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Cong vice-president’s move seen as an enormous political risk after the LS disaster

By Suyash Padate

he dilemma in the Congress is over. The Congress vicepresident Rahul Gandhi is finally taking the plunge into the party's campaigning for the Assembly elections in the state. He will address two rallies tomorrow (Wednesday). The Congress yesterday confirmed that Rahul Gandhi will be holding two rallies on October 8, one at Mahad in Raigad district and the other at Ausa in Latur district. However, party sources have claimed that he is likely to address 10 rallies in the state. It may be recalled that the Congress was facing the dilemma as to what extent Gandhi should participate in the crucial Maharashtra Assembly polls, which comes a few months after the party’s disastrous show in the Lok Sabha elections. While a section in the Congress wanted Gandhi to go all out and take on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on specific issues, some favoured a low-key campaign trail for him. It was eventually decided that he will address ten rallies in Maharashtra. The young Gandhi's plan to take to the battlefield with gusto comes as a surprise to insiders and observers alike given the party's negative rating in the poll-bound states and questions being raised about Gandhi's leadership after the Lok Sabha defeat. It goes against the grain of conventional wisdom. With Gandhi's prominent role in elections, Congress losses could further provide fodder to his critics within the party. In what would amount to enormous political risk, the Congress vice-president is finally entering the arena. The suspense has not ended over Congress president Sonia Gandhi's campaigning programme. The BJP on the other hand has made arrangements for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold totally 24 rallies in the state out of which five he has already addressed. The state election is crucial for both the Congress and the BJP. While the Congress has to prove that it is on the road to recovery after the decimation in the Lok Sabha elections, the BJP has the onerous task of maintaining the winning streak.

MASTER’S 2½-YR-OLD BABY PARENTS RETURN FROM EID SHOPPING TO LEARN OF CRIME

By Priyanka Dhomse

n what amounted to a heinous crime, a labourer raped the two and half year old baby who was the daughter of his boss. The boss had asked the labourer to take care of the baby and her elder sister for a few hours, as he along with his wife went to do Eid shopping.The incident took place in Mumbra on Sunday at around 10:30 pm, and the case has been registered in the Mumbra police station. As per the information provided by the Mumbra police station, the accused Abdul Mohammad Kaiser (36), who hails from Darbhanga, Bihar, had came to Mumbai in search of a job two years back and was working in one of the clothes workshops in Govandi. Kaiser was spotted there by the victim's father, who also owns a clothes workshop, and accordingly offered him a job in his workshop in

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Mumbra and also gave him shelter by asking him to stay at his home. The victim's father used to stay with his wife and two daughters, one who was two and half years and another of 5 years and son of 6 years. With Eid falling on Monday, the victim's father planned to go shopping with his wife on Sunday and it was

then that the accused asked the victim's father to keep both his daughters at home with him. Acting in blind faith and trusting his worker, the victim's father handed over both of the daughters to the accused and proceeded to go out shopping. Taking advantage of the situation, even as the elder sister was playing outside,

the accused who was in an intoxicated stage then proceeded to rape the younger sister. The victim's father, with his wife and son, then returned and saw their youngest daughter unconscious after her trauma with the accused.. At the same time the accused, who was drunk came back home. When the victim's father questioned him about the incident, the accused didn't answer anything, where on the accused was soundly beaten by the locals who handed him over to the Mumbra police. "We arrested the accused and a case has been registered under section 376, 3 and 4. The victim who was found unconscious after the incident, was shifted to Kalwa hospital, and is in stable condition at present and in the tests conducted by the doctor it was found that the victim was raped," officials of the Mumbra police station said.

‘In Budgam there is darkness’

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In Kashmir where Eid used to be celebrated with the same fervour as some of Mumbai's most popular festivals, amid the debris of the recent floods that engulfed large portions of the state, it is now devoid of a celebratory spirit By Shwetha Kannan

magine Mumbai having a subdued Ganesh Chaturthi with no music and lights, a Janmashtami with no dahi handis or a Diwali with no diyas and crackers. What these festivals mean to Mumbaikars is what Eid is for Kashmiris. But the

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recent floods that ravaged the state have left the people in no position or mood to celebrate Eid. This is what the ADC found out when it spoke to Omar Nissar Paul, a Kashmiri who has vivid memories of how Eid used to be celebrated in Kashmir when he lived there with his family. Today, he says, he is pained at the plight of the state and its people. Omar was born in Budgam district in Kashmir and spent 22 years of his life there before the need for education brought him to Mumbai, and then work held him back here. “Kashmir used to be nothing short of a spectacle during Eid,” said this 27-year-old aspiring ad-film making. “But today,” he said, “it is so different. It is heartbreaking to see that once upon a time, the places Omar Nissar Paul that used to be alive with festivities and celebrations during Eid, are de- bout of fury on this state.” void of any celebration owing to the Speaking to the ADC from Kashravaging effects of nature's recent mir, Omar said, “I did my HSc in

Kashmir and then came to Mumbai for further studies. Having spent my childhood and some of my teenage years here, I clearly remember those fun times during Eid. The celebrations used to begin well before Eid. The shopping and the cleaning used to get families together. Goats used to be bought not based on their weight but on how they looked. My grandfather used to go to this huge market where goats used to be sold. While one of my uncles would accompany him, we as children would be excited and anxious to know who among us would be be the lucky one to accompany grandfather to the market. Whenever I got the chance, I would observe everything happening on my way to the market. By the time we got home I would be bubbling with excitement to share stories of the trip with my family. Eid was such an extravanganza.” Omar, with a tinge of sadness in

his voice, continued, “But now, things are so different. Srinagar, the lifeline of the state, is shut. In Budgam there is darkness. There are no people. There are no celebrations. Shops that used to be lit with lights and bustling with people, are closed. There is no clear place to keep your foot. Everywhere there are lumps of garbage, spoilt materials. Where there used to be people, there are cars. Damaged cars that have been brought from the flood affected areas. My heart cries out at this sight. Even those few parts at Budgam that were not affected by the floods have exercised restraint in celebrating Eid as a gesture of solidarity towards the people who have lost kith and kin in the floods. It is a sad scene here. It is difficult. I don't recognise this place now.” Omar is currently in Kashmir helping families affected by the flood. shwetha.kannan@afternoondc.in

Flipkart’s Big Billion Day or Big Con Day? Site kept crashing, orders were disappearing, offers went missing and products were going out of stock By Santia Dudi

ndia's one of the most famous online shopping website was making rounds on social media and news media throughout yesterday because of its Big Billion Day sale. The online shopping portal Flipkart was also advertising for the Big Billion Day since the past two weeks. The sale which started at 8 am yesterday left many customers disappointed and some also felt cheated. A journalist who ordered a 32inch LG LED TV worth Rs 26,900 (Rs 18,450 after discount) initially received a confirmation mail for the order. Later she was informed that the delivery time of her order has been changed. After some time an-

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other mail was sent informing that site and maximum products showthe order has been canceled stating ing out of stock. Experts say that the site got overthe reason that due to high demand, the product has run out of loaded because of the large number stock. It was promised that pay- of customers visiting. One expert who did not wish to ment would be returned after six be named said, “The reason behind days. There were also complaints of the site crashing can be the large the site crashing, orders disappear- number of visits made to the site. ing, offers going missing from the Also the shopping portal was un-

able to handle it, maybe it was not expecting such a great response and was not prepared for it.” Also, repricing of products was going on all the time. Once declared out of the stock after some time, the same product returned on the site, this time with an increase in the price. One of the customers told the

Parties launch mobile apps These mobile applications will give voters information about their constituency, candidates etc By Yatin Ingle

Sorry, may I know your name? It’s too difficult to recognize you following your mud-slinging poll campaign.

ADC, “This seems like a con. First they announced the sale. They accepted the cash for the order. Later they cancelled the order saying it was out of stock. Now they will return the money only after a week. What are they going to do with the money? Make interest with this for one week and return the capital money after a week.”

fter revamping their websites, political parties have now launched mobile applications for the voters to know about their wards, constituencies, candidates and also the upcoming rallies of the leaders. The Shiv Sena, NCP, Congress, BJP and the MNS have all launched these mobile applications. These applications comprise detailed profiling of the candidates, their works, constituency and also the future plans of the leader in his constituency. There are also options for the nearest polling booths which will be finalised soon. Another important option is that of the voting ID number where a voter can identify the availability of his/her voting card. Shreyas Sawant from Kurla says, “These applications give us the information about our candidates and

then we can decide whom to vote for. It also gives the detailed location of the constituencies and the likely polling booths for each ward where we have to go for voting. On the other hand, these applications are free of cost and help us to understand the LS elections easily.” During the Lok Sabha elections, the election commission had launched a mobile android application for the voters. That applicationgave the users information about their voting ID numbers, and voter registrations. The ADC spoke to Sudhakar Tamboli, MNVS, who said, “The profiles of the politicians also enable the voters to know their correct choice with the details and future aspects of the contestant. Applications work as an mediator between the political parties and the voters just with a click on the mobile screen.”

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Google creates doodle

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Google on Monday created an interactive doodle to commemorate the birthday of the late legendary Norwegian ethnographer and adventurer Thor Heyerdahl. The internet giant has created one of its iconic illustrations to pay tribute to the man who recreated a Peruvian raft. Known for leading the Kon-Tiki expedition of 1947, Thor Heyerdahl was born on 6 October 1914. The Kon Tiki expedition was inspired by old reports and drawings made by

the Spanish Conquistadors of Inca rafts and by native legends and archaeological evidence suggesting contact between South America and Polynesia. Google created one of its iconic illustrations to pay tribute to the man who recreated a Peruvian raft, made of balsa wood and other native materials. The expedition was designed to demonstrate that ancient people could have made long sea voyages, creating contacts between separate cultures. In May 2011, the Thor Heyerdahl Archives were added to Unesco's "Memory of the World" Register. Heyerdahl's book about the expedition, The Kon-Tiki Expedition: By Raft Across the South Seas, has been translated into 70 languages. He passed away in Colla Micheri, Italy at the age of 87 on the 18th of April 2002.

The Haj selfie

The electronic self portrait – popularly known as the 'selfie' – has whizzed its way to Mecca and Medina where nearly 2 million Muslims were present on the Haj pilgrimage which ended yesterday. Where once cameras and camera phones were disallowed by the authorities, the ban was dropped due to a demand from pilgrims around the world who demanded that they make their selfies in front of the sacred Kaaba.

There were many scenes like this all over the city yesterday on the occasion of Bakra-Eid.

The journey to Mecca is one of the five pillars of Islam, a journey every Muslim is bound to make at least once in his/ her lifetime if he/ she is physically and financially able to do so. It is a most sacred and exhaustive journey taken as an act of devotion and faith by the people belonging to Islam. However, like most profound journeys in this social media age, where people actually believe that a trip has not been made unless the proof is available in the form of the selfie, with the most defining aspect of the trip in the background, even the Haj pilgrimage has fallen prey to this trend. Though it has gone viral among the tech savvy young ones of the community, the older members are not at all pleased. Is nothing sacred any more? Even President Obama and PM

One of the Haj selfies that went viral on the Internet.

Cameron, leaders of the Western world, made that infamous selfie at Nelson Mandela's funeral. Do we not believe in sacred experiences of the heart and mind that do not need to be shared as narcissistic evidence with our “friends” on the Internet? Aren't we more than our pictures any more?

When Flipkart went flop

For the last so many days, ad after ad from Flipkart announced the ‘Big Billion Day’ splashed on our computer screens, getting us ready for October 6, which could just become India’s very own Black Friday (actually Tuesday) of online shopping. What Flipkart thought would be its biggest shopping day of the year, turned out to be a PR nightmare. It’s likely that company’s authoritative figures are getting ready to suspend its marketing team. How could one company get it so wrong? This Diarist tirelessly browsed the internet to find out. Since the dawn of the day Flipkart has been receiving flak from users and mainstream media. Some analysers alleged that the company followed the age old marketing trick of raising prices just before the big sale, so it could drop prices just in time. But with the Internet’s record keeping ability and price assessment tools, Flipkart’s trick was exposed by many critiques. But not before the website’s server first crashed. The Indian public woke up and before they could even sit down to breakfast, turned on their computers to check out Flipkart’s deals. So their campaign worked, but the company

did not deliver. Before we were promised the Big Billion Day, we were promised Achhe Din. Turns out all the

promises of bright and rich days to the general Indian public are not anything we should lay our hopes on.

Gender inclusion in television

An Indian television news station has recruited the country’s first transgender news anchor, five months after a court ruled that transgender people be recognised as a legal third gender. Padmini Prakash, 31, who works at Lotus News in Tamil Nadu said she had faced a lot of discrimination throughout her life, including being disowned by her family. She worked as a dancer and then acted in Tamil soap operas before joining the news channel.Prakash said it was daunting to take such a high profile role. Campaigners say there are hundreds of thousands of transgender people in India but because they were not legally recognised, they have been ostracised, faced discrimination, abuse and often forced into prostitution. Prakash became so popular with viewers after joining the station about a month ago that

Padmini Prakash anchoring the news.

she was quickly promoted to become the face of the Coimbatore-based Lotus News Channel s daily 7 pm special bulletin. It’s nice to hear these rare stories of gender inclusion in our very close-minded society.

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I have changed my name from Mr. Jivkant Kari Jha to Mr. Jeevkant Kari Jha as per Affidavit dated 10 September 2014. C-26445

Open challenge in 24 hours 100% benefit Job, Business, Love Marriage, Gruhakalesh, Sautan/ Enemy problems, Laxmi Bandhan, Muthkarni, Vashikaran Specialist Guruji 9823119694 Nalasopara. C-25086

I have changed my name from Mrs. Nilu Jivkant Jha to Mrs. Neelu Jeevkant Jha as per Affidavit dated 10 September 2014. C-26446

THANKSGIVING

St. Jude, worker of miracles pray for us. Thank you St. Jude for favours granted. SM C-26337

I Mr. Jeevkant Kari Jha have changed my minor son’s name from Mast. Ashish Kumar to Mast. Jha Ashish Jeevkant as per affidavit dated 10 September 2014.

Saint Claire’s Prayer: May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, adored, glorified and loved today and everyday throughout the world, now and forever Amen. Ask St. Claire for three favours two impossible and say nine hail Marys and the above prayer for nine days with a lighted candle. Pray whether you believe or not and publish on the ninth day. Your request will be granted no matter how impossible it is. C-26442

C-26447 I have changed my name from Vinita Devi Prasad Dubey, to ‘Bineeta Devi Prasad Dubey’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U-18470) Dated: 18/09/2014.

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I have changed my name from “Mr. Mohinder Dhirajlal Koria” to “Mr. Mahendra Dhirajlal Koria” as per Affidavit dated 11th August’ 2014. C-26463 I have changed my name from “Vaibhavi Dineshbhai@Vaibhavi Dineshbhai Kawa” to “Vaibhavi Dinesh Kawa ” as per Affidavit C-26464 I have changed my name from Dinesh Purshottam Kava @ Dineshbhai Kawa @ Dineshbhai Purshotambhai ” to “Dinesh Kawa” as per Affidavit C-26465

I have changed my name from Razia Bano Ziauddin Momin, to ‘Razia Ziauddin’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 30/09/2014. C-26451 I have changed my name from Zohra, to ‘Zohra Mazhar Ul Haque Shaikh’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 02/10/2014.

Sealed quotation are invited from reputed contractors for construction of WATER PROOF RCC underground water storage tank having capacity of about 12000 litres at Society premises, with technical details , terms and conditions on or before 12th October 2014 to Hon. Secretary, Happy Home Estate CHS Ltd., Poonam Sagar Complex, Mira Road (E), Dist. Thane-401107. For Happy Home Estate-II CHS Ltd., Poonam Sagar Complex, Mira Road (E), Dist. Thane-401107. Sd/CHAIRMAN

I have changed my name from “Mr. Hareshkumar Dhirajlal Koria” to “Mr. Haresh Dhirajlal Koria ” as per Affidavit dated 11th August’ 2014. C-26462

I have changed my name from Tauseef Momin, to ‘Mohammed Tauseef Ansari’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 30/09/2014.

I have changed my name from Ziauddin Momin, to ‘Mohammed Ziauddin Ansari’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 30/09/2014. C-26450

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I Sanu Thomas c/o Mr. K. T. Thomas hereby declare that my Registration certificate No. ll15878 date 12-08-2010 and diploma certificate and also midwife No. XVI 12667 date 3003-2017 have been lost by me. Hence, I request the Registrar., Maharashtra Nursing Council Mumbai to issue me duplicate copies of those certificates. C-26459

We Mr. Shashidharan P & Mrs. Sarala Menon have changed name of our minor daughter from Shradha Sashidharan Menon to Shraddha Shashidharan Menon as per Affidavit dated 01st July’ 2014.

C-26452 I Pushpalata Ganpat Patil have changed my name to Pushpa Ganpat Patil vide Affidavit dated 30.9.2014. C-26453 I have changed my name from Roma to Romadevi Badaram Solanki as per Affidavit dated 06/10/2014. C-26454 I have changed my name from S. Hemalatha to Celina Bosco as per Affidavit. C-26455 I Asmita Vijay Raymane has changed my name to Asemiita Vijay Raymane as per Affidavit dated : 4/10/2014. C-26456

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I have changed name from Mr. Bimalkumar Maheshkumar Mehta to Mr. Bimal Maheshkumar Mehta as per Affidavit dt 10 June 2014.

I Mr. Mehmood Shaikh have changed my daughter’s name from Miss Mehwish Shaikh to Miss Mehwish Fatima Shaikh vide Minor-Deedpoll Affidavit dated 4th October 2014. C-26443

I have changed my name from Arpit Khatod to Arpeet Khattod as per Affidavit Dated: 4 Oct 2014. C-26458

I have changed my name from Dharmishtha Madhukant Tanna to Dharmistha Madhukant Tanna as per Deed Poll Affidavit No. LT-088054. C-26444

I have changed my name from “Chandrakantbhai Patel” to “Chandrakant Patel” as per Affidavit dated 06th October 2014. C-26460

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I have changed my name from “Shobna Dinesh Kava @ Shobhnaben Dineshbhai Kawa @ Shobhaben Dineshbhai Kawa @ Shobhanaben Dineshbhai” to “Shobhana Dinesh Kawa” as per Affidavit C-26466 I have changed my name from “Durgesh Foolchand @ Durgeshkumar Phoolchand Yadav” to “Durgesh Fulchand Yadav” as per Affidavit C-26467 I have changed my name from “Phoolchand @ Phoolchand Yadav” to “Fulchand Yadav” as per Affidavit C-26468 I have changed my name from “Basantidevi Foolchand @ Basanti Phoolchand Yadav” to “Basanti Fulchand Yadav” as per Affidavit C-26469 I have changed my name from “Rahisa Yasin Kodiwala” to “Raeesa Yasin Kadiwal” as per Affidavit C-26470 I have changed my name from “Attaya Yasin Kadiwal” to “Atiya Yasin Kadiwal” as per Affidavit C-26471 I have changed my name from “Salma Yasin Kadiwala” to “Salma Yasin Kadiwal” as per Affidavit C-26472 I have changed my name from Kiran Sandeep Pilawalkar to Kiran Sandeep Pilwalkar as per Affidavit C-26473 I have changed my name from Yogesh Ramesh Chaudhary to Yogesh Ramesh Chaudhari as per Affidavit C-26474 I have changed my name from Dattatreya Bhiku Palkar to Dattatray Bhiku Palkar as per Affidavit C-26475

I have changed my name from Ramsaran Rupashet Gupta to Ramsharan Rupashet Gupta as per Affidavit Dated: 06/10/2014 C-26476

I have changed my name from Mohammad Munna Khan to Mohd. Wasim Khan as per Affidavit C-26493

I have changed my name from Sneha to Livana Satish Kotarkar as per Affidavit dated: 06/10/2014 C-26477

I have changed my name from Venkatlaxmi Punam Gopal to Venkatlaxmi Moshe Kandikatla as per Affidavit C-26494

I have changed my name from Mohsina Khatoon Maruf Ahmed to Mohsina Ashfaque Khan as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Husain Basha Khaja Husain Shaikh to Husain Khaja Shaikh as per Affidavit C-26495

C-26478 I have changed my name from Reshma Abdul Rehman to Reshma Abdul Rehman Shaikh as per Affidavit C-26479 I have changed my name from Mujeebulla Mansullah to Mujibullah Amanullah Shaikh as per Affidavit C-26480 I have changed my name from Salman Ahamad Mujeebulla to Shaikh Salman Ahmed Mujibullah as per Affidavit C-26481 I have changed my name from Radhadevi to Radha Dileep Tiwari as per Affidavit C-26482 I have changed my name from Daleep Durgaprasad Tiwari to Dileep Durgaprasad Tiwari as per Affidavit C-26483 I have changed my name from Shenaz Begum Mohd Jalil to Shenaz Javed Khan as per Affidavit C-26484 I have changed my name from Fatima M. A. Hafeez to Tamkanat Fatima as per Affidavit C-26485 I have changed my name from Tamkanat Fatema Jawed Ahmad to Tamkanat Fatima as per Affidavit C-26486 We Mr. Mohammed Abdul Hafeez and Mrs. Tamkanat Fatima are change our minor son's name from Yusuf Aziz M.A.Hafeez to Mohammed Yousuf Aziz as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Mohammed Saheban to Mohammed Saheban Sayyed as per Affidavit C-26496 I have changed my name from Noornissa Sayyed Hasan Mohd Ibrahim to Noornissa Hasan Sayed as per Affidavit C-26497 I have changed my name from Ansari Danish Mohd Anas to Danish Muhammad Anas Ansari as per Affidavit C-26498 I have changed my name from Sunil Ranchoddas to Sunil Ranchoddas Sethia as per Affidavit C-26499 I have changed my name from Charmi Sunil to Charmi Sunil Sethia as per Affidavit C-26500 I have changed my name from Krishni Bhiku Shinde to Bhagyashree Baliram Jadhav as per Gazette No. X-114488. C-26501 I have changed my name from Mubbasir Shahid Syed to Mubashir Shahid Hussain Sayyed as per Affidavit C-26502 I have changed my name from Nisar Ahmad Nazir Ahmad Syed to Nisar Ahamad Nazir Ahamad Shaikh as per Affidavit C-26503 We have changed our minor child name from Rishab Pravin Kumar Kothari to Rishabh Pravin Kumar Kothari as per Affidavit C-26504

I have changed my name from Rashid Shaikh to Abdul Rashid Shaikh as per Affidavit C-26488

I have changed my name from Yunus Abdul Taiyabji Gangerdiwala to Yunus Abdul Taiyab Gangerdiwala as per Affidavit C-26505

I have changed my name from Samrudhee Sunil Tambe to Samruddhi Sunil Tambe as per Affidavit C-26489

I have changed my name from Payal Alias Roji Wife of Vijay Kumar to Roji Ashwani Soni as per Affidavit C-26506

I have changed my name from Mukesh Rasikbhai Devani to Mukeshkumar Rasiklal Devani as per Affidavit C-26490

I have changed my name from Shonta to Shanta Gopal Singh as per Affidavit C-26507

I have changed my name from Rasikbhai Devani to Rasiklal Devani as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Mohammad Parvez Siddiqui to Mohdparvez Siddiqui as per Affidavit C-26508

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C-26491 I have changed my name from Varsha Mukesh Devani to Varshaben Mukeshkumar Devani as per Affidavit C-26492

I have changed my name from Bangi Khijar Fakir to Bangi Khizar Fakir as per Affidavit C-26509

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By Prashant Hamine

enior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Union Minister for Surface Transport Nitin Gadkari yesterday courted trouble as Election Commission of India (ECI) issued a show cause notice to him for his controversial remarks made at his election rally on October 5 in Nilanga Assembly constituency in Latur district about voters being bribed in the next 10 days. Mantralaya and State Legis-

lature Reporters Association yesterday also condemned another of Gadkari's remarks made at a rally in Sindhudurg district where he allegedly stated that even journalists worked for “financial packages”. The ECI has directed Gadkari to respond to its notice by 5 pm on October 8 or face further action. The ECI in its two-page notice to Gadkari has quoted from his Nilanga rally pointing out that he had made statements to the effect of inducing by someone, and then decide voters to take bribes if offered how to vote. Gadkari in his

speech at the rally had remarked “Now, I am watching your faces and I have some skill of predicting the future by way of face reading. You have an opportunity of 'Laxmi Darshan' (money) in the next 10 days. Special people to get foreign-made, ordinary people to get local brand. Am I right? Sisters, elderly sisters... Sarees for old women, pant-shirt for a young boy and all are “Gandhivadis” asking for Rs 5,000. In these days of inflation, keep one thing in mind, eat what you wish and drink what you

desire. Keep whatever you get. This is the time when illegally earned money can go to poor. Therefore, do not say no to Laxmi. But think while you vote. Your vote should be for the development of Maharashtra.” The ECI has drawn its attention to sub-para 4 of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) which provides that parties and candidates shall avoid scrupulously all activities which are 'corrupt practices' and offences under the election law, such as bribing of

voters. The notice states that Gadkari's aforesaid statement amounts to abetting and promoting the electoral offence of bribery within the meaning of section 171B read with section 171E of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which includes offering food, drink or entertainment.

Nirmala Sitharaman: Is Oppn running scared of Modi? Says, baseless misinformation is being spread about the Prime Minister and the BJP By Prashant Hamine

esponding to the criticism being heaped on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Nirmala Sitharaman yesterday wanted to know whether the opposition was scared of the development agenda pursued by the Prime Minister. Speaking to media persons here at the state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters, she clarified that the Centre has not shifted the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) offices or any central government offices out of Mumbai. She contended that since the BJP was in a position to form the next government on its own the opposition was indulging in spreading baseless misinformation and targeting Modi and BJP. Replying to queries over comparisons between devel-

Nirmala Sitharaman opment works in Maharashtra and Gujarat, she argued that the pace of development in Maharashtra, in the last 15 years of Congress-Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) rule, was distinctively slow. Sitharaman added that raising issues of farmers' suicides, irrigation scam and other scams of the CongressNCP government was not an attempt to lower the prestige of the state. Former leader of opposition in legislative assembly Eknath Khadse added that during the reign of

Sharad Pawar as the Union agriculture minister, the agriculture growth was negative and that the state had witnessed maximum number of suicides by farmers. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray continued to target the BJP likening them to the army of Moghul king Afzal Khan. Reacting to state BJP president Devendra Fadnavis' comment on celebrating Shiv Jayanti by collecting coerced donations, the Sena president remarked that the BJP was party to it along with the Sena over the last 25 years. Reacting to the Sena barbs, state BJP spokesperson Madhav Bhandari disclosed that Fadnavis' remark was aimed at the NCP, however the Sena president misread it and took it upon himself. The BJP however declined to comment on the Sena analogy of Afzal Khan army to the BJP.

Inflation will ease further in Modi rule: Shah B

JP President Amit Shah on Monday said that prices have come down since Narendra Modi came to power at the Centre and that the downward trend could continue further in the current month. "Prices of essential commodities as well as that of petrol and diesel are falling since Narendra Modi became Prime Minister and the downward trend could continue further in the month of October," he said addressing an election meeting at Lonavala,says a PTI report. Shah stressed on a harmonious Centre-State relation- Amit Shah, president-BJP

ship and urged people to vote the Bharatiya Janata Party to power in Maharashtra in the October 15 assembly polls to ensure proper development of the state. "Maharashtra should have a government that will work shoulder to shoulder with Narendra Modi at the Centre to take the state ahead on the path of development," Shah added. The BJP president also attacked Congress-NCP alliance alleging that people of the state were condemned to a 15-year-old "corrupt rule" that took Maharashtra backward.

BIKING FOR VOTES: Sitting MLA and Shiv Sena candidate Pratap Sarnaik riding pillion on a Royal Enfield bike during an election campaign rally in Mira Road for the Ovala-Majiwada Assembly segment on Monday. Sarnaik is seeking re-election from this segment which is set for a fierce unpredictable fivecornered battle. Other contestants include Hanumant Jagdale (NCP), Sudhakar Chavhan (MNS), Sanjay Pandey (BJP) and Prabhat Patil (Congress). Pic and Text by Suresh Golani

SS-BJP, Cong-NCP splits were pre-planned: Raj

Says, all four parties are just taking voters in the state for a ride about contesting polls separately

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fter targeting the BJP for revealing their plan to make Maharashtra like Gujarat, Raj Thackeray has now stated that the splits in the Shiv Sena–Bharatiya Janata Party and National Congress Party–Congress alliances were pre-planned. Addressing a rally at Dombivali, Thackeray said, “The split between the alliances was pre-planned and later these four political parties – SS, BJP, NCP and Congress – announced their candidates for the polls within just two days. How is it possible for these parties to decide their candidates in just a matter of two days? This is a pre-

planned game played by these parties and they are fooling everyone that the break-ups happened during the election phase!”. Thackeray further stated that the BJP has picked up most of its candidates from the NCP and has given them

tickets for the state elections. Thackeray added, “This BJP has taken maximum of its candidates from the NCP; if at all the BJP is going for an alliance with Sharad Pawar and his NCP, do not get astonished or amused, its only because of a plan which had been already devised by the parties”. Picking on the Shiv Sena yet again, the MNS chief said: “The Shiv Sena is supposed to have broken its alliance with the BJP, then why has it not done so in the BMC and the Central government? If they have really broken the alliance then they should break up totally and not just for namesake.”

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Man posing as Arun Jaitley’s son arrested

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The accused had tried to a pressurise a bank official to grant him a loan By Neel Shah

umbai's crime branch on Monday arrested a conman for pressurising a highly placed bank official by claiming to be the son of Union Minister of Finance and Defence Arun Jaitley. The accused, identified as Japjeevsingh A Chadda, was arrested by the sleuths from the Property Cell of Mumbai's crime branch. According to the police, Chadda called a highly placed bank official of Union Bank of India and introduced himself as Rohan Jaitley, son of Arun Jaitley. Subsequently, Chadda pressurised the bank official to grant a loan of Rs 7 crore to his friend whose name he said

Man with criminal record ordered to stay out of Mumbai

was Chadda, informed Nandkumar Gopale, in-charge of Property Cell. Further, the accused told the bank official that his friend Chadda would visit the official personally. The bank official suspected some mischief and immediately alerted the police by filing a complaint at the Marine Drive police station. Considering the seriousness of the case which featured the mention of Jaitley's name, local police as well as the crime branch started probing the case. The day when Chadda was supposed to visit the bank official, sleuths from the property cell caught hold of Chadda and started questioning him regarding his contacts with Jaitley's son.

pose as Jaitley's son and pressurise the bank official. According to the police, Chadda's true caller was saved as Rohan Jaitley, which showed the name when he calls any mobile number having true caller saved in it. Further, the accused's Whatsapp message was written as 'GET WELL SOON DAD', as Jaitley was recently admitted in AIIMS hospital for severe post-operative infection for which he underwent gastric bypass surgery. Also, Chadda's profile photo on Whatapp had Jaitley and his son Rohan's photo, in which the father-son are seen together in happy moments. In a bid to avoid any suspicion regarding his identity, Chadda tried to portray these facts. Meanwhile, the accused has been arrested under relevant sections of the IPC and the police are further On questioning Chadda, police probing the case whether Chadda learnt that the accused was none has duped others in the past. neel.shah@afternoondc.in other than the latter, who would

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Police neglect bikes parked since two years Following a complaint, one of the bikes was picked up by the cops in September end By Rahul Gardi

the traffic police many times, but his complaints have fallen on deaf ears. “They pick up other bikes from no parking zones,” he said, “But not these two bikes which are parked in front of my shop.” Chhajed has also complained on the police emergency number (100) at least twice, but there has been no response. “This locality is very crowded and it increases during the festivals,” Chhajed added. On September 22 Chhajed registered a written compliant with the Shivaji Park police. But only one bike has been picked up and the other still remains where it's been for two years.

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e often see bikes being towed from no parking zones around the city, which lets us know that the traffic police is sort of doing its job, no matter the shady undertones of the operation. However, a 58-year-old man from Kandivli claims that the police has

ignored his complaints about two heavily damaged bikes which have been parked in front of his shop for the past two years. Keval Tarachand Chhajed who owns a shop opposite the Dadar railway station had complained about two bikes – a Honda motorcycle and a Honda Kinetic – which were parked in front of his shop for the past two years. The registration numbers are MH 01 EA 6794 and MH 02 AFA 1255, respectively. While speaking to the ADC, Chhajed said, “I am a handicapped person and cannot move from one place to another without someone’s help.” He has complained to

EID MUBARAK: A Muslim family feasts together on Sevaiyan on the occasion of Bakri Eid celebration in Bandra on Monday.

The holiday court released Ramakant Tiwari, suspected to be affiliated to a political party, because of lack of evidence against him By Santia Dudi

Defence lawyer Jagdish Singh told the ADC that the Dongri police sushe holiday court on Monday re- pects that Tiwari is connected to a leased Ramakant Tiwari (45) or- political party and may create nuidering him to stay out of Mumbai sance during elections. “The police till the poll results are out. intended to detain him till the elecThe Dongri police had arrested tion results are out,” Singh said. Tiwari on the grounds of preventive The judge ordered the police to measures taken for elections con- release Tiwari on the undertaking of sidering his earlier criminal record. him staying out of the Mumbai juThe police suspected him of creat- risdiction till the poll results are out. ing trouble during the state elecAdvocate Singh further said, “The tions thus affecting polling in his court has released Tiwari as no solid evidences were presented in the area. Tiwari has three cases registered court proving his connections with against him, of which one is of mur- any political party or the possibilider and others are of physical as- ties of him creating any trouble dursault. Th police suspected his ing the upcoming Assembly connection with a political party. elections.”

Seller of killer drug arrested Cops seize 52 gms of the poisonous drug MD worth Rs 2.60 lakh from accused By Neel Shah

umbai police on Monday arrested a notorious drug peddler for selling dangerous drug known as MD in the areas of South Mumbai. The accused, identified as Abdul Rehman Abdul Wahid Siddique alias Kashmiri, was arrested from Dongri in south Mumbai, said police. Police recovered 52 grams of MD drug worth Rs 2.60 lakh from the accused, who is a resident of Dongri. “Kashmiri is an history sheeter and has been arrested in the past for peddling drugs,” said Sunil Kawlekar, senior inspector of Pydhonie police station. According to the police, 42-year-

old Kashmiri is not associated with any gang or cartel of drug peddlers, as he himself manufactures cheap quality drugs. “This drug he makes by mixing several low quality drugs and sells the same to the roadside beggars and in the seedy slums of South Mumbai,” asserted Kawlekar. The combination of a couple of cheap quality drugs makes the final drug more deadly and poisonous and the death of the consumer of this drug inevitably occurs within six months or a year, said police. “Considering this, police has charged Kashmiri under section 328 of IPC,” informed Krishna Prakash, Addl. CP (South Region). Meanwhile, Kashmiri has been arrested under relevant sections of the NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act) as well as section 328 (Causing hurt by means of poison, etc., with intent to commit an offence) of IPC. neel.shah@afternoondc.in

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48-year-old South African woman was allegedly molested and duped by a person in Navi Mumbai on the pretext of helping her in getting some business in India, police said on Monday. One person has been arrested in this connection while the main accused is absconding, reports PTI. The woman, who owns a petrol pump at a town in South Africa, developed friendship with the accused -- Kush Agnihotri -- through a popular social networking site, Mahatma Phule police station sub-inspector M.B. Kadam said. Kush, who is a choreographer, called her to Vashi area in Navi Mumbai while offering her help in getting good business in India, he said. The nature of business which the accused promised was not specified by police. When the woman came to India in the last week of September, the accused allegedly debited money from her account equivalent to 34,000 in Indian

currency, he said. Kush later abused and beat up the woman. He also took her to a lodge in Kalyan where he allegedly molested her, Kadam said quoting the woman's complaint filed last night. The offences allegedly took place between September 27 and on Sunday, he said. Agnihotri's friend Shailesh Patil, whose car the former used to take the woman to the lodge, was arrested last night in connection with the case. A search has been launched for the main accused, the police officer said. Offences have been registered against the two men under sections 420 (cheating), 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), 504, 506 (criminal intimidation) read with 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention) of the IPC, police added.

Period play ‘Umrao’ to be staged at Bandra

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eetu Chandra, actress and brand ambassador for the Cancer Patients' Aid Association (CPAA) over the last seven years, is staging a play 'Umrao' at the Rangsharda Auditorium in Bandra here on October 11 at 6.30 pm. The proceeds from the show will go towards funding and assistance in the treatment of cancer-affected women and a corpus is to be created to help such women live a life with dignity. Produced by Aarambh and directed by Hidayat Sami, this Hindi play is an adaptation of the wellknown novel 'Umrao Jan Ada' by Mirza Muhammed Hadi Ruswa and portrays what is supposed to be the first female protagonist in Urdu literature. The period is the 1850s set in Oudh a bit before the onset of a turbulent period in Indo-British history with the brewing of the first war of independence and the last Nawab of Oudh-Wajid Ali Shah, who not only married a courtesan

young woman seeking her own destiny and individual identity, all this more than a 150 years ago. The play features Neetu Chandra along with a host of actors such as Gopal Datt, Shubhrajyoti Barat, Rajoshi Vidyarthi, Shabnam Vadhera, Aman Uppal and Monica Gupta to name a few. CPAA has been working in the area of cancer for over 45 years, thereby taking care of the total management of the disease from awareness to rehabilitation. It is a known fact that breast and cervical cancer are the second leading cancers in India. Over the course of the lifetime Neetu Chandra, actress one in 22 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in the country but elevated her to the status of and 2.5 per cent cumulative lifetime risk from cervical cancer. 'begum'. The association seeks to successAt a time like this, Umrao is losing the battle of love and learning how fully assist cancer-afflicted women to channelise pain into poetry. She from the lower economic strata to does not know how to wield a sword complete their treatment and live or wage war yet she is imbibed with life with dignity. It is appealed to the a spirit that yearns to accomplish public to patronise this event so as something. So she leaves the kotha to successfully achieve this humanand steps out as an independent itarian objective.

CNG auto goes up in flames at Mira Rd Driver, passengers have a miraculous escape

HONOURED: Singer Asha Bhosle felicitates legendary actress Sulochana with Vocational Excellence Award on Senior Citizens Day in Mumbai on Sunday.

SBUT defends against PIL By Philip Varghese

day after the ADC reported about Social activist Priya Rathod's Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Supreme Court demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the Bhendi Bazaar redevelopment project, the Saifee Burhani Upliftment Trust (SBUT) has clarified that Rathod represents a small percentage of tenants, against the 80 per cent who are happy that their lives are going to change for the better. The Trust said in a statement: “SBUT is extremely committed and sensitive to all its tenants. The Trust provides the best transit facilities and is ensuring utmost care is taken during the rehabilitation and subsequent construction phase to all the residential and commercial tenants. SBUT has prepared agreements where shops and residents' homes will be given to the people in almost the same place where they are presently located. “SBUT has hired the best sociol-

ogists, urban planners and similar experts to achieve a master design that would ensure that the religious, cultural, social spirit and the character of the area would be preserved. Most buildings are dilapidated, some are even declared unfit for living by MHADA. A project as big as this size and so many people involved there will always be a small percent who will make unreasonable demands and will try to cause problems,” the Trust said in a statement. It further added, “Current conditions of close-built structures, narrow lanes, congested roads, no green cover, haphazard garbage disposal, old and dilapidated buildings, unhygienic living conditions, inadequate sewage, waste disposal services and failing infrastructure. As a part of the project, the 250 old and dilapidated buildings will be razed, to transform this 100-year-old crippling infrastructure of Bhendi Bazaar into a healthy and well-planned neighbourhood.” philip.varghese@afternoondc.in

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All of a sudden an autorickshaw on a busy street catches flames on Monday.

By Suresh Golani

wo passengers and the driver of an auto-rickshaw had a miraculous escape when the vehicle caught fire on the busy MiraBhayandar road near Golden Nest in Mira Road on Monday evening. According to the police, the mishap was reported at about 5 pm when the CNG-fuelled rickshaw (bearing registration number

MH04 BC 7549) was headed towards Kashimira from Golden Nest circle. The auto-driver who has been identified as Yadav apparently smelled something burning at the rear end of his auto and immediately applied brakes and evacuated the auto. While the passengers alighted and rushed to safety, Yadav in a desperate attempt to restrain the fire, tried to shut the regulator,

but the huge flames started leaping out, prompting him to jump out of his auto. “The driver has sustained minor burn injuries on his hands. A complaint has been registered in this context at the Navghar police station,” confirmed Police Inspector (Traffic) Chandrakant Gundge. CNG and auto experts will carry out an inspection to know the exact cause of the fire, police said.

fter its record inaugural sale in India last year, Christie's has listed a second auction this December, with highlights including modern masterpieces by Jehangir Sabavala, Bhupen Kakkar and Tyeb Mehta. "Christie's announces that it will hold its second auction of Modern and Contemporary Art in Mumbai on December 11," auctioneers told PTI on Monday. The debut auction in 2013 established the highest price for a work of art ever sold in India and generated a total sale Rs 96,59,37,500 (US $15,455,000) doubling pre-sale expectations with 98 per percentage of lots on offer getting sold. Early highlights of this year in-

clude "The Green Cape" a 1974 painting by Jehangir Sabavala with a pre-sale estimate of Rs 1.2 crore Rs 1.80 crore. An early work by Tyeb Mehta, "Girl in Love" is being offered with an estimate of Rs 70 lakhs - Rs 9 lakhs and Bhupen Khakhar's 1970s reverse painting on glass "Untitled (Chavanu), has an estimate of Rs 40 lakhs - Rs 60 lakhs. "A separate section of contemporary works by artists including Subodh Gupta, Rashid Rana, Mithu Sen, Thukral and Tagra, Nilima Sheikh and Bharti Kher will be offered to benefit the Delhi based artist residency Khoj International Artists Association," auctioneers said.

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Navi Mumbai airport project sees progress

GETTING TRAINED... With just eight days left for the State Legislative Elections which will be held on October 15, teachers and staff from various departments of the government of Maharashtra on Monday are being trained at the Sion Hindi school on the operational procedures of the Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) which will be used during the polling day.

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar is also among the BJP leaders who are campaigning in the city as he was at Ghatkopar's Shivaji Technical Institute on Monday to campaign for BJP candidate Prakash Mehta for the Legislative Assembly Elections in the state.

Most villagers submit their consent letters at a centre in New Panvel

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he much-awaited international airport project in Navi Mumbai gained momentum as most of the disgruntled villagers were seen falling in line yesterday to submit their consent letters at the Metro Centre in New Panvel after the Bombay High Court recently dis-

missed the petition of farmers. The revenue department officials were seen working overtime to assist farmers who were coming in large numbers. The town planning agency had set up a deadline of October 6 to submit consent letters after which the compensation for the land will be given to the farmers as

per the provisions of the Central government’s Land Acquisition Act. An official from the Metro Centre said, “Out of the 3,500 families, 2,700 families had submitted their consent letters before and the rest were submitted yesterday. The farmers came forward to submit the letters as the HC order was in the favour of

CIDCO.” Sanjay Bhatia, Managing Director of the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) said, “Our officials have been very cooperative and were present to guide the farmers all the time, the plot allocation to the project affected in Pushpak Nagar has already started as and when they will surrender their land to us.” As per information gathered from the sources at deputy collector office, Raigad, the planning agency had received 600 of the 1,350 consent letters and nearly 50 per cent of the R&R (relief and rehabilitation) letters. These houses were constructed prior to September 2013 will be counted in the R&R survey. According to the CIDCO package, it will be offering 22.5 per cent developed plots as compensation to those whose land has been acquired. The state government has offered 22.5 per cent developed land with an average floor space index (FSI) of 2. The villagers would get FSI of 1.5 for 12.5 per cent of developed land and 2.5 per cent for the remaining 10 per cent developed land. The affected families will also get 100 shares in companies that will be developing the international airport area.

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CP president Sharad Pawar on Monday came down heavily on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after the latter targeted him during poll rallies in Maharashtra. "Somebody please tell him about my election record. I have fought 14 elections so far. Will I shirk from polls," Pawar said, addressing a poll rally at Ahmedpur in Marathwada region of Maharashtra. Modi had on Sunday said that Pawar chose the Rajya Sabha route and did not contest Lok Sabha polls as he was aware that the "ship (UPA government) was sinking." "I am lucky that the country's Prime Minister does not see any leader other than me," Pawar quipped, referring to Modi's diatribe against him during three

public meetings in the state yesterday. "What does Modi say in these rallies? I can understand if he says something of national interest. One can also understand if he speaks about changing the life of the common man. But if you take his speech into consideration, the maximum attack is on Sharad Pawar," the NCP chief said. Modi had launched a sharp attack on Pawar and asked voters to banish the "corrupt NCP and Congress" in the polls, reports PTI. In his attack on Pawar at the rallies in Tasgaon, Kolhapur and Gondia, Modi said the NCP leader cannot imbibe any of the qualities of Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Shivaji.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje being garlanded at an election campaign rally in Mumbai on Monday.

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HERE are serious cases against him. He was in exile for a long while. And when he came back to Pakistan — at the time the last national elections were held, he was arrested. And suddenly Pervez Musharraf appeared on national television a couple of days ago, looking as if he was once again in command of the army. And he was shown by the TV channels saying aggressively: "Kashmir belongs to Pakistan". It looks like changes are fast taking place in Pakistan. There were strong public protests by two leaders — Imran Khan and cleric Qadri — followers of these two leaders took out a morcha to Islamabad and then dared to open the gates of Parliament and move in. The army played a silent part in the episode. That the two leaders were not arrested showed that the army was involved. The protest however fizzled out and Nawaz Sharif remains the president. The army had, during the protest, demanded more 'space' for itself and must have got it from Nawaz Sharif. The pertinent question is who got Musharraf free? Was Nawaz Sharif made to drop charges against him? Will Musharraf play a bigger role in the ruling scenario in Pakistan? Will he get rid of Nawaz once again and come to power? It all adds up: Unprecedented developments have been taking place on the border. Maybe they have connection with the latest power scenario in the country.

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RIME Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US was, in more ways than one, a success. He may not have brought with him anything tangible from America but has created a climate of confidence and won back Washington which always looked at India with suspicion. Here is a person, who was denied a US visa, who was able to shame the US Administration with speeches of friendship with America. Modi was able to formulate a joint statement with President Barack Obama that goes farther than what his predecessors were able to achieve. For the first time, an Indian Prime Minister wrote a joint edit with the US President in an American newspaper. This is a healthy practice which the Indian media should follow. However, in the process, Modi has buried Jawaharlal Nehru’s idea of non-alignment deep. True, the movement has lost its raison d’être, following the confrontation between the Communists and the Democratic bloc. After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1990, the Communists lost the 'cold war'. Still the movement had come to represent an idea that small nations should not fear the big ones because of their size or power. In comparison, the number of states comprising the third world countries was far more than those either in the American bloc or the Soviet.

Economic betterment Modi is a product of the capitalist world. He has neither the pull of the Nehru era of socialism, nor that of Mahatma Gandhi’s selfsufficiency. Modi wants the country to develop, whatever be the means and how big the economy may create a distance between the haves and the have-nots. I, belonging to an era where the Independence meant economic betterment of the lower half, do not understand or appreciate how a country which is poor can develop or give justice to the have-nots without moving towards the left. I believe that the Socialistic pattern of society which we chose was the right path and we should go back to it. But Modi’s good-worded speeches, which meant everything to everybody, may be pleasing to the ear. He is, indeed, a forceful speaker. But what do we do on the ground is important. Take for example, the Planning Commission. That it had become a parallel govern-

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ment is true. But we should have removed the bureaucratic conflicts. The planning for a country like ours has to be there to marshal the resources and distribute them equitably among the states. The Planning Commission needed to be put back on track, not to pushed aside, as Modi has done. It is a pity that the left in the country has not grown in influence. But this is because the Communists do not understand the Indians. Marx is important. So is Gandhi. Yet, in the Communists’ politburo, you can see the photos of Marx and Engels, not that of Gandhi or Nehru who represented our Independence struggle and sacrifices. Modi could have utilized the Planning Commission for the capitalist system which he preaches and follows. But its abolition does not make sense.

across the border that we overacted when we cancelled the talks with Pakistan after its High Commissioner in India invited the Hurriyat leaders. Such talks have been held before even when the Hurriyat spoke about separatism. But Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj gave a clear and categorical reply that the foreign secretary-level talks have been suspended. She also explained that the government had changed and its policy was different. I want to recall some instances of the past for Modi and Sushma Swaraj so that some continuity is visible in the policy followed then and now. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif summed up his talks with the late Inder Kumar Gujral years ago at Male. “Aap Kashmir de nahi sakte, aur hum aap se le nahi sakte” (you cannot hand over Kashmir to us and we are in no position to take it from you). Not only that, Nawaz Sharif confronted the army and entered into a time bound agreement with India to sort out the issue of Kashmir. It’s another matter that the army dismissed him and took over the reins of the country. He had to undergo imprisonment of several months.

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Why should the same Nawaz Sharif devote 19 sentences to Kashmir, the largest reference any Pakistan leader has made at the UN? Apparently, he has developed a vested interest in the Prime Minister’s chair that he occupies. The armed forces, inherent by anti-India sentiment, do not want a settlement with New Delhi because the dispute is the raison d’être of its power in Pakistan. Nawaz Sharif, elected with the support of the military and the rightists remained tethered to secularism. He wanted to prove that Islam was not opposed to democracy or secularism which was equivalent to pluralism. Why has he changed? Or why he begs seeing which side his bread is buttered. He never compromised. I personally think the wilderness has taught him a lesson. In the US, Modi was able to create an environment where the BJP has begun to count. His priority for the SAARC countries has also delineated the agenda for the government. It’s good that he has dropped hostility towards Pakistan. Now, it is time for the two countries to pick up the threads from where Manmohan Singh had left off.

Kuldip Nayar Many in the country praise Modi for not mentioning Kashmir when Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had devoted 19 sentences, to quote a Pakistani, to Kashmir, never done before. Modi did not even mention Kashmir in his speech. This has gone down well in the country. But by ignoring a problem, it does not disappear. India has to discuss the problem peacefully, across the table, sooner or later because Pakistan, besieged by several difficulties, finds support in the country. The Hurriyat, which seeks to represent Kashmir, is acquiring fundamentalism and losing its appeal in India as well as among the democratic countries in the West. The Hurriyat would have earned laurels if it had turned out Syed Ali Shah Geelani when he changed his pluralistic line and talked in parochial terms. I agree with the reaction coming from

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For a Sufi mystic ‘everything’ means ‘nothing’! M

YSTICISM is the essence and the basis of all knowledge, science, art, philosophy, religion and literature. These all come under the heading of mysticism. When one traces the origin of medicine, which has developed into the pure science it is today, one will find that its source was in intuition. It is the mystics who have given it to the world. For instance, Avicenna, the great Persian mystic, has contributed more to medicine than any other man in the world history of medicine. We know the meaning of science to be a clear knowledge based on reason and logic; but at the same time, where did it start? Was it by reason and logic? First, there was intuition, then came reason, and finally, logic was applied to it. Furthermore, in the lower creation there are no doctors, yet the creatures are their own physicians. The animals know whether they will best be cured by standing in the sun, by bathing in a pool of water, by running in the free air, or by sitting quietly under the shade of a tree. I once knew a sensible dog who used to fast every Thursday. No doubt many people of the east would say he was an incarnation of a Brahmin; but to me, it was a puzzle how the dog

knew it was Thursday! People think a mystic means a dreamer, an impractical person who has no knowledge of worldly affairs. But such a mystic I would call only half a mystic. A mystic, in the full sense of the word, must have balance. He must be as wise in worldly matters as in spiritual things. People have had many misconceptions of what a mystic is. They have

MATTER & SPIRIT called a fortune-teller a mystic, or a medium, a clairvoyant, a visionary. I do not mean that a mystic does not possess all of these qualities, but these qualities do not make a mystic. A real mystic should prove to be an inspired artist, a wonderful scientist, an influential statesman. He should be just as qualified for business, industry, social and political life as is the materially minded man. When people say to me, 'You are a mystic, I thought you would take no notice of this or that,' I do not like it. Why should I not take notice of it? I take notice of every little detail, although every little detail does not occupy my mind so much that I take notice of noth-

ing else. It is not necessary to be unconscious of the world while being conscious of God. With our two eyes we see one vision; so we should see both aspects, God and the world, as a clear vision at the same time. It is difficult, but not impossible. Mysticism is an outlook on life. Things which seem real to the average person are unreal in the eyes of the mystic. Things that seem unreal in the eyes of the average person are real in the eyes of the mystic. For the mystic, God is the source and goal of all, God is all and all is God. However, a real mystic does not say, as an intellectual student of philosophy does, 'I do not believe in God, although I believe in the abstract.' Such a man is unpoetic and without an ideal. He may have got hold of some truth, but it is a flower without fragrance. One cannot worship the abstract; no one can communicate with the abstract, give anything to it, or take anything from it. To worship in that way is meaningless. We must have something before us to love, to worship, to adhere to, to look up to, to raise high. It is true if we say, 'God is everything and all;' yet, at the same time, from another point of view, 'everything' means 'nothing.' — Hazrat Inayat Khan

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Some arm-twisting needed THE Sarita Devi incident shows how weak-kneed our officialdom is vis-avis our nation. Would the judges have dared to do this if the competitor was Chinese? The Chinese would have walked out of the games if necessary. That’s because they are a sports super power. Even a nation like South Korea can bully us and get away with it. That’s because each Indian is interested in his individual future rather than what is good for the team and the country. Even now it is not too late to re-ignite the matter and have the full force of the country behind Sarita Devi. After all aren’t we one of the biggest markets for Samsung, LG, Hyundai etc? Let us also twist some arms. — T R Ramaswami, Kandivali

THE recent Sarita Devi case at the Asiad Games in Incheon, South Korea was a travesty of fair play and a blot on the competency of the judges. It was a clear instance of partisanship on the part of judges in depriving a certain winner Sarita Devi in the boxing bout. It was her sheer desperation and frustration that prompted her to refuse the bronze medal. This led to questions of her behaviour and lack of sportsmanship. The International Amateur Boxing body declared that an inquiry will be held into her behaviour and if found guilty she will be banned. But why is nobody questioning the incompetency or bias of the judges. In

Amit Kasat waving to the crowd minutes before he collapsed.

RIP Amit Kasat An auto analyst of repute, Amit Kasat of Standard Chartered Securities, suffered a cardiac arrest on January 19 this year running the Standard Chartered Mumbai marathon and sadly he lost his battle of survival as he left for his heavenly abode on October 1 as he failed to recover from the mishap. Amit was a close pal of mine and my heartfelt condolences to his wife Sonia and his two young kids. Running the marathon is a new fad among people these days in our country and nothing wrong with

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end games. The finishing touch was missing in the end as we finished with only 11 gold medals and nine silver medals. There was a chance of finishing behind top teams in the overall medals tally, but the lack of gold winning show put paid to our aspirations in the final showdown. Hockey gold and Kabaddi gold medals made us proud in the end. Time to go all out in all such sports events to provide a more meaningful performance than what we achieved now. — Jayanthy Subramaniam, Sanpada

SPORTING NATION: As the Incheon Asian games concluded, India can boast of a good medal tally but can we make peace with what our officials did to Sarita Devi by not supporting her when she needed it the most? dian team performed very well in the Asian Games in Incheon and that made us very proud. Had we put in some more efforts and played with killer instinct we could have converted number of bronze medals to silver and silver medals to gold and come out with flying colours as the fifth or sixth team in the medals tally instead of finishing in the eighth position. Fifty seven medals is not a mean — C K Subramaniam, Sanpada achievement. The scintillating show of 37 bronze medals could have been converted to silver if our IT is heartening to note that the In- stars, showed little resilience in the

fact the inquiry should be directed at the judges and if found guilty, they should be disqualified as they are not fit for the job. Alas, who will judge the judges! Often it is found that it is the victim who is penalised and the guilty go scot-free. The incident is a blot on the game and sportsmanship. The boxing body should be put on the mat for appointing such useless judges for important events.

that. However, long distance running could be stressful looking at young people suffering heart related diseases during these events. Amit Kasat was only 38 and a regular at these events. I request marathon enthusiasts to undergo vital tests before they run these events to avoid mishaps. Also, the organisers should have a health yardstick before runners are allowed to run the long distance races. Amit Kasat would be missed by the stock market fraternity as he was a shrewd brain and most of his recommendations hit the bull's eye and he was a very popular among institutional clients who benefited from his calls. — S N Kabra, Goregaon

Panvel-Karjat train services PANVEL-Karjat section has grown tremendously over the last few years due to the MIDC development area like Rasayani Patalganga. The proposed Central Railway service between Panvel-Karjat is much awaited. The suburban railway network joins Panvel-Karjat with CST via Diva station. Now, railway authorities should take initiative to start local trains on the Panvel-Karjat route immediately which will help commuters as well as local villagers. The local train service between CST and Karjat via Diva and Panvel will reduce the travel time and also tourists can use this section when heading for Matheran Hill station. This is a long-pending demand by the locals and the railway authorities should take up this issue seriously and introduce services between Panvel and Karjat sec-

PRIYANKA Chopra seems to be getting herself over publicised after the resounding success of her role as Mary Kom. Perhaps she doesn’t seem to be aware that overpublicity can reflect on her career some day or the other and this has happened to some actors. Even the original Mary Kom would not have been so much publicised like Pee Cee. Further, it is disturbing to know from one of her interviews where she has made a statement that she is the only actor who has seen worst days. She doesn’t seem to be aware that the bad phase which Amitabh Bachchan has seen no actor has seen. KBC came and there has been no looking back for him till date. But he is one actor who has never believed in getting himself over publicised. He has not made it known that he is the best actor and lives life King size like Pee Cee who has said she lives life queen size. Pee Cee must instruct her PR machinery to slow down for a moment. Will she? — K V Raman, Malad

tion without further delay and give it without much publicity. Good great relief to the local commuters. habits are taught not by words but — Probir Kumar Bose, New Panvel are inculcated by practical display in a silent and sincere manner. No amount of publicity and spending would work as would sincere and I am not against those who are busy devoted efforts. One has OF taking pledges in public to maintain to realise that cleanliness LETTER THE DAY cleanliness but actually pity them and civic duties should for either they unconsciously admit come spontaneously from within. of being ignorant about it or want to When that happens we will see a show that their parents and teach- true Swachh Bharat, until then wait ers didn't teach them a bit about it. for some big event for another I was lucky to have parents and photo session on cleanliness and teachers who not only taught me public hygiene. — Abdul Monim, Vashi about civic sense but also practised

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DD misused The live telecast of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat's speech at Dussehra rally in Nagpur by the Dooradarshan to propaganda for Hindu Rashtra is the most dangerous tradition and total misuse of the state broadcaster by the Narendra Modi government at the Centre. Since the RSS is the most communal organisation and wants to divide the people of the country on the basis of caste and religion, they should not have been allowed by the Dooradarshan to telecast their live speech. I strongly feel that the precedents of allowing communal organisations like RSS to address their views on Doordarshan exposed the dirty intentions of the BJP government and the RSS. It is high time that propaganda of communal agendas by the Dooradarshan must be banned or not allowed by the government to create an unhealthy and dangerous atmosphere. — Bhagwan Thadani, via email

Queue system at Thane WE are residents of Kolshet Road, Thane (W) and regularly travel in an auto-rickshaw whenever we visit Thane. We observe that many a times we stand in a queue for the auto for coming back to our place. There is always a huge queue of at least 200 to 300 people standing for autos. We spend almost 30 to 40 minutes to get an auto here. Many commuters who daily travel to office by train catch the auto from their residence and while they return they travel around 1 to 1.30 hours by train and again they have to stand in line for another 40 minutes to catch the auto to reach their destination. Overall, a man spends two hours while he returns home clubbing the train and auto travel time. It is my suggestion to the auto union and the respective authorities to take into consideration a system whereby every common man will benefit, that is introducing a separate line for each destination thus making it easy for travellers. The queue system should be introduced area-wise. — Murugesh Iyer, Thane

Major violation of ceasefire

JUST within the first five days of this month, the ISI and Pakistani Rangers backed ‘Democratic’ government of Pakistan has violated the cease fire 10 times, obviously to push-in its anti-India terrorists into Indian territory. On October 5, the Pakistani troops, in their major violation, didn’t hesitate to attack even the civilian areas of J&K, killing one innocent teenager girl and causing serious injuries to many innocent Indians. Why can’t India destroy all hideouts of terrorists, their arms, ammunition and all their camps in Pakistan as well as in PoK, if the US and its allies like Australia and UK can carry on air strikes and destroy the Islamic state’s terrorists and their hideouts etc? We don’t want even an inch of the VIOLENCE EVERYWHERE: J&K has seen major violations of ceasefire at the India-Pakistan border on various occasions in the last one week. Pakistani soil. Ironically, the US has nothing to say to Pakistan, because if the lat- its war products for so many en- other relations with the business ter continues its proxy war, the US suing years. Why should India minded, selfish USA? — Hansraj Bhat, Borivali will get a buyer (read India) for all have any kind of trade or any

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Finance Minister Arun Jaitley at his new official residence in New Delhi after his discharge from the hospital

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Finance Minister Arun Jaitley was on Monday discharged from AIIMS and he went straight to his new official residence on Krishna Menon Marg in New Delhi. Jaitley, 61, who holds additional charge of Defence portfolio, was admitted to the isolation unit of AIIMS last week. He was taken there after he had complained of respiratory problems.

Maps of vital installations recovered from youth

Maps of important buildings and pictures of border areas were found in the possession of a youth who was detained at Kasganj railway station, police said in Etah, UP, yesterday. The youth, behaving in a suspicious manner, was detained by Government Railway Police from platform number six on Sunday night, GRP incharge Virendra Pal said. Pal said three bags containing maps of important buildings in India and abroad, passport, ipad, fuse used in making bombs, 11 ATM cards, CDs of Vaishno Devi and Amarnath yatra, pictures of Wagah Border, visiting cards of travel agencies, and two badges of Ramlila at Delhi were recovered from youth.

AMMU: In one of the worst ceasefire violations by Pakistan, five villagers were killed and 34 injured on Monday in heavy mortar shelling and firing from across the International Border and Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Poonch sectors, triggering strong condemnation by India. Pakistani troops indulged in heavy and unprovoked firing and shelling of mortars on 10 border outposts (BoPs) and civilian areas along international border (IB) in Arnia belt of Jammu district from 10 p.m. on Sunday spilling over to Monday morning, a BSF spokesman said.

Lakhs of Muslims thronged mosques and Eidgahs yesterday to offer prayers as mass animal sacrifices, piety and spirit of brotherhood marked Eid-ul-Zuha which was celebrated across the country with traditional fervour. The celebrations were, however, a low-key affair in Jammu and Kashmir which is recovering from the losses of last month's devastating floods, with people observing austerity and many locals deciding to refrain from loud festivities.

PM Narendra Modi yesterday appreciated Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi and cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar for participating in 'Swachh Bharat' campaign and said the mission can be made successful by working together. "Together we will make Swachh Bharat Mission a success," he said.

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BSF troops retaliated effectively and gave a befitting reply, he said, adding that the intermittent firing exchanges were on in the area when reports last came in. In the shelling, five villagers were killed and 34 injured in several hamlets, SSP, Jammu, Uttam Chand told PTI. In New Delhi, Defence Minister Arun Jaitley deplored the ceasefire violations from across the border and said the Indian armed forces were "fully ready" and are responding to each of these provocations from across the border. Home Minister Rajnath Singh said, "Pakistan should stop cease-

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efence Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday deplored the ceasefire violations by Pakistan and said the Indian armed forces were "fully ready" and are responding to each of these provations from across the border. He told Pakistan that it should realise that the kind of environment it was generating between the two countries was certainly not going to help in normalising relations. Reacting to the continuous ceasefire violations, the minister said Pakistan has been trying to create tension in both the International Border and Line of Con-

trol (LoC). "This is resulting in a series of ceasefire violations as a result of which innocent civilians have lost their lives. Pakistan must realise that the kind of environment it is generating between the two countries is certainly not going to help in normalising relations. The onus of creating a positive environment is on Pakistan which is utterly failing to do so. "Let everybody be assured that our armed forces and para-military forces are fully ready and they are responding to each of these provacations from Pakistan," Jaitley said.

An elderly woman weeps after her family members were killed during the indiscriminate firing by Pakistan Rangers at a residential area near the India-Pakistan international border in Jammu on Monday. fire violations now and understand the reality that times have changed in India." J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who flew to Jammu immediately after his Eid prayers in Srinagar, strongly condemned the shelling on civilians, saying targeting them exposed the frustration of the Pakistani government after its failure to gain international attention on the Kashmir issue. "They (the Pakistani leadership) have nothing else to speak, but only Kashmir. Whenever they go abroad, they try to raise only Kashmir issue, but every time they miserably fail to get international attention. The cross-border shelling is an indica-

tion of their frustration," he told PTI after meeting injured civilians at the hospital. Omar attended cremation of those killed in Arnia and also visited the village which came under heavy Pakistani shelling in the wee hours of today. The Chief Minister said he will brief Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the situation in the wake of frequent ceasefire violations by Pakistan. A PTI correspondent who visited some of the affected areas hit by the shelling saw blood stained beds, torn off roof-tops and windows punctured by bullets besides splinters of mortar bombs lying scattered around.

Modi slams Chautalas, targets Congress for Vadra land deals nance, old persons are given respect Congress government in Haryana and women are provided security." has officially legitimised the land Addressing election rallies on his deal between Sonia Gandhi's sonsecond leg of campaigning for the in-law Vadra and DLF and asked the October 15 Assembly polls, Modi Election Commission to take serisaid a government with absolute ous note of the issue. "They (Hooda government) know majority will be able to get Haryana that after the elections, the son-inrid of bahubalis. The Prime Minister waded into a law (Vadra) will not get any clearcontroversy over a news report that ances for illegal deals. So, in

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between the election process, they have dared to take such a decision," Modi said at an election rally here. "I think Hooda was pressurised from the top (Congress leadership) to take such a decision," he said. The Election Commission, the Prime Minister hoped, would take "serious note" of the state government's decision. Pics: PTI

PM Narendra Modi at an election rally in favour of BJP candidates in Faridabad.

URUKSHETRA/ HISAR: In a two-pronged attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday targeted the Chautalas asking the people to rid the state of 'bahubalis' (musclemen) and the "dynastic politics" of Congress by raking up Robert Vadra's land deals. Describing those who ruled the state in the past as 'bahubalis', an apparent reference to the family of former Chief Minister O.P. Chautala, he said, "There is a need to get Haryana rid of bahubalis so that common man gets good gover-

ALL FOR AMMA... Coimbatore Corporation Mayor Rajkumar with eighty Coimbatore Corporation Councillors at a protest against former Tamil Nadu CM J. Jayalalithaa's conviction in the disproportionate assets case, in Coimbatore on Monday.

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hile the world continues to debate over how much wine is good for you, there’s one thing no one can question — the fact that it is good for you. Whether you’re splashing it on your face to tone your skin, dipping your hair in it to make it shinier, adding it to your meals for a little antioxidant boost or simply sipping on a glass to help your heart, the benefits of wine are endless. We’re not going to tell you about the different types of wine, or how to pick one type over the other, but we are helping you celebrate this delicious drink by telling you all about the benefits you can reap from it. So, crack open a bottle, pour yourself a glass and read on...

beAUTY benefiTs PUT iT on YoUr fAce The fact that wine makes for a very good facial is no secret. These facials used to be a luxurious, exclusive treatment, but they’ve been steadily gaining popularity in recent times. Several properties of wine (which include anti-ageing and therapeutic benefits) help you de-stress, while helping to rejuvenate your skin.

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n Do it at home: It’s very easy to create a wine facial at home, but remember to steam your face first. The best wine facials include a mixture of raw egg white, honey, red wine and raw sugar. Massage this or your face for ten minutes and then wash it off with cold water. If you have sensitive skin, mix the red wine with a little rose water.

The benefiTs of wine The health benefits of wine are oft-repeated, so we’re sure that you know all about them. But, just in case your memory fails you, nutritionist Tripti Gupta gives us a refresher: n Promotes longevity. n Reduces your risk of a heart attack. n Lowers your risk of heart disease. n Reduces the risk of type-2 diabetes. n Lowers the risk of suffering from a stroke. n Lowers the risk of cataracts. n Lowers the risk of colon cancer. n Slows brain decline.

scrUb iT on Just like a wine facial, a wine scrub or exfoliant is also very good for your skin. You can also use crushed grapes if you don’t want to put wine on your skin, but a combination of grapes and wine works like a charm and removes dead cells, while improving blood circulation in your skin. n Do it at home: Mix a little grape pulp with red wine and scrub your face and body. It’s that simple, and you can do it whenever your skin needs a pick-me-up. Fabric is not the only thing that wine seems capable of staining. It can also help you get rosy cheeks! Wine can help lighten your skin

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tone, so say goodbye to pricey masks and creams and invest in a good bottle of wine instead. n Do it at home: This one is a little suspect, but it’s still a fun trick to try. Apply a few drops of wine (red of course) on your cheeks to get a natural blush. You may be visited by a few happy fruit flies though, so beware. To lighten your skin tone, mix egg, wine and honey together and use it as a pack for 20 minutes. If you want to avoid using egg, you can substitute it with yoghurt.

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impROve yOuR haiR qualiTy For thick, silky hair, use a hair mask that has been prepared with wine. It will make your hair extremely shiny and also improve its quality in the long run. n Do it at home: You don’t need to invest in expensive products, or even spend too much time on this beauty fix. All you need to do is use wine to rinse your hair out after you’ve shampooed and conditioned it. It might be expensive, but it works.

>> From using it as a marinade to preparing sauces, you can use wine in a variety of ways when you’re cooking

RemOve WRinkles If you buy organic red wine, you can be assured that it is full of antioxidants such as flavanoid. It also contains resveratrol and tannin, both of which help fight free radicals and prevent ageing. This means that wine can boost sagging skin and prevent wrinkles. It also helps lighten pigmentation. n Do it at home: All you have to do to reduce fine lines and wrinkles is apply red wine topically on your skin. Use organic wine, and do this once or twice a week.

Why is iT sO healThy? We know that wholegrain bread is healthy because it is rich in fibre and yoghurt is healthy because of its probiotic content, but have you ever wondered why red wine is so good for your health? Nutritionist Tripti Gupta explains that wine is healthy because of the various phenol and polyphenol compounds that it contains. The polyphenols present in red wine are basically antioxidants that have been shown to help protect the lining of your heart’s blood vessels and so, they can lower your risk of suffering from heart disease. Of all the compounds, researchers believe that resveratrol — a type of polyphenol that is present in red wine — is key to lending wine its health benefits. Resveratrol is a comp ound that helps prevent damage to blood vessels, reduces LDL (bad) cholesterol and also prevents your blood from clotting. All these properties help your heart, as damaged blood vessels and high LDL cholesterol have been known to lead to heart conditions. However, it must be noted that resveratrol comes from the skin of grapes — from which wine is made — and so, even eating grapes or drinking fresh grape juice can help provide similar benefits. Red wine is said to be better than white wine because it is fermented with grape skins for a longer time than its counterpart, and so, has a higher resveratrol content than white wine. There is also a new study that found that wine might be able to provide health benefits similar to those provided by diary products. The study, conducted in Spain, found the presence o f probiotics — especially a bacteria called Lactobacillus — which is usually found in dairy products such as yoghurt. The benefits of this bacteria range from healthy bowel function to possible, anti-cancer and cholesterol-lowering properties.

ReD OR WhiTe? Wondering what type of wine to pick for your beauty routine? While red wine is the most commonly used type of wine when it comes to beauty benefits, you shouldn’t forget about the white! Pick it according to your skin type. White wine contains mostly the same qualities, so its benefits are the same, just in smaller quantities. So, for very sensitive or very fair skin, white wine is a better option than red. It also depends on what benefits you want to focus on. Use red wine for its antiageing properties and use white if you want to prevent acne. Both will tone your skin, but if you’ve got dry skin you should use white wine, while oilier skin types will benefit more from red.

beauTy benefiTs pResenT in Wine Wine contains AHAs, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties that help fight acne and make your pores look smaller, as well as treat oily and congested skin. It is very rich in amino acids and can prevent sun damage and skin cancer. It also hydrates your skin, keeping it nourished and moisturised. The resveratrol content in the wine helps hair growth, prevents hair fall, reduces flakiness, dandruff and itchiness and also nourishes your scalp.

eaT yOuR Wine Drinking is not the only way to consume wine. Read on as we tell you about different ways you can include wine in your diet. n Wine ice cubes: No, this is not a party trick. This is actually a way to preserve wine (to add flavour to your recipes) without having to store and maintain wine bottles. Simply pour wine in an ice cube tray and freeze it. The next time you want to add some extra flavour to your soup or sauce, all you have to do is pop in two or three wine cubes. n marinade: Wine is a popular meat marinade — it makes your meat more flavourful and studies have shown that using a wine marinade can help reduce the cancer-causing compounds that are present in meat. To ensure that you get these anti-carcinogenic properties, you’ll need to marinate your meat for at least six hours. In case you’re wondering how to marinate the meat, try this simple recipe – one cup of red wine with a cup of oil and some seasoning. n sauté: This is an uncommon, but excellent way to add flavour to your vegetables. While sautéing your vegetables, use less oil and butter and adjust the proportions with some wine instead. Your vegetables will be crispier, juicier and more flavourful. n Reduction: This is a classic way to make sauces that taste great with shallow-fried meat. All you have to do is add a cup or two of wine (depending on the quantity of the sauce) just before you set it to simmer. Let the sauce simmer for a good 15-20 minutes to let the alcohol evaporate and allow the wine to work its magic.

The limiT We keep hearing about how the benefits of wine are only applicable when it is consumed in a moderate amount. Are you confused what the moderate amount translates to in real life? Tripti has the answer. She tells us, “When we suggest moderate consumption of wine, we are referring to approximately 150ml of wine. And since an average wine glass measures 200ml, a healthy serving of wine is ideally ¹/³ of a wine glass for up to three times a week.”

unusual uses n Dye something: Did you know that you can use wine to colour things? This wouldn’t be a very useful trick to use white wine with, but red wine can be used to dye a variety of fabric. You won’t always get the same shade, but it will lend an interesting colour to your fabrics if you heat it and let fabric sit in it for a while. n Disinfect your kitchen: Got a stain on your kitchen counter? Wine can come to the rescue! The alcohol content in wine

can disinfect your kitchen while removing stains at the same time. But, be careful around chairs and sofas, because as we’ve already told you, wine stains make a pretty permanent dye there! Get your fruits clean: Wine may be very good for your skin, hair and health, but it’s also really good for the fruits and vegetables that you consume. And, don’t worry, you won’t be drinking it in them. Because of the alcohol content of the wine, impurities on the surface of your fruits are killed, making fruits and vegetables safer to eat after they’re soaked in them. Drink it clean: Alright, maybe not as literally. You will still have to clean your wine glasses after you’ve enjoyed a few drinks in them, but wine is also a really great way to clean a dirty, spotted glass. You can even clean your windows and mirrors with it — but remember only to use slightly spoiled, white wine. Trap the flies: Have you noticed how fruit flies always seem to find their way to the rim of your wine glass? Use this against them by keeping a glass of wine on the counter, wrapped in plastic. Poke some small holes in the plastic so that the flies fall into the wine and get stuck — trapping them and getting rid of your fruit fly problem. say goodbye to grease: White wine can help you clean grease stains from around your house, again, because of its alcohol content. mop up the spill: This one is really surprising. If you spill red wine anywhere, flood the stain with white wine and quickly mop it up. One wine absorbs the other, helping you avoid a nasty mess. Sounds like a good reason to keep white wine around now, doesn’t it?!

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MUMBAI | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2014 >> Prevent fresh produce from rotting by following our simple tips

With October heat creeping up, your vegetables are going to ripen faster than usual. Yamini Walia gives you a few tips to help you keep your vegetables fresh for longer

uring the ripening process, advance. Cut them only when you will be vegetables produce a gas known using them immediately because even as ethylene. While the emission with proper storage, pre-cut vegetables may be necessary, too much of it will end will spoil faster than whole vegetables. up spoiling your vegetables. So, while your first step should be to reduce the a boUqUet of greenS production of this gas, there are several other ways to protect your vegetables and Store leafy greens or herbs in a vase or a keep them fresh for longer. Read on to jar full of water, the same way you would find out about these simple methods. preserve a bouquet of flowers. This will help them last longer and you will also have a beautiful, green Keep it clean arrangement on display in your house. The first, most important step is to keep your fridge clean. While this may not plaStic Shield sound like fun, it is absolutely necessary to With chopped vegetables ensure that your and salad greens, the vegetables have a long life. biggest issue is the Leftover residue or mould moisture. You can reduce the spores can spoil the food moisture to a minimum by stored in your fridge much faster. keeping them in a bowl covered with a paper towel and then covering the bowl with a cling film. The paper towel Steer clear from heat will absorb excess moisture. Remember to not store cut tomatoes with your salad Keep all your vegetables at a safe greens as tomatoes contain moisture that distance from your gas stove, or any other combustible appliances (such as will rot your greens quickly. toasters) that give off or emit heat. Natural gas is believed to quicken the leSS Storage ripening process of vegetables, the same way that ethylene gas can, and the heat Just like we need air circulation to from certain combustion appliances can breathe properly, vegetables also need a increase the amount of ethylene gas little breathing room. The more room which in turn speeds up the you have available in your fridge, the ripening process. better it is for your vegetables. Packed refrigerators mean poor air circulation, and this actually prevent you from UtiliSe qUicKly storing your vegetables at an optimal temperature. Avoid cutting vegetables too much in

« Know more: Is breaKfast really Important?

Two new studies, aimed at understanding the importance of eating breakfast and whether it is actually necessary to lose weight, have found no relation between eating breakfast and weight loss. Dev Goswami finds out more

e know that we’ve told you over and over again how important it is to eat breakfast if you want to stay healthy and lose weight, but there’s now a study that seems to be dispelling all those ideas. Look for instructions about losing weight or eating healthy, and a healthy breakfast is bound to be one of the top tips. But, if the following studies are anything to go by, eating breakfast might be over-hyped. Both studies were published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and both of them were targeted at answering one simple question — does eating breakfast guarantee weight loss? The answer to the question, the studies found, was no. While the first study was conducted among 33 lean adults for six weeks, the second one was a much more comprehensive one, studying around 300 overweight people. The 300 people were divided into three groups — the first group wasn’t allowed to eat breakfast, the second group had to eat breakfast, while the third formed the control group, eating a standard, healthy diet.

>> While a delicious breakfast will certainly wake you up, it won’t help you lose weight

The study found that after 16 weeks of following this routine, the groups displayed absolutely no difference in weight. David Allison, one of the researchers of the study, was quoted as saying, “Our simple question was (when it comes to weight loss), does it help to eat breakfast? And the answer seems to be probably not.” However, he does emphasise on the fact that the study didn’t include specific foods and only studied obese subjects. This basically means that the effects of eating different kinds of food, as well as the benefits of eating breakfast among those who are underweight or the disadvantage of skipping it among those who maintain a balanced weight is not something that the study shed light on. So, should you stop making an effort to have a healthy breakfast every day? Not yet. The researchers admit that the results need more investigation and the idea itself needs more research. Also, as researchers said, the study only focussed on the connection between breakfast and weight loss and not on whether eating breakfast is healthy in general.

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Tone your skin Whether you’re buying rosewater or making some at home, there is no denying that it is a great toner! All you have to do is dip a cotton ball in the water and wipe your face gently. You can use it to remove dirt, take off your makeup at night and even as a pore tightening tool.

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clear a uTi Whether it’s a bladder infection, urinary tract infection or kidney problems, roses can help solve them all. They are also very helpful as a spasm reliever, in your respiratory system, for your intestines and also to balance hormones. Roses promote circulation, so they are good for your heart too.

3 GeT rid oF dark circles While the best way to get rid of dark circles is to make sure that you’re getting enough rest, you can also use roses to soothe the skin under your eyes. They will soothe, tighten and lighten the area, helping you get rid of dark circles and puffy eyes.

sTay saFe From The sun Prevent sun damage and keep your skin protected from harmful UV rays by using rose on your skin. The flower contains a high amount of vitamin C, which works as a great antioxidant. drink a cup oF Tea If you’ve ever followed Ayurvedic medicine, you already know that rose is known for its calming and detoxifying properties. Use it in tea (hot or iced) to get the most benefits. Remember to use organic, edible roses because regular ones might contain harmful pesticides. Roses also help combat depression and anxiety and strengthen your digestive system.

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ease inFlammaTion Whether you’re affected by redness, or a simple skin irritation, the calming properties of rose will help soothe it. And, because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it can also help combat skin disorders such as roseca and eczema.

GeT smooTher skin Forget rose products and rose water. Simple use the petals to moisturise your skin. Rub a few (clean) rose petals on your face. The oils from the flower will keep your skin soft and smooth. They also help to soothe sensitive skin.

In the past, we’ve helped you find out whether you’re having a healthy morning and whether your day is being affected by bad lifestyle habits. Today, Dev Goswami brings you a few questions that will help you find out whether the way you work and how you treat yourself at work is contributing to your poor health

condiTion your hair Because of the natural conditioning properties of rose, it’s not just a good moisturiser, it’s also a great conditioner! Add a few drops of rose water to your regular conditioner to help boost hair growth and keep your hair soft and lustrous.

Take time to stop and smell the roses — and then use the petals for these great hair, skin and health benefits, says Rhea Dhanbhoora

Most of us wake up feeling groggy and mildly disoriented. But, people who suffer from sleep drunkenness take this to the next level. Shirley Mistry suggests that you take this quiz to see if you suffer from the condition

FiGhT a breakouT Stressing about an acne breakout is only going to make it worse. Instead, use roses to fight the breakout. Roses contain antibacterial properties, so incorporating them into your skincare regime will help prevent and soothe acne.

sooThe yourselF You don’t even have to drink or apply rose on your skin to get its benefits. There’s a reason stopping to smell the roses is such common advice — because it really works! The aromatic properties in roses can help boost your libido, as well as calm and soothe your mind.

1. Do you feel sluggish and unable to work merely one or two hours after you reach your office? a. Yes. b. No.

You often turn off your alarm, but have no recollection of doing so. a. True. b. False. When you wake up, you find it hard to immediately identify your surroundings, even if you are familiar with them. a. True. b. False.

3. Do you have more than two cups of coffee every morning? a. Yes. b. No.

Sometimes, you wake up and can’t remember a single thing that has happened a day or two ago. a. True. b. False.

4. Do you constantly shifting in your seat, because you find it hard to sit comfortably in your chair? a. Yes. b. No.

You suffer from frequent bouts of anxiety, stress and depression. a. True. b. False.

rom working out every day to eating right, we’re sure you know the basics of leading a healthy life. But, being part of the rat race in a city like Mumbai means that even if you know what’s good for you, more often than not, you’ll be inadvertently doing what is bad for you. So, you know that you shouldn’t be stressed — but does your job cause you to toss and turn at night, chase after deadlines and drive you crazy? If you hesitated even for a second before answering that question — whether you said yes or no, it doesn’t matter — we recommend you take this quiz to see whether your work habits are unhealthy. Then, take a look at our simple tips to find out how to stay healthy during the hours you spend at the office.

2. Would you say that you sometimes make silly mistakes at work because you’re under a lot of pressure? a. Yes. b. No.

People have told you that you tend to walk into doors and walls soon after you wake up, without realising it. a. True. b. False.

healthy at work?

>> If you sleep walk a lot, you may suffer from sleep drunkenness

mosTly as We’re sorry to break it to you, but if you selected option A as your answer to most of our questions, in all likelihood, you suffer from sleep drunkenness. Not knowing where you are, forgetting small things for a few hours and walking into doors and walls are all common indicators of this condition. These episodes are more frequent when you are stressed and the condition is usually linked with other sleeping and mental disorders, so visit your doctor immediately, to help treat the condition. mosTly bs Congratulations! You seem to be safe from sleep drunkenness. However, don’t be alarmed if you suffer from a one-off episode of sleep drunkenness, as severe exhaustion can cause it to strike occasionally. However, if you do know someone who suffers from this sleep disorder, help them out by pointing out the condition to them.

>> Sitting in an uncomfortable position can adversely affect your health in the long run

5. While working at your computer or laptop, is your head usually bent to ensure that you can look into your monitor? a. Yes. b. No. 6. Do you get up and take a short break every hour or so? a. No. b. Yes. 7. Would you say that you get into a shouting match with your colleagues at least once every day? a. Yes. b. No. 8. Do you end up eating at your desk because you can’t find enough time to take a proper

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When you consider the fact that you spend close to eight hours every day at your office desk, it won’t be hard to appreciate how important it is that you maintain correct posture. Make sure that your desk, chair and monitor are aligned so that your head is in a straight line with your screen and your elbows can rest comfortably on your desk. Another important aspect when it comes to sitting in your chair is to make sure you have ample back support. The lower back of your chair (towards the seat) should have a protruding bump to support the small of your back. If your office doesn’t have such chairs, use a cushion to provide the support.

cuT down on The caFFeine

We know that we promised not to talk about what you eat and drink, but this is important. Drinking too much caffeine can not only harm your health, it can also make you unproductive. Drink more than three-four cups of coffee and instead of feeling alert, you’ll end up feeling dehydrated, tired and drowsy.

lunch break? a. Yes. b. No. 9. During your breaks, or even after work, do conversations with your colleagues revolve around your work? a. Yes. b. No. 10. Does your boss often call you after work hours to get an update or talk about an important assignment? a. Yes. b. No. 11. Do you get foggy-eyed a lot through your work day? a. Yes. b. No.

mosTly as You are stressed, overworked and even sit in an extremely unhealthy position! We are not going to comment about your overall lifestyle, but as far as the hours you spend at work are concerned — and they take up most of your day — you’re doing your body more harm than good. If all your answers were ‘a,’ you need to overhaul your work habits and change your schedule immediately, because you’re heading towards a nervous breakdown. Read our box below to find out about a few things that you need to be wary of when it comes to your work habits. mosTly bs You don’t need to worry about your work making you unhealthy, because as far as we can tell, your habits are good for your health. You aren’t too stressed, you make sure to take periodic breaks and sit in a healthy posture — all of which is extremely valuable to leading a healthy life. Continue working the way that you do and make sure not to pick up bad habits in the future.

So, you feel like you need to revamp the way you work? We’re sure you are aware of the more obvious steps such as drinking enough water and eating right — so we won’t harp on that. But, keep the following points in mind as well. cuT ouT The sTress

If you have answered ‘a’ to most of the questions in this quiz, you seem like a person who is always stressed out and on the verge of a breakdown. Being stressed doesn’t just affect your health — it also manifests in your work in the form of mistakes and fights with colleagues, which just stress you out further. So, take a vacation if you need to, or take an hour every day to indulge in your favourite hobby to ensure that you are free from stress.

break away

First of all, it is important to take a break every hour so that your body gets some physical activity and your eyes get some much needed rest. A break will also help you take your mind off work, which will help you focus better. Similarly, once you finish with work for the day, try to avoid thinking of or being surrounded by work. Don’t talk to your colleagues about work and try to see if you can talk to your boss before you leave for the day. Being surrounded by work 24x7 will also leave you with very little time for yourself — which can lead to depression and a lack of motivation.

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« Know more: new-age desKs help your health

>> Keeping your back straight and your knees in line with your toes can help you get the best benefits out of your exercise routine, while keeping injuries at bay

Standing desks promise to help you get fitter and healthier while you work. Shirley Mistry tells you whether these new-age desks really help and whether you should buy into the fad

f you are among the millions and millions of people who sit in one position throughout the day, buried under a pile of desk work, you already know that your sedentary lifestyle isn’t good for you. Apart from slowing down your metabolism and piling on the kilos, it has now also been linked to a higher risk of cancer. This is where new-age desks, such as the standing desk, come into play. A standing desk is simply a tall table, at which you can stand and work, as opposed to sitting and slouching all day. Standing for longer durations of time is known to reduce your risk of heart, cancer, diabetes and of course, obesity. A host of studies that have been conducted over the past few years, suggest that standing at your desk reduces your risk of obesity significantly, as your metabolic rate never drops. Similarly, another study showed a direct link between standing for long durations of time and a marked improvement among those suffering from type-2 diabetes. Another study showed that those who sat for long durations of time (two hours or more), were at a 34% higher risk of suffering from a heart failure as compared to people who walk and stand for long durations of time. As far as cancer is concerned, a study has found, that those who sit the entire day, have a higher quantity of C-reactive protein and so, are at a higher risk of cancer, as opposed to people who stand. While standing is better than sitting, walking is definitely a step better than simply standing. This is where the hamster desk comes into play. A massive rotating wheel hosts a desk, replete with a computer. You can walk inside the wheel, while working. Obviously this desk helps you stay fit as you are constantly exercising and it is believed that even when it is set at a very slow speed, you end up walking around 1.5km to 2km every hour, all while performing standard desk-based tasks. Not only will you be fitter, people who have used a standing desk or a treadmill desk (a variation of the hamster desk) report that they feel fitter, more focused and productive all day long. >> A standing desk can help you prevent cancer and heart disease!

Form matters

hether you like working out at a gym or at home, one of the most common ways to go wrong with your exercises is with your form. Good posture will help you target specific muscles, get the most benefits from your workout and keep you safe from injuries. Before we delve into maintaining the perfect posture with various everyday exercises, we just have to tell you about this lovely tip that Shane D’souza, master trainer at Inch by Inch, Versova, gave us. He says, “Remember that an average person spends roughly seven hours a day sitting. This means that no amount of good posture while exercising will come to your rescue if you don’t sit in the correct posture.” Read on, as he tells us about how to achieve the perfect posture for a few common exercises.

Push-uPs With push-ups, it is imperative that you hold your body in a straight line. Shane recommends that you actively try to contract your trunk (torso) muscles, so that your neck, back and hips are in a straight line. Your hands should be slightly more than shoulder-width apart and you should lower yourself towards the floor till your elbows are bent at a 90° angle. While lowering or pushing up your body, make sure that torso doesn’t sag towards the floor and contract your muscles to keep your body straight.

barbell is on your shoulders and that your feet are shoulder-width apart with toes pointing straight. While lowering yourself, aim to bend your knees between a 45° and 90° angle. Make sure that your knees stay behind your toes and use your hips to raise your body back up.

Bench Press Shane tells us that most gym injuries happen while performing bench press because it is an exercise that is performed often. He also adds that using a thumbless grip (thumbs not holding the bar, and hovering in the air) is another reason you might end up injuring yourself. So, grip the bar with your fingers, as well as your thumb. Hold the bar with your hands placed slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and lower the bar until it is just above your chest. Shane recommends that you use a spotter (a trainer can function as a spotter) who can help ensure that you don’t go wrong with the grip or get stuck with the bar on your chest.

Lunges Shane tells us that a common mistake that you can make while with lunges is allowing your knees to lean over your toes. This puts a lot of pressure on your knees and can cause injuries. Apart from that, you can follow the same instructions that we gave you for squats, as the two exercises are similar.

crunches While performing crunches, you must curl up till your shoulders are a few inches from the floor. Remember to avoid letting your neck tuck into your chest — Shane recommends that you either imagine or place an actual tennis ball between your chin and your chest, which will help you avoid pressurising your neck. Another aspect that you must take care of, is holding your head steady and not letting it jerk. Finally, remember that your abs should be doing all the work. If you feel even a slight strain in your neck, you’re performing this exercise wrong.

Jogging

squats One common mistake you might be making while performing a squat is holding the barbell on your neck — this is quite dangerous and you could end up spraining your neck. Ensure that the

When it comes to working out, correct form or posture, is extremely important — not only so you can get the best possible benefits, but also so that you can stay injury-free. Dev Goswami brings you a guide

>> Using a thumb-less grip while exercising on a bench press is a common, silly mistake

Jogging, running and walking are all great exercises, as they boost your stamina and cardiovascular health. However, if you don’t pay attention to your form, you won’t get the benefits associated with jogging. One of the easiest ways to achieve the best form is gaze straight ahead at the horizon, instead of the road or track. Your body will instinctively keep your neck and back straight — something that is important when it comes to jogging or walking. You should land somewhere between your heel and midfoot and not on your toes and remember to let your hands swing naturally to help preserve momentum.

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Tricky Triclosan Triclosan, an ingredient that is widely used in several healthcare products, is actually quite harmful for you. Shirley Mistry & Yamini Walia tell you why

riclosan is an ingredient that is commonly found in everyday products such as toothpaste, deodorant and even handwash. It is an anti-bacterial agent, and toothpaste companies incorporate it into their product because it is believed to prevent gingivitis. It is also a mild antiinflammatory, which is also why it is used in toothpastes, as it can prevent swollen gums. Apart from these three major products, triclosan also finds its way into soaps, creams and other bath products. But, triclosan, which was once thought of as a seemingly harmless ingredient, is now coming into the spotlight for its harmful effects. Take a look at some of the most common concerns that have been raised regarding the use of triclosan.

hormone imBalanCe Studies have shown that when you use a product that contains triclosan, your skin absorbs 7-8% of it. Also, because it doesn’t break down easily, it remains in your body for long and its harmful effects last longer as well. A study conducted by Toxicological Sciences, found that triclosan mimics estrogen and so, can increase your risk of breast cancer. It was also found that triclosan

decreases the concentration of thyroid hormones in your body.

musCle funCtion A study conducted at the University of California Davis, found that triclosan can hamper your muscles from functioning properly. It also pointed out that the substance has the ability to increase your risk of suffering from cardiac disorders. As part of the study, fish and mice were exposed to the substance. After exposure to a single dose, it was noted that muscle functions of the mice were reduced by 25% and their grip strength by 18%. The fish were affected as well, as their swimming abilities became significantly poorer.

is it a pestiCide Yes, you read that right. When triclosan was initially discovered (in 1969), it was registered as a pesticide with the US Environment Protection Agency. Apart from being omnipresent in bath and body products, it is also used in making conveyor belts, fire hoses, adhesives, fabrics, plastics (toys, toothbrushes) and carpeting. An ingredient that is used to manufacture these products, certainly can’t be that safe to consume!

>> Sleep drunkenness can cause you to loose control over yourself

opt out While there is no ruling on whether riclosan can be included in bath and body products, you can still choose not to use products that contain it. Since around 150 different products contain triclosan, it may take you a while to find alternatives. However, if a product label boasts of it being anti-bacterial, chances are that it contains triclosan. While it will take you a few extra minutes to scan the ingredients list, it is always better to be safe than sorry.

expert speak While research, studies and a US agency suggests otherwise, our experts believe that triclosan is not that harmful. We spoke to two doctors and here’s what they had to say: “While studies and animal trials on rats/ mice have shown triclosan ingestion in large amounts to be harmful, we advise patients in our practice to use only a pea-sized amount of toothpaste, and rinse thoroughly after brushing to avoid ingestion. So, as long as you avoid eating toothpaste, it should not be cause for concern." — Dr. Tina Chhatpar, dental surgeon, Dentissimo Dental Care and Spa “Triclosan is an anti-germ ingredient. If it is present in small quantities and not ingested, it is safe. At our clinic, we usually advise its use to individuals above the age of six, as we are sure that they will not swallow it. In fact, products such as Colgate Total Toothpaste, contain just 0.3% triclosan and its use has been approved by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other authorities in Europe as well as Asia." — Dr. Varsha Daryanani, proprietor of Crown Corner

Bandra worli sea turns pink As part of a breast cancer initiative that has been taking place for the past three years, the Bandra Worli Sea Link will be illuminated in pink till October 10 this year. Every evening, from 7.30pm onwards, the iconic sea bridge will be lit up with pink lights. This is a part of the Estée Lauder Companies Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign (BCA), which sees prominent landmarks around the world such as the Empire State Building (New York), Sydney Opera House (Sydney), Louvre Museum (Paris), Burj Al-Arab (Dubai), Beijing

Olympic Pool (Beijing) and the Cristo Redentor (Rio), amongst others, sporting a pink shade to support the cause. Over 20 years of its existence, BCA has raised over $53 million (around `326 crores) to support global research, education and medical services for breast cancer. The initiative at Bandra Worli Sea Link is a collaboration between the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation, which maintains the bridge, and BCA. You can also support the cause by connecting

with them on their social media networks. For each message shared, BCA will donate `100 to local charities: Women’s Cancer Initiative — Tata Memorial Hospital and Indian Cancer Society — Cancer Sahyog — which is subject to a maximum limit of `10,00,000. Be a part of the initiative Share a message on the following: l Honour someone whose support has brought strength.

l Share an uplifting message for those affected by breast cancer. l Pledge to take small individual actions to prevent Breast Cancer — agree to see a doctor regularly, get an annual mammogram if you’re over 40, make healthy lifestyle changes, help raise funds for breast cancer.

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Dear Barbara, I have never had an acne problem (even when I was in my teens) and I’ve always been blessed with healthy, clear skin. However, I’m now in my late twenties and have suddenly noticed small bumps on my nose. They are not blackheads and are not painful or troublesome. However, they do look unsightly and I’m beginning to get quite bothered because no facewash or exfoliant is helping me get rid of them. Help! — saumya Kapur, mahim Dear saumya, You clearly don’t have blackheads. It looks like you’re suffering from white heads. You are lucky to have escaped pesky pimples when you were a teenager, but white heads are actually a type of acne! Simply put, they are just like blackheads, but the opening is so small, that the sebum they contain isn’t oxidised. But, it is simple to treat white heads. Apart from using a scrub once or twice a week, steaming the area will help enlarge the pores and clear white heads. If you feel that you can’t do this yourself, head to a salon and opt for a facial as it involves removing blackheads and white heads. Apart from keeping your skin clean, wear minimal makeup, as wearing too much makeup for prolonged periods of time can also clog your pores and cause white heads. >> To clear white heads, try wearing minimal makeup at all times

seasonal skincare Whether they’re seasonal or otherwise, sudden changes in the weather can make your skin either dry and itchy, or oily and acne prone. To prevent your skin from breaking out, Yamini Walia suggests you switch up your daily beauty regime

Dear Barbara, I have a lot of scars that were caused by the pimples I had when I was a teenager. I have tried a lot of expensive face packs and creams to get rid of them. However, nothing has helped and even home remedies such as tomato and lemon juice haven’t done the trick. In fact, because I have dry skin, these juices actually make it even more dry and cause white patches. What should I do? — shaleena Naik, santacruz (w) Dear shaleena, There is a rather simple solution to your problem. Skip the expensive creams and rub a slice of raw potato all over your face, focusing on your scars. Potatoes contain enzymes that help fade red patches and reduce the appearance of blemishes. Also, because potato juice isn’t acidic in nature, it won’t dry out your skin either. Not only is this method pocket-friendly, it will give you results in as quickly as two weeks!

uffering from a cold, cough or fever often means that your body is reacting to a sudden change in weather. However, seasonal weather changes can also adversely affect your skin. Dr. Rickson Pereira, consultant dermatologist at Dermatherapie Centre, Skin, Hair and Laser Clinic, tells us, “Some common skin problems experienced during such times are fungal infections, boils, eczema, pimples and sunburns. Your scalp and hair are also affected, resulting in an itchy scalp, hairfall and damage to hair texture.” But, don’t worry, because there are several ways by which you can protect your skin from the atrocities of the climate.

CleaNser ChaNge The first prerequisite for dealing with change in climate is opting for a new cleanser. If your skin is oily, it will tend to become dry during weather change and similarly, if your skin is dry it will become oily. Dr. Rickson suggests, “For cleansing, use mild cleansers or body washes to

minimise skin irritation. In case of active eczemas, it is better to avoid all soaps and detergents until your skin heals.”

shower CheCK Hot showers cause the maximum damage to your skin. They make your skin dry, so we suggest that you bathe using lukewarm water, so that you don’t feel too cold or hot, and keep your skin nourished and healthy. Having a cold water bath is not good for your skin either, as it can make your skin flaky.

moisturise less During warmer weather, moisturising with a creamy lotion is not advisable. You need to change your moisturiser or stop using one altogether. Instead, opt for a well-formulated toner, gel or serum to fulfil your skin’s hydration requirements. Dr. Rickson tells us, “Moisturise your skin at bedtime with a light, water-based moisturiser to hydrate your skin without making it feel greasy. A cream or serum containing vitamin C, hyaluronic acid or retinol can also be used at bedtime to provide anti-ageing, antioxidant and skin-repairing benefits.”

exfoliate less While exfoliation is necessary, too much of it is bad for your skin. It can damage your skin and strip it of its natural oils. So, exfoliate your skin only once a week, so that the natural oils in your skin don’t evaporate. As far as possible, use natural ingredients such as milk and flour for exfoliation.

hyDrate more Water can save your skin from all sorts of problems. So, drink as much water as possible. Increase your intake of water to eight to 10 glasses a day. This will make your skin glow and will protect it from the bad weather.

use a suNsCreeN A sunscreen is an absolute necessity throughout the year. Whether it’s cold or hot, a good sunscreen can save your skin from sun damage in all kinds of weather. If your skin is too oily, we suggest you use a mattifying skin lotion or combine your sunscreen with foundation and powder to make it look less greasy. Dr. Rickson says, “It’s important to wear a sunscreen on all exposed areas of your body. Use a broad spectrum (as it protects against both UVA & UVB) sunscreen, and make sure that it contains a physical blocker (zinc oxide or titanium dioxide).”

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N IN THE DOCK... British businessman Shiren Dewani appears in the high court in Cape Town, South Africa on Monday. Dewani faces charges of orchestrating the killing of his wife Anni Dewani, while on honeymoon in the country four years ago. AP/PTI

UK bishop quits after affair

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of a British bishop who stood down after admitting to an affair with a married parishioner, the Vatican said on Monday. "The Holy Father Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Kieran Conry from the dioceses of Arundel and Brighton," a statement said. Conry, 64, had said in a letter to his parishioners that he had veered from the precepts of the Catholic church but underscored that his actions "were not illegal and did not involve minors."

EW YORK: Days after it published an offensive cartoon mocking India's successful Mars mission, The New York Times today apologised saying it was not trying to "impugn" India but was highlighting that space programmes are no longer the exclusive domain of rich, Western countries. "A large number of readers have complained about a recent editorial cartoon in The International New York Times, about India's foray into space exploration. The intent of the cartoonist, Heng Kim Song, was to highlight how space exploration is no longer the exclusive domain of rich, Western countries," Andrew Rosenthal, NYT's Editorial Page Editor said in a Facebook post. "We apologise to readers who were offended by the choice of images in this cartoon. Heng was in no way trying to impugn India, its government or its citizens. We appreciate that readers have shared their

feedback, which we welcome," Rosenthal said adding that Singapore-based uses images and text "often in a provocative way" to make observations about international affairs, reports PTI.

The September 28 cartoon shows an Indian man, along with a bull, wearing a short "dhoti" and a shirt with the words 'India', knocking on the door to a room that has a sign 'Elite Space Club'.

Inside the room are two Western men reading a newspaper with the headline 'India's Mars Mission. Incidentally the cartoon came on the day India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in New York addressing thousands of IndianAmericans from the podium of the Madison Square Garden. Modi had on the previous day addressed the United Nations General Assembly and addressed several thousand people at a global citizen festival in Central Park. Several people had hit back at the newspaper and commented on the social media website that the paper should publish the apology instead of apologising on a Facebook page. "You Should apologise for the Racist Cartoon on your News Paper..Apologising in Facebook is not Enough," said one Facebook user. Another person said that a large number of scientists working at NASA are Indians. Several Facebook users said the cartoon should be removed from the newsppaer's website.

Romario easily wins senate seat in Brazil

RIO DE JANEIRO: Former star striker Romario has been elected a senator in Brazil, continuing his endeavor into politics. Romario received more than 4.5 million votes in Rio de Janeiro, the most ever in the state. He had 63 percent of the total, ahead of former Rio mayor Cesar Maia, his closest contender with 20 per cent.

BROTHERS IN ARMS... Pakistani Muslim cleric Tahir-ul-Qadri (center right), greets opposition politician Imran Khan after prayers for Eid al-Adha, or Feast of Sacrifice, outside a parliament building, where anti-government protesters are camped out, in Islamabad, on Monday. AP/PTI

Marriage, a plus for Nobel winners

Twin blasts kill 30 Kurdish fighters in Syria

BEIRUT: Twin truck bombings by jihadists killed at least 30 Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) fighters and security officers on Monday in Syria's Hasakeh. "At least 30 members of the YPG and asayesh were killed when two Islamic State suicide bombers detonated their trucks at Hasakeh," Syrian Observatory for Human Rights chief Abdel Rahmans said.

25 killed, 40 injured in Nepal bus accident

KATHMANDU: At least 25 people were killed and 40 others injured, many of them critically, when a crowded passenger bus veered off a hilly road and plunged around 300 metres into a gorge in western Nepal on Monday.

PROTESTS FIZZLE OFF... Barricades set up by pro-democracy student protesters block the main road in the Mong Kok area in Hong Kong, on Monday. Student-led protests for democratic reforms in Hong Kong shrank on Monday but a few hundred demonstrators remained camped out in the streets, vowing to keep up the pressure until the government responds to their demands. AP/PTI

TOCKHOLM: Norwegian scientists May-Britt and Edvard Moser, co-winners of the Nobel Prize in Medicine on Monday, join a century-old tradition of couples whose marriages may have propelled them towards the coveted prize. "We have the same vision, we love to understand and we do that by talking to each other, talking to other people and then try to address the questions we are interested in," MayBritt Moser told the Nobel Foundation Monday when asked about the role of marriage in her research. "And to be able to discuss this when you get an idea on the spot instead of plan a meeting in one or two or three weeks, that makes a huge difference," she added. The Mosers were the fifth couple to win a Nobel since the prize began in 1901, and the fourth to win one together. French scientist Marie Curie and her husband Pierre were the first in

(LtoR): Professor John O'Keefe, Norway's May-Britt Moser and Edvard Moser. It was announced in Stockholm on Monday that the three are the joint winners of the 2014 Nobel Prize for Medicine. AP/PTI 1903 when they won the physics prize, followed three decades later by their daughter Irene Joliot-Curie, who was the 1935 chemistry prize co-laureate with her husband Frederic Joliot. The US-Czech couple Gerty and Carl Cori were joint winners of the

medicine prize in 1947. Gerty Cori was also the first female medicine prize winner. Swedish economist Gunnar Myrdal was a co-winner of the prize for economics in 1974, and eight years later his wife Alva Myrdal, a sociologist, was among the recipi-

ents of the peace prize. Gustav Kaellstrand, senior curator at the Nobel Museum in Stockholm, told AFP that laureates tend to be good at "surrounding themselves with other smart and open people" and that he expected to see more couples in the future. "Married couples are often a good team, they can bounce ideas back and forth inside and outside the laboratory," he said. "And that's good because the best ideas don't necessarily come when you're sitting in the lab." Nobel-winning couples do not only spur each other on, he added, some also have a knack for creating Nobel winning kids six winners were the children of laureates. "Laureates know how to find a creative setting that fosters. And their children, who grow up in that creative setting... Have natural access to the research world." (AFP) ANP

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TOP VIEW The determination shown by the new government at the Centre to provide an impetus to growth along with reviving the 'feel good' factor has sent the business confidence index soaring for the second quarter in a row.

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Markets Turn Volatile

NSE India: CNX Nifty — Daily Market Report for: Tuesday (October 7, 2014) (Based on the activity of the previous trading day) by Dominic Rebello

REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY: The Nifty fell marginally on Wednesday (October 01, 2014) a net 19.25 points (0.24%) and closed at the 7945 point level. The market opened down at the 7960 points level. It then rose sharply into the green and registered the day’s high at the 7977 points level at 9.20 a.m. The index then declined into the red and turned into a range bound movement until 12.20 p.m. It then declined further and registered the day’s low at the 7936 points level at 12.38 p.m. The index then rose and turned into a range bound movement until closing at the day. The Nifty witnessed a volatile session and moved in a range of 41 points. Sentiment was bearish and amongst the 50 Nifty stocks 34 were losers, while 16 were gainers. Substantial buying was witnessed in IT and technology stocks, while substantial selling was witnessed in oil & gas and FMCG stocks.

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

Support Levels: For short-term traders the immediate main support is at the 7816 points level. The next support is at the 7615 points level.

Resistance Levels The immediate main resistance is at the 8138 points level. The next resistance is at the 8246 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 = 7953 (This is the level where the trend is TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: likely to change during intra-day). Volume: Volume (Qty shares) increased 0.74%. This change is small Support (1) = 7929. Support (2) = 7912. and indicates a moderate participation by investors. Resistance (1) = 7970. Market Breadth: Resistance (2) = 7994. Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was negative. Amongst OUTLOOK FOR TODAY: all the traded stocks, 603 were gainers, 948 were losers On Japanese candlestick patterns the index has formed and 43 remained unchanged. a third consecutive doji pattern. This indicates that the indecisiveness amongst investors continues. The Slow Stochastic Indicator: next candle formation will confirm whether the bias is The Slow Stochastic Oscillator has declined in the neutral towards the buy or sell side of the market. zone. However, the index has dropped above its 5-day’s The Slow K line in the Stochastic Oscillator is above the moving average. Further, the index is now below its 5, slow D line (positive if it continues). 15 and 25 day’s moving average and all the three averages are negatively trended. All these indicate a negRSI Indicator: ative bias. The velocity parameters are neutrally The RSI is above the 40 level but is now declining (negatrended. Investors are advised to avoid buying at curtive if it continues). rent levels. MACD Indicator: Work with strict stop losses on all positions The MACD is above zero and is declining (negative if it continues). It is below its 9-day Average (negative). ADX Indicator & DI Lines: The +DI line is below the –DI line and both lines are flat. No signal here. The ADX is falling while the Market Index is falling, which indicates that the present down trend is decreasing in strength. MOVING AVERAGES (TREND INDICATORS) The index: Has dropped below its 5-day average (at 7949) Negative. Is below its 15-day average (at 8019) Negative. Is below its 25-day average (at 8040) Negative. Is above its 200-day average (at 7037) 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.

The World Trade Centre Mumbai and All India Association of Industries recently conducted a session at the WTO Public Forum 2014, Geneva on "Fostering Skills and Jobs through Trade Liberalisation in Developing Economies' . The session was attended by over 200 delegates from various countries. Various speakers like Rajesh Aggarwal, Director of the Division of Business & Institutional support and Chief, Business & Trade Facilitation Section, International Trade Centre (ITC), Geneva, Switzerland, Prof. Joseph Francois, Professor of International Economics, University of Bern, Managing Director (incoming), World Trade Institute, Bern, Switzerland, Ms. Azita Berar Awad, Director, Employment Policy Department, International Labour Organisation (ILO), Geneva, Switzerland, Vijay Kalantri, Vice Chairman, World Trade Centre Mumbai, Director - WTCA Board, New York, President, All India Association of Industries, Ricardo Melendez- Ortiz, CEO, International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD), Geneva Switzerland and Ken Ash, Director for Trade and Agriculture, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Paris, France were present at the summit

Aditya Birla Group’s ‘Bid to Build’ J&K

An online auction that coincides with the Joy of Giving week,has been initiated by the Aditya Birla Group, to help rebuild Jammu and Kashmir after the recent floods that wrecked the state and rendered many homeless. Through this auction, the Aditya Birla Group aims to raise funds for those affected, and help rebuild their homes and lives. The auction 'J&K Bid to Build' will be held on StoryLTD, a service of auction house Saffronart, from October 8–9. Bidding on lots will begin at 7:00 p.m. on October 8 at www.storyltd.com.

Godrej Announces Affordable Housing Project In Badlapur

Godrej Properties, the real estate development arm of the Godrej Group, has entered into a Development Management Agreement to develop a property situated in Badlapur, Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).The project will offer approximately 0.12 million square meters (1.3 million sq. ft.) of saleable area. It will be developed as an affordable housing project. Says Pirojsha Godrej, Managing Director & CEO, Godrej Properties,s “We are happy to add this new project in Badlapur, which strengthens our development portfolio in Mumbai. We will seek to ensure that this project delivers an outstanding lifestyle for all its residents.”

Lanxess Bags Award From Indian Chemical Council

Lanxess India, acknowledged for its exceptional work in the area of water resource management has bagged an award for Water Resource Management in Chemical Industry. was handed over to Namitesh Roy Choudhary, Vice Presidentt and Subhat Kumar Jindal, General Manager, Lanxess India at the hands of Ananth Kumar, Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers, and Padma Vibhushan Dr. Anil Kakodkar, Former Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission of India in the presence of other dignitaries from the chemical industry.

Lijjat Papad Appoints Office Bearers

The Managing Committee Meeting of Shri Mahila Griha Udyog Lijjat Papad which was held on 1st October 2014 appointed the following office bearers for the year 2014-15. Swati R. Paradkar – President, Pratibha E. SawantVice-President, Sharda D. Kubal-Secretary, Priyanka G. Redkar- Secretary, Sheetal S. Koyande- Treasurer and Namita N. Sakpal- Treasurer

Nearly 9.87 Lakh Companies Active In India

India might have more than 14 lakh registered companies but only about 9.87 lakh entities were active at the end of August, according to official data. Out of the total registered companies, nearly 2.60 lakh have been closed down while thousands of entities are in the process of winding up.

BROKERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS J P Morgan calls a ‘Buy’ on State Bank Of India CMP: Rs. 2423 Target Rs. 2700

CIMB calls a ‘Sell’ on Bharti Infratel CMP: Rs. 282 Target Rs. 264

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HSBC Sees Several Positives For Economy Is Recovering; That’s Certain! Market; Overweight On India NEWS FLASH

Ingram to start iPhone 6 pre-booking in 24 cities from today NIIT Ltd appoints Rahul Patwardhan as the next CEO Global coffee exports drop 1.22% in Aug MMTCPAMP awarded 'Best Refinery' at the 2nd India International Bullion Summit VVF Launches ‘Bacter Shield Handwash’ Sebi to enhance focus on use of Hindi.

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lobal brokerage HSBC yesterday said it is "overweight" on India and the government's reform momentum is likely to drive positive news flow for the market that would help in sustaining the current market momentum. It said sticky inflation level, however, remains a cause for "concern". Inflation has seen some moderation in the recent past, falling from doubledigit figures in 2013 to 7.8% yearon-year in August. "We are overweight on India. We see several positives for the market, including structural reforms, supportive monetary policy, a decline in the cost of equity and a favourable corporate earnings outlook," HSBC said, adding that "this

should help sustain the current market momentum". Meanwhile, several reform initiatives are lined up -- including FDI in railway infrastructure, defence and insurance; and energy sector reforms. India is also considering 'big ticket' divestments in government-owned companies, which should help lower its budget deficit. Though at this stage, elevated equity valuations are a concern, the consensus is currently expecting earnings growth to come in at 15.3% for 2014 and 16% for 2015. On September 26, Standard & Poor's improved India's outlook to stable from negative saying the new political formation at the Centre has capacity to push reforms and put the country back on high growth trajectory. After taking over as Prime Min-

ister in May, Modi has launched host of initiatives, including 'Make in India' campaign to ease business environment and fetch FDI. Moreover, a decline in bond yields expected over the next two years could drive the cost of equity lower. HSBC’s rates strategist Himanshu Malik expects that the high inflation premium priced into India rates could soon change as the central bank switches to a medium-term inflation target of 2-6%. This, in turn, could trigger a fall in 10-year Indian government bond yields to 7.5% over the next 12 months and to 6-6.5% within 2-3 years, he said. "We believe this will be positive for Indian equities as it will lower the cost of equity for investors," the report said.

Investor Wealth Zooms Over `23 Lakh Crore In 2014

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tock market investors have become richer by over Rs 23.33 lakh crore so far this year, as 25.49 % rally in the benchmark Sensex has helped the total valuation of all the BSE listed firms reach close to Rs 94 lakh crore. In contrast, investors' wealth had surged by over Rs 1 lakh crore to Rs 70,44,431 crore in 2013. At present, the total market capitalisation (m-cap) of BSE listed companies stands at Rs 93,77,672 crore, about Rs 6.22 lakh short of the Rs 100 lakh crore milestone. The Sensex has gained 25.49 % from December,31 to October,1 and

touched its life-time high of 27,319.85 on September,8. Positive investor sentiment following the formation of new government at the Centre and strong foreign fund inflows have been driving the domestic equity markets, experts said. "The undercurrent of the stock market is bullish although stocks are currently in the consolidation phase and buying may resume in the days to come," said an equities expert. Market men have maintained that the surge in investor wealth is also due to continued rise in listed firms. The total number of listed companies stands at 5,485. Sensex blue-chip companies whose

Maruti Suzuki Launches Ciaz New sedan to offer competition to Honda City and Hyundai Verna By A Business Reporter

aruti Suzuki India (MSI) has launched mid-sized sedan Ciaz with an introductory price of petrol variants of the sedan are priced between Rs 6.99 lakh and Rs 9.34 lakh while the diesel variants are priced between Rs 8.04 lakh and Rs 9.8 lakh, respectively (ex-showroom Delhi). "Millions of Indians have enjoyed Maruti cars for years. These customers are looking to upgrade to mid-sized sedans. Ciaz is for them, " MSI Managing Director and CEO Kenichi Ayukawa told reporters here. He added that the company has been able to achieve localisation content of 98 per cent for the car. "Ciaz has been designed keeping in mind the needs and expectations of Indian sedan customers,"

Ayukawa said. Ciaz comes in petrol and diesel options, powered by 1.4 litre and 1.3 litre engines, respectively. M S I , along with its vendors, has invested Rs 620 crore on development of Ciaz. The mid-sized sedan has been developed on a completely new platform. In addition to the domestic market, the company also plans to export the car to markets in the Middle East, Latin America and Africa. In India, Ciaz would compete with Honda City, priced between Rs 7.19 lakh and Rs 11.05 lakh and Hyundai Verna tagged between Rs 7.39 lakh and Rs 11.72 lakh, respectively (ex showroom Delhi). Since the bookings opened for the car last month, the company has received orders for 10,000 units. Ciaz will replace the SX4 sedan, which had a limited success.

market valuation is more than Rs 1 lakh crore include TCS, ONGC, RIL, ITC, Infosys, Coal India, HDFC Bank, SBI, Sun Pharma, ICICI Bank, HDFC, Bharti Airtel, HUL, Wipro, Tata Motors, L&T and NTPC, reports PTI. Outsourcing giant TCS is the most valued Indian company with a market cap of Rs 5,43,684.13 crore. Indian markets have seen smart gains this year helped by robust foreign fund inflows. Since the beginning of this year, foreign investors have infused a net of Rs 83,438 crore (USD 14 billion) in the stock markets, while they have invested a net of Rs 1.18 lakh crore into the debt market (USD 19.6 billion).

Credit ratio shows early signs of recovery, however systemic credit quality is still not out of the woods, says Crisil By A Business Reporter

orporate India’s credit quality is showing early signs of recovery, as indicated by CRISIL’s credit ratio (ratio of number of upgrades to number of downgrades) of 1.64 times for the first half (H1) of FY2014-15. Upgrades exceeded downgrades in H1 2014-15, with 741 upgrades as compared to 451 downgrades. Firms with low debt exposure primarily witnessed positive trends in credit quality. Despite the credit ratio exceeding 1 time, the ratio of the quantum of debt of the firms upgraded, to that of those downgraded (excluding financial sector players) remained weak at 0.59 times during the same period, reflecting continued pressure on systemic credit quality. CRISIL believes that the improvement in credit quality will be gradual and any significant recovery will be contingent to a sustainable increase in investment demand. The improvement in businessrelated factors was the key driver for 60 per cent of the upgrades. This is visible for export-linked sectors and non-discretionary consumer segments such as traders, packaged foods, pharmaceuticals, textiles and agricultural products, which continue to have the highest upgrade rates. Says Ramraj Pai, President CRISIL Ratings, “Our analysis indicates that there is a sharp disparity in credit quality trends based on leverage, profitability, and liquidity.” Firms with better profitability (return on capital employed [RoCE] exceeding 15 per cent), wit-

nessed three upgrades for every downgrade. Among firms with low leverage (debt-to-earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation [EBITDA] ratio below 2.5 times), more than three firms were upgraded for every downgrade in H1 2014-15. In contrast, weak liquidity, and pressure on profitability were key drivers for downgrades. Firms with high leverage (debt-to-EBITDA above 4 times) were subject to significant credit quality pressures as evident from their credit ratio below one during first half of 2014-15. Players operating in the construction, engineering and capital goods, and automobile (auto) ancillary sectors had higher downgrade rates than their counterparts in other sectors. Says Pawan Agrawal, Senior Director - CRISIL Ratings, “Credit quality buoyancy in the overall economy is still some time away; for that to happen, investment demand, which depends on the extent to which the central government pushes big ticket policy reforms, needs to substantially increase.” CRISIL expects a gradual improvement in the credit ratio over the medium term, as economic growth records mild recovery from the lows of the two years through March 31, 2014. The impact of the monsoons, progress by indebted corporates in reducing their external debt through asset sales or equity infusion, demand outlook in the economy, and the extent of policy reforms by the Government of India, will remain key monitorables.

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While Gru, the ex-supervillain is adjusting to family life and an attempted honest living in the jam business, a secret Arctic laboratory is stolen. The Anti-Villain League decides it needs an insider’s help and recruits Gru in the investigation. Together with the eccentric AVL agent, Lucy Wilde, Gru concludes that his prime suspect is the presumed dead supervillain, El Macho, whose his teenage son is also making the moves on his eldest daughter, Margo. Seemingly blinded by his overprotectiveness of his children and his growing mutual attraction to Lucy, Gru seems on the wrong track even as his minions are being quietly kidnapped en masse for some malevolent purpose. Star Movies, 9 p.m.

KAUN BANEGA CROREPATI

SOAPS & SERIALS

The episode starts with roll over contestants Anurag Sharma & Shubham Sharma from Bareilly ( UP). The brothers get stuck at one question and at that moment Anurag suggests that if he swaps places with AB may be he will get the correct answer. AB sportingly agrees and sits on the contestants place instead. The change in seats takes place and AB becomes the contestant for a while whereas Anurag becomes the host of the show. Anurag enacts like AB and ask the question in the same manner AB asks. A fun moment takes place of swapping and then after a while AB says that see even I don’t know the answer till the time you lock it so let’s just get back. The two go back to their original seats. Anurag Sharma shares that his favourite actress is Aishwarya Bachchan and wishes to talk to her on the phone. AB connects the call to Aishwarya and Anurag shares a moment with Aishwarya that once he had gone to his friends place he told prayed to her picture. Sony TV, 8.30 p.m.

QUBOOL HAI

Sanam sensed that there was more to Tanweer than what meets the eye and so she looked into Aahil and Tanweer’s past closely only to discover a truth she never imagined. She finally manages to gather evidence against Tanweer and is ready to confront Aahil with his life’s reality. Will Aahil be able to accept the truth or will his mother’s love keep him blinded to what is right? Zee TV, 9.30 p.m.

DIYA AUR BAATI HUM

Police has organized an event for Karwa chauth. Terrorists smuggle the ammunitions through police in the karwas and they reach police celebration venue. Sandhya and Zakir catch the ammunition but fail to catch maya. Maya makes a plan to break unity of sandhya and zakir. Star Plus, 9 p.m.

YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED

YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED is a fast-paced countdown of the world’s top 20 homemade science stunts and experiments. Each episode finds the cleverest, funniest, most daring, outrageous

Kaun Banega Crorepati, Sony TV 830 p.m.

or just downright bizarre clips - and uses a top cast of the world’s best science experts to unpack and explain them for you. With the help of amazing storytelling graphics, they’ll explain the what, how and why of the biology, physics and chemistry that made these clips possible. Discovery, 10 p.m.

MEGA BUILDERS

Take a look at the amazing engineering projects around the world, as engineers, architects and planners continue to push the boundaries of creativity and human ingenuity to meet the increasing demands of life in the 21st century. From Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to London, the show unveils some incredible structures on Discovery Channel’s MEGA BUILDERS. Discovery Science, 7 p.m.

HOUSE

When a priest who runs a homeless shelter sees a bleeding Jesus hovering at his doorstep, he is admitted to the ER. House takes on the case as a distraction for the team while he confronts Foreman and Thirteen about their relationship. The team soon learns the priest had been involved in a molestation scandal that caused him to lose his faith. Star World, 10 p.m.

MOVIES OF THE DAY

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING

JOURNEY BOMBAY TO GOA

The film revolves around two people. Lal is an ambitious guy who wants to start his own business and make it big in life. Das is a loudmouth, and a very arrogant person. The two manage to get hold of 5000 rupees and they open a vada pav centre. As luck would have it, Lal wins Rs. 2 lakhs in a contest. The duo plan to start a travel agency. Since they do not have enough money to buy a vehicle, they use spare parts of old cars to create a bus. Trusting Das to come up with a good make of a bus, he blindly hands over the prize money to him. Lal manages to get passengers for their first ride. But when the bus comes all hell breaks loose with people demanding their money back. Zee Cinema, 9 p.m.

SCREAM 4

Ten years have passed, and Sidney Prescott, who has put herself back together thanks in part to her writing, is visited by the Ghostface Killer. Zee Studio, 9 p.m. Vietnam veteran John Rambo has survived many harrowing ordeals in his lifetime and has since withdrawn into a simple and secluded existence in Thailand, where he spends his time capturing snakes for local entertainers, and chauffeuring locals in his old PT boat. Even though he is looking to avoid trouble, trouble has a way of finding him: a group of Christian human rights missionaries, led by Michael Burnett and Sarah Miller, approach Rambo with the desire to rent his boat to travel up the river to Burma. For over fifty years, Burma has been a war zone. The Karen people of the region, who consist of peasants and farmers, have endured brutally oppressive rule from the murderous Burmese military and have been struggling for survival every single day. Pix, 9 p.m.

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STAR PLUS

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

House Tomorrow People Simpsons Year Crazy Ones MasterChef Australia Big Bang Theory House Tomorrow People Simpsons Year Crazy Ones Masterchef Australia House Tomorrow People

ZEE CAFÉ

P.M. 1.50 Grey’s Anatomy 2.45 The Good Wife 3.45 American Funniest Home Videos 4.35 Just for Laughs 5.30 Look Who’s Talking with Niranjan 6.00 Grey’s Anatomy 7.00 The Vampire Diaries 8.00 The Big Bang Theory 8.30 Two and a Half Men 9.00 The Good Wife 10.00 Grey’s Anatomy 11.00 The Big Bang Theory P.M. 12.00 CID 8.00 Itni Si Khushi 8.30 Kaun Banega Crorepati 2014 9.30 Hum Hain Na 10.00 Maharana Pratap 10.30 Humsafars 11.00 Maharana Pratap

KAALIA

The Lord of the Rings...HBO, 9 p.m.

Kaalia - A name that spells terror in the minds of people, and the police but Kaalia was not always like this. Years ago he was a mere simpleton. Living simply in a shanty ch awl with his elder brother, Shyamlal, Bhabhi (Sister - in - law), whom he adored and their daughter Munni. Apart from them there is no one else in Kallu’s little world until one day, an enemy in the guise of Shahani Seth appears. Shahani shatters the happiness in Kallu’s life. That same day the young Kallu dies, and the dreaded Kaalia is born, Kaalia’s main motive in life becomes wealth, and to destroy Shahani. This path of violence leads Kaalia to inspector Raghubir Singh’s jail. Outside of jail, Shahani starts reclaiming his power. Max, 9 p.m.

DEVDAS

The son of Zamindar Narayan Mukherjee, Devdas (Shahrukh) was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. He grew up in the lush village of Taj Sonapur, where he spent his childhood, indulged by his lovely playmate Paro (Aishwarya). They grew up sharing a special relationship. Oblivious of all the differences of status and background, a bond that would never break grew between them. Slowly, it changed to love but it was still unsaid. But the reverie was broken when his family sent Devdas to London for education. Paro’s world crashed knowing that her Devdas would be gone and she lit a diya, for it signified the fast coming back of her loved one. Years passed and Devdas returned. Devdas was besotted by her stunning beauty and longed to have her back. But Zamindar Narayan Mukherjee, Devdas’ father, met Paro’s mother Sumitra’s marriage proposal with condescending arrogance. It caused a rift between the families and even... B4U, 9 p.m.

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LISTING

Bandhan… Saari Umar Neeli Chaatri Wale Jamai Raja Kumkum Bhagya Pavitra Rishta Bandhan… Saari Umar Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke Jodha Akbar Jamai Raja Kumkum Bhagya Qubool Hai Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya Doli Armaano Ki Jodha Akbar

LIFE OK

P.M. 2.00 Savdhaan India 7.00 Gustakh Dil 8.00 Devo ke Dev Mahadev

3.00 Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 3.30 Julooni Yeti Reshimgathi 4.00 Chala Hava Yeu Dya 5.00 Jai Malhar 5.30 Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 6.00 Ka Re Duraava 6.30 Home Minister 7.00 Jai Malhar 7.30 Javai Vikat Ghene Aahe 8.00 Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 8.30 Julooni Yeti Reshimgathi 9.00 Ka Re Duraava 9.30 Chala Hava Yeu Dya 10.30 Jai Malhar 11.00 Ka Re Duraava

9.00 The Gadget Show 10.00 Superhuman Science 11.00 Tech Toys 360 P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00

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HISTORY

Food Tech The Miracle Hunter Hidden in America Aliens Mystery Continues Counting Cars Aliens Mystery Continues Modern Marvels The Miracle Hunter Pawn Stars Storage Wars

NAT GEOGRAPHIC

P.M. 2.00 In the Womb 3.00 Science of Stupid

ZEE TV

Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya Bandhan…. Sari Umar Kumkum Bhagya Neeli Chhatri Waale Qubool Hai

DDI (Main Channel)

P.M. 2.30 News in Marathi 3.00 Apradh 3.30 Daivacha Ha Khel Nirala 4.00 Ashi Hi Dharmakanya 4.30 Sansar Maza Wegala 5.00 Janadesh 2014 6.00 Krishi Darshan 6.30 Amahci Mati Amachi Mana 7.00 News in Marathi 7.30 Tu Tota Main Maina 8.00 Anudamini 8.30 Pavitra Banddhan 9.00 Sammaan: Ek Adhikar 9.30 Ye To Hona Hi Tha 10.00 Kab Kyun Kaise

MOVIE CHANNELS

P.M 12.35 3.15 5.10 5.10 9.00 10.55 A.M. 8.30 10.45 P.M. 12.10 1.50 3.55 6.30 9.00

STARMOVIES

Spider Man 2 127 Hours Men In Black The Croods Despicable Me 2 Avatar Speed Avatar

HBO

Paranormal Activity 4 The Conjuring The Bodyguard The Twilight Saga: Eclipse The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

A.M. 8.35 Parker 10.45 Shanghai Knights

ZEE STUDIO

P.M. 1.00 National Treasure: Book of Secrets 3.30 Mission Impossible 4.55 The Proposal 7.00 The Usual Suspects 9.00 Scream 4 11.10 Transformers A.M. 10.55 The Proposal

STAR WORLD

SONY TV

An ancient Ring thought lost for centuries has been found, and through a strange twist in fate has been given to a small Hobbit named Frodo. When Gandalf discovers the Ring is in fact the One Ring of the Dark Lord Sauron, Frodo must make an epic quest to the Cracks of Doom in order to destroy it! However he does not go alone. He is joined by Gandalf, Legolas the elf, Gimli the Dwarf, Aragorn, Boromir and his three Hobbit friends Merry, Pippin and Samwise. Through mountains, snow, darkness, forests, rivers and plains, facing evil and danger at every corner the Fellowship of the Ring must go. Their quest to destroy the One Ring is the only hope for the end of the Dark Lords reign! HBO, 9 p.m.

JOHN RAMBO

Afternoon Despatch & Courier

House, Star World, 10 p.m. 8.30 Tumhari Pakhi 9.00 Laut Aao Trisha 10.00 Savdhaan India: India Fights Back

COLORS

P.M. 2.00 Udann 2.30 Beintehaa 3.00 Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi 3.30 Sasural Simar Ka 4.00 Udaan 4.30 Bigg Boss 5.30 Comedy Nights with Kapil 7.00 Shastri Sisters 7.30 Sasural Simar Ka 8.00 Balika Vadhu 8.30 Uddan 9.00 Bigg Boss 10.00 Meri Aashiqui Hum Se Hi 10.30 Uttaran 11.00 Beintehaa

SAB TV

P.M. 2.00 Taarak Mehta Ka 7.00 Badi Door Se Aaye Hai 7.30 Chandrakant Chiplunkar.. 8.00 Baal Veer 8.30 Taarak Mehta Ka.. 9.00 Chidiya Ghar 9.30 Badi Door Se AayeHai 10.00 Chiplunkar… 10.30 FIR 11.00 Taarak Mehta Ka….

ZEE MARATHI

P.M. 2.00 Ka re Duraava 2.30 Jai Malhar

Devo ke Dev Mahadev, Life Ok, 8 p.m.

ANIMAL PLANET

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 4.30 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 10.30 11.00 P.M. 2.00 3.00 3.30 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 7.30 8.00 9.00 10.00

Hidden Kingdom Untamed and Uncut Natural Born Hunters Predators Prey Be The Creature AP Safari Animal Battlegrounds Hidden Kingdom River Monsters Natural Born Hunters Predators Prey Be The Creature

DISCOVERY

Discover India Magic of Science Food Factory Man Woman Wild My Shocking Story Wild Arabia Food Factory What Happened Next Man Woman Wild Man vs Wild You Have Been Warned 11.00 Body Bizarre P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00

SCIENCE

The Gadget Show How It’s Made Close Encounters How Do They Do It? 6.00 Through The Wormhole with Morgan Freeman 7.00 Mega Builders 8.00 How It’s Made

DOORDARSHAN

DDII (Metro Channel) Samachar. Mid Day News Sports News Rang Tarang Samachar News Samachar Business Wrap Metro Scan Desh Pardesh

STAR SPORTS1

P.M. 2.00 Close Encounters 2.30 Team Dada 3.00 Preview Show: Hero ISL 14 4.30 Close Encounters 5.00 Champions League T20 14 h/ls 6.00 Jai Ho 8.00 Team Dada 8.30 Close Encounter 9.00 T20 Triumphs

STAR SPORTS4

P.M. 2.30 Barclays Premier League 14/15 h/ls 3.30 Liga Bbva 14/15 4.00 Barclays Premier League 14/15 Chelsea vs Arsenal 6.00 FEI World Equestrian Gamnes 14 7.00 Barclays Premier League 7.30 Liga Bbva 14/15 8.00 Serie A Show 9.00 Motorsprots@petronas 9.30 Liga Bbva 14/15 10.00 Football Today 11.30 Preview Show Hero ISL 24

TEN CRICKET

10.30 Milestone Stories 11.00 CHAUDHVIN KA CHAND: Film Part I. Waheeda Rehman, Guru Dutt, Rehman, Minoo Mumtaz, Johnny Walker, Noor Jehan P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.30 6.05 6.30

4.00 Showdown of the Unbeatables 5.00 Caught in the Act 6.00 Brain Games 6.30 Science of Stupid 7.00 The Indestructibles 7.30 Most Amazing Moments 8.00 Animal Fight Club 9.00 Brain Games 9.30 Science of Stupid 10.30 Do or Die 11.00 Terror In The Skies

Chaudhvin Ka Chand, DDI, 11 p.m.

7.00 7.30 8.00 9.00 10.00 10.30 11.00

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

P.M. 2.00 SA Tour of SL 14 h/ls 2nd Tet 4.00 Tri Nation 14 Zim, SA, Aus h/ls 2nd ODI; SA vs Aus 5.00 Pak Tour of SL 14 h/ls 2nd ODI 6.00 SA Tour of Zim 14 h/ls 2nd ODI 7.00 NZ Tour of WI 14 h/ls 2nd Test 9.00 Ind Tour of SA 13 h/ls 2nd ODI 11.00 Tri Nation 14 Zim, SA, Aus- h/ls 2nd ODI’ SA vs Aus

P.M. 12.20 2.35 5.00 6.55 9.00 11.00 A.M. 7.55 10.10 P.M. 2.40 5.20 8.00 10.10 A.M. 8.00 10.45 P.M. 2.00 5.00 8.00 A.M. 11.00

PIX

Elysium Hollow Man Wild Things: Foursome Hancock John Rambo Godzilla

Tom and Jerry Tales Oggy and the Cockroaches Pokemon Black and White Roll No 21 Oggy and the Cockroaches Krish Trish Baltiboy Express Teleshopping Ben 10 Tom and Jerry Roll No 21 Oggy and the Cockroaches

POGO CHANNEL

P.M. 2.30 Chhota Bheem Marathon 3.00 Mr Bean: The Animated Series 4.00 Chhota Bheem Marathon 5.00 Chhhota Bheem 6.00 Chhota Bheem Marathon 7.00 Krishna the Great 8.00 Hagemaru 9.00 Mr Bean: The Animated Series 10.00 Mighty Raju Chhutti Ho Gayi 11.30 Teleshopping A.M. 8.00 Thomas and Friends 8.30 Krishna the Great 9.30 Baby Looney Tunes 10.30 Happy Dosti Day

STAR GOLD

Diljale The Great Veera Mard Ki Zaban Yamraj Ek Faulad

Kaalia, Max, 8 p.m.

Jigar Chup Chup Ke

MAX

Prem Tapasya: Jeetendra Ram Avtaar: Sunny Deol Kaalia: Amitabh Bachchan Meri Biwi Ki Shaadi: Amol Palekar

ZEE CINEMA

CVO

Mrityudand: Ayub Khan Prahaar: Nana Patekar Chachi 420: Kamal Hassan Karan Arjun: Shahrukh Khan

FILMY

P.M. 12.30 Bewafaa 5.00 Jo Bole No Nihaal 8.30 Chachi 420

B4U

P.M. 12.00 Phir Hogi Pyaar Ki Jeet: Gopi Chand 3.00 Chalo Ishq Ladaye: Govinda 6.00 Ghatak: Sunny Deol 9.00 Devdas: Shahrukh Khan A.M. 7.30 Do Aur Do Paanch: Amitabh Bachchan

All programmes on this page are as per the official schedules of the various channels. Afternoon is not responsible for any last minute changes.

CARTOON NETWORK

P.M. 2.00 3.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 10.00 11.30 A.M. 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00

The Tourist Redline

P.M. 12.00 Arya Ki Prem Pratigya: Allu Arjun 2.30 Phool Bane Angaare: Rekha 6.00 Cammando-A One Man Army: Vidyut J 9.00 Journey Bombay To Goa: Raju S A.M. 11.45 Aar Paar P.M. 2.00 5.30 9.00 A.M. 9.30

7.00 Jatra: Bharat Jadhav 9.30 Pak Pak Pakkak: Nana Patekar

ZEE TALKIES

P.M. 2.00 Taani: Ketaki M 4.30 Gadhavacha Lagna: Makrand Anaspure

Devdas, B4U, 9 p.m. P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.30 6.00 6.30

DISNEY CHANNEL Doraemon Phineas and Ferb Art Attack Gravity Falls The Suite life of Karan and Kabir Best of Luck Nikki Doraemon Have A Laugh Austin and Ally

7.30 8.00 9.00 11.00 A.M. 9.00 Ishaan 9.30 Best of Luck Nikki 10.00 The Suite Life of Karan and Kabir 10.20 Gravity Falls 10.30 Phineas and Ferb

DISNEY XD

P.M. 1.30 Kiteretsu 5.30 Iron Man: Armored Adventures 6.30 American Dragon: Jake Long 7.00 Phinead and Ferb 8.00 Ultimate Spider Man 8.30 Kiteretsu 9.30 Big Bad Beetleborgs 10.00 Telebrands A.M. 8.00 Space Goofs 8.30 Rekkit the Rabbit 9.00 Space Goofs 9.30 American Dragon: Jake Long 10.00 Phineas and Ferb 10.30 Super Robot 11.00 Kick Buttowski

Lifetime achievement award for Dr Prabha Atre

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MUMBAI | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2014

By Amarendra Dhaneshwar

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aipur Gems’ has been doing some commendable work in the field of classical music for the last few years. They have instituted a lifetime achievement award to a senior musician, in the name of the late Pandit Umadutt Sharma who was once a noted musician and AIR official. They also give scholarships to budding young musicians. The grand award function this year, held at the Nehru Centre on Saturday, saw Dr

Prabha Atre being conferred the award by Ms Rajashri Birla. Atre doyenne of the Kirana gharana, received a cheque of Rs 1 lakh. Santoor maestro Shivkumar Sharma gave an enthralling performance on the occasion. He played fascinating ragas to the tabla accompaniment by Vijay Ghate. The pakhavaj was played by Bhawani Shankar. A coffee table book on Sharma's contribution to music was released on the occasion. The book carries an extensive interview with the maestro fo-

cusing on his long career as a musician. It began in the early 1950s and still continues with the same old zest and spirit. Manek Premchand has contributed a detailed article elaborating Sharma's contribution to film music. Another grand function was held at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan at Chowpatty. Suman Chaurasia, the indefatigable cine music buff compiled a book carrying an elaborate discography of Lata Mangeshkar's songs entitled 'Lata Samagra 1942–2014'.

Four seasons to compliment 75 years By Vijay Shanker

n interesting dance ballet, Ritu Vilasam, choreographed by renowned Bhartanatyam exponent Kalashree Smt Lata Surendra, was presented at the Swathantra Veer Savarkar Auditorium to celebrate the Sapthathi of the Keraleeya Mahila Samajam. The programme commenced with the traditional invocation and Thiruvathirakali, followed by a drama by Madhu Villapil. The ballet that followed was a visual symphony of four prominent Indian seasons gathering inspiration from Mahakavi Kalidasa’s ‘Ritusamhara' was presented by Lata Surendra (Bharatanatyam) with disciples of Smt Jayashree Nair. The ballet explored each season evocatively. Two distinct classical styles were structured to interweave with each other, engendering the visual unfolding of each season. The spectacular opening with the chariot of the sun god and seven horses unfolded to showcase the dual aspects of Grishma (summer). Aditya – the sun as a life-giver – was evocatively portrayed by Lata through Nritya and Nritta. The contrast of the scorching summer was set for the cool summer nights in mansion

By Sandeep Hattangadi

olitical satire has always been a staple diet of Marathi films. Director Satish Rajwade’s ‘Sangto Aika’ is a good example of this. The film is set in an obscure village called ‘Kambalwadi’ where it’s leader Annasaheb Thorat recently passed way. His statue is being installed in the village school where the local school teacher (Vijay Chavan) bemoans the lack of development and amenities in the village. Annasaheb Thorat’s two sons Vikramrao (Jagaanath Nivangune) and Jhunjhaarrao( Milin Shinde) are opponents, always at each others throats. In this village comes

terraces where moonlight, music and dancing to stringed instruments had lovers basking in togetherness. The interlacing chemistry between Lata and Sujatha in two distinct styles enframed the moment effectively. With

skillful choreography, Varsha the groom was depicted as wooing the earth or Prithvi reminiscent of a young bride dressed in a shroud of green. With the dark clouds moving as wild elephants, the lightning as flags, thunderous ANTHOLOGY OF DANCE: The ballet perfomed was a visual symphony of four prominent Indian seasons, gathering inspiration from Mahakavi Kalidasa’s ‘Ritusamhara'

WE ARE LISTENING a ‘tamasha’ touring party with the singer and dancer (Sanskruti Balgude) and her husband, the ventriloquist joker Ambatrao (Sachin Pilgaonkar), who is forever drunk. All hell breaks loose when Annasaheb’s statue is garlanded with chappals. Recently appointed PSI Kharade (Bhalchandra Kadam) and Hawaldar Palav (Vaibhav Mengle) take a vow to catch the culprit as soon as possible. They arrest the drunk joker as the culprit and jail him, promising to release him after the matter is re-

solved. But Ambatrao is a sharp intelligent person and he takes the matter of the village in his hands and awakens all those in power in the media and the Mantralaya and even the CM who promises to come to the village.

drumbeats and joy inexplicable, the team of dancers projected the scene well. Each dancer contributed to the choreography engendering the rasikas to marvel at the creativity through dance that engendered a rain that could drench through feelings. The high point of the choreography of Lata was in the depiction of Shishir – winter. Props gave the impression of closing interiors and exteriors, and lovers seeking the warmth of togetherness in the interiors of homes. The obvious longing of the damsel was mirrored by Mohiniattam danseuse Sujatha. Finally the symphony of the spring engulfing the senses had the duo celebrate love and life in a crescendo that highlighted the marvellous complimenting of man and nature. As Lata herself stipulated, “The ballet was the best way to pay tribute to the Keraleeya Mahila Samajam.” The ballet could have ideally been kept prior to the drama as it would have created a better opening for the sensitive denouement that featured 75 years. Lata Surendra, one of the vice-presidents of the UNESCO Dance Council is all set to participate in the 38th World Congress Of Dance held at Chiba, Japan, this month.

Finally all is well and all the village problems are solved, thanks to Ambatrao. The film is poignantly funny and makes one think. Director Rajwade has done a brilliant job. Producer Vidhi Kasliwal needs to be congratulated for making a film with such a different topic. Sachin Pilgaonkar is in top form as Ambatrao. Bhau Kadam and Vaibhav Mengle raise laughs. The music by Avinash Vishwajeet is good as are the lyrics by Shrirang Godbole and Guru Thakur. The DOP Suhas Gujarathi has filmed the village locales well with bright colors and fluorescent lighting. The film sends a clear message to the politicians and others living in villages.

The book has been edited by Gulam Quereshi who was assisted by Sanjay Mandloi. It contains the entire list of songs sung and recorded by Lata Mangeshkar in all languages. The Kanji Khetsi Hall literally spilled over with Lata fans as an audiovisual of her old songs compiled by Manek Premchand was screened on the occasion. Veteran broadcaster Ameen Sayani gave an appropriate speech on this occasion and released the book which was appreciated by avid music buffs, on what was an occasion to remember.

IN BRIEF Political parody

Punha Gondhal Punha Mujara releases on October 10 and is produced by Siddhivinayak International Films. It is a story based on the current election fever where rural and urban Maharashtra is busy with their predictions on the victories of the politicians and the parties they follow. The film is directed by Balkrishna Shinde, with Makarand Anaspure and Sayaji Shinde in the lead roles and the pleasant entry of senior Hindi actor Aloknath in his first Marathi movie.

Marathi sci-fi love story

Celebrated director of films like ‘Shala’ and ‘Ajoba’, Sujay Dahake, will now direct a sci-fi love story, a first in Marathi cinema, with producers Ajay and Vandana Thakur, called ‘Fantroo’. It stars ‘Taani’ and ‘Time Pass’ fame actor-singer Ketaki Mategaonkar in the lead role.

Recital at Shivaji Park

'Shivaji Park Nagarik Sangh' to feature Dr Bee Seavers (Santoor) and Sania Patankar (Vocal) at its hall near Shivaji statue, at Shivaji Park, on Tuesday, October 7 at 5.30 pm. Bhushan Parchure, Abhijit Bartakke (Tabla) and Rohit Marathe (Harmonium) to provide accompaniment. Entry is free.

Script reading

Udayan presents ‘The Oral Traditions of Bengal’. The traditions of Bengal, religious beliefs common to Hindus and Muslims, joys and sorrows of their life and livelihood through story, legend, recitation and song including Keertan, Baul, Brata Katha, Upakhyan, Panchali, songs of Ola Bibi, Manasa and Durga, script reading by Aruna Chakravarti, musical rendering by Jayati Ghosh, on Sat Oct 11 at the Hall of Culture, Nehru Centre, Worli, at 6.30 pm.

Bharatanatyam performance

Navarasa Academy of Indian classical dances presents the Bharatanatyam Arangetram of Apoorva, Krishnendu, Parvathy, Sneha and Shristi, disciples of Guru Sushama Gopinath, on Saturday, October 11 at 6 pm at Agri Koli Bhavan, Nerul. Chief guest Kuchipudi exponent and dance critic Guru Vijay Shanker.

Grand first look of ‘Chintamani’

Director producer Sangeeta Balchandran’s and Spectrum Films' ‘Chintamani’ teams up with Bharat Jadhav and Amruta Subhash for the first time in which they play a middle class couple. Middle class Bharat besieged with money problems has to face rich in-laws. But his life changes when he sees an advertisement. The film also stars Uday Tikekar, Ruchita Jadhav, child star Tejashree Walawalkar, and others. The music is by Sanjeev Kohli. DOP is Suresh Suvarna and the film is set for release on October 31.

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 839

ENIGMA CODE 839 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.

ACROSS: 8 Cricketer in game getting duck, playing erratically? (6) 9 "Jumped over it almost" cries the cow (3) 10 A border to attract attention, it's said (4) 11 After a day at university thinking of becoming great (10) 12 Bill from Ireland by return of post (4) 13 Being blue, taking the plunge and injecting the first drug (6) 16 Flesh-creeping condition (8) 17 We blame knitter for small woolly jumper (3-4) 18 Spotted by a large number - church interior (7) 22 Striker awaiting Satan's call? (4,4) 25 Momentarily closed ones eyes to the kind we changed (6) 26 Where the old lady has a right to go to make her purchases? (4) 27 American work on a conservative area of research (10) 30 A married woman may twist one round her finger (4) 31 Female South African scored fifty (3) 32 Showed displeasure to get three notes? (6)

DOWN: 1 Emu song by a tuneful character (4) 2 Graduate beginning to know university in an Asian capital (4) 3 Driving power for mother with unmet problems (8) 4 Eastern politician bound to be exhausted (7) 5 Well-liked and known even without you, we hear, the tree! (6) 6 Amazingly grand lot, in this town (10) 7 Deteriorates badly, say, after the first part of last month (6) 14 Cut from Dr. West? (3) 15 Well planned journey about to begin.... (3,3,2,2) 19 Depressed countenances of those

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The Clue: Religious lecture

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S ENIGMA CODE FINALE, LINEAL, FALLEN, ANNEAL, FELINE, FENNEL, FILIAL

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24 A holy way to be most competent (6) 28 Prevailing character of Eton, maybe (4) 29 Much regrets the ways of the French (4)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Papooses, 5 Carpet, 10 Oared, 11 Two-master, 12 Good catch, 13 Doric, 14 Impure, 15 Canasta, 18 Perkins, 20 Benbow, 22 Krait, 24 Plowshare, 25 Offensive, 26 Order, 27 Taller, 28 Editions. DOWN: 1 Prongs, 2 Performer, 3 Old acquaintance, 4 Entitle, 6 Abandon one's post, 7 Peter, 8 Turncoat, 9 Gothic, 16 Stop and go, 17 Spoke out, 19 Septic, 20 Book-end, 21 Debris, 23 Awful.

QUICK CROSS 839

ACROSS: 1 Consequently (4) 5 Was consumed, as cake (4) 6 Bermuda, for one (5) 8 Belt, for ex. (5) 10 Tucks away (5) 12 Airport area (4) 13 Or ___, unspecific threat (4)

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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MATH PYRAMID 839 with uncultivated tastes (8) 20 Be quick for hothead, that is (3) 21 Eccentric seen at the occasional dance (7) 23 Inward-turning scientist (4,2)

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

DOWN: 1 "Power"ful number? (3) 2 Biddies (4) 3 Class hours (5) 4 Closet use (7) 7 Kind of engagement (5) 9 Dogs, cats, etc. (4) 11 ___ red, seethe (3)

HIDATO 839

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 839

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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COFFEEBREAK MOON TITHI NAKSHATRA RASHI LUCKY COLOUR LUCKY NUMBER

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Pisces Kojagiri Purnima from 7.13 p.m. Purvabhadrapad Meen (Pisces) D.Ch.Z. Pale Yellow 6

BIRTHDAY FORECAST: You will now make rapid progress obstacles and problems at work will be overcome. Creative artists, especially those who are in communication media, writers and sculptors, will be in the limelight for their work. Youngsters desirous of a career in television, or advertising, will receive a favorable offer. A happy love life works as an incentive to work hard to accomplish your goal in life. 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 can look forward to news of long desired promotion. There could be news of a complete change of environment for you. It may not appear convenient right now but you will be able to work out the logistics of it all later and to your satisfaction. Monetary gains are good. In love try a softer approach for happiness. You will be able to find a few tender moments with your beloved in an otherwise busy hectic schedule of work and family responsibilities.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): You will feel quite relaxed and satisfied with your progress in business or career. Enjoy respite from a busy schedule rather than make plans for further growth. You are passing through a beneficial phase where good opportunities just fall into your lap and yield gains without pains. You are normally free and easy going with colleagues and associates that you know well. But do maintain a distance for safety sake.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): You have to put off few activities that you had hoped to conclude today. Delay in payment will also cause a financial crunch which will be overcome soon. To make an important payment t you may have to dip into your savings. Be positive and good will follow. You may invite friends home for an evening together. It is a good opportunity for you to introduce a special person to family.

CANCER (June 21 - July 21): Stressful situations at work will increase. But monetary gains will also accrue and you will perhaps be investing in a property. Working conditions for the employed are going to improve. There will be some additional benefits like a new house or a new means of conveyance. After a hectic day look forward to a few relaxed moments with your beloved to unwind. Your mate will be indulgent and expressive.

LEO (July 22 - August 21): Your career will get a boost with the offer of a prestigious assignment. You will have to be tactful when discussing money with close associates. A sale transaction may not yield the gains you had envisaged, but it will certainly help to take the pressure off you for a while. Romantic interests are fulfilled. You will have an emotionally satisfying day. Your mate or beloved who might have been unwell or away will be back by your side.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): The stresses at work and in your personal life continue to mount with hardly any let up. Do not take disagreements and disputes lightly for these could have far reaching consequences. You should try to remain unbiased, even if you feel some people unworthy of your association. Relationships whether romantic or family leave a lot to be desired. Old ties will be put to test and come out stronger eventually.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): You can afford to be a bit adventurous with work proposals from overseas, which are also likely to materialize. Watch out for minor snags. Though you are doing well for yourself you may be tempted by this offer. It may require frequent travel away from home. Weigh the pros and cons carefully. You seem to be missing the point that someone is out to ensnare you in a romantic tangle. You better be cautious.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): Expansion of your activities is also indicted. Overseas journey on work or holiday is seen. You will get favorable coverage in news or press. A personnel goal is achieved. You will be making some investments on a long-term basis. Investment in property is good. Those keen on starting a family or moving house can look forward to some good news.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): There changes all around you and you cannot avoid being a part of it. Keep pace with what is happening around so that there are no unpleasant surprises. You have put in a lot of hard work and effort but results seem to fall short of your expectations. Be patient as good news is on the cards. A love interest suddenly shows signs of cooling down. Maybe you are feeling insecure or your beloved is feeling abandoned.

CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): Do not let go of the advantage you are enjoying, also do not get carried away with praise. You may be called upon to help out with a problem at work which is being handled by someone else but is your area of expertise. In a misunderstanding give the other person the benefit of the doubt and begin again. Do not let hurt pride spoil things for you. People make mistakes but not intentionally.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): Trends for the day are good. A Joint venture is likely to be offered but is not recommended. You need to go solo to reduce your overheads to make substantial gains. Your ideas are good and are likely to be accepted unanimously. You will be a winner all the way. A minor argument with your mate or beloved upsets both of you. It is quite possible that you are being unreasonable and over bearing.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20): Take risks and make the most of a good day. Cautious trading will lead to extra money. You will be very lucky at a game of chance. A tip from reliable source will lead to tremendous gains. An earlier assignment will bring in monetary gains and acclaim. Members of the opposite sex find you exceptionally attractive. You will make new friends and enlarge your social circle.

COFFEEBREAK

QUICK CROSSWORD 5091

ACROSS: 1 Nepalese soldier (6) 5 Lock opener (3) 8 So be it ! (4) 9 Be worthy of (4) 10 Incendiary jellylike substance (6) 11 Precognition (9) 13 Precipitation (4) 15 ___ Sarovar : bird sanctuary in Gujarat? (3) 16 Math measurements (5) 17 Linger, be tardy (5) 20 A Hawaiian garland (3) 22 Fifth month (3) 23 Edge furtively (5) 24 Not hollow (5) 26 Thickness unit (3) 27 To take dinner (4) 28 Bewildered (9) 31 Expelled or evicted (6) 32 Capital of Azerbaijan (4) 33 Avoid or evade, in a way? (4) 34 Your old fashioned usage? (3) 35 Sinew (6)

DOWN: 1 Structure to support a crane (6) 2 Mended, fixed (8) 3 Two equal parts (4) 4 Gas composed of nitrogen and hydrogen with a typical odour (7) 5 Rest on the knees (5) 6 The Abominable Snowman (4) 7 Bowmanship (7) 12 Bollywood's Aishwarya __

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SUDOKU 2277 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:

Bachchan (3) 21 Distribute (4,3) 14 You have one on the end of each 24 Hit for a ___ : utterly surprise or finger (4) overwhelm? (3) 25 Heavy (6) 18 Among (4) 26 Causing a mess (5) 19 Emanated or emitted (8) 20 Characterized by generosity 29 Sullen expression (4) 30 Ridge of sand (4) (7) SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Bebe, 4 Aspect, 8 Rho, 10 Yuan, 13 Owning up, 14 Shrivel, 15 Blanks, 17 Orchestra, 21 Are, 22 AAA, 23 Ora, 26 Bangalore, 27 Cobweb, 28 Esteems, 32 Implicit, 34 Noah, 35 Dad, 36 Theist, 37 Snap. DOWN: 1 Buys, 2 Boar, 3 Shoe, 5 Shimla, 6 Egg, 7 Typist, 9 Owl, 11 Uhura, 12 Niche, 15 Brag, 16 Nero, 18 Crab, 19 Saab, 20 Tan, 23 Olden, 24 Aroma, 25 Script, 26 Belies, 28 Eid, 29 Stan, 30 Eoin, 31 Ship, 33 Pre.

IRREGULAR SUDOKU 2096 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

CRYPTOQUIP

Today’s clue: W equals B

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

F Q D

L U

U V

Y P Q S

Y Q

Q I Q S

D P Q

Y Z F F

W Q

F Z I Q

A V X Q

D P T D

D V

J Z Q

L S J Q N D T E Q N U V N N O

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: The world stands aside to let anyone pass who knows where he is going

Afternoon WORD MINE

U A

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: 08 average; 09 good; 11 outstanding. YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: ahoy, ashy, easy, espy, holy, hype, hypo, lousy, palsy, play, PLAYHOUSE, ploy, poesy, posy, pushy, shapely, slay, soapy, soupy, spay, splay, yelp.

HEATHCLIFF

Yesterday’s

QUALIFYING FOR RIO AIN’T THAT IMPORTANT: JITU RAI SPORTS

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PLAYING IT SAIF... [L-R] Shooters PN Prakash, Rahi Sarnobat, Heena Sidhu, Shweta Chaudhary, Jitu Rai and Sanjeev Rajput along with actor and brand ambassador Saif Ali Khan during a felicitation event organised by the Olympic Gold Quest at the Cricket Club of India on Monday.

By Neil Joshi

UMBAI: Back from his superb outing in Incheon where the Indian shooters finished with a paltry haul, the Nepal born Jitu Rai, was the stand out performer with his gold in the 50 metre pistol and bronze in the 10 metre air pistol team events. While he bagged a ticket to Rio after winning the gold, the 27-year-old old, isn't too overtly concerned about travelling to the South American country of Brazil and gives emphasis towards performing consistently rather than being happy with his qualifi-

cation. Speaking to ADC, where he along with other athletes were felicitated by the Olympic Gold Quest, Rai said the road is long and would need a lot of hard work in the process. “I don't give importance to qualifying for the Rio Olympics so much. What is important is how I keep performing consistently

Games in Glasgow and now during the Asiad in Incheon. A man from a humble background, the Naik-subedar in the 11th Gurkha Regiment of Indian Army said that he never thought that he had the potential of making it big and earning so many laurels that he has in his kitty now. He believes he has done a good job till now and wants to just concentrate on his good work. “I haven't fared so badly, I don't think of performing badly. I worked very hard for the Asian Games. After the gold in the Comonwealth Games, I did not practice JITU RAI, ASIAN GAMES GOLD MEDALLIST rather than just qualifying. Maintaining a good score is very important,” said Rai on the sidelines of the event. Rai has had three stellar performances securing three gold, first in the ISSF World Cup in Maribor in the10 metre air pistol event, then in the 50 metre air pistol event in the Commonwealth

“I don't give importance to qualifying for the Rio Olympics so much. What is important is how I keep performing consistently rather than just qualifying. Maintaining a good score is very important

so well, so did'nt expect to win. I never thought that I had it in me to make it big. This was all possible due to the rigorous practice. Now when people call me to felicitate me, I don't live in that 'awe'. Earlier, I felt I would lose focus but not now. Winning has become a habit and its important that it stays so,” added the marksman. While he surged to the gold in the 50 metre event, it was in the 10 metre air pistol, that he went astray due the local vocal support for the Korean shooters. “I won gold in 50 metres and 10 metres. My qualification was good, 585 out of 600 isn't bad.”

Yogeshwar eyeing World C’ships gold and direct berth in Rio By Chandraboli Mitra

EW DELHI: Happy to have ended India's 28year-long wait for a wrestling gold at the recent Asian Games, star grappler Yogeshwar Dutt is now aiming for a yellow metal at next year's World Championships and thereby earn an automatic berth in the 2016 Rio Olympics. "Next year my main target will be the World Wrestling Championships. I have got medals in all, important tournaments except World Championships, so I would like to win a medal there and preferably a gold," Yogeshwar told PTI in an interview. "World Championships will be the platform to qualify for the 2016 Rio Olympics and if I win a medal there that would automatically guaran-

tee a berth in the Olympic Games," he added. To be held in Las Vegas in September next year, the World Wrestling Championships will serve as the first qualifying event for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In this event, the largest number of athletes will earn a spot in the Olympics. Yogeshwar has won gold in all three tournaments -- International wrestling tournament in Sassari city, Italy, Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and Asiad in Incheon -- after moving to a higher weight category of 65kg freestyle. He said the new weight division has suited him well and to a tee. "I have performed very well in this weight category. I am at a level now where I can

say that I am among the best wrestlers in world in this division. I am at a level where I can win an Olympic gold. This category is suiting me well. In Italy, I defeated the world champion, while in CWG none of my bouts lasted more than two minutes. In Asian Games also I did well," said Yogeshwar, adding, "I am happy to have won a gold for my country after 28 years. It was a long wait." The London Olympic bronze medallist admitted that he had faced some tough competition at the Asian Games. "The bouts in Asian Games were very difficult. The grapplers of the Asian region are of the level of World and Olympics. I faced tough competition from North Korea, China and Tajikistan. Against the Chinese grappler in the semifinal round, the

bout was a very closelyfought one," explained Yogeshwar. The 31-year-old Yogeshwar said that the recent Games has boosted his confidence. "These Games have boosted my confidence. I am now more confident of performing well at the Olympics," he insisted. "Competition would only increase in the Olympics with wrestlers coming from Europe and USA also. But a lot of Olympic champions are from the Asian region and thus, these Games have helped me judge where I stand." Talking about Indian wrestlers' overall performance in the Asian Games, Yogeshwar said they fell short by at least two medals.

29 Seema was relieved to win gold in Asiad By Philem Dipak Singh

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EW DELHI: Her career revived after winning a gold at the just-concluded Asian Games, star discus thrower Seema Punia said that she is not content with her feat in Incheon and is eyeing a medal in the 2016 Rio Olympics. Seema, the only individual gold medallist among track and field athletes in the South Korean city, rued the lack of financial support and expects corporate sponsorships coming her way to prepare for next year's World Championships and Rio Games. "I have been in the international circuit for more than 14 years and I feel it is a sort of revival in my career. I am relieved that I got a gold in Incheon because I need it to boost my confidence for bigger things ahead," Punia told PTI in an interview after returning home from Incheon. "I want to win a medal in World Championships next and of course my ultimate aim is to bag a medal in 2016 Rio Olympics," said Punia, who held the national record from 2004 to 2012 when Krishna Poonia broke it. The 31-year-old Punia, who hurled the disc to 61.03m in Incheon to bag the gold, said her training at the United States under coach Tony Ciarelli has helped her a lot and she would request the government to send her for foreign sojourn before World Championships and Rio Olympics. "I trained under Tony before the 2012 London Olympics and then for three months -- May, June and July -- before the Glasgow Commonwealth Games and that has helped me a lot in reviving my career. I will approach the sports ministry in a few days to request to send me to US again as soon as possible because I want to do well in the World Championships (in Beijing in August)," she said. "Earlier, I got sponsorship from 2011 to 2012 from the Mittal Champions Trust but it has stopped sponsoring athletes. I am a poor sub-inspector at Haryana Police with a little over Rs 30,000 salary per month. So, I need sponsorship from corporate sector to realise my dream of winning a medal in Rio Olympics," she said.

DIRECTOR SHASTRI CALLS FLETCHER ‘BRILLIANT’, SAYING THE TWO GO BACK A LONG WAY

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SPORTS

By Neil Joshi

each other. I captained the u-25 team against Zimbabwe in 84 when he was the captain of Zimbabwe. He has got a fabulous track record. It is how we use the knowledge that he has in the best possible way and communicate with the players,” added Shastri. On the regular caving-ins by the Indian batsmen in the forgettable English series, Shastri said the team lacked experienced and were much better than what they looked on field. “You saw it in the one day series. It is not something that is not there. I am sure the boys wouldn't

UMBAI: Ravi Shastri is known to be vocal when it comes to certain issues. The commentator tured Director of cricket operations of the Indian team, has effective communication skills and is also avidly seeks to bring about a change in the Indian team. After the disastrous England series, which India lost for the second time after their 2011 bludgeoning loss, Shastri was called in as a backup for coach Duncan Fletcher with reports that the Zimbabwean would have to fold up his operations with the Indian team. Shastri said that his job was to get the team's thought process and the selectors think-tank on the same page. “My job is to at least communicate with them [selectors] and see on what lines they are so that we both are on the same page. Probably discuss talent, discuss what would be the kind of team you need in Australia. My job is to communicate with whoever is there and I will not take a step back. Whoever is there, the selector, my job is to communicate. At the moment I have been communicating with all the five,” said Shastri during his interaction with the press at the Mumbai Press Club. Stating that Duncan Fletcher is a

Absolutely, he is brilliant! He is a seasoned campaigner. He has over 100 Test matches as a coach for various teams. The good thing is Fletch and me go a long way back. We know each other. I captained the u-25 team against Zimbabwe in ‘84 when he was the captain of Zimbabwe. He has got a fabulous track record. It is how we use the knowledge that he has in the best possible way and communicate with the players

RAVI SHASTRI, DIRECTOR, CRICKET OPERATIONS

seasoned campaigner who is credited with a string of overseas losses, the former Indian skipper put the onus on the Indian team as to how hey used his services. “Absolutely, he is brilliant! He is a seasoned campaigner. He has over 100 Test matches as a coach for various teams. The good thing is Fletch and me go a long way back. We know

have liked what they saw. Caving in, seven eight wickets, they know they are better than that. Yes, you might say inexperience, but that is no excuse. On one hand you show us fantastic cricket and then three weeks in a row you show us something that even they don't expect. I am sure they will bounce back,” he added.

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VIDIT OFF TO A FLYING START 10 Year Old Nihal Sarin Shocks Much Higher Rated Im Jonathan Westerberg

UNE: Vidit Santosh Gujrathi got off to a flying start by quickly winning the first round of the World Junior Chess Championship which commenced at Hotel Hyatt, Pune. The long 13-round gruelling event kicked off with 137 players from 50 countries and 78 participants in the girls category. Top two seeds Vladimir Fedoseev of Russia and seed Robin Van Kampen also scored effortless victories even as favourites fumbled in the very first round which is very unusual in a Swiss League tournament of this magnitude FM Rakesh Kumar Jena rated 2164 created a flutter when he held higher rated and 10th seed GM Grigoryan of Russia to a draw after 30 moves of a Sicilian Defence. Untitled Sai Vishwesh also rose to the occasion and 14th seed GM Nijat Abasov of Azerbaijan to a draw in a Spanish Opening game which lasted 50 moves. The biggest upset of the day was the loss of 19th seed IM Murali Karthikeyan (2499) losing to his Tamil Nadu state-mate Siva Mahadevan. However it was 10-year-old Nihal Sarin, freshly crowned World-Under 10 Champion at Durban who stole the limelight with a fantastic 94 move victory over higher ranked IM Jonathan Westerberg of Sweden. “Obviously today’s match was a very tough one as it lasted so many moves but there was no tension and I enjoyed it very much.” Interestingly this was the very

Nihal Sarin, one of the youngest participants in the on-going World Junior Chess Championship after defeating Sweden's Westerberg Jonathan in the first round. first time that Nihal played against a titled player though his handling of two pieces for his opponent’s rook in a Bogo Indian Defence defied his age and experience. Collectively, it was a good day for Indians with GM Sahej Grover , GM Ankit Rajpara, IM Aravindh Chithabamram, IM Diptayan Ghosh and IM Sayantan Das , IM Shardul Gagare scoring victories over their lesser rated opponents. Vidit the fourth seed was pitted against compatriot Ritviz Parab rated 71st with the black pieces and opted for a super sharp –Sicilian defence against the King Pawn Opening. “I had decided to play aggressively and am happy that my gamble played off as I managed to get an advantageous position early on,” beamed Vidit after the game.

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Sweet Secret for Chief Minister’s Trophy

By Shalivahana

YSORE: It is difficult to pick the winner in the Chief Minister’s Trophy. There are a dozen runners in the race and as many as half of them run with a chance. Going by the jockey, I select Sweet Secret for the race.

CARD AND SELECTIONS

1. The Chirapunji Plate 1200 M 1.15 P.M. 1.Glorious Light 62.5 Y.S.Srinath 2.My Girl 62.5 A.Vishwanath 3.Namrattaazz 62.5 Sarvan Kumar 4.Blackwind 62 M.J.Gautamrajurs 5.Echota 60.5 A.Ramu 6.Jazzbythebay 60.5 P.Kiran Rai 7.Beautiful Green 60 Nassar Alam 8.Windsor Park 59 Shobhan Babu 9.Jump In The Red 57 Noorulla 10.Silver Sparkler 54.5 J.Paswan 11.Sweet November 52.5 Vivek 12.Shining Fame 50.5 Irvan Singh Win: Jazzbythebay, Glorious Light

2. The Autumn Blue Plate - Div. II 1400 M 1.45 P.M. 1.Supreme Strength 60 S.Chethan Kalay 2.First Light 59.5 Irvan Singh 3.Charming Delmar 59 Arshad Alam 4.Chelalee 59 Sarvan Kumar

5.Crispy Delight 59 Mohammed Shoaib 6.Julius 59 M.Prabhakaran 7.Noble Princess 59 M.Prasad 8.Pride N Glory 59 A.Sandesh 9.Vroom Vroom 59 Ajeet Kumar 10.Victory Girl 58.5 A.Ramu 11.Delta Delight 57.5 B.Harish 12.One Two Ka Four 56 G.Adarsh Win: First Light, Vroom Vroom

3. The Autumn Blue Plate - Div.I 1400 M 2.15 P.M. 1.Astrum 60 Y.S.Srinath 2.Winged King 60 Noorulla 3.Napolean Dynamite 59.5 A.Ashhad Asbar 4.Sunday Cruz 58.5 S.Chethan Kalay 5.Tony Montana 58.5 M.Prasad 6.Silver Oak 57.5 Melvyn Maseyk 7.Winning Story 57.5 R.Anand 8.Crown Emperor 56.5 V.R.Jagdeesh 9.Big Copper Penny 54 A.Ramu 10.Break On Thru 54 Arshad Alam 11.Charlettetown 54 M.J.Gautamrajurs 12.Cool Icemint 54 M.Kumar Win: Silvre Oak, Sunday Cruz 4. The Usha Balram Trophy 1200 M 2.45 P.M. 1.Albatross 56 V.R.Jagdeesh 2.Counter Point 56 Vijay Kumar 3.Dancingking 56 A.Ramu

4.Lincon Continental 56 A.Vishwanath 5.Mandarin 56 A.Sandesh 6.New Victor 56 S.Mallikarjun 7.Our Little Dragon 56 G.Adarsh 8.Shubh Rahi 56 Mohammed Shoaib 9.Dream Star 54.5 Arshad Alam 10.Moher 54.5 A.Ashhad Asbar 11.Sancy 54.5 D.Gnaneshwar 12.She's Stunning 54.5 P.Trevor Win: She’s Stunning, Abatross

5. The Www.Racingpulse.In Website Trophy 1600 M 3.15 P.M. 1.Too Cold To Hold 62.5 Afsar Khan 2.Always On Top 60.5 D.Gnaneshwar 3.Sunspirit 60 P.Kiran Rai 4.Royal Prodigy 59 Nassar Alam 5.Noughtsandcrosses 56.5 Vijay Kumar 6.Extra Spark 56 R.Anand 7.Siena 54.5 Saddam Hussain 8.Suezy Oh (Ex:Sue Nevell) 54 P.Trevor 9.Beautiful Life 53 S.Chethan Kalay 10.Mountain Glory 53 B.Harish 11.Seven Of Hearts 52 A.Ashhad Asbar 12.Kimora 51 Arshad Alam Win: Kimora, Always On Top 6. The W.T.Craig-Jones Memorial Trophy - Div.I 1400 M 3.45 P.M. 1.Color Me 62.5 Shiva Kumar

2.Lake Paradise 61.5 C.Harish 3.Rising Rani 61.5 A.Vishwanath 4.Accuracy 59.5 Ajeet Kumar 5.Assiduous 58.5 P.Trevor 6.Mystic Music 58.5 Y.S.Srinath 7.Chronicle 57.5 B.Harish 8.Galaxy Queen 57.5 Shobhan Babu 9.Cool Baby 57 S.John 10.Anonymous 55.5 Afsar Khan 11.Yellowzone 55.5 Arshad Alam 12.Shrewd Master 53 A.Sandesh Win: Yellow Zone, Mystic Music

7. The Chief Minister's Trophy 1200 M 4.15 P.M. 1.Castle King 63.5 Shiva Kumar 2.Visionist 62.5 A.Ramu 3.Supreme Regime 60 A.R.Pradeep 4.Wind Of Soul 59 G.Y.Rajesh Babu 5.Sweet Secret 57.5 Y.S.Srinath 6.Commanding Heights 57 A.Vishwanath 7.Catharsis 56.5 Noorulla 8.Bryant Park 55.5 Ajeet Kumar 9.Alizadeh 55 Irvan Singh 10.Protector Of Paris 55 A.A. Asbar 11.Divine Deliverance 54.5 Shivnath Paswan 12.Bourbon Street 51.5 Melvyn Maseyk Win: Sweet Secret, Wind of Soul 8. The W.T.Craig-Jones Memorial Trophy - Div.II 1400 M 4.45 P.M.

1.Joanees Beauty (Ex:Boudicca) 60 S.Mallikarjun 2.Queen 59 Vijay Kumar 3.Always Love 58.5 Himanshu 4.Bucethalis 58.5 P.Kiran Rai 5.Robinhood Pandey 58.5 Ajeet Kumar 6.Oscar Sparkler 58 A.Ashhad Asbar 7.Wind Force 58 B.Harish 8.Go Green 57.5 B.Nayak 9.Saltoro Ridge 57.5 P.Trevor 10.Spiritual Blue 57.5 Y.S.Srinath 11.Majestic Opinion 57 A.Sandesh 12.Cash Is King 56.5 Vivek Win: Saltoro Ridge, Robinhood Pandey 9. The Lalithamahal Plate 1200 M 5.15 P.M. 1.No Boundaries (Ex:Song Of Sparrow) 61.5 Anil Baandal 2.Bandito 60.5 Y.S.Srinath 3.Salsa Touch 60 J.Paswan 4.Time Flies 59 S.John 5.Miss International 58.5 Melvyn Maseyk 6.Winter Wind 57 Sarvan Kumar 7.Aanchal Beauty 55 Afsar Khan 8.Getafix 55 Nassar Alam 9.Born For Passion 54 A.Ramu 10.Abbas Dreams 53.5 P.Kiran Rai 11.Precept 53 B.Harish 12.Adonis 51.5 M.J.Gautamrajurs Win: Bandito, Miss International

RONALDO HITS THIRD HAT-TRICK IN FIVE GAMES M SPORTS

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ADRID: Cristiano Ronaldo scored his third hat-trick in five games as Real Madrid moved into the top four for the first time this season with a 5-0 win over Athletic Bilbao. It took Ronaldo just two minutes to extend his scoring streak to eight games as he headed home Gareth Bale's cross and Karim Benzema made the game safe when he doubled Madrid's lead just before half-time yesterday. Bale teed up Ronaldo once more to make it 3-0 and the Portuguese then turned provider for Benzema to tap home his second of the game. Ronaldo rounded off the scoring two minutes from time when he unintentionally deflected Pepe's effort home to take his tally for the season to 17 goals in just 11 matches in all competitions. Victory takes Real moved back to within four points of leaders Barcelona behind Valencia and Sevilla, but ahead of champions Atletico Madrid who drop down to fifth. A fourth defeat in five league games for Athletic, meanwhile, means Ernesto Valverde's men end the week-

end in the relegation zone. Madrid were back to full strength after coach Carlo Ancelotti had rested a few of his regular starters in the 2-1 win over Ludogorets Razgrad in midweek and took just two minutes to make the breakthrough against an Athletic side shorn of confidence. Bale turned onto his weaker right foot, but still managed to pick out a perfect cross for the unmarked Ronaldo to head home at the back post. Athletic 'keeper Gorka Iraizoz then made a smart save low to his right to deny Ronaldo a second and Benzema just couldn't stretch to turn home another Bale cross as the hosts piled on the pressure. However, the Basques settled midway through the half and Iker Muniain's spectacular dipping volley from the edge of the area forced Iker Casillas into action with a fingertip save. Crucially Real managed to get the second goal before half-time, though,

as Benzema rose highest to head Luka Modric's corner in via the crossbar. Bale wasted a great opportunity to make it 3-0 five minutes into the second-half as he blazed over with just Iraizoz to beat. However, the Welshman made amends five minutes later when he raced onto Benzema's pass and squared for Ronaldo to tap home his second of the night. Bale came close again when he shot just wide after being set up by a lovely backheel from James Rodriguez and was then flagged offside when he did finally have the ball in the net. Madrid were continuing to open up the Athletic defence at will and made it 4-0 21 minutes from time when Ronaldo unselfishly squared for Benzema to roll into an empty net rather than going for a hat-trick. Ronaldo did then go in search of his third hat-trick in five games, forcing Iraizoz into a flying save with a powerful header. However, the World Player of the Year wasn't to be denied and registered his 26th hat-trick for the club, albeit with some fortune when he deflected Pepe's effort past the helpless Iraizoz.

Real's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his third goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid in Spain.

31 Koevermans steps down as Indian football coach

SILIGURI: Following a spate of mediocre outings, Indian football team coach Wim Koevermans stepped down from the post soon after the country suffered a defeat in an international friendly, here. After India lost to Palestine 2-3, Koevermans declared in the post-match presentation ceremony that that he isn't continuing as coach of the Indian national team. "This was my last match as the coach of the national team and I will not be taking up the post of AIFF's Technical Director for private reasons," he said. "I have thoroughly enjoyed my stint and stay in India. It was a nice gesture by the players," he referred to the Guard of Honour which the players gave to Koevermans at the end of the match. Koevermans' contract as the national coach with AIFF ends on October 31, 2014. "When I took charge I was told to change the style of play and there has been a huge improvement on that front. We created chances in every match that we played and played some good football. But that hasn't been enough," he stated. "I never like losing. The boys stayed so much committed on the ground today," he said in reference to India's upcoming match against Palestine.

Dhoni becomes ISL team Nervous wait for Bianchi family and team Chennaiyin FC co-owner Y

Mahendra Singh Dhoni became the new co-owner of Chenniyan FC with actor Abhishek Bachchan. Seen with Dhoni is co-owner Vita Dani.

HENNAI: After the likes of "Dhoni has signed a deal to Sachin Tendulkar and become a co-owner of ChenVirat Kohli, Mahendra Singh naiyin FC," a source from Dhoni has become the latest IMG-Reliance, the organisers cricketer to own a football of the much-anticipated team in the high-profile In- league told PTI. dian Super League, investing Last month, Dhoni's in the Chennaiyin FC ahead of deputy in the Indian cricket the event starting October 12. team was announced as coDhoni, the current Indian owner of ISL team FC Goa. cricket captain, has pencilled Tendulkar is a co-owner of a deal to be a co-owner of Kerala Blasters while exChennaiyin FC along with cricket captain Sourav GanBollywood actor Abhishek guly is a co-owner of Atletico de Kolkata. Bachchan.

OKKAICHI (Japan): Jules Bianchi's father was rushing to Japan Monday where the Formula One driver was in intensive care with a serious head injury, after one of the worst crashes the sport has seen in nearly two decades. The French driver underwent emergency surgery on Sunday after slamming into a recovery vehicle on the Suzuka track near the end of a rain-sodden Japanese Grand Prix. Formula One's governing body, the International Automobile Federation (FIA), said the 25-year-old Marussia driver had been rushed to hospital after suffering a "severe head injury". A small crowd of journalists had gathered Monday outside the Mie Prefectural General Medical Centre in Yokkaichi, the nearest hospital to the track. The hospital was refusing to comment on the driver's condition, citing patient privacy and directing enquiries to the FIA. An AFP reporter at the scene said Marussia team principal John Booth and team general manager Graeme Lowdon had arrived at the facility.

The accident site where Jules Bianchi crashed. Both men appeared to have slept little and deflected questions on the driver's condition. Venezuelan Formula One driver Pastor Maldonado was also seen at the hospital, where Felipe Massa had been spotted Sunday evening. All three drivers are represented by agent Nicolas Todt, who was understood to be on his way to Yokkaichi from Paris. Bianchi's father was flying from France to be at his son's bedside and was expected to arrive at the hospital Monday evening. "Jules is seriously injured," Philippe Bianchi told

France 3 television on Sunday. "He is undergoing surgery for a head injury and we will need to wait 24 hours to know any more on his condition." An unconscious Bianchi had to be removed from the wreckage of his car after the horror smash, which happened as he ploughed into a recovery vehicle lifting Adrian Sutil's prone Sauber away from danger after the German had skidded into a wall on lap 42.

West Indian cricketers [L-R] Kieron Pollard, Darren Sammy and Ravi Rampaul during their visit to Smaaash in Mumbai on Monday.

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