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PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI IS A RATION CARD HOLDER IN

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SENIOR MLC PANDURANG PHUNDKAR DISPLAYS FAKE ORANGECOLOURED RATION CARDS OF PM MODI, CONGRESS PRESIDENT SONIA GANDHI, CM DEVENDRA FADNAVIS AND OTHER PROMINENT POLITICIANS

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enior Bharatiya Janata Party member of legislative council, Pandurang Phundkar yesterday stunned the upper house by producing fake orange coloured ration cards meant for Below Poverty Line (BPL) families in the name of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress president Sonia Gandhi,

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and other prominent politicians. Phundkar raised the issue in the upper house through a point of propriety soon after the question hour was over. Meanwhile, the state government has ordered a probe into the issuing of bogus ration cards, that too in the name of prominent Continued on pg 8 «

‘I want people to stop hating and start loving each other’

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Girish Gogia has been awarded by the United Nations for his determination to inspire people and motivate them to live a positive and better life

By Abhishek Vissapragada

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ying comfortably on his bed supported by pillows, Girish Gogia does not look like a man who has travelled to many places in the world. Although he is paralyzed from below his neck, he smiles as if the lack of movement is not a problem. Gogia recently received the 'Karamveer Chakra Medallion' from The International Confederation of NGOs, an organisation instituted by the United Nations (UN) at Delhi.

The ADC spoke to Gogia about his journey and achievements. Excerpts: Firstly, congratulations on receiving the award for your pro-active citizenship. How do you feel on receiving this honour?

Oh, I feel wonderful to be honoured by the committee for my work. The organisation looks into all the good work that is done by concerned citizens and takes the responsibility to right the wrongs in many countries. So I feel that the re-

sponsibilities for my work also increases.

Tell us how this journey of 'Positive Earth', which is also your initiative and motto, began in your life?

The initiative has been an understanding of how I have lived my life in the past 25-30 years. I have travelled around the world and lived an adventurous life while conducting my business which is interior designing. I met with an accident in Goa in 1999 which led to my paralysis. A few months after the accident I was very depressed and was filled with negative thoughts. But I resolved to look at life in a positive way. I continued my interior designing business and for 11 years I did some tremendous work in my field. But in 2011, I had a kind of divine intervention which said that I need to inspire people and motivate them around the world. That's how I gave up my business and hit upon the idea

of 'Positive Earth'.

Have you ever been teased for your condition by people?

I have not been teased as such but I have been looked down upon by many people. This happens with every disabled person. People feel pity and sympathy towards us but they also look down upon us because we are disabled physically.

But they also have disabilities like fear, hatred, low self esteem, low confidence, etc. But since they are physically fit they feel they are above us.

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cent of the audience listen with concentration. The rest are not really interested. But I continually motivate myself to give such speeches because if there is anyone in this world whom I can help think positively then I shall continue to What are some of the hurdles that do so. The rest is for the people to you have faced while spreading decide what they want to do. your message of positivity?

One of the biggest hurdles in Who have been your pillars of spreading my message is when peo- support in this journey?

The entire universe and God with ple don't really take interest in listening to it. I have given many whom I feel connected is my supspeeches and observed that there port system. My parents, sisters, my are people who get distracted due to friends and my wife have also supsome calls, messages, chatting on ported me a lot. My wife, who is also Whatsapp, etc. I feel that only 25 per paralyzed continues to motivate me

and participates in my workshops and speeches that I conduct. My positive attitude along with the love of people close to me has kept me going till today.

What are your plans for the future?

I plan to continue spreading this positive message in the world, especially given by the recent events that have taken place in the African countries, Syria, Russia etc. I want people to stop hating each other, stop thinking negative thoughts and start loving each other positively. Hopefully I can do my best towards it.

1,762 Indians evacuated from strife-torn Yemen till date N

EW DELHI: Consequent upon the Government of India issuing an advisory for Indian nationals to leave Yemen, the Indian Air Force(IAF) has deployed heavy transport aircraft with alacrity, in support of evacuation operations.

In a well coordinated operation involving several agencies, IAF deployed C-17 Globemaster III aircraft in eight shuttles from Djibouti to India and an additional shuttle from Kochi to Mumbai last night.

During the operation, a total of 1,762 Indians were evacuated from

An Indian Air Force C-17 Globemaster-III aircraft at Hindan Air Base gets airborne to Djibouti for bringing back Indians evacuated from Yemen on 07 Apr 15.

MUMBHAI Vikas Sabnis An Indian Air Force C-17 Globemaster-III aircraft at Hindan Air Base, taxiing-out prior to taking off to Djibouti for bringing back Indians evacuated from Yemen on 07 Apr 15.

Yemen and brought back to India from Djibouti till date. A summary is placed as under:

He welcomed me with this bouquet as per protocol; but then he expressed his rebellious attitude according to the local leader’s instructions.

Djibouti-Kochi (April 1): 168 Djibouti Mumbai (April 1): 190 Djibouti Mumbai (April 3): 334 Djibouti Mumbai (April 5): 225 Djibouti Mumbai (April 6): 229 Djibouti Mumbai (April 6): 175 Djibouti Mumbai (April 7): 223 Djibouti Kochi (April 8): 68 Kochi Mumbai (April 8): 150

The total number of Indians evacuated now stands at 1,762 RCD/BSK, an official communique from the Ministry of Defense said.

Indians evacuated from Yemen boarding a C-17 Globemaster-III of the Indian Air Force at Djibouti before taking off to Mumbai.

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HOME TRUTH... While Mumbai boasts of several new advertisements wooing people to buy homes at discounted rates with good amenities, there are still people like this woman near the Highway at Mahim who don't have a secure roof over their head and have propped-up bamboos and a woolen sheet to protect her from the scorching heat, even as she goes assiduously about her business of making wicker baskets .

Aliens are enormous, weigh over 300 kgs!

Aliens, if they exist, would be much larger than humans, weighing over a massive 300 kilogrammes, a cosmologist in Spain has calculated.

Fergus Simpson, a scientist at the University of Barcelona, has estimated that the average weight of intelligent extraterrestrials would exceed 300 kilogrammes.

The argument relies on a mathematical model that assumes organisms on other planets obey the same laws of conservation of energy that we see here on Earth namely, that larger animals need more resources and expend more energy, and thus are less abundant.

There are many small ants, for example, but far fewer whales or elephants.

Thus, throughout the universe, as is the case on Earth, there are likely more small animals than large ones, said Simpson.

Since the number of planets inhabited by relatively small animals would outnumber the amount of worlds where large ones predominate, it is most likely that we find ourselves on a planet with relatively small animals - and are ourselves probably one of the smaller intelligent beings, Simpson added.

Simpson said that a certain minimum size is probably necessary for intelligent life, and he used the range of body sizes found in animals on Earth to come up

with the most probable distribution of organisms on other planets, 'Newsweek' reported.

Seth Shostak, a researcher at the SETI Institute, said the study reminded him of previous work he had done suggesting that any extraterrestrials we might eventually find would be on the larger side since bigger animals live longer, and an organism with a longer lifespan might be more likely to develop the kind of technology necessary for making contact with humans.

Shostak said the research is "interesting" but cautioned that there is no concrete data to work with.

He also said that while humans are not the Earth's biggest organisms it is their thumbs and upright stance - not their body mass - that has allowed their intelligence to blossom.

"Polar bears are large but do not write great literature and build radio towers and a lot of that is probably because they are walking around on all fours," Shostak said.

Symbol of secularism

Mariyam Asif Siddiqui, a class VI student who stood first in a contest to explain Bhagvad Gita, was felicitated by Maharashtra Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao at Raj Bhavan here.

Mariyam, a student of Cosmopolitan High School at Mira

Road, had received the first prize in Gita Champions League competition, an inter-school competition for explaining the teachings of the holy book, which was organised by ISKCON last month.

A total of 195 schools, including 105 private and 90 municipal schools, participated in the contest.

The Governor had invited Mariyam along with her parents and teachers to Raj Bhavan

yesterday to convey his appreciation to her, a Raj Bhavan spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Applauding Mariyam's efforts, the Governor presented her a set of books. Mariyam's achievement has been hailed in various sections of society, including political parties of different hues, as the vindication of the Hindu-Muslim unity.

She was also feted today by Mumbai unit Congress president Sanjay Nirupam who described her as the symbol of secularism.

Ruskin Bond’s nemesis Ruskin Bond continues to weave a magic spell on his readers with his stories, but the veteran writer feels "stumped and stymied" by the thought of writing about politicians or media tycoons saying he cannot "breathe life" into these subjects.

For the author of scores of novels, memoirs, short story collections and books of essays and poetry, writing is easy if he's happy with his theme.

"Ask me to write a piece on petunias and I'll turn out an enthusiastic essay on this underrated flower. I might even write a story on someone who grows petunias, because such a person must obviously have sterling qualities... “But ask me to write the story of a political leader or media tycoon and I'm stumped and stymied. Those little drops of

blood threaten to appear," the 80year-old author, awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2014, says.

According to Bond, he "cannot breathe life into these subjects", noble though they might be.

"Their true personalities, the essence of their natures, somehow elude me. It is not that they are too complicated, but rather that one has to peel off too many layers of protective armour to get at the flesh and blood that lies beneath the skin," he says.

These views find mention in Bond's new book "A Book of Simple Living: Brief Notes from the Hills," a personal diary of sorts. Published by Speaking Tiger, the book records the many small moments that constitute a life of harmony with the self, the natural world, and friends, family and passersby.

Bond says for most part of his

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life, he "followed instinct rather than intelligence, and this has resulted in a modicum of happiness".

The Kasauli-born writer, who has settled in Mussoorie with his adopted family, says he loves his life passionately and wishes it could go on and on.

"But all good things must come to an end, and when the time comes to make my exit, I hope I can do so with good grace and humour. But there is time yet, and many small moments to savour," he says

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Gazette No. (X-57983).

C-1308 I have changed my name from Mithun Popat Lal Patel to Mitesh Popat Bhai Kakdiya as per Gazette No.(E-62677).

C-1309 I have changed my name from Saharabegum, to ‘Sayyed Sahana Begum’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 07/04/2015.

C-1310 I have changed my name from Sarfraz Ahmed Sayed, to ‘Sayyed Sarfraz Ahmed’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 07/04/2015.

C-1311 I have changed my name from Kumar Ahamad Sayed, to ‘Sayyed Kamar Ahmed’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 07/04/2015.

C-1312 I have changed my name from Husain Sherif Mapkar, to ‘Hussain Sharif Mapkar ’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (E- 63141) Dated: 26/03/2015.

C-1313 I have changed my name from Mohamed Faruk Habib Abdul, to ‘Kasmani Mohamed Farooq Abdul Habib’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 31/03/2015.

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I have changed my name from Mr. Nitin Raju Patel to Mr. Nitin Raju Patil as per Affidavit Dated 06.04.2015.

C-1334 I have changed my name from Mr. Darshana Ashok Shinde to Mr. Sonali Rajendra Dhamankar as per Affidavit Dated 01.04.2015.

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I have changed my name from Rashila Dhirajlal Raichada to Mrs. Rasilaben Dhirubhai Raichadaa as per Affidavit Dt. 07/04/2015.

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I have changed my name from Poojaben Vijay Patel to Mrs. Poojaben Hiren Patel as per Deed Poll Affidavit.

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C-1324 I have changed my name from Mohsin Shaikh to Mosin Shaikh as per Court Affidavit.

C-1325 We Sameena Mosin Shaikh and Mosin Shaikh have changed our son name from Ibrahim Raza Mohsin Shaikh to Ibrahim Mosin Shaikh as per Court Affidavit.

C-1326 I have changed my name from Dinesh Pandey to Dinesh Kumar Pandey as per Affidavit.

C-1327 I have changed my name from Mishra Atulkumar to Atul Rajendra Mishra vide Govt of Maharashtra Affidavit No. (LT 235888).

C-1328 I have changed my name from Ms. Hazel Subhash Katbamna to Mr. Nikhil Subhash Katbamna vide Govt of Maharashtra Affidavit No. (MC 572432) Dated 03/04/2015.

C-1329 I have changed my name from Prashant Harish Thakkar to Prashant Harish Popat as per Affidavit dated 7 April 2015.

C-1330 I have changed my name from Sonal Prashant Thakkar to Sonal Prashant Popat as per Affidavit dated 7 April 2015.

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I Milton Agnel Michael Castelino s/o Michael Castelino have changed my name to Milton Michael Castelino vide Affidavit Dt 8.4.2015.

C-1340 I have changed my name from “Sangeeta Nilesh Bhatia” to “Sangita Nilesh Bhatia” as per Affidavit Dated 8th April’ 2015.

C-1341 I have changed my name from “Suvasini Karunakar Shetty” to “Suhasini Hariprasad Shetty” as per Affidavit Dated 20th March’ 2015.

C-1342 I have changed my name from “Kusum Lata Sharma” to “Kusum Binju” as per Affidavit Dated 25th December’ 2014.

C-1343 I have changed my name from “Pradeep Sarkar” to “Pradip Sarkar” as per Affidavit Dated 25th December’ 2014.

C-1344 I have changed my name from “Sumona Sarkar” to “Sumana Sarkar” as per Affidavit Dated 25th December’ 2014.

C-1345 I have changed my name from “Champaben Batukbhai Patel” to “Champaben Batukbhai Rupareliya” as per Affidavit Dated 4th April’ 2015.

C-1346 I have changed my name from “Sagar Batukbhai Patel” to “Sagar Batukbhai Rupareliya” as per Affidavit Dated 4th April’ 2015.

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C-1356 I have changed my name from Sapna Tanajirao Shinde to Diksha Dattaram Surve as per the deedpoll Affidavit.

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C-1359 We Devendra Babulal Jain and Lata Devendra Jain have changed our minor daughter's name from Anisha Devendra Mehta (Jain) to Anisha Devendra Jain as per the deedpoll Affidavit.

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C-1367 I have changed my name from R. Aravindakshan to Arvindakshan Raman Nair by virtue of Deed poll Affidavit.

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C-1385 I have changed my name from Nadeem Husain & Nadeemhusain Hanif Shaikh to Nadeem Hanif Shaikh as per Affidavit.

C-1386 I have changed my name from Vikash Sharma to Vikas Sharma as per Affidavit.

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hiv Sena legislator Pratap Sarnaik yesterday dragged socialite and columnist Shobhaa De for her tweets on the state governments move to make it mandatory on multiplex owners to give prime time slots for Marathi movies.

Moving the motion in the legislative assembly he said that while the move was welcomed by all, De through her acerbic tweets showed her hatred for Marathi. After coming to know of a privilege motion moved against her De yet again tweeted “Now a privilege motion demanding an apology from me? Come on! I am a proud Maharashtrian and love Marathi films.

Always have. Always will !”

In a statement issued here Sarnaik argued that De in four of her tweets even taunted Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and also targeted the government by calling its action as “Dadagiri”. He added that the columnist in one of her

Pratap Sarnaik tweets sarcastically commented that if Marathi movies are shown during prime time in multiplexes then instead of popcorn, one would get “Dahimisal” and “Vadapav” to eat. Sarnaik stated that her comments amount to an insult to the Marathi language and Marathi people of the state.

Coming out in defence of his party MLA, senior Sena MP

Sanjay Raut remarked “When we have Marathi people and Marathi language, anything done in favor of Maharashtra is welcomed.”

For the better part of the day social media platforms twitter and facebook were flooded with messages in support and against of the government's move and De as well. It may be recalled that Minister for Cultural Affairs Vinod Tawde while replying to a debate on Marathi language, culture and other allied issues had announced in the legislative assembly that henceforth the government would make it mandatory for multiplex owners to reserve at least one screen for Marathi movies during prime time. He added that the government would also make it mandatory for multiplex owners to telecast a shortfilm on Dadasaheb Phalke before any show. Phalke is considered the pioneer of Indian film industry as he brought the motion picture technology to the sub-continent.

Shiv Sainiks and supporters of Arvind Devji Dudhvadkar (centre) cheer him after he won the BEST election, yesterday.

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he BEST Standing Committee members elected Arvind Devji Dudhvadkar as the chairman yesterday. The Shiv Sainiks were elated and in a celebratory mood as this is the the second time in succession that Dudhvadkar has

been elected chairman of the standing committee.

The two nominees – Arvind Devji Dudhvadkar from Shiv Sena and Sunil Vishnu More from Congress were present with their supporters. However, Dudhvadkar won with maximum votes from the committee members.

Addressing the committee,

Dudhvadkar expressed his gratitude and promised to work hard for the betterment of the BEST and its employees. “I will strive to obtain better facilities in the BEST and also work to enable a better system in our organisation.” aroosa.ahmed@afternoondc.in

Large police force needed for Prakash Gangadhare chosen BMC Kumbh Mela security, says Fadnavis Improvement Commitee Chairman

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begun. The installation of cameras is underway in the hief Minister Devendra vicinity,” the Chief Minister Fadnavis yesterday made it clear. pointed out that a strong poThis issue was raised by lice force of 15,000 personnel NCP member Hemant Takle will be required to handle seduring the question hour. He curity arrangements at the said, “Barely three months upcoming Kumbh Mela in are left for the Kumbh mela Nashik.While replying to a and the government is yet to query during question hour fill the vacant police posts”. in the legislative council, FadWhile speaking on this issue navis said, “Out of 273 posts of Kumbh Mela preparations, for police officials in Nashik, the leader of the opposition 28 are lying vacant while out Dhananjay Munde had said of a total 3,036 posts of police that there is corruption with personnel, 95 are still unocregards to giving tenders for cupied. We will require a total CM Devendra Fadnavis installation of cameras. of more than 15,000 strong The CM in reply to this alpolice force to take care of se- be deployed there”. legation said, “an inquiry has curity during the Kumbh “The tendering process for been initiated and it will be Mela. To do this, police from temporary installation of over before the Kumbh Mela across the state will have to CCTV cameras has already starts”.

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Youth stoned to death in Dombivli A

25-year-old man from Dombivli was allegedly stoned to death by four unidentified persons, police said on Wednesday.

According to a PTI report, the incident took place in the wee hours on Tuesday when the victim Shreyas Chari along with his neighbour Digambar Patil arrived in an autorickshaw near his residential building in Pandurang Wadi locality and

were assaulted by the four men, Inspector (Crime) S.B. Sawant, of Tilak Nagar police station said.

As soon as Chari and Patil got down from the rickshaw, the four masked persons came near them, Sawant said, adding smelling suspicion, Chari enquired why they were loitering and were suddenly attacked by the miscreants with stones.

According to the complaint filed by Patil on Tuesday, he and Chari sustained serious injuries.

Later, Chari succumbed to injuries while undergoing treatment and his body has been sent for post mortem, he said.

A case under IPC sections 302 (murder) has been registered and efforts are on to nab the four accused who are at large, he added.

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sults were declared, Gangadhare said that people's participation in the Development he elections to the Bri- Plan is mandatory and that hanmumbai Municipal many have already expressed Corporation's (BMC) Im- their strong feelings which provement Committee should be considered. He Chairman 2015-16 were also said that Mumbai is the held on Wednesday commercial capital of India wherein BJP Corporator and that its development in a Prakash Gangadhare won by sixvotes beating his nearest rival, Congress Corporator Ajanta Yadav.

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correct manner is important.

Adding to this, Gangadhare promised that he will cognisantly look towards the dilapidated properties of Mumbai and will plan for immediate action. He concluded his speech saying he will be doing constructive work during his tenure.

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The Shiv Sena-BJP and RPI totally gave 13 votes to Gangadhare and 1 vote was given by Akhil Bhartiya Sena. Ajanta Yadav recieved total 8 votes from the Congress-NCP corporators while one SP corporator was neutral, two MNS corporators were absent.

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I have changed my name from Mohammed Kalim Mohamad Karim to Mohammed Kalim Mohamad Karim Shaikh as per Affidavit C-1435 I have changed my name from Chanthucavil Thomas Laly to Lali Alexander as per Affidavit C-1436 I have changed my name from Saroralli Anwar Ali Khan to Sarwar Ali Anwar Ali Khan as per Affidavit C-1437 I have changed my name from Raksha Ben Kanji Patel to Raksha Prakash Patel as per Affidavit C-1438

I have changed my name from Aazad Ahmed Dilshad to Aazad Ahmed Dilshad Khan as per Affidavit C-1452 I have changed my name from Shamir Shaukatali Charania to Sameer Shaukatali Charania as per Affidavit C-1453 I have changed my name from Daaaulat Shaukatali Charania to Daulat Shaukatali Charania as per Affidavit C-1454 I have changed my name from Shamir Shaaukatali Charania to Sameer Shaukatali Charania as per Affidavit C-1455

I have changed my name from Yunus Shaikh to Babalal Shaikh as per Affidavit C-1439

I have changed my name from Chalkatali Rahim Charania to Shaukatali Rahim Charania as per Affidavit C-1456

I have changed my name from Mehulkumar Jayantilal Patel to Mehul Jayantilal Patel as per Affidavit C-1440

I have changed my name from Miss. Dipti Ashwin Vora to Mrs. Deepti Pankaj Chheda as per Affidavit C-1457

I have changed my name from Mr. Umesh Prasad Rajkishore Shukla to Mr. Umesh Rajkishore Shuklaas per Affidavit C-1441 I have changed my name from Miss.

Kumari Neetadevi Sadasevak Tripathi to Mrs. Neeta Umesh Shukla as per Affidavit C-1442

We Mr. Pankaj Dhanji Chheda and Mrs. Deepti Pankaj Chheda have changed our minor son's name from Lay Pankaj Chheda to Avi Pankaj Chheda as per Affidavit C-1458 I have changed my name from Mr. Rameshkumar Mavjibhai Vora to Mr. Ramesh Mavjibhai Vora as per Affidavit C-1459

We Mr. Umesh Shukla & Mrs. Neeta Shukla have changed our child’s name from Rrisabh Umesh Shukla to Rrishabh Umesh Shukla as per Affidavit

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I have changed my name from Mr. Mahesh Kumar Keshavji Gothi to Mr. Mahesh Keshavji Gothi as per Affidavit C-1444 I have changed my name from Miss. Gangaben Kheta Vaid to Mrs. Ganga Mahesh Gothi as per Affidavit C-1445 I have changed my name from Mrs.Bhavnaben Maheshkumar Gothi to Mrs.Ganga Mahesh Gothi as per Affidavit C-1446 We Mr. Mahesh Gothi & Mrs. Ganga Gothi have changed our child’s name from Sanjanaben Maheshkumar Gothi to Sanjana Mahesh Gothi as per Affidavit C-1447 I have changed my name from Mr.Mahesh Keshavji Patel to Mr.Mahesh Keshavji Gothi as per Affidavit C-1448 I have changed my name from Mrs.Ganga Mahesh Patel to Mrs.Ganga Mahesh Gothi as per Affidavit C-1449 We Mr. Mahesh Gothi & Mrs. Ganga Gothi have changed our child’s name from Siddi Mahesh Patel to Siddhi Mahesh Gothi as per Affidavit C-1450 I have changed my name from Miss.

Sangita Dhondu Khanvilkar to Mrs. Sneha Kishore Desai as per Affidavit C-1451

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C-1473 I have changed my name from Mrs. Irfana Rizwanullah to Mrs. Irfana Rizwanullah Malik as per Affidavit.

C-1474 I have changed my name from Mr. Amanulla Hayatullah to Mr. Amanullah Hayatullah as per Affidavit.

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C-1478 I have changed my name from Mohammad Azhar Mustakim to Azhar Mustakim Ansari as per Affidavit C-1479 I have changed my name from Khamsuddeen Ahmed Bhatkar to Khamsu Ahmed Bhatkar as per Affidavit C-1480 I have changed my name from Sangeeta Sanjay Lohiya to Sangeeta Sanjay Lohia as per Affidavit Dated: 04/04/15.

C-1481 I Ibrahim Abdul Reheman Shekh have changed my name to Ibrahim Abdul Reheman Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 08/04/15

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I Zareena Tabrej Shaikh have changed my name to Zareen Ahmed Memon as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 08/04/15 C-1483

C-1466 I have changed my name from Pardeshi Saud Abdul Karim to Pardesi Saud Abdul Karim as per Affidavit.

C-1467 I have changed my name from Mr. Salahuddeenhilaluddeen to Mr. Salahuddin Hilaludeen as per Affidavit.

C-1468 I have changed my name from Mr. Hilaluddeen to Mr. Hilaludeen Haseen Mistry as per Affidavit.

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We Mr. Anilkumar Ravindrakumar Saxena and Mrs. Himani Anil Saxena have changed our minor daughter’s name from Arushi Mobar Saxena to Arushi Anil Saxena as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 08/04/15 C-1484 I Zareen Ahmed Memon have changed my minor daughter’s name from Jannat Tabrej Shaikh to Jannat Memon as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 08/04/15 C-1485

I Jayashri Kisan Kini have changed my name to Vandana Rajaram Bhoir as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 08/04/15 C-1488 I Mayuriben Jayantilal Hemani have changed my name to Mayuri Chetan Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 08/04/15 C-1489 I Sureshbhai Mohanbhai Rathod have changed my name to Suresh Mohanbhai Patel as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 07/04/15 C-1490 I Sonal Dharshi Doshi have changed my name to Sonal Anish Lakhani as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 07/04/15 C-1491 I Vibha Chandrakant Magia have changed my name to Vibha Ritesh Lakhani as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 07/04/15 C-1492 I Miss. Kapila Prabhudas Mehta have changed my name to Mrs. Kavita Gunvant Vasa as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 07/04/15 C-1493 I Mr. Gunvantrai Shantilal Vasa have changed my name to Mr. Guvant Shantilal Vasa as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 07/04/15 C-1494 I Ranjana Raghunath Khedekar have changed my name to Anita Raghunath Khedekar as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 06/04/15 C-1495 I Mr. Rajesh Kumar have changed my name to Mr. Rajesh Shyamlal Prajapati as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 04/04/15 C-1496 I Mr. Shyamlal have changed my name to Mr. Shyamlal Kanaiyalal Prajapati as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 04/04/15 C-1497 I Som Mati have changed my name to Mrs. Nirmala Shyamlal Prajapati as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 04/04/15 C-1498 I Gurrmit Kaur Bhunvara have changed my name to Gurmeet Kaur Bhunvara as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 08/04/15 C-1499 I Sabbir Najmuddin Vahora have changed my name to Sabbir Najmuddin Amthaniwala as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-1500 I Afasana Abdul Shaikh @ Afsana Bano Abdul Hafeezu have changed my name to Afsanabano Abdul Hafiz Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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07 CITY Father held for raping own daughter, Two youths arrested extortion neighbours take victim to police stn They were for trying to

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60-year-old man have been arrested by Kandivali police for allegedly repeatedly raping his own 23-year-old daughter over a period of two years. The accused father was arrested on Wednesday after cops filed an FIR against him. The family is very poor and live on the streets of Kandivali (West).

According to the Kandivali police the incident occurred at around 2 am on a footpath in Poisar area of Kandivali

west. The family comprises of the accused, the victim, the accused wife and two more siblings. The accused forced himself on her, while his wife and other people were sleeping on the street.

The victim screamed out which alerted the neighbors who beat up the accused and took her away from him.

The neighbors early morning took the victim to the Kandivali police station where a case of rape under section 376 of the Indian Penal Code was registered against the father.

The accused was arrested and produced before a magistrates’ court and

was remanded to police custody for five days. When asked if he raped her in the past as well, senior police inspector M Pandharmise of Kandivali police station, “Yes. She said in her statement that he had sexually assaulted her in the past as well.” Mr. Pandharmise added that the accused was not in an inebriated condition and that he is of sound mind. “We have sent the woman for medical examination to the Police hospital in Nagpada. We are also now recording the statements of other pavement dwellers to find out more about the incident,” noted Pandermise.

Ad firm owner, Bhinde booked in cheating case

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he owner of leading advertisement firm Guju Ads, Bhavesh Bhinde, has been booked in a cheating case registered at the Mulund police station, where a person has accused him of forging ownership documents of the latter’s flats through which he also secured a loan and later sold them off.

Bhinde however refuted the allegations, saying the complainant Jayesh Mirani is resorting to a police complaint as a last ditch effort to settle a personal score with him.According to the FIR registered by Miran at the Mulund police station on Wednesday,

Bhinde usurped property owned by him at Mirani Nagar near the Kalidas Natyagriha at Mulund (west) by faking ownership and registration documents.

“I had rented the places to him for the past 20 years but took back the possession in 2012 since he had been defaulting on the rent. He later made fake ownership documents and registration certificates showing him as the owner and obtained a loan of several lakhs from the Maharashtra Cooperative Bank’s branch in Navi Mumbai using the flats as collateral. He then also sold the flats to someone else. It is only when the flats got entangled in legal trouble and I saw a court receiver’s notice when I realized the fraud,” Mi-

rani claims.

Following the complaint, the Mulund police booked Bhinde and his mother Jamaben (65) under sections 420 (cheating) and 406 (criminal breach of trust) of the IPC. When contacted, Bhinde said the allegation was baseless since he had original ownership documents to prove the flats’ title. “We had acquired those flats through Mirani’s brother who was the power of attorney for the properties.

Even the police recognized this and therefore did not include a forgery charge. There is something personal between us going back a long way back for which he is trying to score brownie points,” he said while speaking to ADC.

Female scribe robbed of mobile at Kalwa

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ate night travelling in local again proves to be unsafe for women.

Cases of chain and mobile snatching are on increase in local trains and most of the time the females are targeted by the thieves.

Last night, a journalist from the newspaper, Dopahar Ka Saamna, was targeted by thieves at Kalwa. The incident took place on Tuesday around 1:35 am as Manisha Gurav, who works as a crime reporter for Dopahar Ka Saamna,

TODAY A NCPA-National Theatre Live (London) Presentation: 'A View from the Bridge', Godrej Dance Theatre, NCPA, Nariman Point, 3 and 7 p.m.

CEAT Swayam Felicitation and Placement Ceremony of Trained Women Drivers: Mayor Snehal Ambekar, Anant Goenka, MD-CEAT Ltd., Nandina Ramchandran, Head – Group Corporate Social Responsibility RPG Foundation, Susiieben Shah, Founder, Priyadarshini Taxi Services, Neeraj Gupta, Founder, Meru Cabs Sanjay Singh, Vice President, V-Link, Anil Garg, President, Maharashtra School Bus Owners Association, RPG House, 463, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, 11 am.

Centre for Environment Research & Education (CERE): Table conference on 'Discovering and promoting Urban Biodiversity across India' The Round Table would be addressed

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Adfactors PR office located at Kamala Mills, Lower Parel, 3 pm.

Nehru Centre: Special Astronomy Lecture by Prof. Jayant V. Narlikar, Professor-Emeritus, Inter University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune on Cosmology, Fred Hoyle and I in the Hall of Culture, Discovery of India Building, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, 5 pm.

blackmail a Pizza outlet manager on the pretext that they had found a dead lizard in their pizza

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wo Oshiwara-based youths have been arrested by the Kandivali police in an extortion case after a complaint was filed against them by a leading pizza company alleging that the duo were demanding Rs 5 lakhs from them after claiming that they have found a dead lizard in their pizza and that they also had a video of the same.

Police say that the two accused, Mirza Mudassar Beg and Yusuf Salim Shaikh had gone to the Pizza outlet to have a pizza, but suddenly started shouting at the staff alleging that they have found

a dead lizard in it. The staff apprised the Pizza shop's manager. The two accused even showed a video of their version of the incident and demanded Rs 5 lakhs to hush-up the matter. Interestingly, when both the youths were threatening and demanding money, the Pizza shop manager too made his video of the incident and showed it to the police, which led to their arrest on Sunday evening.

Senior police inspector of Kandivali Police station M Pandarmise said, “The Pizza shop manager had approached us with his video due to which we made the arrests. The youths did not say anything about the video which they claimed to have. If they had any video then they should come forward and filed a complaint.

Mirza and Yusuf have already been released on bail, but till now they did not approach us to lodge an FIR against the Pizza shop manager.”

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Original Agreement entered between M/s. Kaswankar & associates and Shit P. V. Balasubramanian dated 21/09/1983 and Original Agreement "entered between Shri. P.V.Balasubramanian Mr, Chidambaram Ganesan dated 14/10/1989 in respect of Flat no. 11, admeasuring 500 Sq. Ft. built up on 2nd floor, Krishnamai Building, Krishna Ganga Co-operative Housing Society Ltd., situated at Near Samrat Hotel, Pt. Dindayal Road, Dombivli (West), Dist-Thane and the original challan of Rs,1980/- are misplaced and not traceable. Shri. Subramanian Ganesh is the present owner of the Flat no. 11, Krishna Ganga Co-operative Housing Society Ltd. Mr.Subramanian Ganesh intend to sell the above mentioned Flat. If any person/persons has / have any objection to the sale transaction or finds above mentioned original documents, he/she/they shall inform the same in writing within 14 days of publication of this notice at below mentioned address. If any objection is not received within given period, my client will complete the procedure of sell of the above mentioned Flat.

Thereafter any objection if received will not be considered/ entertained.

Date: 09-04-2015 (Beena M. Sansare) Advocate A/5, Sanyotiga Society Pt. Deendayal Road, Anand Nagar, Dombivli (West), Dist. Thane

Manisha Gurav registering a complaint at the GRP police station, yesterday. was returning home from her work travelling in the last Karjat local.

"I was in the second class ladies compartment, when a 25-year-old guy entered the compartment, in which 3-4 ladies were present. He grabbed my mobile from my hand even as I grappled with him, but after getting hold of the mobile he thrashed me till the door and took off even as the train started.

There was no police present in the compartment, therefore the ladies who were present with me in the local shouted for help but as there were no police official, neither in the train or on the platform, we could not get any help at that moment," said Manisha.

“At present I have registered a case against the unknown accused in Thane GRP police station,” added Manisha.

When contacted, Ravindra Singhal, GRP Commissioner, Mumbai said, “The complaint has been taken and investigation is on, probably the accused will

be detected in a day or two. I have also demanded a detailed report in the case as there were no police official in the compartment. But, in the other ladies compartment they were officials present, as they keep changing the compartments to check on untoward incidents. We need to look into more details in this case, we will go through the report and accordingly action will be taken.”

“I have been travelling often late at night and I catch the first ladies compartment towards Kalyan, but no GRP official are present in this compartment, they are either present in the middle or last ladies compartment. As there should be a GRP official present in every ladies compartment and even on railway platforms at odd hours. If there had been an official present either in the compartment or on the platform, the thief could have caught at that time or he would have not dared to enter the compartment," Manisha added.

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I Abdul Shaikh @ Abdul Hafeez have changed my name to Abdul Hafiz Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-1502 I Mohd. Asif Abdul Shaikh have changed my name to Asif Abdul Hafiz Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-1503 I Apsar Abdul Shaikh @ Afsar Abdul Hafeez have changed my name to Afsar Abdul Hafiz Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-1504 I Hiteshkumar Rasiklal Shah have changed my name to Hitesh Rasiklal Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-1505 I Sadhanaben Hiteshkumar Shah @ Sadhanabahen Babulal Maheta have changed my name to Sadhana Hitesh Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-1506 I Begum Mohamed Yaqoob Rukhsana @ Rukhsana Begum Mohamed Yaqoob have changed my name to Rukhsana Mohamed Yaqoob Sayyed as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-1507 I Shrey Kumar Hitesh Kumar Shah Echa have changed my name to Shrey Hitesh Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-1508 I Hasanali Ayyubali Subnigar have changed my name to Harsh Subnigar as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-1509 I Siddesh Sanjay Mungekar have changed my name to Siddhesh Sanjay Mungekar as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-1510 I Sraddha Sanjay Mungekar have changed my name to Shraddha Sanjay Mungekar as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-1511 I Dauwa Mahammad Yunus have changed my name to Dauwa Yunus Noormahammad as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-1512 I Sajjanlal Nandlal Goyal have changed my name to Sajjan Nandlal Goyal as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-1513 I Jyotsna Ratan Bhaip have changed my name to Madhura Bhalchandra Naik as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-1514 I Sayed Hatim Sayed Akbar have changed my name to Hatim Akbar Sayyed as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 08/04/15 C-1515 I Sanket / Snehankit Sanjay Devkamble have changed my name to Snekit Sanjay Devkambleas as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 08/04/15

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CLASSIFIEDS I Mr. Kamleshkumar Vadilal Shah have changed my name to Mr. Kamlesh Vadilal Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-1518 I Mr. Nitinkumar Bhogilal Khambhati have changed my name to Mr. Nitin Bhogilal Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-1519 I Kalpnaben / Kalpanaben Bhogilal Shah have changed my name to Kalpana Rajesh Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-1520 I Hemabahen Shantilal Gandhi have changed my name to Hema Nitin Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-1521 I Nipaben Piyush Thaker have changed my name to Nipa Piyush Thaker as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-1522 I Thaker Snehalaya Anuprasad have changed my name to Thaker Snehlata Anuprasad as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-1523 I Mrs. Khursheed Jabeen Idreesi have changed my name to Mrs. Khursheed Jabeen Mubarak as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-1524 I Tripathi Divya Ramchandra have changed my name to Tripathi Divya Prakash as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-1525 I Prathamesh Bhargav Kalekar have changed my name to Prathmesh Bhargav Kalekar as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-1526 I Amreenben Amin Parmar have changed my name to Amreen Amin Parmar as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-1527 I Aminbhai Ahmadbhai Parmar have changed my name to Amin Ahmadbhai Parmar as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-1528 I Ahmadbhai Parmar have changed my name to Ahmad Parmar as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-1529 I Vipula Champaklal Talsania have changed my name to Vibha Hitesh Wadgama as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-1530 I Jaya Vinod Jain have changed my name to Jayshree Vinod Jain as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-1531 I Firoz Sharif Ahmed Khan have changed my name to Firoz Ahmed Sharif Ahmed Khan as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-1532 I Mohammad Habibullah Chaudhry have changed my name to Habibullah Choudhary as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I Kafil Ahmad Sheikh have changed my name to Kafil Ahmed Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I Sanjay Kumar Shyamjit Vishwakarma have changed my name to Sanjay Shyamjit Vishwakarma as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 08/04/15 C-1517

I Ebrahim Mohammad Mussa have changed my name to Ibrahim Mohammad Mussa Sayyad as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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Airport employees held for gold smuggling

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beneath the seat cushions of all the four aircrafts. The duo n another case of employees were to sneak it out of the terinside the airport being held minal by bypassing the cusfor gold smuggling, two toms and hand it over to the staffers of the Sky Gourmet receiver,” said an Air Intelliplane catering service were gence Unit (AIU) official. held before they were allegedly AIU officers found 7 gold about to remove Rs. 1.65 crore bars worth Rs. 19.18 lakh in the worth of gold from four in- Jet Airways flight 9W 543 from coming Jet Airways planes Dubai, 12 gold bars worth Rs. from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, 34.85 lakh in flight 9W 583 Kuwait and Muscat, in the in- from Abu Dhabi, 11 gold bars tervening night of Tuesday worth Rs. 31.1 lakh from 9W and Wednesday. The gold was 571 from Kuwait and followed hidden beneath the seat cush- by the biggest, 2.12 kg of gold ions. Two receivers of the gold bars worth Rs. 78.83 lakh from were held outside the Sahar flight 9W 539 coming from Hotel near the airport and the Muscat. “The seat numbers eastern exit of the Andheri sta- were sent to the two via Whattion. The Sky Gourmet staffers sApp. The total seizure have confessed to have smug- weighed at 6.79 kg,” an AIU ofgled out the gold this way on ficer added.

30 occasions before, custom Customs officers then apofficials revealed. prehended Vijay Tamhanekar The duo identified as Abdul from outside the Hyatt Hotel in Razak Shaikh and Siraj Mo- Sahar who was waiting to rehammed Sayed confessed ceive the consignment folduring interrogation by cus- lowed by Shahabuddin CA toms sleuths. The investigators from outside a McDonalds then began hunting for the outlet at the eastern exit of gold.

Andheri station. A search of “We immediately checked Siraj’s residence near the Jari their WhatsApp and text mes- Mari slums unearthed Rs. 5.8 sage chat history and discov- lakh in cash, custom AIU ered unclaimed gold from sleuths added.

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annual income as Rs 30,000 only. The fake ration card politicians. bearing number ST-811835 in Meanwhile, sources dis- the name of Congress presiclosed that today a BJP legisla- dent Sonia Gandhi mentions tor in the legislative assembly her annual income as Rs will be making similar sensa- 35,000 and of three members tional disclosures about issu- in her family. ing fake ration cards in the The fraudsters even made a name of all the 288 legislators correct entry of the three family in the lower house. members in Chief Minister DeRaising the issue, the senior vendra Fadnavis in the fake raBJP member disclosed that ra- tion card in his name bearing tion cards were issued just be- number ST-811840. The anfore the assembly elections in nual income of the Chief MinOctober 2014. Phundkar re- ister has been put at Rs 32,000. vealed that these ration cards If that was not enough, a bogus which bear no date of issue, ration card bearing number but bear the signature of the ST-811834 issued in the name Tehsildar of Khamgaon in of Minister for Food and Civil Buldhana district. He de- Supplies Girish Bapat puts his manded the immediate sus- annual income at Rs 38,000. pension of the concerned Phundkar even produced a government officials. bogus ration card in the name Giving details of the fake ra- of leader of opposition in legtion cards issued in the names islative council, Dhananjay of prominent politicians, Munde wherein the number of Phundkar disclosed that those family units was put at four and who made the ration card his annual income is menbearing number ST-992744 in tioned as Rs 38,000. What is the name of Prime Minister more interesting to note is that Narendra Modi kept in mind Bapat, Fadnavis and others his current single status. The were shown having gas confake ration card mentions his nections as well.

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Mumbai witnessed 61 deaths in 5 years due to Swine Flu

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By Philip Varghese

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he city of Mumbai has witnessed 61 deaths in the last 5 years due to Swine Flu, if a reply filed by the government of Maharashtra under the Right to Information (RTI) query is to be believed. According to RTI activist Anil Galgali, who has made this expose, the government has failed to control and put a permanent halt on this ever growing disease.

Out of 61 deaths recorded in last five years, 20 persons belonged to other cities than Mumbai, Galgali claims, who had sought information from the Public Health Department of BMC. The activist had sought information from the Public Health department of BMC regarding casualties and number of patients admitted due to swine flu in the BMC jurisdiction.

Based on the RTI, the Epidemic Control Department's Deputy Health Officer (DHO) of the BMC replied that since the year 2010 to 2014 in all 1,301 patients with swine flu were reported and 33 were dead in this period. In the year 2015, till March 15, out of 1,150 persons diagnosed with swine flu, 450 were admitted to hospitals and 8 patients have been reported dead due to the disease.

Also out of the total 149 people from outside Mumbai, 131 are already undergoing treatment at various hospitals. Amongst outsiders, 20 people have succumbed

to this disease.

“What is a matter of concern and shocking is that in comparison to 2010, the death rate is more in the first three months of 2015 then in 2010. Till now in Mumbai 8, and from outside Mumbai 20, so in all 28

people have been found dead.

Looking at these figures, I have requested Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and BMC Commissioner Sitaram Kunte for arranging separate funds go tackle this dangerous disease,” Galgali said.

No separate funds to tackle Swine Flu

In an RTI query, Galgali had asked for the funds that were made available to tackle swine flu by the centre, state government and BMC. He was told that no such separate fund has been organized or given to the Epidemic Control Department of the BMC. But, even if there is no separate funds available, all the BMC Hospitals are well equipped with all the facilities required to tackle the deadly disease. 'Oseltmiveer' the drug that is prescribed against Swine Flu is also available in plenty in all the hospitals. The testing of swine flu facility is made available at the PCR laboratory at Kasturba, Haffkine Laboratory and various other private laboratories. A public helpline has been started and one can dial 24114000 to report the same.

Congmen demand police action against tainted BJP corporators

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undreds of Congress workers along with local citizens launched an agitation in the form of a peaceful morcha to the Mira Road police station on Tuesday evening in protest against the alleged kid glove treatment to two tainted lead-

Swine flu: 9-yr-old boys dies

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he swine flu virus has claimed the life of a 9-year-old boy in Mumbai taking the death toll to 39 on Wednesday, Kasturba hospital doctors said. The total number of swine flu cases registered in city hospitals has now risen to 1,653.

The victim was a resident of Kurla and was admitted at Sion Hospital for hypertension on March 29. He was later transferred to Kasturba hospital at Parel on April 5 for treatment. But the boy died on Wednesday due to multiple organ failure caused by the H1N1 virus.

There were 7 new cases regis-

tered in city hospitals for swine flu yesterday. Among these there were 5 men and 2 women who were undergoing treatment for the disease. Besides these, there are 2 patients who have been transferred from neighboring districts to the city hospitals for treatment.

The number of swine flu cases being registered has come down significantly in the past few days.

On March 5, there were 6 cases and on March 6 there were 4 cases registered for swine flu. On March 7 there were 15 cases registered.

This is a good sign as there used to be more than 30 cases registered daily when the disease had become viral, doctors say.

My grandfather’s statue must be called ‘Statue of Equality’: Anandraj Ambedkar Supporters of Dr Ambedkar had gatecrashed Indu Mills on December 6, 2011 demanding a memorial in the name of the father of the Indian Constitution

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Workers busy painting the 'Ashok Stambh' at the Chaityabhoomi yesterday for the upcoming birth anniversary of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar where thousands are expected to pay homage to their leader.

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Local cirtizens launch a peaceful morcha in front of the Mira Road police station. ers of the BJP. The protest was led by MLC Muzaffar Hussain and District Congress president, Anil Sawant.

Carrying placards and shouting anti-BJP slogans, the protesters demanded immediate arrest of both the accused corporators against whom FIRs have been registered at the Mira Road police station.

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girl, Dr Nayna Vasani has been charged under the Atrocity Act for verbally abusing a woman belonging to the backward community.

Both the corporators who claimed of being falsely implicated in the cases, have managed to secure interim bail."Involvement of elected representatives in such acts is really condemnable and exposes the real face of BJP which does not practice

what its preaches in terms of women empowerment and their safety." said Hussain who has threatened to intensify the agitation if the victims are denied justice.A delegation of Congress leaders later met SDPO Suhas Bawache and Senior Police Inspector Dhanaji Kshirsagar to hand over a memorandum in this context, following which the agitation was called off.

he decade long issue of the memorial of Babasaheb Ambedkar at Indu Mills compound, next to Chaityabhoomi, finally got the green signal on Sunday. The Union textiles ministry, the Maharashtra government and the National Textile Corporation (the land owner) signed an agreement in the presence of PM Narendra Modi and the 12 acre land was handed over to the Maharashtra government for the memorial.

The grandson of Babasaheb, Anandraj Ambedkar said, “It's the victory of all the Ambedkar supporters who fought for the memorial. We want that the memorial should be made on the lines of Statue of Liberty and it should be called Statue of Equality. This statue will enhance freedom, brotherhood, democracy and equality. It will inspire the Ambedkar supporters, and this statue will be like once and for all. At present there are numerous statues at various places and people fight over them. Once this statue is made it

Anandraj Ambedkar will put an end to all such tiffs.”

He further added, “There will be no Bhumipujan as such on this Ambedkar Jayanti as PM Modi and CM Fadnavis will not be in the town, and because both of them have promised to attend the function we will wait. And for us Bhoomipujan and all is not that important, the most important thing is that all our efforts have paid off and the memorial will come into existence.”

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“Men rise from one ambition to another: first, they seek to secure themselves against attack, and then they attack others.”

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hat happened at Tirupathi was not an encounter: It was mass murder. There is increasing evidence that the trigger-happy police just shot dead 20 people without ascertaining first they were sandalwood smugglers.

The police were carrying guns. The men had sickles and knives with them.

It is evident that the police resorted to firing without any provocation.

The Andhra government is not likely to condemn the action of the police. It has already dubbed the innocent men who were from Tamil Nadu as sandalwood smugglers. The BJP government at the centre apparently has concluded the 20 persons who were shot dead were smugglers.

Even if the men were smugglers, the police should not have murdered them. Their effort should have been to capture the smugglers. That would have been the right thing to do. There has been widespread agitation among locals as well as in Chennai. What should be done is to take the police tp task on the charge of killing innocent people. There have been demonstrations and all political parties have condemned the horrible incident.

The police claim that there has been an encounter has no basis at all. It was the police who had the guns and the men had no chance or time to escape.

Before they could move, they were gunned down. All of them had begun to run when the police began firing but while a large number of them were killed, some did escape. Knives against guns — what sort of encounter is this!

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LL is not well in the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Delhi, if the news about the growing dissidence within the two-year old party is any indication. Yes, whatever may happen, the party boss and the Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, is sure to rule the state till 2020, i.e. the full stipulated term of the sitting State Assembly. Of course, survival of the government does not necessarily mean running of the state administration. The numerically strong government can also turn in to a politically weak body that has an obvious adverse impact on the state functions and policy making.

AAP, born as the outcome of Anna Hazare’s historic Jan Lokpal agitation at Ramlila Maidan of Delhi four years ago, surprised one and all when it won 67 out of 70 Delhi State Assembly Seats, elections for which were held early this year. It reduced the main contender Bharatiya Janata Party to a meagre three seats and wiped out Congress from the Delhi state Legislative politics. Having such an unprecedented mammoth success, the AAP government under Kejriwal was expected to get going to fulfill the promises given to the electorate of Delhi.

Second innings The voters chose to grant second innings to AAP, despite the fact that it had thrown the towel in the ring within 40 days after it took the reins of the state. This was because Kejriwal had successfully managed to make the people feel that neither the Congress that ruled the state for 15 years, nor the BJP that had posed challenge to the AAP were interested in the real welfare of Delhiites. Kejriwal’s promise to provide electricity and water at half the rate touched the imagination of the people. The impact increased multi-fold when the BJP fielded former Delhi super cop Kiran Bedi as the Chief Minister nominee.

President Barack Obama’s visit to India to witness India’s Republic Day Parade brought glory to PM Narendra Modi internationally and in the rest of India. But Obama’s visit was a pain to residents of Delhi due to his undue security arrangements. This situation also worked in favour of Kejriwal and AAP tasted huge success beyond anybody’s imagination.

However, Kejriwal, the supreme and only boss of the party and the government has so far failed to live up to the expectations, thanks to the in-fighting in the party fold. Party’s founder members Prashant Bhusan, followed by another senior and respected leader Yogendra Yadav fired the first salvo against

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Kejriwal’s leadership and termed hin as dictator. In return, Kejriwal swung into action immediately after he returned from his tenday medical leave and managed to remove the duo from the Political Affairs Committee (PAC), the highest body of the party. Soon after he held the meeting of the national council and voted both of them out of the body. Yadav was stripped off his position of

and insiders believe that Kejriwal was not ready for any political advice from them. Both were against ‘AAP’ forming the government with the outside support from Congress.

Kejriwal, however, dared to go with his plan to form a minority government. The result is well-known. There are also rumours that Bhushan did not want AAP to win the last Assembly elections. However, contrary to his wishes, the party came out with flying colours.

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THINKING ALOUD Bharatkumar Raut the Chief Spokesman. Another supporter retired Air Marshall Ramdas was removed from the post of party’s internal Jan Lokpal.

Kejriwal’s actions were swift and complete.

He has so far ensured that his position within the party and thus in the government has remained intact and unchallenged. Kejriwal being a former bureaucrat, planned his actions neatly and without leaving any lacunae.

Therefore, now both Bhushan and Yadav are in the party, but without any position or authority. Now that ‘anti-party activity’ charges are being leveled against both, sooner or later they would be held guilty and would be thrown out of the party.

In such a situation, Bhushan and Yadav would have to either go in the political wilderness or form another party to challenge Kejriwal and the AAP publically. As of now, it looks like the party MLAs stand by Kejriwal for the simple reason that under the provisions of the Anti-Defection Law, they cannot cross swords with Kejriwal, unless they have a solid support of more than 44 MLAs. It seems a very difficult task, particularly when the political system has borne expenses of two general elections along with Lok Sabha polls in the last two years.

It would be interesting to see what went wrong between Kejriwal on one hand and Yadav and Bhushan on the other hand, when the trio were very close to each other till the 2013 Assembly elections. Political watchers

Yadav and Bhushan were ousted from the party positions by majority vote. Yadav has alleged that it was a ‘murder of democracy’. He said that ‘bouncers’ were posted at the venue of the meeting to ‘take care’ of those who opposed Kejriwal. TV visuals of the after-meeting melee show some strongmen ‘handling’ AAP volunteers. Who were these men? Kejriwal is yet to answer. Another party activist and a senior leader, Medha Patkar, threw her resignation in protest against the behaviour of Kejriwal and his men. Removal of retired Air Marshall Ramdas from the post of party’s internal Lokpal has also raised many eyebrows. Ramdas had also raised questions about party’s internal functioning. In return he was shown the door.

These are the symptoms of growing dissidence against the party’s top leadership within the party. Considering that AAP is still in the stage of organizational building, exodus of any scale has the potential to prove to be fatal in the near future. Party is about to spread its wings in the nearby states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Punjab, where elections for state Assemblies are scheduled within a year. If in-fighting continues, the AAP will reduce to be a Delhi party and would not make any mark in any other state.

Hopefully, Kejriwal has a bigger and wider dream to spread as a national party. People of India were also looking at AAP as a potential force to take on the traditional political parties, which are defamed for being corrupt and inefficient to live up to nation’s aspirations.

I, in my earlier, articles had repeatedly mentioned that AAP is the last hope for the young and politically active generation of India as they want to see a corruption-free and effective political force.

Fall of AAP will in turn be the crashing of well-deserved dream of Indians to see a better political system.

Mr. Kejriwal and his lieutenants, are you listening? @BharatkumarRaut

sing with a stranger you have to be free of ego.

The head level is safe for the ego. The heart level breaks the ego. The soul level dissolves comfortable singing with people. When you the ego. The inability to communicate always sing with people, then you descend to the occurs because of ego. heart or feeling level. Some feel comfortable — Geilo, Norway, August 19, 1998 just listening to music. Some feel comfortable

singing only when they are alone. Some sing to draw attention to themselves or to charm HEN you think well of yourself, in a very subtle way, you think badly about others. Then anger, jealousy and hatred follow. others. Some only want to join in when every- When you think badly about yourself, you feel one else is singing. All this singing comes low and again you become angry and you hate others. When you think well of yourself, from ego.

Bhajan means sharing — sharing from the you are in trouble and when you think badly deepest level of our existence. Bhajan is au- of yourself, you are in greater trouble. So drop thentic sharing. If you could truly sing with your self-image.

— Mauritius, May 7, 1997 people, your ego would shatter. Children can SRI SRI RAVI SHANKAR sing with people for they do not have ego. To

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HERE are three modes of communication: in head-to-head communication you talk, in heart-to-heart communication you sing, and soul-to-soul communication happens in silence. When you meet with people, you often communicate from head-to-head. You keep talking, blabbering, and you keep communication on the level of the head only.

When you are with nature, you start singing; you communicate with nature from your heart. And when you are with the guru, you go blank and forget all your questions. Then communication is through the soul in silence.

When you meet with people, you prefer to remain in your head. Except when it is organized, you seldom sing with people. Your ego obstructs you from singing. Many do not feel

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MY heartiest congratulations to Afternoon and its staff for completing 30 years of its existence. It has withstood all the trials and storms faced in the past years and has emerged to be one of the finest newspapers in the fourth estate.

While many newspapers have wound up in the last decade, Afternoon because of the vision and dedication of the Chairman of the Board of Directors Shri Kamal Morarka Editor and the hardwork put in by the reporters has emerged as one of the finest English daily newspaper in Mumbai. It has articles that are beneficial to the youth, women, businessmen and entertainment seekers who keep a track of TV programmes and films. Afternoon has broadened the vision of its readers by featuring latest book releases and reviews and film reviews. Ms Deepa Gehlot's film reviews are authentic and of great use to movie buffs in deciding which movies to watch and which to skip.

The sports coverage is excellent and inspires the youth to take to sports. The quotes are a real treat for quote lovers. The editorials are an authentic and honest viewpoint of the issues plaguing the nation and are very thought-provoking. The letters to the editors focus on all topics that concern the common man and the regular contributors are a testimony of the faith and trust they repose in this paper for true, fair authentic, un-

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ADC Thrives biased news-reports. The coverage of the courts by Mr. Philip Verghese have benefited many litigants to know what are the latest judgements pronounced by the courts.

The Afternoon after attaining milestones in bringing news at the doorsteps of it's readers should contemplate entering states like Gujarat and Rajasthan too.

wishes on your 30th Anniversary and hoping the tabloid continues to climb the mountain of success to complete a well deserved ton in the years to come. ADC stands tall in today's world of electronic media with its outstanding content which readers across all age groups love to read each day without fail.

Afternoon Despatch & Courier is a reader friendly publication devoting an entire page for 'Letter Writers' which no other publication in the country does & I thank the editorial team for publishing my 'Letters' for which I am so very grateful. Some of the finest columnist contribute their articles & combined with the talented team at the ADC desk, the output translates into an publication which is one of the best in business & hoping the success story continues to grow year after year.

No one covers the city of Mumbai better than ADC which is less of advertisements & more of useful knowledgeable news content which keeps us updated of the happenings & events around us.

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Pity Ashok Khemka APROPOS 'Transfer of honest officer - 46 times' (ADC, Apr 7 ), this edit piece is indeed read with considerable concern regarding the 46th transfer of an IAS officer who wants to carry on with his services with integrity and honesty. During the UPA II rule he was the person who had exposed the son-in-law of the Congress stalwart Sonia Gandhi in dubious land deals and thereby he came in to the bad books of the Congress rulers.

However with the change of the ruling party the common man expected that this officer should be treated well for his honesty but alas! this time he has caught red handed a person in the transport department for his wrong doing.

He is close to the present ruling party, thereby Khemka is again in trouble for his actions. It goes without saying that hence forth the IAS officers would think twice to act in such a self less way as Khemka did, who worked for the country alone. I echo Anna Hazare's sentiments that politics and honesty can never go hand in hand.

— Bikram Banerjea, Mumbai

Appreciate black beauties

MOST Indians are highly influenced by western society which has no culture and environment like India

and Indian civilization , copy and CONGRATULATIONS and best — S.N. Kabra, Goregaon like everything including its peoplegori (white) skin .Bollywood too mostly rejects darker complexion the hour is that the BJP must con- RSS agenda which will be good for girls , the worse is our advertising industry –to promote and sell their centrate on corruption, employ- it and for country as a whole.

— Ashok Goswami, Mumbai western beauty products they select ments, infrastructure, price rise, education and others for the welfare of the people rather than wasting DOUBLES game in tennis is a their precious time and money on mind game and the understandsuch baseless issues which has not ing between the two partners importance today except commucarry more weight in winning nal politics. It is high time this stunt matches. Indian Tennis players of ban of the beef and other things after becoming professionals must be stooped, failing which the learned the art of playing doubles anger of people will not spare them tennis in the best way possible. in near future and throw them out Both Leander Paes and Mahesh of the power in the elections being Bhupathi did it in style for a very the anti-people government.

— Bhagwan Thadani, Mumbai long period. Now it is the turn of Sania Mirza to do the trick and winning titles in the company of Martina Hingis. Miami Masters THIS refers to your editorial 'Ban on showed their class and made slaughter of all animals ?' (dated 8th them a perfect match. They are April,15). By imposing beef-ban almade for each other in doubles ready many a pharmaceutical comtennis. As an understudy to Leanpanies are finding it difficult to der Paes Sania developed craft in procure animal fat for their mediplaying doubles tennis and Marcines. Beef ban in the state has altina is a Champion in her own ready led to undercurrents of rights. They combined well to tensions because it is driven by reliplay tandem and pass on the siggious beliefs and not because of any nals from their back to pose great concerns for the animals. What problems to ranked players. The Saina Nehwal (L) and Sania Mirza state Govt is trying to do by extendtop seed tennis team made a

ing ban on other animals is to jusmatch of it and won in straight tify their actions and defend them sets to repeat their Indian Wells WHILE Saina Nehwal who beat from any allegation that ban was victory. In the process Sania Mirza Thailand’s Ratchanok and K driven by religious sentiments. achieved yet another career Srikant who beat Denmark’s In a democracy such type of bans record by capturing her 25th WTA Viktor Axelsen in the India do not work because of constitudoubles title. They combined to- Open Badminton tournament tional obligations. The State Govt gether well in the tough first set in New Delhi and have done our must not try to dictate the terms of and later on it was a cakewalk for country proud it is sad that our people's diet and respect their the Indo-Swiss pair as they made Team India considered to be choices. If at all they want to protect it big with a facile win. Martina World Champs in Cricket failed cows, they should persuade people won her second women's doubles to bring glory to India after and not coerce them into accepttitle with Sania as she did earlier being defeated in the Semi-final ance. Maharashtra Govt must not with both Mahesh Bhupathi and by the powerful Australia who go overboard by extending ban to Leander Paes in the past. Silver Ju- ultimately lifted the World Cup all animals and try to focus on real bilee title for Sania is the success beating New Zealand. It was issues rather than kicking up dust story for her relentless work in the total inconsistency of the top storms by stamping its feet into dry doubles tennis over a period of players Virat Kohli, Shikar sand. India at this stage can not detime. Two is a company in case of Dhawan, Suresh Raina that led to the defeat. They literally clare itself an 'Hindu' state without Sania Mirza.

— Jayanthy Subramaniam, Vashi threw their wicket little realizing inviting its civil consequences. BJP must pursue its agenda rather than — Apurva Parekh, Gamdevi

Sonia Gandhi and advocate white skin female models only. Unfortunately girls from tender age have dream to look beautiful and in their mind get some inferiority complexion compared to white skin girls-just because of our society’s wrong mindset that black is not beautiful in looks at least for a female looks!.

That is why people like Giriraj Singh in public life too speak in this manner –by commenting shockingly and shamelessly on white skinned Sonia Gandhi. Remember black is beautiful. Indeed a person’s deeds and character etc are more important than colour of skin –body.

The world is more proud of Indians at large as Indian talent is recognised including Indian women’s achievement across the world. Why are we still wishing to become like western people at least in looks? It is better to remain natural- Indianised rather than copying western society.

— Mahesh Kumar, New Delhi

Two is company

Beef-ban affects pharmas too

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis AFTER hue and cry and anger of the people and the traders the statement made by the Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis under pressure said that there will be ban only on cow slaughter and not other animals. I am being the Hindu and worshiper of the cow feel that the decision of the BJP government in the state is to divide the people on the basis of food and implement the hidden religious agenda which can bring disaster for the state in the form of beef export, employment of lakhs of workers, revenue and many other things.

Since the BJP government in Maharashtra cannot be trusted due to changing their position time and again on various issues related to religion and playing communal politics, they cannot be trusted and the time will come that they will ban fish, goats, and other animals slaughters to make the entire state vegetarian which may affect the people of the state in the various form and may bring the state to the disastrous point. The urgent need of

that they were playing the semifinal against a better team against whom they have lost most of the matches. It has been only Dhoni who played responsibly, but he alone couldn’t do much as there were none to give him the support.

It is a matter of pride that both Saina and Srikant will be flying to Malayasia after their glory in India and it is hoped that they will come out in flying colours and bring another glory to India. That’s should be the spirit of sports people. Team India should learn from these two ace badminton players.

— K.V. Raman, Malad

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lmost a week after the incident wherein HRD Minister Smriti Irani spotted a CCTV camera facing the trial room at a Fabindia Outlet at Candolim in Goa, women have become more apprehensive about their security at clothing stores. They have expressed skepticism about buying clothes at major garment outlets and found it shocking that such incidents occur where female employees work. According to them, spontaneous checks should be conducted by the police.

There has been an increase in the inspections conducted by the police. Even as the Kerala police has conducted discreet checks at several clothing outlets as well as hotels, the Maharashtra police is also not leaving any stone unturned in checking such malpractices.

Mumbai-based women also expressed their skepticism while buying products or garments from retail outlets. “Women associate

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cameras by the employees. Employees are assessed and there is a thorough check on their educational backgrounds. When the ADC spoke to some of the Mumbai-based stores, they said that CCTV cameras are mainly placed in front of cash counters, passages and nowhere near trial rooms.

“We have complete faith in our customers. After this incident, customers maybe inspecting rooms, but we haven't been questioned by them so far. All the CCTV cameras are password protected, which ensures that nobody can change its direction and positioning. In case of any tampering with CCTV cameras, four alarms ring all over the outlets in the city. If police conduct random themselves with specific brands. I cameras even in the lights. It is scary inspections, we will fully cooperate would definitely want the manage- to see where our society is heading with them,” an official from a rement of stores more than the police to,” Sindhu Daniel, resident of puted clothing store in the central to increase their efforts for ensuring Ghatkopar said. suburbs assured. a woman’s safety. Checks should be However, most of the clothing Dr. Nayreen Daruwalla, Director done by female police personnel as outlets in the central and western of the program on prevention of they are more sensitive to such is- suburbs have assured that there is crime against women and children sues. We live in a tech savvy world strict vigilance by the corporate of- at SNEHA, an NGO which works for and there could always be hidden fice to avoid any tampering of CCTV the welfare of women expressed

DG ACB will probe facilities in jails across the state: Fadnavis

Govt’s move to remove anti-tobacco scrolls in movies draws flak

Anti-tobacco activists say films/TV are the most effective public health intervention any society or govt can make

By Prashant Hamine

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hief Minister Devendra Fadnavis yesterday announced in the legislative council that the Director General of Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) will conduct a probe into the facilities at other jails across the state. He said this while responding to a debate raised on a starred question by Anant Gadgil (Congress) on mobile phones and sim cards being found inside Yerwada Jail. The Chief Minister stated that during the previous government's rule, the Nagpur jail authorities had sent a letter to the government drawing its attention to the presence of 100 odd mobile phones in the jail. The authorities had even pointed out that such a thing would be embarrassing for the government. Fadnavis further stated that the government, for some strange reason did not act on

the report.

Cutting across party lines members raised the issue of mobile jammers installed in jails. Replying to the debate Fadnavis stated that the government was considering installing Mobile Jamming Towers in jails. Replying to queries about mobile phones found in Yerwada jail, he said that during the inspection of undertrial Munna Daval Shiekh on May 6, 2014, a mobile phone was found on his person. The government has procured mobile detectors, 24 mobile jammers, walkie-talkie sets, CCTV cameras, metal detectors, door frame metal detectors and baggage scanners to be installed in Yerwada jail. It may be recalled that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis who also holds the Home portfolio had come in for criticism recently after five hardcore criminals managed to escape from Nagpur central jail.

concern over better safety mechanisms in trial rooms. She emphasized that urban constituencies should be aware that they will have to pay for such crimes which infringe a woman’s safety.

Leandi Van Zyl, a South African national working in Mumbai said that she finds the stores all around Mumbai very safe, however everyone has a right to privacy and their safety must be ensured.

“From the very beginning, we have always worked with the Maharashtra Government to ensure safety of women. We condemn such acts and will continue to work for the prevention of such crimes,” Pravin Kumar Patil, DCP - Social Service Branch said.

Many students and working women have also expressed that spreading awareness on social media is also an important step.

They believe that being more conscious and scanning trial rooms before using them wouldn't harm as anything could end up being fishy!

tervention any society or government can make.”

Anil Joseph, chairman of Perry Road Resident's Association in Bandra expressed that the government is going to make a wrong move. “I am a smoker myself although I am an activist. I have found these scrolls to be personally effective because

Dr Rakesh Badhe, Onco-surgeon at Kohinoor Hospital at Kurla said, "This is completely wrong move by the government. The psychological impact of reading the scroll in the movies is much more than what will be depicted by actors."

Recently a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Dilip Gandhi had made a

whenever my 10-year-old son sees the scroll, he tells me to not smoke which helps in preventing me from smoking more cigarettes. And I am sure there are many other fathers who have similar experiences. So the government should not plan to remove these scrolls,” said Joseph.

statement that tobacco and cancer are not linked to each other which had not only embarrassed the NDA government but also enraged many doctors and anti-tobacco activists.

This move has also enraged the activists who are seemingly disappointed by the government's plan.

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nti-tobacco activists are up in arms as the Union Government is planning to remove the anti-tobacco scrolls in movies on Wednesday. An union of filmmakers had requested that the scroll be removed.

Devika Chadha, Vice President at Salaam Bombay Foundation, felt that this will be a big setback in the anti-tobacco efforts being made by many NGOs. “The removal of the anti-tobacco scroll will be a big setback to our tobacco control efforts. Indian movies and actors have very strong influence on youths. Understanding the fact, the pop-up warning spots were introduced.

Restricting exposure of children and adolescents to tobacco on films/television is the single most effective public health in-

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With celebrity and fashion stalwart admirers, there are a few iconic fashion pieces that have achieved cult status on the fashion scale, so much so that they’ve got books, online searches and pages of fashion write-ups dedicated to them! Whether you can afford them or not, Rhea Dhanbhoora & Yamini Walia think you should know about these items, which have changed the face of fashion

BurBerry’s gaBardine It’s a model favourite, but it was originally created for men! It’s the classic tale of functionality becoming a style statement. n The origins: As far back as the Middle Ages, people needed gabardines. The trenches needed to be thick and water repellent.

However, they were not comfortable. Enter Thomas Burberry — and his signature Burberry trench. Originally becoming popular after being worn by explorers, it turned into a patterned style statement in the ’50s. n The coat: While it was originally a rain coat for men, made with the subtle beige synonymous with Burberry, the water resistant fabric became a big hit with women too. Now, there’s models rocking short sleeves to sleeveless and shorter versions, all in the signature Burberry shade of brown, with the trademark belted waist.

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chanel’s 2.55 purse What happens when a designer tires of a trend? A new one is born of course — in this case, in the form of a luxury leather handbag! n The origins: Coco Chanel decided that carrying her bag in her hands was too troublesome, but she couldn’t give in to carrying it on her shoulders either. Why? Because that was considered low class for such a sartorial icon! So, of course, she created a new design that quickly became the height of high fashion, while being comfortable enough to throw over your shoulder. n The bag: The classic bag (originally black with burgundy lining) was conceptualised in the 1920s, featuring straps that were inspired by the long, thin chains on a soldier’s bag. The woven straps were put in later. The quilted diamond pattern has been mimicked and copied over the years, along with the exterior pocket and the classic intertwined C’s on the lock (known as a mademoiselle lock). The bag has seen several changes over the years (Coco modified it into the iconic 2.55 version around two decades later) and it is now a celebrity favourite.

>> The quilted diamond popular on Chanel’s 2.55 purse has been mimicked a lot over the years

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First Lady Jackie O loved this Gucci bag so much that it was renamed in her honour! n The origins: This handbag made its debut in 1947, long before Gucci renamed the handbag after the US First Lady Jackie O. Since then, it has been part of the Gucci archive. n The bag: Just like Jackie, the bag has a certain timeless quality, with its horse bit hardware and signature red and green stripes. Its soft, unlined leather makes it light and versatile.

Dorothy’s red soles in the fashion world — enter a Louboutin craze, complete with black tops for the most striking shoe trend. n The origins: If you thought Christian Louboutin invented the red sole, or brought it into the fashion world, you’re about to be disappointed, because it dates as far back as Louis XIV of France! Even back then, they were a status symbol, since only nobility could wear them — until Napoleon banned them of course! But, while the Wizard of Oz brought the ruby sole back in style, no one did it better than Louboutin, with soles that have swept the fashion industry since the early ’90s. n The shoe: The Louboutin heel is a recent trend, but everyone who’s anyone has been spotted in them. While he creates all his shoes with red shoes, the most iconic pair have to be the patent black with red heel — the most striking combination we’ve ever seen!

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The Manolo Blahnik sTileTTo A closet staple in the ’70s, Manolo Blahnik stilettos quickly became a symbol of class and luxury. n The origins: As the name suggests, the classic stiletto was created by Spanish designer Manolo Blahnik.

Even though the designer didn’t study shoe design, he was responsible for reviving sleek stiletto heels when clunky platforms were all the rage. n The stilettos: Manolo Blahnik hand crafts his stilettos on his own, apart from creating the design.

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CoNvERSE SNEaKERS Converse sneakers are definitely the most comfortable and the most stylish, fashion icons out there. n the origins: The Converse AllStar basketball shoe was introduced in 1917, which proved to be a turning point for the American shoe company. In 1921, basketball player Charles H. “Chuck” Taylor walked into Converse complaining of sore feet. After giving him the shoes and a job as salesman and ambassador, Converse asked him to promote the shoes around the United States. His signature was later added to the All-Star patch on the classic, high-top sneakers. n the shoes: Several celebrities such as Drew Barrymore and Kristen Stewart have been seen sporting Converse shoes. The comfy shoes are unique, and are distinguished by their Star Insignia. Made from canvas, they are super comfortable and work well with jeans as well as dresses.

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Victoria Beckham is famous for owning over a hundred of these — and it’s no surprise that it’s a celebrity favourite. After all, it was created for one! n the origins: Imagine being lucky enough to be seated next to an actress on a flight. You wouldn’t think so if her belongings started falling all over the place, would you? Well, the chief executive of Hermes could count himself lucky when that happened to Jane Birkin, with a straw bag (that wasn’t as sturdy as leather, but was bigger than any of the leather options she was privy to) spilling her belongings. Jean-Louis Dumas quickly created a bag, especially for her. Although she dismissed the design as too heavy, it stuck around for the rest of us to enjoy! n the bag: A cult classic unlike any other, it’s ironic that the lady it was designed for abandoned it after a few uses. There are now several sizes for the two handle leather bag, and although originally black, the plethora of colours has celebrities and fashionistas scrambling to complete their collections. Our favourite part? The gold plated lock and keys — it’s the most secure bag you’ll own!

Before the LBD, there was the Audrey Hepburn Black Dress, an example of what is popularly referred to as one of the most perfect marriages between celebrities and designers — that of the Breakfast at Tiffany’s star with Givenchy. n the origins: Back when the LBD was still a little too scandalous to be shown on screen, petite star Audrey Hepburn needed something to flatter her body type for a role that became as well-loved as the dress — and Givenchy knew just what would work. It was designed for her opening scene in the film Breakfast at Tiffany’s.

Although the lower half of the original dress was too revealing, a quick modification by Edith Head and it was ready to take the world by storm, taking on a life of its own! n the dress: The long, black satin sheath evening gown is (no surprises here) still an iconic style, definitive of the Parisian chic that’s synonymous with a Hepburn look.

The fitted bodice and sleeveless, shoulder-baring look is gorgeous, but what makes it even more appealing are the strings of pearls mimicking the neckline.

Ray baN’S WayfaRERS Nothing beats a steely glare from Tom Cruise over the rim of a pair of wayfarers — but the sunglasses were around before Risky Business hit theatres and catapulted them to fame. n the origins: These sunglasses are an even more important icon because they broke the usual trend of metal frames (even from Ray Ban’s own aviator model!) and went on to create the plastic wayfarer frames in the 1950s. Think James Dean, Bob Dylan, Madonna… they’ve been a style statement for years! n the sunglasses: Even if they’re not Ray Ban, we’re sure you have a pair, or are looking to buy one. The style is so classic, they’ve gone from being high fashion to a fashion staple. Though originally designed for men, smaller versions of the classic black frame, black lens glasses are a big hit with women (even though they almost went out of style some time after the ’60s and before Tom Cruise!), expanding slowly to more colourful versions of lens as well as frame.

thE bREtoN StRIPE Stripes come and go, but the Breton stripe, made popular by the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn and Brigitte Bardot is here to stay… n the origins: Initially introduced as a uniform for French navy sailors, the shirt was originally known as marinière or matelot.

Coco Chanel introduced them to the world of fashion in her nautical collection in 1917. Even other fashion houses such as Gucci and Givenchy have recreated this pattern in their collections. n the shirt: The shirt featured 21 stripes, each stripe depicting Napolean’s victories. It had a boat neckline and became a symbol of the haute-bourgeois style during the pre-war Riviera years. It’s now a celebrity favourite worn by Kate Moss and Alexa Chung. >> Boat necks are perfect to highlight breton stripes

These boots were made for walking, and since their comeback in the ’90s as part of the general revival of ’60s fashion, go-go boots have never walked back. n the origins: A 1960s fashion staple, go-go boots were first seen in the work of French designer, André Courrèges. However, these became even more popular in 1966, when Nancy Sinatra performed the song These Boots are made for Walkin’, while wearing go-go boots. She was also responsible for establishing these boots as a symbol of female power. All we can say is — you go-go girl! n the boots: The earliest go-go boots were mid-calf, white and flat-heeled and were later increasingly lengthened up to sit higher up on the leg and crafted in different colours.

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DESIGNER’S PICKS We spoke to a few fashion designers, who tell us about their favourite iconic pieces. n Sonu Dharnidharka “Without a doubt, my iconic must-have piece is a pair of Christian Louboutin’s. The instantly recognisable, red-soled Louboutin perfectly accentuates a little black dress.” n Nidhi Munim: “The Original Ray Ban Wayfarer is a headturner! It’s gained immense popularity amongst celebrities, artists and those with impeccable fashion sense.” n Rimple Narula from Rimple & Harpreet Narula: “A personal favourite for me is the iconic ’70’s wrap dress. Ever since its reinvention in the mid ’70s, the wrap dress has been a symbol of women’s liberation and has been embraced by women through the years, from Hollywood celebrities such as Susan Sarandon, Gwyneth Paltrow and Amy Adams to Michelle Obama and the Duchess of Cambridge. It’s also the day-today uniform for the working girl, thanks to its versatility.” n Shruti Sheth: “A must-have in every girls wardrobe are the Christian Louboutin red sole stilettos. Nothing screams high fashion more or makes you feel sexier than a perfect pair of heels.” n Nikasha: “Undoubtedly, the Chanel 2.55.

When I carry that bag, I feel as though I’m carrying a bit of history with me. Coco’s outstanding and original vision, combined with her personal pathos makes it a very unique and special experience.”

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LouIS vuIttoN’S MuRaKaMI baG There’s just something about the colourful logos that made this Vuitton bag a must-have. n the origins: You can’t go back to the Middle Ages for this one, but it’s still iconic. A collaboration between artist Takashi Murakami and Louis Vuitton brought about a bag that veered so close to being tacky, it was obviously an instant hit in the early 2000s. It costs a fortune, but that was part of the appeal, especially for celebrity admirers, who include fashion icon Madonna. n the bag: It’s as classic Vuitton as you can get, but the iconic logo is splashed across the bag in a splatter of bright, pop colours, making it perfect for the loud 2000s fashion scene.

The ’70s can clearly be defined as the peak of retro fashion and the ’70s wrap dress is the perfect example of that. n the origins: The wrap dress was created by designer Diane von Furstenberg in 1972 and it appealed mostly to professional women who needed comfortable, but stylish clothes to wear to work. By 1976, the designer had sold more than 5 million wrap dresses! She relaunched the dress in 1997 when she noticed that women were wearing wrap dresses again. n the dress: The wrap dress is available in all sleeve lengths and includes a self-belt, which is tied around the waist, keeping the dress closed.

It is usually produced in knit fabric and its silhouette flatters a variety of figures. It’s a musthave, especially if you’re a working woman.

thE baNDaGE DRESS An incredibly flattering cut and effortless sex appeal defines the bandage dress perfectly. n the origins: The bandage dress was created

by Herve Léger, who started as an assistant to fashion designer, Karl Lagerfeld. After following Lagerfeld from Fendi to Chanel, Léger branched out alone, and in 1985, he founded his own, self-titled company. Four years later, he celebrated the sensational success of the very first bandage dress. n the dress: The dress was created with Léger’s trademark fabric, comprising of wool or silk woven with lycra. Elastene managed to perfectly mould and shape the dress to a woman’s figure, ensuring the tight, structured fit that we now can’t live without.

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>> Pooja has planned several high-profile weddings

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Pooja Ghai is a well-known name in the field of wedding planning, and runs an event management company called Tranquiil World. Dev Goswami speaks to her to get a peek into the world of high-profile weddings and finds out about her dream wedding

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rom wedding invitations and décor for the venue to the bridal couple’s trousseau and wedding feasts, Pooja Ghai likes to be involved in every aspect of the weddings that she plans. A successful model who now runs an event management company called Tranquiil World, she is a familiar name in the industry, especially when it comes to high-profile weddings. Her client list included big names such as the Biyanis and the Dhoots. We talk to her about her passion for her profession and much more.

The food is definitely my favourite aspect of planning a wedding. I get to experiment with food and use my creativity. While other aspects such as the décor, destination and fashion have limitations, with food, that’s not the case. For one wedding that I worked on, I flew in 120 people, including chefs and their respective teams, from across the country. They were speciality chefs. n Over the past two years, destination weddings

have become extremely popular. What do you think the trend is going to be this year?

Well, destination weddings will continue to be a fad, but people who decide to have their weddings in their own cities are sticking to 3 and 5 star hotels, where everything is available under one roof. A wedding at a banquet hall, on the other hand, does not include food and décor.

Everything needs to be arranged separately.

n Why did you choose to be a wedding planner?

I used to manage corporate events and Pradeep Dhoot, for whom we managed and executed several corporate events, was one of our clients.

Mr. Dhoot suggested that I plan his daughter’s wedding. That was the first time we managed hospitality for a wedding. Since then, there has been no looking back for me! n Most of us just read about or see pictures of

high-profile weddings. Without affecting the privacy of any of your clients, can you give us an insight into what a high-profile, lavish wedding is actually like?

A high-profile wedding is one that has a high profile/A-lister guest list or a big budget — and sometimes, both. The last wedding that I organised, had a budget of over `20 crores, but the guest list did not include any high-profile names. Also, a high profile wedding generally focuses on exotic locations, sumptuous, lavish food, outstanding décor, expensive gifts and a personalised experience for each and every guest.

n What would you say is the most stressful part of

wedding planning? ‘The entire thing’ is not a valid answer!

RSVPs! Co-ordinating with guests regarding their attendance, documentations and visas is a tedious and tiresome process. You are only done with the RSVPs when the wedding is over. We also have to accommodate guests who give us last-minute confirmations, which can be difficult to organise. n If you had complete financial and creative

n You like to be associated with almost every

aspect of a wedding — what is your favourite part?

freedom, what sort of wedding would you plan?

The sky would be the limit in that case… If I had complete financial and creative freedom I would definitely choose the Bora Bora islands. This is the world’s most expensive and most beautiful location. I would also like to explore the concept of an underwater wedding.

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Performers are often asked several questions when at an event.

Predictably, some of them can be annoying. So, we asked some artists to tell us what questions they hate being asked

t the after-party of an event you just attended, you see the artist mingling with the public. In awe of their performance, you’re probably bursting with questions to ask them. But, before you do, make sure it’s not one of these — you may end up annoying the artist and embarrassing yourself! Take a look at what questions these artists hate being asked at events or after-parties.

I am on tour without my husband. Now, why I should discuss my husband and his support (or lack thereof ) with this person is something that I cannot fathom — but it’s fairly simple to see where the conversation is being driven!

As a matter of fact, I hate being asked any personal questions and that comes from the fact that my family and I are very private people.”

Does your husbanD support you?

small talk

When well-known Bharatanatyam dancer, Savitha Sastry, told us about the question that she hates being asked, we weren’t surprised.

But, it got us thinking.

This is a question that we are sometimes guilty of asking too! Savitha, who will be performing tonight at St. Andrews Auditorium, tells us, “Is your husband supportive of what you do is the one question that drives me crazy, and this usually comes from relative strangers, when

Now, we didn’t think that someone would come out and say this, but we’re so glad that international dancer Sowgandhika Krishnan did. No one likes small talk. Not her, not us, and we’re sure that you don’t either. She tells us, “One of the things that annoys me is It’s been so long since I met you; its so lovely to see you again — it’s irritating, especially when it comes from people who don’t mean it!

I also get asked about where my husband is and why he

isn’t with me — it’s not necessary to attend every event together, but somehow people expect you to! Another question that is irritating is someone asking about how our work is going, because when we’re at a social event, we really do not want to talk about work!”

Can you please play... ?

Seriously? The point of an afterparty is so that the artist, who just played a long set, can relax, eat and make merry. So, why would you ask them this question?

Unsurprisingly Hebe Jones, who performs at blueFROG’s The Metro Show, gets quite miffed by the question.

She tells us, “I think that the most annoying question at an after party is when people ask me if I can replay the entire set on the spot, after I had just finished a two-hour performance!”

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Colour ready

Choosing the right colour for your hair is extremely important, and most women are victims of bad colour choices. Sara Shah brings you a guide that explains how to pick the right colour and tells you what to remember to avoid a tacky hairdo

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f you’ve ever stepped into a salon with a particularly stylish hair colour for your tresses in mind, only to be left distraught at the end of the procedure, we feel for you. In fact, if you have been through something like this, you’re most likely not alone. A quick example is Kim Kardashian’s attempt at going blonde. Known for her keen sense of style, she was recently spotted stepping out of a salon with her stylish and ultrasexy lob, dyed platinum blonde. And, that’s not all!

Weeks ago, she stepped into a salon in Paris, right before a fashion show, and stepped out three hours later with ash white locks! One can only imagine the horror (concealed behind her poker face of course!) that she must have felt when she looked at herself in the mirror. No wonder she switched back so fast. To avoid going back and fourth with colour, read our basic guide to getting your hair coloured. We got Akshata Honawar, the creative director at Runah Salon, Lower Parel to give us a few tips. Take a look.

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Colouring your hair is a great way to revamp your look. If you’re having trouble finding the perfect shade, Sara Shah suggests you try out some of our favourite hair colour options

organiC harVeSt MoiStUriSing lotion

It is essential to use a moisturising lotion that keeps your skin soft at all times instead of making it oily.

The Organic Harvest moisturising lotion with tamarind seed extract serves this very purpose. When I just started using it, I was repelled by its smell. However, the refreshing lotion slowly grew on me. The best part is that the lotion stays on your skin through the day and you don’t need to apply too much of it at once. Simply take 2-3 drops in your hand, apply it on your skin and you’re good to go.

Price `595 where Available at general stores across the city rating ****

4. SUbtle redS Although red is in, if you are hesitant to go all out with the hue, try L’Oreal Paris’ Casting Creme Gloss in Black Cherry, which is available on Flipkart.com. It’s a subtle shade with a hint of red that will shine under bright lights.

Price `520

1. ClaSSiC Mahogany Enhance your natural colour with the Oriflame HairX TruColour in Mahogany, which is available on Ebay.in.

Price `799

>> Get your hair coloured at a reputable salon in order to avoid mishaps

year.” While our expert has picked red as a trending hair colour, we suggest consulting with your stylist about what shade you should pick.

MiStaKeS to aVoid Akshata recommends having a detailed conversation with your hair stylist. She says, “Take your time and consult your stylist before getting your hair coloured. Most misunderstandings happen because of a short consultation. Don’t be in a hurry. Make sure to find out about the maintenance that will be required after you colour your hair and follow the routine suggested by your

stylist.” Discussing the kind of look you want with your stylist is key. Several stylists will also suggest shades that are similar to the one you want, if what you have in mind isn’t the best option for your skin tone.

MaintenanCe Maintenance can be quite difficult for coloured hair. Depending on the brand you pick, colours begin to fade after a certain number of hair washes and it can be tricky to make your hair colour last. “In order to maintain your hair colour, you need the right products. A shampoo, conditioner and serum from a colour-protecting range are ideal. Get regular touch-ups and hair care treatments to maintain shiny and evenly coloured hair,” says Akshata.

2. Sweet blondeS A subtle mix of blonde and brown, this shade of Honey Blonde from Streax is perfect for highlights.

Pick it up from Kartbin.com.

Price `350

5. CoPPer loVe If you’re looking to go all out with red, pick up the Copper Reds shade from Garnier Color Naturals. It’s perfect for Indian 3. green fUnK skin tones and is It’s okay to go a bit crazy available on sometimes, so, try this temporary Jabong.com. hair spray colour from BBLUNT in Price `190 Emerald Green. The range, available on Nykaa.com, offers several shades to pick from.

Price `300

Colorbar nail laCqUer Kit

I have never been much of a nail art fan and so, this nail lacquer kit from Colorbar was perfect for an effortless, simple nail art design, which doesn’t require hours of my time. The kit includes three colours — black, red and gold along with a top coat that contains tiny gold particles. The top coat can be applied over any of the three shades and looks absolutely fantastic! The bottles are small and cute but the quantity can prove to be inadequate. Considering that the kit doesn’t fall short of options, this nail lacquer set is definitely worth what you are paying for.

Price `700 where Available at all Colorbar outlets and retail stores rating *****

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before ColoUring There are several factors that you need to consider before getting your hair coloured. It’s understandable if you’re tempted to pick a brand or shade that is endorsed by a popular celebrity. However, remember that just because the colour looks ravishing on the actress, it does not mean that it will have the same effect on your hair. “Before getting your hair coloured, make sure that your hair is healthy enough to withstand the effects of hair colouring agents.

Only choose colours that suit your skin tone. Get a thorough consultation and recommendation from your stylist about what colour will suit your skin tone,” says Akshata. Also remember to pick a well-reputed salon to get your hair coloured. Inexperienced hands can end up ruining your hair. So, don’t pick a salon because its cheap. Getting your hair coloured is tricky territory, and going with the best is always advisable.

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What is it like to see a designer go wrong with her outfit? Masaba shows you exactly how! It seems like Masaba has come to the event straight out of bed. She looks sleepy and her face looks too oily, thanks to her makeup. The top looks shabby and the pants, which look more like pyjamas, are even shabbier. We didn’t expect a designer to commit such a big fashion blunder!

We like the fit of Veera’s all-white salwar kameez, but her bag is an absolute misfit. Also, we wish she would have tied her hair in a bun, as the curls are giving out a very messy appearance. Also, her face looks too oily and the bold lips don’t suit her attire either.

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>> Make sure that you choose a colour that will suit your skin tone

PiCK the right ColoUr You may feel tempted to change your hair colour to one that your favourite actress is sporting, but don’t give in to temptation. Every actress has a well-experienced hair stylist who puts in a considerable amount of time in to selecting her hair colour. So, going blonde when you have a darker skin tone may not be the best option. If you’re inexperienced with hair colour, simply enhance your natural colour by choosing a shade that’s similar to it. Brown is the best bet for warm Indian skin tones and several brands offer a wide range of brown shades. When asked about the colours that are trending today, Akshata says, “The hair colours that are trending today are ombré and balayage. Reds are also in fashion this

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KalKi KoelChin

Kalki, while we do love your quirky sense of style, this one is just a little too much to digest.The combination of the cap with the lace skirt and boots is giving us mixed signals — we are confused as to whether Kalki wants to portray a casual or a formal look. Also, the black top is extremely ill-fitted.

Hope to see a better look next time!

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radhiKa aPte

We like the combination of a bralette and a long skirt, but the only problem is that the trend is long gone. Also, Radhika’s bralette and skirt combination looks so boring that it makes us yawn! Her makeup and hair also do nothing for her look — the only saving grace is her bold lip.

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Sona MahaPatra

We literally have no words to describe this look as we can’t understand what exactly Sona is wearing. The way she has worn her dupatta or stole on the top of her outfit is absolutely displeasing. She has done an even worse job with her makeup and the only thing working for this look are her black pumps — well, who can go wrong with them?!.

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HoW to deAl WitH extrA WorkloAd

MUMBAI | THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2015 >> There’s nothing wrong with wanting to climb the corporate ladder quickly, but you should also make time for your personal life

My boss recently gave me a new account to handle. It’s a temporary gig because the account is only going to be handled by us for a few months. However, I am already drowning in a pile of work and I think that it was a bit inconsiderate of my boss to give me more! The worst part is that, I feel as though I am doing much more for this new client than I am being paid to do. I feel slighted and I’m considering quitting my job. Is that the right move?

— Pooja Shetty, dadar dear Pooja, Before we tell you what to do about this situation, we’d like to point out of a few things. It beats logic that you feel slighted or as though your boss is being inconsiderate. We say this because from what you’ve said, it sounds like your boss trusts your ability to handle extra work.

This is something that you should feel happy about. At the same time, you do raise valid points. If you think that the workload is getting too much for you to handle, you should speak to your boss about hiring an intern who can help with work while the new client is on board. As far as your salary is concerned, asking for raise because of a temporary client isn’t the brightest move. You’ll be better off waiting for your yearly appraisals and bringing up the matter then if you still feel underpaid.

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Quirky deSk AcceSSorieS

By FrAzer And HAWS

Do you want to jazz up a boring work desk?

Then we recommend you check out the new range of cute accessories by Frazer and Haws.

They have launched a collection of everyday essentials for office use that are stylish and quirky, yet sophisticated. You can pick from gorgeous pen holders, paper weights and card holders, which left us in awe, making us want to head to the nearest Frazer and Haws store and suggest that you do too!

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In the fast lane?

As far as building a career goes, you can either go slow and steady, or just throw yourself in the fast lane. Dev Goswami recommends you answer the following questions to find your style of working

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o you want to build a stable, successful career or achieve success (not to mention, rake in the moolah!) at a young age, so that you don’t have to work your entire life? Figuring out whether to rush through your career or take it slow and steady is not easy. However, instead of agonising over where you will be in five years, what you can do is find out about your style of working and see what suits you best. The following questions will help you see whether you like working in a controlled, calculated manner or want to throw yourself into work and achieve it all in a hurry.

b. Are the person who takes the idea to your boss, so that he/she notices the effort you’re making.

4. You’re really overworked. What do you do? a. Get a colleague to help you out. b. Work overtime.

5. When it comes to yearly personnel assessments, what is the one thing that you really look forward to? a. Your boss’s opinion about your work. b. What your new salary is going to be.

6. If you’ve made plans to start a family,

1. A few of your colleagues are planning to talk to the HR department about salary increments. You... a. Decide to focus on your own work. b. Are either leading the group or you make sure that you’re part of it.

2. If your company was forming a new team that was required to work late every day, you would... a. Try to opt out of it. b. Join the team.

3. Your boss sent out a general mail, asking for ideas from the entire team. You... a. Let others handle it and help if someone asks you to.

Mostly As You have a slow, calculated style of working, aimed at building a successful career over the years. While you definitely want to be successful at what you do, you don’t want to give up on your life either. You believe in tackling things as and when they come and you know that you will be able to do so successfully because you have a definitive way of handling tasks. While your style of working is going to give you positive results, remember that in the fast-paced work environment of a metro city, you run the risk of being left behind. There’s no need to overhaul the way you work, but you should also realise that being more proactive can help boost your career prospects work well for you too.

which of the following holds true for you? a. You plan to continue working through motherhood. b. You plan to work and earn enough before you do, and then take a long break to enjoy motherhood.

7. How often do you find the time for yourself and indulge in your hobbies? a. Almost every weekend. b. Only when work at the office is slow.

8. Are you often on leave? a. Yes, every two months. b. You’re saving them for a long vacation.

Mostly Bs You are the type of worker who people refer to by using the phrase living in the fast lane. You do want to achieve success, but more than that, you are focussed on getting to the top of your career quickly. Unlike those with Mostly As, you’d rather throw yourself into your work and enjoy life later.

Again, we can’t say that your style of working won’t give you the desired results, but you need to remember that it is easy to keep telling yourself that you will enjoy life later — but that later may never come. If you’ve made a plan, make sure that you stick to it. At the same time, it wouldn’t hurt to decrease your workload a little and give your personal life a little more attention.

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AD stylish view on’t limit chic accents to just walls or furnishings! If you’ve ever wanted to change how your room looks, but didn’t want to invest time or money on furnishing or furniture upheavals, window dressing is just what you’re looking for. From window shutters and blinds to shades and valances, you can furnish your windows aesthetically with a number of different items. But, picking a favourite can get a little confusing. So, here are a few things to remember when you’re picking out a window treatment.

KeeP IT mINImAl Steer clear of heavy window coverings and use simple shades instead. For example, if you want to use less fabric you can pick upholstered cornice.

Colour it wise Pick trendy colours. Since marsala is the colour of the year, you can use it in your window treatments. Also, if your room is small, use light, cool colours to make it look larger and brighter. Dark, warm colours can make an oversized room cosier and more inviting.

Velvet Velvet, as always, is still in demand. It’s considered the best material for drapery because of its ability to catch light. Also, the material never fails to add grandeur to a living room.

Soften the light

Textures

While a kitchen should be bright, a harsh glare can make it hot and uncomfortable to work in. Soften it with sheer drapes.

Textures and patterns are quite a rage this season. So, don’t shy away from picking geometric patterns, trellis designs, bold colours and large-scale florals. The best part is that you can’t go wrong with any of these.

TReNDS We lOVe While the idea is to keep everything minimalistic when it comes to window treatments, there are several interesting trends that you can try out.

Sheer Who doesn’t love sheer fabric? We love the elegance that it brings to a room. New sheer styles are not frilly or fussy but are subtly iridescent and are interwoven with unexpected materials, or have embossed or printed patterns. Sheers in dramatic colours such as cocoa have also become popular.

long pleats Pleats are becoming softer and longer, to add a more casual, but still contemporary vibe to your windows. You can pick pinch-pleated drapes as they help your room maintain a consistent look, whether they’re open or closed.

Creative hardware Instead of relying on lavish fabrics, most interior designers have started experimenting with hardware. Rods, finials and

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Dressing up your window can completely change the way your room looks. Rhea Dhanbhoora & Yamini Walia give you a few tips to help you switch from regular curtains to stylish drapes tie-backs in wood, metal, glass or even ceramic have become an important accessory. They are also available in various styles and patterns.

mAKING A STYle STATemeNT Nikita Jain, brand experience from Decowindow.in thinks that window treatment is not only becoming increasingly popular, it’s also an important aspect of home décor these days. She explains, “Window treatment is an essential part of home décor. It adds to the essence of a room ,making it the epitome of beauty and style. Curtains, valances, shades and blinds are some ways to treat your window. Shades and blinds are trendy, easy to maintain and functional, whereas curtains are an all-time favourite for window treatment.”

Here, she explains five types of treatments to help you get started: n Roman shades: These are easy to maintain and are considered to be the most versatile types of shades.

They’re made from fabric, which also helps make them a convenient option, since they can be dry cleaned quite easily. n Roller blinds: These are easy to roll, so they don’t obstruct the view outside. They also roll up completely, and are perfect for those who dislike curtains hanging down near their window frames when they’re drawn open. n Honeycomb shades: The reason these are extremely popular (especially in sunny Mumbai) is because of the cover they provide. The two layers help provide additional insulation. n Shades and drapery combinations: If you want to make your home dressier, using this combination is a good idea as it gives your décor an elaborate twist. n Valances and curtains: A perfect blend of modernity and vintage, using both curtains and valances (a fabric hung over the top of your window that stays there even when the curtain is drawn back) will add pizazz to your interiors.

NIKITA’S PICKS Want to know what Nikita would pick for her own home? Take a look at some of her favourites, available at Decowindow.com for some style inspiration!

If you want to keep it minimal, pick this ivory shade for your living room.

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These gold curtains will give your bedroom a royal vibe.

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These rose curtains will add a fresh look to your bedroom.

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This elegant beige curtain compliment your furnishings.

Price `1,299 Light shades such as ivory look perfect in a room with less light.

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If you have all-white decor, this silk chocolate Roman blind is a good way to add in a little colour to your home.

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We absolutely love these sophisticated gold curtains.

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Use this valance in your living room for a blend of modernity and vintage.

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Use these Roman blinds to add some colour to your kitchen.

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This valance will give an antique look to your home interiors.

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« sos: solve our situation!

Think you can fix our readers’ complicated problems? Read on...

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I was entering a very crowded party two weekends ago. The doorway was jammed with people drinking and laughing and I was having a hard time getting through inspite of my ‘excusemes’ when suddenly from the inside I heard nice and loud...

EXCUSE ME! COMING THROUGH! MOVE IT!

No, we don’t mean that you love being a narcissist. But, you may be in love with one and not even realise it! Dev Goswami recommends you take this quiz to find out if it’s true

The crowd parted and standing there was this guy wearing the same colour of shirt as my dress!

I burst our laughing! He asked...

Leaving?

Arriving!

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ou’re having a heart-to-heart with your partner. He’s telling you about the problems that he’s facing in his life or about how his colleagues are hindering his career. And, like anyone would, you see this as odd. You assume that you and your boyfriend are close enough for you to do the same. So, you tell him about all your problems. But, when you do, you feel as though he has stopped listening to what you are saying (or he blows up at you), blaming you for ‘adding to his problems’ by talking about your own issues. If this sounds like a familiar situation, you may be dating a narcissist.

Answer the following questions to find out.

He grinned, spun around and held my hand while guiding me through the crowd, dramatically shouting, and said...

Well i was leaving...But I want to know who wins the ‘who wore the colour better’ consensus!

1. When you disagree with his opinion or tell him about something that he needs to change or improve about himself, it sends him into a fit of rage. a. True. b. False.

He pretty much didn’t leave my side the whole evening!

2. Almost all your fights turn into a battle of who’s right and are never about the actual problem after a while. a. True. b. False.

3. He gets angry or starts to sulk if you fail to notice and compliment him on the new shirt that he’s wearing. a. True. b. False.

4. Between the two of you, he’s the one who decides when you should meet. a. True. b. False.

5. On more than one occasion, he’s refused to go somewhere or do something with you, simply because he doesn’t want to. a. True. b. False.

6. You feel as though you’re the only one who’s making compromises for your relationship. a. True. b. False.

>> Your narcissist partner is likely to stop listening to you in the middle of a conversation

Mostly As If you’ve answered A to most questions (including the last one), you already suspect that your partner is selfish. But, even if you have answered the last question with ‘false’, you should realise that your boyfriend is a narcissist and in the long run, the relationship is going to blow up in your face. If you’re serious about him and don’t want to give up on your relationship, you need to talk to him about how his behaviour is affecting you. Remember that when it comes to people with narcissistic tendencies, talking to them about their shortcomings is easier said than done. So, you’re going to have to be tactful about how you handle it. On the other hand, if you’re in a new relationship and aren’t serious about it, we recommend reconsidering whether this is the kind of guy you want to spend your foreseeable future with.

Mostly Bs If you’ve often accused your boyfriend of being selfish, only to have him complain that you’re being unfair, we’ve got news for you — he’s right! Based on your answers, it doesn’t seem as though your boyfriend is a narcissist. Remember that every one is a little selfish — yes, including you — and that’s just part of human nature. However, the fact that you aren’t the only one making compromises and that he’s receptive to your complaints and disagreements, is a sign that you’re in a good, healthy relationship.

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Dear Grace, My boyfriend often looks at other women when we are out together. I get irritated when I catch him looking, but when he knows that I am frustrated about it, he goes out of his way to look at other women even more — just to mess with me! He doesn’t even hide it. I don’t know what to do, because as hard as I try not to let it affect me, it does!

— Rani More, Byculla

Dear Rani, It’s natural for a man’s gaze to gravitate towards women. You wouldn’t want him ogling at guys, would you? You say he goes out

of his way to look at women when he knows you’ve noticed. He’s probably trying to show you that it doesn’t matter who he looks at because he has chosen you. Try not to let jealousy get in the way here. Comparing yourself (it isn’t wise to do so) to women your boyfriend looks at can ruin your self-esteem. If you still feel insecure about his behaviour, tell him about it. Maybe he will stop being silly and focus on you when you are out together. But remember, it’s better for your relationship when he doesn’t feel as though he has to hide things from you.

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We laughed so much. Suddenly out of the blue I looked at him and thought... no I KNEW! OMG! I love him!

This is fate! We ARE a match!!

HE IS MY ONE!

Obviously, we had to exchange numbers.

And I think he must have lost my number because he didn’t call me the next weekend as promised... So, last weekend I messaged him saying “Hey had a great night. Been thinking of you!

Hope to continue our conversation soon!” “its been three days since I messaged. And I realized that I had forgotten to reference where we met or even add my name! I just assumed he saved my number! How do I contact him without coming across as a stalker? I LOVE HIM! Please advice!” CL a) Just message, “Hi, sorry this is CL from... (mention where you met and just allude to something funny you shared)” That’s it. b) Cute story, but you hardly know him! He may be in a relationship or gay or a criminal element or your future husband... But, you need to get to know him first!

Ask your mutual friends about him. Perhaps you can meet him casually couple of times and see if wasn’t just a good night. c) If he hasn’t messaged back, he might be busy or uninterested. Deal.

LAST WEEK: Ritika S. should pick option C: Is your struggle with her only her fault? Examine your behaviour!

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Biz, technology high on PM’s agenda during 3-nation tour

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Cong seeks V.K. Singh's dismissal

Congress on Wednesday demanded immediate sacking of Union Minister V.K. Singh for his controversial 'presstitutes' remarks against newsmen and targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not taking any action against him. "We are not going to rest till the demand is met. He should be sacked immediately. This is a highly condemnable remark against the media, which is the fourth pillar of democracy," Congress spokesperson Khushboo said at the AICC briefing.

Nasim Zaidi set to be CEC

Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi is set to become the next Chief Election Commissioner later this month. The Law Ministry has initiated the file to appoint the next CEC as present incumbent H S Brahma retires on April 19. Highly-placed sources in the government today said that the Law Ministry has cited convention of appointing the senior-most EC as the CEC.

EW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will leave on a nine-day tour of France, Germany and Canada today with a focus on inviting investments, particularly in infrastructure and defence sectors, besides cooperation in nuclear and a variety of other areas. In the first leg of the tour, Modi will travel to France where economy, defence and energy will be high on the agenda of his talks with President Francois Hollande.

He will also have two back-toback meetings with French business leaders, one focussing on cooperation in infrastructure and another on defence technology, Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar told reporters here while briefing on the visit. The government here has given top priority to infrastructure development and French companies have lot of expertise in this area, he said.

Similarly, French companies have capabilities and experience in the field of defence, reports PTI. India is hoping that French companies will participate in the 'Make in India' programme initiated by Modi.

A highlight of the four-day stay in France will be a boat ride by Modi and Hollande, which is being described as 'naav pe charcha' (discussions on a boat). Earlier, Modi has earlier had 'chai pe charcha' (discussions over tea) with foreign

PM Narendra Modia leaders, including President Barack Obama during his visit here in January.

In France, the Prime Minister will also visit the World War-I memorial and pay tributes to about 10,000 Indians who lost their lives while fighting alongside France.

He will also visit UNESCO headquarters, Airbus facility and French space agency office. From France, Modi will travel to Germany where again business and technology will be the focus with intent of attracting participation in 'Make in India'.

He will first visit the Hannover Fair where India is a partner country this year. About 400 Indian companies are participating in the fair which will see the presence of about

100-120 Indian CEOs besides about 3000 German delegates, Jaishankar said. Modi, along with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, will inaugurate the 'India Pavilion' of the Fair and address an India-German business summit. He will also unveil a bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Hannover. Modi and Merkel will have detailed talks in Berlin with focus on how Germany can work with India in its developmental agenda.

The Prime Minister will visit a railway station in Berlin amid his government's agenda of modernising Railways. He will also visit Siemens facility there.

In the third and last leg of the tour, he will travel to Canada, marking the first standalone visit by an Indian Prime Minister in over 42 years. The last such visit took place in 1973. Modi will have talks with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper on a wide range of issues, including nuclear energy, trade and investment. India sees Canada as an important partner in fulfilling its developmental needs and expects the visit to impart new vigour in the bilateral relations.

Modi will also address the Indian diaspora in a 'Madison Square-like' event there. He will also visit a memorial set up for Air India crash victims in Toronto as also Laxmi Narayan Temple in Vancouver.

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Omar warns against ‘ghettoisation’ of Pandits J

AMMU: Former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday expressed his opposition to state and central governments' plans for building 'composite townships' for Kashmiri Pandits saying no one will support 'ghettoisation' in segregated and 'inherently unsafe camps' in the Kashmir Valley.

In a series of tweets, Omar made it clear that "no rightminded Kashmiri will oppose the return of Kashmiri Pandits to their homes in the Valley."

But at the same time, "no rightminded Kashmiri will support the ghettoisation of Kashmiri Pandits, housed in segregated inherently unsafe camps in the Valley."

He expressed doubts if many Pandits will like the idea of separate townships. "I very much doubt very many Kashmiri Pandits would like to return to the Valley just to be housed in ghettos, segregated and isolated," Omar, who is the working President of main opposition National Conference, tweeted.

The reactions from Omar came a day after Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh had asked state Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed for identifying land for creating composite townships for 62,000 displaced pandit families who had left the state at the onset of militancy in early 1990s.

Amitabh, Aga Khan, 48 others given Padma awards

India gets back Category-I aviation safety ranking India's aviation safety ranking was upgraded to Category-I yesterday by US aviation watchdog Federal Aviation Authority (FAA), paving the way for the domestic airlines to expand in the US skies. The restoration of status comes more than 14 month after it was downgraded to Category-II following failure of aviation regulator DGCA to meet the international safety norms.

Signature Bridge will be completed by Mar 2016

The much-awaited Signature Bridge, a dream project of former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, will be thrown open to the public by the Aam Aadmi Party government by March next year. Delhi Toursim Minister Jitender Singh Tomar, who visited the construction site of Signature Bridge, said that the government has decided to develop a new tourist hub below the bridge.

"The construction work of Signature Bridge will be completed by March, 2016. We are developing new facilities at the bridge like installation of LED lights and some restaurants so that people can be attracted," Tomar said.

President Pranab Mukherjee presents Padma Vibhushan to Prince Karim Aga Khan and megastar Amitabh Bachchan during Padma Awards 2015 function at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Wednesday.

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EW DELHI: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, Shia leader Prince Karim Aga Khan were among five eminent personalities who were conferred with country's second highest civilian award Padma Vibhushan by President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday.

Among the 50 leading lights, who were bestowed with the three categories of Padma awards, legal luminary K.K. Venugopal, Dharmadhikari of Karnataka's Shri Manjunatha Swamy temple Dharmasthala Veerendra Heggade, nuclear scientist M Ramaswamy Srinivasan were given Padma Vib-

hushan, reports PTI. Cheered by actor son Abhishek, daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai, wife Jaya and daughter Shweta Nanda, her son Agastye and daughter Navya Naveli, 72-year-old Amitabh, dressed in a black 'bandhgala' suit, folded his hands in respect as he received the honour from the President to thunderous applause. Vice President Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, senior Ministers, BJP patriarch L K Advani, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal were present.

Due to illness, 92-year-old veteran actor Dilip Kumar, who was

also one of the Padma Vibhushan awardees, could not attend the civil investiture ceremony held at the majestic Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Prominent among the eight Padma Bhushan awardees include 12-time national award winning film maker Jahnu Barua, Canadaborn mathematician Manjul Bhargava, internationally acclaimed computer scientist Vijay Bhatkar, spiritual guru Swami Satyamitranand Giri, constitutional expert Subhash C Kashyap and eminent endocrinologist Ambrish Mithal.

Head of Sree Siddaganga Mutt in

Karnataka, 107-year-old Shivakumara Swamigalu, who was one of the Padma Bhushan awardees, was not present.

Women hockey player Saba Anjum, project director of India's Mars Orbiter Mission S Arunan, internationally known scholar on Indology, Austria born Bettina Sharada Baumer, whose special focus of research was on 'Kashmir Shaivism' and intellectual, spiritual and cultural traditions of Kashmir, IndianAmerican economist Nadarajan Raj Chetty and member of NITI Aayog Bibek Bebroy were given Padma Shri awards.

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The target of Modi Government is to achieve an investment of Rs. 7,62,000 crores and generate employment for 34 lakh people in PCPIRs in time bound manner. Already there has been an investment of Rs. 1,06,000 crores which has generated employment for 2.23 lakh people in various PCPIRs

Fertiliser Minister Ananth Kumar BROKERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS Fund Raising Via QIP Hit 5-Yr High At Over Rs 28000 Cr In FY15

Nifty Maintains Uptrend

NSE India: CNX Nifty — Daily Market Report for: Thursday (April 9, 2015) (Based on the activity of the previous trading day) by Dominic Rebello

REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY: The Nifty rose substantially on Wednesday (April 08, 2015) a net 54.10 points (0.62%) and closed at the 8714 point level. The market opened up with a gap at the 8698 points level. It then declined and registered the day’s low at the 8679 points level at 10.24 a.m. The index then rose sharply and registered the day’s high at the 8730 points level at 12.32 p.m. It then turned into a range bound movement until closing at the day. The Nifty remained above its previous close throughout the session, moved in a range of 51 points and closed above the psychologically important 8700 points level. Sentiment was bullish and amongst the 50 Nifty stocks 30 were gainers, 19 were losers and 1 remained unchanged. All the sectoral indices barring banking closed in the green. Substantial buying was witnessed in IT, technology and metal stocks.

The indicators and oscillators discussed here are indicating a strong market with a positive bias.

Support Levels: For short-term traders the immediate main support is at the 8509 points level.

The next support is at the 8407 points level.

Resistance Levels The immediate main resistance is at the 8788 points level.

The next resistance is at the 8959 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 = 8708 (This is the level where the trend is likely to change during intra-day).

Support (1) = 8686.

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: Support (2) = 8658.

Volume: Resistance (1) = 8737.

Volume (Qty shares) increased 8.34%. This change is Resistance (2) = 8759. moderate but indicates a wide participation by investors.

Market Breadth: Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was positive. Amongst all the traded stocks, 934 were gainers, 526 were losers and 32 remained unchanged.

Slow Stochastic Indicator: The Slow Stochastic Oscillator has risen in the neutral zone.

The Slow K line in the Stochastic Oscillator is above the slow D line (positive if it continues).

RSI Indicator: The RSI is above the 40 level and is now rising (positive if it continues).

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

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

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

OUTLOOK FOR TODAY: On Japanese candlestick patterns the index has formed a second consecutive doji pattern. This indicates that the indecisiveness amongst investors continues. The next candle formation will confirm whether the bias is towards the buy or sell side of the market.

However, the index has crossed above the 25 day moving average. Further, the index is above its 5, 15 and 200 day moving averages and all the three averages are rising. Moreover the velocity parameters indicate strength. All these indicate a positive bias and the possibility of a further up move unfolding. Investors are advised to hold long positions.

Work with strict stop losses on all positions

Moving Averages (Trend Indicators) The index: Is above its 5-day average (at 8622) Positive.

Is above its 15-day average (at 8588) Positive.

Has crossed above its 25-day average (at 8662) Positive.

Is above its 200-day average (at 8200) Positive.

Overall Market Strength/Weakness:

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.

Fund raising through the qualified institutional placement (QIP) route has hit five years high of over Rs 28,000 crore in 2014-15, indicating increased interest among domestic firms to mop-up capital via this route. According to latest data, companies have mopped up Rs 28,429 crore through QIP route in the last fiscal, much higher than Rs 9,402 crore raked in the previous financial year. This was the highest fund raising through this route since 2009-10, when firms had raked in Rs 39,768 crore. Number of QIP issues, too, shot up to 55 during last fiscal from mere 6 in 2013-14.

REC Share Sale Over Subscribed 5 Times

Government’s ambitious divestment programme for the current fiscal began on a strong note yesterday, with the sale of 5% stake in state-run REC getting subscribed over five times, fetching an estimated Rs 1,550 crore to the exchequer. On strong institutional and retail demand, bids were received for over 25.24 crore shares as against 4.93 crore shares on offer, resulting in over-subscription of 5.11 times. At the floor price of Rs 315 apiece, the government would raise over Rs 1,550 crore from the Offer For Sale (OFS).

Glenmark’s Subsidiary To Pay $25 Mn To Settle A Pricing Case

Pharmaceutical major Glenmark yesterday said its US subsidiary will pay USD 25 million to the federal government there as well as to the Texas state administration to settle a pricing investigation. The company will pay USD 11.25 million each to the US federal government and the Texas state administration in 16 tranches spread over four years, besides paying USD 2.5 million as the cost of litigation. “Our subsidiary Glenmark Generics Inc., USA has concluded the pricing investigation by the Texas Attorney General, USA. Under the terms of the agreed settlement, there is no admission of liability.

Videocon d2h Becomes 1st Indian Media Co To Ring The Opening Bell At NASDAQ

Videocon d2h achieved yet another milestone, as it rang the opening bell at the prestigious Nasdaq stock market in New York yesterday. Videocon d2h became the first Indian private company since the year 2000 to list overseas, issuing ADR worth $325 million to the public. To mark the celebrations, Rajkumar Dhoot - Member of Parliament – India & Saurabh Dhoot - Managing Director of Videocon d2h visited the Nasdaq Market Site at Times Square and rang the symbolic opening bell. At an approx market cap of $1.15 billion, Videocon d2h has become the most valued Indian company at NASDAQ.

HDFC Bank Voted India’s Best Managed Company

HDFC Bank was voted the Best Managed Company in India by investors and analysts in a poll conducted by FinanceAsia, a leading global financial magazine. HDFC Bank is followed by Tata Consultancy Services, Idea Cellular, Infosys and Reliance Industries. HDFC Bank MD, Aditya Puri was voted India’s Best CEO in the same survey, ahead of CEOs of TCS, Infosys and Idea Cellular. The Bank also ranked third in corporate governance, and investor relations. In its 15th year of conducting the survey, FinanceAsia received responses from over 250 portfolio managers and analysts from around the world.

Srei Equipment Finance Plans To Raise Up To Rs 500cr Via NCDs

Srei Equipment Finance is planning to raise up to Rs 500 crore by issuing non-convertible debentures (NCDs). “The company is proposing a public issue of secured, redeemable NCDs of face value of Rs 1,000 each amounting up to Rs 250 crore, with an option to retain over-subscription aggregating up to Rs 500 crore,” Srei said in a statement. The money raised through the issue will be used to fund the company’s growth plans for infrastructure equipment financing.

BROKERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS Emkay calls a ‘Buy’ on Dish TV CMP: Rs. 86

Target Rs. 100

Reliance Securities calls a ‘Buy’ on India Cements CMP: Rs. 100

Target Rs. 179

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Stock Markets Vulnerable To Cyber Attacks

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Snapdeal acquires mobile transactions platform FreeCharge MobiKwik raises Rs 155 crore to fund expansion plans Insurers allowed to set up offices in SEZs Kalyan Jewellers Eyes Rs 13,000 Cr Revenue In FY'16 Petrochemical Regions Attract Investment Of Rs 1.06 Lakh Cr IFCI A PSU Now, Govt Raises Shareholding To 51%.

Need to create a framework for future plan of action on securities market resilience, says Sebi Chairman U K Sinha

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apital markets regulator Sebi yesterday said it is worried over state sponsored cyber attacks and has suggested creating a framework for protecting the securities market.

"We are worried over state sponsored cyber attacks. There are worries that the vulnerability in markets are increasing. We need to create a framework for future plan of action on securities market resilience," Sebi Chairman U K Sinha said yesterday at a Cyber Security & Resilience conference, organised by Sebi and the BSE. He said cyber attacks are occurring these days in a more sophisticated manner and there is a need to create awareness in the market.

"Cyber attacks are very common in financial sector and happening in a greater sophisticated manner. The adoption of new technologies have both advantages as well as chal-

lenges, but we need to create more awareness," Sinha said.

The global body for securities regulators, International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) is also working with regulators on how to improve liquidity risk management, he added. According to government data, more than 700 government websites that are hosted under 'gov.In' and 'nic.In' domains, have been hacked by cyber criminals since 2012. Cyber threats will continue to multiply.

The advent of the digital world, and the inherent interconnectivity of people, devices and organisations, opens up a whole new playing field of vulnerabilities, according to a Ernst & Young report that was cited during the conference.

Maharashtra Governor Vidyasagar Rao said: "The growing adoption of internet and smart phones and the rising popularity of online banking, online trading and e-commerce has

made India one of the most favourite counties among cyber criminals. The number of cyber crimes in India may touch 3 lakh in 2015, almost double from the last year." He added: "We need ecosystem to protect the economic sovereignty of the nation. We also need to evolve a full proof cyber security mechanism to protect the economic integrity of our corporates, MNCs, and business organisations."

He said there is a need to invest in people, processes and technology to ensure the necessary resilience to quickly detect, act and recover from cyber attacks and that every organisation must have a digital forensic team to prevent and deal with such attacks.

‘India To Lead Investment Inflows In Emerging Asian Economies’

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ndia will be at forefront of strong investment flows into emerging Asian economies in next few years and more individual Indian investors will approach capital markets for financial advice, International Council of Securities Association Chairman Ian C W Russell said yesterday. Expressing the rationale for inflows ahead of the 28th AGM of International Council of Securities Association (ICSA) to be held here from April 15-17, Russell said: "Attractive private equity investments in the US have steadily been exhausted. Borrowing costs are likely to rise in the near term in the US and bank regulations will restrict lending to leveraged businesses in the US." He, however, cautioned India on the need to alleviate regulatory red tape to facilitate the expansion of offshore wealth management businesses into the Indian economy. The objective of this year's conference is to convey a better understanding of the dynamic financial markets and their role in financing capital formation and economic growth in the country. It will be attended by Rajeev Kumar Agarwal, whole-time member,

Sebi and Tajinder Singh, deputy secretary general, International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO).

Over 40 delegates from France, Canada, Mexico, Italy, Taiwan, Australia, Sweden, Hong Kong, Germany, Denmark, Korea, Hong Kong, Turkey, United Kingdom, Japan, United States will participate in the conference. "The ICSA conference will be a catalyst for more cross border trade as conference participants pass along their understanding and knowledge of both the features and openness of the Indian economy, and business investment opportunities in the country.

A key take away for conference delegates will be the prospects for future growth of the Indian economy, and its interaction and contribution to the global economy," Russell, who is also the President and CEO of Investment Industry Association of Canada, said. Drawing a parallel between Indian and Canadian capital markets, Russell said the regulatory framework in both countries is based on the common law tradition in terms of regulations, rules, governance and reliance on disclosure as the key mechanism for investor protection.

Real Estate Regulatory Bill Gets Close To The Finish Line

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he New recommendations on the Real Estate Regulatory Bill were made by the ministry and sent to PMO for approval, and the cabinet has now approved it.

Next, it will be tabled in the Parliament for passing the bill and making it an Act. In essence, reduction of minimum balance to be maintained in the escrow account of a project has been reduced from 70% to 50%. This amount from the monies collected from the buyers must be placed in an escrow account within 15 days. ·This provision will effectively allow developers to continue their practice of diverting funds collected for a project towards land acquisition or other projects, and will work in their favour by also allowing them to grow their land and/or project portfolio.

However, the 50% mandate will still place enough restriction on developers to divert funds elsewhere and ensure better completion records.

For the buyers, the concerns regarding funds diversion will be higher now. The end result is that the bill will be slightly less protectionist towards buyers. Other revisions include bringing in commercial projects under the purview of the bill, which will provide protection to investors of commercial assets, as well. ·The Bill now covers commercial real estate, as well; also, brokers and agents have been now been included under its purview as well, and are effectively rendered pun-

ishable in case of non-compliance with the authority's and tribunal ruling. All under-construction projects have to be compulsorily registered within three months of setting up of the regulator, and developer cannot make changes to original plans or the structural design unless he gets the consent of 2/3rds of the customers. The states have to set up the regulatory bodies within one year of the Bill’s enactment while also setting up a web-based online registration facility within a further period of one year from setting up of the bodies. ·Failure to register a project will cause the developer to attract a penalty of 10% of the overall project cost, and an additional penalty of 10% penalty and/or a three-year prison term in case of continued non-compliance. Incorrect or incomplete disclosures will attract a penalty of 5% of the project cost.

Project cancellation has been stated as possibility in case of continued non-compliance. ·One issue pointed out in the bill by stakeholders was that it aimed to place itself as the sole course of action for redressal of grievances by customers, with no recourse to other consumer forums. It was correctly pointed out that such a stance could lead to pressure on this regulatory body in terms of an increased log of cases, though it would certainly reduce instances of multiplicity of suits. This clause has been done away with in the version that the cabinet has cleared, so customers can now seek recourse with consumer courts and forums as well. All projects which have not re-

ceived their completion certificates will also be now covered under the bill, so it now allows bigger umbrella coverage for buyers and investors. ·The Bill will provide a renewed boost to transparency levels in the Indian Real Estate sector. India which lies in the middle in a survey

of 90 countries for the JLL Transparency Index will make further progress up the rankings.

This will instil more confidence among global investors, thus providing better access to structured capital for this sector. However, though, the new amended Bill reads very positively for inducing trans-

parency and better governance, the continued non-inclusion of government agencies whose slow approval processes are a major contributors to project delays, remains an issue and needs to be addressed.

(The author is Chairman & Country Head, JLL India)

Industry Speak...

While we welcome the real estate bill cleared by the Union Cabinet, certain provisions that the sector had asked for amendment remains unattended. We would have preferred escrow limit to be fixed on city basis (metro/tier II) or project basis (luxury/affordable); instead of a blanket 50%. Also, bringing ongoing projects under its ambit at this moment would further delay delivery of a vast number of projects (at various stages of construction) in the country. We also believe developers should be allowed to change design and structure post approval of 50% of consumers since a lot of difficulty arise when a developer begins construction. Lastly, and most importantly, the bill doesn’t fix accountable equally on all stakeholders. While builders face the brunt for project delay; accountability has not been fixed for delays due to regulatory approvals and customers default on payments etc.

— Mohit Goel, CEO, Omaxe Ltd.

under the purview of the bill is welcome as both business as well as individuals these days invest in commercial property. Besides, large amount of money flowing from banks to commercial properties also needs protection.

— Anubhav Jain, Director, Group Silverglades While the establishment of a real estate regulator is a positive step in increasing transparency and credibility of builders while protecting the consumers, it will only be valuable if and only if government authorities are also legally bound to grant approvals within a specified time period.

— Prashant Solomon, MD, Chintels India and Member, Governing Council, CREDAI NCR

“We welcome the passing of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill as it will reduce the With the government at the Centre finally passing number of casual / non professional builders operthe Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill, ating in the industry. We also hope that it will give the real estate industry might finally expose the customers the confidence to commit to buying new builders with bad intent and prove to be a boon for homes with the comfort that their largest investment the buyers. The need to have an detailed regulation decision is now protected by a regulator. We enand a strong regulator for a disciplined growth of the courage the government to also bring EDC charges real estate sector cannot be overstated. The Real Es- paid to local authorities under the scope of the regtate Bill, after including the latest changes, is fairly ulator to ensure timely delivery of infrastructure that comprehensive and, if implemented strictly, it will has been paid for by home buyers.” pave the way for real growth of the sector. The — David Walker, amendment to include commercial sector also Managing Director, SARE Homes

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RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES

At the story’s heart is Caesar (Andy Serkis), a chimpanzee who gains human-like intelligence and emotions from an experimental drug. Raised like a child by the drug’s creator, Will Rodman (James Franco) and a primatologist Caroline Aranha (Freida Pinto), Caesar ultimately finds himself taken from the humans he loves and imprisoned in an ape sanctuary in San Bruno. Seeking justice for his fellow inmates, Caesar gives the fellow apes the same drug that he inherited.

He then assembles a simian army and escapes the sanctuary - putting man and ape on a collision course that could change the planet forever. Star Movies, 9 p.m .

4.30 5.00 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30

SOAPS & SERIALS

CHAKRAVARTIN ASHOKA SAMRAT

In tonight’s episode we will see, Chanakya explains a new game called Loh Khel to the boys and informs them that they will need to complete it within 24 hours with very limited water supply. Ashoka walks towards the king to take his blessings. As the race begins, Siamak and Ashoka are ahead of the others. But soon, Sushim comes and attacks Ashoka in a way that he falls in a pit. Siamak sees this and comes to help Ashoka but Ashoka asks him move forward and win the race.

Colors, 9 p.m.

Animal Planet in its remarkable series UNTAMED AND UNCUT feature’s some of the most incredible animal encounters ever caught on tape. The show takes it viewers on an hour journey around the world, meeting the common people whose lives were forever changed by a moment in time with an animal, and how they survived. Anim al Plan et, 11 p.m .

LIFE STORY

LIFE STORY will take us on the greatest of all adventures - the journey through life. Narrated by Sir David Attenborough, it follows fascinating animals through each life stage - from first steps, to growing up, to gaining power, to winning a mate and finally succeeding as a parent. Disocver y, 9 p.m.

TORNADO ALLEY

A tornado with winds of 500 miles per hour devastated Wichita Falls, Texas in 1964. Three decades later, survivors recall the storm and meteorologists discuss their improved ability to forecast tornadoes in Discovery Science’s TORNADO ALLEY. Di scover y Sci en ce, 10 p.m.

DEAD OF NIGHT

There’s just something about the dark that awakens the primal fears. When the sun goes down, predators lurk in the shadows waiting to make a night on the town turn deadly for unsuspecting fun-seekers. Tune into ID Investigation Discovery’s

Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat, Colors, 9 p.m.

DEAD OF NIGHT, which provides a vivid glimpse into a seductive nighttime world in which darkness becomes the enemy of life itself. ID, 10 p.m.

DOLI ARMANON KI

With the ball now in his court, Samrat keeps a condition on helping Urmi. He asks Urmi to dance in front of him if she wants to save Shaurya’s life. Shattered and humiliated Urmi is at her wits end. What will Urmi’s decision be? Zee T V, 10.30 p.m.

TU MERA HERO

Rambhai is shocked when he checks his bag of money and refuses to give his shop to Govind Narayan. Later, he sees Titu’s good behavior at the temple and Panchi goes to talk to him. Will he change his mind? Star Pl us, 8 p.m.

MONK SEASON 6

When Monk shoots and wounds a retired parole officer (Randle Mell) dressed as Santa Claus in what he claims is self-defense, he quickly becomes a social pariah. Star World, 9 p.m.

MOVIES OF THE DAY

Sidney Prescott, now the author of a self-help book, returns home to Woodsboro on the last stop of her book tour. There she reconnects with Sheriff Dewey and Gale, who are now married, as well as her cousin Jill and her Aunt Kate. Unfortunately, Sidney’s appearance also brings about the return of Ghostface, putting Sidney, Gale, and Dewey, along with Jill, her friends, and the whole town of Woodsboro in danger. Zee Studio, 9 p.m.

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS

While Frodo and Sam, now accompanied by a new guide, continue their hopeless journey towards the land of shadow to destroy the One Ring, each member of the broken fellowship plays their part in the battle against the evil wizard Saruman and his armies of Isengard. HBO, 9 p.m .

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN PART 2

The final Twilight Saga begins with Bella now a vampire learning to use her abilities. And happy to see her daughter, Renesmee is flourishing. But when someone sees Renesmee do something that makes them think that she was turned. This person goes to the Volturi, because it is a violation to turn a child.

And the penalty is death for both who turned the child into a vampire and the child, cause they deem a turned child too dangerous.

Alice gets a vision of the Volturi coming after them. So the Cullens try to convince them that Renesmee is not a threat. So they ask friends and family to come stand with them. But when someone who has it in for the Volturi shows up and tells them they should be ready for a fight. And they get ready. Pix, 9 p.m.

SANSAR

Din Dayal Sharma works as a Head Clerk and lives with his wife, Godavari; 3 sons Vijay, his wife Uma; Shiva and Vidyasagar; and a daughter named Rajni. Their standard of living is middleclass and all three males contribute to this lifestyle with Vijay contributing the most as he is a Chartered Accountant. When the time comes for Rajni’s marriage, she refuses to marry Jagmohan’s son, and wants to marry a Christian by the name of Peter Fernandes. The marriage takes place, and she re-locates to the Fernandes’ house. Shiva ends up getting married to Jagmohan’s daughter, Vasanti, and the entire family is overjoyed to learn that Uma is expecting. Uma goes to live with her parents during the rest of her pregnancy, and several months when she returns home she finds that nothing is the same anymore. Vasanti has left Shiva; Rajni has separated from Peter; Vidyasagar

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Scream 4, Zee Studio, 9 p.m.

has failed in his exams; Vijay and Din Dayal are not speaking with each other and have drawn a line, separating Vijay and the ... Zee Cl assic, 9 p.m.

GOD TUSSI GREAT HO

Arun Prajapati has been trying to be a successful TV anchor but success has always eluded him. He only blames God for this.

Arun is head over heels in love with Alia, who is a TV anchor and a well-known star working in the same channel but he has never been able to express his love for her. Destiny plays a cruel game with him when Rocky is appointed as an anchor for the channel.

Arun starts believing that Rocky will win over Alia. Circumstances go out of hand for Arun and he gets thrown out of the channel.

He has nobody to blame but God Himself. And very soon he has an encounter with the Almighty. Zee Cinema, 9 p.m.

ATISHBAZ

Shamsher Singh Rajput lives a poor lifestyle in British India along with his widowed mom, a sister, Asha, and makes a living through crime. He is in love with a gypsy dancer, Reshma, and wants to marry her, but has to content with her suitor, Jagga. He is arrested by the corrupt British Police, jailed, and beaten mercilessly. When the British leave India, he gets out of prison, finds out that his mother will have nothing to do with him, seeks the assistance of Vijay, locates Jagga and kills him. He returns and finds out that Asha is living a wayward life, locates her in a bar with several men, and brings her home. When Vijay shows an interest in Asha, Shamsher warns him, and their friendship ends.

Vijay and Asha, in love with each other, seek the permission of Asha’s mom to let them get married. Filmy, 8.30 p.m

STAR PLUS

Diya Aur Bati Hum Masterchef India Tere Shehar Mein Suhaani Si Ek Ladki Saath Nibhaana Saathiya Nisha Aur Uske Cousins Ek Veer Ki Ardaas-Veera Iss Pyar Ko Kya Naam Doon-Ek Baar Phir Masterchef India Suhaani Si Ek Ladki Saath Nibhaana Saathiya Ye Hai Mohabbatein Tu Mera Hero Nisha Aur Uske Cousins Diya Aur Bati Hum Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hain Tere Shehar Mein Masterchef India Ye Hai Mohabbatein

STAR WORLD

Downtown Abby White Collar Grey’s Anatomy Monk Downtown Abby White Collar Simpsons Year Last Man Standing Monk Downtown Abby White Collar

ZEE CAFÉ

P.M. 2.00 Desperate Housewives 3.00 The Mentalist 4.00 America Funniest Home Videos 5.00 The Big Bang Theory 5.30 Just For Laughs 6.00 Vampire Diaries 7.00 The Mentalist 8.00 The Big Bang Theory 8.30 Two and a Half Men 9.00 Desperate Housewives 10.00 The Mentalist 11.00 The Big Bang Theory

SONY TV

P.M. 2.00 CID 8.00 Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar 8.30 Muh Boli Shaadi 9.00 Tum Aise Hi Rehna 9.30 Dil Ki Baatein Dil Hi Jaane 10.00 Maharana Pratap 10.30 Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar 11.00 Aahat P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30

ZEE TV

Satrangi Sasuraal Jamai Raja Kumkum Bhagya Hello Pratibha Doli Armaanon Ki Maharakshak Devi Jodha Akbar Qubool Hai DID Super Moms Service Wali Bahu Bandhan… Saari Umar Hello Pratibha Jodha Akbar Jamai Raja Kumkum Bhagya Qubool Hai Satrangi Sasuraal Doli Armaano Ki

11.00 Servie Wali Bahu

LISTING

LIFE OK

P.M. 2.30 Best of Savdhaan India 6.30 Kalash 7.00 Dream Girls Ek Ladki Deewani Si 8.00 Mahakumbh 8.30 Kalash 9.00 Laut Aao Trisha 9.30 Dream Girl Ek Ladki Deewani Si 10.00 Comedy Classes 10.30 Savdhaan India: India Fights Back P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30

COLORS

Swaragini Udaan Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi Chakravartin Ashoka

9.30 Asmita 10.30 Dil Dosti Duniyadari 11.00 Jai Malhar

ANIMAL PLANET

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00

Be The Creature Deadly 60 Deadliest Gangland Killers AP Safari Man Esters Be The Creature The Lion Man: African Safari 9.30 Deadly 60 10.30 Fit For The Wild 11.00 Untamed and Uncut

DISCOVERY

P.M. 2.30 Food Factory 3.00 How Do They Do It

P.M. 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.05 5.30 6.00 6.55 7.00 7.15 8.00 8.30

News in Marathi Rekha Hi Bhagyachi Ratra Vanvyachi Sukanya Karan The Detective News in Marathi Tarane Purane Chandramukhi Krishi Darshan Zatpat Recipe News in Marathi Mahacharcha Khamosh Sa Afsana Pavitra Bandhan…Do Dilon Ka 9.00 Zindagi…Ek Bhanwar 9.30 Dard Ka Rishta

INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY

P.M. 2.00 Husn Ke Laakhon Rang 2.30 Who The Bleep Did I Marry 3.00 Disappeared 4.00 Tehkikaat 5.00 Blood Relatives 6.00 Dead of Night 7.00 Young Hot And Crooked

MOVIE CHANNELS

P.M 1.30 4.15 6.25 9.00

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

Smarat 4.00 Swaragini 4.30 Udaan 5.00 Comedy Night with Kapil 6.30 Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi 7.00 Shastri Sisters 7.30 Sasural Simar Ka 8.00 Balika Vadhu 8.30 Udaan 9.00 Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat 9.30 Swaragini 10.00 Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi 10.30 Code Red P.M. 2.00 6.00 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00

SAB TV

Badi Door Se Aaye Hai Baal Veer Badi Door Se Aaye Hai Betaal Aur Sinhasan Baal Veer Taarak Mehta Ka..

Chidiyaghar Badi Door Se Aaye Hai Yam Hain Hum Peterson Hill Taarak Mehta Ka….

ZEE MARATHI

P.M. 2.00 Ka re Duraava 2.30 Jai Malhar 3.00 Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 3.30 Dil Dosti Duniyadari 4.00 Asmita 5.00 Dil Dosti Duniyadari 5.30 Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 6.00 Ka Re Duraava 6.30 Home Minister 7.00 Jai Malhar 7.30 Ase He Kanyadaan 8.00 Honor Suun Me Hya...

8.30 Julooni Yeti Reshimgathi 9.00 Ka Re Duraava

4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00

Doli Armaano Ki, Zee TV, 10.30 p.m.

Man Woman Wild Body Bizarre Wild Asia You Have Been Warned So You Think You Would Survive 9.00 Life Story 10.00 Discovery Real Heroes 11.00 What Happened Next P.M. 2.30 2.30 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 6.30 7.00 8.00 9.00 9.30 10.00 11.00 P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 4.00 5.00 5.30 8.00 8.30 9.00

10.00 10.30 11.00

SCIENCE

Manufactured Time Warp Extreme Engineering How It’s Made How Tech Works Manufactured Time Warp Mega Builders How It’s Made Tech Toys 360 Gadget Show Tornado Alley How Tech Works

HISTORY

Unwrapped Counting Cars Ancient Aliens 101 Things That Changed The World Pawn Stars Kings of Restoration Unwrapped Counting Cars Dynamo: Magician Impossible Pawn Stars Storage Wars Ancient Aliens

NAT GEOGRAPHIC

P.M. 2.00 Science of Stupid 2.30 Brain Games: Peer Pressure 3.00 How It Works

10.00 10.30 11.00 11.30

Samachar.

Mid Day News Sports News Genext Samachar News Samachar News News Headline Metro Scan Desh Pardesh Samachar News

STAR SPORTS1

P.M. 2.00 World Cup 15 h/ls Qutr Final 1 SL vs SA 3.00 WCup 15 h/ls Quarter final 2: Bang vs India 4.00 World Cup 15 h/ls Semi final NZ vs SA 5.00 Close Encounters 5.30 Team Talk 6.00 World Cup 15 h/ls India vs Zim 7.00 WCup 15 h/ls Quarter final 3: Aus vs Pak 8.00 Close Encounters 8.30 Great Knocks 9.00 WCup 15 h/ls Quarter final 4: NZ vs WI 10.00 Barclays Premier League 14/15 10.30 Team Talk 11.00 World Cup 15 h/ls Final Aus vs NZ

STAR SPORTS3

P.M. 2.00 World Cup 15 h/ls Quarter final SA vs SL 3.00 WCup 15 h/ls Quarter final Bang vs India 4.00 Jai Ho 4.30 Match Point Twenty 20 5.00 Close Encounters 5.30 Team Talk 6.00 Match Point: Twenty 20 7.00 WCup 15 h/ls Quarter final 3: Aus vs Pak 8.00 Close Encounters 8.30 Great Knocks 9.00 WCup 15 h/ls Quarter final 4: NZ vs WI 10.00 World Cup 15 h/ls Ind vs WI 11.00 World Cup 15 h/ls Final NZ vs Aus

TEN CRICKET

Jab Jab Bahar Ayee Paltan Rangoli National Prog of Dance

DDII (Metro Channel)

P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.30 6.00 6.05 6.30 7.00 7.30

7.30 Who The Bleep Did I Marry 8.00 Disappeared 9.00 Blood Relatives 10.00 Dead of Night 11.00 Fatal Encounters

Rangoli, DDI, 11 p.m.

8.00 9.00 10.00 10.30 11.00

News Night News Night (English) Aamne Samne Khel Samachar Samachar

P.M. 2.00 Tri Nation 14 Zim, SA, Aus 3rd ODI Zim vs SA 3.00 NZ Tour of WI 14 h/ls 2nd Test 5.00 WI Tour of SA 14/15 h/ls: 3rd T20 6.00 WI Tour of SA 14/15 h/ls 4th ODI 7.00 Eng Tour of SL 14 h/ls 4th ODI 8.00 Eng Tour of WI 14 h/ls 4th ODI”: Zim vs Aus 9.00 Tri Natiion 14 Zim, Sa, Aus h/ls 4th ODI, Zim vs Aus 10.00 ICC Cricket 360 11.00 NZ Tour of Pak 14 h/ls 2nd ODI

STARMOVIES

Robin Hood Behind Enemy Lines Fast and Furious 6 Rise of the Planet of The Apes 11.05 Half Past Dead 2 A.M. 8.10 Death At A Funeral P.M. 2.10 4.10 6.35 9.00 11.10

HBO

Blended The Prestige Star Trek Into Darkness Jack The Giant Slayer The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

A.M. 8.45 Carriers 10.15 Bad Teacher P.M. 1.10 3.30 5.30 7.10 9.00 11.20 A.M. 8.20 10.50

DOORDARSHAN

DDI (Main Channel)

3.30 Do or Die: Raging Bulls 4.00 Man vs Lion 5.00 Terror In The Skies: Small Mistakes 6.00 Ultimate Airport Dubai 7.00 How It Works 7.30 Mega Factories 8.00 World’s Deadliest: Born to Kill 9.00 Science of Stupid 9.30 Brain Games: Memory 10.00 Beyond Magic with DMC: Tom Apart 11.00 Taboo: Teen Sex

P.M. 12.55 2.40 4.35 6.40 9.00

ZEE STUDIO

Paycheck Bloodsport Madagascar Paranormal Activity 3 Scream 4 Shooter Star Trek MouseHunt

PIX

Redline P2 Grown Ups 2 Black Hawk Down The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 11.25 The Twilight Saga: New Moon A.M. 8.15 Heaven Is For Real 10.35 Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs 2 P.M. 1.45 5.15 8.00 10.30 A.M. 8.10 10.50

P.M. 2.00 4.30 7.00 9.30

ZEE TALKIES

Golmaal Full 3 Dhamaal Gallit Te Dilli Nau Mahine Nau Diwas

CARTOON NETWORK

P.M. 2.00 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.30 6.00 7.00 7.30 8.30 9.00

Haddi Mera Buddy Oggy and the Cockraoches Courage the Cowadly Dog Adventure Time Bas Karo Henry Ben 10 Omniverse Haddi Mera Buddy Oggy and The Cockroaches Teen Titans Go Johnny Test Roll No 21 Roll No 21 Time Ki Bhool Bhulaiya 10.30 Regular Show 11.00 Adventure Time A.M. 8.00 Ben 10 8.30 Pokemon Black and White 10.00 Teen Titans Go 10.30 Haddi Mera Buddy 11.00 Henry Ki Jai Ho P.M. 2.00 3.00 3.30 5.00

POGO CHANNEL

Tom and Jerry Mr Bean Bheem Ka Surprise Test Chhota Bheem

STAR GOLD

Chup Chup Ke The Great Veera Makkhi Ek Qayamat

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, HBO, 11.10p.m.

Khuda Kasam Don

MAX

P.M. 12.00 Mere Baap Phele Aap: Akshaye Khanna 4.00 The Fighter Man Ghayal 8.00 Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Daredevils: A.M. 9.00 Talaash: Aamir Khan P.M. 1.05 4.05 7.05 9.00 A.M. 11.20

ZEE CINEMA

Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon Aitraaz: Akshay Kumar Six God Tussi Great Ho: Salman Raja Hindustani

FILMY

P.M. 12.30 Holi Ayee Re 5.00 Robbery At Bangkok 8.30 Atishbaz P.M. 12.00 3.00 6.00 9.00 A.M. 7.30

B4U

3G: Neil Nitin M Jyoti Bane Jwala Chote Sarkar: Govinda Hiraasat: Shatrughan Sinha Chauraha: Jackie S

ZEE CLASSIC

P.M. 2.20 Naseeb 6.10 Goan Hamara Shaher Tumhara 9.00 Sansar A.M. 8.10 Ankhiyon Ke Jharokhon Se 11.05 Arzoo

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

CVO

P.M. 1.00 Kasam Pada Karne Wale Ki: Mithun 4.30 Style: Sharman Joshi 9.00 Satte Pe Satta A.M. 9.30 Jamai Raja

God Tussi Great Ho, Zee Cinema, 9 p.m.

7.00 8.00 8.30 10.00 11.00 A.M. 8.00 9.00 10.00 P.M. 2.30 4.00 4.30 5.00

Shaktimaan Chhota Bheem Tom and Jerry Richie Rich Thomas and Friends

Richie Rich Chhota Bheem Marathon Mr Bean

DISNEY CHANNEL

Phineas and Ferb Art Attack Gravity Falls The Suite Life of Karan and Kabir 5.30 Best of Luck Nikki 7.30 Doraemon 9.30 Phineas and Ferb A.M. 9.00 Ishaan 9.30 Best of Luck Nikki 10.00 The Suite Life of Karan and Kabir 10.20 Art Attack P.M. 1.30 2.30 7.00 8.00 10.00

DISNEY XD

Super Robot Monkey Team Ultra B Lucky Man Ultimate Spider Man The Avengers: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes 11.00 Digimon Xros Wars A.M. 9.00 Lucky Man 11.30 Ultra B

I WAS COOL ABOUT KISSING SCENE ON ‘REPORTERS’: RAJEEV

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TV TATTLE MUSICAL GENIUS

They say nothing can make you nostalgic like a mesmerizing musical note that magically transports you to your good old days. RD Burman’s music is exactly that as he is responsible for so many lives to connect with their younger sentimental voice. Pancham Da showed the traits of a musical genius even when he was in his cradle. Born to the illustrious music director Sachin Dev Burman, young Pancham Da promised his father that his success would one day supersede his father’s accomplishments. Not only did he achieve that at a younger age but he also outperformed his father in leaps and bounds. Pancham Da’s steps towards success became visible at the age of nine when on his father’s request; he managed to create 15 musical melodies in just two days. The legendary tune for ‘Sar jo tera chakraaye’ was composed by Pancham in his tween years. And this legend of golden era went on to become one of the most formidable figures in the history of Indian music. Zee Classic pays tribute to 75 years of musical genius in ‘RD Night’ on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at 1 pm!

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ew Delhi: Rajeev Khandelwal says he was desperately waiting for a promising script to make a comeback on TV after a gap of three years.

The 'Left Right Left' actor, who will be seen on a new TV show 'Reporters', will be donning the role of a senior journalist opposite actress Kritika Kamra.

Much before the show's launch on April 13, it's promo -- where Rajeev is kissing trainee reporter Kritika on camera -- had created a lot of buzz.

"I was not sceptical about the kissing. The promo is not about the kiss, it rather gives a message that women should not bear any kind of harassment at the work place and that's why she slaps him at the end. While shooting it too, we were very chilled out about it," Rajeev said during the promotion of the Sony show in the capital.

Directed by filmmaker Goldie Behl and produced by his sister Srishri Arya of Rose Audio Visuals Pvt Limited, the show revolves around the life of journalists with a love story.

"This show is not about news. It's about personal relationships.

The show also focuses on the news room before and after going live. It is a first attempt of its kind on Indian television," Rajeev said.

Asked if it is an adaptation of American television series "The Newsroom", Rajeev said, "No it is not. It is a completely fresh script."

The actor, who also has a career in Bollywood, was in Goa when Goldie called him and discussed the idea with him.

"I always wanted to do something different on TV and probably that could be the reason why I took such a long break from it. I was excited to do the role and play somebody whom we come across everyday," he said. Rajeev was not nervous to play the senior reporter.

"I have always been grilled for whatever decision or show I have made. I am not nervous at all because I have full faith in the research team of the show and Goldie himself is a news buff."

To master the character, Rajeev chose not to imitate any popular TV journalists in India.

"We have many great journalists in India but I intentionally didn't copy anyone. I wanted to give my approach to it and relied on my director completely," he said.

ANCHORING DEBUT

Asha Negi seems to be following the footsteps of her boyfriend Rithvik Dhanjani as we hear that the actress has signed her first show as an anchor. Negi will be seen co-anchoring 'Indian Idol Junior' with Hussain while her beau is going to be anchoring 'Nach Baliye' on a rival channel. Both Hussain and Asha are currently competing in 'Fear Factor' and now will be seen sharing the stage together. When we contacted Asha, she confirmed saying, "I've always loved music and so when this opportunity came my way I couldn't resist. It's the first show I'll be anchoring and 'Idol' seemed perfect. Kids these days are so talented and I'm hoping to learn lots on stage from them. It's going to be fun and exciting but at the same time a great learning experience."

TOP SHOWS

In India, English entertainment is synonymous to Zee Cafe. Let's read why.

This April, the niche English GEC brings its discerning audience a compelling set of brand new shows- ranging from world class mystery, science fiction, reality shows and more. With the mega Premier of 'House of Cards', 'Secrets and Lies', 'Resurrection', 'The Mentalist', 'American Idol 14' and 'Sunday brunch special - Sweet home Alabama' - Zee Café is ready to sizzle your summer with their refreshing lineup. Zee Café is also bringing all new season of 'American Idol 14' the oldest reality show that has managed to entertain millions- the popular veteran competition reality series returns with judges, country musician Keith Urban, jazz musician and actor Harry Connick Jr, and actress, dancer and singer Jennifer Lopez.

PRICELESS GIFT

Tarul Swamy who is currently seen playing Sanjeev Agarwal in 'Hello Pratibha' on Zee turned a year older on April 3. He says, "Age is just a number! My friends had come over to my place where we cut a cake and celebrated. I got t-shirts, shirts, chocolates and lot of birthday wishes. My wish list is to buy a sports car. I remember when my family and my friends give me surprises on my birthday those were the best days. I want to grow in my career and life; I want to be healthy and happy". On being asked what’s the best birthday gift he got he says, "I got a lovely dog and I have named him Dum dum. It has been gifted by dear friend Anirudh Dave and we belong to the same cit,y Jaipur"

NEW LOOK

Roop Durgapal has gone for a total makeover.

Says the actress, who recently quit telly show 'Balika Vadhu', “I have been spending all my free time working out and honing my singing skills. Gymming has helped me lose oodles of weight. I have also coloured my hair in a lighter shade and cut it stylishly. You see, I had started getting bored of my natural jet black tresses. In short, I wanted to look different from my character in 'Balika Vadhu'.” She is happy that her friends and family have liked her new look. Interestingly, though Roop has taken a break from acting, she is busier than before. Says she, “I took this break thinking I will get a lot of free time, but it has not been so. I have been busy attending events in India and abroad. At a recent fashion show in Dubai, I walked the ramp for renowned desi and Pakistani designers. Later, I rushed to Indore for a political event. I have also been shooting for print and TV commercials.”

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By Sandeep Hattangadi

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T NOW, India’s leading Business News channel, with its new show 'Starting up with Ronnie Screwvala' fuels the Indian entrepreneurial wave by providing a platform to millions of emerging Indian entrepreneurs who will shape and lead the country’s socio economic growth. Ronnie Screwvala, a first generation entrepreneur, will mentor ambitious entrepreneurs from across the country.

The show comprising of six episodes will revolve around mentoring entrepreneurs who are at different stages of their entrepreneurship life-cycle. As a part of each episode, three entrepreneurs will get a chance to seek Ronnie’s advice on specific issues they may be facing in their business. From scaling it up to funding, from finding talent to taking on the Goliaths, all the cards will be laid out on the table.

Ronnie will share his experiences as a first time entrepreneur to mentor the ambitious entrepreneurs. R. Sridharan, Managing Editor, ET NOW

TOP BUSINESS SHOW!

said “ET NOW is a channel that provides differentiated content in the business news genre. We go beyond being a provider of information, and want to maintain our standing as the go-to channel for anyone wanting to understand more about finance and investment. As a business news channel, we have always striven to be the first to identify and define development in the financial ecosystem of the country. This show will act as a

platform for entrepreneurs and will reinforce the current Make in India philosophy of the country.”

Upon his association, Ronnie Screwvala said, "I have recently released my book ‘Dream With Your Eyes Open’ which aims to champion the cause of entrepreneurship in the country. This show is a perfect extension of the book and through this we want to inspire success, demystify failure and urge people to dream, and dream big. I am glad to partner with ET NOW who are also working towards the same cause. I hope my book and this show gives people the conviction to follow their dreams and make them believe that it's all possible and can be done."

‘Starting up...' will be telecast exclusively on ET NOW, starting April 11, 2015 every Saturday at 10.30 am. Don’t miss your chance at getting all the advice from one of the country’s most successful entrepreneurs of today.

Anju Mahendroo makes comeback on TV with ‘Ye Hai Mohabbatein’

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eteran actress Anju Mahendroo will be seen portraying a very important role on popular show 'Ye Hai Mohabbatein'. The 69-year-old actress has begun shooting for the show and it is believed that her character is a very important one in the current track of the Star Plus's show.

"In this day and age you are lucky if you get a strong role, but somehow I have managed to get one. I will play an important role in bringing Ishita and Ruhi closer. I own a NGO in the show and the shooting has already begun. It's good to work with Balaji again," Anju said in a statement. Mahendroo was last seen in 'Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se'.

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COFFEEBREAK

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 942

ENIGMA CODE 942 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: 1 Clap his comment on arranging to get something done (14) 10 Woman who seduces Sixty Minutes narrator (5) 11 Original sort of painting? (9) 12 Reached this place with an order to leave? (2,5) 13 Be successful in race getting dole for washing-machine (4-3) 14 An offer of equality in race matters?

(5) 16 Unconventional (3,6) 19 Rejected actors by a flank (4,5) 20 Shrank from finding one in an outhouse (5) 22 Would Englishman worry about a little cake? (7) 25 Censure in order to renew protection (7) 27 Cad accepted meal ticket before girl stopped short of Lake District mountain (9) 28 We hear a sighed utterance (5) 29 Fixed the climate? That's fine (7,7)

DOWN: 2 Not one foreign nobleman among many (9) 3 Rust, for instance, is thus featuring some team of cricketers in a poem (5) 4 Tube used by Argentine dictator holds a small salami (9) 5 One has a point about one not being sensible (5) 6 German poet's son admitting a verse creates tedium (9) 7 Writer of early scriptures with a priest (5) 8 Shake three times going round helpless maiden (7) 9 I turn in; revolutionary surrounding tropical flea (6) 15 Shaft for flight giving way with light wind - oh dear! (9) 17 Not battery-operated (4-5) 18 Old sea-creature bit toiler at sea (9) 19 Ship cot sways crazily, so take hold!

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The Clue: Make

SOLUTION TO TUESDAY’S ENIGMA CODE SPORTS, PRESTO, TROOPS, RESORT, TORPOR, POSTER, REPORT

C

C

C

C

C

C

C

MATH PYRAMID 942 21 Idiot acquires counterfeit sovereign (6) 23 Fine animal not finally getting caught (5)

24 Might describe roof, floor, bathroom or kitchen (5) 26 Climbing mountain, I join head of the queue (5)

SOLUTION TO TUESDAY’S CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS: 8 Veda, 9 Noisemaker, 10 Cavern, 11 Trappist, 12 Regattas, 14 Lunacy, 16 Mite, 17 Cages, 18 Soap, 19 Marble, 21 Sawbones, 23 Trooping, 26 Zither, 27 Macebearer, 28 Monk.

DOWN: 1 Sexagesima, 2 Paleface, 3 Unknot, 4 Gilt, 5 Herakles, 6 Hat-pin, 7 Hens, 13 Sagas, 15 Chameleons, 17 Credited, 18 Show time, 20 Boozed, 22 Wizard, 24 Roam, 25 Germ.

QUICK CROSS 942

ACROSS: 1 Definition, abbr. (3) 4 Away from SSW (3) 5 Barcelona goodbye (5) 8 Slangy negative (3) 9 Scout unit (5) 12 UK honour (3) 13 Baron's address (3)

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

TUESDAY’S SOLUTION

TUESDAY’S SOLUTION

DOWN: 1 '90's fingerprint for short (3) 2 Done here (3) 3 Boxer's ploy (5) 6 Boat propeller (3) 7 Dispels (5) 10 Eastern sash (3) 11 According to (3)

HIDATO 942

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

TUESDAY’S SOLUTION

MATHDOKU 942

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

TUESDAY’S SOLUTION

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TIGER BUD BLAKE

TODAY’S FORECAST

JAGJIT UPPAL

WIZARD OF ID PARKER & HART

B.C. JOHNNY HART

BEAU PEEP THE ADVENTURES OF LEGIONNAIRE BEAU PEEP

FRED BASSET ALEX GRAHAM

PHANTOM LEE FALK

MODESTY BLAISE PETER O’DONNELL

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COFFEEBREAK MOON TITHI NAKSHATRA RASHI LUCKY COLOUR LUCKY NUMBER

: : : : : :

Scorpio 5th Chaitra Krishnapaksha Anuradha Vrischik (Scorpio) N.Y. Brick Red 2

BIRTHDAY FORECAST: This is the time to lie low and not take any hasty step. A change of job is not a good idea right now. Wait for a year or so. In the business sphere try to complete your present assignments and not invest in any new ventures. Your mate will give you lot of support in these difficult times and you will have the courage to face your adversaries. Youngsters will have good times.

BABIES BORN TODAY: Good looking, magnetic eyes and attractive hands. Will be poised, elegant. enthusiastic, independent hard working and dynamic. Will be creative, artistic and resourceful. Fortunate could have a career in media communication, design or finance.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Uncertainties in job or personal relationship are cleared today. An incident will change boring routine to an exciting one. You will receive wide acclaim but sadly not much income. You may have to look for some other source of money to keep you going. Tender loving care will help mend hurt egos. At home too you may have to make more of an effort to keep everyone happy.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): Another day of toil and worry but you will make it and do rather well for yourself. A late evening meeting could be tiring. In a discussion, be patient and try not to argue. Patience and forbearance now will be rewarding later. Put other plans on hold right now. Home and family life take precedence. Property matters are favorable. An interesting email is possible to add sparkle to your evening.

LEO (July 22 - August 21): Monetarily, you will do extremely well.

However, avoid making rash investments even though the offers are quite tempting. Travel for work is indicated and will prove beneficial. Students will have to work harder with their studies.

Your mate or close associate is perhaps in a bad mood that has nothing to do with you. Be patient the prospects for the evening are bright.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): New negotiations and work will go through smoothly. An important payment could materialize today. You will surprise those who have created problems for you in the past by your confidence and enthusiasm. At home there could be reason to celebrate a success with loved ones.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): Some problems you have been facing in your business are likely to be sorted out very soon which will add to your enthusiasm and energy. You will be in a much stronger position from now onwards. You will now be able to overcome obstacles that have been standing in your way. Look forward to happy times. Keep a check on indulgence for it could affect health.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): You will have unexpected financial gains and your good judgment and ability to work against all odds will prove to be very successful. In your over exuberance to get things done you could bungle. Nevertheless help will be at hand and you would have learnt something today. Stressful phase in love relationships are over and you can look forward to good times ahead.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): Maybe the way you’re handling difficult situations is becoming counterproductive. Don’t hedge your bets simply take up something that needs attention. You stand to benefit from short term deposits. A leisure pastime could lead to great achievements and could propel you into the limelight. There is someone interested in you romantically but you have not noticed. A certain development might show you the way to proceed.

CANCER (June 21 - July 21): This is the time to play safe and avoid quick profit schemes. You achieve faster growth by team work and through your contacts. If you have wronged anyone be candid and express your regret. You may be drawn to someone who may not reciprocate your feelings. So, you must control yourself in order to avoid being hurt.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): Look forward to good news about a career enhancement, perhaps something you have been expecting for long. If you have been busy with a creative venture or writing assignment you will be able to complete it today. Besides work you may also have to fulfill a social obligation this evening. All differences and discord vanish. Those in love will be able to formalize their relationship with the blessings of the family.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): Short journeys, writing assignments, communication and meetings will keep you quite busy. Attend to important work personally so that problem of any kind is ruled out.

Colleagues and associates will respond positively.

Some investments made will translate themselves into a good profit for you. Your family life could be a bit strained because of a misunderstanding. Perhaps you have started to take each other too much for granted. A Personal touch or loving gesture can go a long way in rediscovering each other.

CAPRICORN (December 21 January 19): Your excessive work load could be telling on you now.

Stress could make you overly sensitive to people and trying situations.

Avoid further investments especially those that are speculative in nature. This is the time to catch on correspondence or enhancement of your skills. It is a difficult time in personal relationships. Learn to be a little thick skinned rather than being hypersensitive as you have been of late.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20): You will be in a positive frame of mind looking forward to the good things that are about to happen for you in the near future. This is the time to plan a new business venture, for success is assured. You will get all the support you need. Meetings are bound to go off well today. You shine out at a social gathering as a charming attractive person. A meeting with someone new has the makings of a torrid romance.

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QUICK CROSSWORD 5246 ACROSS: 1 Bollywood's Bipasha ___ (4) 4 Bribe (6) 8 ___ on : apply breaks forcibly? (3) 10 French word for "we" (4) 13 Collector of farm revenue (8) 14 Subdue; to win (7) 15 Quantity which has magnitude and direction (6) 17 Regenerates fresh interest in; starts a fire anew (9) 21 Drop bait lightly (3) 22 Rodney's petname? (3) 23 A solemn promise (3) 26 Inflammation of the liver (9) 27 Car safety device (6) 28 Dramatize (7) 32 Review (8) 34 An arm and _ __ (1,3) 35 Leg (3) 36 Recline lazily (6) 37 From (2,2) DOWN: 1 French bench (4) 2 Eschew (4) 3 Disconcert (4) 5 Joins (6) 6 Not easily explained (3) 7 Uproar, hullabaloo (6) 9 Impair (3) 11 Leaked out slowly? (5) 12 Small firework (5) 15 Hindu scripture (4) 16 Gait for a horse (4) 18 Dye vat - "rike" anagram? (4)

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SUDOKU 2432 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:

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Today’s clue: K equals U

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

19 Lees (4) 20 ___ sided : not balanced? (3) 23 Ms Balan recently seen in Bobby Jasoos (5) 24 Do it to show pain? (5) 25 Annul (6)

26 Owning (6) 28 A dog; pack with clay (3) 29 ___ year: it has a day more? (4) 30 Priestly vestments? (4) 31 Thank God It's Friday, acronym (4) 33 I owe you, in short (3)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Tagger, 7 Unlikely, 8 Aals, 10 Dazzle, 11 Thence, 14 Mem, 16 Wears, 17 Paid, 19 Croak, 21 Beery, 22 Taste, 23 Glom, 26 Viral, 28 Cao, 29 Isobar, 30 Garble, 31 Or no, 32 Abducted, 33 Set out.

DOWN: 1 Tied up, 2 Glazed, 3 Ruse, 4 Highway, 5 Senna, 6 Tykes, 8 Azmi, 9 LLM, 12 Eek, 13 Credo, 15 Crete, 18 Apsis, 19 Ces, 20 Ore, 21 Balance, 22 Tab, 23 Garnet, 24 Lobo, 25 Meerut, 26 Vijay, 27 Roads, 28 Car, 30 Gods.

IRREGULAR SUDOKU 2251 To solve an Irregular Sudoku puzzle, every digit must appear once in: Each of the vertical columns Each of the horizontal rows Each of the regions

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

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M A Y U B .

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTI ON : If you want to make peace, you don't talk to your friends. You talk to your enemies.

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How many words of four or more letters can you make from the letters shown in today’s puzzle? In making a word, each letter may be used once only. Each word must contain the letter at the top of the pyramid. There should be at least one nine letter word. Plurals, foreign words and proper names are not allowed.

Today’s ratings: 10 average; 11 good; 13 outstanding.

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: aisle, akin, alien, alike, anise, isle, kiln, kink, lain, lien, like, liken, line, link, nail, sail, saline, senile, silk, silken, sine, sink, skein, skin, skink, slain, slink, snail, SNAKELIKE.

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CSK LOOK TO PUT BEHIND OFF-FIELD CONTROVERSIES, START ON HIGH SPORTS

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HENNAI: The most consistent team across all seasons of the IPL, Chennai Super Kings would look to put behind the offfield distractions and do what they are best at when they take on previous edition's bottom-placed Delhi Daredevils in their opening match of the Twent20 league here today.

The Super Kings were hounded by the spot-fixing scandal, in which their Team Principal Gurunath Meiyappan was indicted by a Supreme Court-monitored probe committee last year.

But the team, which has made the last four in each of the previous seven Indian Premier League seasons, including four straight final appearances and two titles, still managed to reach the second qualifier.

This edition is expected to be no different as they start afresh under the able leadership of Mahendra Singh Dhoni and coach Stephen Fleming once again. Such is their might that three years without a title is being considered a trophy drought and they would look to bounce back and silence the critics.

They have managed to retain the nucleus of the side and have invested in Irfan Pathan, Michael Hussey, Kyle Abott, Rahul Sharma.

Boosted by the presence of New Zealand's Brendon McCullum, who had a fabulous World Cup recently, and Dwayne Smith at the top of the order, CSK should not face any problem getting off a swift start.

The middle order too, looks all settled with the likes of Suresh Raina, Hussey, Dhoni,

Michael Hussey and Suresh Raina during the training session of Chennai Super Kings in Chennai on Wednesday. [TOP RIGHT] Chennai Super Kings' Skipper MS Dhoni along with teammates during a practice session at MAC Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday.

Dwayne Bravo in the ranks.

In case, these big names fail to fire, CSK have all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin down the order to finish the job with the bat.

As far as their bowling is

concerned, the presence of Jadeja and Ashwin in spin department is a big plus, while pace bowlers Kyle Abbott, new import Matt Henry from New Zealand and Mohit Sharma are capable seamers.

Besides all-rounder Dwayne

Bravo have shown variations of pace, furious hitting and swift fielding that has swung matches for CSK in the past.

The Daredevils, on the other hand, have once again gone for a complete overhaul of their side, but managed to bring in a few big names during the high-profile IPL auction.

Showing a lot of belief in India discard Yuvraj Singh, 33, the Delhi outfit purchased him for a record Rs. 16 crore after intense bidding among four franchises. The team, which finished at the bottom of the table in the last two seasons, would be banking heavily on Yuvraj to deliver with his all-round abilities.

Besides Yuvraj, they have also invested in a 36-year-old fast bowler Zaheer Khan, who is also desperate to make a comeback to the Indian national team one last time.

Under the captaincy of Jean-Paul Duminy, the team would be preparing to turn

its fortunes around in the 2015 season. Wicketkeeperbatsmen Quinton de Kock of South Africa and Mayank Agarwal are a good opening option, followed by Duminy, Yuvraj, Kedar Jadhav, Albie Morkel in the middle order.

Their batting also runs deep like CSK and it would be interesting to see how well these big names live up to their reputation.

In Yuvraj and star Sri Lankan all-rounder Angelo Mathews, the Daredevils will have the necessary X-factor.

The Sri Lankan captain, however, will miss today's tie because of a ban on the Lankan players by the Tamil Nadu government.

On the bowling front, South Africa leg-spinner Imran Tahir would look to replicate his World Cup show, while India's consistent pacer Mohammad Shami will partner the highly experienced Zaheer in the pace department.

They look a strong team on paper but it remains to be seen whether they better their 2012 show where they crashed out in the play-offs.

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HENNAI: With a newlook side at his disposal, Delhi Daredevils skipper Jean-Paul Duminy conceded that two-time champions Chennai Super Kings have an upper hand in their opening game of the IPL, here today.

"Definitely CSK has an upper hand going by their track record in the IPL. They have been a consistent performing team through out the IPL editions. That gives us an opportunity to play with freedom and express ourselves. On countless occa- Delhi Daredevils players interacting with special children at a society in sions I have said we are a Chennai on Wednesday. revamped team and we are sure to express ourselves and team, he said, "We have not wanted to have a look at the do well under the Delhi ban- necessarily decided on the strip and see what is the posner," the South African said. playing eleven yet. It is a re- sibility of tomorrow is and On composition of the vamped pitch, we first then decide."

OnYuvraj Singh's lack of international presence for a while, Duminy said, "It does not matter if he has not been part of the Indian side. He is a match winner and a strong all-rounder. I have no doubt in this IPL that Yuvraj will win games on his own. We have seen that time and time again that he has put in big performances in IPL events.

And I know he takes lot of pride in his own performance. I have no doubt that we can expect some big things from him representing Delhi this year."

On the team's chances, he said, "We should find a way to get two full points from tomorrow match. We spoke today about getting dirty and

putting our bodies on the line. Look there is no guarantee in results but we have to give our best. We have had a really good week of preparation before coming here. We have got a fair idea of our strengths and weaknesses. It is all about how we are going to get our two points, whether ugly or pretty."

Duminy admitted that the nine-match losing streak in the last edition is surely on the minds of the players and they will work hard towards changing their fortunes. "We have been talking about it.

We know that it is a reality.

There is no point in shying away from it. We have got to accept the fact that we were well below par last season.�

29 Irfan Pathan gets injured once again, set to miss first game

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HENNAI: Injuries seem to be a permanent companion of India discard Irfan Pathan as the Baroda all-rounder has again reported unfit even before the ball has started rolling for Chennai Super Kings, who will be taking on Delhi Daredevils in their opening IPL encounter today.

Pathan, who was bought

by CSK was training for the past few days, has again sustained an injury and chief coach Stephen Fleming confirmed that the left-arm seamer will not be available for selection against Daredevils.

"Irfan Pathan is not fit.

Another pacer Andrew Tye is also carrying an injury.

They won't be considered for selection at this stage.

Their progress will be assessed on a day to day basis," Fleming confirmed at the pre-match media conference.

Pathan has had various injuries ranging from hamstring, knee, calf muscle etc and the list is endless.

On a lighter note, Fleming was asked about another veteran left-armer Ashish Nehra and the coach had a lot of good words about the former India player.

"We have a trend reviving older players.

Nehra still has some life left. People focus on youth.

But I like experience.

Nehra and Hussey are key components in our side.

The knowledge they can pass on is immense. The MS Dhoni and Raina factor will be crucial. I like their work and attitude."

Talking about seamers in the team, Fleming stressed on the need to rotate the players. "The pacers in our squad is quite well rested. Only Mohit Sharma has had a full campaign. It's the same with the overseas seamers. They didn't have a full campaign. But this being a demanding tournament, we need to rotate them and keep them fresh."

It will be Fleming's seventh year as CSK coach and as usual there are some nervous jitters before the first ball is bowled. "The first game is always a challenge and it sets the tone. If you play well, it is a bonus." The former New Zealand captain was all praise for coach Gary Kirsten and captain JP Duminy.

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ew Delhi: After playing a crucial role in Australia's World Cup victory, Mitchell Johnson is now training his eyes on the challenge of bowling to the fearsome AB de Villiers when Kings XI Punjab take on RCB in the eighth edition of Indian Premier League.

Johnson, who will once again spearhead the KXIP attack, termed De Villiers as the "best batsman across most formats" and someone who is a formidable opponent.

"I think the most difficult batsman to bowl is AB de Villiers. He has been quite incredible in the last two years.

He has excelled as the best

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some good pace going," said the left-arm speedster.

"What I like about Sandeep is that, he is an easy guy to work with. He listens to what I am saying as I find it important for a youngster to be able to listen to what a senior guy is saying. I am also impressed with new guy Shardul," added Johnson, who has 283 Test wickets, 239 ODI scalps apart from 38 T20 victims.

For one of world's fastest bowlers, it is important to "talk to the youngsters and play a leading role" during the upcoming seven weeks of cash-rich league. Johnson feels that there isn't much difference between bowling in ODIs and T20 cricket as "one format rolls into another" with the amount of international cricket that's played these days.

"I don't think there would player across most formats. Kings XI's young Indian pac- be any change of plans while For me it has always been a ers Sandeep Sharma and switching from ODIs to T20 challenge to bowl to AB and a Shardul Thakur, as the duo format. If you see, we played lot of guys love the challenge impressed him with their World Cup final a week ago of bowling to him. Having keenness "to learn" the art of and now we will be playing in said that, any quality bats- fast bowling. the IPL and once it's over, we man can have a good day in "I played with Sandeep last will be switching to Test T20 format," Johnson, who year. It's great to work with cricket in the West Indies. So resumed training yesterday, him as he keeps getting bet- it's one format rolled into ansaid during an interaction. ter and better. I saw Sandeep other. One needs to adjust Johnson was all praise for yesterday at the nets. He got very fast," feels Johnson.

For Johnson, "pace is important" as it can unsettle the I think the most difficult batsman to bowl is AB de best of batsmen if bowled in Villiers. He has been quite incredible in the last two right areas.

"I think if you are able to years. He has excelled as the best player across 140 kmph plus and most formats. For me it has always been a challenge bowl pitch it in right areas, it will to bowl to AB and a lot of guys love the challenge of be difficult for any batsman to face that type of delivery. bowling to him. Having said that, any quality Well the game has become batsman can have a good day in T20 format. fast and a lot of runs are MITCHELL JOHNSON being scored.”

Zavaray’s dream of night racing now on brink of reality

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t is a well-known fact that evening racing has been Zavaray Poonawalla’s dream of many years which he has along with all the committee members finally brought into action.

Is it on schedule and how does he feel about it?

“Yes indeed the evening racing experiment is on schedule and as of now is due to take place this month on Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th.

This project is very special to me and my family, as it has been our dream since the last 20 years. In fact it is one of the many reasons for me to get into the committee as I realize that without the support of all the committee members jointly, this would not be possible. Just before the elections, Ram Shroff, Geoffrey Nagpal and myself discussed this project and they proposed that if I get into the committee, we would all come together and form a

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working group to take up the evening racing project.”

Mr. Jaydev Mody has been supportive and has taken interest in this project along with the other committee members and the working group members.

Evening racing obviously is not easy and simple as apart from several intricacies as it also involves substantial costs, Dr. Shashi Chand Jain and Vivek Jain were earlier skeptical to take it up as they had felt that this would be a financially non-viable project. However, with the support of the entire team clubbed together with common interests and views, the Jains too have extended their fullest support to the project.

Committed efforts and hardwork of the entire team have gone into making this trial project possible, the success and feasibility of which is to be

seen in due course.

No doubt this venture is new and is being tried for the first time in Indian Racing but with all members coming together and putting in their 100 percent, I see no reason why this project would not achieve desired results. Can you let us know of the proceedings for those two days?

There will be 3 races under floodlights on both the days – 1st at dusk i.e. 7pm, 2nd at 7.30 and 3rd at 8pm. Every effort is being made to provide convenience and comfort to racegoers during the evening races. Food and beverages will be available and sufficient lighting arrangements have been made in the stands.”

We all look forward to this big trial for the good of horse racing in India and we keep our fingers crossed and hope that this event goes through smoothly.

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Local players in IPL have outstanding talent: Williamson

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ew Delhi: Relishing every bit of the IPL experience in his debut season, SunRisers Hyderabad's New Zealand import Kane Williamson is mighty impressed by the local talent available in the Sun TVowned side.

Apart from the big Indian names in Shikhar Dhawan, Ishant Sharma and Naman Ojha, the side also boasts of rising talent like Parvez Rasool, Karn Sharma and Lokesh Rahul.

The David Warner-led side though relies heavily on foreign muscle with the likes of Ravi Bopara, Eoin Morgan, Dale Steyn, Trent Boult and Williamson part of the SRH squad. But the Kiwi batsman insists that the international players can certainly learn a thing or two from local talent.

"Great to meet all the guys.

Obviously you see these guys in world cricket and some of whom I have played against and now to be playing with them it feels good. And also the Indian players, the local players who are outstandingly talented. So it's great to meet

them as well.

"We all share our experiences and get the best knowledge of these conditions. Some of them haven't played international cricket, so a lot for us to learn. We can all sit and chat about our experiences at the international arena," Williamson said.

Having made his debut in 2010 during the Ahmedabad Test, Williamson also played a key role for Northern Knights in the Champions League T20 last year.

"I have been fortunate to have been to India a few times to play cricket. So it's nice to be back. The Indian public is so passionate about the sport and so that makes it a great place to play," he said.

Bagged by SRH in February auctions for Rupees 60 lakh, Williamson sees the IPL opportunity as a big one in terms of his cricket career. "It is recognised as one of the biggest tournaments in the world. I think that the passion behind the sport in this country is like no other and that's what brings the hype to a tournament like this.”

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Cheerleaders of Mumbai Indians perform during their IPL 2015 match against KKR at Eden Garden in Kolkata on Wednesday evening.

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My stint with KXIP has made me a better batsman: Miller

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TIGER FINDS MASTERS JOYS WHILE FOCUSED ON WINNING Mumbai Indians batsman Rohit Sharma being greeted by his teammate C. Anderson after completes his half century during first IPL Match against KKR at Eden Garden in Kolkata on Wednesday. Mumbai Indians scored a decent 168 for three with their skipper Rohit Sharma scoring a blistering unbeaten 98 while Corey Anderson played his part with an unbeaten 55. Mornie Morkel scalped a brace for 18 runs.

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ugusta: Tiger Woods, who once tolerated no distractions at Augusta National while focused on winning the Masters, now embraces them, smiling and joking with family and friends where he once prized privacy.

With an engaging demeanour, the 14-time major winner offered a glimpse into the frustrations and high points of his comeback fight, a two-month layoff that ends in Thursday's first round of the 79th Masters.

"I'm just enjoying just competing again," Woods said. "Whether I have blinders on or not, I don't feel any different. I feel like I'm preparing to try and win the Masters.

"I'm excited to be back playing at this level. I feel like my game is finally ready to

Woods' girlfriend, US ski star Lindsey Vonn, and his children from his first marriage, Sam Alexis and Charlie, greeted him on the putting range. His son and daughter will serve as his caddies in Wednesday's Par3 Contest, which he has often skipped to focus on the Masters. This year Woods will embrace the fun on the same course where his late father watched him rewrite the record book in an epic 1997 first major victory.

Tiger Woods talks with Lindsey Vonn and his son Charlie during a "It's special," Woods said. practice round for the Masters golf tournament.

"We all know what happened in '97 with my dad's health... compete at the highest Woods, the father.

To now have come full circle level."

"I'm feeling older, there's and to have a chance to have At age 39, Woods has not no doubt about that," Woods my kids out there and be won a major since the 2008 said. "Try chasing around able to share that with them, US Open and last lifted the six-and seven-year-olds all it's special. It's nice to be Masters green jacket in 2005. day, you start feeling it. But able to share these things But this isn't your father's the good news is my soccer with my family. It just means Tiger Woods. This is Tiger game has gotten a lot better." the world to me."

ONGC overcome Karnatak SA

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UMBAI: ONGC (Oil & Natural Gas Corporation) did well to score a 2-0 win against Karnatak Sporting Association (KSA) in an Elite Division match of the MDFA (Mumbai District Football Association) League – 2014-15, played at the Cooperage ground on Wednesday.

The olimen taking time to settle down survived a couple of anxious moments. But, to their good fortune the KSA strikers Arhi Uchenna and Roger Sam failed to score from ideal situations early in the first half. The ONGC strik-

ers made no such mistake and capitalised on the chances that came their way to clinch the win.

First Lavino Fernandes broke the deadlock when he found the net in the 27thminute and then captain Kailash Patil hit the target in the 40th minute for the second goal as ONGC went into the break with a 2-0 advantage.

After switching ends, ONGC held sway but were unable to add to the tally. KSA tried their best to get back into the match but were unable to create goal-scoring chances and had to end up on the losing side.

MILLAT FC BOOK BERTH IN DIV-I FINAL Millat FC rallied brilliantly to overcame Salcette FC 2-1 in a well-contest and exciting First Division semi-final match of the MDFA League played at the St. Xavier’s ground, Parel, on Wednesday evening.

Salcette got off to a bright start and snatched the initiative when Suraj Menon scored the opening goal of the match in the very fifth minute. Stung by that setback, Millat regrouped and put up a determined fight back. In the 23rd minute their

ew Delhi: Talented South African left-hander David Miller's career has been on the upswing after his spectacular 38-ball hundred for Kings XI Punjab against RCB during the 2013 IPL and he admits that his stint with the franchise "has made him a better batsman".

Asked if he feels any difference for the better as he starts his third season in IPL with Kings XI Punjab, Miller replied in positive.

"Yeah definitely. I feel I have improved as a batsman. I have learnt to do the right things and that adds to my confidence. But I won't call myself a finished product. I am still lucky to be learning everyday in my endeavour to get better," Miller told PTI during an interaction. For Miller, performing for Kings XI Punjab has been a "huge high" as his batting against spinners has also improved.

"IPL is a big tournament and performing for KXIP gives me a huge high. Over the past few seasons, I have learnt to assess various situations and play accordingly," said the left-hander, who has played 71 ODIs and 31 T20 Internationals for South Africa. Miller thinks the advantage that KXIP has is having retained the same core group of players that took the team to final last year.

"The key will be about sticking to the basics. Our advantage is having the same team. It helps in preparing the strategy as you know the strengths of your team. We have to follow up our last year's performance with an even stronger show this time.

We will also have to manage our training sessions well," opined the stylish southpaw from KwaZulu Natal. The two most destructive T20 batsmen -- AB de Villiers and Faf du Plessis -- will also be plying their trade for RCB and CSK respectively but 25-year-old Miller feels that there is no competition between him the two other senior players.

I feel I have improved as a batsman. I have learnt to do the right things and that adds to my confidence. But I won't call myself a finished product. I am still lucky to be learning everyday in my endeavour to get better.

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"AB and Faf have both performed really well in IPL over the years but I am focussing on my own gameplan. I wish both of them well for their respective franchises. I don't want to put myself under any undue pressure with comparisons," said Miller.

On personal front, Miller is carrying the confidence of having done decently well in the World Cup with a total of 324 runs in eight matches at a decent average of 54, which includes a 138 against Zimbabwe. "I am really confident about my form and hope to do well but then cricket is a funny game. For me, the key will be to remain switched on in every single game, follow my own gameplan and the will to do well," Miller said with a note of caution.

Mohun Bagan split points with Shillong Lajong ARASAT: Young Debjit B Majumder once again proved his worth under the bar as Mohun Bagan had to settle for a goalless draw against a spirited Shillong Lajong FC at the Vidyasagar Krirangan here today.

Mohun Bagan had their best chance in the secondhalf but their Haitian recruit Sony Norde's 75th minute freekick hit the crosspiece to break their hearts as they had to settle for one point.

The green and maroon brigade, however, remained atop the standings,

unbeaten so far and with a three point lead over defending champions Bengaluru FC (22) with two matches in hand.

The Shillong outfit that routed Mumbai FC 6-0 in their last outing occupied eighth place with 11 points from as many matches.

The visitors also looked threatening and had a brilliant chance to snap Mohun Bagan's unbeaten run in the 78th minute but Cornell Glen pulled his shot wide after Majumder was caught in no man's land.

The Northeast outfit

started dominating the show and had their first real chance in the 20th minute but Majumder came in the way as the young Mohun Bagan custodian thwarted many Shillong attempts to keep their slate clean. But it was a transformed Mohun Bagan after the break as they came out all guns blazing and created some real good chances. Durga Boro fouled Katsumi Yusa in the middle of the park and Norde stepped up to take the freekick but crosspiece came in the way of Mohun Bagan's win.

32 Chhattisgarh to host final round of Men’s Hockey World League aipur: The final round of R the Men's Hockey World League will be held here from November 28 to December 6, 2015. All the 24 matches will be played at Raipur's AstroTurf ground in Science College campus, a state government official said.

Eight national teams will be playing in the final round.

The decision in this regard was taken during a meeting of state government officials and Hockey India Federation.

The meeting was chaired by Chief Minister Raman Singh.

"Hockey is quite popular in Chhattisgarh and it has given many national-international hockey players. To keep up this tradition of glory, as many national-international tournaments as possible should be organised," the CM was quoted as saying in an official release.

He directed the public works department and sports department in particular to chalk out action plan and to make necessary arrangements for the event.

At the meeting, President, Hockey India Federation Narendra Batra gave a presentation on activities and achievements of the federation.

INDIA CONCEDE LATE GOAL AGAINST MALAYSIA, CRASH OUT OF TITLE RACE

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POH (MALAYSIA): India yet again paid the price of some sloppy defending and conceded a late goal to lose 2-3 to lower-ranked Malaysia and crash out of the title race of the 24th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament yesterday.

As has been the story in this tournament for India, the Sardar Singh-led side wasted numerous scoring opportunities and their fragile backline broke down under pressure at crucial junctures.

India conceded a goal with two minutes remaining in the match to lose the match.

Faizaal Saari (17th minute), Haziq Samsul (35th) and Shahrun Abdullah (58th) scored the goals to hand Malaysia their first win in the tournament after two consecutive defeats.

For India, Rupinder Pal Singh (20th, 51st) converted two penalty corners for India but it was not enough to give new chief coach Paul van Ass his first taste of victory.

With just one point from three games, India are out of the race for Sunday's final.

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urday, while Malaysia will be up against Korea today.

The match began after almost an hours delay after heavy rains and lightening struck the stadium minutes before the scheduled start.

Compared to their first two games, the Indians did not have the best of starts as Malaysia fought stick to stick to give their opponents some tough time.

The initial few minutes of the match was a midfield slugfest as both the tams tried hard to take control of the proceedings.

The Malaysians looked sharper and threatening and were the first to attempt on the goal but Faizal Saar's reverse hit in the fifth minute was just off the target. In the 11th minute, Satbir Singh squandered a bright chance when he failed to capitalize on a pass by fumbling the opportunity inside the opposition circle.

Minutes later, V R Raghunath set it up for Akashdeep Singh with some brilliant stick work but the latter's reverse hit was kept out by an agile Malaysian goalkeeper Kumar Subramiam, who is playing in his 250th international match. Some sloppy defending saw India concede a penalty corner in the 17th

‘India among top five fittest teams in current world hockey’

By Saumojyoti S Choudhury

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poh (Malaysia): Fitness is key to any team's success in fast-paced modern-day hockey and the Indian men's national team can be rated among the top five fittest sides in the world currently, said the country's Australian physical trainer Matthew Eyles.

Eyles, who took over as India's scientific advisor (strength and conditioning) 18 months ago from countrymate Jason Conrath, feels even though there is still room for improvement, India can now match the fitness levels of teams like Australia and New Zealand on the turf.

"Physically they (Indian players) have improved a lot.

When I got here 18 months ago, they were good, lot of them were very good natural athletes but now they have developed a good base. I think any strength and conditioning coach can't feel content, they always want more from their athletes," Eyles told PTI in an interview.

"Their speed is good, endurance in good. They are

The Indian hockey team during the ongoing Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey tournament in Ipoh, Malasiya. looking really sharp at the moment. So I am happy with them."

Asked where India currently stands in the world map in terms of fitness, Eyles said: "I don't think we are the fittest side at the moment. It's hard to compare. Australia and New Zealand are always physically good sides. But I think we can definitely match any team now. In my opinion definitely we can consider India among top five nations on fitness front in world hockey."

But the transformation really started four years back when Michael Nobbs was appointed India coach and soon after taking charge he roped in fellow Australian David John as the trainer.

Eyles said since joining the team he did not do anything magical but just focused on the basics. "When I arrived here I first assessed the fitness level of the players and then followed standard process. I just tried to develop their base and then build them up from there.”

minute and Saari made full use of the chance by converting it with a low powerful flick to the left of India custodian P R Sreejesh.

Minutes later, another defensive error, this time by Rupinder, gave Malaysia another golden chance but Sreejesh came to India's rescue by denying Saari. In the very next move, India secured their first penalty corner which was perfectly converted by Rupinder to level the scores. India had another chance soon with S K Uthappa and Gurbaj Singh setting it up for Satbir with a fine one-two but the striker hit straight to the Malaysian goalkeeper.

Ramandeep Singh's poor show in the tournament continued as he missed an open chance two minutes from halfway break. With ample time to pick his spot, an unmarked Ramandeep hit the ball straight to the Malaysian goalkeeper from close range as both the team went into the breather locked at 1-1.

The Indians continued to miss chances, as four minutes into the second half Akashdeep shot wide from top of the D. Sloppy defending inside their circle cost India dearly as Malaysia restored their lead in the 35th minute through Haziq Samsul's field effort.

India got another penalty

corner in the third quarter but Rupinder wasted the chance. Trailing by a goal, India came out with all guns blazing in the fourth quarter and managed to earn three penalty corners in quick succession, the last of which was converted by Rupinder.

It was open, end to end hockey in the last 10 minutes of the game as both the teams went for the offensive in search of the winner. India gave everything for the winner and in the 54th minute came close to securing the lead by the striking duo of Akashdeep and Ramandeep but failed to get a stick to Gurbaj's brilliant cross from the right flank.