crime-fighting trio who are the masters of disguise, espionage and martial arts. When a devious mastermind embroils them in a plot to destroy individual privacy the Angels, aided by their loyal sidekick Bosley, set out to bring down the bad guys. But when a terrible secret is revealed it makes the Angels targets for assassination. Pix , 9 p.m .

STAR PLUS

P.M. 2.00 Ek Hasina Thi 2.30 Iss Pyar Ko Kya Naam Doon.. 3.00 Pyar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha 3.30 Suhaani Si Ek Ladki 4.00 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 4.30 Ek Hasina Thi 5.00 Ek Veer Ki ArdaasVeera 5.30 Yeh Hai Mohabbatein 6.00 Iss Pyar Ko Kya Naam Doon-Ek Baar Phir 6.30 Suhaani Si ek Ladki 7.00 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 7.30 Saraswati Chandra 8.00 Ek Hasina Thi 8.30 Mahabharat 9.00 Diya Aur Bati Hum 9.30 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hain 10.00 Pyar Ka Dard Hai…. 10.30 Ek Veer Ki Ardaas – Veera 11.00 Ye Hai Mohabbatein

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Trophy Wife, Star World, 8.30 p.m. Comedy Nights, Colors, 6 p.m. 8.30 Juluni Yeti 9.00 Nadaan Parinde 10.00 Pawn Stars Reshimgathi 9.30 Tumhari Paakhi 10.30 Shipping Wars 9.00 Eka Lagnachi Tisari 10.00 Laut Aao Trisha 11.00 Aliens Mystery Goshta 10.30 Best of Savdhaan Continues 9.30 Asmita India NAT. GEOGRAPHIC 10.30 Jai Malhar COLORS 11.00 Julooni Yeti P.M. P.M. Reshmigathi 2.00 Megastructures 2.00 Sasural Simar Ka 3.00 Cat Wars: Lion vs ANIMAL PLANET 2.30 Balika Vadhu Cheetah P.M. 3.00 Meri Aashiqui Tum 4.00 Most Amazing 2.00 Yeh Mera India: King Se Hi Moments Cobra 3.30 Beintehaa 5.00 Animal Gone Wild 3.00 Hunters 4.00 Rangrasiya 6.00 The Numbers Game 4.00 Deadliest 4.30 Uttaran 6.30 Street Genius 5.00 Hunters 5.00 Meri Aashiqui Tum 7.00 Dangerous Encounters 6.00 AP Safari Se Hi 8.00 Ultimate Animal 7.00 Most Extremes 5.30 Sasural Simar Ka Countdown 8.00 Wild Asia 6.00 Comedy Nights 9.00 Science of Stupid 9.00 Be the Creature with Kapil Ajay 9.30 The Numbers Game 10.00 The Wild Ones Devgan, Kareena 10.00 Do Or Die 10.30 Fit For The Wild Kapoor 10.30 Terror In The Skies 11.00 Untamed and Uncut 7.00 Shastri Sisters 11.30 Science of Stupid 7.30 Sasural Simar Ka DISCOVERY STAR SPORTS1 8.00 Balika Vadhu P.M. 8.30 Madhubala P.M. 2.00 Strangest Weather On 9.00 Beintehaa 1.30 The Big Test Earth 9.30 Rangrasiya Countdown 3.00 Man Vs Wild 10.00 Meri Aashiqui 2.00 The Big Test 4.00 The Mind Control Tum Se 2.30 Cricket Extra Freaks 10.30 Uttaran 3.25 India Tour of England 4.30 Magic of Science 11.00 Balika Vadhu 14 4th Test Day 1 5.00 Man Woman Wild 10.30 Cricket Extra 6.00 North America SAB TV 11.30 India Tour of Eng 14 7.00 American Digger P.M. h/ls 4th Test Day 1 7.30 How Do They Do It 2.00 Taarak Mehta Ka 8.00 The Mind Control STAR SPORTS4 7.30 Chidiya Ghar Freaks 8.00 Baal Veer P.M. 8.30 Magic of Science 8.30 Taarak Mehta Ka 1.00 Premier League h/ls 9.00 Rise of the Machines 9.00 Chidiya Ghar Greatest Goals 10.00 Gold Rush 9.30 Badi Door Se 3.00 Pro Kabaddi League 11.00 Body Bizarre Aaye Hai 14 h/ls SCIENCE 10.00 Lapataganj-Ek Baar 3.30 The Football Phir Review P.M. 10.30 Tu Mere Agal Bagal 4.00 Rogers Cup 14 2.00 The Gadget Show Hai 6.00 Match of the 3.00 How It’s Made 11.00 Taarak Mehta Ka Week 4.00 Tech Toys 360 8.00 Premier League highlights 8.30 Rogers Cup 14

DOORDARSHAN

DDII (Metro Channel) Samachar. Mid Day News Sports News News Samachar News Samachar Business News News Headline Metro Scan Desh Pardesh Samachar News Sansad Samachar Parliament News News Night

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Buniyaad, DDI, 10.35 p.m.

10.00 Aamne Samne 10.30 Raat Saddhe Dus 11.00 Khel Samachar

P.M. 2.00 Pak Tour of SL 14 1st Test Day 2 6.00 SA Tour of SL 14 2nd ODI 7.00 Pak Tour of SL 14 highlights 1st Test Day 2 8.00 Eng Tour of WI 14 h/ls 2nd ODI 9.00 Aus Tour of SA 14 highlights 3rd T20 10.00 NZ Tour of WI 14 highlights 2nd T20 11.00 Pak Tour of SL 14 highlights 1st Test Day 2

STARMOVIES

Death Race 3 Wall-E Oblivion Police Story III Home Aone Anacondas: The Hunt For The Blood Orchid

A.M 9.30 Shanghai Noon 11.45 Resident Evil: Extinction

HBO

P.M. 12.15 Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen 3.00 Flash Point 4.35 The Ghost and the Darkness 6.40 War of the Worlds 9.00 The Hangover Part III 10.55 Shooter A.M. 8.20 Bad Company 10.30 War of the Worlds P.M. 12.00 2.30 4.30 6.50 9.00 11.30 A.M. 8.30 10.50 P.M. 1.35 4.05 6.40 9.00 11.15 A.M. 7.30 9.58

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Enemy of the State Skyline Runaway Bride Bad Company Air Force One Cowboy’s Alines Runaway Bride Skyline

PIX

A.M. 7.30 Ek Se Bure Do: Arshad Warsi

ZEE TALKIES

P.M. 2.00 Mi Shivaji Raje Bhosle Boltoy: Sachin Khedekar 4.30 Master Eka Master: Ashok Saraf 7.00 Aaitya Gharat Gharoba: Sachin, Supriya 9.30 Duniyadari: Swapnil Joshi

CARTOON NETWORK

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Mighty Raju Three Villans Oggy and the Cockroaches Pokemon Black and White Roll No 21 Oggy and the Cockroaches Johnny Test Courage the Cowardly Dog

Ben 10 Tom and Jerry Tales Roll No 21 Oggy and the Cockroaches

POGO CHANNEL

Chhota Bheem In Asli Nakli Bheem vs Aliens Chhota Bheem Marathon Krishna the Great Chhota Bheem Marathon Mr Bean MAD

Drunken Master The Pursuit of Happyness The Smurfs 2 Charlie’s Angels Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle Quick Universal Soldier 4: Day of Reckoning

STAR GOLD

P.M. 2.00 Bhagam Bhag 5.10 Vinashak 7.45 Pro Kabaddi League 14 Pre Show 8.00 Pro Kabaddi League 14 Patna vs Pune 9.00 Dushmano Ka Dushman 11.35 Daag: The Fire A.M. 9.35 Doodh Ka Karz

The Hangover Part III, HBO, 9 p.m.

MAX

P.M. 1.00 Amar Akbar Anthony: Vinod Khanna 5.00 Police Wala Gunda: Pawan Kalyan 9.00 No 1 Mr Perfect: Prabhas, Kajal Agarwal A.M. 7.00 Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram Leela: Ranveer Singh 10.00 Waqt Hamara Hai: Sunil Shetty P.M. 12.15 3.15 6.15 9.00 A.M. 11.00

ZEE CINEMA

Gupt : Bobby Deol No Problem: Anil Kapoor Arya Ki Prem Pratigya: Allu Arjun Sher E Hindustan-Warrior: Avinash Devi: Suju

CVO

P.M. 2.00 Aap Ke Deewane: Rishi Kapoor 5.30 Swayamvar: Sanjeev Kumar 9.00 Aan: Dilip Kumar A.M. 9.30 Jurmana: Mithun C

TEN CRICKET

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FILMY

Prem Geet Sandwich Pakhandee Naya Aatish

Meri Bhains Ko Anda Kyon Maara?

B4U

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Thomas and Friends Chhota Bheem Krishna The Great Chhota Bheem Krishna The Great Chhota Bheem Krishan The Great

DISNEY CHANNEL Doraemon Phineas and Ferb Gravity Falls Best of Luck Nikki Doraemon Phineas and Ferb Vicky and Vetaal Ishaan Best of Luck Nikki Oye Jassie Best of Luck Nikki Slokk DJ-MMCH DJ Safia the First Quack Pack Gravity Falls Phineas And Ferb New Doraemon Phineas and Ferb

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THE ‘WIFE’ IN SURUCHI ADARKAR

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Suruchi Adarkar is a talented new actress who has starred in many plays and films like ‘Maat’, ‘Narbachi Wadi’ and ‘Ata Batli Futli’. Now she will be starring in a prime time family drama on ZEE Marathi called ‘Ka Re Durava’ which will start its telecast from August 18, Monday to Saturday at 9 pm. The ADC spoke to the bubbly actress By Sandeep Hattangadi

Why is the show titled ‘Ka Re Durava’? The title emphasises that in close relationships and in matters of the heart it is the distance which makes the relationship more stronger and brings about more bonding too. Hence the title ‘Ka ReDurava’ which means, why the distance?

What is the plot of the show? It is about a much in love married couple Jay and Aditi, who are a middle-class couple living in a chawl with their parents, brother, sister in-law and their loving son Chinu, in Girgaum but due to some unfortunate circumstances they have to forfeit their house and take up new jobs in a company which employs only unmarried people and hence to protect their well heeled jobs, they have to hide their marriage from the world which brings them closer. What is the cast and the credits of the show? Cinestar Subodh Bhave returns to prime time

TV TATTLE Dress sense

Ranveer Singh loves Manish Paul’s dressing style and in fact Ranveer has been overheard complimenting Manish many times. Ranveer, who is himself known to experiment a lot with styles, really likes Manish’s suits which he wears at events and especially on the reality show 'Jhalak Dikhla Jaa'. “I’m always appreciative of a sharply cut suit. Whenever I would meet Manish at promotions and events I would notice that his suits were fit to perfection and I would make it a point to compliment him on them. I think Manish is certainly one of the better dressed personalities when it comes to formal style,” says Ranveer.

Super Nani

Apara Mehta who acts in ZEE TV's ‘Jamai Raja’ says, “I had always told myself I’ll never do a role where I am playing a granny with a chandan ki bindi and a white saree. So, at first, when I heard I was approached to play the role of the heroine Roshni’s maternal grandmother, I was not sure if I wanted to do it. But when Ashwini (Yardi) told me all about the character being young at heart and someone modern, contemporary and cool, I instantly found the role catchy.” Nani prays every morning but is hip enough to sport cool salwar kameezes, tries nail art and visits the spa every now and then.

Naadaniyaan

In the upcoming episode of BIG MAGIC’s 'Uff.. Yeh Nadaniyaan', viewers have an entertaining treat in store for them with the new entrants in the show. The constant bickering between the bossy mother-in-law and the insightful daughter-in-law lead to hilarious situations, that are sure to delight the fans. Catch yet another side splitting episode with the Nadaans on BIG MAGIC on August 8 at 8 pm.

Exciting episode

Catch all the excitement revolving around the sixth episode of the much awaited new HBO Original Series 'The Leftovers' where Nora takes care of some unfinished business in Mapleton before heading to New York for the Second Annual DROP conference (Departure Related Occupations and Practices).

tand-up comedian Kapil Sharma, who recently dropped out of Yash Raj Films' 'Bank Chor', is planning to make his popular TV show 'Comedy Nights With Kapil' a weekly in order to concentrate on his movie outings. The bi-weekly show features Bollywood celebrities promoting their films besides the funny antics of other members on the show. “I had many film offers and I could not do them because I felt that this show is my priority. It has made me a household name in such a short span of time. But being

How is it like working on the show? It’s a great unit and we have a blast on the sets. The producers are the reputed film family of the Guhas and the channel ZEE MARATHI is one of the leading channels. Are you more inclined towards television or films? Television is a growing medium but films do give you a wider exposure. My ambition is to do more films.

Are you open to reality shows or anchoring? Yes. I would love to host a show or participate in a singing or a dance reality show.

‘Comedy Nights’ will now be weekly an artiste I get maximum satisfaction when I do diverse work. “If I keep the show biweekly, I will not be able to do films. I will try to do the show once-a-week so that I can manage my dates with film shoots,” Kapil told PTI. Recently the show completed its 100th episode and Kapil said he never expected that the show will run for such a long time. “It is a surreal feeling for me,” he said.

‘Jhalak...’ should have transparency: Kushal onfused over his eviction from 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa', model-actor Kushal Punjabi says there should be more transparency in the elimination process on the show. Kushal (32), who had entered the celebrity dance show as a wild card contestant, lost to Kiku Sharda in the face-off. The 'Kaal' actor said the judges called him a supe-

television after a hiatus of six years. He will play the boss of Dev Tours and Travels who enforces strictly the clause 'unmarried employees' in his company. His character is called Avinash Dev. Suyash Tilak plays Jay, my husband in the show. Also co-starring are Sunil Tawde, Rajan Bhise, Arun Nalawde, Vishaka Subedar, Prajakta Dighe, Praful Samant, Neha Joshi etc. Pintoo Guha and Kalyani Guha of Film Farm are the producers and Jalinder Kumbhar is the director.

rior dancer to his competitors, so he does not understand why he got eliminated. “I don't understand, is it a dance-based show or concept-based? I showed pure dance in my act and judges praised me and I was still shown the door. So, I am confused and from dancing perspective, I find it unfair. If I am called a superior then what is the logic behind my defeat?” Kushal told PTI. The actor is definitely unhappy with his elimination from the show but has no regrets of taking it up. “It gave me an opportunity to be on stage and practice my hobby so I have no regrets. I am not the one to take this eviction to heart,” he said, adding that he is overwhelmed with his fans’ love.

Ravi Dubey wants meaty roles R

avi Dubey is yet to sign a Bollywood project but the TV actor says he is not open to do run-of-the-mill roles in films. The 'Jamai Raja' actor says he considers himself lucky for not being typecast in the small

screen. “I am happy where I am today. I am enjoying my stints in TV because I am getting various kind of roles and I am lucky for it. “I very much want to do film but not a regular role. My role should be meaty and at the same time inspirational. I am sure something will definitely manifest,” Ravi told PTI. The actor also revealed that he has been getting several film offers but is yet to find a dream role. “Every month I read two scripts but I am yet to get a good offer for which I can spare six months from my career in TV. I should get such an offer which should secure me as an actor at every level. It should not be an ambiguous gamble. At best, it should be a calculated risk,” he said. PTI

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 805

ENIGMA CODE 805

ACROSS: 1 In remorse, quells successor (6) 4 Common sense about a habit that's arousing disgust (8) 10 Hard to get rid of second grade rubbish, maybe ? (7) 11 Investigating for crooner (7) 12 Debauchee starts with rapturously amorous kissing escapades (4) 13 Work of art in church made convert calm, it's said (5-5) 15 College's former partner would suit either male or female (6) 16 Opening on the right before nearly everybody on the side nearest the ground (7) 20 Cancel a request for someone to recite (7) 21 Bray from gigolo, say (3-3) 24 Not finding fault before the chain reaction starts (10) 26 Monkshood, a cure for smoking? (4) 28 Painstaking preparation (7) 29 Not doing much work, but apparently making a crust (7) 30 It dawns on most people in bed (8) 31 Desert because of having a blemish (6) DOWN: 1 Gets out of a tight situation (6,2) 2 Not pausing between shots when alive to possible danger (5-4) 3 Food served in here at suppertime (4) 5 Had been on the stage, it seemed (8) 6 Athlete fired by club (4,6) 7 An ox or a cow after the first of sheep (5) 8 A ring for a little bird, by the sound of it (6) 9 They might respond to some pushbutton work (5) 14 Superstitious person who drops coins in the water ? (4,6) 17 Oprah diet produces figure of

SOLUTION TO TUESDAY’S ENIGMA CODE ELICIT, CRITIC, TILLER CLERIC, CITRIC, RETIRE LITTER

23 Composer's refrain? (5) 25 Bear in a vehicle on the railway! (5) 27 Constructed by a servant, we hear (4)

SOLUTION TO TUESDAY’S CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Buckhound, 6 Spell, 9 Brawled, 10 Snagged, 11 Lapped, 12 Rooftops, 14 Gats, 15 Unit trusts, 18 Misgoverns, 20 Rhea, 23 Bitterly, 24 Rondos, 26 Impiety, 27 At Delhi, 28 Toned, 29 Robin Cook. DOWN: 1 Bubblegum, 2 Craypot, 3 Holder, 4 Urdu, 5 Disporting, 6 Stafford, 7 Engross, 8 Lades, 13 Underlayer, 16 Slapstick, 17 Bonehead, 19 Setupon, 21 Hidalgo, 22 Hold on, 23 Built, 25 Lamb.

ACROSS: 1. Cruise 5. Chaste 6. Composer Erik 7. Choir members 8. Bed boards 9. Actress Sharon 10. Bambi, and kin

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 805

QUICK CROSS 805

HIDATO 805

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: Firstborn

beauty! (9) 18 High water in the Andes (8) 19 Ugly glit with dusky time (8) 22 Performed well - though didn't know the words (6)

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TUESDAY’S SOLUTION

DOWN: 1. Defame 2. Cars, four-wheelers 3. Blue flag 4. Enter the Dragon, star 6. Agenda 7. Wings 8. Standard, abbr.

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. TUESDAY’S SOLUTION

MATHDOKU 805

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. TUESDAY’S SOLUTION

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MOON : Moon in Scorpio till 9:16am/

JAGJIT UPPAL

WIZARD OF ID PARKER & HART

B.C. JOHNNY HART

BEAU PEEP THE ADVENTURES OF LEGIONNAIRE BEAU PEEP

FRED BASSET ALEX GRAHAM

PHANTOM LEE FALK

MODESTY BLAISE PETER O’DONNELL

TITHI NAKSHATRA RASHI LUCKY COLOUR LUCKY NUMBER

: : : : :

Venus in Cancer Putrada Ekadashi Jyesht Vrischik [Scorpio] N. Y. Light Green 3

BIRTHDAY FORECAST: A beneficial period begins on your birthday this year. You will receive news of promotion or sudden gains through earlier transaction. A change of job or work, combined with a change of residence will bring about all round gains. If you were having some personal problems these will now get resolved amicably. You will travel overseas for work-cum-holiday. BABIES BORN TODAY: Will be sturdy, attractive, tall, well built, healthy and longlived. Steady penetrating gaze and soft curly hair. Intelligent determined, honest forthright. There will be success in life after age 30. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): You are on the threshold of achieving aworktargetthatyouhadsetforyourself. Concentrate energies in consolidatingyourpositioninyourjoborbusiness.There are self-appointed advisors offering suggestions primarily to be on the bandwagon. Be firmwhenhandlingsuchelements.Inaclose relationship, try to have more confidence in your partner to get things back on track. On introspection, you realize that you have been a bit touchy over small issues.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): Business negotiations for fresh projects go through smoothly. Those in the field of sales and marketing will be in limelight. You are likely to get monetary gains through fresh projects or agency work. Some of you may be planning a trip abroad for work. A new friendship could create problems with a close associate who will be feeling very possessive about you. You will have to tactfully mange the situation.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): You will come across a few difficulties at work but it is something that you can resolve if you not give in to pressure. Take your time. Don’t do things on your own right now. You need the help from others. Teamwork achieves best results and good advice is invaluable when there are problems. Avoid a casual relationship it may cause problems, especially if you are committed elsewhere.

CANCER (June 21 - July 21): Appointments and schedules tend to get upset. There is a lot to do but not enough time. Your work may need more personal involvement and you are not able to devote much time. You better plan your work strategy well in advance and then follow it sincerely else matters will get out of control. A delicate situation can arise whereby your romantic association may not find favor with family. You will have to make a choice.

LEO (July 22 - August 21): New ideas and improved methods for completing difficult duties may bring benefits. Make use of opportunities for increased prestige. It is a good day to catch up with your responsibilities to the family and some friends. You are loved and respected there is no doubt but you can be a control freak. Take time off to relax and let your hair done for some fun with loved ones.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): Growth in new work takes favorable turn. You will be in limelight for recent achievements, but also be prepared for criticism too. Being humble and open to advice will add to your stature and earn you more support from those that matter. If you are feeling low today your mate or beloved will go all out to cheer you up. This is one person you can always count on to make your day cheerful and happy.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): Payments get held up due to technical reasons making you edgy. You could end up with a headache that will further interfere with your work. You are prone to suffer from minor ailment like digestive disorder or perhaps a sprain more due to stressful situations and carelessness. The evenings are full of fun with friends dropping in unexpectedly. See that you do not overdo the enjoying bit. There could be some good news from a loved one.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): You will achieve whatever you set out to do today. Any problems that you encounter will be overcome easily provided you are patient and maintain good conduct. Unexpected monetary gains are indicated from sources that may have been a problem earlier. A new friendship becomes all too important. Others may feel that you have no time for them. This will certainly create problems within your family.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): Uncertainties prevent you from taking any decision. But continue to put in efforts which will bring monetary rewards at a later stage. You will have work against all kinds of odds to maintain your current relationship. Do not make drastic decisions you may regret later. Try to be understanding of others responsibilities.

CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): Work diligently to avail of the opportunities that come along now. If you were aiming for higher profits you are sure to succeed. If employed, a major promotion could place you in a position of authority. Try to take a break from your work and spend time with your beloved who may be feeling neglected.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): Make the most of the good trends present in your work environment. You will get an opportunity to work on a prestigious project independently. Those associated with art or television media will be in the news. There is marked improvement in your personal and social life. Work at bringing back the sparkle into your life. One works to create security but if there is no body to share it with it could be total waste of time.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20): You will be working very hard in the hope of concluding your task early. Do not worry if there are minor delays. An outing with friends will prove enjoyable. This will also help in moving up the career graph. You will make new friends and enlarge your social circle. Be casual and do not go out of your way to show interest. Being a little aloof sometimes adds a little mystery to romance.

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QUICK CROSSWORD 5041 ACROSS: 1 Bravo Or Smith of West Indies (6) 7 Causing rotation (8) 8 Minor prophet of the Biblical times - " so ma" anagram ? (4) 10 Attack with a machine-gun fire from an airplane (6) 11 Ancient Greek god (6) 14 Ultra High Frequency (3) 16 Prussian lancer (5) 17 Frog genus - "anar" change ? (4) 19 Captivate, delight or enthrall ? (5) 21 List-item separator (5) 22 ___ up : gets confused completely, takes one for the other ? (5) 23 Seventy five in Roman numerals (4) 26 Furnishings (5) 28 Preposition meaning "with" or "together with" ? (3) 29 Unbolt (6) 30 Barracks (6) 31 Scottish town (4) 32 Objects, things, substance (8) 33 Scapegoat (6)

DOWN: 1 Heavier; not lighter (6) 2 Honda rival (6) 3 "Seer" anagram for language of Irish origin ? (4) 4 Mountain range in Central India (7) 5 "__ pay for this!" (5) 6 Tall structure carrying overhead wires, etc. (5) 8 "Runa" changes into a local lad? (4) 9 ___ one's nut : foolish, silly, or crazy ? (3) 12 A unit of electrical resistance (3) 13 A fluid from certain plants (5) 15 Inhabitant of Cambodia (5) 18 Pale-faced, deathly pale (5)

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SUDOKU 2227 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: K equals U

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

19 20 21 22 23 24

Steerer of boat (3) Early hrs. (3) Small circle (7) Cow sound (3) Capital of Zambia (6) Wolverine, Magneto, etc (4)

25 Defacer, despoiler (6) 26 From Holland ? (5) 27 ___ to : stick closely to or adhere closely to ? (5) 28 Slang for a taxi ? (3) 30 __ Nostra (4)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD Across: 1 Franc, 6 Mbira, 9 Oldshoe, 10 Affix, 11 Nepal, 12 Tryst, 13 Meteors, 15 Set, 17 Albs, 18 Hounds, 19 Amain, 20 Hingis, 22 Ewer, 24 Sse, 25 Ephesus, 26 Amply, 27 Duple, 28 Nixon, 29 Entebbe, 30 Edict, 31 Croak. Down: 2 Refuel, 3 Noises, 4 CLX, 5 Users, 6 Monsoon, 7 Beet, 8 Reared, 12 Trims, 13 Maths, 14 Tbone, 15 Snows, 16 Tsars, 18 Hippy, 19 Ailment, 21 Issued, 22 Eerier, 23 Europa, 25 Elves, 26 Alec, 28 Nbc.

IRREGULAR SUDOKU 2046 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

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Yesterday’s solution: If it weren't for Philo T. Farnsworth, inventor of television, we'd still be eating frozen radio dinners

Afternoon WORD MINE

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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: esker, kosher, reek, seek, skeet, skew, skewer, stoke, stoker, stork, stroke, trek, week, woke, work, WORKSHEET

HEATHCLIFF

Yesterday’s

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REDEMPTION TIME FOR CORNERED TEAM INDIA SPORTS

MUMBAI | THURSDAY, AUGUST 7, 2014 By Chetan Narula

ANCHESTER: With lingering disappointment of an unfavourable verdict in the James Anderson fracas, India go into the fourth cricket Test against England here tomorrow facing a selection dilemma on whether to leave out a couple of out-of-form players or give them one last opportunity. With their backs to the wall after a 'double blow' last week when they were soundly thrashed by 266 runs in the third Test followed by ICC appointed Judicial Commissioner's verdict declaring Anderson 'not guilty', it will be redemption time for Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his boys as they hope to get their acts together at the Old Trafford. The team management might look at a couple of changes in the side with chances of veteran opener Gautam Gambhir and off-spinner R Ashwin making it to the team as Shikhar Dhawan's poor form and Rohit Sharma's atrocious shot selection might bring down the axe on the duo. Although the series is levelled 11, poor on-field performance and losig a battle off the field have left the team in a vulnerable state. It would be helpful if they also draw some inspiration from the 2007-08 tour to Australia. It was the last time an Indian cricketer was involved in a fracas that involved 'Level 3 offence. Albeit matters had become more serious back then, including a threat to call off the tour, the political undertones this time around are considerably muted. However, Dhoni will like to emulate erstwhile captain Anil Kumble, who had led from the front, not only making a dignified off-field stand but also marshalling his troops well on-field, leading the side to a memorable 72-run win at Perth. In supporting Jadeja, even refusing to be placated by efforts of both the BCCI and the ECB, Dhoni has done the necessary bit off-the-field. Now he needs to get it right inside the boundary ropes, for that is what the series is all about. Seven years down the line, everyone does recall the Andrew

Ishwar Pandey and Ravindra Jadeja, eat fruits as they sit on cool box during a nets session at Old Trafford cricket ground before the fourth test match of their five match series against England in Manchester, England, Wednesday. Also in the picture is Cheteshwar Pujara [L] and Ravichandran Ashwin.

Symonds-Harbhajan Singh controversy, but the score-line nevertheless read that Australia beat India 2-1. A similar defeat here will make the worst possible reading for Dhoni's overseas Test report-card that is already quite overloaded with embarrassing losses since 2011.

The answer to his troubles can also be found in that 2007-08 series. At Trent Bridge and Lord's, India had deployed five bowlers – a strategy last deployed overseas at Adelaide in that same series. With a draw and a win at Trent Bridge and Lord's respectively, it can be argued that this ploy was

worked wonders for India. The argument holds water because on a flat track at Southampton, their seven front-line batsmen could only manage 330 and 178 in two innings. With the series crucially poised, it begs for a strategic rethink. Rohit Sharma's inconsistency has led the

team down at crucial junctures. With his poor shot-selection at the Ageas Bowl, he proved the adage that a seventh batsman cannot do what the first six couldn't. But it can be argued that a fifth bowler there might have made a huge difference, especially if he was a spinner.

‘I did what I thought was right’ By Chetan Narula

ANCHESTER: Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni came out fighting once again in the James Anderson-Ravindra Jadeja case, firmly stating that he stands by what he said during the whole saga and that they brought forward "something that was unacceptable". Ahead of the fourth Test versus England, starting here today, all the talk continued to be about the incident that has

marred the fivematch series. Both Anderson and Jadeja were pronounced non-guilty by the ICC' judicial commission last Friday and the game's world governing body has decided not to appeal against the verdict despite a request from BCCI.

"I did something that was right and I stand for what's right and what's wrong," said Dhoni, referring to his support for the all-rounder. "If something wrong is happening, I will go against it irrespective of who is doing it. If one of my players gets fined and if he's within the boundary lines, I will definitely go and defend him. But if he crosses that line, I won't come and he will go alone and face the consequences." When asked if the ICC verdict was personal humiliation for him since he was so vocal about the issue, Dhoni denied the same and said, "It was physical contact that we reported about.We never said anything about sledging. Quite a few harsh words were spoken but we didn't report that." "What is more important is that we brought forward something that we thought was unacceptable. What happens beyond that, it is not in my jurisdiction to punish or award penalties. We thought this incident was bad for the game so we brought

it forward. It's up to the ICC and others to see what needs to be done," he added.

I WOULD HAVE SORTED JADEJAANDERSON ISSUE IN MINUTES: ENGINEER The BCCI may be pressing for a harsh punishment against James Anderson but former India wicketkeeper Farokh Engineer said the England pacer does not merit a four-match ban for his spat with Ravindra Jadeja and suggested that he would have sorted out the issue in minutes. Engineer, a former ICC match referee, said that even though he was not aware of the details of the altercation, he cannot believe that the Indians would have wanted Anderson to be banned. "It's a narrow corridor in the dressing rooms there. MS Dhoni says he saw Jimmy push Jadeja and, if that's the case, Jimmy's been a bit naughty. But it certainly doesn't merit a fourmatch suspension," Engineer was quoted as saying by The Guardian.

SUPER SUB ENDS BOSCO’S DREAM RUN SPORTS

By A Sports Reporter

UMBAI: The five-year strong hold of Leslie Machado's Don Bosco were breached on Wednesday as they were knocked out of the MSSA first division under 16 interschool football. Prior to the onset of the tournament, Machado was confident but stayed realistic about the need to up their game with every match they played. However, the five year reign was brought to an end by Bombay Scottish, Mahim who created an upset to rout the table toppers out of the tournament by getting the better off the Matunga side 2-1 which was played for the first time on the astro-turf at the Cooperage Ground. The Mahim team were relishing their conquest in the tournament and it became even better after their heroes for the day - Parth Damani and Bhavya Jain netting a goal apiece to bring the curtains down on Bosco's title defense. While all seemed well in the start with Bosco's captain Bryce Miranda converting the first in the 11th minute, the Matunga outfit had their backs to the wall nine minutes later as Damani drew level. Much to his celebrations, he was reprimanded by the referee for his 'shirtless' celebration with a yellow card. With both outfits

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make a run. Bombay Scottish played as a unit and deserved to win, they played better football than us,” said Leslie Machado, coach, Don Bosco. Meanwhile, the winning goalscorer, Jain said that he was still to come to terms with the victory and he was pleased at the contribution made by him to the team. “I wanted to play and I got my chance when I was substituted by the coach. I knew that I had to contribute so that we could create an upset. I didnt know that I would be the one to take us through. I am really happy about my performance and received good support from the boys. Now we have to take this momentum to the final match and win the trophy,” said Damani. Disappointed skipper Miranda said that they were quite excited to play on astro-turf but failed to last throughout the course of the match. “The team was exParth Damani and Bhavya Jain of Bombay Scottish scored the two crucial goals in the cited to play on the astro-turf beboy’s under 16 MSSA interschool semi-final clash against Don Bosco at the fore the match. But we didn’t have Cooperage on Wednesday. the stamina to sustain ourselves moving in to the dugout with from Aryan Singh, mere seconds for 60 minutes. It’s sad that we lost scores at par, it was the substitu- before the call of the full time today.” tion in the 48th minute, which whistle. RESULTS: AT Cooperage Ground: B-16worked for the Scottish boys with The expression on the face of I- Semi Final: Bombay Scottish ‘A’ their coach Adib Kenkre replacing Machado said it all. “The boys (Mahim) (2) (Parth Damani, Bhavya Jain) striker the injured Aheed Shaikh played very badly. I am not satis- Beat Don Bosco H.S.‘A’ (Matunga) (1) with Bhavya Jain. While it looked fied with their performance. The (Bryce Miranda); St. Lawrence (Kandivali) like both the teams would have to boys didnt seemed to be used to (2) (Ishan Rana, Krish Adhikari) Beat St. brace a penalty kick situation, the surface and it was slow paced Francis D’Assisi (Borivali) (1) (Pratik Damani converted with assistence making it difficult for the boys to Shah).

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3.Scent Of Success 56 S. Mallikarjun 4.Zulfiqar 56 Ashok Kumar A. e can only go by the calibre of the 5.Actual 54.5 Mudassar Nazar jockey who is on today’s runners and 6.Dream Star 54.5 Imran Chisty decide their chances. Yash Narredu and 7.Good Fruit 54.5 D. Gnaneshwar Trevor are likely to get some winners today. 8.Style N Grace 54.5 Yash Narredu Picking the winner is becoming increasingly Win: Style N Grace, tough -- with the season’s end almost near. Dream Star The only way to pick the winner is to go by the jockey who is on the runners. Watch 4. The Santorini Star Plate - Division II Yash Narredu. There are eight races and the 1200 M 3.30 p.m. first starts at 2 p.m. 1.Shinnecock Hills 60 S. John 2.Meghalaya 59.5 Babu Singh CARD AND SELECTIONS 3.Sun Glow 59.5 Adarsh G. 1. The Ministrella Plate - Division II 1100 M 4.Ungoogleable 59.5 Imran Chisty 2.00 p.m. 5.Strombolite 59 Anjar Alam 1.Sands Of Time 56 Vinod Shinde 6.Little Love 58 Yash Narredu 2.Clifden Bay 54.5 D. K. Ashish 3.Nazanin 54.5 Vivek 4.Pine Art 54.5 A.R.Pradeep 5.Rare And Ellusive 54.5 Kiran Rai P 6.Reyna 54.5 T. S. Jodha 7.Anfield 57 Bhawani Singh 7.Speedstress 54.5 P. S. Chouhan 8.Summer Gold 57 A.Ramu 8.Windyanna 54.5 R. Anand 9.Arch Duchess 56.5 P. S. Chouhan Win: Speedstress, Reyna 10.Active Grey 56 Rajesh Kumar M 11.Scuffle 54 J.H.Christopher 2. The Azhar Plate - Division II 1200 M 12.Assiduous 53.5 P. Trevor 2.30 p.m. Win: Little Love, Arch Duchess 1.Secret Prayer 62 Kiran Rai P 2.Kimberley 60.5 Bhawani Singh 5. The Lt.Col.Gaunt Memorial Cup 1200 M 3.Shahraan 60.5 M. Prabhakaran 4.00 p.m. 4.Musical Romance 59.5 V.R.Jagadeesh 1.Absolute Majority 63 P. S. Chouhan 5.Silhouette 57.5 Vinod Shinde 2.Talisker 63 M. Prabhakaran 6.Tic Tac Toe 57.5 S. John 3.Athletic Star 61 Rajesh Kumar M 7.La Isla Bonita 56.5 B. Nayak 4.Wind Wonder 60.5 Yash Narredu 8.Raaga 56 Harish B. 5.Cape Ferrat 59.5 S. John 9.Star Of Desire 54.5 J.H.Christopher | 6.Will Star 59 Bhawani Singh 10.Dream Neo 53.5 M. Kumar 7.Smithsonite 58.5 Anjar Alam Win: Star of Desire, Silhouette 8.Irish Song 58 A.Ramu 9.Apparition 57 Ryan Marshall 3. The Ministrella Plate - Division I 1100 M 10.Amazing Redd 55 Imran Chisty 3.00 p.m. 11.Fair Game 52.5 D. K. Ashish 1.Asian Star 56 Md Shoaib 12.Hillsboro 52 V.R.Jagadeesh 2.Dorsoduro 56 Adarsh G. Win: Cape Ferrat, Wind Wonder

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6. The Lively Emprey Trophy 1400 M 4.30 p.m. 1.Astrum 56 Imran Chisty 2.Cannon Fire 56 Vivek 3.Golden Diamond 56 Ryan Marshall 4.Havelock Prince 56 S. John 5.His Highness 56 Darren Williams 6.Super Strong 56 Yash Narredu 7.To The Future 56 P. Trevor 8.Zucchero 56 P. S. Chouhan 9.Red Angel 54.5 T. S. Jodha 10.She's Stunning 54.5 Adarsh G. 11.Talentburst 54.5 J.H.Christopher 12.Veelena 54.5 Harish B. Win: To The Future, Zucchero

7. The Santorini Star Plate - Division I 1200 M 5.00 p.m. 1.Free Law 62 Ahsan Qureshi 2.Super Start 62 B. L. Paswan 3.Grand Applause 61 P. S. Chouhan 4.Kingston Town 61 Yash Narredu 5.Artorius 59.5 A. Sandesh 6.Austin 59.5 S. John 7.Salzburg 58 Imran Chisty 8.Champakali 56.5 Darren Williams 9.The Muse 56.5 Harish B. 10.Wind And Flight 56.5 D. K. Ashish 11.Ace Angelfire 56 Vinod Shinde 12.Wings Of Fortune 54 Adarsh G. Win: Austin, Artorius 8. The Azhar Plate - Division I 1200 M 5.30 p.m. 1.Colourofthewinners 62.5 Nassar Alam 2.Flame's Fury 62.5 Kiran Rai P 3.Interactive 62 M. Prabhakaran 4.One To Note 62 T. S. Jodha 5.Icepick Willie 61 Vinod Shinde 6.Breaking Away 60.5 Yash Narredu 7.One Two Ka Four 60 S.K.Paswan 8.Reva 59 Ajeet Kumar 9.Danube 57.5 Ganesh N. Win: Breaking Away, One To Note

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Aryan Ghosh and Mahek Nayak.

Gideon, Dhruv, Devansh and Varun in semis

MUMBAI: Gideon D'souza, Dhruv Oza, Devansh Mehrotra and Varun Muzumdar booked a place in the semi finals of the under 15 boys group on the second day of the inaugural Willingdon Catholic Gymkhana Sub Junior District Badminton Challenge. In the quarter finals, Gideon beat Vikhyat Bangera 21-15, 21-14 while, Dhruv overcame the stiff challenge of Siddharth Bhuta 21-15, 21-18. Devansh defeated Aditya Reddy 21-19, 21-9 whereas, Varun secured an easy 21-7, 21-8 win over Vedant Shah. In the mixed doubles under 15 category, Aayush Gupta along with Divya Hegde and the pair of Aditya Reddy and Mekhla Ambekar registered victories to go through to the next round. Aayush and Divya won a close battle 30-28 against Aryan Ghosh and Mahek Nayak. The pair of Aryan and Mahek, both 10 year old school kids, won the hearts of everyone at the WCG badminton courts with their exceptional skills and net play, but, lost the match in the end.

Aman Tiwari nets brace for Oscar Foundation

MUMBAI:Oscar Foundation scored once in each half to overcome Nava Nagar by a 2-0 margin in the third division qualifying league match of the Mumbai District Football Association League, played at the St. Xavier’s ground, Parel on Wednesday. Opportunistic striker Aman Tiwari netted both the goals to seal the win and three points for Oscar Foundation. In another match of the same league, Dustpati Krida Mandal got the better of Anjuman-E-Gulshan by a close 3-2 verdict. Devan Salvi, Nishad Thakur and Pranav Tambhe, all scored a goal each for the winning side, while Afshan A got both the goals for the losers.

Serena, Agassi to turn up for IPTL

MUMBAI: Multiple Grand Slam champions Serena Williams and Andre Agassi will turn up for their International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) franchise Singapore 'Slammers' during their home leg matches against UAE Royals, Team Manila and Indian Aces at the Singapore Indoor Stadium (SIS) between December 2-4. "After the WTA Tour finals, this will be the second major professional tennis event to grace the city in 2014 and we are proud to become a part of the world tennis calendar," said Greg Tan, Vice President of the Singapore Tennis Association at the official launch press conference of the Singapore Slammers.

Carrom tourney from August 14

MUMBAI: Maharashtra Carrom Association will be organising the Maharashtra State Ranking carrom Tournament August 14-17 and will be held in Wadala. Two events including the men singles and women singles where around 18 major carrom playing districts including 650 players and officials of the state are slated to participate. Star attractions for this tournament are former world and national champion Yogesh Pardesi (Indian Oil), former Asian and national champion Sandeep Deorukhkar (ONGC), former SAARC and Asian champion Hidayt Ansari (Indian Oil), former state champion Prakash Gaikwad (LIC), state champion Pankaj Pawar (Air India) among others.

VIJAY KUMAR FAILS TO MAKE IT TO RAPID FIRE TEAM FOR ASIAD

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EW DELHI: Olympic medallist Vijay Kumar has missed out on a berth in his pet event - rapid fire pistol - for the upcoming Asian Games but he is still part of the strong 43-members squad, which will be spearheaded by shooting ace Abhinav Bindra. The multi-sport extravaganza event will be held in Incheon, South Korea from September 19. The selection committee of the National Rifle Association of India picked the team during a meeting at its headquarters here. "His (Vijay's) scores haven't been good enough in recent times and as you all know, as per our selection policy, only the last six scores are taken into account while deciding on a shooter," an NRAI official said. Beijing Olympic gold medallist Bindra, who has just won the top prize at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, will, as usual, represent India in 10-metre air rifle alongside Sanjeev Rajput and Ravi Kumar. Like it was with the CWG squad, multiple medallist Gagan Narang will not be part of the 10 metre air rifle team, but will compete in rifle prone (Joydeep Karmakar and Hariom Singh being the other two members) and rifle 3 position (Sanjeev Rajput and Chain Singh). London Olympics silver medallist Vijay Kumar will be part of the centre fire pistol team alongside Pemba Tamang and Gurpreet Singh. Vijay failed to qualify for the finals of rapid fire pistol at the justconcluded Glasgow CWG.

Top seeds Daga, Divecha in semifinals

MUMBAI: The top-seeded pair of Shailesh Daga (M.J. Foundation) and Naheed Divecha (MJ Biopharm) overcame initial resistance from their opponents P.B. Mukherjee (JNPT) and Kusum Yadav (BARC) before clinching a deserving 25-23, 21-7 victory in a mixed doubles 80+ (combined age) quarter-final match of the Badminton Challenge 2014 held at NSCI courts, Worli. Second seeds Sandeep Chatwani (Evolution Sport) and Supriya Devgun (Evolution Sport) enjoyed a relaxed time in getting past Manoj Kumar Gautam (BARC) and Archana Kumar (BARC) winning in straight games at 21-4, 21-13 to also book their berth in the semi-finals. Devgun also made the semi-final round in mixed doubles 60+ category. She along with partner Prasad Shetty (RCF) did not have to break into a sweat as they received a walkover fromSachin Bharati (BEST) and Shruti Shetty. RESULTS: Mixed doubles 80+: 1Shailesh Daga (M.J. Foundation)/ Naheed Divecha (MJ Biopharm) beat P.B. Mukherjee (JNPT)/ Kusum Yadav (BARC) 25-23, 21-7; Vilas Kuvale (MbPT)/ Deanne Rodrigues (N. Jamnadas Co.) beat Anil Kulkarni (Mazgaon Dock)/Surekha Satam 21-12, 21-14.

air pistol, which will also have Shweta Chaudhary and Malaika Goel. The experienced Anjali Bhagwat will once again be seen in action in rifle 3 position along with Lajja Gausawami and Tejaswini Muley. Apurvi Chandela, Raj Chaudhary and Ayonika Paul will form the air rifle team.

Vijay Kumar failed to qualify for the rapid fire pistol event for the Asian Games.

Trap will be taken care of by Manavjit Singh Sandhu, Mansher Singh and Kynan Chenai while double trap event will have Ankur Mittal, Mohd Asab and Sangram Dahiya. The in-form world number one Jitu Rai will compete in free pistol and will have Om Prakash and

INDIA EDGE OUT BANGLADESH 2-1 IN HOCKEY SERIES OPENER Riding its fine form after bagging a silver in the recently concluded Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the Indian men's hockey team edged out Bangladesh 2-1 in the opening Test of the threematch series that started today in Dhaka as part of the Asian Games tune-up. Bangladesh drew first blood with a Farhad Ahmed Fhitul strike in the 30th minute, but India, who have picked a young squad for the series including some Asian Games probables, soon bounced back in the game and stole the thunder from the home team within a matter of five minutes. Trailing 0-1, Indian defender Gurjinder Singh replied through a field goal in the 32nd minute of the match and helped the visitors Omkar Singh for company. Rai will draw level. Mid-fielder Harjeet also be seen in action in air pistol Singh quickly took the visitors along with Prakash Nanjappa and ahead before half time when he Samresh Jung. made no mistake in converting a In the women's section, CWG penalty corner in the 34th minute. winners Rahi Sarnobat, Anisa India then held on the 2-1 adSayyed will represent India in vantage till time as Gurjinder resports pistol alongside Heena ceived the Man of the Match Sidhu. Heena will also compete in award.

Joshi makes her mark with gold

UMBAI: Shweta Joshi more than made up for her doubles loss to clinch the gold in the women’s singles category and she was closely followed by her colleague Kuhu Anand who won the silver during the Game On! – the sport tournament for corporates, which concluded its second weekend at the Ajmera iLand Sports Academy, Wadala. Aditi Tanksale of Pitambiri won the bronze medal. The second weekend of Game On! saw some exceptional performances by players from various multinational corporations, but the ones that stood out the most were those that came from employees of TCS and Deloitte. The two companies were neck to neck at most times of the tournament and every time the scoreboard ticked in favour of one team, the other sprung right back into the game. The level of competition was as intense as ever and every point ended on a nail biting note. After an initial scare, Vishal Yadav and Aushima of TCS managed to overcome the onslaught of Hemant Ojha and Shweta Joshi of Deloitte in the mixed doubles event. Vishal was

also the winner of the mens doubles 35+ category with Rupesh More, putting TCS in a considerably good position in the tournament. That’s when the women from Deloitte decided to take over, with emphatic wins in the singles category. When both your teams are playing against each other in the final, you know there can come nothing in between you and that gold medal. RESULTS: Table tennis: Men Singles - 1st Place – Suraj Chandrashekar – HDFC Life, 2nd Place – Shashank. Raghunath – Motilal Oswal, 3rd Place – Atul Deshmukh – L&T. Women Singles - 1st Place – Shweta Joshi –

Deloitte, 2nd Place – Kuhu Anand – Deloitte, 3rd Place – Aditi Tanksale – Pitambari. Mixed Doubles - 1st Place – Vishal Yadav & Aushima – TCS, 2nd Place – Hemant Ojha & Shweta Joshi – Deloitte, 3rd Place – Chintan Jain & Kuhu Anand – Deloitte. Mix Doubles – 35+ - 1st Place - Vishal Yadav & Rupesh More – TCS, 2nd Place Premal Saraiya & Rahul Bhattacharyya – Kotak Mahindra Bank, 3rd Place - CS Rao & Sudhakar – Kotak Mahindra Bank. Mens Doubles - 1st Place – Pravin.R & Atul Deshmukh – L&T, 2nd Place – Sujan Narvekar & Rupesh More – TCS, 3rd Place – Premal Saraiya & Rahul Bhattacharyya – Kotak Mahindra Bank.

TCS employees Sujal & Rupesh and Atul Deshmukh and Pravin [R] during their table tennis matches during the Game On! tournament played at Wadala over the weekend.

IN BRIEF Winning gold is dream coming true, says Dipika Pallikal

CHENNAI: Squash Doubles gold winner Dipika Pallikal today said that Joshna Chinappa and she went to the Commonwealth Games with a goal of winning medals and to achieve the target was a dream come true. "We went in with a goal of winning a few medals. We dreamt of winning. We never thought it would actually happen. It is a dream come true," Pallikal told reporters on the sidelines of a function here. She added that the CWG was like Olympics for squash players as the game does not feature in the Olympic sports. Asked if the CWG events were challenging, she said "Any platform in a multisport event is tough".

Pakistani team to participate in Wave World Kabaddi League

NEW DELHI: In a significant move towards normalizing sporting relations between India and Pakistan, a team from across the border - Lahore Lions -- managed by the Government of Punjab will participate in the inaugural World Kabaddi League scheduled to begin in London on August 9. Under the leadership of Mian Mohd. Shahbaaz Sharif, Chief Minister of Pakistan's Punjab province, the team from neighbouring country has consented their participation in the international league promoting the ancient sport of kabaddi. Top Pakistani players like Babar Waseem, Lala Abaidulla, Shafiq Ahmad Chisti and Akmal Shazad Dogar will be representing Lahore Lions in the tournament.

Deepika Kumari shoots 454 to top women’s recurve ranking round

KOLKATA: Deepika Kumari was back in her elements as the former world No 1 archer topped the qualification round along with the men's team in the recurve section of the Archery World Cup Stage IV in Wroclaw, Poland. According to information received here, the Ranchi youngster, who has slipped to 19th in the world rankings because of slump in form this year, bounced back to shoot 454 to top the women's recurve ranking round. Deepika, however, did not get enough support from her teammates Laxmi Rani Majhi and Laishram Bombayla Devi, who finished ninth and 20th respectively, as the Indian recurve women's team slipped to second place with 1319 points behind China (1330).

Indian men and women suffer defeats in Chess Olympiad

TROMSO (NORWAY): India witnessed a bad day in office as the men's team suffered a 2.5-1.5 defeat at the hands of 12th seed Cuba, while their fifth seeded female counterparts were shocked by Serbia by similar margin in the fourth round of the 41st Chess Olympiad here. The top boards for the Indian men again delivered the goods despite the absence of Parimarjan Negi, who was rested for this match. S P Sethuraman donned the top board for the first time and put up a sterling show to draw with Leinier Dominguez Perez, winner of one of the Grand Prix last year. Krishnan Sasikiran yet again tried but the end result was a draw with Lazaro Bruzon Batista, while on the third board too B Adhiban held his fort together with a fighting draw against Yuniesky Quesada Perez.

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