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CM of MP involved in Vyapam scam?

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A whistle-blower who claims to know about it all, says Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is involved and that a cover-up operation is on. And there will be no CBI probe

By A Correspondent

O Mahila Congress activists burning an effigy of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan demanding his resignation and CBI probe for his alleged involvement in Vyapam scam, in Bhopal on Monday.

ne more shocking disclosure is now available with regard to the Vyapam scam: a whistle-blower who has surfaced has alleged that Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is involved in the scam.

"The CM wants me to be dead", he said. The whistle-blower does not know how exactly he is involved. He is extending support to those who are behind the scam. The CM is hiding facts.

The chief minister has rushed to Delhi and met Home Minister Rajnath Singh who has now stopped

saying that the BJP is willing to use CBI. The chief minister is dead against calling the CBI. Why has the BJP started singing a new tune now? It had categorically stated it was for letting High Court or the Supreme Court take over the investigation.

It is clear a cover-up operation is on. Behind the scam are politicians, officials, businessmen. In the scam, as many as 1,887 are arrested, FIR has been lodged against 140 persons.Meanwhile troubles mounted for Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan after a woman trainee

‘LaMo mum on `1,000cr payment to D-Company’

By Asif Rizvi

Dawood aide Chhota Shakeel says the fugitive and former IPL boss has no threat now

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ormer IPL boss Lalit Modi keeps evading inquiry by several agencies on conditions of life threats in India. The threat givers themselves have clarified that Lalit Modi need not worry and is free to return to India.

While LaMo is defending all possible allegations on him through micro-blogging site twitter, Facebook and his own website by providing evidences available with him in terms of documents, photographs and snap shots of his messaging conversations with several people who were allegedly provided hospitality by him during his tenure as IPL boss.

LaMo is constantly answering

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questions of his followers on social media sites. However, this reporter too asked him through a private message and a tweet on twitter whether he had paid Rs.1,000 crore to Dawood Ibrahim and the reason

for paying him the huge sum. LaMo chose not to reply.

Meanwhile in a recent telephonic interview to a TV channel, Dawood's closest aide Chhota Shakeel has clarified that LaMo did have threat from Dawood's D-company and it was because of LaMo not paying back Rs.1,000 crore that he owed the underworld gang.

"We wanted to kill him (Lalit Modi). We also went to Bangkok to gun him down, but it was late by the time we reached there, he had left by then," said Chhota Shakeel to a reporter of a TV channel.

"I cannot disclose what money he owed us but he had later paid the money hence we have nothing to do

with him now. He is free to return to India, " Shakeel added.

In 2010, LaMo had left India and have never returned till date. On every occasion LaMo has told the investigating agencies his life was threatened in India and hence he cannot return. Enforcement Directorate (ED) have issued notices to LaMo several times to appear before the agency, but the reason remained the same.

LaMo was provided police security on the basis of intelligence inputs. The inputs had suggested that he had threat to his life from Dawood's D-Company. However, Mumbai Police had written letters to ED, Mumbai and IT (Intelli-

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gence), New Delhi in 2010 that following the intelligence inputs from a central agency, LaMo was being provided with police protection.

The security agencies after a review had concluded there was no threat to his life after November 2010.

On June 17, fresh notices to LaMo was issued by ED and Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) about which the Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in a press conference in New Delhi had said that notices issued to the former IPL chief were quasi-judicial in nature, 'light blue' notice was issued against LaMo by the DRI at the behest of the ED. ADC on June 26 had published a report on how Lalit Modi has kept evading the probing agencies with his now familiar ‘threat’ line.

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Children of CSWs of Kamathipura are out of the rut. They are enrolled at Night Care Center, with a little help from Prerana

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GOOD SAMARITANS: Priti and Pravin Patkar, the force behind Prerana.

MIDNIGHT CHILDREN: Children of CSWs of Kamathipura at a Night Care Centre. said, “I was shocked to see the inhuman condition in this area. I saw generation after generation having no choice or having no right to choose different paths in their life.

If a girl is born then it is a must that she should become a sex worker and if boy is born than he should be groomed as an agent or a pimp, to bring in customers for his sisters and mothers. I also found out that children were often drugged and put under the cots as their mothers were entertaining customers. I even saw three generations of same family (a grandmother, mother and a child) solicit customers on the same street. It was a horror to detect the perfect strategy of the red-light area to groom these children for education rather than fall into the flesh trade”.

Prerana framework For Prerana, the focus is on safety and overall development of CSWs'

children. A day at the Night Care Center starts at 5 p.m. There are two categories of children being enrolled: below six years and above six years.

The children above six years come back after attending afternoon school and are given a snack, which is followed by classes conducted by the teachers. There are sports activities for the younger children. Children suffering from diseases or ailments are given medicine, treatment and a nutritious diet suggested by doctors. The classes get over by 8.30 p.m. They are also provided dinner and later they watch television for an hour before going to sleep.

School-going children have breakfast at the Night Care Center and then go to school. There are

classes like life skills education, gender programme, music, dance, craft, science, counselling, magic classes and field trips for children.

There are sessions with mothers about health and impressive parenting issues.

The Prerana team step out and meets mothers to check whether there are any children who can be enrolled with the Night Care Center.

Today, Prerana has more than 250 children in the four night care centers. And they also run a Girls’ Shelter in Kharghar.

Several children have finished their MBA, law and degree course from recognised universities, secured a good job, rescued their mothers/sisters and are living a good life with their families.

Who would ever have thought that these young children often served as pimps or agents for their mother’s customers would be free from all the horrosr and will be leading a good social life with better education, with a little help from Prerana!

Unattended briefcase triggers panic in Fort area

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At the end of our foreign tour series, we are going to visit the capital of yet another ‘superpower in future’ sir... that’s Delhi!

Hina (name changed), a CSW, said, “The children who were born here are having bad destiny, they either ended up as prostitutes or became part of the activities of the sex trade, I would like my children to pursue a life of dignity and not to be part of the flesh trade. Every mother wants her child to be enrolled in a school and walk out to a better future.”

Earlier Priti Patkar faced a lot of opposition and flak, but after counseling the CSWs, now every mother and sisterint the red light area wants her child to be enrolled in Prerana at Kamathipura.

Azad Shrivastav | ADC

hough prostitution is illegal in India, hundreds of women and children are trafficked every year and shoved into the flesh trade racket. Around 90 per cent of sex trafficking is carried in the interior parts of the country. The children of commercial sex workers (CSWs) are in a vulnerable state. There are massive records of women and children working in prostitution of which 3,00,000 and 5,00,000 commercial sex workers in India are children, which approximately comes to around 40 per cent.

In Mumbai, one of country's oldest, Asia’s largest red light area, commonly known as Kamathipura is located at Falkland Road. For the children of CSWs, this locality is merely their playground, and also their source of livelihood. At Kamathipura, it is a common sight to see children running behind cabs and pedestrians to lure customers to the narrow lanes for their moms or madams, thought it was not new for the visitors to see children of sex workers at the age of five, begging customers to come to the brothels where their mothers are working.

After watching all this pitiful conditions of children, Priti Patkar who visited this area as student of social worker thought that there is immense need of change in this area.

Priti along with her husband Pravin Patkar pledged to educate every child of the red light area and to bring back their childhood.

Since 1986, Prerana, an NGO, is working in Mumbai’s red light areas to prevent second-generation prostitution and protect women and children from being trafficked. The first ever Night Care Center in the world was conceptualised to provide shelter for children of CSWs who are victims of human trafficking in red lights areas.

Priti Patkar, founder of Prerana,

hree days after Mumbai Police beefed up security in selected areas in South Mumbai post a threat message on social media went viral, locals seem to be more positively concerned and cautious with everything. This was seen on Monday afternoon when a brown-coloured briefcase was found in the middle of Mumbai Samachar Marg near Janmabhoomi Bhavan in Fort. The police immediately alerted the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) as the briefcase was enough to scare the people who were seen chanting Hanuman Chalisa and 'Ganpati Bappa Morya', while some were also seen yelling 'Marenge toh saath main marenge'.

However, the BDS team found that briefcase had only some papers and bank documents.

A local shop owner Raes Shaikh A bomb expert inspects an unattended briefcase lying on a busy street at Mumbai said, “When I noticed that a bag was Samachar Marg in Fort, on Monday.

lying unattended in the middle of road, I remembered the threat which was given. I immediately called the police and informed them. It was very scary as people started yelling that there is a bomb and we are going to die. The atmosphere around was tense and nobody know what to do so people started yelling Hanuman Chalisa and I started reading dua's.”

Raju Yadav, peanut seller, who was present in the Mumbai Samachar lane said, “Most of the people ran away thinking there was a bomb in the briefcase but when the bomb squad arrived I realised something was wrong. However, there were some documents in the briefcase. The immediate reaction of the police and the bomb squad is commendable.” aroosa.ahmed@afternoondc.in

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This is to inform the general public that Original Share certificate no. 9 ,Distinctive nos from 41 to 45 of Dr Uttamkumar Mahadeo Kale, a member of Juhu Gaurav CHSL Gulmohar cross road no 11,JVPD Mumbai 400049 have been lost /misplaced . The member of the society has applied for duplicate share certificates.The society hereby invites claims and objections from claimants/objectors for issuance of duplicate share certificate within the period of 14 (fourteen) days from publication of this notice,with copies of such documents and other proofs in support of his / her/their claims/objections for issuance of duplicate share certificate to the secretary of Juhu Gaurav Society.If no claims/objections are received within the prescribed period as above ,the society is free to issue duplicate share certificate in such manner as is provided under the by-laws of the society.The claims / objections,if any received by the society shall be dealt with in the manner provided under the bye-laws of the society.

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Smt. Ila Madhusudan Kotak Member Of Yogi Smruti Co-operative Housing Society Ltd Bldg No. D-15 Yogi Nagar Eksar Road Borivali (west) Mumbai-400 091 and holding Share Certificate No.2 Distinctive No.6 To 10 of Flat No.002 A Wing, who expired on 9th Jan 2015 and original above share cerificate lost/ misplaced.

Mr. Manish Madhusudan Kotak is legal heir of deceased and he has made an application to the society for issue of duplicate share certificate and transfer of ownership right of above said flat and five shares of society to be transferred to his name If any one of having any claim or objection to issue duplicate shares and ownership right in favour of Manish Madhusudan Kotak should contact The Honorable Chairman/Secretary of the Society within 15 days from issue of this notice after that no claim will be entertained and the society will be free to issue the duplicate share certificate and ownership to Mr. Manish Madhusudan Kotak.

For Yogi Smruti Co-oprative Hsg Society Ltd Sd/Secretary/Chairman Mr. D.R Mapara Mob No.9167668598 Place-mumbai Date:- 07/07/2015

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY given to public at large on behalf of my clients, Mr. VIRENDRA H. THAKUR & Mrs. CHANDRAVATI VIRENDRA THAKUR, the joint owners of Flat No, 401, A-11, Sector-2, Prabodh Shanti Nagar CHSL., Shanti Nagar, Mira Road (East), Dist. Thane401107, has lost Two Agreements, 1st Original Agreement for Sale dated 29/09/1989 between M/s. Shanti Star Builders & Mrs. Karima Bi Mohd. Ibrahim Kothmire AND 2nd Original Agreement for sale dated 21/10/1994 between Mrs. Karima Bi Mohd. Ibrahim Kothmire and (1) Mr. Krishnakumar T. Saraiya, (2) Mr. Nilesh T. Saraiya, (3) Mr. Manoj T. Saraiya, (4) Mrs. Chandrakala Saraiya of the above said Flat.That the complaint has been lodged with the concerned Mira Road Police Station on 02-07-2015, bearing Property Missing Register No. 1548/2015, dated 2/07/15. Any person finding the said 1st & 2nd Original Agreements for Sale should hand over the said Agreements forthwith to my clients. Further, any person having any right, interest, claim, lien or charge on the basis of the said Two Original Agreements for Sale should stake claim, if any, within 14 days from the date of publication of this Notice and thereafter my client shall disown the said Two Original Agreements for Sale and my client shall not be liable for any payment or dues to any person or any Bank or Financial Institution on the basis of the said lost Agreements.

Sd/M. M. ANSARI, Advocate & Notary A-74, Shanti Shopping Center, Mira Road East, Thane.

CHANGE OF NAME I have changed my name from Kaustubh Prafullachandra Shenai to Koustubh Prafullachandra Shenai as per Affidavit Dated 03/07/2015.

C-17353 I have changed my name from Lorreta Charlotta Pinto, to ‘Loretta Pinto’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 06/07/2015.

C-17354 I have changed my name from Mohamed Shuhil, to ‘Mohd Sohail Ismail Shaikh’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 04/07/2015.

C-17355 I have changed my name from Gajanana Motilal Rangareji, to ‘Gajanan Rangrej’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 06/07/2015.

C-17356 I have changed my name from Chirag Pravin Chavan, to ‘Chirag Pravin Chauhan’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (M-159897) Dated: 11/06/2015.

C-17357 I have changed my name from Pravinbhai Kodarbhai Chauhan, to ‘Pravinbhai Kodarbhai Darji/Chauhan’ as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No. (U-54146) Dated: 19/12/2013.

C-17358 I have changed my name from Mr. Mahadev Kuddayya Hegde, to ‘Mr. Mahabal Kuddayya Hegde’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 17/06/2015.

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I have changed my name from Mr. Narayana Veeru Shetty, to ‘Mr. Narayan Veeru Shetty’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 17/06/2015.

C-17360 I have changed my name from Mr. Sundara Narayana Shetty, to ‘Mr. Sunder Narayan Shetty’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 17/06/2015.

C-17361 I have changed my name from Mr. Rama Sheena Shetty, to ‘Mr. Ramanna Sheena Shetty’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 06/07/2015.

C-17362 I have changed my old name from Karmanbhai Gelabhai Patel to new name Karman Gela Ravat as per Affidavit.

C-17363 I have changed my old name from Anilkumar Karmanbhai Ravat to new name Anil Karman Ravat as per Affidavit.

C-17364 I have changed my old name from Geeta Karman Patel to new name Geeta Karman Ravat as per Affidavit.

C-17365 I have changed my name from Hanna William Joseph to Henna Elvis Poonawala as per Court Affidavit.

C-17366 I have changed my name from Smrutika Bhargav Velhal to Prajakta Vinayak Chimbalkar vide Affidavit Dated 30/6/2015 C-17367 I have changed my name from Khatija Sadique Petkar to Khatiza Sadique Petkar as per Court Affidavit.

C-17368 I have changed my name from Sufi Azizuddin Nasiruudin to Azizuddin Nasiruddin Shaikh as per Court Affidavit.

C-17369 I have changed my name from Amina Begum Shahjahan to Amina Begum Shahjahan Khan as per Court Affidavit.

C-17370 I have changed my name from Mazid Ashafaque Shekh to Mohammed Majid Ashfaque Shaikh as per Court Affidavit.

C-17371 I have changed my name from Mohmed Moinuddin Sufi Azizuddin to Moinuddin Azizuddin Shaikh as per Court Affidavit.

C-17372 I have changed my name from Ajay Kumar Chowdhary to Ajay Choudhary as per Court Affidavit.

C-17373 I have changed my name from Alauddin Shahjahan to Alauddin Shahjahan Khan as per Court Affidavit.

C-17374 I have changed my name from Kantadevi Lalchand Chowdhary to Kantadevi Lalchand Choudhary as per Court Affidavit.

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05 CITY Sena demands naming Coastal BMC’s Environment dept Road after Balasaheb Thackeray disabled: Shubha Raul

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Swamy wants postage stamp after the late Sena chief

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n a bid to revive his more than three decade old ties with the Shiv Sena, senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy yesterday in his tweet announced that he had written to the Union Government asking for a special commemorative stamp be released in honour of the late Sena chief Balasaheb Thackeray. Coming as it does from Swamy who has now joined the BJP fold late last year few eyebrows have been raised in the political circles here.

It may be recalled that soon after the October 2014 assembly election results were announced, the BJP top brass in New Delhi had deputed Swamy to bring the estranged Sena around and agree it to join the BJPled government which was still a minority government then. It may be recalled then that Swamy after meeting Sena president Uddhav Thackeray had stated that in the

Besides that Swamy's ties with the Thackeray family have not been new. During the Janata Party days, Swamy had twice contested the Lok Sabha elections once in 1977 and in 1980 from the Mumbai North-East constituency. Swamy's demand comes at a time when the Sena is celebrating its Golden Jubilee year of its foundation.

Meanwhile, Sena MP Sanjay Raut too yesterday echoed the party demand for naming the Mumbai Coastal Road project after the late Sena chief Balasaheb Thackeray. He remarked that 'come what may the Coastal Road project shall be named after the late Sena chief and that no one could stop it from happening'. Senior Sena Minister for Subramaniam Swamy Public Works Department Eknath Shinde too argued that the name of larger interest of Hindutva both the the late Sena chief is synonymous BJP and Sena should come together. with the history of the state. He He had termed the Sena as BJP's added that if the name of Balasaheb longstanding ally and urged Ud- Thackeray is given to the project it dhav Thackeray to once again team will only enhance and add to the up with BJP. stature of the project itself.

Mumbai Metro unveils its new logo Sushil Kadam | ADC

(From Left to Right) Ambuj Bajpai, Under Secretary, Minister of Urban Development, Government of India, Ashwini Bhide, Managing Director, Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) and UPS Madan, Metropolitan Commissioner, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and Director, MMRC unveiling the Metro 3 logo.

its brands that are communicative and logos that are relevant to the business,” said Ashwini Bhide, Managing Director, MMRC. “We are looking forward to establish a fresh dialogue with the city, as it desperately is in need of this underground metro corridor, which will rid this city of its traffic woes and more importantly the hundreds of on-track deaths,” concluded Bhide.

Also present on the occasionwere Ambuj Bajpai, Under Secretary, MoUD, GoI; S.K. Gupta, Director (Projects), MMRC; A.A. Bhatt, Director (System), MMRC; D.G. Diwate, Chief General Manager (Tracks), MMRC; S.R. Nandargikar, Chief General Manager (Civil), MMRC; .R. Ramana, Executive Director (Planning), MMRC; Indranil Sarkar, Chief Finance Officer, MMRC; R.M. Gotaphode, Chief Accounts Officer, MMRC; Dilip Kawathkar, (GM-HR) and Ritu Deb.

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ormer Mumbai Mayor and Shiv Sena member Shubha Raul raised an issue that has been plaguing the city for a very long time. In the debate at General Body Meeting on Wednesday at BMC, it was discussed that the issue of environmental hazards because of excessive pollution has been neglected for a long time now.

According to BMC Act of 1888, Section 61 (AB) issues related to the forests, environment, and nature conservation are the responsibility of the civic body. Every year the environmental department of BMC prepares an annual report that shows the situation of pollution across the city. However, Raul has alleged that despite reports submitted every year, no attention is being paid to air, water or noise pollution. According to her, the laboratory at Worli has been vacant because of the shortage of staff and the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board should take this matter into serious consideration. Another laboratory at Khar has been relocated but the new location does not have enough computers and equipments as per requirement.

“This department should be equipped with high technology. All the smart cities across the globe have special departments assigned to only keep a check on the pollution control. In 1981, High Court advised the BMC to establish the environment department under Solid Waste Management department,” Raul said. She also mentioned that gas chromatographs had been bought by the BMC and their warranty period shall end soon. But because of lack of space these equipments have not been set up at required places.Raul and few other corporators also alleged that BMC was

he Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC), which is implementing the crucial ColabaBandra-Seepz Metro-3 corridor, from Monday, will carry itself with a fresh logo.

“The earlier logo was designed with an elevated Metro-3 corridor in mind as was planned originally. The new logo will present the organization more appropriately as it is more relevant, fresh and robust,” said UPS Madan, Director, MMRC and Metropolitan Commissioner, MMRDA, while unveiling the new logo.

“It may also be noted that MMRC was initially floated as an State Government agency. However, the same now is a joint venture of State and the Central Government and will function as such,” said Madan.

“The infrastructure industry communicates with the world with

MMRC to award contract worth Rs 11,000 cr

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uring the unveiling of Metro III logo, the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) Managing Director, Ashwini Bhide and Metropolitan Commissioner, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and Director of MMRC UPS Madan declared to award contract for Metro III worth Rs. 11,000 crore in September.

Addressing the media, Bhide said, “We will give out civil work contracts in September worth Rs 11,000 crore for 32.5 km long Colaba-Bandra-Seepz corridor. The technical evaluation will be done in the mid of September and then

contracts will be given.”

However, it appears that the MMRC is not sure about the decision of metro car shed in Aarey colony.

“The decision of the car shed will be taken by the government.

However, the detailed report will be submitted soon,” said Madan.

The consultant to prepare the rehabilitation of the metro Project Affected People (PAP) in Girgaum and Kalbadevi will be appointed in 15 days.

“The process of rehabilitation will be completed in four months once the consultant is appointed,” added Madan. The work on Metro III project is expected to begin in March next year.

not paying any attention to the fall in amount of mangroves that surround the city, which has resulted in rise in water pollution. Additional Municipal Commissioner Sanjay Deshmukh was present in the meeting and assured that the matter will be looked into. “I assure the members present that chromatographs will be assigned at few places and the environment will be monitored correctly henceforth. The instrument required to measure lead in the air, however cannot be set up immediately,” Deshmukh said.Prakash Patil, Head of Solid Waste Management department at BMC said that a report was presented in front of the corporators and the shortcomings have been taken a note of. “There are issues because the laboratory at Khar was in a dilapidated condition, but it is being relocated.

Also, observation centres are going to be established at more places, now that we know the shortcomings. New equipments will also be set up at the new location of the building so the situation will come under control in some time.”

Patil said.

J Dey murder case: Examination of witnesses to start soon

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he special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court on Monday issued summons to the witnesses for recording of evidence in journalist J Dey murder case.

"The court today issued summons to some 10 witnesses who will start deposing in the case as prosecution witnesses," said defence lawyer S.M. Deshpande.

The recording of evidence will start later this month, reports PTI. The court had framed charges against 11 accused including the journalist Jigna Vora on June 8.

The charges (against various accused) include being a part of the gang run by fugitive gangster Chhota Rajan and hatching a conspiracy to kill Dey who was shot dead in suburban Powai on June 11, 2011.

Vora is accused of passing on

key information such as the number plate of Dey's motorcycle and his address to Rajan. The police arrested her in November 2011 and she was granted bail on July 2012.

Police had in December 2011 filed the charge sheet against Satish Kaliya, Abhijeet Shinde, Arun Dake, Sachin Gaikwad, Anil Waghmode, Nilesh Shendge, Mangesh Agawane, Paulson Joseph and Deepak Sisodia (all arrested). Later, a separate charge sheet was filed against Vora.

According to police, Rajan, who was upset with Dey over two articles written by him which purportedly portrayed the fugitive don in bad light, ordered the journalist's killing. The charge sheet claims that Vora had instigated Rajan to kill him, owing to her own professional rivalry with Dey.

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C-17376 I have changed my name from Shahjahan Begum Sufi Azizuddin to Shahjahan Begum Azizuddin Shaikh as per Court Affidavit.

C-17377 I have changed my name from Shahjahan to Shahjahan Khan as per Court Affidavit.

C-17378 I have changed my name from Shweta Suresh Salvi to Jhanvi Jitendra Ghag as per Court Affidavit.

C-17379 I have changed my name from Shamshad Ahmed Nisar Ahmed to Shamshad Ahmed Nisar Ahmed Qureshi as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No. (X-78691).

C-17380 I Akshay Prakash Thakur have changed my name to Pranesh Prakash Thakur vide Affidavit dated 6.7.2015.

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C-17382 I have changed my name from Dipak Sing to Deepak Singh Birpal Butola as per Govt of Maharashtra Gazette No. (M-156588) C-17383 I have changed my name from Ulfat Riyazuddin Khan to Aarvi Akshay Kamath vide Govt of Maha. Gazette (M-1512068).

C-17384 I have changed my name from Shobha Puran Bahadur Thapa to Shobha Puran Bahadur Thapa Chhetri vide Govt of Maha. Affidavit (NA 771782) and Gazette (X-57986).

C-17385 I have changed my name from Vikram Puran Bahadur Thapa to Vikram Puran Bahadur Thapa Chhetri vide Govt of Maha. Affidavit (NA 771783) and Gazette (X-57988) C-17386 I have changed my name from Vishnu Puran Bahadur Thapa to Vishnu Puran Bahadur Thapa Chhetri vide Govt of Maharashtra Affidavit ( ML 906703) and Gazette ( X -57987) C-17387 I have changed my name from Puran Bahadur Thapa to Puran Bahadur Thapa Chhetri vide Government of Maharashtra Affidavit (NA 771785) and Gazette (X-57985).

C-17388 I have changed my name from Thiripurasundari Jeyasekara Raju to Thiripurasundari Nagaraj Raju vide Govt of Maha. Affidavit (LV 143507).

C-17389 I have changed my name from Joytsna Dhirajlal Sanghani to Jyotsna Dhirajlal Sanghani as per Affidavit C-17390

I have changed my name from Mrs. Sanobar Yaseen Shaikh to Mrs. Faridabano Yaseen Shaikh as per Affidavit Dated 06.07.2015.

C-17391 I have changed my name from Miss. Yasmin Mohd Husen Gheesujit Megul to Miss.

Yasmin Mohammad Hussain Shiakh as per Affidavit Dated 06.07.2015.

C-17392 I have changed my name from Mr. Mehandi Hasan to Mr. Mehadi Hasan Mahato as per Affidavit Dated 06.07.2015.

C-17393 I have changed my name from Ramesh Kumar Shyamsunder Muchhal to Ramesh Shyamsunder Muchhal as per Affidavit.

C-17394 I have changed my name from Raviraj Shankar Pakhale to Ganesh Shankar Pakhale as per Maharashtra Gazette No (X- 10947) dated 12-18 June 2014.

C-17395 I have changed my name from Siraj Hasmuddin Syyed to Siraj Hashmuddin Sayyed as per Affidavit.

C-17396 I have changed my name from “Rajankumar Pradeepkumar Tiwari” to “Rajan Pradeep Tiwari” as per Affidavit Dated 3rd July’ 2015.

C-17397 I have changed my name from “Pradeepkumar Tiwari” to “Pradeep Tiwari” as per Affidavit Dated 3rd July’ 2015.

C-17398 I have changed my name from “Rekhabahen Jagdishbhai Rathod” to “Rekha Jitendra Tank” as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Javid Abdul Hamid Khan to Javed Abdul Hamid Khan as per deed poll Affidavit C-17407

I have changed my name from Shyam Pravinbhai to Shyam Pravinbhai Dhanak as per Affidavit.

C-17425

I have changed my name from Sunil Ramanand Rai to Sunilkumar Ramanand Rai as per Affidavit.

C-17444

I have changed my name from Vani Ramchandra to Vani Dattatraya Godkhindi as per Affidavit.

C-17462

I have changed my name from Shabana Mohammed Umer Shaikh to Ayesha Sarfaraz Malik as per deed poll Affidavit

I have changed my name from Kishorkumarchhaganlalji Bafna to Kishor Chhaganlalji Bafna as per Affidavit.

C-17426

I have changed my name from Sushula to Sushila Boja Poojari as per Affidavit Dated 06/07/2015 C-17445

I have changed my name from R. Vani to Vani Dattatraya Godkhindi as per Affidavit.

C-17463

I have changed my name from Rahul Kumar to Rahul Ramakabal Yadav as per Affidavit.

C-17427

I have changed my name from Ragnar Joseph Mendez to Mr.Steven Joseph Mendez as per Affidavit C-17446

I have changed my name from Debabrata Sarkhel to Tapas Kumar Sarkhel as per Affidavit.

C-17428

I have changed my name from Shweta Sanjay Salvi to Shweta Sanjay Salve as per Affidavit

C-17408 I have changed my name from Gulam Ahamad Ansari to Gulam Mohammed Ansari as per deed poll Affidavit C-17409 I have changed my name from Shamira Sanawar to Shamira Sanawar Shaikh as per deed poll Affidavit C-17410 I have changed my name from Narendra Kamath H to Haleangadi Narendra Kamath as per deed poll Affidavit C-17411 I have changed my name from Chandrashekar Kalka to Chandrashekar Kalla as per deed poll Affidavit C-17412 I have changed my name from Munnilal Kanojiya to Munni Kanojiya as per deed poll Affidavit C-17413 I have changed my name from Unna Abraham to Unni Abraham as per deed poll Affidavit C-17414 I have changed my name from Shaikhmahamadsalim Usman Shaikh to Salim Usman Shaikh as per deed poll Affidavit C-17415 I have changed my name from Sanjaya Kumar Balmukund Dubey to Sanjay Balmukund Dubey as per Affidavit.

C-17416

I have changed my name from “Lalita Ramanlal Patel” to “Lalitaben Ramanlal Patel” as per Affidavit.

C-17400

I have changed my name from Lilly Alex Joseph to Leena Alex Joseph as per Affidavit.

I have changed my name from Ashaben Amratlal Bheda to Asha Manilal Savla as per Affidavit Dated: 25 Mar 2015

I have changed my name from Manjur Jahid Khan to Manzoor Khan as per Affidavit.

C-17418

C-17401 I Khushpreet Kaur Sidhu have changed my name to Raina Harish Hingorani as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 06th July 2015 C-17402 I have changed my name from Rubina Mohammed Umer to Rubina Mohammed Umer Shaikh as per deed poll Affidavit C-17403 I have changed my name from Tinku Satyanarayan Asawa to Mayank Satyanarayan Asawa as per deed poll Affidavit C-17404 I have changed my name from Sukhlal Dalaram to Sukhlal Dalaram Choudhary as per deed poll Affidavit C-17405 I have changed my name from Huda Abdul Rahim Sayed to Sharful Huda Mohammed Sameer Shaikh by deed poll Affidavit C-17406

C-17417

I have changed my name from Uliver Rehman Tabarakullah Malik to Waliur Rehman as per Affidavit.

C-17419 I have changed my name from Karanoombanu Manjur Jahid Khan/Tarannum Bano Manzoor Khan to Tarannum Manzoor Khan as per Affidavit.

C-17420 I have changed my name from Saba Anjum Manzoor Khan to Anjum Manzoor Khan as per Affidavit.

C-17421 I have changed my name from Shajidabanu Manzoor Khan to Sajida Manzoor Khan as per Affidavit.

C-17422 I have changed my name from Faiz Ahmed Inamal Hak Siddiki to Faiz Ahmed Inamul Haque Quazi as per Affidavit.

C-17423 I have changed my name from Amit Kumar Lodh to Amit Roy Chowdhury as per Affidavit.

C-17424

I have changed my name from Aslam Kha Vajid Kha to Aslam Vajid Khan as per Affidavit.

C-17429 I have changed my name from Momin Faiz Ahmad Mohammad Ibrahim to Faiz Ahmad Mohammad Ibrahim Shaikh as per Affidavit C-17430 I have changed my name from Sawari Bano to Sarwari Mohammad Ibrahim as per Affidavit.

C-17431 I have changed my name from Khursheed Idoo Bhishti to Khursheed Ahmad Idu Bhishti as per Affidavit.

C-17432 I have changed my name from Mohesh Wadhuram Mulchandani to Mahesh Wadhuram Mulchandani as per Affidavit.

C-17433 I have changed my name from Kalyan Dwarkadas Ramandasani to Kalyandas Dwarkadas Ramani as per Affidavit.

C-17434 I have changed my name from Raju Nebhani to Rajesh Nebhani as per Affidavit.

C-17435 I have changed my name from Milagrin Andru Fernandis to Milagri Andru Fernandis as per Affidavit.

C-17436 I have changed my name from Udham Shamumal Valecha to Haresh Shamumal Valecha as per Affidavit.

C-17437 I have changed my name from Sharmila Hariram Chavan to Rajeshwari Rajesh Jadhav as per Affidavit.

C-17438 I have changed my name from Nasim Banu Assalm Shaikh Khan to Nasim Aslam Shaikh as per Affidavit.

C-17439 I have changed my name from Aaslam Shaikh Khan to Aslam Shaikh as per Affidavit.

C-17440 I have changed my name from Amiruddin Siraj Shaikh to Amir Siraj Shaikh as per Affidavit.

C-17441 I have changed my name from Sharukh Mohd Siraj to Shahrukh Mohd Siraj Shaikh as per Affidavit.

C-17442 I Mr. Jishan Javid Patel have changed my minor son’s name from Mohd Owais Jishan Patel to Mohammed Owais Jishan Patel as per Affidavit.

C-17443

C-17447 I have changed my name from Mohamed Yasser Abdul Rashid Sekhani to Mohd Yasser Abdul Rashid Shekhani as per Affidavit C-17448 I have changed my name from Mr. Jabwat Sahani to Mr. Jamwant Sahani as per Affidavit.

C-17449 I have changed my name from Manikandan to Manikandan Subramaniyan Konar as per Affidavit.

C-17450 I have changed my name from Kashhmira / Kashmiraben Piprani to Kashmira Piprani as per Affidavit.

C-17451 I have changed my name from Maheshbhai Piprani to Mahesh Piprani as per Affidavit.

I Manish Jain have changed my name to Manish Babulal Chordia as per Affidavit C-17464 I Sapna Jain have changed my name to Sapna Manish Chordia as per Affidavit C-17465 I Sapna Manish Jain have changed my name to Sapna Manish Chordia as per Affidavit C-17466 We Mr. Manish Babulal Chordia and Mrs. Sapna Manish Chordia have changed our child’s name to Bhavya Manish Chordia to Bhavy Manish Chordia as per Affidavit C-17467 I Nuzhat Mehboob Shaikh have changed my child’s name from Miss. Ayesha Nakhwa to Miss. Ayesha Nuzhat Shaikh as per Affidavit C-17468 We Mr. Neelesh Shivajirao Ghag & Mrs. Dyuti Bhanage have changed our child’s name from Knysna Dyuti Neelesh Ghag to Knysna Dyuti Neelesh as per Affidavit C-17469

C-17452

I have changed my name from Venkataraman Jayanthi to Jayanthi Ramani as per Affidavit C-17470

I have changed my name from Nagendra Kumar Rai to Nagendra Vijayraj Sharma as per Affidavit.

C-17453

I have changed my name from Krishnamurthy Ramani Bhanu to Sri Ramani Divyavarshini as per Affidavit C-17471

I have changed my name from Shunny Pradeep to Sunny Pradeep Jaiswar as per Affidavit

We, Mr. Rajendrakumar Jain and Mrs. Meenakshi Rajendrakumar Jain have changed our child’s name from Jaynam Rajendrakumar Jain to Jainam Rajendrakumar Jain as per Affidavit C-17472

C-17454 I have changed my name from Mr. Abdul Qayyum Abdul Kadir to Mr. Abdul Qayyum Abdul Kadir Khan as per Affidavit.

C-17455 I have changed my name from Ms. Najma Khatoon Khalilullah to Mrs. Najma Noor Mohammad Chaudhary as per deed poll Affidavit.

C-17456 I have changed my name from Mr. Noor Mohammad to Mr. Noor Mohammad Chaudhary as per deed poll Affidavit.

C-17457 I have changed my name from Baban Shankar Sankpal to Babanrao Shankar Sankpal as per Affidavit.

C-17458 I have changed my name from R. B. Gotakhindi to Rangarao Bhimrao Godkhindi as per Affidavit.

C-17459 I have changed my name from Datta Rangarao Godkhindi to Dattatraya Rangarao Godkhindi as per Affidavit.

C-17460 I have changed my name from Dattatraya Gotakhindi to Dattatraya Rangarao Godkhindi as per Affidavit.

C-17461

I Jay Dilip Chandat have changed my name to Jay Dilip Patel as per Affidavit C-17473 I have changed my name from Vinodkumar Vijay Nevse to Vinod Vijay Nevse as per Affidavit.

C-17474 I have changed my name from Sunilkumar Vaishya to Sunil Lalji Agrahari as per Affidavit.

C-17475 I have changed my name from Chudawala Husani Ibrahim to Huseni Ibrahim Chudawala as per Affidavit C-17476 I Syed Hasan Fatma have changed my name to Sayed Fatima Rizvi as Per Affidavit C-17477 I Dilruba Fatima Naiyer Husain Rizvi have changed my name to Sayed Fatima Rizvi as per Affidavit C-17478 I Mushrin Mohd Hanif Shaikh have changed my name to Mushrin Mohammed Hanif Qureshi as per Affidavit C-17479

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‘WHAT IS THE STATE GOVT’S MECHANISM TO AVOID SUCH STRIKES?’

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Kamothe missing girl ran away with Rs.10,000, says her mother

By Abhitash Singh

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n Navi Mumbai within 12 hours after the funeral of Franshela Vaz, an 8-year-old girl from Airoli who was kidnapped and murdered by her own uncle, another kidnapping took place in Kamothe where the needle of suspicion points to the girl's stepfather and his friend. The mother of the missing girl lodged a complaint of kidnapping on Saturday and changed her statement on Monday, saying that her elder daughter had run away with Rs 10,000 from her purse.

On Saturday, at around 2 p.m. 10-yearold girl Priyanka Gupta was not found by her mother in the room of the building where they were residing. She went ahead and lodged a kidnapping complaint at Kamothe Police Station. The victim girl, her minor sibling and her parents who are hailing from Uttar Pradesh came toKamothe last week. The step father of

girl is electrician and he came to the city when his friend said that there are plenty of job opportunities for electricians in the city. Speaking to ADC, Suresh Menage deputy commissioner of police (DCP), Crime said, “After the complaint was lodged by missing girl's mother on Saturday we swung into action and formed eight squad team to arrest the culprit and locate the missing girl. We have registered a case and have filed an FIR u/s 363 (punishment for kidnapping) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).”

On Monday, the missing girl's mother changed her statement, saying, “My daughter has run away from home along with Rs. 10,000 and she was last seen by one auto rickshaw driver in the same area with a bag carrying the cash. On the day of incident the missing girl's stepfather and his friend were not in the area. So she hasn't been kidnapped by the stepfather and his friend.”

12-yr-old boy arrested for raping a 5-yr-old girl

By Philip Varghese

T

hree days after the 4,500 resident doctors' stir across Maharashtra ended after the state government raised their stipend and assured better security arrangements, the Bombay High Court on Monday sought to know from the state government what mechanism it has evolved to prevent indefinite strikes declared time and again by doctors across the state while claiming that their demands have not been fulfilled.

It will be recalled that the patients, though, suffered in public hospitals as many were referred to private hospitals and discharged abruptly; surgeries were cancelled too during last week's strike.

The Maharashtra Associa-

tion of Resident Doctors (MARD) had presented the state with a charter of 10 demands and had discussed the issue earlier this week with government officials.

However later, the Maha-

DOCTORS’ STRIKE rashtra Association of Resident Doctors (MARD) called off the strike after education minister Vinod Tawde assured that their stipend will be increased by Rs 5,000 from Rs 43,000 at present, with effect from August.While hearing a PIL filed by advocate Datta Mane, the division bench of Chief Justice Mohit Shah and Justice A K Menon, the PIL sought a direction to the government to invoke provisions of the Maharashtra Essential Services Maintenance Act (MESMA) against

the doctors, if the strike was not called off. The high court was on Monday informed by the government that the strike has been called off and hence the PIL can be disposed of.

However, the High Court took cognizance of the sufferings of the patients and their relatives in hospitals across Maharashtra during the strike where the bench was not satisfied and observed that time and again doctors are going on strike which in turn causes problems for the patients. “We need to know what mechanism has the state government evolved to avoid such strikes? In the past also we had directed the government to come up with a redressal mechanism. We need the state government to file an affidavit to this in a week's time.”

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stomach pain and thus the is not yet confirmed whether mother came to know about the minor was raped. The ren a shocking incident at the incident. They immedi- port has been sent to J J HosKishan Nagar, Thane police ately took her to hospital. We pital and we are still awaiting have arrested a 12-year-old are still awaiting the report." the report. So we can't say boy for allegedly raping a 5"As of now we have have anything about the issue," inyear-old girl at his place registered a case of rape but it formed Gavet. when the family were out.

According to S Gavet, Investigating Officer of Srinagar Police Station, "The victim used to play with the accused sister everyday at his place. So on e-TENDER NOTICE 28th June as usual the minor The Commissioner of Municipal Corporation of girl went to the accused home Greater Mumbai invites e-Tenders for various works to play with his sister but due from the government registered contractors, who are to some work his sister and also registered as ‘MCGM Vendor’; Bidder should also parents were out. Taking the give Rs. 1 lack performance guarantee for the details of benefit of it the minor boy 7 number of Tenders of estimated amount Rs. took her in his room and al9888221.20 respective tender documents and process of legedly raped her." e-Tendering, please visit www.mcgm.gov.in.

Gavet further added, "When Sd/the 5-year-old girl went to her Public Relations Officer home she revealed everything PRO/449ADV/2015-16 to her mother. She comDon’t throw garbage on the public street. Put it in the bins provided plained to her mother about

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Advocates have divergent views on govt permission of video-conferencing

By Shashwat Singh

available to the court for deposition although, their n a bid to facilitate speedy evidence is vitally relevant to trials and fend off the issue reach a firm decision either of prison overcrowding, the way. In such a case with adMaharashtra State Govern- vancement in technology ment recently permitted such witness maybe in a far video-conferencing to record off country where from, evidence given by witnesses without much expense and at the trial stage of a case. delay his presence cannot be When the ADC contacted secured even by a deterrent the top brass criminal process of law. In such situalawyers of the city, regarding tions, recording of evidence this resolution, both the per- through video conference is spectives pertaining to the desirable. Similarly even in resolution came to light. Sen- cases of of accused persons ior counsel Mr Majeed who are required to be proMemon strongly believes duced before the court perithat it is a step ahead, says odically for extension of their “There are number of situa- remand and if they are tions where important wit- lodged in prisons, physically nesses are not physically far away from the concerned

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courtrooms, in that case as also for security reasons, or for want of adequate police escorts, their physical production before the court is being avoided by resorting to video conferencing. Such methods are a step forward in improvement of our criminal justice system.”

Criminal lawyer Prakash Wagh, has a different view which is not in favour of this newly passed resolution. He comments, “Basically this facility has been around for a while to make an easy way to conduct trial when the the accused is not present in the court. But the main problem is the courtroom atmosphere is missing for the witness.

This paves a way for the an unscrupulous witness to lie in all comfort. Also the judges who have some idea that the witness is lying cannot confront him. If the lying witness is in the courtroom, he might blurt out the truth, when grilled by the judge.”

Lawyer Mr Sushan Kunjuraman views resonated with that of Wagh. He stated, “Videoconferencing should be made applicable only in cases in which the accused is not cooperating with the court. Besides protests again the objections made in the court would become difficult, being conducive to incoherence in the courtroom,” he concluded.

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CHANGE OF NAME

I Mohd Shakir have changed my name to Mohammad Shakir Qureshi as per Affidavit C-17480 I have changed my name from Ratheesan Pullaikodi Veettil to Nair Ratheesan Pullaikodi Veettil as per Affidavit C-17481 I have changed my name from Dhanashri Ashok Sawantdesai to Chinmayee Ashok Sawantdesai as per Affidavit C-17482 We Mr. Gautam Kumar Bhadani and Archana Bhadani have changed our minor sons name from Yashi Kumar Bhadani to Yashi Bhadani as per Affidavit C-17483 I have changed my name from Ritu to Narnolia Ritu as per Affidavit C-17484 I Mohd Afroz Firoz Shaikh have changed my name to Afroz Firoz Shaikh as per Affidavit C-17485 I have changed my name from Khairunnissa Siraj Miya to Khairunnissa Siraj Miya Shaikh as per Affidavit C-17486 I have changed my name from Abdul Latif Siraj Miya to Abdul Latif Siraj Miya Shaikh as per Affidavit C-17487 I have changed my name from Kamlesh Mohanda Takhtani to Ritu Mahendra Rupani as per Affidavit C-17488

CLASSIFIEDS I Roshni Dilip Shah have changed my name to Rashmi Dilip Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 02/07/15 C-17516

I Vivekkumar Dhirajbhai Mitna have changed my name to Vivekkumar Diraj as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-17532

I Sanjay Amrutlal Parmar have changed my name to Sanjay Amrutlal Darji as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-17550

I have changed my name from Vidyagauri Padmakar Chonkar to Gouri Anand Vedpathak as per Affidavit C-17498

I Chetnaben Jatin Shah have changed my name to Chetna Jatin Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 04/07/15

I Dhirajbhai Mohanbhai Mitna have changed my name to Diraj Somo as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-17533

I Rekha Sanjay Parmar have changed my name to Rekha Sanjay Darji as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-17551

I Mohanbhai Mitna have changed my name to Somo Aribai as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-17534

I Hemanthkumar have changed my name to Hemant Vasudev Nair as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-17552

I Jyotsnaben Dhirajbhai Mitna & Jyotsana Bholabhai Tandel have changed my name to Jyotsna Bholabhai Tandel as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-17535

I Arya Hemant have changed my name to Arya Hemant Nair as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

I have changed my name from Vinodkumar Devichandji Jain to Vinod Devichand Jain as per Affidavit C-17499 I have changed my name from Rishav to Rishav Bansal as per Affidavit C-17500 I have changed my name from Kavish to Kavish Bansal as per Affidavit C-17501

I have changed my name from Ruksar Banu Abusaad Ahmed to Shaikh Rukhsar Banu Abusaad Ahmed as per Affidavit C-17493 I have changed my name from Hajwane Mahmood Saheb Abdullah to Hajwane Mahmood Abdullah as per Affidavit C-17494 I have changed my name from Hajwane Shireen Begam Mahmood Saheb to Hajwane Shireen Mahmood as per Affidavit C-17495 I have changed my name from Hajwane Naseema Begam Mahmood to Hajwane Naseema Mahmood as per Affidavit C-17496

I Chetana Vijay Vaghasia / Usha Babubhai Koladiya have changed my name to Usha Vijay Vaghasia as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 06/07/15 C-17519

I have changed my name from Veena Laxman Naik to Veena Devidas Of Dinesh Chandratre as per Affidavit C-17503

C-17520

I have changed my name from Shahezad Ali Waquar Ahmad to Shahzadali Wakar Ahamad as per Affidavit C-17504 I have changed my name from Waquar Ahmad to Wakar Ahamad Rafique Ahamad as per Affidavit C-17505 I have changed my name from Hafiza to Hafizanbano as per Affidavit C-17506

I have changed my name from Barinton Titus Casian Barretto to Barrington Casian Barretto as per Affidavit.

C-17508

I have changed my name from Arvind Narayan Kuyba to Arvind Narayan Kuyaba as per Affidavit C-17492

C-17518

I Urviben Vijaykumar Shah have changed my name to Urvi Utkarsh Patel as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 06/07/15

I have changed my name from Mohinder Karamchand Rupani to Mahendra Karamchand Rupani as per Affidavit

C-17491

C-17517 I Jatinkumar Rajnikant Shah have changed my name to Jatin Rajnikant Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 04/07/15

I have changed my name from Ramesh Padu Mhatre to Ramesh Padmakar Mhatre as per Affidavit C-17502

I have changed my name from Nena Ram to Nenaram Dungaji Choudhary as per Affidavit

I Jainnulabdin Mohammed Sayyed have changed my name to Jainul Abdin Mohd Saeed Mansuri as per Affidavit

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I have changed my name from Yashwantkumar Bhaskar Sarwate to Yashwant Bhaskar Sarawate as per Affidavit C-17497

I have changed my name from Mahender Karamchand Rupani to Mahendra Karamchand Rupani as per Affidavit C-17489

C-17490

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C-17507

I have changed my name from Derick Godson Denis Pereira to Derick Denis Pereira as per Affidavit C-17509 I have changed my name from Mohammad Rafiq Sattar Memon to Mohammad Rafiq Sattar Isani as per deed poll Affidavit C-17510 I have changed my name from Mohammad Atif Rafique Memon to Mohammad Atique Rafique Isani as per deed poll Affidavit C-17511 I Sabeer Abdul Majid have changed my name to Sabeer Abdul Majid Shaikh as per Affidavit C-17512 I Abdul Majid have changed my name to Abdul Majid Shaikh as per Affidavit C-17513 I Azizunissa Abdul Majid have changed my name to Azizunissa Abdul Majid Shaikh as per Affidavit C-17514 I have changed my name from Sambasivan V. to Sambasivan Venkatraman as per Affidavit.

C-17515

I Bharatkumar Gangji Gala have changed my name to Bharat Gangji Gala as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 06/07/15 C-17521 I Bhavnaben Morarji Shah have changed my name to Bhavna Morarji Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 06/07/15 C-17522 I Mrs.Shanta Nadar/Mrs. Shanth Nadar have changed my name to Mrs. Santha Nadar as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 06/07/15 C-17523 I Mr. Bhaveshkumar Kanjibhai Savani have changed my name to Mr. Bhavesh Kanjibhai Savani as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 06/07/15 C-17524 I Suchita Sunilkumar Malhotra have changed my name to Suchita Sunil Malhotra as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 06/07/15 C-17525 I Soheb Amin Sayyed have changed my name to Mr. Amin Sayyed, Father of Aaryaan Amin Sayyed as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 06/07/15 C-17526 I Meena Ashwin Patel have changed my name to Manisha Ashwin Patel as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 06/07/15 C-17527 I Nilaxi Pankaj Gandhi have changed my name to Neelaxi Pankaj Gandhi as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 06/07/15 C-17528 I Rajiv Banti Kumar Tiwary have changed my name to Rajiv Rama Kumar Tiwari as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 06/07/15 C-17529

I Ramilaben Jayantilal Shah have changed my name to Ramila Kirti Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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C-17553 I Manoj Kumar / Manoj Kumar Agarwal have changed my name to Manoj Agarwal as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I Kaluben Dilip Mitna have changed my name to Kallu Dilip Mitna as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I Parasd Modiram Pandya have changed my name to Paras Modiram Pandiya as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I Sabbir Ahemad Mehaboob Qureshi & Qureshi Shabbir Ahmed have changed my name to Shabbeer Mehboob Qureshi as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

I Jamuna Modiram Pandya have changed my name to Jamuna Modiram Pandiya as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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C-17538 I Sabera Sabbir Ahemad Qureshi & Qureshi Sabira Shabbir Ahmed have changed my name to Shabira Shabbeer Qureshi as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-17539 I Shaikh Mehtab Alam Mohd Istyak have changed my name to Mehtab Mohd Istyak Farooqui as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-17540 I Deepak Pramod Gupta have changed my name to Deepak Kumar Pramod Gupta as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-17541 I Dhaval Harish Vyas have changed my name to Dhruv Harish Vyas as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-17542 I Devalkumar Girish Upadhyay have changed my name to Deval Girish Upadhyay as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-17543 I Zilaidar Ali have changed my name to Jiledar Ali Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-17544 I Ramkizipal Yadav have changed my name to Ramkripal Yadav as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-17545 I Khalied Shaikh have changed my name to Khalid Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-17546 I Suraj Pujari have changed my name to Suraj Poojari as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I Hitan Vijay Lodaya have changed my name to Hiten Vijay Lodaya as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I Bhavani Pujari have changed my name to Bhavani Poojari as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I Kishore Bhikamchand Gurjar have changed my name to Kishor Bhikamchand Gurjar as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I Vinay Sanjay Parmar have changed my name to Vinay Sanjay Darji as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I Emran Sayed have changed my name to Emran Moosa Sayyed as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-17557 I Moosa Sayyad have changed my name to Moosa Sayyed as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-17558 I Rashida Moosa Sayyad have changed my name to Rashida Moosa Sayyed as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-17559 I Paulina Fernandes @ Rohini Subramani Iyer have changed my name to Rohiinii Subramani Iyer as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-17560 I Lalitkumar Balchand Yadav have changed my name to Lalit Balchand Yadav as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-17561 I Manjudevi Harikishan Murarka have changed my name to Manju Harikishan Murarka as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-17562 I Hari Murarka have changed my name to Harikishan Murarka as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-17563 I Nanda Narayan Shinde have changed my name to Nandini Rajendra Bagal as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I Giradharilal Patel Kalabi @ Girdharilal Patelkalbi @ Giradharilal have changed my name to Girdharilal Patel as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-17567 I Ms. Dority Paul Dsouza have changed my name to Ms. Dorothy Paul Dsouza as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 06/07/15 C-17568 I Kavita Kamlakar Pawar have changed my name to Minakshi Manohar Shinde as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 06/07/15 C-17569 I Bipin Bhuralal have changed my name to Milan Bhurabhai Kumbhani as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 06/07/15 C-17570 I Kevinkumar Harkhchand Gogri have changed my name to Kevin Harkhchand Gogri as per Deedpoll Affidavit C-17571 I Kirtikumar Harilal Gada have changed my name to Kirti Harilal Gada as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 06/07/15 C-17572 I Damji Khimji Gala have changed my name to Damji Khimji Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 06/07/15 C-17573 I Manjulaben Karsanbhai Gala have changed my name to Manjula Kirti Gada as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 06/07/15 C-17574 I Bhavnaben Tokershi Nagada have changed my name to Bhavna Khushal Sangoi as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 06/07/15 C-17575

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I Ashok Giradharilal Patel Kalabi have changed my name to Ashok Girdharilal Patelkalbi as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-17565 I Gogi Giradharilal Patel Kalabi @ Gogi Girdharilal Patelkalbi @ Gogi Giradharilal have changed my name to Gangadevi Girdharilal Patel as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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he Mumbai University appointed Dr. Sanjay

By Prashant Hamine next meeting. The meeting Deshmukh as new vice was attended by representa- chancellor of Mumbai Unilmost all the student tives of Yuva Sena, Maharash- versity. Dr Deshmukh, prounions affiliated to vartra Navnirman Vidyarthi fessor of life sciences at the ious political parties Sena, National Students university, will take charge yesterday unanimously Union of India, Akhil tomorrow as the new viceagreed to once again revive Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, chancellor .

Deshmukh will succeed the elections to Students SFI, North-East Students AsRajan Welukar, who had quite Councils in colleges in Mahasociation and others. rashtra. Minister for School It may be recalled that the a few brushes with controand Higher and Technical EdSupreme Court in 2006 had versy during his term. The ucation Vinod Tawde yesteraccepted the recommenda- search committee was apday achieved a tions of the J M Lyngdoh pointed by Maharashtra govbreak-through of sorts by committee which had called ernor Vidyasagar Rao, under bringing all the students for setting up separate elec- the chairmanship of retired unions on one platform yestion commission for elec- justice BN Shrikrishna and terday. At a meeting held ing argued that it was wrong tions to students unions of had given the governor a here, the student union rep- assumption that only stu- Universities and Colleges. panel of names for the resentatives agreed to hold- dents with political back- One of the main recommen- post.The governor had coning the elections. The ground contest council dations of the Lyngdoh com- ducted interviews of the canstudent's council elections elections. He added that the mittee was to seek a didates and announced were banned in the state after elections gives rise to leader- declaration from the candi- Deshmukh's name.

Deshmukh has served as 1992 following the brutal ship qualities across cross date that he or she does not murder of NSUI activist sections of the society. Tawde belong to any political party. the head of the Coastal SysOwen D'Souza during college stated that in the next meet- That the contesting candi- tems Research Programme at elections in one of the Mum- ing issues like how the elec- dates should be allowed to bai colleges. tions should be held, should only spend Rs 5,000 for elecThe Minister for Higher there be direct elections and tions and should come from and Technical Education what powers should the voluntary contributions. The urged the students' union to elected student council rep- committee had strictly said place their views on the pro- resentatives have.

No to allowing entry of politposed amendments to the Tawde called upon the stu- ical parties into the university Universities Act of 1994. dents unions to send two of and college campus for elecTawde addressing the meet- their representatives for the tion purposes.

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Governor and Chancellor of Universities in the state, Ch. Vidyasagar Rao, appointed Professor Sanjay Vasant Deshmukh as the Vice-Chancellor of University of Mumbai, on Monday. the MS Swaminathan Research Centre in Chennai for five years and was also the principal scientist at the Bombay Natural History Society between 1995 and 1999.

He was also a Director at the Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini. Deshmukh was appointed as professor of life sciences at the university in January 2005.

MBMC caught napping

Seeking charity for hospital, cash starved MBMC fails to secure govt funds; has failed to table proposals for funds under the RCH and NUHM projects to upgrade its health care network

Political ploy to derail e-tender rules in MBMC struck down Y

deprived the twin-city of guilty of negligence will not much needed funds to up- be spared,” said deputy mugrade its health care system nicipal commissioner et another classic case of especially to the poor and Ganesh Deshmukh. civic insensitivity has needy,” alleged Mhatre, who A sub-mission of National come to light in the Mira has demanded strict penal Health Mission (NHM), the Bhayandar Municipal Corpo- action against officials who NUHM envisages to meet ration (MBMC). While their were responsible for such a health care needs of the counterparts across the state serious lapse. urban population with the knocked government doors “It is really unfortunate focus on urban poor, by makfor grants to upgrade its that despite needs, the ing available to them essenhealth care facilities, its MBMC could not avail funds. tial primary health care health department seemed to Clarifications have been services and reducing their have been in deep slumber sought from the concerned out of pocket expenses for all these years. This at a time department and those found treatment. when the MBMC is desperately seeking charity to start its hospital in Bhayandar.

The matter was exposed by Janata Dal leader-Milan Mhatre, who sourced out information in context to utility of funds availed by the MBMC under the government sponsored National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) and Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) programme. And the figures furnished by the district health department turned out to be a virtual shocker, as the MBMC had mysteriously refrained from taking pains to table its proposals before authorities to Bank of India Nagpada branch has organised a roza ifttar party secure funds for the past couand dinner at Hotel Balwas International. In the roza ifter party present is Bank Of India General Manager A. K. Azad, Zonal Manple of years. ager Ravi Gupta, Chief Manager Nagpada branch Bangar Raju , “This is nothing but a glarChief Manager Sanjiv Saapte, Anjuman islam president Dr. Zaheer ing case of negligence on part Kazi and other Account Holders are also present. of health officials which has

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t a time when the state government has put a major thrust on e-governance, a section of politicians in the Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) are making intense efforts to derail the successfully operational e-tendering system by lobbying for manual submission (hard copies) of documents in the concerned departments. An official recommendation to this effect was tabled in the recently conducted general body meet.

However, taking a tough stand on the issue, municipal commissioner Achyut Hange has straightaway rejected the proposal. Infamous for corruption, malpractices and political-official-contractor nexus, the MBMC in an attempt to ensure transparency in allocation of work contracts had introduced an etendering system in 2010.

Moreover, the MBMC is amongst the few civic bodies which can boast of having

automated receipt generating system for initial tender fees. At present the MBMC has two online portals on which contactors and suppliers on the virtue of digital certificates can not only electronically download and upload tender documents, but also make secured online payments towards Earnest Money Deposits (EMD) and track the status of tenders.

Apart from this the bidders also have an option of remitting payments through the seven banks approved by the MBMC. Not pleased with the revolutionary changes, some self-centred politicians on the behest of the powerful contractor lobby have been

making attempts to enforce manual submission of documents, this on the basis of a resolution passed on 14, December, 2012.

“Transparency is the biggest benefit of the e-tender system and any attempts to scuttle its basic structure will not be allowed nor tolerated. In fact we are in the process of introducing further applications to further enhance transparency and security in tender procurement,” Hange said.

The online system has put an end to tender-capturing by a handful of powerful contractors, however manual submissions would once again reveal the bidders.

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“Men should be either treated generously or destroyed, because they take revenge for slight injuries — for heavy ones they cannot.”

— Niccolo Machiavelli

Cover-up operation?

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r. V. Thampu, principal of the Delhi’s Stephens College, is shielding a professor who has allegedly molested a student. He has done his best to persuade the girl to withdraw her complaint. To say the least, he has been unsympathetic towards the girl.

The students have become very angry and are holding wild and loud demonstrations outside the college.

The cover-up operation has not done any good to this college.

Elsewhere in the country just a complaint of molestation by a girl results in the arrest of the culprit. There was this case of Tarun Tejpal who was arrested and kept in jail for months just on the complaint of a woman.

She was molested in a lift. The hapless man is still languishing in jail without trial.

The police should have been more sympathetic to the student and acted on her behalf when a complaint was made. The principal should have been more honest and sided with the girl. He is still trying with a plan perhaps to bring about a settlement.

The prestige of his institution has gone down. Demonstrations have been taking place every day. The professor seems to have done a wrong thing. He should have admitted his guilt and faced the consequences. By not doing this, his reputation and that of the principal and the college has done down.

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HE war between India and Pakistan in 1965 is 50 years old. Even today, hostilities are attributed to Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, then foreign minister. This is correct. General Mohammad Ayub Khan, who was heading Pakistan at that time, admitted in an interview that he did not want to disturb peace, however uneasy.

When I checked with Bhutto, he did not deny his role. In defence he said, he felt that if there was a time when Pakistan could defeat India, it was now. He argued that India had only a few ordinance factories and “we had an edge over you because of the US military assistance.”

Pakistan’s hand was confirmed by Lieutenant-Colonel Bernard E. Anderson of the United States Air Force who, in a letter to Time dated October 1965, said: “…In April, I returned from Pakistan. We all knew then that this fight was coming: The Pakistanis were painting their ground equipment battle grey over the original yellow, were building revetment for their aircraft, etc…”

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“So, it would, as a patriotic prudence, be better to say, all right, let us finish this problem and come to terms and come to a settlement. It has been an unfortunate thing. So, that is why up to 1965, I thought that with this edge that we had we could have morally justified it. Also, because India was committed to self-determination and it was not being resolved and we had this situation. But now this position does not exist. I know it does not exist. I know better than anyone else that it does not exist and that it will not exist in the future also."

The 1965 war is a watershed in the relations between India and Pakistan. Till then there was estrangement but no hostility. Big war gates were installed at the Attari-Wagah border. With a rigid visa system introduced, even the limited informal trade on the border came to a halt.

Voice of fundamentalists

Bhutto’s mujahids Pakistan';s attack in 1965 began with hundreds of infiltrators — Ayub called them Bhutto’s mujahids (liberators) — sneaking into Kashmir. The report of the intrusion first appeared in the Indian press on August 9, 1965, along with Ayub's assurance to Kewal Singh, while accepting his credentials as India's high commissioner in Rawalpindi, that Pakistan would reciprocate every move from India for better cooperation. He justified that infiltration into Kashmir was not the same thing as infiltration into India. The ‘uprising’ that Pakistan expected failed because local Kashmiris did not help the infiltrators.

Bhutto called them hatos (labourers), with utmost contempt.

When I interviewed Bhutto, his explanation, as recorded, is: "There was a time when militarily, in terms of the big push, in terms of armour, we were superior to India because of the military assistance we were getting and that was the position up to 1965. Now, the Kashmir dispute was not being resolved and its resolution was also essential for the settlement of our disputes and as it was not being resolved peacefully and we had this military advantage, we were getting blamed for it.

BETWEEN THE LINES Kuldip Nayar The then popular leader Sheikh Abdulla could have aligned with Pakistan. But he preferred secular India to Islamic Pakistan when he found that it was not possible for him to stay independent. Sufism was what the Kashmiris followed and they found secularism akin. The Sheikh was able to have a special status for the state. The Indian Constitution spelled it out in Article 370. Except three subjects — Defence, Foreign Affairs and Communications — the Indian parliament had no power to legislate without the consent of the state legislature.

The undertakings given at that time are sacred and cannot be written off by the people who think differently. The state had adopted even a separate constitution to make it clear that it would not compromise on its auton-

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HERE is no doubt that a man is born with a plan to be accomplished in life – not only with instincts, with merits or gifts, but with the whole plan of how his life is to be. There is a saying in the East that one can read the life of an infant from looking at its feet; even the little feet of the infant show the sign of the plan that it is to follow through life.

There is a story that explains a little more the relation between destiny and free will. A seer was working as a porter in a rich man's house. Now there is a belief in the East that no sooner a child is born than angels come and write on its forehead the whole plan of destiny. But this seer-porter was a wonderful man. At the door, as soon as the angels came, he said, 'Stop, where are you going? I am the porter here! You cannot go in unless you promise to tell me about the plan'. The angels told him; he was a strong porter, he would not let them go without telling him. And so every time a child was born in that house he took down the notes of what was going to happen.

Then the parents passed away. Theirs had been a rich house, but for some reason or other the money was lost. The children were left without shelter, and it fell upon the shoulders of the old porter to look after them with what little means he had.

As soon as they were old enough the chil-

omy.

Watering it down now will amount to betrayal of the confidence which the people of Jammu and Kashmir had reposed in New Delhi. If any change had to be made, it has to be done by them. The Indian Union which the state had joined cannot amend its powers without the consent of the state’s people.

Those who agitate for the deletion of Article 370 do not realize that they may reopen the entire question of Kashmir’s accession to India. The Constituent Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir endorsed it on the basis of a special status. If any amendment is to be effected, it has to be done by the state’s Constituent Assembly.

Neither the state assembly nor the Centre’s parliament can usurp the power which vests in a Constituent Assembly. Is New Delhi willing to risk the entire status of the state by convening another Constituent Assembly, which may also be illegal?

dren went to different countries with what little they had to spend. One day this servant of the house thought that it was his duty to go and see how they were getting on. Also for a seer it is most interesting to see the material phenomenon of the same thing he had seen inwardly as a vision. That comes as a satisfaction to a seer; it is naturally amusing for him when he sees on the outer plane the same

MATTER & SPIRIT things he had felt inside himself. It gives him the greatest fun, the greatest amusement.

So the porter went and saw one child of the house working as a horse groom. He was very sorry to see the child of a house, where so many horses had been kept, in this situation.

He went to the young man and told him, 'It could not be avoided, it was meant that you should be so. Only, I want to give you one advice, because it makes me sad to think that you, in whose house were so many horses, now have to work as a horse groom. Here is a little money, take it and go to another city and try to work as a horse trainer. Horses of rich men may be given to you to train them, and I am sure you will be successful'. The young man asked, 'Can I do anything else?' 'No, that

In the meanwhile, the Kashmiris have come to develop a different thinking. They do not want either India or Pakistan be the arbiter.

They themselves want to decide what is suited to their genus. The voice of fundamentalists may be loud but the Kashmiris want the pandits to be part of their culture as has been the case for centuries.

Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed has shown a middle path by giving an equal space to the Hindu-majority Jammu in the state’s affairs. But he has delineated, in the process, a line between the Muslim-majority Valley and Jammu.

This is what a tall leader like the Sheikh could have done to evoke support in the entire state, including Ladakh. The pigmy leaders of today can find a formula to placate different communities, but they cannot bring back the atmosphere of pluralism which prevailed once. Islamic fundamentalism has gained ground in the Valley and Hindutva in Jammu because the sufi ideology has got polluted.Before acceding to India, the Sheikh sent his confidantes to Pakistan to assess the mood. He came to the conclusion that pluralism was the best option for his people. One remark attributed to the Sheikh was that he did not like Pakistan because too many Muslims were there. is the only door out. Perhaps you would have been a horse groom all your life if I had not told you this. Anything else you cannot do; this is the only path for you. Do your work in a different way and you will have success'. The young man did so and was successful.

The porter then went to the other son and asked, 'What is your condition?' 'My condition is that I wander about in the forest and bring back some birds. I sell them in the city and hardly get any money to live'. In those days there was a fashion among kings to keep a certain bird as a pet; that bird was called Shahbaz, the king's bird. The porter said, 'You must not look for game birds, look for this bird Shahbaz'. The boy replied, 'But if I cannot find it, should I then rather starve and die?'

'You will have better luck if only you listen to me. You need not change your job of catching birds, but catch Shahbaz. You can sell it for millions. That is one you should catch'.

This story makes us realize what the seer does. A definite plan was made for those two young men; at the same time there was scope for free will to work – but within that plan. If one did not think of this scope one would go on in the lines of the plan and continue to live miserably. Seeing changes the scope. It is a great lesson and those who can understand this lesson can benefit immensely by it: seeing there is a plan and at the same time that there is scope to do better, and much better – yet within the plan.

— Hazrat Inayat Khan

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THE mystery around Vyapam scam in Madhya Pradesh took a new turn after a journalist with the TV Today group fell ill and died in suspicious circumstances. It is a matter of great concern that both journalists and whistle blowers run the risk of getting killed by hired killers. Both Dhabolkar and Dey met with deaths in similar fashion.

Vyapam scam is taking a dramatic proportion as more and more people connected with the scam in some way or the other fell as victims . The sudden death of the TV journalist caused a ripple in the minds of other scribes as well. The media reporters looking into the aspect investigative reports runs the risk and this death creates doubts about whether he succumbed to him illness or killed.

In future, new reprters joining the select band of media where investigating investigations are covered exclusively will think twice before joining the band wagon. Vyapam scam has taken heavy toll of people and the latest one of TV Tday's reporter make waves in the media circle.

Mysterious deaths in Vyapam scam

for close to six years, perhaps for an even longer period. These included tests for medical entrance, and for those aspiring for government employment as police constables, teachers, banking officials and so on. Over Rs.2,000 crore is believed to have been exchanged as bribes. The State police have arrested some 2,000 people, and are looking for about 700 more. Those allegedly involved include politicians and bureaucrats across the board, as well as the office of Governor Ram Naresh Yadav. The scale of the scandal was shocking enough but it largely escaped national attention until recent re- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj ports brought to light a particularly Singh Chouhan should gracefully admit disturbing set of developments — the mistake and apologize more than 40 of the accused persons or witnesses in the case have and again by different false hollow and lofty promises of political pardied, according to media reports.

— Bhagwan Thadani, Pune ties. It is true that hereafter people will have to change definitions and

scope of the words like right and — C.K. Ramani, Vashi ALL politicians of the country are wrong, moral and immoral and the fragments of the statecraft. The legal and illegal. What was called

real self was discovered during the 'unparliamentarily' previously THE Vyapam scam in Madhya coalition formation of govern- has become the order of the day.

Pradesh dates back to 2007, with ments. They unite without any The previous government too investigations in the case starting similarity of principles or inten- acted in a similar manner.

— K.V. Raman, Malad after some details came to light in tions. Their unity lies in achieving 2013. Officers of the Madhya power and pelf. Once they are out

Pradesh Professional Examination of power, they start making accuBoard (Vyavsayik Pareeksha Man- sations over trifles. They thrive over THIS refers to your editorial 'Condal, or Vyapam) were found to have helplessness and innocence of the tinuing deathes in Vyapam case' been rigging a variety of eligibility poor people whom they rule over. dated 6th July,15. More than forty tests for courses and recruitments People are being fooled again people have died in suspicious cir-

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puters, and other subjects which will help them earn a decent living in today's competitive world at a paltry price. To view Madarsas as training schools for fanaticism would not be — Hansraj Bhat, Borivali fair, as more seminaries now lay emphasis on giving a scientific bent of mind to the Muslim youth. Let not a community feel alienated for MusAS long as every single daughter in lims have a substantial role to play in India feels unprotected, unsafe, un- the country's future.

— Altaf H Ladiwala, Bandra represented, it is simply a naive to join Prime Minister's latest initiative to post a selfie with daughters.

Instead of the high drama cleverly marketed in the media, it's time to THE rivalry on cricket field in the get our priorities in place first. The form of Ashes series is entering its farmer from Haryana who is the 138th year in a couple of days. By all man to start this had a valid point in doing this, however, for the Prime THE debate on capital punishMinister to quickly snatch this idea ment has been running over the and build a powerful brand out of it past so many decades, but yet doesn’t sounds logical. Though nothing concrete is coming up. nothing wrong in doing that, but Many may be satisfied with the the whole idea has becomes just anpresent legislation on giving of other political gimmick from the capital punishment but to many of PM, which carries a zero real value us its still not serving the purpose in it. Perhaps with this attitude takthat it is deemed to serve. Is it acing a 'selfie with daughters' can be tually working as a deterrent to a wrong idea. It's high time for the crime? Which as far as our underPM to first announce tangible standing goes is increasing day by steps to make our girls safer. Let's day. History is evidence to the fact not become the victim of this that capital punishment has never gimmick by keeping the important acted and would never act as deissues by settling for tokenism terrence to crime. of this kind. Its time for daughters Till date the capital punishto secure from such hollow promments have only acted as deterises and empty slogans.

— Mohd Zeyallah Khan, Nagpur rence for those families who could hardly earn bread and butter forget about hiring a smart lawyer who could effectively play with the THE state government's move to facts of the case to serve his derecognise Madarsas as legitimate clients. Only few years back a schools of education may be seen as man named Dhananjay was a jaundiced move. Madarsas are Isgiven capital punishment for raplamic seminaries of learning, and ing and then killing a minor girl. also a great support for the poor and His act as such was brutal the underprivileged to learn com-

unbiased view from any pseudo secular writer, author, columnist, daily, letter writer, the TV news channel or the so called social activists like Teesta Setalwad.

Selfie with daughters

Rivalry on cricket field

Heather Watson PLEASE refer to your news item regarding Serena Williams surviving Heather Watson’s upset bid at Wimbledon.(4 July 2015). Heather Watson lost the match to Serena Williams, but she won hearts across the globe for her spirited and plucky fight and the sense of balance and poise she showed at the young age of 23 years. Clearly she is a player with high potential and will be in the game for a long and successful time.

— Rajendra Aneja, Dubai

Biased book THE former RAW chief A.S. Dulat has ‘perhaps’ forgot to mention in his biased book about the killing of 59 absolutely innocent and weaponless Kartsevaks by setting on fire that particular coach of Sabarmati Express near Godhara railway station on February 27, 2002. The ‘smoke’ is obvious and natural result of ‘fire’ somewhere. So were the undesired riots. How could the most humane and unbiased former Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee forgot this vital point? Nobody expects such

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cumstances thus making the it the most mysterious case in the crime history but state Govt seems not to be overly concerned by the magnitude of tragedy. Out of 2500 people accused in the scam, only 2000 could be arrested and tried but key people who could have been crucial to the outcome of this case have died since one by one. Even the son of Governor also died mysteriously but state Govt has so far not entrusted this case to CBI, for reasons known to itself. Had there been different Govt in the center other than BJP, case could have taken a sharp turn and investigations could have speed rolled but BJP Govt in its bid to save its Govt is turning blind eye.

Integrity of state Govt is in doubt whether it could be able to speed track the case and secure the lives of accused. Modi Govt must hand over the the case to CBI immediately and matter should be taken off state Govt's hands who seems inefficient to handle this.

be blamed for as parents do not follow the school’s timetable of the day and fill their children’s bags with all the books including those of tuition classes and even those that are not required and other unnecessary school articles. Though the Bombay High Court’s decision is a wise decision, the schools should be permitted to levy a fine on those students who carry extra school books and school articles. Thus it is not the schools but the parents are to be blamed for school children carrying heavy school bags.

— C.P. D’Souza, Ghatkopar

Airoli murder APROPOS '8-year-old kidnapped girl from Airoli murdered by uncle '(ADC, Jul 4), this sordid tale of the ghastly murder committed by the tenderly kid's own uncle rings an alarm in respect of how much pathetically demonish a person could be who could kill a hapless tenderly kid, in this manner. It reminds us

— Ashok Goswami, Mumbai

MR CHIEF Minister, please gracefully admit the mistake and apologize to all. Don't try to find silly excuses and make yourself a fool..

Be honest.......such types of lapses are not uncommon. People still love and respect you.

— K.D. Skandan, Mumbai

counts, the present day Aussies team appears to be too strong for the England Eleven to take on. However, with their return to form in the recently concluded series against the Kiwis, the Pommies can very well spring a surprise on the Kangaroos. Till then, let us wait and watch.

— Arun Malankar, Santacruz

Blame parents not schools THIS refers to the recent order by Bombay High Court that the schools must ensure that schools kids don’t have to carry heavy school bags. Many times it is not the schools but the parents who are to

Airoli girl who was killed after abduction the story of "Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde" as this killer is known to be well behaving as per his society members as is reported. It furthermore saddens me for my grandson goes to the same school and when he asked me how her own maternal uncle murdered her, who should be rather be affectionate to her as the family & other elders should be. I had no answer to this critical query. I only wonder where the world is leading to as it seems that the basic humanity is at stake. Kudos to Navi Mumbai Police force, who had done splendidly to nab this demon jiffy who should face nothing but a life term imprisonment for this unpardonable crime.

— Bikram Banerjea, Mumbai

Need capital punishment

Capital punishment will never deter potential criminals to commit heinous crimes like rape calling for severe action against been met out. So many cases of him, but it seems that the ends murder go not unnoticed.

— Mani Laxman Panse, Pune of justice have not actually

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DANCING STAR

Mayuresh started his dancing career as a contestant in Dance India Dance. He has been one of the best dancers who have emerged from Dance India Dance. His dance, style and attitude has earned him

RIDE ALONG

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SOAPS & SERIALS

JAMAI RAJA

Celebrations for Misha- Neel and Sid- Roshini’s engagement have started! Misha finds out that Shiv knows her truth about her getting Roshni out of Sid’s life and captures him too. During the engagement, she also happens to hurt Neel’s mother in the process quite gravely which cancels her engagement with Neel.

Will Sid and Roshini ever find out the truth? Zee TV, 8.30 p.m.

Gloria hates Jay’s life-sized dog butler statue. Claire freaks out when she thinks Luke has been looking at naughty pictures on the computer, but they were actually sent to Phil. Mitchell gets upset at Cameron for helping other people too much.

Star World, 8 p.m.

WHEELS THAT FAIL

TECH TOYS 360

TECH TOYS 360 explores the globe to bring its viewers VIP access 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. D iscovery Science, 9 p.m.

MOST EVIL

Forensic psychiatrist Dr. Michael Stone examines the criminal mind with a scale he created that decodes a killer’s motive, method and mind on ID Investigation Discovery’s MOST EVIL. From peering into distorted minds the show uncover details behind impulsive liars and serial predators. ID, 9 p.m.

SAATH NIBHANA SAATHIYA Jamai Raja, Zee TV, 8.30 p.m.

“Gopi accidentally gives Paridhi poison in the Chaas which has phenyl. The trail of accidents begin.. Every now and then a member of Modi family is getting injured... Gopi is shocked who is behind all this? Is it a family member or someone from outside ?

Week ends leading to the revelation who is doing all this.”

Star Plus, 7 p.m.

LODGING WITH LIONS

There’s a place in Africa where you can walk with lions. Where you can be part of the pride. And hundreds of volunteers have a chance to do just that! They’ve come from all over the world to work in this unique conservation program to see more lions hunting free in the wilds of Africa. And to engage with them like no one else on earth! There’s never a dull moment at Antelope Park.

Follow LODGING WITH LIONS on Animal Planet as we document the daily routine of these wonderful volunteers helping toward the future of these iconic lions. Anim al Plan et, 8 p.m.

MOVIES OF THE DAY

JACK CHAN’S FIRST STRIKE

Jackie, a cop, participates in a sting operation on an international spy-ring. But when one of them (Tsui) gets away, Jackie is ordered to apprehend him. This leads Jackie all over the globe starting with Tsui’s sister in Australia. The story follows him as he tries to stay alive and capture the villain. H BO, 9 p.m.

THE ITALIAN JOB

Led by John Bridger and Charlie Croker a team is assembled for one last heist to steal $35 million in gold bars from a heavily guarded safe in Venice, Italy. After successfully pulling off the heist, a team member, Steve, driven by greed and jealousy, arranges to take the gold for himself and eliminate the remaining members of the group. Thinking the team dead, he returns to L.A. with the gold. Charlie and the survivors of this betrayal follow Steve L.A. to exact revenge against the traitor. Charlie enlists the help of John Bridger’s daughter, Stella - a professional safe cracker, to get revenge. Zee Studio, 9 p.m.

THE MIST

Everyone thinks of it as a harmless lightning storm. When Dave Drayton notices a strange mist on the lake, he thinks nothing of it. When he, his son, Billy Drayton, and his neighbor Brent Norton travel to the supermarket, the unthinkable happens. On their way to the market, they see the army, firefighters, and the police heading toward the mist. When he sees this Brent mentions something about “Project Arrowhead”, a secret military project that no one knows about. As they are shopping, they see three soldiers walk in, pick up a few things, then head toward the mist. All eighty of the store’s shoppers have no clue what is going on until an old man runs in the market with a bloody nose and declares “Something in the mist!” Pix , 9 p.m .

CHUP CHUP KE

A young man named Jeetu finds himself in debt with his father receiving harassing visits from money-lenders. Although his father is scolded daily for his non-progress in their debts, his mother and his fiancée Pooja believe he can successfully fulfill his task and live happily, but burdened with high debt, Jeetu sees suicide as his only way out of the situation. Unfortunately for him, taking a plunge off a dock into a placid ocean doesn’t kill him.

He awakens in a boat with two very interesting characters, Gundya and his servant Bundya. In the cost of putting Jeetu in a hospital and saving his life, Gundya and Bundya believe Jeetu owes them a debt. Already in much debt , Jeetu decides to play off that he is deaf and mute. Star Gold, 9 p.m.

On September 11, 2001, while talking to their U.S. based

TV TALK is now all falling into place beautifully with a lot of promise for the future!

Spooky yet Comic ‘Deadbeat’

Kevin Pacalioglu (series star Tyler Labine) may have no money and no clue, but he can see dead people, so that’s pretty cool.

Faced with a constant stream of stubborn spirits, Pac goes to whatever lengths require the least amount of efforts to help New York City’s most frivolous ghosts finish their unfinished business. Watch the STAR PLUS

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WHEELS THAT FAIL is a comedic compilation of the most outrageous, hilarious and dangerous misadventures on wheels.

Featuring compelling caught-on-camera clips, razor-sharp commentary and mind-blowing segments, this fast-paced series assembles the very best of the worst for your viewing pleasure.

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quite a lot of fan following. He made his Bollywood debut in 2013 with India’s first 3D dance film 'Any Body Can Dance (ABCD)'. He also participated in Akshay Kumar's show Dare 2 Dance. He even choreographed a song for movie “Ram Leela”, Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Currently, Mayuresh is seen dancing with his Baliye Ajisha Shah in Nach Baliye season 7.“ ?It has been a dream so far! Getting to do what you enjoy the most in life as a profession is very fulfilling! It has been a lot of hard work, pain & waiting – BUT the going has been good till date – I won’t say I have arrived as yet - there is still a lot more to do. But it

Ben must prove he is good enough to date cop James’ sister. By doing this he goes on a “Ride Along” to show that he is not weak and he will do whatever it takes to get James’ approval but along the way runs into a few obstacles that he has to overcome in a very funny way. Star Movies, 11 p.m.

MADHOSHI

Afternoon Despatch & Courier

Jack Chan’s First Strike, HBO, 9 p.m.

daughter via telephone, the Kaul family is thrilled to know that she is expecting a child soon, but their conversation is interrupted by the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre. Both her sister and her husband perish in that attack. The Kaul family is devastated. They take some time to recover, and arrange their other daughter, Anupama’s, marriage with Arpit Oberoi, who runs an advertising agency. Anupama and Arpit like each other, and are happy with this arrange marriage. While travelling by train, Anupama meets Aman, a plainclothes officer working with an antiterrorist organization, and falls in love with him. Filmy, 8.30 p.m.

PYAAR DEEWANA HOTA HAI

Naive, easily influenced and illiterate Sunder re-locates from a village to the city. His attempts to woo girls are mocked, and he is ignored and made fun of by his room-mates. One day he befriends an NRI, Payal Khurana, who thinks he is disabled and dumb. She feels sorry for him and decides to assist him get his voice back - albeit in vain. Sunder is thrilled at the attention he is getting, and decides to continue to pull wool over her eyes to be near her. The question remains how long will he continue to fool her? B4U, 9 p.m.

TERI MEHERBANIYAN

Ram is an honest young man, who comes to the village of the powerful and corrupt Thakur Vijay Singh . On the way his vehicle breaks down and he meets with beautiful Bijli, and both fall in love with each other subsequently. Thakur Vijay Singh’s men, especially Munim Banwarilal, and Sardari clash with Ram, and retreat, beaten, to their boss. Ram helps Gopi, who is dumb, and Sharda Devi (Swapna), and assists them in their life, and encourage to marry. Thakur Vijay Singh has his eye on Sharda, and has Ram killed by his men, and frames Gopi for the killing. Gopi is arrested by the police and is jailed. Zee Classi c, 9 p.m .

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Jodha Akbar Jamai Raja Kumkum Bhagya Tumhi Hi Ho Bandhu Doli Armaanon Ki Qubool Hai Jodha Akbar Jamai Raja Satrangi Sasural Service Wali Bahu Tum Hi Ho Bandhu Hello Pratibha Jodha Akbar Jamai Raja Kumkum Bhagya Qubool Hai Satrangi Sasuraal

one of its kind, spooky yet exciting journey of New York’s most frivolous ghosts finishing their unfinished business. Tune into Deadbeat to enjoy funny ghosts, only on Comedy Central, Mon-Fri, 9 p.m.

STAR GUEST

Super star Salman Khan was on the sets of ZEE TV’s dance reality show Dance India Dance Season 5 to promote his film

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Best of Savdhaan India Piya Rangrezz Kalash… Ek Vishwaas Dream Girls Ek Ladki Deewani Si Mere Rang Mein Rangne Wali Mahakumbh Kalash Piya Rangrezz Dream Girl Ek Ladki Deewani Si Comedy Classes Savdhaan India

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Predator’s Prey Fit For The Wild Most Extreme Deadliest Lodging with Lions The Wild Life of Tim Faulkner AP Safari Predation!

Wildest Indochina Lodging with Lions The Wild Life of Tim Faulkner Biggest And Baddest

Saath Nibhaana Saathiya, Star Plus, 7 p.m. Modern Family, Star World, 8 p.m.

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Taarak Mehta Ka Chidiyaghar Krishna Kanhaiya Baal Veer Taarak Mehta Ka..

Chidiya Ghar Badi Door Se Aaye Hai Yam Hain Hum Krishan Kanhaiya Taarak Mehta Ka….

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Food Factory Destroyed in Seconds Man vs Wild Human Universe Food Factory Wheels That Fail Man vs Wild You Have Been Warned Again 11.00 Chaos Caught On Camera P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 6.30 7.00 8.00 9.00 9.30 10.00 11.00 P.M. 2.00 3.00 3.30 4.00 5.00 5.30 6.30

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

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P.M 12.00 Bad Boys 2.30 The Fast and The Furious : Tokyo Drift 4.30 47 Ronin 7.00 The Pacifier 9.00 X Men: The Last Stand 11.00 Ride Along A.M. 8.00 Planes 10.00 The Package P.M. 1.15 3.10 5.10 7.05 9.00 10.45 A.M. 8.25 10.20 P.M. 12.25 2.20 4.25 7.05 9.00 10.45 A.M. 8.00

2.30 Udaan 3.00 Thapki Pyar Ki 3.30 Chakravartin Ashoka Smarat 4.00 Swaragini 4.30 Comedy Nights with Kapil 6.00 Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi 6.30 Shastri Sisters 7.00 Thapki Pyar Ki 7.30 Sasural Simar Ka 8.00 Balika Vadhu 8.30 Udaan 9.00 Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat 9.30 Swaragini 10.00 Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi 10.30 Code Red

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Dard Ka Rishta Jab Jab Bahaar Aayi Paltan “Deadline Sirf 24 Ghante”: Film. Konkona Sen Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Rajit Kapur, Sandhya Mridul, Jhanak Shukla

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Deadline Sirf 24 Ghante: DDI, 11 p.m.

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‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’.He unveiled the ‘sonehri taqdeer ki topi’, danced with the top 15 contestants and bonded with his old friend Grandmaster Mithun Da. The two were seen reminiscing their good old days and Salman even spilled beans on Mithun Da’s adventures.

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Son of the Mask The Adventures of Tintin Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit The Reaping Jack Chan’s First Strike Final Destination Insidious Now You See Me

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Police Badge Monsters University National Treasure George of the Jungle 2 Boa vs Python The Italian Job

Mega Shark Versus Crocosaurus 10.00 Lara Croft: Tomb Raider

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Ben 10 Roll No 21 Haddi Mera Buddy Oggy and the Cockroaches Haddi Mera Buddy Krishna: Makhan Chor

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Iron Man 2 IP Man 2 Skyfall The Mist The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

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Housefull 2 Dhamkee Chup Chup Ke The Real Man Hero

Duplicate Mard Ki Zaban

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Karan Arjun: Salman Khan The Fightermans Singham Joru Ka Gulam: Govinda

Main Hoon Wanted: Ashish

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P.M. 12.00 Kuch Tum Kaho Kuch Hum Kahein 2.30 Bewafa 5.40 Vishwatma 9.00 Ishq: Ajay Devgan A.M. 11.00 Mr India

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Khilona Bana Khalnayak Who 7 Din Teri Meherbaniyan

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Chup Chup Ke, Star Gold, 8 p.m.

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pg 16-17 We tell you how to ensure that you’re drinking safe water

pg 20 Find out if you need to throw out the lipstick you used when you had a cold

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ACCEPTED! Have you ever decided to start working out in earnest, only to lose motivation midway?

That’s exactly why social media websites are flooded with posts about various fitness challenges! They make exercising fun and help you stay motivated to reach your goal.

But do they work? That’s what Sara Shah & Yamini Walia set off to find out. They also spoke to an expert to see how effective these fitness challenges really are

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itness challenges are on the rise — the 30-day ab challenge and the 90-day Zumba challenge are good examples of that! These challenges combine conventional exercises with new-age fitness apps to keep you fit and motivated. But, are you really going to get the desired results? We spoke to Mamtaa Joshi, a fitness consultant from Orange Tree Image Consultants, about the effectiveness of these workouts.

The 30-Day ab challenge The thought of achieving rock-hard abs in just 30 days is tempting. So, it’s no surprise that the 30-day ab challenge is one of the most popular fitness challenges today. This has been designed to tone your core muscles and build full body strength. As the name suggests, your abs take top priority in this challenge, which involves performing four or more different ab exercises every day. You can download a chart for the challenge off the internet and it will provide you with information about the exercises that you need to perform. Each day is different and the amount of time you spend working on your abs increases as days go by. The best part about this challenge is that you don’t need any equipment to get you through the month. Mamtaa Joshi, fitness and wellness expert at Orange Tree Image

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MUMBAI | TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2015 >> For a lot of people, challenges with a deadline are far more motivating then working out everyday

The SqUaT challenge The 30-day squat challenge includes performing one exercise every day — a squat.

The amount of time that you spend holding the squat is gradually increased everyday in order to help you strengthen your core. This is so that completing the final day of the challenge becomes an achievable task.

Mamtaa says, “Squat challenges have become increasingly popular over the past year. The focus should be on doing fewer, better-quality reps that get tougher over time — you can use heavier weights to increase the intensity. Apart from squats, you should also perform other lower-body exercises that will tone your glutes and thighs.”

In terms of how effective or long-lasting the challenge is, Mamtaa explains, “This particular challenge does have a lasting effect. It targets a larger muscle group, so working on it may be difficult at first. But, you will get evenly toned if you’re dedicated.”

cOlD PreSSeD JUice challenge Remember when everyone was going on a juice diet to lose weight or increase their immunity. This juice detox, or cleanse, achieved a fair amount of popularity and was even considered to be pretty effective. The challenge requires you to drink raw, cold pressed juices that serve as your daily source of nourishment. Mamtaa tells us, “This challenge is meant primarily to detoxify your stomach, and it does clean it out. However, sometimes, it is difficult to avoid consuming coffee or the starchy food that we are accustomed to eating every day. However, if you remain consistent, this challenge will work wonders!”

Mamtaa cautions, “It is important to maintain proper posture while performing Zumba. Also, wear proper workout footwear.”

The PlanK challenge The plank challenge is similar to the 30-day ab challenge — it centres on just one exercise — the plank. It involves 30 days of performing the plank with very few variations, for an increasing amount of time.

The initial eight days are spent doing a basic plank in an incline position (leaning against a wall, chair or anything that supports you), which is perfect for beginners. As you get stronger, the next 22 days will be spent doing planks on the floor with your palms flat on the ground.

Speaking about the challenge, Mamtaa tells us, “Core exercises are a great place to start if you are new to working out, because most core moves are pretty simple, require little or no equipment, can be performed at home and can be learned in minutes! In this challenge, each week will get progressively harder. This exercise will boost your body’s stability. But, don’t worry if progress is slow. Just keep working towards your goal and stay motivated.”

The 90-Day ZUmba challenge Zumba is being recognised as an effective workout that will keep you fit. So much so that several fitness centres have started conducting special Zumba classes to promote fitness. Mamtaa tells us, “It is like taking the work out of your workout, because the challenge requires you to mix low-intensity and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. Once the catchy music takes over, you will understand why Zumba group exercises are often called exercise in disguise.”

Since the dance session is quite entertaining, you may not realise how effective it is in helping you stay fit. However,

PeOPle WhO TOOK UP The challenge We spoke to a few people in the city, who undertook these fitness challenges, to learn their side of the story Copywriter, Sanjit Roy, decided to take up the ab challenge. However, it didn’t seem to work for him. He says, “Apart from all the exercising, I had to watch my diet too. But, a major part of my time was wasted looking at pictures of other people’s progress. I know this was supposed to motivate me. But all it did was make me lazy!”

Drishti Valecha, student, has taken up several challenges in the past and feels that these challenges put a lot of pressure on you, but in a good way. “When I post something online, I’m portraying myself to the world and it keeps me dedicated. And, looking back, achieving something out of this feels awesome. Also, I might have ended up inspiring someone. Who knows?”

Drishti Kaul, a media professional, tried the Nike Training App for a healthy body. She tells us, “What’s really helpful about the Nike Training App is that you can watch demonstrations if you want to find out how to do a particular exercise. You can select the duration of the workout, which varies from 15 to 45 minutes! After completing the workout you’re assigned a score and a medal, which helps you monitor your fitness level. The ease of working out is what works best for the app. I don’t think you burn as many calories, but it is a good option if you are travelling or have space constraints.”

Megha Iyer, a public relations professional, recently started following Blogilates on Instagram. She explains, “It is a 30-day split challenge and is a bundle of fun and fitness. It encourages you to push your limits and do better every single day to reach your desired fitness goals. It is also an amazing way to spice up your regular fitness routine by constantly setting fitness goals for yourself and accomplishing them. I am eager to see what kind of result the programme will have for me. It’s been quite effective so far.”

Fitness blogger, Riya Patel, tried the 60-day fitness challenge, which is based on the 30-day ab challenge. “It basically consists of various routines that work your abs, arms, bottom and legs. It also includes a 5km run every day. It is extremely strenuous, time consuming and requires good stamina, but once you get into fitness mode, it is the best feeling ever! The results were amazing. I lost almost 6 kilos with the challenge and I have some advice for anyone thinking about trying it — you need to follow a high protein diet. It really does help! The worst thing that happened to me was suffering from running blisters, which were a real bummer as it happened just before a marathon I had registered for. So, unfortunately, I couldn’t take part. With challenges like these, remember not to get so carried away that you start missing your meals. Never starve yourself!”

>> Most people we spoke with found that fitness challenges worked for them

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MUMBAI | TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2015 >> Warm up with a delicious cup of ginger and honey tea

your guide to

healthy monsoon eating We may tell you this every year, but there’s a really good reason that we do! Monsoon snacks can be tempting, but indulging in them isn’t always a good idea. So, if you missed the memo last year, this refresher guide to monsoon indulgences will benefit you, says Katha Nauriyal

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he monsoon brings with it a palette of new flavours and spices every year. And food invariably becomes our go-to option to cosy up with during the damp weather. While some food items serve as treats you can indulge in, others pose health risks that we are often oblivious to. So, to keep you fit all season, see what you should be eating and what you should be avoiding this monsoon.

FOOd tO avOid It’s raining feasts, and we often pay little heed to the health risks they bring with them. “After the scorching summer, rains sure bring happiness. But, they also causes health issues due to an imbalance of dosha, which according to ayurveda is a balance of three energies (Vata, Pitta and cough) that our body comprises. This imbalance leads to a fall in our digestive capacity as well as immunity. As people are prone to ailments such as food poisoning and indigestion, it is imperative to take certain precautions in order to keep our body healthy this season,” says Kanchan Patwardhan, clinical nutritionist consultant at Kanchan’s House of Health & Nutrition and Arogya Hospital.

Pakoras!

While, your food cravings are exaggerated this season, tempting food can be the worst! And, what’s more tempting than a platter of hot pakoras? But, did you know these oily treats can hinder your digestion? Sure, no pakoras taste as heavenly as roadside options, but they are also less hygienic, since they are prepared in an open environment that can cause infections. While it’s safer to cook pakoras and other fried snacks like bhajiyas and samosas in your own kitchen, Kanchan adds, “It’s still not advisable to eat them because during this season, our digestion capacity drops and pakoras are made of besan, which leads to gastric issues.”

Chaat to chuck Here goes another favourite out of the window! Put your paani puri, ragda pattis, bhel and all that street chaat on hold till the advent of the next season. As innocent as they may look, chaat is often made with contaminated water. Additionally, the chutneys that are used often cause health issues such as jaundice and amebiasis. “Chutneys made with green coriander rots very fast due to excessive moisture during the monsoon, and may contain microorganisms such as bacteria fungi, which

begin to grow on them. Amoeba also develops rapidly on rotten coriander,” Kanchan adds.

Meat & seafood Have you been planning to take a break from meat? This is probably the best time! Red meat in particular, is heavy and difficult to digest. So to curb your cravings, binge on healthier options like chicken soup and stew. Additionally, cold chicken salads are also light, and easy to digest.

However, remember to make sure that these are cleaned well and are consumed fresh. Similarly, seafood should also be consumed with a dose of caution. Monsoon is the breeding season for most fish and fresh catches are rare.

FOOd tO enJOY While, there are countless food items you should avoid consuming during this time of the year, monsoon also brings about a tray of healthy and flavoursome options for you to indulge in.

Warm up the beverages Warm beverages are a great source of nutrition and have several health benefits. You can choose from an array of herbal teas with lemon, honey or ginger. “Tea stimulates gastric fire and appetite. It is a very good remedy for arthritis patients as it helps reduce stiffness and inflammation in your joints and muscles. Ginger tea, especially, is a very good remedy for the common cough, cold and other respiratory problems and reduces morning sickness,” says Kanchan. Similarly, soup and rasam increase gastric juices, which act as health boosters during monsoon. “The ingredients in the rasam, especially tamarind and tomatoes, are rich in antioxidants as well as vitamin C. So, they protect us from oxidative damages and prevent coughs and colds. Also, black pepper content not only helps us lose weight, it also removes toxins by making you sweat, helping your body to produce more urine while increasing metabolism,” she adds.

Bhutta — the ideal monsoon snack!

With a dash of salt and lemon, bhutta, or roasted corn, can be the best comfort food this season. It also has countless health benefits.

Since it’s dry, it reduces water retention. The soluble and insoluble fibre keeps your stomach healthy. “Loaded with vitamins, these treats protect you from kidney and heart problems,” Kanchan signs off.

« KNOW MORE FACTS ABOUT CHEWING GUM

We have all mercilessly popped chewing gum in all colours, shapes and sizes when we were children.

But, if that was a habit you haven’t gotten rid of yet, Purva Indulkar gives you the pros and cons that you need to remember

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he University of Reading recently concluded in a study that one of the most bizarre benefits of chewing gum is if a song has gotten stuck in your head, popping gum can make it stop! Who would’ve thought that your secret stash would one day help rid our brains of Iggy Azalea. But, chewing gum also contains ingredients that can adversely impact your dental hygiene.

advantages

n It improves memory According to

psychologists, chewing gum improves memory and enhances cognitive powers. As you chew, the activity in a part of your brain known as the hippocampus, increases. This is also the region of your brain that is responsible for storing information and recalling it when necessary.

n It reduces symptoms of stress If patting

your heart and saying ‘All is well’ is too filmy for you, just pop a chewing gum when you are stressed. The act of chewing gives you an outlet to effectively release nervous energy, frustration and irritation.

n It helps to manage weight While one

serving of gum has 5-10 calories, the process of chewing it helps you loose 11 calories.

n It increases wakefulness For sleeping

beauties who are forced to work a morning shift, chewing gum is a better bet than coffee to keep you alert. Chewing stimulates your nerves, activating the region of your brain attached to arousal, while also increasing blood flow.

disadvantages

n It may increase your junk food intake If you

pop sugar-free gum when you are craving something delicious, it may distract you from your hunger. But, the minty flavour in most chewing gum makes fruits and vegetables taste bitter, naturally making you pick potato wafers and candy over healthy meals.

n It may cause gastrointestinal problems

Chewing gum tells your body to prepare itself to digest food. So, the body secretes the necessary enzymes and acids. But, they have no food to digest, causing an overproduction of stomach acid, which results in bloating. n It causes tooth damage Though sugar-free

gums have xylitol that fights cavities, they still contain acidic flavours and preservatives that can cause dental erosion. This process can literally dissolve your teeth over time.

n It contain sheep products Chewing gum

contains lanolin, a waxy substance that is derived from sheep’s wool. Although it’s not particularly harmful, it’s not appetising either.

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« QUICK QUIZ TO KNOW YOURSELF

>> Forgetting the name of a colleague you work with on a regular basis, is a serious issue

Mostly As It seems as though you may be suffering from adrenal fatigue. Weight gain, inexplicable stress, an inactive libido and tiredness are all believed to be symptoms of adrenal fatigue. People who lead stressful lives are usually affected by the condition. But, don’t just jump to conclusions. Get yourself examined by a doctor and read our box below to find out how to combat adrenal fatigue.

Mostly Bs So, you’re not dead tired — good for you! Sure, there are days when getting out of bed is a drag, but it’s nothing that a cup of coffee can’t solve. You make sure that you’re eating healthy and that you get a good night’s rest. Keep up the good work! However, if you know anyone who is unexplainably tired, look out for symptoms of this problem and let them know.

ARE YOU JUST FORGETFUL OR ILL?

You may not always remember what you had for breakfast yesterday or what day it is, but sometimes these minor memory lapses can be the forerunners of a major illness. Purva Indulkar helps you find out if you’re just forgetful or if it’s something more serious 1. What kind of information do you usually forget? a) The name of a colleague you interact with every day. b) What you had for lunch last Tuesday.

2. Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought that someone else was staring back at you? a) Yes. b) No. 3. Have you ever forgotten the way to your house? a) Yes. b) No. Lime juice Add the juice of one lemon to a litre of water and let it sit for about 45 minutes. This won’t kill all the bacteria, but it will get rid of most cholera bacteria and a few other germs as well.

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4. Do you ever find yourself somewhere and wonder how you got there? a) Yes. b) No. 5. Have you ever forgotten a recipe for a dish that you have been making for years? a) Yes. b) No. 6. Do you often freeze in the middle of a conversation with someone because you’ve forgotten what you were saying? a) Yes. b) No.

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Sand filter This type of filter consists of layers of sand and gravel and allows a bioactive layer to grow on top of the sand, which reduces the amount of diseasecausing organisms in the water.

Tincture of iodine A mix of about 2% iodine and 47% alcohol can be used to disinfect water. You will need about five drops for every litre. Let it sit for at least half an hour before drinking it. However, people with thyroid problems, women over 50 and pregnant women should consult their doctor before resorting to this method.

2 Ceramic filter These filters can be made from fired clay utensils, coated with colloidal silver, which help kill germs. They are small and easy to use, and rely on pores in the ceramic material that filter out germs and debris.

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Mostly As First of all, don’t panic! It is common for people to suffer from memory lapses as they grow older. It’s possible to live with it if preventive measures are taken. But to do so, you’ll need to visit a doctor for a checkup. Your forgetfulness may have started as a minor problem, but it has begun to affect your daily routine and is hindering your regular activities. Consult a doctor for advice on the steps that you’ll need to take in order to manage the issue.

Mostly Bs You do suffer from forgetfulness, but it isn’t severe enough for you to worry about. It’s natural for us to forget information that our brains deem irrelevant. This helps us make space for the facts that matter. In order to improve your memory,

eat green leafy vegetables, foods with omega-3 fatty acids, coffee and spices. If you are memorising something important — for an exam or a speech, for instance — revisit the matter at regular intervals. If you want to learn something, do it right before going to bed so that when you do sleep, the information is properly encoded in your memory.

Use the power of the sun Fill clear glass bottles up to the half mark with water, screw on the caps and shake vigorously.

This will cause air bubbles to form, which will help disinfect the water quicker. Fill the bottles to the top and keep them in direct sunlight for at least six hours. If the weather is cloudy, leave them there for two days.

Make sure you’re drinking safe waTer! The monsoons bring with them respite from summer heat, but they increase the risk of suffering from diseases caused by water-borne pathogens. While there are no clear-cut solutions if the water you’re supplied isn’t very safe, Anindra Siqueira tells you what you can do to ensure that the water you’re drinking is a little safer

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Use a chlorine solution Although chlorine is generally reserved for disinfecting water on a large scale, it can be used at home too. You will have to add two drops of 5% chlorine bleach for every litre of water to be disinfected.

Boil water thoroughly Even if you use filtered water, boiling (avoid tap water!) is the best way to ensure safe drinking water. But, make sure that you let the water boil for at least a minute or two before taking it off the stove.

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DRAINED! Have you been so tired and fatigued lately that even a good night’s rest can’t get you up and about? If so, Sara Shah suggests you take this quiz to see whether you’re suffering from adrenal fatigue

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>> If you’re so tired that you can’t get out bed, you may have adrenal fatigue

Charcoal filter A charcoal filter is easy to make and can remove most of the germs present in your water. You will need two containers (bottles or buckets) and will have to layer the charcoal in between layers of fine, coarse sand.

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f you think that we’re talking about something connected to your adrenal glands, you’re right!

Adrenal fatigue is a term used to describe extreme tiredness that results from poorly working adrenal glands. The main cause of adrenal fatigue is stress — both physical and mental. However, this isn’t a scientifically proven medical condition — it is currently just a theory.

Our adrenal glands produce hormones, such as cortisol, which helps lower stress. The theory is that if an individual leads a stressful life, they may suffer from adrenal fatigue. And even though the theory hasn’t been proven, it has garnered a lot of support. So, take our quiz to see if you suffer from any of its symptoms.

2) You’ve thought about it, but fail to find the reason for your tiredness. a) True. b) False.

1) Your tiredness is beyond the realms of reason. a) True. b) False.

5) You experience frequent body aches. a) True. b) False.

3) Even getting out of bed is something you don’t seem to have the energy for. a) True. b) False.

4) Your emotions are at an all-time high and feeling overwhelmed seems to come easily to you. a) True. b) False.

COMBATING ADRENAL FATIGUE Due to a lack of evidence, doctors often dismiss adrenal fatigue and test you for other issues. However, since the measures taken to combat adrenal fatigue are completely natural and don’t require much forethought, there’s no harm in trying them out!

Solar still A solar still is an easy way to get distilled water. You will need two bowls of different sizes and clear plastic wrap to make one yourself. Keep it out in the sun and you should have clean drinking water in a short while.

Get enough sleep

It is essential to get enough sleep, especially if you suspect that you suffer from adrenal fatigue. If you’re a woman, you may require 8-10 hours of sleep every night, because the period between night and day has a restorative effect on our adrenal glands.

Exercise regularly

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Exercise boosts the production of endorphins, so make sure that you exercise regularly for at least an hour, especially when you’re feeling stressed out. But, avoid pushing your body too far as that can weaken your adrenal glands even further.

Get organised

Make sure that you prioritise and organise your schedule. Don’t leave things for the last minute. Avoid taking on more work than you can handle because that will just stress you out more.

Avoid hormonal supplements

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Moringa/ drumstick seeds You can use Moringa/ drumstick seeds to make turbid water clear.

Grind a few seeds, mix them well in the turbid water and let it stand for about two hours. However, remember that this won’t disinfect the water.

Several people resort to hormonal supplements to keep their adrenal glands in check. It’s best to avoid them completely or ask to get medical advice as they have the ability to make your adrenal glands inactive.

— Inputs from Purva Indulkar

>> Getting enough sleep at night ensures that your adrenal glands get the rest they need

6) Along with the inexplicable tiredness, you have been disinterested in sex and your libido is practically non-existent. a) True. b) False.

7) Your tolerance levels have been at an all-time low lately and you often feel shaky, irritable and anxious. Even the slightest thing irritates you to no end. a) True. b) False.

8) You’ve experienced quite a bit of weight gain, especially around the abdominal area, ever since the feelings of tiredness began. a) True. b) False.

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>> These easy, effective, at-home exercises work as pain relievers

« KNOW MORE SCOLIOSIS EXERCISES TO DO AT HOME Now that you know enough about scoliosis, Yamini Walia tells you what exercises to do at home to prevent, treat and ease the symptoms of it Step down and one arm reach n Climb up on to a small box and step down

with your right, or left leg.

n As you lower one leg, bend your other knee. n As you descend, raise your arm on the

same side as your lower leg, as high as possible. For example, if your left leg is lowered towards the floor, raise your left arm.

n Perform two to three sets of five to ten reps

on this side only. Do not perform the exercise on the other side at the same time.

Up down dog

n Assume a plank position with your arms

stretched out straight on the floor.

n Push your hips back as far as possible.

THE WRONG

CURVE It may feel like a minor back ache caused by hunching or bad posture, but, Pooja Salvi tells you why there may be more to your spinal troubles than you think

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ou may think that there’s nothing wrong with your back. After all, everyone suffers from backaches that have been caused by bad posture! But, a minor spinal problem can lead to bigger issues if it’s not treated in its infancy. Here’s what you need to know about the common spinal deformity called scoliosis.

what is scoliosis?

Scoliosis is a lateral curvature in the usually straight, vertical line of your spine. In an Xray, a spine that has been affected by scoliosis resembles an ‘S’ or a question mark, instead of a straight line. The disorder leads to an abnormal curve of the spine, or backbone. Scoliosis is typically classified in three categories: n congenital This is caused by vertebral anomalies that are present at birth. n idiopathic The cause of this is unknown. However, it is sub-classified on the basis of when it affects an individual, such as during infancy, childhood, adolescence, or adulthood. n Secondary scoliosis This is usually caused due to a neuromuscular condition such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida or physical trauma.

what causes scoliosis?

Scoliosis mainly affects young children who are more susceptible to deformity, because the bones in their spine are not as stable and have not matured yet.

Dr. Anjana Laungani, consultant

n Try to bend as low as possible without

causing back pain or discomfort.

n Perform two to three sets of five to ten reps.

Split Stance with arm reach

n Step forward, with one leg placed in front of

the other.

n Keep your torso as upright as possible. n Shift the weight of your knee back and

forth, allowing it to bend as you feel the weight shift to it.

n As you shift your weight forward, raise your

opposite arm as high as possible.

n While that arm is stretched upwards,

stretch your other arm, with your palm facing up, stretching it as much as possible.

This helps your torso and spine turn toward the side of your front leg.

n Perform this exercise only on one side. n Perform two to three sets of five to ten reps.

Symptoms of scoliosis Scoliosis is usually easily recognisable. A curved spine can be a cause as well as a symptom, as your body can tilt to the left or the right. Several children who are affected by scoliosis generally have one shoulder blade higher than the other, or have an uneven waist, causing them to lean to one side.

Dr. Anjana tells us, “These problems may be apparent in everyday activities such as trying on new clothes. If one leg of your trousers is shorter than the other, there is a possibility that you may have the condition. However, remember that it’s simply a possibility, nothing more. It may just be that one leg is slightly shorter than the other.”

why should you take symptoms seriously?

Dr. Nikhil Arbatti, spine surgeon at both Saifee and Nanavati Hospital, tells us, “Scoliosis often goes unnoticed and untreated. Where it is reported, patients don’t notice it in the early stage. This is because of the ignorance surrounding the disease. It is unfortunate that despite having advanced treatment modalities, including surgical options that are effective enough to properly treat it, people hardly recognise scoliosis as a treatable disorder.

Most of the time, it is seen as part of physiology or is linked with postural issues.

This not only worsens the issue, it also contributes to deteriorating health among affected individuals.”

treatment for scoliosis

physiotherapist and rehab specialist from Physio Rehab, explains, “In certain cases, there is no identifiable cause of scoliosis, and it is termed idiopathic. Idiopathic scoliosis is the most common type of this condition and is said to have a genetic link, because it tends to run in families. Girls are more at risk of being affected by the condition. Most often, when children undergo a rapid growth spurt, they become victims of scoliosis.”

n Hold this for two seconds, then lower your

hips towards the floor.

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>> Scoliosis mainly affects young children who have rapid growth spurts

“While treatment options for mild scoliosis mostly include back braces for large curvature, spine surgery is the best solution. Spinal fusion is one of the best surgical options, and is recommended for severe curves that are greater than 45° and for curves that have not responded to non-surgical intervention such as braces,”says Dr. Nikhil. He also tells us that the surgery usually takes several hours. “However, with recent advances in technology, patients are sometimes discharged from the hospital within a week of the surgery and do not require post-operative bracing. Many patients are able to return to school or work as soon as 2-4 weeks after the surgery. Many are able to resume all preoperative activities within 4-6 months,” he says.

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Pros and Cons There are several pros and cons to using hand sanitizers. So, keep these in mind.

Pros n n n n n

They’re readily available.

They’re extremely affordable.

They kill germs instantly and dry faster.

They’re safe for children to use.

They’re available in a variety of formulas — gel and liquid.

Cons

n They cannot cut through dirt, grime and faeces. n The alcohol content present in sanitizers can dry your skin

and lead to cracking. If you already have cracked skin, wait for it to heal before using a sanitizer, since it can cause skin infections. n Avoid using alcohol-based sanitizers on children as their skin is more sensitive as compared to adults. n Since these products are flammable, they should be kept at a safe distance from lighters. Also, make sure that your skin is dry before lighting a cigarette.

sanitize this!

Delicious scents and pretty bottles — sanitizers of all shapes, sizes and flavours are flying off the shelves! They seem like the perfect fix when you don’t have either soap or water, but want to keep your hands clean. Pooja Salvi & Yamini Walia find out how reliable they are

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ashing your hands properly with a good soap, removes almost every trace of germs and bacteria. But, what do you do when there’s no water or soap available? Instead of spreading unwanted bacteria to other parts of your body or letting it fester on your skin, you reach for a hand sanitizer! However, is your handy sanitizer safe to use regularly?

ingredients To understand how sanitizers get rid of bacteria and germs, you need to know what they contain.

alcohol The primary ingredient in a hand sanitizer is alcohol as it kills bacteria. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centres for Disease Control recommend using ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol or a combination of both in concentrations ranging from 60% to 95%.

Humectants Are you wondering what these are? They are chemicals that are added to your hand sanitizers to ensure that they don’t dry your skin out. Glycerin and propylene glycol are the most commonly used humectants.

emulsifiers These keep the other ingredients in your hand sanitizers from reacting with one another. They thicken the hand sanitizer till it turns into a gel-like substance. Carbomer and aminomethyl propanol are commonly used as binding agents.

Make your own sanitizer If you don’t trust store-bought sanitizers and want to use something more natural, you can make a hand sanitizer at home. Take a spray bottle, aloe vera and essential oils such as lavender, clove, lemon, rosemary and orange. Fill a 4-ounce spray bottle half-way with water or witch hazel; add in 4 tbsp aloe vera pulp and 15-20 drops of antibacterial essential oils that you pick. Shake well before using it. >> Since hand sanitizers are reliable, they are mandatory in hospitals and clinics

emollients To keep your skin smooth, emollients such as isopropyl myristate are added to hand sanitizers. They’re made from substances that are found naturally in nutmeg, coconut oil and some animal fats.

Miscellaneous To distinguish one hand sanitizer from the other, manufacturers also use other ingredients such as fragrance and FDA-approved colourants.

HealtH faCtor Since sanitizers kill bacteria, it’s only right to assume that they are good for you. Dr. Behram Pardiwala, internal medicines at Wockhardt Hospital, tells us, “Sanitizers are the best option when you’re in a rush.

This is because they do help to kill germs and don’t contain any harmful or fatal chemicals. In fact, sanitizers are usually mandatory in hospitals.”

However, you should be careful about the amount you use. Dr. Behram explains, “It is important to use an adequate amount of sanitizer; enough that it dries as soon as you use it.” When asked if paper towels or handkerchiefs are a possible alternative, Dr. Behram tells us that they aren’t. He says, “They aren’t entirely reliable, so try to avoid using them as your only option.”

However, you should also know that hand sanitizers are not a replacement for soap and water. Even if a particular one contains a high amount of alcohol, it cannot cut through grime, soil, dust, blood and faeces as well as soap can. So, these dirt particles should be washed with soap and water first. If water and soap aren’t available to you, alcohol-based sanitizers are a decent alternative. For instance, if you sneeze in the car, stop to put on your contact lenses, or even use a public bathroom, you can use your hand sanitizer. Studies have shown that micro-organisms are much more prevalent on phone receivers, computer keyboards and desktops, so using a hand sanitizer in this case will be a good idea as well.

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>> The smile makeover is the latest addition to the world of cosmetic surgery

ASK OUR BEAUTY EXPERT BaRBaRa, ouR BeauTy expeRT, WiLL heLp Fix youR pRoBLems

Dear Barbara, I recently recovered from a cold and a friend of mine told me that the first thing I should do is throw away the lipstick that I was using when I was suffering from it. She explained that it is not hygienic to use the same lipstick, because germs accumulate and grow on the tube. Is this true? Should I really get rid of all the lipstick I’ve been using recently?

— michelle D’Costa, parel Dear michelle, Don’t worry, you don’t have to throw out your lipstick if you used it when you had a cold. Once you’re infected, your body makes antibodies to fight that particular strain of the virus. So, you won’t get infected by using the same makeup that you did when you were sick.

In addition, the cold virus doesn’t survive for too long outside the body. So, don’t unnecessarily ditch your makeup! >> There’s no need to get rid of your lipstick after you recover from a cold!

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People are suddenly turning to smile makeovers — procedures that are a big trend in the world of cosmetic enhancements. Anindra Siqueira tells you what you need to know about them

T Dear Barbara, I have recently begun to notice a slight redness around my nose when I wake up every morning.

Sometimes, my lips are cracked as well. What should I do?

— Darshana Gadge, Dadar Dear Darshana, You should exfoliate regularly! This will help to get rid of the dead skin cells, so that the build-up around your nose is reduced. You will also need to apply a moisturiser near the sides of your nose and a lip balm near the corners of your lips and wherever the cracks appear in order to ease any pain you are experiencing and to allow the area to heal. If you want to hide the cracks, use a concealer.

hey say the sky is the limit, and with cosmetic surgery in particular, it’s plausible to think that we haven’t reached this limit yet! There are several new procedures cropping up, which target areas of your body that you would never dream could be enhanced with surgery — the mons pubis surgery is a good example of this trend! People want to be thinner, prettier and now want to sport better smiles too! This is has increased the popularity of smile makeovers. Dr. Rajesh Shetty, dental cosmetologist at Dazzle Dental Makeovers, tells us that a smile makeover doesn’t just give your smile an enhanced aesthetic appeal, but also has an age-reversing effect, since it also reduces the appearance of certain skin folds or wrinkles.

Dr. Mohan Thomas, senior cosmetic surgeon at the Cosmetic Surgery Institute, has a more philosophical take on it. He says, “Your eyes may be the windows to your soul, but beautiful lips are definitely the gateway to sensuality. Our lips are the most attractive part of our face and they should not be overlooked. They are one of the most important components of your smile.”

What the makeover involves Dr. Rajesh tells us that at Dazzle Dental Makeovers, they begin with a consultation to understand the needs and desires of the person who wants to undergo this procedure. But, just as your smile isn’t only about your lips or teeth, a smile makeover takes four major aspects into consideration. n Facial aesthetics Facial musculature varies from person to person.

n Gingival aesthetics If you have exposed

teeth or gums or uneven contours, your smile will not be as you’d like it to be. n Tooth aesthetics Another important aspect of your smile is your teeth. A smile makeover, Dr. Rajesh tells us, involves the use of dental veneers and teeth whitening, scaling and polishing. n Lip aesthetics “To create a harmonious smile, we need to maintain or create the normal curvature of the lips, proper exposure of the red zone of the lips, an undistorted philtrum (the vertical indent between the base of your nose and border of your upper lip), and undisturbed nasolabial grooves (smile lines),” Dr. Mohan explains.

Not just teeth and lips Dr. Rajesh adds that at the clinic, people can pick dermatological procedures to reduce skin folds, if they need to. “The age reversal effect achieved through dentistry is merely

an add-on to the dramatic effect achieved on the smile,” he says.

Dr. Mohan explains, “A smile makeover is not just about your lips, teeth and gums.

Hollow, sagging cheeks, uneven lips and other signs of age can also be corrected during the process, using fillers, orthodontics, maxillofacial surgery and other techniques, making your face appear more youthful and symmetrical.”

Dr. Rajesh tells us that a smile makeover can be tailored to suit a person’s requirements (and budget), but the procedure generally starts from `15,000.

Luckily, there are no contraindications to this type of procedure. That means that practically nothing can rule them out.

However, the doctor must consider a person’s dental history, in terms of infections, especially if the person smokes.

Additionally, while you may be able to change your smile, your mannerisms and facial movements will be the same!

Risks Dr. Rajesh says, “Smile makeovers are primarily non surgical and so, are low-risk procedures. At Dazzle Dental Makeovers, an inhouse team of experienced dentists and dental auxiliaries, and meticulous pre-operative planning, coupled with state-of-the-art equipment and material, ensure that the entire procedure is quick, painless and extremely predictable.”

Dr. Mohan tells us that the risks of a smile makeover are related primarily to permanent changes in your teeth and gums.

He says, “These are associated with bite deformities that cause a discomfort and an inability to bite and chew.” However, treatments on the lips (usually fillers) are temporary and so, these can be reversed.

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sitions of world music, state of the art LED Designs, Costumes and Sets, Poetry and Drama, to reveal and reflect powerful themes of Human Sexuality, Gender Violence, Poverty, Hope, Innocence, Betrayal, Glamour, Life After Death, Love, Marriage. Vasudhaivah Kutumbakam crafted by Ratika Ramkumar says, “Dance may also be regarded as a form of non verbal communication recognizable in other beings too; Dance has been my passion for years.

The debut show of Vasudeva Kutumbkam is intended primarily as a spectacle. Dance continues to be a poor cousin in its assimilation within the individual's life, because, unlike its other very literal counterparts, the abstraction inherent in movement itself reduces its immediate resonance with the lay audience.”

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The show was attended by Richa Chadha, Hrishita Bhatt, Rakesh Paul, Deepshika and Kaishav Arora etc.

“The World Dance Centre, India spearheaded by Ratika Ramkumar in its annual production, Vasudh a i v a h Kutumbakam that was premiered on 5th of July at St. Andrews auditorium. It seeks to make people witness real stories, narratives that combine in very unique proportions forms as diverse as Classical, Modern Contemporary, Jazz, Bharatnatyam, Lyrical Hip Hop, Urban Funk, Odissi, Kathak, Lavni, Flamenco, Tap, with Exotic Compo-

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Chandrashekhar Vaze mesmersises music buffs at Karnataka Sangha S

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unday morning at Karnataka Sangha has become a habit with scores of music buffs. The tradition has been going on for well over 23 years and an entire generation of music lovers has been nourished on this steady and healthy diet of classical music. This Sunday, there was a vocal recital by Chandrashekhar Vaze. He is a multi-faceted musician. Vaze used to provide tabla accompaniment to many vocalists like Perveen Sultana and Phiroze Dastur. He also played the tabla for sitar superstar like Ustad Halim Jaffer Khan. Over the years he has emerged as a leading singer of the Kirana gharana and his music has a marked

resemblance to that of the maestro Bhimsen Joshi. He has learned vocal music from the Kirana gharana guru Phiroze Dastur and vocalist Ajay Pohankar.

In this programme, Vaze sang the raga 'Bhatiyar' to begin with.

It is a difficult raga to master as well as present and therefore it is rarely heard too. Vaze could traverse the territory with effortless ease and his tanns had a lot of punch. His raga 'Megh' depicted the serious yet sombre mood of the raga. He also sang 'Piya Milan Ki Aas',the famous thumri in 'Jogia' immortalized by the late Ustad Abdul Karim Khan. He was supported on the tabla by Abhay Datar and on the harmonium by Shrinivas Acharya.

Vaze’s recital was preceded by a sitar recital by the Calcuttabased Saptarshi Hazra,' who played alaps in the raga 'Miyan Ki Malhar' and a composition in another raga. He was in his

elements.

The Gurubhakti festival featured performances by the students of tabla maestro Vibhav Nageshkar, harmonist Seema Shirodkar and singer Ram Deshpande. The three gurus were felicitated and their students like Tablists Arvind Sukhtankar, Girish Sabnis and Dhanashree Vagh (Nageshkar's)students.

Sudhanshu Gharpure, Omkar Datar and Abhishek Kathe (aspiring harmonists under the tutelage of Seema Shirodkar) and Gandhar Deshpande, Aniruddha Srinivasan and Swapnil Chaphekar (all disciples of the leading singer Ram Deshpande) performed under the auspices of Sharada Sangeet Vidyalaya.

IN BRIEF Vandana Gupte turns film producer

She has ruled the Marathi theater through her immaculate acting skills and has left an indelible mark over the last four decades. Despite her busy schedule, she has always been a family person.

Now, the amazing lady Vandana Gupte, has produced a film that the entire family can watch together. Her first Marathi movie ‘Family Katta’ is releasing across Maharashtra on 2 October 2015. Having spent 44 years in this industry, Vandanatai has created a lot of curiosity among the movie buffs with her first film. The two popular daughters of famous singer the late Manik Verma and lyricist-dialogue writer-poet Amar Verma, are now entering film production with pride and confidence. ‘Family Katta’ which is produced by these two, with decades of experience in the art field, will be a masterpiece and entertain the audience undoubtedly.

Singing debut

Actor singer Aditya Narayan, son of Udit Narayan has made his singing debut with the film ‘Carry on Maratha’ , a promotional song composed by

Preet Shailesh. The song was unveiled recently at Patkar college to a great response. The film is directed by Sanjay Londhe for producers Amit Thakur and Vijay Ksheersagar. The film stars debutant Gashmeer Majahani and Kashmira Kulkani in a love story about a Maratha boy and a Kannadiga girl. The film releases on 24th July all over.

The poster look of ‘Bhay’ held

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t is said that lovebirds live in pairs. The passing away of one will lead to the end of his or her partner; who will fast unto death. Could this strange theory be fact or myth? The story revolves around people who believe in this strange, improbable feeling. Vishwas Inamdar (Omkar Goverdhan) loses his memory in an almost fatal accident. To help him in his arduous journey of self exploration is his wife Devika (Mukta Barve) and secretary Supriya. He treads on the thorny path of trust and mistrust with his intimate relationships as he comes to know of a serious crime committed before his memory loss.

The drama picks up when the audience realizes that Devika is up-to something sinister and plotting for more money from her husband and the ace detective Sane (Vidyadhar Joshi) unfolds the horrific truth

A good suspense thriller – love birds

with a twist that makes the play an edge-of-the-seat thriller.

Mukta Barve is superb in the role of Devika flitting from her part of a devoted wife to a killer.

Omkar Goverdhan is one fresh talent who has great prospects and essayed the role of the protagonist Vishwas Inamdar with great verve and polish. Vidyadhar Joshi as detective Sane is the life and soul of the play mesmerizing the audiences with his superb portrayal. Ketaki Saraf as Vishwas’s devoted and secretly in love secretary is impressive. Writer , director Girish Joshi has done a wonderful job and has used the lighting to heighten the suspense and drama very effectively. The set design is superb especially the Vishwas’s house and office. The props also used like the laptop, the guns , especially are very good. The background music too builds up the suspense . All in all a good thriller with superb performances. A not to be missed play.

The first look of debutant editor director ‘Rahul Bhatankar’s para normal psychological drama about paranoid schizophrenia, produced by Sachin Katarnavre and Ajay Joshi, Anil Sable, starring Abhijeet Khandkekar, Smita Gondkar, Vineet Sharma, Satish Rajwade, Uday Tikekar, Sanskruti Balgude, etc was held recently at a suburban hot spot. The music is by Ajit Sameer and lyrics by Shekhar Astitva. The film is written

by Nitin Supekar.

Glorious event

'Rehmatein 2' is a tribute to the legendary Ghazal Singer Padmabhushan Janab Jagjit Singh Sahab, with performances by legendary singers Hariharan, Javed Ali, Suresh Wadkar and Shaan who will only sing Jagjitji’s Ghazals. This event will be witnessed by the entire music industry and the most eminent personalities of the city. An evening never witnessed before, as Maestros of Ghazals from India get together on a common platform to give us a lifetime experience of Eternal Musical Solace. Shri Shanmukhananda Saraswati Auditorium. Sion, Friday, July 17, 6.30 p.m.

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Much to the participants’ surprise, equity benchmarks, after a weak start, gradually recovered from the day’s low and ended in green amid global uncertainty. Like other global markets, the initial reaction to Greece voting, where they rejected conditions of a rescue package from creditors on Sunday, was negative on domestic front. Depreciation in Indian rupee against dollar was also dampening the markets sentiments. But, noticeable buying interest across the board not only helped index to pare losses but end the day in green as well. We have been reiterating our view that participants are giving more weight age to the domestic cues these days and hence kept upholding our positive bias despite the odds. After days of struggle, the Nifty has finally managed to end above the crucial hurdle of 8500 and likely to inch higher towards 87508800 in the coming sessions. Considering the prevailing scenario, traders should focus on quality names from the private banking, auto, capital goods, FMCG and IT space for fresh buying.

Jayant Manglik, President, Retail Distribution, Religare Securities Ltd.

BROKERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS BSE Set To List 100th Firm On SME Platform This Month

The number of listed firms on the BSE's Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) platform is set to hit the 100 mark with at least six companies lined up to list their shares this month. At present, 94 companies are listed on the SME platform of BSE. These firms raised about Rs 730 crore through initial public offerings (IPOs). Moreover, one more company, P B Films, has filed its draft offer documents with the exchange and is waiting approval, which will take the total number to 101. Many more firms are expected to follow the suit.

Corporate Debt Placement Fetches Rs 1.41 Lakh Cr

Fund-raising by India Inc through private placement of corporate debt or bonds has surged nearly three times to over Rs 1.41 lakh crore in AprilJune of the current fiscal from the year-ago level. The funds will be used mainly for business expansion and to support working capital requirements. According to Sebi data, companies mopped up a total of Rs 1,41,624 crore from debt on a private placement basis in the first quarter, higher than Rs 50,970 crore a year ago. Notably, April saw the highestever fund-raising by Indian companies in a single month since January 2007. Data prior to this period are not available on Sebi website.

Banks May Find It A Little Easy On Profitability, Says Fitch Pressure on profitability of public sector banks is likely to come off this year due to improved asset quality even as the last fiscal was challenging enough. "Pressure may begin to ease, aided by bond treasury gains and peaking of asset-quality pressures while a meaningful recovery in earnings is unlikely in the short term," said Fitch in a report titled 'Indian Banks Report Card: FY15'. "The performance of India's state bank sector remained challenged in FY15 (to March-end 2015), with continued pressure on asset quality and weak capital." A difficult year for Indian banks in 2014-15 was characterised by weak credit demand despite a gradually improving macro picture, it said.

Telephone Connections In India Cross 1 Billion

Telephone connections in India have crossed one-billion mark with mobile phones accounting for around 978 million, Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said yesterday. "In a population of 1.25 billion, we have got 980 million mobile connections, around 978 to be precise. We add 5-7 million new connections every month. Our phone connectivity has crossed one billion," he said while launching four telecom network products made by state-run technology centre C-DOT. The Minister said India has around 300 million Internet connections and he has set target to achieve 500 million connections in the next two years.

Union Bank Launches Digital Initiatives

“Digital transformation is going to change the dynamics of banking in the near future. Digital Banking shall replace branch banking and Union Bank of India will always be ahead to foray into any venture which brings in technological convenience to the customers,” said Arun Tiwari, Chairman and Managing Director, Union Bank of India. He was speaking at a press conference to launch the bank's digital initiatives. As India moves towards achieving mission of Digital India, Union Bank of India is to provide customer convenience by launching four digital initiatives including IMPS through branches for Retail and Corporate customers; Mobile Passbook, Missed call facility for Mobile Banking & Account balance and SMS based value added services.

BROKERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS Axis Capital calls a ‘Buy’ on Strides Arcolab CMP: Rs. 1205

Target Rs. 1400

CMP: Rs. 520

Target Rs. 662

Centrum calls a ‘Buy’ on L.G. Balakrishnan

Nifty Closes Above 8500

NSE India: CNX Nifty — Daily Market Report for: Tuesday (July 7, 2015) (Based on the activity of the previous trading day) by Dominic Rebello

REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY: The Nifty rose substantially on Monday (July 06, 2015) a net 37.25 points (0.44%) and closed at the 8522 point level. The market opened down with a gap at the 8386 points level and that level itself was the low of the session.

It then rose and turned into a range bound movement until 2.55 p.m. The index then rose sharply into the green and registered the day’s high at the 8533 points level at 3.11 p.m. and then turned into a range bound movement until closing at the day. The Nifty moved in a range of 147 points and closed above the psychologically important 8500 points level. Sentiment was bullish and amongst the 50 Nifty stocks 34 were gainers, while 16 stocks closed in the red. Substantial buying was witnessed in healthcare and oil & gas stocks.

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

Support Levels: For short-term traders the immediate main support is at the 8178 points level.

The next support is at the 8106 points level.

Resistance Levels The immediate main resistance is at the 8667 points level.

Pivot Point Analysis: For intra-day traders the support and resistance levels are calculated according to the pivot point theory and are: Pivot point = 8480 (This is the level where the trend is likely to change during intra-day).

Support (1) = 8428.

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: Support (2) = 8333.

Volume: Volume (Qty shares) increased 21.04%. This change is Resistance (1) = 8575. substantial and indicates a wide participation by investors. Resistance (2) = 8627.

Market Breadth: Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was positive. Amongst all the traded stocks, 994 were gainers, 458 were losers and 42 remained unchanged.

Slow Stochastic Indicator: The Slow Stochastic Oscillator has risen in the over-bought zone. The Slow K line in the Stochastic Oscillator is above the slow D line (positive if it continues).

RSI Indicator: The RSI is above the 60 level and is now rising (positive if it continues).

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

OUTLOOK FOR TODAY: On Japanese candlestick patterns the index has formed a second consecutive and long white body candle on substantially higher volumes. In fact, yesterday's candle is almost like a white body Marubozu candle. (A White Marubozu forms when the open equals the low and the close equals the high).

This is positive.

Further, the index is above its 5, 15, 25 and 200 day moving averages and all the four averages are rising.

Moreover, the velocity parameters too indicate strength. All these indicate a positive bias and the possibility of a further upmove unfolding. Investors are advised to hold long positions.

Work with strict stop losses on all positions

ADX Indicator & DI Lines: The +DI line is above the –DI line and both lines are diverging (positive if it continues).

The ADX is flat while the Market Index is rising. No signal here.

Moving Averages (Trend Indicators) The index: Is above its 5-day average (at 8454) Positive.

Is above its 15-day average (at 8333) Positive.

Is above its 25-day average (at 8230) Positive.

Is above its 200-day average (at 8379) 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.

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Industrial Expansion Benefiting Rural Economy, Monsoons Not A Big Worry NEWS FLASH

SC seeks response from CBI on a plea for probe into recovery of diary and cash from Aditya Birla Group office during a raid in connection with Coalgate Tilaknagar Ind shares zoom nearly 20% on stake sale buzz Tata Teleservices appoints Anuraag Srivastava as CFO Transgene Biotek gets US patent for liver cancer molecule.

Agriculture and rural India are no longer synonymous as more than two-thirds of rural income now originates from nonagricultural activities. A reduction in rural spending nevertheless due to a bad monsoon will be more a psychological outcome and less due to a sudden fall in affordability, says India Ratings

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ven if the “monsoon turns out to be deficient this year, its impact on rural spending will be less severe than what it used to be a decade ago or earlier because the rural landscape of the country has changed a lot”, says India Ratings

and Research (Ind-Ra) in a special repor4t on the ‘Monsoon and Agriculture’..It bases its assessment on the fact that “More than two-thirds of rural income now originates from non-agricultural activities. Higher growth of the industrial and services sector in rural areas over the years has increased the share of non-agriculture in rural income.

Due to space constraints, new industrial establishments are increasingly coming up in rural areas leading to net value-added per factory in rural areas being consistently higher than in urban areas since the beginning of the new millennium. This trend has accentuated since FY05. As a result, rural economy is now benefiting more from industrial expansion than urban economy. All this implies that rural income now is far less vulnerable to monsoon than it was few decades ago”.

According to Ind-Ra “While rural monthly per capita expenditure is still lower than urban monthly per

capita expenditure, the composition of goods and services consumed by rural India is increasingly urbanising and rural spending on discretionary goods and services is growing rapidly. Ind-Ra expects this trend to only accelerate over the coming years with the physical and digital connectivity of rural area improving with each passing year.

The agency also believes that “rural consumption will witness a much faster urbanisation than that witnessed in the past if the Jan Dhan Yojana, Aadhaar and Mobile numbers becomes a reality and seamlessly allows the government to offer subsidies as monthly transfers.”

“A reduction in rural spending nevertheless due to a bad monsoon will be more a psychological outcome and less due to a sudden fall in affordability. Companies having rural exposure could overcome this by innovating and shifting their goods/services to lower price points to offset the psychological barrier of perceived lower affordability” it says.

Mobile Commerce Sales May Touch $638-bn Mark By 2018 Predictive analytics is helping the e-tailers provide better solutions real-time, enabling compelling user experience even on mobile screens analytics is helping the e-tailers provide better solutions real-time, enabling compelling user experience even on mobile screens," Assocham Secretary General D S Rawat said.

However, while shoppers want real-time, relevant, and personBy A Business Reporter alised information and offers, retailers need to ensure this service lobal e-commerce sales via mo- comes with very strong privacy and bile devices are likely to hit USD security. Trust, transparency, and 638 billion by 2018, says a study by protecting customer information Assocham-Deloitte. The availability will be critical to retaining loyalty as of e-commerce applications on var- mobile retailing becomes the norm, ious mobility devices is helping drive stated the joint study. sales and thus, revenue at present, The launch of wearable such as said the study released yesterday.

Google Glass and Apple Watch "E-tailers like Flipkart, Amazon opens up newer avenues for reachand Jabong now get 50% of their ing out to customers. The e-tailers revenues from consumers shopping are likely to keep an eye on develon their mobile phones. Predictive opments on this front although it

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ndian companies have raised a staggering Rs 77,023 crore by selling shares through OFS mechanism in a little over three years, with PSUs contributing 82% of the total fund mop-up. The offer for sale (OFS) mechanism has significantly helped the government's disinvestment drive.

Between February 2012 and March 2015, 129 companies opted for OFS route to mobilise Rs 77,023 crore, while PSUs alone raked in Rs 63,576 crore, as per the latest data.

Companies garnered Rs 28,486 crore last fiscal; Rs 6,993 crore in 2013-14; Rs 28,025 crore in 2012-13 and 13,518 crore in 2011-12 (last two month February-March). The Offer for Sale through stock exchange mechanism was introduced by capital markets regulator Sebi in

might be only an urban phenomenon at the moment, according to the study.

The e-marketplaces are seeing a significant growth with the increase in Internet penetration and smartphone usage. Internet-enabled handsets are making shopping a unique experience for buyers, it said. The non-inventory-led B2C model also allows the e-commerce players to provide attractive discounts and offers that are difficult for inventory-led brick-and-mortar shops as well as pure e-tailers, the study pointed out.

On mode of payment, cash on delivery is the most preferred option in India, with 45% of shoppers using it, while 21% opt for debit cards and another 16% credit cards, the analysis found.

Cos Garners Rs 77000 Cr Via OFS In 3-Years; PSUs Mop-Up Rs 63000-Cr February 2012, to enable divestment by promoters to achieve minimum public shareholding in listed companies.

The OFS framework was subsequently modified based on suggestions received from the market participants to enable disinvestment by government in PSUs. The mechanism has greatly facilitated the speedy disinvestment of government shareholding in PSUs with full transparency and market wide participation.

Recently, Sebi issued a new set of guidelines for bidding in the OFS segment that requires companies to disclose their OFS plans two banking days

in advance.

The new norms could lead to most OFS taking place on Mondays.

It would also help in the government's disinvestment drive. Currently, the companies are required to give an advance notice of two trading days before the OFS, which the government has been saying gives scope for the speculators to beat down the share price of the disinvestment-bound PSUs. The new norms will help reduce the gap between the disclosure of the OFS and the actual share sale in cases where the intermediate days include trading holidays when banks are open, such as Saturdays.

New Home Purchase Sentiment Strongest In Four Years

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eclining borrowing costs, improving employment outlook and availability of affordable housing projects are encouraging prospective home buyers to purchase a new home in 2015. Regulatory changes like recent Cabinet approval to the Real Estate Bill (Regulation and Development) are expected to boost home buyers’ sentiment further. According to the polled respondents, who represent the Indian mid-income urban consumers, buying a home is gradually becoming more conducive compared to a year back. A large section of the consumers polled felt they expect borrowing costs to decline further making it easier to avail home loans.

The recent rise in sentiment has been captured by ZyFin Research’s New Home Purchase Sentiment Index, which is at its highest level since inception in October 2011.

The Index stands at 43.9 in June 2015, a significant recovery from 30.7 in June 2014. The ZyFin Research’s New Home Purchase Index is a monthly barometer of Indian consumers’ willingness to purchase a home within a year. It

is based on a monthly poll of 3,000 consumers in 11 cities of different sizes across India.

Commenting on the Index for June, Debopam Chaudhuri, Chief Economist, ZyFin Research, said, “Boosting aggregate demand remains the key to help an economy out of a slowdown. The recent steps taken by lending agencies to curtail lending rates taking a cue from RBI’s interest rate outlook would go a long way in convincing consumers to start opening their purse strings and help generate demand for new homes. Protection of consumer interests, promotion of fair play in real estate transactions and ensuring timely execution of projects have been some of the long pending demands of Indian home buyers.”

Incidentally, Southern India Leads over the Western region with ‘Hyderabadis’ most optimist and ‘Ahmadavadis’ the least. In June 2015, among the regions, South India had the highest Index level of 48.9 while West India had the lowest level of 40.5. Real Estate developers can expect a rise in home demand in southern cities like Hyderabad, Bangalore and Mangalore, especially if they are successful in wooing consumers with affordable housing schemes.

However, western cities like Mumbai and Ahmedabad would take some time to reflect any significant rise in demand unlike their Southern counterparts.

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EW DELHI: With Greeks' rejection of rescue package from creditors spooking markets, the government today asserted that India is well insulated from the crisis but rupee may be affected due to the outward flight of investment.

"This is a drama which is going to play out for sometime. We are well protected in at least three ways. Our macro- economic situation is much more stable. We have (forex) reserves. We are an economy which is still a very attractive investment destination. So I think we are relatively well insulated," Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian

told reporters here today.

Greeks had on Sunday rejected a rescue package from its international creditors, throwing the future of the country's Eurozone membership in doubt. "As for the crisis itself, it is going to going to be long and prolonged. Tomorrow is a big meeting of the German and the French head of the states. Let's see, it is up to Europe to respond," he told PTI. On the likely impact of the crisis on Indian economy, he said, "In these situations what mostly happens is there is flight to dollars, to a safe haven. Rupee might also be affected by that. But nothing gets un-

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usual at all so far."

He said as the crisis plays out "financial markets are going to be volatile. Both the ECB and Fed will take this into account."

Finance Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi said government is closely monitoring the situation as India may be indirectly impacted.

"We will have to see how the euro moves now. We are closely monitoring the Greece situation. There could be some reaction on the Fed rate hike likely," he said here.

"Greece crisis might impact India indirectly," he added without elaborating.

Pics: PTI

BJP President Amit Shah paying floral tributes to Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherji on the occasion of his birth anniversary at the party headquarters in New Delhi on Monday.

SP Mookerjee a great leader and profound thinker: PM N

EW DELHI: Rich tributes were paid to Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his birth anniversary on Monday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan leading the commemorations.

The PM attended a function in Parliament and paid floral tributes to the leader, reports PTI. "I bow to the great Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his birth anniversary," he said on twitter.

With a picture showing him pay-

ing floral tributes at a photograph of Mookerjee, he wrote, "Today we pay our tributes to the respected Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee.

"He is remembered as a great leader with an invaluable contribution to the nation. He always emphasised on education among the youth. He was a statesman, way ahead of his time and a profound thinker whose thoughts have been widely appreciated."

The LSSpeaker also paid floral tributes to Mookerjee at a ceremony, yesterday.

WELCOME TO TASHKENT... Prime Minister Narendra Modi being welcomed on his arrival at Tashkent-1 Airport in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on Monday.

Disclosures to enjoy immunity under FEMA: Black Money FAQs N

EW DELHI: The government will give immunity from prosecution under FEMA, Prevention of Money Laundering Act and four other laws to persons declaring undisclosed foreign assets under the compliance window of the new Black Money Act. The one-time 90-day compliance window being provided to foreign asset holders to come clean will, however, not guarantee immunity for wealth generated from corruption, according to FAQs on Black Money issued by the Finance Ministry on Monday.

On the provision of the compliance rules that bars persons against whom the government has prior information for making disclosures, the Finance Ministry said declarations by such persons will be dealt under the Income Tax Act and not under the stringent Black Money law.

This concession will be available only to persons who had not received any intimation from the tax department having prior information about their foreign assets.

On whether government has any prior information, persons making

declarations will be intimated by October 31, a month after the closure of 90-day compliance window on September 30.

In case they do not receive any such information, they will have to pay 30 per cent tax and an equivalent amount of penalty by Dec 31.

Disclosures made, the FAQs said, will enjoy "immunity from prosecution under the five Acts viz. The Income-tax Act, Wealth Tax Act, FEMA, Companies Act and Customs Act." It, however, does not provide immunity from prosecution under 'any other Act'. Giving example, the FAQ said, if the undisclosed asset has been acquired out of the proceeds of sale of protected animals the person will not be eligible for immunity under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. The offence of willful attempt to evade tax will also not be an offence under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The Ministry clarified that persons can take advantage of the compliance window to declare those foreign assets for which no notices have been served by the tax authorities till June 30, 2015.

Govt calls meet with 7 states on Rohingya Muslims on July 20 N

EW DELHI: Concerned over more than one lakh Rohingya Muslims settling in India, the Centre has convened a meeting of top officials of seven states, including UP and Jammu and Kashmir, on July 20 to discuss monitoring their activities given their vulnerablility to radicalisation.

The meeting, to be attended by Principal Secretaries (Home) of the states, will also take note of "alarming" development of Rohingya Muslims marrying Indian girls, especially in Jammu and Kashmir, a government official told PTI. According to an initial estimate, there are around 1.3 lakh Rohingyas, mostly settled in Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh (mainly Hyderabad), Kerala, Assam, J&K and Delhi.

"Rohingya Muslims are 'persecuted' in their homeland in Myanmar. Hence, there is a fear that the members of the community could be vulnerable to radicalisation. We have to be cautious before things go out of hand," the official said on Monday.

STRIKE A POSE... Police officers perform yoga at the passing out parade of new recruits of General Railway Police at RTC Bhondsi Ground in Gurgaon on Monday.

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MUMBAI | TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2015 Continued from pg 1 ÂŤ sub-inspector recruited by the state board was found dead in a lake on Monday.

Congress demanded the sacking of Chouhan following the spate of mysterious deaths connected to the admission and recruitment scam in the last two years that has rocked the BJP -ruled state even as the Chief Minister said it is "not fair" to link all such "unfortunate incidents" with the scandal.

The BJP rallied behind Chouhan in the face of strident demands by the Congress for a CBI probe, saying the state government need not order it after the apex court rejected the plea of Congress leader Digvijay Singh in this regard.

In a related development, the Supreme Court agreed to hear a petition seeking removal of MP Governor Ram Naresh Yadav over his alleged involvement in the scandal.

"SIT probe into the scam is on, and the government cannot direct the High Court or the Supreme Court on the issue," Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh told PTI in Jhabua in MP. Asked why the state government was avoiding a CBI probe, Singh said the High Court and the apex court had already rejected a PIL in this regard. "There is no point in handing over the ongoing probe to CBI at this juncture," he said.

"If the Supreme Court or the High Court feels that the probe is not perfect to the extent it should be, then it will give directions and the government will immediately accept it and hand over the matter to the CBI," he added.

Whistleblower Ashish Chaturvedi, 26, claimed that there was a grave threat to his life and accused Chouhan of being "directly involved" in the scam, a charge rubbished by the CM. Adding to the string of deaths since the past two days, the body of trainee sub-inspector Anamika Sikarwar (25) was found in a lake

CM of MP involved in Vyapam scam?

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Members of Youth Congress protest against Central and Madhya Pradesh government over Vyapam scam in Bengaluru on Monday. adjacent to the Police Training Academy at Sagar district headquarters in the state.

It came after the unexplained death of journalist Akshay Singh who was covering Vyapam scam in Jhabua while Jabalpur Medical College Dean Arun Sharma, probing fake examinees, was found dead under mysterious circumstances in a hotel at Dwarka in south-west Delhi yesterday.

Sagar City Superintendent of Police Gautam Solanki said they suspect Anamika's death to be a case of suicide, a claim promptly dismissed

by the Congress.

She was selected as a sub-inspector in an exam conducted by Vyapam but police said that her selection has nothing to do with Vyapam scam and she was not a suspected beneficiary.

The Chief Minister quickly denied that the incident was linked to the Vyapam probe.

"It is sad and unfortunate incident. But with all responsibility I say that there is no connection of that unfortunate incident with Vyapam or its probe. And it is not fair to link all such unfortunate incidents with

Vyapam."

Congress, which has sought a Supreme Court-monitored CBI probe, stepped up its attack on Chouhan, demanding that he be sacked to allow an impartial investigation and said that he cannot escape responsibility for "45 deaths" of people having some connection with the issue.

"Shivraj Singh Chouhan should be sacked and an impartial probe should be done in the Vyapam scam," Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said in New Delhi.

nion Home Minister Rajnath Singh yesterday said the SIT probe into Vyapam scam was being monitored by the Madhya Pradesh High Court and the government cannot direct the court to hand it over to CBI. "SIT probe into the scam is on, and the government cannot direct the High Court or the Supreme Court on the issue," Singh told PTI. Asked why the state government was avoiding a CBI probe into the massive recruitment/admission scam, Singh said the High Court and the apex court had already rejected a PIL in this regard.

"There is no point in handing over the ongoing probe to CBI at this juncture," he said "In case someone tries to influence the probe, or if any incident takes place that affects the investigation, then I am sure that the court will take cognisance.

"If the Supreme Court or the High Court feels that the probe is not perfect to the extent it should be, then it will give directions and the government will immediately accept it and hand over the matter to the CBI," Singh said.

Jayalalithaa case: AAP govt wants referendum on Delhi’s statehood demand DMK files appeal N against acquittal in Supreme Court B

ENGALURU: The DMK has filed an appeal before the Supreme Court challenging the acquittal of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa in the disproportionate assets case. The DMK has challenged the order of acquittal passed by the Karnataka High Court. The petition filed by the DMK will be heard along with the appeal that was filed a week back by the Karnataka government. The DMK in its appeal has sought the reversal of the High Court order in which Jayalalithaa and her aides were held not guilty. The appeal by the DMK also seeks to restore the order of the trial court which had sentenced Jayalalithaa, Ilavarasi, Sasikala Natrajan and Sudhakaran to four years imprisonment.The DMK's appeal seeks to restore the order of the trial court which had found Jayalalithaa and others guilty. The trial court had sentenced Jayalalithaa to four years imprisonment and also slapped a Rs 100 crore fine on her.

EW DELHI: The AAP government wants a referendum on the issue of statehood for Delhi and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has sent a note to various departments asking them to "draft a law and create machinery for" such a practice.

According to a senior officer, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had recently discussed the referendum plan with his cabinet colleagues.

The note from the Chief Minister said "Do a referendum in Delhi.

Draft a law and create machinery for referendum."

Kejriwal has asked the Urban Development Department to come up with a feasibility report specifying a timeline. The department was asked to give various options available to the government for conducting such a referendum.

The Law Department has also been asked to discuss the legal issues regarding the matter.

Demanding statehood for Delhi, Law Minister Kapil Mishra on Monday said, "Legal complication will not come. Only BJP and Congress will back-track from their promise which they made. It is a political issue."

"People in others states have rights on their land and police and the citizen of Delhi should also have these rights. We should get

what others are getting, why Delhi should suffer?" he asked.

Mishra hinted that AAP may launch an agitation programme on the issue.

"BJP and Congress had promised the status of full statehood to Delhi.

They forgot their promise, but AAP did not. The AAP government will not sit quietly and no one can stop Delhi from getting statehood," he said, adding what is the harm in taking opinion from public.

The AAP government claimed

that proposal for statehood has been delayed due to lack of political will.

AAP leader Ashish Khetan said, "The full statehood for Delhi is in people's favour and let them decide about it. (Let) People decide, then other parties, the Centre should do as people want."

PROTEST AGAINST PROF.: Activists of AISA and other organisations stage a protest in front of St Stephen's College in New Delhi on Monday against college principal Valson Thampu for shielding professor Satish Kumar who is accused of sexually harassing a student.

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 993

ENIGMA CODE 993

ACROSS: 1 Chancellor of a fishy association (8) 5 Pawns crocodile bags in part for wind instrument (6) 9 Little lady with a long scarf is a bit of a heart-throb (8) 10 Fragrant fruit for a Shakespearean carpenter (6) 11 Was strangely erotic but commonplace (8) 12 Nothing in code (6) 14 Spiteful man places the rodent on the book (10) 18 It started with girl meets boy at rio-perhaps (10) 22 Article in the latter end causing some restriction (6) 23 Crack up on Vesuvius? (8) 24 Any row could cause trouble in this country (6) 25 A mat laid down somewhere in Germany? (8) 26 One might say, it appeared to be all sewn up (6) 27 Stay for an execution (8)

DOWN: 1 Offer to take home (6) 2 Main reason for poor visibility (3,3) 3 Ran around the blooming bit (6) 4 Estimate roughly 24 hours to finish work (4,2,1,3) 6 Together - one with sister and one with child (2,6) 7 We help in detonating firework (8) 8 Loathe President Pace (8) 13 Officially cease to control business (10) 15 Does without nurse, but struggles (8) 16 Falls for a queen (8) 17 Free line I abuse (8)

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.

T

The Clue: Does not sink

T SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S ENIGMA CODE PROPEL, ROLLER, PROPER, PEEPER, PEPPER, PEELER, POORER

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MATH PYRAMID 993 19 Severely criticise athletics event (6) 20 With a derisive sound strike the

shoe (6) 21 Corps receives two honours for new version of film (6)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS: 8 Laurel, 9 All fours, 10 Sediment, 11 Cleans, 12 Gamester, 13 Across, 14 Departs, 17 Bees-wax, 20 Madder, 22 Incisors, 25 Furore, 26 The facts, 27 Sirenian, 28 Cretin.

DOWN: 1 Base rate, 2 Orpine, 3 Client, 4 Factory, 5 Blockage, 6 Forearms, 7 Grants, 15 Androgen, 16 Turned in, 18 Air-strip, 19 Hitting, 21 Anubis, 23 Clench, 24 Sea-bed.

QUICK CROSS 993

ACROSS: 1 Proscription (3) 4 Pub order (3) 5 Word with well or over (5) 7 Feeling poorly (3) 8 Expenditures (5) 10 Commotion (3) 11 Important metric number (3)

HIDATO 993

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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

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

DOWN: 1 The cross pieces over the stumps (5) 2 100% (3) 3 Catch (3) 5 Cattle kin (5) 6 Final, for short (3) 8 It may look at the king (3) 9 Meditative poem (3)

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

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

MATHDOKU 993

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

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

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TIGER BUD BLAKE

TODAY’S FORECAST

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

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Moon in Aquarius till 12:08pm 6th Adhik Ashadh Krishnapaksha Purvabhadrapad Kumbh [Aquarius] G. S. Sh. Midnight Blue 1

BIRTHDAY FORECAST: You have a hectic period ahead, which bring in its wake more income and increase in status. If you wish to travel overseas for study or work, you will set out on your journey by autumn this year. Personal affairs are congenial. You will get romantically involved, and if eligible, marriage is likely towards the end of the year.

BABIES BORN TODAY: Will be good looking, well built, with attractive lips, eyes, healthy and long lived. Will like good food, especially well presented. Honest, sincere with good leadership qualities. Humane and kind but discerning about whom to extend help. Good business acumen, a career in banking, government or even a creative field in the media will lead to gains.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20): You will have to make a strong concerted effort in managing problem issues. You will have the good fortune of having the support of able advisors and also the financial backing to sort out a few financial matters. Try to keep a low profile and avoid any kind of new commitments. If single you may find yourself getting drawn to person who is a part of your social or study group.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): A clever idea helps you to get over a difficult situation at work and related problems that have been cause for concern. Domestic situation will be cordial and you will be able to finalize matters linked with the renovation and refurbishing of your home. Take time to choose what you really want from life. A good exchange of ideas with loved ones leads to memorable evening.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): You will get encouraging information about work or career today. You may receive news of your appointment to some important office, which could take you to an important position.

There will be several new proposals for work. The time is good you can afford to be choosy. With everyone vying for your attention you have every reason to be pleased but your mate or beloved may feel insecure.

CANCER (June 21 - July 21): Your logic, method of work and result oriented approach gets appreciated by those who matter. You will succeed in your objectives. You could have one or two good work options coming; accept the one that does not need any financial investment from you. You will be in the mood to celebrate the evening in the company of your friends and family. A romantic involvement gets stronger.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): Payment materializes and money issues are resolved. Financial gains are foreseen through trading or commission. The employed can look forward to news of an increment or promotion. Those keen on going in for higher studies or research will get all the help and support that they need.

Spontaneous outings with friends are better than planned ones. Love life is troublesome.

Avoid seeking a solution because you will only succeed in confusing the issue further.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): Signing of important deal leads to gains. Scheduled meetings are bound to be a success.

However, certain important decisions may have to be deferred due to certain delays, though the outcome will be good.

Travel plans might also change unexpectedly. For the single there are many marriage proposals but not one that is suitable. Watch out for tendency to be too picky. Have more realistic approach.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): You could land yourself in a difficult situation at work. Resourceful as you are, you will find a solution to your problems soon. You may have to reconsider an offer that had been made earlier. Those in government services can look forward to some favorable changes. Handle relationships with tact. A minor altercation could flare up and become ugly. You may end up saying things you would not normally.

CAPRICORN (December 21 January 19): Be direct while presenting your views to avoid misunderstandings. Do not keep things to yourself for it can hamper progress. Share knowledge and information with colleagues.

Keep an open mind when discussing new procedures. Do not be possessive about the project you are handling. If you are interested in someone get in touch and be your charming self. You are bound to get a warm response. Possibilities are great.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): You can look forward to a good day. A hunch you follow leads to much financial gain. Employed will get news of a raise and a promotion. You will receive a fresh proposal for business that is worth considering. This may be an opportunity to make additional money on the side. If you are attracted to someone and feel the attraction is mutual, then matters will get clearer now. Expect a pleasant visit this evening.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20): Financially, your position is secured. Certain favorable developments at work open up many new avenues for you, which until now did not seem possible. You will get an opportunity to consolidate your position and also display your management expertise. After a hardworking day you may want to sit back and relax with your beloved and a few friends at social get-together or outing.

LEO (July 22 - August 21): You will be in a positive frame of mind looking forward to the good things that are about to happen for you in the near future. This is the time to plan a new business venture, for success is assured. You will get all the support you need. Meetings are bound to go off well today. You shine out at a social gathering as a charming attractive person. A meeting with someone new has the makings of a torrid romance.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): Difficult situations will arise if you give advice when it has not been sought. It would be better if others came on their own to you seeking your help and guidance. In matters concerning money and finance you will support from an area that you least expect. Just when things are well in a relationship you could face some problems concerning the past, which is not important right now.

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QUICK CROSSWORD 5322 ACROSS: 1 Stow away (5) 6 Famous American march composer (5) 9 Sour - like or pertaining to a lemon, perhaps? (7) 10 Rest on the surface of the water (5) 11 Change or amend (5) 12 The other side (of a coin or medal) (5) 13 Boffin (7) 15 A beverage (3) 17 Industrially developed city a 100 miles from Mumbai? (4) 18 Opinion, belief or sentiment (6) 19 Vice President under Eisenhower (5) 20 ___ on : began to be understood by?

(6) 22 __ __ arms : riled? (2,2) 24 "Independence Day" attackers (3) 25 Boastful person (7) 26 McQueen of movies (5) 27 Star in Perseus (5) 28 Capital of South Korea (5) 29 One who intrudes in other people's affairs (7) 30 British ___ : United Kingdoms? (5) 31 Out of the way; to one side (5) DOWN: 2 Language of Andhra Pradesh (6) 3 Attack with severe criticism (6) 4 ___ the nail on the head : guess or explain precisely? (3) 5 Emancipated (5) 6 Persuasion (7) 7 Norwegian capital (4) 8 Sound system (6) 12 Lacking interest; insipid or flat (5) 13 Lyric poem (5) 14 Chews (5) 15 Actress Hedren (5) 16 Regarding; concerning (5) 18 Norwegian name of Norway (5)

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SUDOKU 2508 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: F equals U

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

19 Irritates or provokes? (7) 21 Ring-shaped coral reefs or strings of closely spaced small coral islands (6) 22 Pronounces or says (6) 23 Brought out or distributed, in a way

(6) 25 Avoid or escape from by trickery or deceit; dodge (5) 26 A few, at least one or several? (4) 28 Arabian for one, South China for another? (3)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS: 3 Umbra, 8 Vegan, 10 Udder, 11 Cum, 12 Rhino, 13 Motives, 15 Wrote, 18 Bap, 19 Fanned, 21 Killjoy, 22 Neha, 23 Oene, 24 Account, 26 Ankola, 29 NNE, 31 Lying, 32 Iciness, 34 Trope, 35 Ell, 36 Isthe, 37 Asdic, 38 Enter.

DOWN: 1 Pecos, 2 Namibia, 4 Mohs, 5 Runway, 6 Adorn, 7 Bette, 9 Gut, 12 Replica, 14 Val, 16 Onset, 17 Edged, 19 For once, 20 Annal, 21 Khaki, 23 Oneness, 24 Algren, 25 Uni, 27 Nyasa, 28 On the, 30 A slip, 32 Ipse, 33 Eld.

IRREGULAR SUDOKU 2327 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: The only sure thing about luck is that it will change.

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: 20 average; 22 good; 24 outstanding.

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: glut, guilt, guilty, HAUGHTILY, haughty, haul, hula, laugh, thug, ugly.

HEATHCLIFF

Yesterday’s

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Excited to get a complete seriesRobin Uthappa M

UMBAI: Robin Uthappa is excited that he will at last get a full series of ODIs and T20s to show his wares as a top order batsman who can also keep wickets during the upcoming short trip to Zimbabwe.

“I am pretty excited. The last few years I have been getting just one-off games at the end of the series. So I am pretty excited to get a complete series and, you know, a complete series with me keeping wickets. I believe and assume I will be keeping wickets. I am the only one (in the squad) who keeps (wickets) in domestic cricket,” said the hard-hitting Karnataka opener during the open media session ahead of the squad’s departure tomorrow morning.

“As a wicket keeper you get a close view of the wicket. There’s a lot of information you get as a wicket keeper on how the pitches play and what kinds of angles are available for batsmen,” said the Bengaluru player who will be one of the key members of the secondstring India squad led by Ajinkya Rahane.

The tour commences on July 10 with the first of three ODIs and ends with the second and last T20I and all matches are to be played at one venue, Harare.

Uthappa said he has prepared well for the tour.“The preparations have been good. I have stuck to the same preparations and practice mode. I am paying same amount of time on keeping and batting. I want to do that job well for the country.”

Though considered as a limited overs specialist at the international level, Uthappa said his dream was to represent the country in Test cricket.

“The goal is to play for India at the Test level. I will represent India in Tests, that’s the dream I have.”

Another batsman who has been in and out of ODIs but was part of the World Cup squad, Ambati Rayudu, is also glad to get the opportunity to play for the country at a place where he has played before.

IMBLEDON, ENGLAND: Serena Williams again got the better of her big sister Venus on Monday at Wimbledon, where Maria Sharapova joined Serena in the quarterfinals.

Serena continued her push for a fourth straight Grand Slam title with a 6-4, 6-3 win in the fourth round, beating her sister for the 15th time in 26 all- time meetings.

The top-seeded Serena was dominant in all factors on Monday. She ripped 10 aces among her 36 winners and broke serve four times while Venus managed just one break of serve in the 67minute match.

Meanwhile, the fourthseeded former world No. 1 Sharapova handled Kazakhstan's Zarina Diyas 6-4, 64 on Day 7 of the fortnight.

The five-time Grand Slam champion Sharapova stunned Serena in the 2004

Wimbledon final and lost to Petra Kvitova in the 2011 title tilt. Sharapova was January's Aussie runner-up to Serena.

Two other Americans were fourth-round winners Monday, as Madison Keys and Coco Vandeweghe also ad-

vanced. Keys rallied for a 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 victory over Olga Govortsova of Belarus, while Vandeweghe surprised sixth-seeded Lucie Safarova, 7-6 (7-1), 7-6 (7-4).

Nick Kyrgios made a typi-

cally volatile exit, the tennis enigma accused of tanking during a rollercoaster fourset fourth-round loss to classy Frenchman Richard Gasquet.

In a bizarre and at times listless performance, Kyrgios crashed to a 7-5 6-1 6-7 (7-9) 7-6 (8-6) defeat, ending Australia's participation in the singles for another year.

Switzerland's Timea Bacsinszky reached her first quarter-final with a 1-6, 7-5, 6-2 win over Romania's Monica Niculescu. The 15th seed, who made the French Open semifinals last month, takes on either Caroline Wozniacki or Garbine Muguruza for a place in the semi-finals.

Maria Sharapova will face unheralded American CoCo Vandeweghe on Tuesday as she continues her bid for a second Wimbledon title.

Plenty at stake for Ashes captains L ondon :Rival skippers Alastair Cook and Michael Clarke both have particular reasons for wanting to win the upcoming Ashes series that begins with the first cricket Test in Cardiff starting on Wednesday.

For England skipper Cook, an Ashes series win would be the ideal reward for several difficult years which included a 5-0 whitewash reversal ‘Down Under’ in 2013/14, the fall-out from the international exile of Kevin Pietersen and a personal loss of form.

Meanwhile an Ashes series win in England is one of the few outstanding achievements left for Clarke to fulfil in the course of a brilliant career, with the star batsman’s three previous Test series in Britain ending in defeat.

Clarke has a reputation for being a bolder and more aggressive leader in the field than Cook and Australia great Shane Warne, himself a renowned cricket tactician, said he always detected the makings of a future skipper in his compatriot when they played together at English county side Hampshire in 2004.

“We stood alongside each other in the slips and chatted all day about captaincy,” Warne told the Sunday Times.

Michael Clarke and Alastair Cook will earn their 100th Test caps in the third match of the Ashes series.

“He showed a great cricket brain for one with so little big-match experience under his belt.”

Clarke, however, has not always had the support of his players as was shown by the fall-out from the ‘homeworkgate’ affair in India, although there appears to be far greater harmony within the Australia camp since Darren

Lehmann replaced Mickey Arthur as coach on the eve of the 2013 Ashes in England.

Cook, by contrast, has been a less divisive figure within his own side and even the exiled Pietersen, in the midst of his controversial autobiography, said his criticisms of Cook were not personal.

This Ashes campaign will

be Cook’s first as Test skipper since the appointment of Australian Trevor Bayliss as England coach.

Bayliss has said England must “fight fire with fire” if they are to regain the Ashes from Australia.

This has led to speculation that Cook may find it difficult to work on a tactical level with Bayliss.

ONDON: Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna scored contrasting victories to make it to the quarterfinals of the the Wimbledon Championships with their respective partners but Leander Paes’ campaign ended following defeat in a thrilling five-setter, here today.

Continuing their dominating run, top seeds Sania and Swiss legend Martina Hingis downed 16th seeded Spanish team of Anabel Medina Garrigues and Arantxa Parra Santonja 6-4 6-3 in just 66 minutes. Sania and Hingis broke their rivals twice in the opening set and three times in the second set.

Ninth seeded Indo-Romanian pair of Bopanna and Florin Mergea faced stiff resistance from Lukasz Kubot from Poland and Max Mirnyi from Belarus before prevailing 76(4) 6-7(5) 7-5 (5) 7-6 (8) in a marathon third round, which lasted three hours and 19 minutes.

Wadhwa Group 10K run on August 23 M

UMBAI: Sports United in association with The Wadhwa Group will be organising the 1st edition of the Monsoon 10K-Run under the aegis of Mumbai Suburban District Athletics Association on Sunday 23rd of August in Chembur. This 10K run which will commence from the Chembur Gymkhana will be held across 3 prestigious Clubs/Gymkhana’s in the first year 2015-16. The run will also promote and support MARD (Men against Rape and Discrimination).

The Monsoon run will be a 10kms timed race in four age categories for men, women and children and all participants will be provided with timing chips.

The winners will receive cash prizes along with trophies, medals and certificates in the 4 different categories. Registrations can be done online on www.sportsunited.co.in or offline at Chembur Gymkhana reception desk.

Mumbai District Football Association Div-II League to commence on July 16 M

UMBAI: The MDFA (Mumbai District Football Association) Football Season 2015-16 will commence from Thursday, July 16, 2015.

The MDFA committee has de-

cided to commence the season with the Second Division League. The League for the other divisions, Div-I, Div-III, Super and Elite Divisions will follow later.

The Women’s League will be conducted in the month of January next year. Further details regarding entry fees and submission of registration form have been mentioned in

the circular dated 28th June which has been circulated (couriered) to all the clubs. All clubs affiliated to MDFA are requested to submit the entry fees along with registration

forms latest by Wednesday, July 15, 2015.

Teams failing to submit the entry fees and forms will not be allowed to participate in their respective Leagues.

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ENGALURU: A captain's knock by Mithali Raj enabled the Indian women's cricket team to a comfortable eight-wicket victory over New Zealand in the fourth ODI, thereby levelling the five-match series at 2-2.

Skipper Mithali's stylish unbeaten knock of 81 was the cornerstone of India successful chase of 221 in only 44.2 overs.

Brief Scores: New Zealand 220 in 49.5 overs (Sophie Devine 89, Rajeshwari Gayekwad 3/25, Niranjana Nagarajan 3/35) lost to India 221/2 in 44.2 overs (Mithali Raj 81 no, Smriti Mandhana 66, Harmanpreet Kaur 32 no) by 8 wkts.

There were two significant milestones also reached during the match. Mithali became the first Indian and second in women's ODI history to complete 5000 runs after England's Charlotte Edwards.The chase of 221 was also the highest by the eves on Indian soil and second highest overall.

Mithali got able support from young left-handed opener Smriti Mandhana (66, 99 balls) as they added 124 runs for the second wicket.

Shan Masood is congratulated by Younis Khan after he reached his fifty. Both the players were involved in an unbeaten partnership of 217. Pakistan needs 147 runs to win the match.

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New Zealand's Sophie Devine plays a shot during 4th ODI match against India at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Monday.

This was after Mandhana and Thirushkamini (31) gave a steady start with a 49-run opening stand.

Mithali's 88-ball innings had 10 sweetly timed bound-

aries but the most exciting part of Indian innings was Harmanpreet Kaur's 25-ball cameo that yielded 32 runs with help of four boundaries and two huge sixes.

A straight six off spinner Leigh Kasperek ended the match.

Earlier, the New Zealanders reached a decent target of 220 in 49.5 overs.

Shooters gives first medal for India in World Universiade I took Dhoni’s WANGJU: India has China (1870.6 points) and the finals. In archery, the Inopened its medal ac- Korea (1866.4) at the Naju Je- dian mix compound team feedback positively: G count in the World University ollanamdo Shooting Range. comprising Kawalpreet Singh here with the men’s In women’s 10m Air Rifle and V Jyothi Surekha has enAjinkya Rahane Games 10m Air Rifle shooting team final, Commonwealth Games tered the final which is

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UMBAI: India’s ODI captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s critical comments about Ajinkya Rahane’s batting in 50-over format may have raised a lot of eyebrows but the stand-in captain himself has decided to take his senior’s feedback in a “positive manner and move on”.Rahane was dropped from India’s ODI playing XI for two matches in the series in Bangladesh and Dhoni had said that the Mumbai batsman has “problems in rotating the strike in slow subcontinental conditions. But he was named captain in barely a week’s time.

“Dhoni bhai gave me a feedback and I took it in a positive manner and I have moved on. Bangladesh tour is past for me. My aim is to be more consistent in ODIs as it’s all in the mind,” Rahane said at the predeparture pressconference of the Indian cricket team ahead of their short fivematch limited overs series in Zimbabwe. Rahane also said that he did not believe in classifying players into “seniors and juniors”.

bagging a bronze.

The trio of Akhil Sheoran, Harmanvir Singh and Ekambir Singh shot a total of 1859.0 points to finish third behind the shooters from

gold medallist Apurvi Chandela, who has also qualified for the 2016 Rio Olympics, missed a podium finish as she was placed fourth with a total score of 163.7 points in

scheduled for tomorrow against Korea. The India men’s compound team (of Kawalpreet, Gurwinder Singh and Aman) meet Italy in the bronze medal match.

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ALLEKELE: Shan Masood and Younis Khan compiled unbeaten centuries to keep Pakistan in the hunt for a landmark victory in the seriesdeciding third and final Test against Sri Lanka today.

Set a challenging target of 377 runs, the tourists recovered from a shaky 13-2 to move to 230 without further loss by stumps on the rain-free fourth day in Pallekele.

Masood, the five-Test old lefthander, was unbeaten on 114, having reached his maiden century by lofting off-spinner Tharindu Kaushal for a six over long-on towards the end of play.

Younis, who made his 100th Test appearance in the second match of the series, got to his 30th century in the day's last over. The pair have put on 217 so far for the third wicket with Younis on 101. Pakistan will enter the final day's play on Tuesday needing a further 147 runs with eight wickets in hand on a

wearing, but easy-paced pitch at the Pallekele International Stadium. If Pakistan win, it will be the first time a visiting team will have scored more than 300 runs in the fourth innings to win a Test on Sri Lankan soil.

Pakistan's highest successful chase is 314 runs they made against Australia to win the Karachi Test way back in 1994.

Earlier, Sri Lanka's captain Angelo Mathews was last man out for 122 as the hosts took their overnight score of 228-5 to 313 before they were all out at the stroke of lunch.

Pakistan's fast bowler Imran Khan took all the five wickets that fell in the morning session in the space of 33 balls.

Mathews, who came in to bat on Sunday afternoon with his team reduced to 35-3, anchored the innings for more than six hours in which he hit 12 boundaries and a six. Imran said he was delighted at his maiden five-wicket haul.

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EW DELHI: Having all but booked a berth in next year's Rio Olympics, Indian women's hockey team today arrived here early morning to a grand welcome amidst beating of drums and loud cheers.

A large contingent of officials and media gathering was present at the airport to receive the team, which finished fifth at the just-concluded Hockey World League Semifinals in Antwerp, Belgium.

The result has enhanced Indian eves chances of qualifying for the 2016 Games.

"We knew we had to be in the top five to stay in contention for the Rio Olympics.

The last two games were very crucial for us and the girls The Indian women hockey team being accorded grand welcome on their arrival in New Delhi on Sunday night kept their cool despite huge after finishing 5th in the FINTRO Hockey World League in Belgium.

expectations and pressure.

The young players specially played really well and I can confidently say that the future for women hockey in India is very bright," said India's coach C R Kumar.

Indian eves lone Olympic appearance was at Moscow in 1980.

Effectively, India's fifth spot here should secure them an Olympic Games ticket when the countdown to allocate spots takes place.

Three spots each are on offer at both the World League Semifinal competitions, here at Antwerp and in the just-concluded event at Valencia. With five continental event champions being allowed another route, there are likely to be several dual qualifications.

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Lloyd inspires USA to 5-2 Japan win over Japan, third World Cup title The United States Women's National Team celebrates with the trophy as confetti falls on them after they beat Japan 5-2 in the FIFA Women's World Cup soccer championship in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on Sunday.

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ANCOUVER: Carli Lloyd became the first woman to score a hattrick in a World Cup final as she inspired the United States to a 5-2 demolition of defending champions Japan.

The United States, winners in 1991 and 1999, became the first nation yesterday to win the crown three times and avenged their loss to Japan on penalties in the 2011 final.

Lloyd, 32, scored her first goal after just three minutes on the pitch at Vancouver's BC Place Stadium with the second coming two minutes later, and her third after 16 minutes.

"I was on a mission today,"

said Lloyd, whose teammates Lauren Holiday (14) and Tobin Heath (54) also found the net. Yuki Ogimi got one back on 27 minutes for the Asian champions with their second coming thanks to a 52nd-minute own-goal by US defender Julie Johnson.

"It's unreal, it just hasn't sunk in yet," Lloyd said. "I'm mentally fried.

"We knew that if we took it to Japan they would get nervous on the pitch."

Coach Jill Ellis said her only thought after the early goalfest was: "Pinch me, wake me up!"

"We'd talked about starting fast, and I just knew that the

players could deliver.

"These players were born for the big moments," she added. "I envisaged us winning the trophy. I think five (goals) is a dream come true."

It was the third meeting between the two teams in a major championship with the Americans winning the Olympic gold ahead of Japan in 2012, when Lloyd scored both goals in a 2-1 win.

The stunned 'Nadeshiko' were in disarray just minutes into their title defence.

GOLDEN BALL TO LLOYD Wearing the captain's armband Lloyd, who was one of three US players to miss a

penalty in the 2011 final, got her first two goals from set pieces as she delivered a performance that saw her presented with the Golden Ball award as the tournament's best player. The player from New Jersey picked up Megan Rapinoe's low cross from the right to tap in. Two minutes later the Japanese defence was in meltdown when Lloyd again found her way through following a freekick.

To euphoric chanting of 'USA, USA, USA' from the 53,341 fans in the packed stadium, Holiday got a third just before the quarter hour mark with a volley after a weak defensive header from Azusa

Iwashimizu.

And just two minutes later Lloyd completed her hattrick with a stunning shot from 50 yards over the head of a stunned Ayumi Kaihori in the Japan goal.

Japan coach Norio Sasaki said he had tried to warn his players of the danger posed by midfielder Lloyd, who was playing up front alongside Alex Morgan, but his shouts were drowned out by the crowd. "I tried to tell them but they couldn't hear me," he said. "Miss Lloyd, she always does this to us. In London she scored two and here she scored three.

"We're really embarrassed,

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WAMBACH ‘A LEGEND’ Japan's players huddled together to try and regroup, as they struggled to contain the livewire midfielder, who netted six goals in the tournament, equal with Germany's Celia Sasic. But the Houston Dash midfielder raced forward again, looking surprised as she missed a chance for a fourth on 17 minutes as she fired just wide.

Ogimi lifted Japanese spirits in the 27th minute as she got one past Hope Solo -whose work in the US goal earned her the Golden Glove award as top keeper of the tournament.

Sasaki brought on experienced midfielder Homare Sawa, the heroine of Japan's 2011 campaign, after 33 minutes in place of tearful Iwashimizu who had to be comforted on the bench.

Kozue Ando, who broke her ankle in Japan's opening game, and underwent surgery at home was back in Vancouver on the sidelines.

She was given a piggy back ride onto the field by reserve goalkeeper Erina Yamane at halftime.

But even her presence could not lift Japan, despite getting a goal back when Johnston inadvertently headed a cross into the back of her own net. But just two minutes later Heath got her first goal of the tournament, as she picked up a cross from Morgan Brian following a corner. US star Abby Wambach came on for the last ten minutes, with Lloyd handing her the captain's armband.

"I wanted her to put the armband on because she's done so much for our team.

It's her last World Cup and she's a legend," said Lloyd.

Veteran Christie Rampone, 40 and the only player remaining from the 1999 squad, came on for the last five minutes of the contest.

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13 Haryana kickboxers make Antwerp: Chris Ciriello sent a low drag-flick into right corner of the goal in Indian team the the dying seconds as world

Faridabad: Thirteen athletes from Haryana have been selected in the Indian team for the Asian Kickboxing Championship to held next month in Pune .

The tournament will be held in Pune between August 1 and August 9. The winners will qualify for three major international events in 2017 -- the 5th Asian Indoor and Marshal Art Games, the World Combat Games and the World Games. Santosh Kumar Agarwal, General Secretary of the Haryana Kickboxing Association, said a special training camp has been organised in Faridabad to bring the selected athletes up to international standards.

champion Australia defeated host Belgium 1-0 to win Hockey World League Semifinals at the KHC Dragons Stadium here.

The title encounter seemed headed for penalty shoot-out yesterday before Australia earned two successive penalty corners in the last 25 seconds, and Ciriello finally found the target by placing the shot wide of the Belgian goalkeeper's reach.

It was a heart-breaking moment for the partisan crowd and Belgian goalkeeper Jeremy Gucassoff, who played a gallant game today to thwart repeated raids by the Australian strikers.

World No 1 Australia laid siege on the Belgian citadel in

Govers inside the scoring circle. For a while in the first half, Belgium had an advantage as Australian player Tristan White was shown the yellow card and was off the turf for an extended period.

It became a nine men versus 10 contest when a player of either side were suspended for two minutes owing to a midfield clash, while White was still off the field. But Australia's strong defence did not allow Belgium to gain any benefit.

The Australian team celebrate after defeating Belgium 1-0 during the final Belgium's best chance match of the Hockey World League Semifinals at the KHC Dragons Stadium. came early in the second half when their ace striker Tom the second half, forcing nu- on a few breakaway counters Boon flicked just wide from merous penalty corners, but that posed some danger at close range. the goal eluded them as Bel- the other end of the pitch.

Earlier, Great Britain gium defended stoutly.

Australia managed to put claimed the bronze medal by Goalkeeper Gucassoff fre- the ball into the goal three defeating India 5-1 in the quently dived to the sides minutes from the hooter and third place play-off match. and leapt in the air to block the umpire blew for goal, but This was Britain's biggest goal-bound shots. During it was reversed as the ball had ever victory in a hockey interthis period, Belgium banked hit the foot of striker Blake national against Indian men,

the previous best being the 30 win at the Seoul Olympics in a preliminary round match before Britain went on to win the gold medal.

All four semifinalists form this World League Semifinals qualified for the 2016 Olympics Games, with India making the grade as the gold medalists at the Incheon Asian Games.

Malaysia's effort to boost the Asian challenge at the Olympic Games after Pakistan's failure was hampered today when Ireland defeated them 4-2 in the play-off for the fifth place.

Ireland enhanced their claim to play in the Olympic hockey competition for the first time in over 100 years.

Malaysia, finishing sixth here, now await the countdown after the five continental champions have been decided.

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