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THE SUPREME COURT ORDERED A CBI PROBE INTO THE VYAPAM SCAM; IT ALSO ISSUED NOTICES TO THE CENTRE AND THE MP GOVERNMENT ON PLEAS FOR REMOVAL OF THE GOVERNOR

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he Supreme Court yesterday ordered a CBI investigation in the massive admission and recruitment scandal in Madhya Pradesh that will also encompass deaths of people related to it as more skeletons tumbled out of Vyapam cupboard with yet another witness reported dead. Admitting a number of petitions seeking a CBI probe into the scam, the court also issued notices to the Centre and Madhya Pradesh government on the plea for removal of Governor Ram

Naresh Yadav, who was made an accused in one of the cases but got relief from the high court on the ground of immunity from prosecution he enjoys while in office. A bench headed by Chief Justice H.L. Dattu asked the premier investigative agency to take over all Vyapam cases from the Special Task Force of the MP police by Monday and submit to it a report on July 24, when the court will take a call on monitoring the investigation, as sought by the petitioners. The apex court's order

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transferring all Vyapam-related cases to the CBI came after the state government gave its consent to shifting investigation from the Special Investiation Team (SIT) and the Special Task Force (STF). Before handing over the probe to the CBI, the apex court took on record the submission of Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi, who on behalf of the MP government said the state has no objection to transferring the investigation Continued on pg 12 «

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BEST loses revenue due to fault of BMC, traffic dept

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By Philip Varghese

n a short sighted approach and to cover up the lapses and poor planning of the MMRDA, the BMC and the Traffic police had closed down a vital right turn at the Kurla end of the SCLR. This has now resulted in a daily loss of Rs 1.79 lakh due to excess expenses for the BEST, which is bearing the brunt of the fiasco being committed by all the three agencies. This has now been revealed in a reply by the BEST to RTI activist Anil Galgali, who also said that the BEST is now contemplating an increase in its fare by Rs 4 to recover the loss.Galgali had sought information from the BEST Undertaking regarding the losses being incurred due to the diversion being forced to be undertaken due to the closure of the right turn towards the Kurla (West). In his reply, Abhay Shelar, Assistant Depot Manger, informed that the closure of the right turn from the SCLR to Kurla Station has effected the distance and timings of 18 of its regular routes. A total of 1411 trips

Victim says he will not go to the civil court in this case as it is a criminal case By A Staff Reporter

n an interesting case of alleged goof-up by the Mumbai Police, a supplier of medical equipments and products has alleged that two police stations – MIDC and Juhu Police, whom he had approached in a cheque bouncing case by the doctor of a well-known medical institution, have registered the case as 'civil na-

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are undertaken on these 18 routes from this route resulting a extra distance travel of 1834.3 km as the diversion has led to increase of distance by 1.3 km (1411 x 1.3 = 1834.3 km). The Undertaking incurs a cost of Rs 97.72 per km, resulting in a total loss of Rs 1,79,248 on a daily basis (97.72x1834.3 = 1,79,248). “The closure of the right turn towards the Kurla station has effected bus route nos - 37, 192, 183, 309, 310, 313 Ltd extra, 318, 320, 325, 326, 330, 332, 349, 365, 446 and 15. It has now proposed to the administration for approval to increase the bus fares by Rs 4 each from 121 stops on the routes of the buses playing on the route. I was also informed that the MMRDA, BMC and the Traffic department did not deem it fit to seek its opinion on the closure of the turn, also no suggestions or chance for raising objections was provided to BEST.” Galgali, also sought information from the MMRDA about the closure of the right turn. In its reply the MMRDA informed that the SCLR was handed over to the BMC on May

2, 2015, hence the information sought, be taken from the BMC. MMRDA also gave a copy of the letter from Traffic department dated May 16, 2015, in which it has mentioned that, on the instructions of the BMC, the traffic dept closed the right turn by installing Cove stones on May 6, 2015, it further mentions that due instructions from the Traffic Officer L Ward, Prataprao Dighavkar and the Additonal Com-

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hicle at Hanuman Mandir on June 12 while crossing the road. Kurla police urged to open a right turn towards Kurla Station to maintain the law and order situation in this area. Galgali said, “The action taken by the BMC and the Traffic department is illegal as no notifications were issued for the same as no proper procedures were followed. This has also resulted in the loss of life of a woman, who met with the accident due to removal of the speed breaker after the closure. The said closure was done without application of mind by the authorities with a short sighted approached and has caused immense inconvenience to the local commuters also leading to loss of lives and daily losses for the BEST. In a letter addressed to CM Devendra Fadnavis, Civic chief Ajoy Mehta and the Police chief Rakesh Maria, I have demanded that the losses of the BEST be recovered from decision making Additonal Municipal Commissioner (Eastern Suburbs) and other responsible officers missioner (Eastern Suburbs), the di- or the BMC and the Police departviders were installed to ensure the ment compensate the losses of the closure of the right turn. BEST. The manner in which the road It further claims that the steps closure was executed without issuwere taken to ensure smooth and ing any notification exhibits a sense faster traffic movement on the SCLR of bravado in the said officers, and the same is very essential. Kurla Why this bravado is not exhibited police in a report sent to BMC, by the same officers in clearing MMRDA and traffic police on June the encroachments and illegal 15 clearly claimed that removal the parkings on the CST Road and SG speed breaker caused the death of Barve Marg?” philip.varghese@afternoondc.in women who was hit by unknown ve-

Doc cheats medical goods supplier, police files civil complaint ture', instead of a criminal complaint. According to a complaint by a medical goods supplier, Yadav Shetty, who has now decided to approach the Mumbai Police Comissioner, claims that he is being cheated by Dr. Rajul Meswani and his team. “The hospital which was located at posh area of Juhu near Mithibai College had few notices pasted by banks as well for non-payments. Initially the billing of the patients was done by the hospital management. However, since the management was not clearing the dues the supply was stopped. However, I continued to provide medical products directly at the operation theatre to the patients admitted at the hospital on humanitarian grounds since I supplied products used mainly in operation surgery. During the course of time Dr. Rajul continued to keep me in confidence that my dues would be paid. However, later they claimed bankruptcy and shut the hospital. I along with my brother filed complaints at MIDC Police Station and Juhu Police Station. However, both the cases were initially shut down. With unknown reasons given by P.I. S Jadhav of MIDC Police for closure, the case was reopened only after I approached criminologist Snehil Dhall who sent them a notice. However, this time again they transferred the case to Juhu Police

Station without reason.” He further added, “A parallel complaint which was also in process at Juhu Police Station and unsigned statements were completed by sub-inspector Mete got shut since the said officer was suspended for corruption charges in a different criminal case. The case was transferred from Mete to one Mr. Lambete that was subsequently shut claiming it to be civil in nature. I had clearly mentioned in my statement that more than three different names were used by the hospital administrated and brand owned by Dr. Rajul to carry the fraud against many doctors, banks and suppliers. Since medical suppliers don’t have any union or association to blacklist such corrupt hospital, we struggle to maintain 100 per cent documentations since these hospitals charge upto 500 per cent of margin through our MRP supply.” The case is being evaluated by Snehil Dhall – a well-known criminologist, who told the ADC, “The easiest way to earn quick money is by not paying crores of rupees and converting criminal intentions into civil that allows police to reject cases of recovery. With a dramatic strategy of organised crime in the city, Yadav was cheated by Dr. Rajul Meswani and his team. The Juhu Police Station claimed that Dr. Rajul has mentioned in his statement that

he doesn’t know who 'Shetty' is and has never carried any transactions with me. However, he claims that the cheques given to Yadav were security cheques which bounced due to sudden deposit by Yadav.” Dhall further added, “I have been trying to convince the police officers that this case is of cheating due to non-payment of crores of rupees and use of fake identity. This doctor has several cases against him in the Andheri and Borivali courts and is an habitual offender. But the police has shut the case for the second time claiming it as civil in nature. The details in the statements were accepted differently by both the police stations of the same case. While the Juhu police shut the case and MIDC has yet not answered their course of action. MIDC and Juhu Police Stations both have many corporate cases of such fake identity, fraud, cheating and non-payment of services and products. However, the police mainly convert such Criminal Cases into Civil so that their jurisdiction changes. They never conduct detailed investigation that could possibly also lead to money-laundering and funding to other crimes due to which it becomes very difficult to process such crimes. Both the police stations were asked to take statements of the complaint. However, MIDC agreed to state all the transaction details

without adding the details of multiple identity used by the hospital and details of other fraud carried by the hospital on the same location. Whereas, Juhu Police Station didn’t accept to add transaction details. But after repeated arguments, they accepted to mention various names used by the hospital and other frauds complaints on the same doctor. Even the contradiction in Dr. Rajul’s statement that states he doesn’t know Shetty and later confirms the cheques were given as security against the medical products also indicated the intentions of fraud that was ignored by Juhu Police Station. Regardless, both the police stations rejected to note the details on the statements of Shetty brothers of the fraud noticeable on the cheques given to the suppliers. Yadav and Dhall, both claimed that they will not file civil case in the court since this is a criminal conspiracy of Dr. Meswani and group.” While repeated attempts by this newspaper to reach Dr. Meswani proved futile, when asked, sub-inspector Lambete of the Juhu police, who is presently the Investigating Officer (IO) in the case, told the ADC: “After studying the entire case, we have come to the conclusion that the case is civil in nature and so I have asked both the parties to approach the civil court in this matter.”

SS BRANCH SETS HIGHEST-EVER RECORD IN RESCUE OF CHILDREN

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‘Social issues first’, says DCP Enforcement, Pravin Patil

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ocial service branch known for raiding illegal bars in the city has started concentrating on sensitive and important social issues resulting in its breaking all time records in finding missing persons and rescuing children from begging rackets and child labour. The recent figures show the achievement in setting highest ever record in the rescue of kids. The figures suggest

Child Beggars: Year

2012 2013 2014 July 2015

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Accused

7 0 29 180

9 0 29 167

Child Labour: Year

2012 2013 2014 July 2015

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Accused

67 37 100 302

284 174 441 436

that until July this year, the SS branch has registered 180 cases and rescued 346 children from begging rackets, whereas 302 cases were registered and 682 child labourers were rescued. DCP, Enforcement Pravin Patil said, "These children belong to our country and they too have a right to a bright future. In November last year we held a meeting that was led by city police chief Rakesh Maria. There was a healthy discussion on how these important issues can be dealt with. Post meeting we worked on enforcing steps which included acts such as

Juvenile Justice act, Child Labor act, etc. Further, tracking the missing persons after which we reached to the rescue of children working in begging rackets and as child labourers. “However this was not an easy task. The SS branch first identified the case records with missing persons bureau. The collected data was shared with the railways too and the deparments, including the railways worked together closely. “Earlier Social Service (SS) branch used to work on these Rescued important issues Children but were less 45 concentrated. 72 Several NGOs 124 used to approach the po346 lice and action would be taken. We simply changed the Rescued concept and deChildren cided that rather 538 than NGOs ap329 proaching us we 846 should ap682 proach the NGOs for child rehabilitation. This concept worked and our force began taking on units which made children work, and those engaged in child trafficking; several begging rackets were also busted. This requires regular reviews, motivating my men and bringing the importance of such issues to the notice of the force as these children too have right to a bright future. The rescued children are rehabilitated until their parents are contacted. The children are taken care of and we also invite NGOs working for the betterment of children to come forward and serve the rescued ones,” added Patil.

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n his first reaction on the October 2014 assembly election results, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah is reported to have expressed displeasure that the party came to power with support of Shiv Sena. Addressing party cadres and leaders from Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa at Rangasharda auditorium in Bandra West here, he urged them to keep a mindset of coming to power on their own. According to BJP sources, Shah also pulled up warring BJP ministers to desist from airing their disagreements in the open. Referring to the slew of allegations of corruption against some BJP ministers he also cautioned them and asked them to ensure that their image does not get BJP president Amit Shah flanked by party ideologue Dr Vinay Sahasrabudhe, state in-charge Saroj Pandey, CM Devendra Fadnavis and state president Raosaheb Danve lights the traditional lamp at the inauguration of the tarnished. In a swift reaction to Shah's day-long meeting of party cadres at Rangasharda auditorium in Bandra West on Thursday.

Now, theft-proof fibre manhole covers F-North Ward instals fibre covers that can't be recycled or stolen By Priyanka Bhatt

umbaikars often stumble on open manholes in the city as these are a commo sight. Some covers of manholes are partially broken while some gape at anyone who walks by greeting them with a stench. This dilemma has been there for a considerably long time, as the covers, made of cast iron are stolen by thieves and sold

to scrap dealers to make a quick buck, thus creating a hazard for citizens. This problem, however, might end soon as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has begun installing new type of manhole covers. These covers are made of fibre and are as strong as the covers made of cast iron. These manhole covers cannot be recycled, hence reselling them to scrap dealers is out of question. Trushna Vishwasrao, Shiv Sena corporator from the FNorth ward, took the initiative of getting them installed in her

Around 20 theft-proof fibre manhole covers have been installed ward first. She says, “These covers are much stronger, and have no resale value. We have

been wanting to install such covers since a long time now, and finally the BMC has agreed to my initiative.” Vishwasrao also mentioned that production of these covers costs half of what the iron covers used to cost. “Especially during monsoons, we need to take care that all the manholes are covered. Even if they are stolen, the thieves will not be able to sell them,” she added. Around 20 manhole covers have been installed in FNorth Ward and as per demands from each ward, more will be installed, according to Vishwasrao.

Mungantiwar sets up panel to moot measures for transparency, efficiency of scholarships Forest department to market produce at cheaper rates than branded products; blow to Baba Ramdev's herbal products By Prashant Hamine

n a move that could spell trouble for Yoga guru Baba Ramdev's Patanjali range of herbal products, the state Forest department has chalked out ambitious plans to market 33 forest products from Chandrapur and Gadchiroli in the near future. Sources in the department speaking to ADC on condition of anonymity disclosed that a tumbler made out of

bark of the Pija tree in Chandrapur which is known for its curative properties in Diabetes will be marketed and sold at just Rs 150 as against the ones sold by the likes of Patanjali Yogpeeth that sells the same tumbler at Rs 1,000. Sources further disclosed that the department officials came across similar marketing moves by neighbouring tribal state of Chattisgarh which sells 18 such forest produce in the market. The tribals and women self help groups in Chandrapur and Gadchiroli districts are being trained in marketing and packaging of forest products. The forests of Chandrapur and Gadchiroli are known for a range of products like honey, safed musli, ashwagandha and other medicinal herbs. Meanwhile, Minister for Finance and Planning Sudhir

Mungantiwar has constituted a committee to suggest measures to increase transparency and efficiency of the scholarships of various departments to the Students. Various departments of the government like School Education, Higher and Technical Education, Social Justice and Special Assistance, Tribal Development are currently offering various scholarships, freeships to students of various categories of various educational courses under various schemes. With a view to review all such schemes as well to examine feasibility of establishing certain criteria for eligibility of the students and schools, colleges and courses which benefit from all such schemes the committee has been constituted. This committee will be headed by Prin-

cipal Secretary (Financial Reforms). It may be recalled that Minister for Finance had tabled a White Paper on Financial position of the state in the Budget session of the legislature. The White Paper points out that the need to establish a Fees Determination Tribunal has been stressed with a view to bring more efficiency and transparency in fees determination. The committee has been entrusted with suggesting measures to determine criteria for students to be given freeships, scholarships as well as schools, colleges which will be eligible to implement these schemes. The committee will also look into bringing transparency in the procedure of expenditure of these funds thereby improving efficiency of these schemes.

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remarks Shiv Sena Minister of State for Water Resources Vijay Shivtare too remarked that the Sena too has every right to expand its party support base. He added that the Sena too aspires to get power on its own strength. Sources further disclosed that Shah in an equally blunt message to party leaders and cadres, reminded partymen that they should now realise that they are in power and come out of their opposition party mentality. He asserted that the BJP which has come to power in the state and at the centre is here to stay in power for a long period. He also reminded the party leaders that the party is not run on funds but on the strength of the party cadres. The BJP president stated that party cadres tirelessly work for principles and idelology and not for electoral

victory or defeats. Shah directed all the MLAs and ministers to set up party offices right up to taluka level. He asked the party cadres to inform the people about the 24 new public welfare schemes started by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi led government at the centre. He added that after the successful membership drive the party cadres now need to make the Mahasampark abhiyan of training and contacting newly registered party members. Shah stated that the party which has registered more than 11 crore members is not seeking power on the basis of its cadre strength but to create a vibrant and robust India. He added that the BJP has overcome all odds on the basis of cadres known for their clear thoughts, programmes and principles.

06 CHANGE OF NAME We Mr. Shabbir Barnagarwala & Mrs. Sabera Barnagarwala have changed our child’s name from Jameela Shabbir Hussain Badnagarwala to Jameela Shabbir Barnagarwala as per Affidavit C-18262 We Mr. Shabbir Barnagarwala & Mrs. Sabera Barnagarwala have changed our child’s name from Juzer Shabbir Hussain to Juzer Shabbir Barnagarwala as per Affidavit C-18263 I Mubina Khozema Doriwala have changed my name to Mrs. Mubina Khozema Sutarwala as per Affidavit C-18264 I Khozema Ishaqali Sutarwala Alias Doriwala have changed my name to Mr. Khozema Ishqali Sutarwala as per Affidavit C-18265 I Mohammed Ramzan Abdul Majeed have changed my name to Mohammed Ramjan Abdul Majeed Shaikh as per Affidavit C-18266 I have changed my name from Sanketh Srinivas Sangishetty to Sanket Srinivas Sangishetty as per Affidavit C-18267 I have changed my name from Shrinivas Ramalingam Sangishetty to Srinivas Ramalingam Sangishetty as per Affidavit C-18268 I Rajashree Surendra Sharma have changed my name to Rajshree Surendra Sharma as per Affidavit C-18269 I Onkarnath R. Pandey have changed my name to Omkarnath Pandey as per Affidavit C-18270 I Guddidevi have changed my name to Guddi Omkarnath Pandey as per Affidavit C-18271 I Ilyasbhai Yusufbhai Patel have changed my name to Ilyas Patel as per Affidavit C-18272

CLASSIFIEDS I have changed my name from Momin Shameem Banu Shaukat to Momin Shamim Shaukat as per Affidavit C-18298

I Yogesh Laxman Mer have changed my name to Yogesh Laxman Odedra as per Affidavit C-18281

I have changed my name from Mukadam Fareeda Begum Mohamed Iqbal to Mukadam Farida Mohamed Iqbal as per Affidavit C-18299

I Laxman Munja Mer have changed my name to Laxman Munja Odedra as per Affidavit C-18282 I K.N. Mohan Nair have changed my name to Mohan Narayan Nair as per Affidavit C-18283 I Mamta Pranay Randive have changed my name to Mamta Pranay Ranadive as per Affidavit C-18284 I Dilip Maganlal Sirodariya & Dileep Maganlal Thakkar have changed my name to Dilip Maganlal Thakkar as per Affidavit C-18285 I Aashay Dilip Sirodariya have changed my name to Aashay Dilip Thakkar as per Affidavit C-18286 I Pragagi Jagga Patel have changed my name to Pragji Jagga Patel as per Affidavit C-18287 I have changed my name from Mukesh Kumar Mannalal to Mukesh Kumar Mannalal Nai as per Affidavit C-18288 I Hanumant Keshav Narkar have changed my name to Hemant Keshav Narkar as per Affidavit C-18289 I Gopilal Chunilal Wadhwani have changed my name to Gopichand Chunilal Wadhwani as per Affidavit C-18290 I Sukhwant Singh Kuldip Singh have changed my name to Sukhwant Singh Kuldeep Singh Garewal as per Affidavit C-18291 I Rajpuram Poshmallu Mallaiah have changed my name to Ravi Mallaiah Rajarapu as per Affidavit C-18292

I Keshavbhai Bhandari have changed my name to Quessou Ucar as per Affidavit C-18274

I have changed my name from Sanjaykumar Harilal Limbani to Sanjaykumar Hiralal Limbani as per Deed Poll Affidavit C-18293

I Pravin Krishna Jabde have changed my name to Pravin Krishna Jabade as per Affidavit C-18276 I Purnima Pravin Jabde have changed my name to Purnima Pravin Jabade as per Affidavit C-18277 I Barkibai Ratnakar Mhatre have changed my name to Anita Ratnakar Mhatre as per Affidavit C-18278 I Haresh Kantilal Popat have changed my name to Haridas Kantilal Popat as per Affidavit C-18279

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I Bhanuben Laxmidas Thakkar have changed my name to Bhanumati Laxmidas Thakkar as per Affidavit C-18280

I Meenaben Keshavbhai Bhandari have changed my name to Meena Quessou as per Affidavit C-18273

I Milind Pravin Jabde have changed my name to Milind Pravin Jabade as per Affidavit C-18275

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I have changed my name from Kumari Ranjita to Ranjeeta Singh as per Affidavit C-18300 I have changed my name from Akshit Kumar Shantilal Jain to Akshit Jain as per Affidavit C-18301 I have changed my name from Snehalataben Parasmal Chaplot to Sneha Paras Chaplot as per Affidavit C-18302 I have changed my name from Master Amogh Gautam Hattangadi to Amogh Gautam Hattangadi as per Affidavit C-18303 I have changed my name from Nemchand Nathuram Panchal to Nanchandbhai Nathuram Panchal as per Affidavit C-18304 I have changed my name from Hiresh Mohanlal Khatri to Harish Mohanlal Khatri as per Affidavit. 18305 I have changed my name from Brahma Ahuja to Brahmanand Ahuja as per Affidavit C-18306 We have changed our minor child name from Ricky Brahma Ahuja to Devesh Brahmanand Ahuja as per Affidavit C-18307 I have changed my name from Estikhar Ahmad to Estekhar Ahmad Chaudhari as per Affidavit C-18308 I Rajendra Hareshwar Chorghe have changed my name to Rajan Hareshwar Chorghe as per Affidavit C-18309 I Satyendra Kumar Pandey have changed my name to Satyendra Shivballabh Pandey as per Affidavit C-18310 We Mr Mayoor Champaklal Shah & Mrs Shefali Mayoor Shah have changed our minor son’s name from Yashasvi Mayoor Shah to Yash Mayoor Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18311

We Mr. Justin Rayan & Mrs. Megha Rayan have changed my minor son’s name from Maria Simran Rayan to Simran Rayan as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18316

I Mr. Rahul Haribhau Jadhav have changed my name to Mr. Rahul Harush Jadhav as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18334

I Mrs. Asarafaben Saiyadbhai Sherva have changed my name to Mrs. Asharafa Saiyadali Sherva as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 08/07/15 C-18352

I Justin Jesiah have changed my name to Justin Jesiah Rayan as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18317

I Babuso Govind Kavlekar have changed my name to Mr. Babush Govind Kavlekar as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18335

I Leon Thomas Joseph have changed my name to Leon Thomas Puthanveetil as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18318

I Manisha Manohar Padval have changed my name to Manorama Manohar Padwal as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18336

I Suvarna Baban Thorat have changed my name to Muskan Samir Motani as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18319

I Navnit Ravichand Mehta have changed my name to Navneet Ravichand Mehta as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18337

I Jatin Prasannakumar have changed my name to Jatin Prasannakumar Kothari as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18320

I Riyazuddin Shaukatali have changed my name to Riyazuddin Shaukatali Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18338

I Mohnish Giri S/O Dilip Goswami have changed my name to Mohnish Dilip Goswami as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18321

I Hemanshu Jayesh Patel have changed my name to Himanshu Jayesh Patel as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18339

I Madhavi Shinde have changed my name to Sakshi Bhosale as per Deedpoll Affidavit Date: 09/07/15 C-18356

I Monti Jalan have changed my name to Malini Ladia as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18340

I Sahil Rakesh Baheti have changed my name to Shivam Rakesh Baheti as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 09/07/15

I Asif Rafik Marediya have changed my name to Asif Rafik Maredia as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18341

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I Saumia Bhaskar Poojari have changed my name to Saumiya Rahul Ahankare as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18322 I Mukeshkumar Jayantibhai Shah have changed my name to Mukesh Jayantibhai Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18323 I Bhavanaben Mukeshkumar Shah have changed my name to Shalini Mukesh Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18324 I Bhupendra Limbachiya have changed my name to Bhupendrakumar Limbachiya as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18325 I Sarita Kumari Omprakash Khemani & Kum. Sarita Kumari Om Prakash Khemani have changed my name to Sarita Sanjay Lalpuria as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18326 I Adityakumar Birendrakumar have changed my name to Aditya Birendra Singh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18327 I Birendrakumar have changed my name to Birendra Singh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18328 I Rita Birendra Kumar have changed my name to Rita Birendra Singh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18329 I Parmar Hitesh Bawarlal have changed my name to Parmar Hiteshkumar Bawarlal as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18330

I have changed my name from Madhubala Devji Bhai Patel to Madhu Ishwar Patel as per deed poll Affidavit C-18294

I Mohmad Asif have changed my name to Muhammad Asif Ibrahim Badeqatal as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18312

I have changed my name from Urmilaben Vithaldas Patel to Urmila Govardhan Patel as per deed poll Affidavit C-18295

I Ibrahim Sheikh have changed my name to Ibrahim Abdul Sattar Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18313

I Vaibhav Vishwas Jadhavav / Jadhvar have changed my name to Vaibhav Vishwas Jadhwar as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18331

I have changed my name from Ishwarlal Harilal Limmani to Ishwar Harilal Patel as per deed poll Affidavit C-18296

I Mohammed Mujif have changed my name to Mohammed Mujeeb Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18314

I Dudhna Jadhavav have changed my name to Dudna Jadhwar as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18332

I have changed my name from Harilal Dhanji Limani to Harilal Dhanji Patel as per deed poll Affidavit C-18297

I Thomas Joseph have changed my name to Thomas Joseph Puthanvitil as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18315

I Vishwas Jadhavav / Jadhvar have changed my name to Vishwas Jadhwar as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18333

I Hiteshkumar Balvantlal Lodaria have changed my name to Hitesh Balvantlal Lodaria as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18342 I Naynaben Rayshi Shah have changed my name to Nayna Hitesh Lodaria as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18343 I Hiteshbhai Babulal Lodaria have changed my name to Hitesh Lodaria as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18344 I Naynaben Hiteshbhai Lodaria have changed my name to Nayna Hitesh Lodaria as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18345 I Sheetal Kumar Khandor have changed my name to Sheetal Ramniklal Khandor as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18346 I Jayasukhkumar Mahadevbhai Mehta have changed my name to Jaysukh Mahadevbhai Mehta as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18347 I Jaysukh Mahadev Maheta have changed my name to Jaysukh Mahadev Mehta as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18348 I Jagruti Jaysukh Maheta have changed my name to Jagruti Jaysukh Mehta as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18349 We Jaysukh Mahadev Mehta & Jagruti Jaysukh Mehta have changed our minor daughter’s name from Stuti Jaysukh Maheta to Stuti Jaysukh Mehta as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18350 I Mr. Saiyadbhai Noorali Sherva have changed my name to Mr. Saiyadali Noorali Sherva as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 08/07/15 C-18351

I Rajesh Ramadhan Shetti have changed my name to Rajesh Ramnath Shetty as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 09/07/15 C-18353 I Malti Tukaram Savatekar have changed my name to Sulbha Baburao Kshirsagar as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 09/07/15 C-18354 I Sumana Bai U D/O Raghunath Kamath U have changed my name to Sumana Rao W/O Mr. Sreekanth Shiravante as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 09/07/15 C-18355

I Sushil Kumar Mishra have changed my name to Sushil Mishra as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18358 I Aruna Dinesh Motha have changed my name to Aruna Dinesh Shah as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No. M-1513839 Dated: 25/06/2015 C-18359 I Saifali Sudhir Doshi have changed my name to Shefali Sudhir Doshi as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 09/07/15 C-18360 I Mittalben Mansukhlal Luhar have changed my name to Mittal Nirav Dhorda as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 09/07/15 C-18361 I Sumit Babur Ali Shaikh have changed my name to Sahil Babur Ali Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 25/06/15 C-18362 I Mr. Ashokkumar Kakubhai Rathod have changed my name to Mr. Ashok Kakubhai Rathod as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 09/07/15 C-18363 I Miss. Anita Shivram Thashale have changed my name to Mrs. Archana Ashok Mahadik as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 09/07/15 C-18364 I Jafar Ali Babullah have changed my name to Zafar Aalam Babullah Manihar as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-18365 I Mr. Arvind Maruti Pathare have changed my name to Mr. Arvind Maruti Pathre as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 08/07/15 C-18366 I Ruchita Ramesh Raval have changed my name to Ruchita Ramesh Rawal as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 12/01/15 C-18367

Prithviraj Kothari could have run India’s largest hawala racket: ED

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ven as the country awaits PM Narendra Modi's commitment before the general polls, to bring back black money stashed abroad, a few heavyweights involved allegedly in the Hawala racket await court proceedings. A Mumbaibased bullion king Prithviraj Kothari was named in the charge sheet submitted to the Supreme Court in 2014 by the ED. According to an ED official investigating the case, “ED has vital evidence against Prithviraj Kothari and Rajesh Jain. The case has not come up for hearing in nine months but on July 10 the case will be heard in the Supreme Court. Evidence related to the 2G scam money transferred from Chennai via Surat have also been found and further investigations are on.” The Enforcement Directorate (ED) in its investigations found a hawala racket that is supposed to be India's biggest. Afroz Fatta, being monitored by SC appointed SIT has been already arrested in a Rs.10,000 crore hawala racket.

Modus operandi according to ED:

The accused used to submit forged import documents of diamonds in international banks based in Surat and send money against it to

Prithviraj Kothari Dubai and Hong Kong. The investigation revealed that Dubai and Hong Kong based companies are controlled allegedly by Prithviraj Kothari, Rajesh Jain and Manshukh Sanghavi. Kothari controlled them through his nephew Raju Kothari who is based in Dubai. His India op-

erations were monitored by Rakesh Kothari (another nephew of Prithviraj Kothari) who is behind bars since nine months now. However Rajesh Jain controlled overseas company to operate the racket. In this case, Afroz Fatta and Madanlal Jain have already been arrested, who were looking after Indian front companies. However, following a a recent arrest of Manish Shah, proprietor (on paper) of a Dubai based company Mabrook Trading, the ED got vital evidence regarding international racket of Rajesh Jain and Prithviraj Kothari. In Mabrook Trading, during the month of December and January 2013-14, Rs.700 crore was transferred through Afroz Fatta. This money has gone to Switzerland which is allegedly black money. Meanwhile, Prithviraj Kothari had secured an exparte order in November 2014 wherein the Supreme Court had ordered no coercive should be taken action against him. The case has not come up for hearing in the past nine months. The case is now posted for hearing on Friday.

Mobile thieves active during Ramzan By Asif Rizvi

prayers. They used to keep an eye on the people who carhe Pydhonie police on ried mobile phones and later Thursday arrested two robbed them.” persons for allegedly robing “The two arrested – Khurexpensive mobile phones shid Israil Mansuti (30) and from people visiting mosques Mustafa Mohammed Shah for prayers. The police have (41) – were arrested from Morecovered as many as 27 ex- hammadali Road and investipensive mobile phones from gations led to recovery of 27 the duo. mobile phones from them; Senior Police Inspector S. the two are booked under Kavlekar said, “The two are section 41 (d) of CrPC read trained pick pocketers. They with 124 of Maharashtra Pousually flick expensive mo- lice Act. We request the perbile phones from people. As sons whose mobile phones Ramzan is going on many were recently stolen from people visit the mosques for South Mumbai area to con-

tact the Pydhonie police station,” said Kavlekar. However during the ongoing Ramzan, heavy crowds visit Mohammadali Road and other adjoining areas. At the same time these people too visit the mosques in the areas. The two used to keep an eye on the targets and as and when they used to get a chance the two used to rob the phone from their pockets.

Man who stole a Merc arrested from Pune

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ployee of the showroom, accompanied him, but the ache APMC police have ar- cused tricked him and fled rested the man who stole with the high-end car. a Mercedes Benz car under The APMC police went the pretext of taking a test through the closed-circuit drive. The accused was ar- television cameras' (CCTV) rested in two days, despite footage of different locations the police not having much and spotted that the car had information about him. headed towards Phaltan On July 3, in the after- area. The police officials also noon, Viraj Mhatre, a resi- went through CCTV footage dent of Virar, visited the of a similar crime that took Mercedes Benz showroom at place in Pune and spotted Satra Plaza on plot no. 20 in the same person in the car. Sector 19. “Mhatre has committed Mhatre was checking dif- similar crimes of stealing ferent models of the car and few cars in Pune,” said an oflater chose the sports car of ficer from APMC police staMercedes Benz and asked tion. for a test drive. Investigation officer A Vevasu Datta, an em- Wagh said, “We had formed

rustrated BMC health workers and various other departments took out a morcha against executive health officer Dr.Padmja Keskar at B.M.C F South ward office regarding their long-standing demands. The major demands of the disgruntled workers included promotions, recruitments, time bound promotion with maternity workers spelling out their urgent need for essential items like uniforms, gumboots, towels and raincoats which have not been provided till date. Workers who are employed in the cemetery had issue of bonds, the department of family planning wanted the staff to

be correspondingly increased while those working for pulse polio department reiterated that theirs demands should be suitably considered. Most of the departments experienced a recurring problem of being understaffed, with many positions being vacant. Speaking to ADC, assistant general secretary of the Municipal Mazdoor Union Ramakant Bane said, “Our demands are pending since long time and we are frustrated, so to ensure that things properly fall in place we took this step”. Later at a meeting with executive health officer Dr. Padmja Keskar, she assured everyone that their problem will be solved before 31st of July.

three teams after we got confirmed news that Mhatre committed similar crimes in the past. We located his family in Virar and got his mobile number and thus was able to track his location.” “He was in Phaltan city and after he came to know from his family members that we were on the look-out for him, he abandoned the car in Phaltan and left for Pune. But our officials laid a trap and arrested him near Swargate in Pune,” Vagh added.Mhatre has been booked under sections 406 and 420 of the Indian Penal Code. The car and the accused are now in police custody.

Jr college teachers’ union organise dharna Azad Shrivastav | ADC

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ith several long-standing demands yet to be met, Mumbai junior college teachers union organise dharna at Azad Maidan. The teachers sought the approval of new salary scales for new teachers, government aid for schools and declaration of teachers problems with the staff approval system. The union is sore that their various demands have still not been implemented by the education minister, despite assurances of them being instated last year. Anil Deshmukh, general secretary of the Members of Maharashtra Federation of Junior College Teachers Organisation (MFJCTO) said, “Last time when we met the education minister Vinod Tawde on this topic, he has given us

Mumbai Regional Junior College Teacher's organization protested dharna against Education department at Azad Maidan on Thursday. assurance but now we need action, we clarified that if all our demands are not met, then we will start agitating, we will start a non-coopera-

tion movement. Today we submitted our demands to deputy secretary Rajendra Pawar as education minister was not available.”

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Though this proposal has been approved, there have been mixed reactions from party leaders and activists

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tee's opinion. On the lines of Singapore and Bangkok, n Tuesday, the Brihan- these markets might run mumbai Municipal from Saturday afternoon to Corporation's law Sunday evening. committee approved a proThough this proposal has posal on night markets. Night been approved, there have markets are common abroad, been mixed reactions from and are popular among party leaders and activists. tourists and residents alike. Congress and opposition The markets will be allowed leader at BMC Devendra Amunder new hawker's policy, berkar opines that there is alaccording to the law commit- ready a nuisance of hawkers, and questioned the credibility of night markets. “This is a system that works abroad. Here, I do not think anybody would like to go shopping in the night. Also, the hawkers cause enough nuisance in the day, why add to the problem in the night? And even if a few people go to shop, how are

they going to secure the area and how will they guarantee safety of citizens?” he questioned the point of motion that was passed on Tuesday. MNS leader at BMC, Sandeep Deshpande says that the major issue is the security. “Women's safety is a major point of concern here. Is the Mumbai police going to be involved in this plan? Because there has to be a strong provision for security if they go ahead with this plan,” Deshpande said. While party leaders are bringing up the issue of security, activists have a slightly

different view on the situation. Sushiben Shah, former Chairperson of Maharashtra State Commission for Women, says that this can be a win-win situation. She stressed on the fact that Mumbai police should be involved in securing the place. “If they can maintain security, this is a great initiative, especially if the market is set up in South Mumbai. There are ample employment opportunities. Also, many flea markets abroad have women vendors. This way, more women will be able to participate in welcoming an inter-

national concept,” she said. Activist from Bandra, Vidya Vaidya thinks that this can be a success if it is set in the right place. “This all depends on the location of the market. In commercial areas like Bandra-Kurla complex where streets are not used in the night, this could be possible. Otherwise during the day there is enough nuisance from the hawkers around residential areas. “The BMC rarely implements their policies, and therefore I would like these night markets to be as far away from residential areas as possible,” Vaidya said. In terms of women's safety, she feels that women themselves have to be responsible enough. “Women have all the right to go and shop whenever they want. Generally, they will be accompanied in markets like these, and I think even the police will be involved in this, so the safety of women might not be that much of an issue if the security is taken care of,” she concluded.

Right to hawk: MBMC in eviction mode, as hawkers cry foul They demand right-tohawk under the Street Vendors Act-2014 By Suresh Golani

he Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) is on an overdrive to evict hawkers. However terming the action as arbitrary and unjustified, the hawkers have demanded immediate implementation of the Street the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act- a bill that provides for protection of livelihoods rights, social security of street vendors and for regulation of urban street vending in the country. Alarmed by the rising number of complaints against street vendors encroaching on the pavements and road of the twin-city, the MBMC has launched a massive eviction drive-especially

politicians who on hand want enforcement of law and on the other are depriving the right to live of the poor man by shying away from implementing mandated Acts. In fact they are liable to contempt of judiciary,” charged Azad Hawkers Union chiefDayashankar Singh, who has threatened to launch an agitation. Envisaging licenses and identity cards to existing street vendors identified in civic surveys, the Street Vendors Act, mandates formation of local Town Vending ComHawkers with their fruits doing business in the designated vending zones. mittee’s (TVC) in each ward. All existing street vendors, in the Shanti Nagar area of ing a major portion of pave- identified in the survey, have Mira Road. ments. It should be noted to accommodated in the desHowever, it has been al- that BJP which is one of the ignated vending zones subleged that officials on the be- ruling alliance partner in the ject to a norm conforming to hest of some politicians had MBMC had extended their 2.5 per cent of the population soft targetted the poor road- support to shopkeepers by of the ward. Officials in the side vendors, instead of launching an agitation in MBMC have claimed that the shops and showrooms who i protest of the hawker men- formation of the TVC’s was in its final stages and other blatantly flouted norms by ace. carrying out illegal exten“I fail to understand the modalities would follow once sions, consequently occupy- logic and motto of these the panel is finalized.

MBMC’s space unlocking idea, FSI lift for fringe villages Moots 0.5pc FSI hike for Versova and Chene villages By Suresh Golani

e-TENDER NOTICE The Commissioner of Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai invites e-Tenders for various works from the government registered contractors, who are also registered as ‘MCGM Vendor’; Bidder should also give Rs. 1 lack performance guarantee for the details of 27 number of Tenders of estimated amount Rs. 17426439.77 respective tender documents and process of e-Tendering, please visit www.mcgm.gov.in. Sd/Public Relations Officer PRO/475ADV/2015-16 Don’t throw garbage on the public street. Put it in the bins provided

n order to unlock more space for development in the peripheral areas of the twin-city, the Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) has mooted a proposal to give an additional Floor Space of Index (FSI) to Chene and Versova villages on the Ghodbunder Road. A resolution to this effect will be tabled before the special general body which will meet on Monday, July 13.

Formed in June 1985 as a B-class municipal council, the MBMC was elevated to Aclass in August 1996 and later awarded the status of a Dclass municipal corporation on February 28, 2002. The MBMC comprises of 19 revenue villages, out of which five including Uttan, Pali, Chowk, Tarodi and Dongri have MMRDA as their special planning authority. As per the Development Plan (DP) approved in May 1997, the MBMC provides an FSI of 1 to all other villages except Versova and Chena whose FSI has been capped at 0.5. A large number of reserved plots in the jurisdiction are yet to be acquired and developed by the MBMC. Owing to

government’s newly-enacted Land Acquisition Act, the owner is entitled to twice the value of the land as compensation, however since the MBMC cannot afford to spend such huge amounts towards procurement it has formulated a strategy to award a maximum FSI of 2 in the form of Transfer Development Right (TDR) to the owner surrendering a plot for an earmarked public amenity. As per the Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) vast tracts of lands fall under the CRZ rules disallowing any type of construction activity. While a significant number of properties have been tagged as No Development (ND),

most of those which are free from any type of technical hurdles have already been developed. Anticipating a crash in rates of TDR owing to non-availability of open space, the town planning wing fears that the situation might eventually flood them with scores of purchase notices which is not a viable option for the MBMC. “Owing to 0.5 FSI, Versova and Chene are still awaiting development, the move of additional 0.5 FSI will help release the reserved plots and MBMC will be able develop the imposed amenities,” said an official. The MBMC is seeking changes in its DC rules under the relevant sections of the MRTP Act.

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SERVES 2 INGREDIENTS 1. Tomatoes 4 Nos boiled and peeled 2. Black Pepper as per taste, use crushed pepper 3. Oregano (1 Teaspoon) 4. Salt (To Taste) 5. Oranges (1 Nos)

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estled in Raghuvanshi Mills, Roti Kapda Makaan (RKM) is a quirky little store with a recently launched in-house café, an absolutely refreshing concept and a great addition to the café culture that’s really growing in the city. Along with selling funky stuff like home décor items, giftables and clothes, customers can now also choose from an array of appetising food on offer. It’s one of those places that you’d like to spend hours at in an ambience which is creatively inspiring from the moment you enter and gets your creative senses tingling. Every bit of space has been utilised beautifully giving you so much to see. A bright yellow wall on the right displays their products amid some very quirky mounted displays like an old box TV and an old suitcase. There’s also a clothes line, like one at a dhobi ghat with clothes hung up for sale on it. At the centre sits the café overlooking a very picturesque mango tree. The store spells fun and that’s how they want it to be. You’re welcome to sit and work here (there’s free WIFI) or just hang out with friends and family. I have to hand it to the owners, former chartered accountant Sneha Raisoni of Tappu Ki Dukaan fame and former branding and advertising professional, Henal Mehta for the brainwave that is RKM. They’ve found a great way to blend store and café and in the process promote and market their goods in-house wonderfully. Everything you see here is on sale and can be yours including what you eat out off and are served in. Presentation is the key here and RKM makes everything look so desirable that you want to have

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and buy everything you set your eyes on whether it's the food or the products. Having said that let me take you through the food, it’s vegetarian with a mix of dishes right from Italian to Indian to Thai to Mediterranean. Every dish here is served in a unique manner and that really is their USP. Take for example the Edible spoons (Rs.220) in the starters, which is six edible spoons, two each topped with herbed cream cheese, pesto hummus and harissa hummus. There’s also the baked buns (Rs.199), four buns in total - two vada pav buns and two sundried tomato, jalapeno, corn and cheese buns. My personal favourite being the vada pav buns. Literally, two cute buns stuffed with vada filling and baked to perfection giving you a mildly flavoured, healthy and tasty starter. There’s also the stuffed cones (Rs.199) which is four crispy cones, two stuffed with cholle and two with pav bhaji filling. There’s also the Pani Puri shots (Rs.175), six test tubes filled with paani puri paani with puris sitting on top. Pop the puri into your mouth and gulp it down with the paani. Honestly, who wouldn’t want to try it all out? In mains, there’s the Lebanese Salad (Rs.270) served in a jar, much like many of their dishes. T h e

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'Roti Kapda Makaan' is a one of a kind store at Lower Parel selling home décor items, giftables and clothes. It has recently launched its in-store café which not only serves tasty food but also offers a fun ambience which makes you want to go back for more

METHOD 1. Puree the tomatoes and pass it through a sieve. 2. In a pan pour the puree along with the water kept from the boiling of the tomatoes to adjust the consistency. Do not make it too thin as you would be adding orange juice later. 3. Season with salt, pepper and oregano as per taste. 4. Remove the juice of one orange, carefully removing all the pith & seeds to avoid any bitterness. 5. Add the juice to the tomato puree and bring to a boil. 6. Serve with a some fresh cream & garnish with parsley.

2nd Floor, Reproscan, Raghuvanshi Mills, Lower Parel, Mumbai 400013 Timings: 11.00 am – 7.30 pm Delivery available in nearby locations.

A snapshot of the the store which doubles up as a Cafe

The Baked Buns served on a very interesting platter

The Lebanese Salad served with Pita

Masala chai ready to be served!

Lebanese salad has layers of falafel hummus and couscous. There’s also the Thai curry with rice (Rs.270), Samosa Curry (Rs.270), Biryani (Rs.250) and Spaghetti with Chunky Arrabiatta (Rs.270) some of their popular items in the mains. In drinks there’s lots here too, right from Masala Chai to Lemonade or Cold Coffee, skim through the menu and take your pick. All desserts served here are eggless right from their chocolate and blueberry mighty muffins (Rs.115) to the Charlie’s Chocolate Jar (Rs.160) a jar filled with layers of chocolate cake, chocolate ganache and goeey chocolate sauce. There’s also the Red Riding Hood (Rs.160) which is a jar filled with red velvet cake, summer berries and cream cheese frosting. They also serve you a platter for (Rs.399) which includes your choice of drink, main course and dessert. Keep a look out for their specials too. RKM does a good job of serving you staple favorites with a twist, they’ve mastered the art of temptation and serve you food that not only looks good but tastes good too and pleases all the senses. The food is well priced, mildly spiced, light on the stomach and big on taste. The effort put into innovation and presentation is commendable and a sheer winner here. Do stop by the store to shop and grab a bite while you’re at it!

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“The flower which is single need not envy the thorns that are numerous.” — Rabindranath Tagore

CBI probe in scam t is quite a matter of concern that Iforced the governor of a state cannot be out of office thanks to the constitutional immunity he has. The governor of Madhya Pradesh who is said to be involved in the Vyapam scam has remained in office even though an FIR has been lodged against him. Most of the persons who have been charged along with him are in jail. In the FIR he figures as accused number 10. It becomes obvious that either he is deeply involved in the Vyapam or others are using him as a shield. The Supreme Court itself asked yesterday why he is not charged with any offence. The Madhya Pradesh government is quite soft on him. The chief minister has no complaint against him. At all levels of power, the climate was suitable for the emergence of the scam. It is being said that it is bigger than the 2G scam. In that scam, money was all that was involved: there was no murder. In the Vyapam scam, murder is an important part in addition to money. It looks like a scam which is run by the underworld. Perhaps this is the first big scam of its kind in the country. Hopefully the CBI will probe all aspects of the scam. It has to probe many top officials, businessmen, rich aspirants and the governor of Madhya Pradesh. Finally, it may also have to probe chief minister Shivraj Singh Yadav.

ISCRIMINATION in regard to caste in India has been aptly negated in the constitution of the country, formulated and accepted upon becoming independent. But, caste consciousness lingered on and manifested itself with varying degrees of vehemence as the country traversed along its political odyssey in the ensuing decades post-independence. The social stigma and criterions and its associated social evils associated with the identification of an individual on the basis of one’s caste was unhesitatingly censured and criticized by leaders of the Indian freedom movement, and was granted unqualified approval by enlightened and thoughtful section of the country’s citizenry; as its aftermath, this wave percolated down across social stratifications, and consequently emphasized the negative attributes associated with it, if not insisting an outright rejection of the social paradigm determined by caste. The country achieved freedom, with an apparent resolve, encouraged by the then political leadership, that judging a person through the prism of caste, by default, was to be a thing of the past; but, a centuries old practice lingered on, metaphorically speaking, beneath the socio-political skin of the Indian polity, and after the first generation of political leadership left the political scene, condemnably made its way, gradually but surely, yet again into the polity, as an instrument to be used for garnering votes, primarily among the significantly backward section of the electorate, at times of elections, by various political parties. For more than the past two decades, the country has witnessed the parallel manifestation of two rather antipodal trends in its political culture. After decades of socio-economic stagnation, the government in India began liberalizing the economy from the shackles of controls, with which it had increasingly hemmed it down, for more than four decades, after independence. The phased pattern of liberalizations have brought about significant net national gains as regards economic growth and raised the living standards of the people, on average. Most political parties now appreciate the need for growth and constructive economic reforms for an overall benefit of the country. Nevertheless, along with it a rather regressive social dynamic has spouted; it is the increasing use of caste identities by political parties for gaining votes. This trend is more palpable in rural areas than in urban areas.

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State elections in Bihar

IRTUES must be practiced until they become your nature. Friendliness, compassion and meditation should continue as practices until you realize that they are your very nature. The flaw in doing something as an act is that you look for a result. When something is

MATTER & SPIRIT done as your nature, you are not attached to the result and you simply do it. An action that arises from your nature is neither tiring nor frustrating. Daily routines like brushing your teeth or bathing are not even considered actions because they are so integrated into your life. You do all this without doership. When

identities became greatly more rigid. Mobility was thwarted; one’s birth rather than one’s work became the principal if not the sole determinant of one’s class. Through the passage of centuries, domination, exploitation, and subjugation of the lower castes by the upper castes became an entrenched attribute by itself, notwithstanding the presence of certain honourable exceptions. From this grew severe social restrictions and also a particular antipathy and disinclination for a constructive dialogue and symbiosis with other religions, which had established their presence in India with the passage of time.

British rule in India During British rule in India, reform movements sprouted up from the beginning of the eighteenth century. Raja Rammohan Roy was the first who articulated the need for a reform of Hinduism to be able to lift it up from the depths of superstition and backwardness it had fallen into. From the mid-eighteenth century stretching into the nineteenth century, a galaxy of outstanding individuals made a most positive and spectacular impact into the socio-political fabric of the country: Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar, Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa, Swami Vivekananda, Dayanand Saraswati, Rabindranath Tagore, and Sri Aurobindo are foremost among those who worked and contributed towards a reform and enlightenment of the Indian society and transported the message of its culture and philosophy to the outside world. Unacceptable traits surrounding caste were administered a tangible corrective. With the arrival of Mahatma Gandhi into the Indian scene, and through his leadership of the unified Congress Party leading the country to independence, the condemnation of discrimination along caste and religious backgrounds were incorporated as akin to an article of faith; the pages of the constitution of independent India flatly proscribes discrimination on and exploitation of such issues. On the morrow of independence, public use of caste was relegated to the backburner and resolved to be rooted out with administrative actions, widespread education, and social awareness. Literacy has reached a far greater proportion of the population than ever before, although a fully educated population is still an unfulfilled goal. But, caste has come back to haunt the body politic of the country. It has assumed an abominable form of electoral determinant in certain parts of the country. It is one of the major reasons instigating political and social violence in the country. While the country traverses on in its goals of greater economic prosperity and implementation of needed welfare schemes, it is a fervent hope that enlightened political leaders and the populace would gradually compel foreclosing of the use of caste; thwarting proclivities towards communal polarisation is bound to be a subsequent, if not an associated, act.

Those who are sensitive only to themselves often blame others. Those who are only sensitive to others often end up feeling self-pity. Some conclude it is better not to be sensitive seva is made part of your nature, it happens at all because sensitivity brings pain, so they without doership. Wise men continue their shut themselves off from others. But if you are practices just to set an example, even though not sensitive, you will lose all the finer things too –intuition, beauty, and ecstasy of love. for them there is no need for any practices. This path and this knowledge make you Question: “When do you realize that compassion, meditation and seva are your both sensitive and strong. Often people who are insensitive do not recognize their insennature?” sitivity. And those who are sensitive often do When you cannot be without them. — Bangalore Ashram, Sept. 17, 1998 not recognize sensitivity is their strength. Sensitivity is intuition; sensitivity is com passion; sensitivity is love. Sensitivity is real strength. Strength is calmness, endurance, THOSE who are sensitive often feel weak. silence, non-reactiveness, confidence, faith Those who think themselves strong are often and a smile. insensitive. Some are sensitive to themselves Be both sensitive and strong. but insensitive to others. Some are sensitive — Montreal Ashram, Canada, June 18, 1997 to others but not to themselves. — SRI SRI RAVI SHANKAR

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Janata Party (BJP) for exploiting the caste factor to win elections. Apparently, the JD(U)-RJD combine hopes to bank upon the strength of certain caste identities to be able to secure a victory over the BJP in the Bihar elections. The country seems keen, and appropriately so, to break the remaining strings of backwardness, ignorance, and superstition for an unhindered cherished voyage towards well being and prosperity of its citizenry. But, within that wheel of unalloyed progress, several spikes seem to be perennially inserted, notably for about the preceding two-and-ahalf decades. Foremost among them is the caste factor. Political parties and leaders accuse each other of espousing caste consciousness and attempting to prolong divisions among the populace, but are often eager to use it as a determinant to be able to garner the maximum number of votes in order to win a particular election. A rather ironical situation, in a way, appears to have

manifested in the country. Despite having a keen consciousness of the regressive outcome of toying with the caste factor and using it as a determinant to form identities, individually or collectively, caste is often espoused for a swelling of the ranks of a political party’s or a political alliance’s myrmidons; explicitly or implicitly. It leads to a vortex-like situation from which extrication becomes difficult. The retrograde effects of deploying the caste factor into the political process are known. But, the capacity or the will to work for a clean break from the whirlpool of caste dynamics is often found wanting. The institution of caste in India has been in vogue for over a millennia. In yore, there were opportunities for mobilization along caste boundaries in Hinduism. Essentially, it was a hallmark of person’s association with a parThe upcoming state elections in Bihar have ticular occupation and it passed down to fuagain regrettably brought out the caste factor ture generations. With change of occupation into the public domain, where the Janata Dal through ability and merit, a person, and his (United) JD(U) and the Rashtriya Janata Dal family could apparently climb up the caste (RJD) alliance are calculating along the caste ladder. Caste appears to have been inter-refactor to be able to win the state elections and lated with class, to an extent. With time and have supported the demand for the publica- the passing of several vicissitudes, the mobiltion of a particular unpublished caste census. isation and deserved opportunities for one’s They have further accused the Bharatiya social uplift came under severe strain. Caste

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Madhya Pradesh CM under pressure CLOSE on the heels of the Supreme Court deciding to hear the petitions relating to the Vyapam scam, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced belatedly for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe. While the State government has maintained that 25 people related to the scam have died, the Opposition alleged that the total number of such deaths had reached 48. The Congress, however, dubbed Chouhan’s decision as a political gimmick and did not trust the CBI alone to conduct a fair probe unless it is monitored by the Supreme Court. The critics feel that it is the MP government’s way of hoodwinking the people. The Finance Minister said there should be an independent probe. All is well as of now and if better council prevail if the CBI inquiry is free and fair. Ultimately a solution has been reached to silence the opposition and the people suffered the most in the Vyapam scam. Under pressure,

Environ dept. in doldrums

Activists of Youth congress during a protest near BJP office in New Delhi on Wednesday demanding the resignation of MP Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and CBI probe into the death of the people linked with Vyapam scam Chouhan has already fallen prey THE Shivraj Singh Chouhan government in Madhya Pradesh to the CBI inquiry. — Jayanthy S. Maniam, Sion (MP) can no more afford to re main unruffled by the suspicious India. The Leptospirosis problem in Mumbai is manifold. The issues on hand range from prevention and testing to diagnosis and treatment. Before the onset of monsoon, BMC took some interest to prevent people getting Leptospirosis in the city. Emphasis was given for the major role to be played in case of water borne diseases. Such types of preventive measures could not help out the cause as two people died in Mumbai and there were 15 cases of reported infection of this dreaded disease. BMC is not taking adequate measures and precautions to prevent influx of rats during monsoon season in Mumbai. Hospitals are not fully equipped with medicines and the best way of treatment are not available to give people more confidence.

APROPOS 'BMC's Environment dept disabled: Shubha Raul' (ADC, July 7), the ex-mayor's findings reveal that the BMC environment department is being neglected for years in respect of its running with the help of proper staff and providing the laboratory facilities to monitor the city environmental pollution etc. Mumbai is one of the most polluted cities in the country, wherein if the monitoring devices are missing, which certainly reflects on the BMC administration's negligence and alarming reluctance on such a vital issue. It is good to observe that the ex-Mayor has brought out this serious issue to the BMC's notice. Now BMC should swing in to action to ensure that the testing fa— C.K. Subramaniam, Sanpada cilities are restored along with appropriate staffing of the laboratory set up to daily monitor the degree of pollution of water, air and THE other day I read an article in other hazardous pollutants ASAP. — Bikram Banerjea, Mumbai the newspapers about a teenage girl who was forcibly taken to the fields in her village and gang raped by DAY by day, our water bodies are four men who she could clearly getting deteriorated due to garbage identify. But when she went to the and weeds. Oxygen conpolice station to register her comOF tent to sustain fishes, etc. LETTER plaint, the police refused to register THE DAY thereby reduces, and it, as they are known to the rapists. causes their deaths. In turn, birds The medical report of the girl too which are dependent on fish face showed that she was raped. Her extinction. It is high time our water family had no money to take the bodies are protected, and steps matter to court. This clearly shows taken by government and people at how corrupt our police officers are. large to keep them pure and polluI too have suffered at the hands of tion free. Nature's miracle, can be the police on several occasions on gauged from the fact that in spite of account of no fault of mine and the an entire pond being overtaken by police wouldn’t register my comweeds, a little bit which remains, plaint. — Jubel D’Cruz, Dombivili sustains a family of beautiful ducks, with little ducklings. Moral: give nature its space, it is capable of rejuvenation. — S. Venkatnarayan, Matunga AN astrophysicist has propounded that the process of evolution is predetermined and not a random one as is being hitherto presumed. That THE number of Leptospirosis cases means, he continues, that the ETs in the city are on the rise in the may actually exist elsewhere in the Mumbai belt ever since monsoon universe, and may be looking very set in the commercial capital of much like humans only. That

means, if in the distant future, we the earthlings, are able to establish contact with the aliens, a stage may be set up even for inter-galactic marriages too. However, such an eventuality may pose a problem for the puritans, viz., how to match the individual horoscopes.

deaths of over 40 persons with clear links to the Vyapam scam. Chouhan has consistently played down the unexplainable deaths, claiming that not every death can be connected to the Vyapam scam. With two unnatural deaths in successive days — a journalist on Saturday and a doctor on Sunday — the number of whistle-blowers, accused and witnesses, who are dying raise reasonable doubts about a coverup. The official attempt to slot these deaths as accidents, suicides and health problems has not found traction with the families. Throughout all this, the MP government has refused to consider a CBI probe and alluded to the Special Task Force (STF) probe monitored by the MP high court to wash its hands of the case. State governments treat law and order as an unbreachable state subject and routinely reject demands to entrust criminal investigations to the CBI, especially those with political overtones.

Hrithik Roshan dance and music combination will pave way for other singers too. — K.V. Raman, Malad

Unwed mother’s privilege

best of form in recent times, but can be masters on home soil. This series is great advertisement for Test cricket.

IN a landmark decision Supreme Court came to the rescue of an unwed mother who is opposed to naming the biological father of her child, by directing a local court to recall an earlier order and decide afresh her plea that she be declared the guardian without any notice to the father. From this we understand that the welfare of the minor child is more important than the rights of an uninvolved father, observes Supreme Court. Citing various civil and common law precedents across the globe, a two-judge bench made the point clear. The court's verdict came on the plea of a single unwed Christian mother who wanted to make her child nominee for all purposes. In case of unwed mothers, the authorities may only require her to furnish an affidavit and must then issue the birth certificate.

— Altaf H Ladiwala, Bandra

— Murigatherry Jayanthy, Kharghar

— Bhagwan Thadani, Pune

Hrithik treat for fans

IT is an established fact in Bollywood that Hrithik Roshan besides being an extremely good actor is a mind-blowing dancer too. It is also ONE of the oldest cricket rivalries said that a good dance and a good gets underway, as England take on song makes a amazing combinathe Australians in the battle of the tion. Interestingly Hrithik Roshan Ashes. So will Clarke Cook England? will be dancing to the tunes of It's been 14 years now that the Kan- singer Yo Yo Singh in the latter’s garoos have not tasted Ashes glory album the shoot which is to comon English soil. The conditions in mence very soon. Hrithik’s and Yo England are seamy and the ball Yo Singh’s innumerable fans spread moves like a banana, so it will be in- all over the country and across the teresting to see how the Australians seven seas will be delighted at the tame the swing. England on the combination and it’s for sure that other hand have not been in the Hrithik Roshan and Yo Yo Singh’s — Arun Malankar, Santacruz

Will Oz decimate England?

Pakistan's sinister designs Pakistan's threat to nuke India is nothing new so to say. The country which took its birth sheerly out of religious hatred always spewed venom against India, the land of Kafirs. Their slogan since 14th August, 1947 has been “Haske Liya Pakistan, Ladke Lenge Hindustan”. Nuclear reactors at Kahuta and Chasmashahi have been strategically located close to Indian border. In the event of the IAF attacking them in future, the radioactive fallout will mostly spread to the Indian side of the border. — Arun Malankar, Santacruz

Police complicity condemnable

Process of evolution

Lepto creeping into city

Indian hockey needs professionalism! INDIA had already qualified for the Rio Olympics next year by virtue of being Asian games champions but our hockey teams unimpressive show in the recent Hockey World League where our team received a drubbing at the hands of Belgium and Great Britain is a matter of grave concern. Our hockey standards are on the decline over the years and our boys simply do not match with the physical fitness levels and fast paced hockey played by the European nations today. Our hockey team is talented but the motivation and fitness levels to excel at international levels are missing. There is not much money in hockey and not many talented players want to pursue serious hockey as a career. We don't even have top level astro turfs in our country and not many cities have these facilities across India. Foreign coaches too run away pre-

There is a wealth of talent in Indian hockey which needs to be tapped and with professional management, things can change for the better maturely for various reasons, Indian talent too is given stepmotherly treatment by the authorities. But things can change for the better with proper management since India has the

talent to excel. Hockey is not just an sport but art as well and let us keep our fingers crossed and hope 'Aache Din' are not too far away for Indian hockey! — S.N. Kabra, Goregaon

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‘MAGIC PEN’ PROVES Mother orchestrates daughter's kidnap TRAGIC FOR VICTIM to live a happy life with live-in-partner

By Tariq Khan

sing a unique pen whose specially made ink disappears on paper without leaving a trace after being exposed to concentrated light, three conmen rewrote two cancelled cheques given by a woman and encashed them for an amount of Rs.80,000. The Dadar Police say, the accused had called the woman promising her a cheap loan, provided that her account has a minimum balance of Rs.1 lakh. The complaint has been filed by David Fernandes (36) husband of the victim Soniya (28), who are residents of Senapati Bapat Marg in Dadar (West). “The woman received a call from one Mahesh in June, who claimed to be from Kotak Mahindra Bank, and spoke about loans being offered at extremely low interest rates. Since the woman was in urgent need of money, she agreed to avail of the scheme, but was then told by Mahesh that her account would require a minimum balance of Rs.1 lakh,” said DCP (Zone V ) Mahesh Patil. Soniya stayed in touch with Mahesh over the next few days when he asked her to give him two blank

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cheques on the pretext of some administrative procedure, which she duly did. The accused then wrote ‘cancelled’ on the cheques in the standard diagonal fashion in front of the woman using the special pen. However, on June 13, the accused erased the ‘cancelled’ sign by holding a lighter at a certain distance under the cheques that caused the written matter to completely disappear and then rewrote the cheques with amounts of Rs.35,000 and Rs.45,000 on two of the 'cancelled chques'. They encashed it the same day even as the victims realized the fraud and reported it to the police. Police arrested Kamlesh Gautam Tambe (30), Shrimant Gorakh Bhosale (34), Manoj Mishra (30) from Chembur, Badlapur and Sion areas on Monday and Tuesday. “The pen was procured from Delhi. Tambe played a greater role in the scam since he was incharge of making the calls, speaking to victims, collecting the blank cheques, encashing them and then withdrawing the money to be distributed amongst the other accused,” DCP Patil added.

Dr. Nagji K. Rita is seen receiving the degree of Hon. Doctor of Philosophy &amp; Gold Medal of Trinity WorldUniversity of UK from Prof. Dr. Suresh Prasad Singh, Former Vice Chancellor of VKS University. This eventwas held at Kolkata, the Asian Headquarter of Trinity World University ,on 1st July 2015.Dr. Nagji K. Rita is the Chairman of Inventure Growth &amp; Securities Ltd, a listed company, as well asFortune Group. He was also a director of Governing Board of Bombay Stock Exchange.

Lyricist Shabbir Ahmed was in tears of joy when Salman Khan invited him on stage at audio release of Hindi film Bajrangi Bhaijaan.His latest song Aaj Ki par ty from Hindi film Bajrangi Bhaijaan released yesterday at J W Marriot

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band who works as an electrician couldn't find her, so wo days after the mother Poonam lodged a complaint of a kidnapped girl in with the police about her kidKamothe dramtically napping but later changed changed her statement and her statement and said that said that her daughter was her daughter had robbed not kidnapped, but ran way Rs.10,000 and fled. from home after stealing Suresh Mengde, Deputy Rs.10,000 from her purse, the Commissioner of Police Kamothe police have solved (DCP), Crime said, “The most the case and found that the shocking part about this incimother herself was the mas- dent is that the girl’s mother, termind behind her daugh- Poonam herself planned her ter's so-called kidnapping, daughter’s kidnapping, so for the sake of her live-in that she could lead a happy partner. married life. We have arrested On July 3, ten-year-old the woman, her second husPriyanka Gupta was 'al- band and his friend.” legedly' kidnapped from her Mengde added, “Teams home in Pushpasangam were formed to trace the girl building in sector 12. and one of our teams went to Poonam Gupta, the mother Jaunpur in Uttar Pradesh of Priyanka, after searching where the family originally for Priyanka along with hus- hails from. There our officer

Continued from pg 1 « in Vyapam scam and deaths of people allegedly related to it. "The Attorney General (AG) on instruction states that MP govt has no objection whatsoever for transferring the investigation of criminal cases relating to Vyapam scam to the CBI and the cases related to deaths of those allegedly connected with the scam for free and fair probe. "We appreciate the stand of the AG. In view of the above we transfer investigation of all criminal cases relating to Vyapam scam and death of people allegedly related to it, to CBI," the bench, also comprising Justices Arun Mishra and Amitava Roy, said. The court was hearing a clutch of petitions filed by Congress leader Digvijay Singh, whistle blowers in the scam Ashish Kumar Chaturvedi and Prashant Pandey, besides AAP leader Kumar Vishwas and a group of lawyers.

Death of witness Even as the apex court ordered a CBI probe, reports came in from Bhopal of a special court having been informed about the death of yet another witness in the scam. The Special Task Force of MP police, which hitherto investigated the scam, told the court that Sanjay Singh Yadav, aged around 35, died from illness at a private hospital in Bhopal on February 8. According to his family, he was suffering from Hepatitis-B. Congress had claimed yesterday that 49 people connected to the scam had lost their lives so far.

SC: No remark on Guv The Supreme Court, while issuing notices relating to the Governor that are returnable after four weeks, refrained

came to know that Poonam’s first husband committed suicide when he learned that of her extra-marital affair with one Mustaffa. Both Poonam and Mustaffa came to live in the city with their two girls, but she did not inform us about her live-in partner. Our team got suspicious after learning about her previous marriage. We took details from her about her relatives and friends staying in Diva, Vashi, Chembur, Mankhurd and Kalwa.” “On the same day our other teams visited all these places and later we found Priyanka at Poonam’s brother's home in Chembur. Poonam revealed on interrogation that she did not want Priyanka to stay with her because she wanted to have a peaceful life

with her partner. On the day of the incident, she sent Priyanka out of the house and her stepfather Mustaffa, along with his friend Dinesh took the girl to Manasarovar station. The girl met a woman in the train and told her that she wanted to go to Diva where her cousin brother stayed. The woman dropped her at Diva and from there her cousin took her to their paternal uncle’s home in Chembur. Our officers Mullmvar, Pol, Sapre, Bhosale, Pujari, Salunkhe and Swati Shinde cracked this case,” informed Mengde. Mengde concluded saying that, “The girl told us that her mother treated her like a burden and hence she sent her out of the house to her uncle's home.”

Chouhan met yesterday, has refused any kind of help from the Madhya Pradesh government but demanded an imfrom making any remarks on legedly linked to it to the CBI. partial probe to ascertain the him when Kapil Sibal, apWelcoming the Supreme cause of his death. pearing on behalf of Digvijay Court decision to hand over After Chouhan visited the Singh demanded that Yadav the cases to CBI, both the grieving family to offer his demit office to maintain its parties hoped that the apex condolences, the deceased dignity. court will monitor the inves- journalist Akshay's sister "We are not going to say tigations. said, "The Chief Minister asanything on it," it said. "The victims have to be sured all possible help from Yadav's son Shailesh, an given justice. It is very impor- the MP government. He even accused in the case who was tant for the Chief Minister to offered me a job at the Madalleged to have accepted step down for proper investi- hya Pradesh Bhawan in bribe for rigging Vyapam ex- gations to take place. It would Delhi, besides monetary amination to favour some be proper that the Chief Min- help." candidates, was the most ister resigns as the control of Akshay's mother, however, high-profile person linked to police is with him as of today. said the family needs nothing the scandal to have died mys- If he gets a clean chit, then he but a thorough probe in this teriously. His body was found can come back," Congress matter. at his father's lucknow resi- spokesperson Tom Vadakkan "When he left home, he dence in March this year. was healthy, fit and fine. What said. A beleagured Chouhan, He added that the Chief happened all of a sudden that whose credibility has been Minister in his letter to the he died a mysterious death. severely dented following the High Court has not talked of We don't need any help but scam, hailed the apex court's the deaths in the case. just a fair probe which can asorder, saying,"I welcome it "We welcome the Supreme certain the cause of the death wholeheartedly. There was a Court decision. We wanted of my son," she said. burden on my heart." the Supreme Court to moniSpeaking to journalists in tor the case and we hope it Bhopal, Chouhan said he monitors it," he said. would request the CBI to Speaking in the same vein, begin investigation at the AAP spokesperson Ashish earliest "so the truth comes Khetan said after the Welcoming the Supreme before the country, the peo- Supreme Court expressed its Court's decision to hand over ple, and justice is done". "dissatisfaction" on the in- probe into all Vyapam scam He rejected Congress' de- vestigation by the state agen- cases and related deaths to mand for his resignation. cies, Chouhan should resign. the CBI, Congress on Thurs"They ask for it (his resigna"Prima facie, the Supreme day said Madhya Pradesh tion) 5-6 times a day. Court has found substance in Governor Ram Naresh Yadav Reacting to the develop- all the allegations against should now tender his resigment Congress vice president Shivraj Singh Chouhan and nation on moral grounds. "We welcome the apex Rahul Gandhi took a dig at his government that so far Prime Minister Narendra this investigation carried out court's historic and bold deModi, saying" I have just one by the state agencies is not cision to hand over the Vyaquestion. Mr Prime Minister, satisfactory. The Supreme pam scam investigation to what you say must carry Court by transferring the case CBI. Besides, the Governor weight. to CBI has expressed its dis- should resign on moral satisfaction in the scam in- ground following a notice served to him," former Union vestigations so far. "Now the Chief Minister is Minister Suresh Pachouri told left with no moral authority PTI in Bhopal. The Supreme Court yesterto continue in his post," he Congress and AAP yesterday said. day ordered CBI probe into demanded the resignation of all Vyapam scam cases and MP Chief Minister Shivraj related deaths and also isSingh Chouhan saying he sued notice to the Centre, the had no moral right to conMadhya Pradesh government tinue in the post after the and the Governor on a plea Supreme Court decision to The family of deceased jour- seeking his removal over his hand over the probe into Vya- nalist Akshay Singh, whom alleged involvement in the pam scam and deaths al- Chief Minister Shivraj Singh scandal.

CBI probe in Vyapam scam

Governor Ram Naresh Yadav must resign

Cong, AAP: CM Shivraj Chouhan must resign

Journo's family refuse help from MP govt

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Something’S brewing! The craft beer trend has been growing in India, and there are now several places (and even a few microbreweries) around the city where you can sip on some refreshing options. The 48hrs Team tells you about the beer and where you can get it in Mumbai

QUeNCH YoUR tHiRst While The Irish House, San-Qi, British Brewing Company, blueFROG and Copa are some of the pubs that offer craft beers, the list goes on and on! We’re telling you where to get craft beer in the city and giving you a glance at what each place has to offer.

t’s been raining beer in Mumbai; and how! The latest trend doing the rounds is craft beer! Playing catchup with celebrated beer hubs such as Bangalore, New Delhi and Pune, the city may be the last metropolis in India to enter the craft brewing sphere, but no one’s worried about that. The trend of ordering a craft beer at a local pub is on the rise, and here to stay! Pankil Shah, owner of Woodside Inn and Woodside All Day Bar & Eatery, tells us, “Despite being the last metropolitan city to introduce locally brewed craft beer, people seem to have taken to guzzling them down.

They appreciate the variety in the style of beer that craft breweries offer them, especially considering most of the mainstream breweries only brew one type of beer — lager. However, people seem to be taking to newer beer styles such as wheat beer, stout, porter and even IPA (India Pale Ale), which, ironically, was actually made for India by the British.”

what is craft beer? The term craft beer is generally reserved for beer that has been brewed by a small brewery (a microbrewery, if you will) in a non-

mechanised process and one that’s served locally, although that definition has been stretched quite a bit since craft beer has evolved. And, while every beer is distinctive — with its own flavour and body — what makes craft beer different is that it is excitingly fresh. It is often said that craft beer is born out of pure passion as it uses only grain, hops, yeast and water and is free from additives and artificial products. Also, craft beer is generally characterised by experimentation, with flavours and smells that you won’t normally get from a conventional bottled variety.

the Barking deer, Lower Parel Flying Pig Belgian Wit A light, tangy beer with fresh orange peel, coriander and cumin seeds. Bombay Blonde Ale A crisp beer with German and Czech noble hops that balance the bitterness. Barking Deer India Pale Ale This ale packs a bitter punch and has a pleasant, citrusy aroma. Prices `275 onwards

How it’s made If local breweries can make it, brewing craft beer must be simple, right? Wrong! The process is actually pretty complex. Shailendra Bist, co-owner at Independence Brewing Company, explains the method. n Grain Milling: Malt is milled to expose the sugary liquid (wort) for extraction. This milled malt is called grist. n Mashing and lautering: The grist is then mixed with warm water so that the enzymes present in it are converted into starch sugars. For this, the temperature schedule has to be carefully controlled because it is a delicate process. In lautering, sweet wort is then extracted from the mash. n Boiling: Wort is boiled and hops (rare and expensive flowers) are added into it during this process. The bitterness and flavour obtained from the hops is determined by the quantity of hops and the duration for which it is left in the

boiling beer. Boiling sterilizes the beer while controlling its flavour and maintaining clarity. n Filtering/cooling: The remains of hops and coagulated protein material are removed from the boiled wort. It is then cooled to a temperature suitable for yeast growth. n Fermentation: Yeast is added to the wort along with flavour compounds to ferment its sugars into alcohol. The taste of the final concoction is based on the strain of yeast, temperature and on the brewing time. n Conditioning and serving: The fermented beer is then filtered to remove excess yeast and left to be conditioned. It is at this time that the flavour in the beer increases as it matures. After this, it is then carbonated with CO2 and finally, the craft beer is ready to be served.

the white owl, Lower Parel Ace A mild apple and champagne apple cider. Torpedo An American pale ale, this has strong citrus flavours with a hint of bitterness. Paulina A Kölsh beer with mild apple and pear flavours. Shadow An English Porter, with strong roast and mild, chocolate flavour. Prices `285 onwards

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Flamboyante, Cuffe Parade

woodside, Colaba and andheri

White Zen A German-style wheat beer with hints of banana and clove. Doppelganger A German-style dark wheat beer that is similar to the White Zen except for its dark appearance and malty character. Prices `220 (glass) `625 (pitcher)

Belgian Witbier Beer made from pilsner, wheat malts and oats. Four Grain Saison Made using four different grains. Rye Pale Ale This has a generous dose of rye malt and is exclusively available at Woodside in Andheri and Colaba. Prices `265 onwards

olive Bar & Kitchen, Bandra White Zen A refreshing German-style wheat beer. Summersault IPA An India Pale Ale made with caramel malt and all-American hop, plus quintessential Indian spices for a distinct pine and citrus aroma. Doppelg 'a' nger Dark beer with a luscious mouth-feel. Prices `370 each

Brewbot, andheri Skywalker A light Kölsch beer with subtle flavours. Floating Head A full-bodied and malty beer. Mojo Rising A pale ale with a caramel malt flavour. Black Mamba A Chocolate Oat Cream Stout that’s fullbodied, smooth and creamy on the palate. Prices `200 (330ml), `300 (500ml)

doolally, Bandra

the Good wife, BKC

Apple Cider A sparkling combination of French Champagne yeast cavorts with Himachal belle apples. Rauchbier Inspired by single-malt whiskey, this is made from smoked malt. Altbier A German-style top-fermented ale. Prices `250 for a glass

Diablo An Irish red ale with a mild, caramel flavour. Halcyon A German Hefeweizen, this beer has a good balance of bitter and sweet. Torpedo An American pale ale, this one is for those who love a strong citrus flavour. Prices `281 onwards

iBaR, Bandra White Zen A refreshing German-style wheat beer. Lost Monday A crisp Belgian-style Golden Ale. Doppelganger Inspired from the classic Dunkelweizen, a dark wheat beer. Prices `250 onwards

Boveda, Lokhandwala Diablo An Irish red ale with a mild roast aroma. Halycon A German Hefeweizen (hay-fuh-vevt-sssenn) with a banana and clove flavour and a fruity aroma. Shadow A moderate-bodied English Porter, with a strong roast aroma and mild chocolate flavour Prices `235 (330ml), `355 (500ml)

Café Nemo, worli Jamjar diner, Versova Bonobo, Bandra Doppelganger A German-style dark wheat beer. Summersault An India Pale Ale with a combination of American hops and Indian spices. White Zen A refreshing German-style wheat beer. Prices `248 (excluding taxes)

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« CAMPING TRIP LADAKH

Camp to Ladakh Anindra Siqueira tells you about the BNHS’s ten-day trip to Ladakh this August

he BNHS is organising a camp to Ladakh, which is scheduled for next month. The land safari starts at Leh Airport, which you will have to get to on your own and will allow you to explore the lakes, a high-altitude desert and even a national park in Ladakh. Don’t let the high altitude fool you; there’s a variety of animals to see, including the golden eagle, the bearded vulture, the little owl, the Tibetan sandgrouse, the fire-fronted serin, Brandt’s mountain-finch, the Himalayan blue sheep, the mountain stoat, Royle’s pika and the Himalayan marmot. And, who could forget the rare, dazzling Apollo butterfly. Isaac Kehimkar, deputy director (Natural History) at BNHS, tells us, “Ladakh — it’s never enough! The stark, rugged landscape makes it seem as though you’re on another planet. It’s a photographer’s dream location and coming across a pair of the rare black-necked cranes or those handsome Kiang stallions is unforgettable! Running after the elusive Apollo butterflies left me breathless at 18,000 feet on the Khardunlga pass. It stands out from my all other travel experiences.” Price `41,500 for members and `42,700 for non-members When August 15 to 25 Where Leh Airport, Leh District Jammu & Kashmir Contact 22871202/ 22821811/ www.bnhs.org

« EVENT

>> The BNHS’ trip to Ladakh will give you a chance to explore its lakes and the desert

RISER AT BONOBO, BANDRA

ickstart your weekend with Bonobo, where LA-based producer Daedalus and EZ Riser will be performing live. This is Daedalus’s first tour in India and he is known for combining different genres such as Hip-Hop, Bossa Nova and House. EZ Riser, a solo project by Sohail Arora, will have you grooving to his cutting edge Electronica and Base House. Anup Gandhi, partner at Bonobo, tells us, “With the popular music scene in the city, we aim to bring something new for music lovers and for our regulars. This Friday, we bring in you Daedelus, all the way from Los Angeles. When Tonight, from 9pm onwards Where Bonobo, 2nd Floor, Kenilworth Mall, Phase 2, Off Linking Road, Bandra (w) Contact 26055050

« EVENT MONSOON CAMPING WITH LETSCAMPOUT

etsCampOut’s monsoon campsite in Lonavala is surrounded by a lush green valley that overlooks the Sahyadris, making it a perfect weekend getaway with friends and family. You can choose from a wide variety of activities such as waterfall rappelling, zip lining and trekking. Mellow campers can enjoy the romantic beauty of the campsite, along with a barbeque and a bonfire. Along with this, LetsCampOut will also arrange dinner and breakfast, which will include signature rustic dishes and feature a barbeque grill, offering both vegetarian and nonvegetarian preparations. Abhijeet Mhatre, founder and director of LetsCampOut, says, “Monsoon is the perfect time of the year to witness the wilderness and beauty of nature. Whether it’s the environment, the clouds and mist or the climate, every aspect of natural beauty is at its peak. At LetsCampOut, our idea of monsoon camping is to provide you with an unwinding experience to discovering this wilderness.” The camp will take place over one night and two days. Price `2,500 (plus taxes) for adults and `1,250 (plus taxes) for children (12-years-old and below) When July 4 and 5 as well as July 11 and 12 Where Near Tungarli Dam, Lonavala Contact www.letscampout.com

HUNT AT BANDRA

ome Place Else is gearing up for another scavenger hunt in Bandra. The event will uncover the hidden secrets of Bandra, from culture and art to history and food. Some Place Else is an off-beat travel company known for curating weekend getaways from Mumbai and arranging fun events in the city. Their idea is to escape from the mundane and indulge in enriching experiences. Ritika Saraf, founder of Some Place Else, says, “Everyone loves Bandra, and they all think they know it well! The Curious City Challenge is not about the best fine dining restaurants or pubs in the city. The idea is to experience the place, see it in a different light, find out more about the places we’re aware of and discover new places too! And, since we don’t allow friends to be on the same team, this is a great way to meet new people! A fun Sunday evening, we promise.” Tickets `385 When July 12, from 5pm onwards Where Bandra — participants will be called and informed of the venue Contact www.insider.in/event/thecuriouscity-challenge-bandra

« EVENT DAEDALUS AND EZ

MANHATTAN SHORT anhattan Short, organised in association with Pocket Films and Vivanta by Taj, is a platform for aspiring Indian filmmakers. The film festival calls on directors to submit short films and documentaries on its website, where the general public can then watch them and vote for the ones that they like. Festival director Nicholas Mason says, “This year’s edition is all set to take the competitive spirit to new heights. May the best Indian films win, and make it to the global top 10 this time!” When Short films and documentaries to be submitted by July 31 Contact www.manhattanshortindia.com

« EVENT SCAVENGER

>> Experience the perfect get away with LetsCampOut’s monsoon camp at Lonavala

« EVENT STAND UP GUYS AT CAFÉ NEMO

id your mid-week blues goodbye with a little laughter! Café Nemo brings you a series of stand-up comedy acts, filled with tons of sarcasm. Navin Noronha, from Culture Shoq, a company that curates the Wednesday Comedy Nights at Café Nemo, says, “People are now aware that stand-up comedy is about more than just comedians making them laugh. In India, comedy has become a medium to resonate with the common man. So, we cannot have enough comedy nights in Mumbai! Our plan is to cultivate an entirely new generation of standup comedians in the long run. Each comedian has his/ her own brand of humour, which they use to get their ideas across.” You can look forward to a sarcastic Sindhi show with Bhavish Ailani, who will crack you up with his uncanny knack of observational humour, and Sundeep Sharma, who will showcase his award-winning work. Entry `250 When July 15, from 8.30 pm onwards Where Cafe Nemo, 329/A Thadani House, Opposite Indian Coast Guard, Worli Contact 24379841

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WEEKEND PLANNER

FOOD & DRINK

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sunday brunCh aT asado

GeT your drinkaThon on every Thursday

Don’t know what to do on a lazy Sunday afternoon? Well, you can head to Asado, where they’ve introduced their Sunday brunches, which include dim sums, sushi and waffles along with soups, salads, grills and burrito bowls. Trimaan Singh Chandok, owner of Asado The Grill, says, “We decided to introduce the weekend brunch at Asado, which gives our customers the lightness of breakfast and the wholeness of lunch, with a wide variety of choices. The brunch will be open on both Saturday and Sunday with live preparations such as dim sums, sushi and waffles, served along with a plethora of dishes inspired by different countries from around the globe.” Where Manorama Chambers, Near Gaity Galaxy Junction, SV Road, Bandra (w) Contact 65686666

Mediterranean restaurant Aqaba is offering their range of wines at reduced prices every Thursday. And the best part is that the timings will be suitable for most office goers! Aditya Parekh, Director, Aqaba, says, “The Thursday Drinkathon is a platform that allows people to meet their colleagues, friends and acquaintances after work for a drink. We want our guests to let their hair down and enjoy themselves. And we believe that offering drinks at prices that are just marginally above what they would pay at a retail shop will allow them to do just that!” The Thursday Drinkathon has drinks priced below `150 and includes several types of wine and sangria. When July 16, after your work hours Where Aqaba, Club House, Lower Parel Contact 61512222

monsoon ColleCTion from melissa shoes

If you’re looking for some super stylish monsoon footwear, look no further than Melissa Shoes, because they are out with their latest collection, Melissa Star Walker. The collection features an amalgamation of colours and designs that are sure to make these shoes your best bet for the rains. Maya Goel, distribution head of Melissa India, tells us, “Melissa is made from Melfle, a patented material that is non-toxic and recyclable. It is also infused with a scent of raspberry. Our latest collection is the perfect option for monsoon.” Where www.melissashoes.co.in Contact contact.melissaindia@apeego.com

monsoon brunCh aT asilo

Chef Cyrus Irani and his team have prepared an array of brunch classics such as pancakes, waffles, flat breads, cheese platters, chicken satays, cold cuts and salads for a new monsoon bruch menu. They also have new flavours such Josper Specials, a Live Jambalaya Station (a Creole/French rice dish) and Robata Grills as well as a vast spread of desserts. There’s also a live saxophonist and DJ to keep you in the groove. Sanam Sippy, Brand Director, Asilo, says, “The luxurious designer cabanas make the perfect venue for a private celebration over brunch with your table having its own butler service.” The brunch is priced from `1850 onwards. When Ongoing, from 12.30pm onwards Where Asilo, Palladium Hotel, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel Contact 61628031

Monsoons bring with them a craving for something comforting, and nothing beats a plate of hot pakodas and chai! So, The Bombay Canteen has decided to give you what you want! They have introduced a special menu dedicated to chai and pakodas for this season. Indulge in their delicious Sandwich Pakodas, Begun Bhajawedges and Kerala Fried Chicken. Yash Bhanage, partner at The Bombay Canteen, tells us, “Eating crispy pakodas with hot chai is such a quintessentially Indian thing to do during the monsoons. We didn’t want this to be limited to homes and street-side joints, and so we made a special menu, adding our own little fun touches to traditional pakodas.” When Ongoing, from 4pm to 7pm Where The Bombay Canteed, Process House, opp Power House, Kamala Mills, S.B Road, Lower Parel Contact 49666666

Warm up WiTh Chai, Coffee & Grubshub @ aqua

Are you a fan of Goan cuisine? Then you’re in luck — Hotel Marine Plaza is hosting a Goan food fiesta for the next ten days. The festival will be hosted by Vasco Silveira, chef and proprietor of Horseshoe, a restaurant situated in the Latin quarter of Panjim. You can enjoy a scrumptious buffet spread of non-vegetarian and vegetarian dishes at this festival. Parvez Sheikh, F&B manager, Hotel Marine Plaza, tells us, “Our intention for organising Goan Food Feista is to celebrate the journey of the community with outstanding authentic culinary preparations, which are presented to our guest with a touch of regional Goa. Chef Vasco, who has flown in from Goa to host the festival, will bring to you some exotic dishes along with some mouth-watering deserts of Goa.” When Up to July 19 Where Hotel Marine Plaza, 29, Marine Drive, Churchgate Contact 22851212

monsoon deliGhTs aT seven kiTChens, palladium

Seven Kitchen has introduced a special monsoon menu that you indulge in a feast fit for the current season. The special monsoon menu will be available from 3.30pm to 7pm every day and includes vegetarian treats such as Subz Pakoda, Punjabi Samosa Chole, Aloo Chole Kulcha and Dahi Bhalla, and non-vegetarian delicacies such as the Elaichi Gulab Jamun with Rabdi or an exotic Gulkand Kulfi. Chef Rahul Kaushik of Seven Kitchens says, “Monsoon is the perfect time to indulge in these comfort foods. These preparations are hearty and bring back memories of the monsoons gone by.” When Ongoing, from 3.30pm to 7pm Where Seven Kitchens, Palladium Hotel, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel Contact 61628422

baarish ka menu aT The bombay CanTeen

enjoy a Goan food fiesTa

SHOPPING

Aqua at Hotel Sun-n-Sand has brought out its monsoon delicacies. A range of Indian as well as continental snacks are available, and you can also indulge in their Oklahoma Fries and the Potatoes Cheese Shotz. Satish Fernandes, executive assistant manager for F&B at the Sun-n-Sand Hotel, says, “Monsoon is incomplete without hot tea and lip-smacking snacks to indulge in! Sun-n-Sand brings you the new Chai, Coffee & Grubshub menu, which features an authentic and modern twist on dishes such as Binjori Samosa, Aqua Vada Pav and Potatoes Cheese Shotz.” When Up to September 30, from 4pm to 6.30pm Where Aqua — 24 hours Coffee Shop, Sun-n-Sand Mumbai, Juhu Contact 26201811 / 66938888

ART

Designer Jyoti Sachdev Iyer has come up with a monsoon-inspired collection, which comprises of a kurta, a sequenced sharara, a gold tulle anarkali and a shimmer drape. Jyoti says, “Every design has inspired by the beautiful monsoon season. The materials used blend well with the theme and brings out the story I want to tell.” The collection is priced at `2,900 onwards. When Ongoing, from 11am to 8pm Where Fuel, Chowpatty view building, Opp. Sukh Sagar, Sandhurst bridge, Grant road; Ensemble, Great Western Building, Shahid Bhagat Singh Rd, Fountain; and Amaara, Quality house, Kemps Corner Contact 23693131(Grant Road), 40564800 (Fountain), 23872537 (Kemps Corner)

OTHER fresh blueberry Culinary demonsTraTion by ranveer brar

If, like us, you love blueberries, visit Godrej Nature’s Basket in Andheri, to get a firsthand experience of their blueberry workshop with celebrity chef Ranveer Brar. You can learn how to make delicious parfaits, waffles and srikhand, all with blueberries! “Blueberries are a true superfruit, they are packed with nutrition and antioxidants. The recipes showcase the versatility of this fruit and the ability to pair with spices. Nature’s Basket stocks blueberries all throughout the year — in its dried and frozen forms — so you can enjoy these dishes any time you like.” When Today, from 4pm to 6pm Contact 26300714 Where Godrej Nature’s Basket, Ground Floor, Samartha Aishwarya CHS, Off K.L. Walawalkar Marg, Oshiwara, Andheri (w)

see The World in blaCk & WhiTe

Have you ever wondered why old, black and white images look so grand? Yes, they give us a glimpse of a time forgotten. But it’s also the restriction of visual tone that’s stunning. Art organisation PO10TIAL has set up an exhibition called Black & White Most Colourful with artwork from various artists including Annaraya Hangargi, Kuldip Karegaonkar, Akhilesh Kumar, Sandesh Khule and Mritunjay Kumar. Artist Akhilesh Kumar says, “The most colourful thing in the world is black and white; it contains all colours and at the same time, excludes all. Black is always elegant. It is the most complete colour in the whole world, made of all the colours in the palette, and is not a mere absence of colour. White is a shiny and affirmative thing, as fierce as red and as definite as black.” When Up to July 15 Where Artist’s Centre Art Gallery, Adore House, K. Dubhash Marg, Kala Ghoda Contact 9820754608 / 9820077325

Try on These shades of rain

nuTella Workshop aT palaTe Culinary sTudio

Get set for a class that revolves around a big jar of Nutella at the Palate Culinary Studio. Chef Rakhee Vaswani will teach you how to whip up indulgent desserts such as Nutella Swirl, Banana Bread, Nutella Cinnamon Roulade, Nutella Cheesecake and Pull-apart Nutella Cinnabons with glaze. Chef Rakhee tells us, “We’re very excited to conduct this workshop. Everyone likes Nutella and cooking with it is absolutely great because there’s so much you can experiment with!” price `2,800 When Today, 3.30pm Contact 9820295221 / 9322246080 Where Palate Culinary Studio, Santacruz (w)

CelebraTe your love for Travel WiTh The india diaries

Your chance to meet travel junkies and reputed travel bloggers and to participate in any sort of travel banter is here! Put your geographical skills to the test and participate in a travel quiz. To enrol, check The India Diaries (TID) Twitter account — @TheIndiaDiaries. “It is difficult to start your own venture at the age of 19. When I started out last year, I never thought The India Diaries would come this far. Being a social media enthusiast and a travel-lover myself, I had seen that people barely know about India and its hidden beauty. With the help of TID, I wanted to showcase just that. Thanks to the support of Lemon Leaf and the unflinching backing of an amazing team, I was able to plan this event. It will be an absolute delight to have my very first tweet-up at Lemon Leaf!”, says Sulagna Chatterjee, founder of The India Diaries. When July 11, from 4pm to 7pm Where Lemon Leaf, Andheri (w) Contact 8080809366

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MUMBAI | FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2015 >> The salon is the perfect place to switch up your hairstyle, as they have stylists who actually listen, and work around what you want

IT'S RAINING

SALES!

The rain is letting up a little, so now is the perfect time to get your shopping bags out, say Sara Shah & Purva Indulkar

eing fashionable and practical during the monsoon is tough, especially since attire that is both, usually costs the earth. But, end-of-season sales are here to save the day! Go ahead, treat yourself with some of our favourites!

Jashn Jashn has introduced an end-of-season sale that offers trendy outfits at discounts ranging from 11% to 51%, allowing you to buy extravagant items at affordable prices. The collection includes dress materials, kurtis, sarees, salwar suits, suit pieces, anarkalis and ethnic gowns. When Up to August 16 Where Jashn Stores, Pan India contact response@jashn.in

vans You’re lucky if you’re a Vans fan. They’ve introduced an endof-season sale of up to 60% off! Available in five cities, the sale includes an assortment of apparel, shoes, t-shirts and accessories that are up for grabs at great prices. When Ongoing WhereVans stores across Mumbai

The Road To happy locks As much as you would like to stick to your trusty neighbourhood hairdresser, Sara Shah tells you why you may want to consider switching over to the experts at Rikoshé Salon

I Being human Being Human is offering discounts of up to 50% off on all their styles, along with a flat 40% off on menswear and 50% off on women’s wear on all weekends. When Ongoing Where Infinity 2 Mall, Neptune Magnet Mall, Palladium, Phoenix Market City and R City Mall contact www.beinghumanclothing.com

corneliani Men have enough reason to be excited about end-of-season sales, because this Italian luxury men’s wear brand is offering a discount of up to 40% off on suits, jackets, shoes and accessories, made from the finest Italian fabric! When Ongoing Where The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Apollo Bunder contact 66311303

2divine Designer Sonya Vajifdar has collaborated with Dimple Nahar, for a collection of quirky raincoats in neon colours and pop-coloured ponchos. The new colour-drenched range includes items in eye-catching colours such as bright turquoise, cobalt blue and shocking pink. When Up to July 31 Where Dongarsi Road, Off Teen Batti, Walkeshwar contact 23672424/ 23672948

ritu kumar If you’re a fan of Ritu Kumar’s designs, you’re in luck because there’s a store-wide sale on all three of her brands that offers up to 70% off, along with flat discounts on tops, tunics, kurtis, saris and suits. When Up to July 15 here Ritu Kumar stores across Mumbai

think we can all agree that your relationship with your hairdresser is a love-hate one. In all my years of experimenting with salons across the city, I was still searching for one that truly understood what my hair needed. That is, until I visited Rikoshé Salon. Situated in the busy suburbs of Andheri, Rikoshé Salon is a quaint, swanky salon, curated by hair stylist, Rikhil Asrani — who is quite the charmer! The salon is located in a corner of one of the buildings on New Link Road in Andheri. Make sure you don’t miss it, since it’s squished between an apparel store and the back entrance of a building. As you walk into the salon, you will see that while it’s not fancy, it’s comfortable. Colours bounce off the walls, sitting pretty in the form of some brilliant artwork or the other. I took a quick tour of the two floors of the salon, and after a nice chat with

Rikhil, made my way to the ground floor, which was used to wash and steam hair. Getting your hair washed is always a pleasant experience — mainly because we all love the luxury of having it done by someone; other than ourselves. Once that was done, I made my way back to the first floor, where Rikhil and I had an engrossing chat about what styles suit my face. The reason it’s usually so hard for me to find a good hairdresser, is because I have wanted to move away from my regular haircut for a while now, and none of the hairdressers that I have been to have agreed with what I have had in mind. Things at Rikoshé were a bit different. I professed my desire to go shorter by getting a lob (a longer variation of the short bob). With small changes and after a few variations, Rikhil suggested we go for it (finally!). Once it was done, I was glad to see what

a brilliant job he had done. For all those who haven’t quite wrapped their heads around what the word Rikoshé means, it has been inspired by the English word, ricochet. The salon is also a training academy for hairstylists who have been trained under Rikhil’s expert guidance. To sum up my experience, I’d say that it was a refreshing change from run-offthe-mill commercial salons. You can rest assured, that your opinions about your own hair are not going to be dismissed by an all-knowing hair stylist, and it’s worth every penny you spend. I can definitely see myself going back in the near future! Where Rikoshé Salon and Academy, Shop 4, 5, 6 and 7, Twinkle Arcade, Next to Fusion Clothes, Andheri (w) contact 9820968578

« NEWLY LAUNCHED

Woodland advance cell Block Technology T-shirT

he Woodland Celliant t-shirt promises advanced cell block technology that makes t-shirt last more or less forever, has technology, which makes it comfortable and is said to enhance oxygen levels, recycle body heat into infrared energy and increase circulation. Oh, and it regulates body temperature too. Choc-o-bloc full of features, the t-shirt itself didn’t blow me away. I received a gorgeous colour, but it didn’t look like it would prevent sweat or keep me healthy. I still decided to give it a try, wearing it at least once a week. Whether it’s a psychological thing or because of its thermo-reactive minerals, it became a favourite. I did feel better when I

was wearing it, but I don’t know if it enhanced circulation or oxygen. What it did do, was regulate body temperature. Much like the attire most sporting brands are now introducing, the t-shirt passed the test outdoors as well as at the gym. It’s highly priced, but it’s extremely comfortable, more so than a lot of sweat-free, ‘comfort fit’ t-shirts. It didn’t fade in the wash, but I’d pin that down to good fabric. Does it last a lifetime? I’ll have to get back to you about that. Would I buy it again? Maybe not, but only because I don’t usually spend (`2,795) on a t-shirt. If you do, it’s comfortable, keeps you feeling great and is very well-fitting, so there’s no real downsides to picking one up!

Where All Woodland stores

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MUMBAI | FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2015

better with

beer! Mumbai seems to be revelling in beer culture, and we’re sure our story on page 13/14 has gotten you even more hooked to this idea! Adding to beer haunts around the city is The Beer Café. Katha Nauriyal made her way to its Mahim outlet to see what they have on offer

he minute we walked into The Beer Café, we knew we were in for a treat. We were greeted by a beer metre, which flashes the number of beer varieties they have on offer; there were thirty six when we visited. A quintessential beer café is the best way to describe The Beer Café. With its black and yellow décor and wooden furniture, it offers the affable ambiance that usually is a hit amongst beer lovers. With a clichéd blend of beer and sports at its base, The Beer Café hangs a big television screen for match screenings. It has a casual bar area, with large refrigerators like the ones at supermarkets, displaying an array of beers. Interestingly, resonating the café’s easy-going mood, the food and beverage menu was easy to read through. It even suggested what starters you can pair with your beer. However, their vegetarian section does need a little more brushing up. We began our feast with tasting portions of beer and beer cocktails. A variety of both dark and light, beginning with Doppelganger (`275), which despite being a dark wheat beer, brings in a surprisingly sweet tinge. Beer Mule (`325) on the other hand, is a sweet beer cocktail with hints of cucumber in it, that are quite refreshing. However, the Beerijito (`295) can be a disappointment for

people like me, who love both, beer and mojitos. Even though it was quite lemony, it contained very less sugar and hardly had any flavour. And, for those with a penchant for dark wheat beer, I recommend the Erdinger Mug (`495). Next up was a round of beer bites. The Kolhiwada Fried Chicken (`325) comprised of a well-tendered chicken served with Oriental sauce, making it a must-try! The Butter Garlic Prawns (`395) were quite appetising, crispy and not too spicy; suitable for most palettes. We were then served their thin crust pizzas. Carnivorous Treat (`475), a variety of chicken chunks served in basil and jalapeños, was a flavoursome, meaty pizza, and an absolute treat for chicken lovers! For vegetarians, their Garden Fresh Pizza (`345) is topped with fresh basil and vegetables and tasted just as good. We gorged on these treats with a pint of Asahi beer (`495) and a Blue Flip beer cocktail (`285). For those like me, who enjoy a refreshing, cool flavour, the latter will live up to your expectations! The main course took some time to arrive, but don’t they say that good things take time? We dug into a Veg Biryani (`295), which, to my surprise, was not a disappointment for my non-vegetarian palette. Served with crispy papad and raita, its wedges of beans,

Go biryan T

peas, and mint leaves made the freshness of the biryani palpable. But, what we loved most were the Beer Battered Fish & Chips (`395). Served with tartar sauce, this melt-inthe-mouth recipe is certainly worth every penny! It was cooked exceptionally well and was full of flavours. We ended our meal on a sweet note, with Blueberry Cheesecake (`175), which was light and toothsome, layered with plain cream cheese and blueberry jam. In a nutshell, The Beer Café is a great place for beer lovers to lounge around with a spread of beer variations and delicious food options. While the fact that they don’t brew their own beer could be a little disappointing, the café definitely deserves a visit. Where Plot 29/30, Shop 1-4, Mili CHD, T.H Kataria Road, Mahim Meal for two `2,000 (approximately) Contact 33814194

A brand that recently re-invented itself, Go Biryan offers a heady mix of biryanis that smelled so delicious, we couldn’t wait to try them the minute they reached us. Here’s how the dishes fared once the 48Hrs Team began to dig in

hey took Andheri by storm last year as Le Berian, and now they’ve got a new name and a new location with a menu that features new preparations as well as their old favourites. Go Biryan is now in Bandra, and offers a varied selection of biryani that you can order for a delicious lunch (pick the queen size), a meal for two (the king size) or even for a party (they also sell by the kilo). What did we think of the food? Take a look:

The boxes

The vegetarian options The one problem that we had with their vegetarian biryani options is that they tasted almost like their non-vegetarian preparations. This won’t be a problem for vegetarians, but for non-vegetarians looking for a few extra options, this will fall flat. That said, the Paneer Makhani Biryani (`220) was delicious. The Afghani Biryani (`190) however, was a little too salty, with excessive doses of spice. If it was to make up for the lack of meat, it failed us there!

The Mega Rolls and loaded Naan Pockets

Each biryani comes in either a king size or a queen size box— both of which offer good quantity. If you don’t have a huge appetite, the queen size will leave you full to the brim. The king size is perfect for two. The packaging is great — sturdy and easy to eat from.

While we were very impressed with the biryanis, the rolls failed to do anything for us. They were oily, didn’t taste good and neither the wrapping nor the filling was prepared well. The Paneer Makhani Pocket (`200) fared better than he Bhuna Chicken Roll (`200), especially since the paneer was succulent. However, we wouldn’t order either one again.

The non-vegetarian biryani Most of the non-vegetarian variants are well-cooked, practical and easy to dig in to, especially because of the smaller pieces of meat, which made it easy to eat on the go. The Chicken Tikka Biryani (`230) was a team favourite, although some of us found it a bit salty. The meat was juicy, tender and well-prepared. The Chicken Afghani Tikka Biryani (`240) was rather disappointing — the caramelised onions made it a little too sweet. However, once we got used to the slight sweetness, it was delicious enough to gobble up. The

>> The Blueberry Cheesecake at Beer Café is not heavy

Bohri-style Lamb Biryani (`280) was one of our favourites. Soft, succulent pieces of lamb combined with very flavourful rice... this would be our first order if we had to order again. The Butter Chicken Biryani (`250) took one of us closer home, so even though we’ve tasted better, it had the right balance of sweetness, and the flavour meets the mark. A tip to remember though is to mix the rice well so that you don’t get clumps of masala from the bottom.

The bottom line Would we order the biryani? Definitely! It’s delicious, easy on the stomach and you can pick flavours that suit you best. The rest of the menu unfortunately, did not impress us as much. Contact 26048844/ 69948844

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MUMBAI | FRIDAY, JULY 10, MUMBAI | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 03, 2015 2010

food with

Benefits

Food with Benefits recently wrapped up its 3rd edition! Yamini Walia spoke to chef Pooja Dhingra, who participated in the event, as well as Nachiket Shetye & Mangal Dalal, founders of Cellar Door Hospitality, to find out more

fter the success of its first two editions, Food with Benefits successfully concluded its 3rd edition and this time, it was even bigger and better! The culinary event, which raised funds for Teach for India, consisted of a series of unique dining

experiences, bringing the city’s finest chefs including Pooja Dhingra, Nachiket Shetye, Viraf Patel, Gresham Fernandes, Alex Sanchez, Irfan Pabaney and Jaideep Mukherjee together. We spoke to Pooja, Nachiket and Mangal, before we went, to find out more.

nachiket Shetye & Mangal Dalal n This is the 3rd edition of Food with Benefits. Tell

us how you decided to start the event! We conduct multiple food-based events — Restaurant Week (our flagship event), Chef’s Table Week and Cellar Door Kitchen, which organises pop-up restaurants with Indian and international chefs. Food with Benefits was conceptualised as our way to give back to the industry; where we raise as much money as possible for various charities and have multiple chefs who come together and build camaraderie, while contributing to a good cause.

>> Pooja Dhingra saw Food with Banefits as a big learning opportunity

n What kind of response did you receive for the

previous editions? We always receive a great response, with mostly sold out events. The concept this year is unique and is restricted to 12 covers per night. n Are you targeting any specific customer base?

We are not targeting any particular customer base, because we want the event to be accessible to everyone who wants to come and experience good food that is created by talented chefs from the city as well as help generate money for charity.

n Tell us how the event is organised.

This year’s event was different from what we have done in the past. Instead of organising one dinner, we spread the event over five evenings. Each of the four evenings featured a multiple course dinner, cooked by an individual chef, for 12 covers. This was followed by a gala dinner on Sunday evening, with multiple chefs serving one course each.

n What are your future plans?

The core features are to showcase the skills of multiple restaurants under one roof, encouraging chefs across the city to work together for a cause. Diners will be seated on community tables to share a unique culinary experience. We plan to organise two more events like this in this financial year.

>> Nachiket and Mangal founded Food with Benefits in order to raise money for various charities

Pooja Dhingra n How do you feel about being associated with five different chefs for

Food with Benefits? Were you excited or nervous? It’s extremely exciting to host and work with five of the most talented chefs that I know. I see things like this as a great learning experience! n What made you decide to associate with Food with Benefits?

Food with Benefits is an excellent programme, not only because it brings the best chefs of the city together, but also because it raises awareness and money for the charities that are supported by each chef. n What were you looking forward to most at the event?

Seeing the chefs in action! And meeting, interacting with, and welcoming people into my culinary studio. n Did you plan anything differently?

We had a lot of great food and very interesting dessert ideas lined up. Collaborating with different people ensures that you leave your comfort zone, which only leads to great things. n What are your future plans for the popular Le15 Patisserie? Is there

anything new that your customers can look forward to? We’ve just opened our 4th store in Mumbai, and we’re working on the 5th. My first book just won second place for pastry at the World Gourmand Cookbook Awards and I’m busy working on the second one. © Courier Publications Private Limited. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any manner, electronic or otherwise, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited.

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MUMBAI | FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2015

6th Sahyadri Cine Awards 2015 presented Doordarshan Kendra, Mumbai felicitated Marathi Cine Artists and Technicians every year by honoring them at the Sahyadri Cine Awards. This was the 6th year of Sahyadri Cine Awards 2015 where DD Sahyadri has to promote and applaud the Marathi Cinema for the excellent work done in the last one year. The independent Jury comprised of Film Producer & Director - Samruddhi Porey & editor producer Vidhyadhar Pathare, Producer-Director-Senior

Journalist Ramesh Salgaonkar, Senior Journalists – Sudhir Nandgaonkar & Dilip Thakur, Veteran Marathi Actress -Maya Jadhav, Retd. Doordarshan

THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN

Having bought a model ship, the Unicorn, for a pound off a market stall Tintin is initially puzzled that the sinister Mr. Sakharine should be so eager to buy it from him, resorting to murder and kidnapping Tintin - accompanied by his marvellous dog Snowy - to join him and his gang as they sail to Morocco on an old cargo ship. Sakharine has bribed the crew to revolt against the ship’s master, drunken Captain Haddock, but Tintin, Snowy and Haddock escape, arriving in Morocco at the court of a sheikh, who also has a model of the Unicorn. Haddock tells Tintin that over three hundred years earlier his ancestor Sir Francis Haddock was forced to scuttle the original Unicorn when attacked by a piratical forebear of Sakharine but he managed to save his treasure and provide clues to its location in three separate scrolls, all of which were secreted in models of the Unicorn. Tintin and Sakharine have one each and the villain intends to use the glass-shattering top Cs of operatic soprano. HBO, 9 p.m.

SOAPS & SERIALS

In tonight’s episode of Swaragini we will see, Ragini reluctantly helps Swara to get ready even though she is evidently upset with her. In spite of the mishap occurring, the engagement of Swara happens with Lakshya but he feels that something is off with Swara as she seems very preoccupied and reluctant. It looks to be that Ragini’s plan to cause Lakshya to doubt Swara is accomplished. And if that’s the case will Swara’s plan to prepone their wedding by manipulating the pandit be successful without the family’s knowledge? Color s, 9.30 p.m.

LANDS OF THE MONSOON

The wildlife and cultures around southern Asia have been shaped by one of the greatest phenomena on earth: the monsoon winds that sweep across this vast region, turning drought into deluge. All life is dominated by this rampaging weather system. From Tibet to northern Australia and India, this series makes an exhilarating journey through the lands of the monsoon. Discover y, 9 p .m.

HOW IT’S MADE

Have you ever wondered how things are made? HOW IT’S MADE finds out how the everyday objects people use become the things they are. Discover y Sci ence, 8 p.m .

PATCH ADAMS

Swaragini, Colors, 9.30 p.m.

TU MERA HERO

When a surprise visit puts Golu and Cheeni’s wedding at risk, it is entirely upto Titu to take the matter into control and fix it. Will the original Titu be able to do this, and will Panchi finally see what it is that makes her husband happy? Star Plus, 8 p.m .

FRESH OFF THE BOAT SEASON 1 EPISODE 8

A Chinese Jewish boy, Phillip Goldstein (Albert Tsai), is the new student at Eddie's school and they are paired up in all activities because of their race, even though Eddie does not like Phillip. Jessica immediately likes Phillip because he plays the cello and is a "good Chinese boy". Phillip and Eddie make a deal that if Eddie takes Phillip to see "Les Misérables" Phillip will go along with Eddie to the Beastie Boys concert. Star World, 8.30 p.m .

MOVIES OF THE DAY

Patch Adams is determined to become a medical doctor because he enjoys helping people. Unfortunately, the medical and scientific community does not appreciate his methods of healing the sick, while the actual patients, medical professors, and hospital nurses all appreciate the work *he* can do, because they are unable to do it. Star Movies, 9 p.m .

DEATH WARRANT

The Canadian policeman Louis Burke is assigned in a jail to investigate in some murders of prisoners and jailors. When in jail, Lois, using his outstandings martial arts is able to save his life and make himself respected in that violent world. At least, helped by two another prisoners, he succeded in finding the truth about the dreadful crimes. Zee Studio, 10.50 p.m.

PIRANHA

When flesh-eating piranhas are accidently released into a summer resort’s rivers, the guests become their next meal. Pix , 9 p.m .

DADANGG 2

Chulbul Pandey is transferred and promoted to Kanpur. He is happily married with Rajjo. Kanpur witness a lot of criminal activities daily and kidnapping, rape and murders are done in broad daylight. The main antagonist/villain is Baccha Bhaiyaa, politician and a strong contender for the upcoming elections and Chulbul Pandey sabotages his political image by revealing his immoral activities to the public, media and police force. Chulbul Pandey takes Baccha Bhaiya head on & remains ‘Dabang’ as always. Star Gol d, 8 p.m .

RAMAIYA VASTAVYA

Ram falls in love with Sona, who lives on the fields of Punjab. He follows her to her farm, where her elder brother challenges him to produce more seed on their fields. If he wins, he will be allowed to marry her. Zee Cinema, 9 p.m.

WAQT KI DEEWAR

Cruel and lustful Thakur Dayal Singh (Amjad Singh) brutally rapes Sarla (Nazneen), forcing her to commit suicide, leaving her young children, Vikram and Munna, homeless. Vikram and Munna try to stay together but are separated. Years later Vikram (Sanjeev Kumar) has taken to a life of crime with Ranvir, who unknown to Vikram, is none other than Thakur Dayal Singh. While assisting his friend, Peter (Paintal) to meet with his future wife, Ruby (Preeti Ganguly), Vikram meets with the ravishing Priya (Sulakshana Pandit), and both fall in love with each other. Meanwhile Munna found a place in the home and heart of the devout and kind-hearted Sher Khan (Pran), who now calls him Amar Khan. Amar (Jeetendra) grows up to a diligent Police Inspector. Fil my, 8 p.m .

EK THA TIGER

Ek Tha Tiger is a romantic thriller which tells the story of a Trin-

STAR PLUS

P.M. 2.00 Phir Bhi Na Maane Badtameez Dil 2.30 Mere Angne Mein 3.30 Suhaani Si Ek Ladki 4.00 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 4.30 Diya Aur Bati Hum 5.00 Ek Veer Ki ArdaasVeera 5.30 Mere Angne Mein 6.30 Suhaani Si Ek Ladki 7.00 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 7.30 Ye Hai Mohabbatein 8.00 Tu Mera Hero 8.30 Phir Bhi Na Maane Badtameez Dil 9.00 Diya Aur Bati Hum 9.30 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hain 10.00 Tere Shehar Mein 10.30 Dosti… Yariyaan… 11.00 Yeh Hai Mohabbatein

STAR WORLD

LODGING WITH LIONS

There’s a place in Africa where you can walk with lions. Where you can be part of the pride. And hundreds of volunteers have a chance to do just that! They’ve come from all over the world to work in this unique conservation program to see more lions hunting free in the wilds of Africa. And to engage with them like no one else on earth! There’s never a dull moment at Antelope Park. Animal Planet, 9 p.m.

TV TALK

Producer – Raviraj Gandhe and Music Composer, Singer – Milind Joshi. Actors Abhijeet Khandkekar and Mrunmayee Deshpande cohosted the 6th DD Sahyadri Cine Awards 2015. Addl. DG – Doordarshan Mumbai Kendra Mukesh Sharma said “With a spectacular range of Marathi films this year, the audience has been able to connect more with recent Marathi Cinema. Also the Marathi Films have managed to catapult themselves to an enviable position, mainly due to their novel

TODAY’S BEST VIEWING

SWARAGINI

Patch Adams, Star Movies, 9 p.m. ity College scientist suspected of selling missile technology secrets to Pakistan. The Indian government sends a secret agent, codenamed Tiger (Salman Khan), to find out about the professor‘s activities. Tiger falls in love with the professor’s caretaker Zoya (Katrina Kaif) who is studying at a fictional dance academy located at TCD, and together they embark on a roller-coaster journey that takes them from Dublin to Istanbul then to Kazakhstan and Chile. CVO, 9 p.m.

MANZIL

Ajay Chandra, a hard working and ambitious young man, who dreams of bigger things than a small job. He has dreams of starting his own business. One day he meets Aruna at a friends wedding and slowly fall in love. Aruna is daughter of a very successful lawyer. Ajay uses his rich friend’s car, apartment etc. to impress Aruna’s family, in the hope that he will succeed in his own business before they are married. However, Ajay falls prey to the cut throat competion in business and loses all his investment. He discloses everything to Aruna. Aruna is sympathetic to Ajay and loves him for what he is. However, Aruna’s lawyer dad turns down the marriage proposal and starts to prosecute Ajay for business fraud. Through his hard work and support from Aruna and his mother, Ajay is able to correct the wrong doings and is able to win over Aruna’s father. Zee Cl assic, 9 p.m.

INTERNATIONAL KHILADI — THE IRON MAN

TV GUIDE

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Young Amrita Goutham's parents bring home a poor and homeless youth from the streets of Hyderabad, and adopt him. Shortly thereafter her life is shattered when her parents are killed by this youth. Years later, she has grown up, and has a niece, Aishwarya. While being chased by some goons, a male named Aditya, comes to her rescue, and she falls in love with him. Amidst nation-wide kidnappings taking place allegedly at the hands of one Kaiser, she soon finds out that Aditya is none other than the one who killed her parents. Max, 9 p.m.

P.M. 2.00 The Mentalist 3.00 How To Get Away With Murder 4.00 Grey’s Anatomy 5.00 The Blacklist 6.00 The Mentalist 7.00 How To Get Away With Murder 8.00 Modern Family 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat 9.00 The Blacklist 10.00 The Mentalist 11.00 How To Get Away With Murder P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00

6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 10.00 11.00

ZEE CAFÉ

Desperate Housewives Grey’s Anatomy The Big Bang Theory The Secret Life of American Teenager Reign Grey’s Anatomy The Big Bang Theory Desperate Housewives Grey’s Anatomy Reign

SONY TV

P.M. 1.30 CID 6.30 Indian Idol Junior 8.00 Sankatmochan Mahabali Hanuman 8.30 Suryaputra Karn 9.00 Reporters 9.30 Dil Ki Baatein Dil Hi Jaane 10.00 CID 11.00 Crime Patrol-Satark 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

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We have decided to do work worth Rs 5 lakh crore in road sector and 1 lakh crore in shipping sector. In the next five years we will ensure employment to at least 50 lakh youth in the country.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari BUSINESS BRIEFS BSE Proposes Delisting Stocks Suspended For 7 Years

In a major clean-up exercise, top exchange BSE has proposed delisting more than 1,000 companies from its platform as trading in their shares have remained suspended for more than seven years for various penal reasons. A proposal in this regard has been set by Asia's oldest bourse, which yesterday completed its 140 years of operations, to the capital markets regulator Sebi wherein BSE has stated that the shares of these companies can be suspended after giving their shareholders sufficient opportunity to exit.

Domestic Car Sales Rise 1.53% In June

Domestic passenger car sales rose 1.53% to 1,62,677 units in June from 1,60,232 units in the year-ago month. Motorcycle sales last month rose marginally to 8,77,696 units from 8,77,289 units a year earlier, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). Total two-wheeler sales in June rose 3.55% to 13,07,710 units. Sales of commercial vehicles rose marginally to 51,446 units in June, SIAM said.

EPFO Settles 11 Lakh Claims In June

Retirement fund body EPFO settled 11.06 lakh claims like PF withdrawals in June, with 38% being settled within three days. "EPFO has settled 11.06 lakh claims in the month (June). 38% of these were settled within 3 days and 76% within 10 days," EPFO said in a statement. The cumulative figure regarding claim settlement for the current fiscal (from April–June 2015) stood at 33.35 lakh claims out of which 43% were settled within 3 days. As many as 79% of the claims were settled within 10 days.

E-Commerce Firms 2nd-Largest Occupier Of Office Space

E-commerce companies have emerged as the second-largest occupier of office space after IT/ITeS sector during April-June period in the country's seven major cities, according to global property consultant CBRE. Office space leasing rose by about 70% during April-June period at over 8 million sq ft in seven cities as compared to the previous quarter, driven by higher demand from online retailers that contributed 17% of the total absorption number. These cities are Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Pune, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

India Equity Funds See $9.5 Bn Inflow In H1 Of FY15

India focused equity funds have witnessed an inflow of over USD 9.5 billion from worldwide investors in the first six months of the year, while neighboring China has seen a hefty outflow of USD 17 billion during the same period, says a report. All the emerging markets equity funds saw a pullout from investors during the first half of 2015, barring India and Russia. According to funds tracking company EPFR Global, overseas investors pumped in USD 9.52 billion in equity funds focused on Indian market during January-June period of 2015.

Ghana Invites Indian Players To Set Up Power Projects

Ghana is inviting Indian players to set up power projects, especially in solar and wind sectors, with the intention to become power surplus in next five years. With a population of over 27 million, Ghana has an installed capacity of over 3,000 MW, and expects to increase it to more than 5,000 MW in the next five years, to become a power surplus country, Chairman of Energy Commission of Ghana, Kwame Ampofo said. "We have an installed capacity of over 3,000 MW, out of which nearly 64% is hydro-based while the rest is thermal. "However, this capacity is not sufficient to meet the growing demand especially when the generation is much lower due to lack of availability of the fuel," he said.

Sterling & Wilson Commissions 30 MW Solar Power Plant

Sterling and Wilson, has recently commissioned SunEdison’s 30 MW Solar PV Power Plant in Madhya Pradesh. The Solar PV plant set up by the company boasts of Asia’s largest tracker system technology that has been installed for SunEdison. This project was awarded to SunEdison under the Phase 2 Batch 1of Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission under the Domestic Content Requirement (DCR) Category.

BROKERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS Angel Broking calls a ‘Buy’ on Tech Mahindra CMP: Rs. 474

Target Rs. 646

Kotak Securities calls a ‘Sell’ on Page Ind CMP: Rs. 14701

Target Rs. 10000

Markets Edge Lower

NSE India: CNX Nifty — Daily Market Report for: Friday (July 10, 2015) (Based on the activity of the previous trading day) by Dominic Rebello

REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY: The Nifty fell marginally on Thursday (July 09, 2015) a net 34.50 points (0.41%) and closed at the 8328 point level. The market opened up with a gap at the 8364 points level. It then rose further and registered the day’s high at the 8400 points level at 9.18 a.m. The index then declined and turned into a range bound movement until 1.55 p.m. It then sharply and registered the day’s low at the 8323 points level at 3.16 p.m. and then turned into a range bound movement until closing at the day. The Nifty witnessed a volatile session and moved in a range of 77 points. Sentiment was bearish and amongst the 50 Nifty stocks 27 closed in the red, while 23 stocks gained. Substantial buying was witnessed in capital goods stocks, while substantial selling was witnessed in oil & gas and IT stocks.

Is below its 200-day average (at 8384) Negative.

Overall Market Strength/Weakness: The indicators and oscillators discussed here are indicating a weak market with a negative bias. Suppor t Levels: For short-term traders the immediate main support is at the 8178 points level. The next support is at the 8106 points level.

Resistance Levels The immediate main resistance is at the 8466 points level. The next resistance is at the 8667 points level.

Pivot Point Analysis: For intra-day traders the support and resistance levels are calculated according to the pivot point theory and are: Pivot point = 8351 (This is the level where the trend is likely to change during intra-day). Support (1) = 8301. Market Breadth: Support (2) = 8273. Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was positive. Resistance (1) = 8378. Amongst all the traded stocks, 807 were gainers, 651 Resistance (2) = 8428. were losers and 36 remained unchanged. TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: Volume: Volume (Qty shares) decreased 19.41%. This change is substantial and indicates a less than full participation by investors.

Slow Stochastic Indicator: The Slow Stochastic Oscillator has declined and has exited the over-bought zone. The Slow K line in the Stochastic Oscillator is below the slow D line (negative if it continues).

RSI Indicator: The RSI is above the 40 level but is now declining (negative if it continues). MACD Indicator: The MACD is above zero and is declining (negative if it continues). It is above its 9-day Average (positive).

OUTLOOK FOR TODAY: On Japanese candlestick patterns the index has formed a second consecutive small black body candle. This is negative. Further, the index is below its 5, 15 and 200 day moving averages. Moreover, the velocity parameters too indicate weakness. All these indicate a negative bias and the possibility of a further decline unfolding. Investors are advised to avoid buying at current levels.

Work with strict stop losses on all positions

ADX Indicator & DI Lines: The +DI line is below the –DI line and both lines are diverging (negative if it continues). The ADX is falling while the Market Index is falling, which indicates that the present down trend is decreasing in strength. Moving Averages (Trend Indicators) The index: Is below its 5-day average (at 8441) Negative. Is below its 15-day average (at 8392) Negative. Is above its 25-day average (at 8259) Positive.

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Wind Power Can Attract Rs 1 Lakh Crore Investments By 2020

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Govt may declare Aug 7 as National Handloom Day Maruti Celerio crosses one lakh sales mark in domestic market Cibil appoints Satish Pillai as MD and CEO News In Shorts raises Rs 127 crore from Tiger Global Essar Oil to sell 49% stake to Russia's Rosneft for USD 3.2 bn Wudstay gets $3 mn funding from Mangrove Capital, Nimbuzz CEO.

Sector turning attractive and focus on risk mitigants will lower cost of funding, says CRISIL

lytical Officer, CRISIL Ratings: “Grid parity, along with the recently restored fiscal benefits, make wind power projects profitable, sustainable, and scalable. As a result, CRISIL expects wind-power capacity to nearly double from current By A Business Reporter levels -- growing at 4,000 mw per annum -- in the next five years. That ind-power capacity in translates into an investment poIndia has grown an impres- tential of Rs.1 lakh crore.” In the last five years, nearly 60% of sive five-fold in the last 10 years, touching 23,000 megawatt the capacity added was by private (mw) in March 2015. Growth is developers. The top ten developers, being propelled by tariffs - at Rs 4- with a 20 per cent share of capacity, 5.5 per unit currently - inching to- have invested about Rs 12,000 crore wards grid parity. CRISIL expects as equity. The sector’s rising attracthis trend to continue, supported by tiveness has also been accompanied favourable government policy to- by a change in the lending approach from sponsor support seen earlier to wards renewable energy. Says Pawan Agrawal, Chief Ana- one based on project cash flows.

Given the milieu, CRISIL has finetuned its criteria for rating windpower projects by evaluating risks and mitigants. Wind-power projects face unique risks, such as wind variability -- both across years and seasonally within a year – that impacts generation; delays in receivables, or the counter-party payment risk. Extensive simulation using CRISIL’s proprietary models indicate that lenders can sufficiently address risks in a wind-power project by focusing on two key mitigants: First is, maintaining adequate debt-servicecoverage-ratio (DSCR), computed using a base case power generation at P90 plant load factor. Second is by creating a liquidity buffer linked to counter-party payment profile and seasonality. Such a liquidity buffer

can be provided in various forms. Then there are other mitigants for added comfort, such as portfolio diversification and debt sculpting. The cost and efficacy of each mitigant, however, differs. CRISIL’s criteria framework is designed to evaluate the efficacy of each mitigant in addressing the two risks. Says Somsekhar Vemuri, Senior Director, CRISIL Ratings: “A sharper focus on risk mitigants is a credit positive for the wind power sector, and can help developers raise funds at lower costs. It can be complemented by innovations such as partially guaranteed debt that will enable the wind sector to tap the capital markets. This, in turn, will reduce funding costs and improve competitiveness.”

India Will Have To Rely On Domestic Gas And Imported LNG Till 2020 Energy pipeline from Central Asia to India unlikely to be completed before FY20, as the proposed TAPI pipeline's commissioning faces multiple challenges which are unlikely to be addressed quickly and will make it a long gestation project By A Business Reporter

ndia will not receive gas for the next four to five years from energy-rich Central Asia through the proposed USD10bn Turkmenistan– Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) pipeline, believes India Ratings and Research. The TAPI pipeline is unlikely to be commissioned by the proposed time-line of FY18, and India will continue to rely on domestic gas and imported LNG. The agency sees four key issues associ-

ated with the successful commissioning of the pipeline a) the seller’s willingness to sell gas at a price feasible for the ultimate buyer b) volume off-take assurance by end-consumers c) funding of the pipeline and d) geopolitical risks associated with the construction and operation of the 1,735km long pipeline. The willingness of Turkmenistan state concern to price its gas in a manner which would ensure its cost competitiveness in countries where the gas is finally sold is essential for the project to take off. Turk-

Industrial Production Likely To Decline Amidst Mixed Sentiments By A Business Reporter

he ZyFin Research, Business Cycle Indicator (BCI), a lead indicator to the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) trend, has registered a score of 8.4 in July as against 9.5 in June. This is the third consecutive month when there was a decline in the BCI, raising fears of a renewed slowdown. However it is encouraging to note that compared to the previous year, the BCI is still signaling a strong recovery. The BCI was at 6.6 in July 2014. So while the domestic business cycle has come a long way after it bottomed out last year, the travel to its next peak has been a bumpy ride. The current BCI trend indicates towards a weakening in IIP levels in for May 2015. The recent declining trend reinforces the belief that the

Indian Government needs to enhance its multitasking abilities to better focus on short term growth projections while continuing to fix long term growth instruments like infrastructure, foreign relations and bureaucracy. Nevertheless lower borrowing costs in the midst of easing inflationary pressures have done much to boost consumer sentiments. Also, significantly higher forex reserves play guard against adverse global geo-political tensions. The Index dipped in July, primarily due to continued weak exports especially that of agricultural commodities. Also, a decline in production of non-ferrous metals compared to previous data point contributed to downtrend. However, when compared to the situation one year ago, there has been substantial recovery across various economic parameters.

menistan is a net exporter of natural gas and its economy depends on such exports and hence may keep prices high. Additionally, the extractability of the proven reserves of 16 trillion cubic meters of gas from the South Yolotan-Osman field from where the gas would be supplied could pose a challenge. This could limit the quantum of gas available for transportation from the pipeline. Many user industries would find the gas unviable for their operations and may refrain from entering into long-term purchase agreements if the landed

price of gas in India from the pipeline were to be high at USD10/mmbtu-USD12/mmbtu. Additionally, operations of gasbased power plants and fertiliser plants using gas from TAPI (2x domestic gas price) would lead to high power tariffs and higher subsidy, respectively, which the government might not prefer. Transit fee payable to each nation from where the pipeline passes and funding tie-ups for the project could hinder the prospects given the geo-political risks and the lack of off-take agreements.

India, US Sign Agreement To Promote Transparency On Tax Matters By A Business Reporter

haktikanta Das, Revenue Secretary of India andRichard Verma, U.S. Ambassador toIndia yesterday signed an Inter Governmental Agreement (IGA) to implement the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) to promote transparency between the two nations on tax matters. The agreement underscores growing international co-operation to end tax evasion everywhere. The signing of IGA is a re-affirmation of the shared commitment of India and USA towards tax transparency and the fight against offshore tax evasion and avoidance and includes a desire to improve international tax compliance. Revenue Secretary, Shaktikanta Das said, “Signing the IGA with U.S. to implement FATCA, is a very important step for the Government of India, to tackle offshore tax evasion. It reaffirms the Government of India’s commitment to fight the menace of black money. It is hoped that the exchange of information on automatic basis, regarding offshore accounts under FATCA would deter tax offenders, would enhance tax transparency and eventually bring in higher equity in to the direct tax regime which necessary for a healthy economy.” Ambassador Verma, who signed on behalf of the United States, stated, “The signing of this agreement is an important step forward in the collaboration between the United States and India to combat tax evasion. FATCA is an important part of the U.S. Government’s effort to address that issue.” FATCA is rapidly becoming the global standard in the effort to curtail offshore tax evasion.

KARISHMA IS NOT THINKING OF FILMS RIGHT NOW: KAREENA

ctress Kareena Kapoor Khan says her sister and actress Karishma Kapoor is not going to make a comeback in Bollywood in the near future. Daughter of actor Randhir Kapoor and Babita, Karishma gave some memorable performances in films like "Anari", "Raja Babu", "Coolie No 1", "Saajan Chale Sasural", and "Jeet", but bagged laurels for her acting in "Raja Hindustani", "Biwi No. 1" and "Dil to Pagal Hai". Her critically acclaimed films include "Fiza" and Shaym Benegal's "Zubeidaa". "Right now she is very happy in her space. I doubt if she is ready for that (films) or not. She is not thinking of doing anything," Kareena told PTI in an exclusive interview here. National award-winning actress Karishma married Delhi-based industrialist Sunjay Kapur in 2003 and have two children - Samaira and Kiaan Raj. The couple had a difficult marriage and have filed for a mutual divorce. She took a sabbatical after marriage but made a comeback in 2012 with film "Dangerous Ishq" which bombed at the box office. "I don't think she wants to come on screen again but she does lots of advertisements as that doesn't take much time. She is looking more pretty after the kids and I don't think she can dedicate that much time," she said. Kareena says she looks up to her sister and calls Karishma as her "inspiration". "She always advices me and been an inspiration not for me but for other women as well. She is looking best even after having two children. I will always aspire to be like her," Kareena said. When asked on her juggle between profession and personal life, the "Jab We Met" actress said for her, family comes first before everything. "I have always been a responsible daughter and sister. For me my family comes first before anything else in life. Work is not everything for me. I always try to take out time for mother, sister, niece and nephew. It's important to spend time with the loved ones," she said. The 34-year-old actress is looking forward to her next release "Bajrangi Bhaijaan" opposite Salman Khan. She will be later seen in Abhishek Chaubey's "Udta Punjab" alongside actor Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt.

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Teaser of Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Fan’ out hah Rukh Khan is seen playing the role S of both a superstar and his fan in the teaser of upcoming Maneesh Sharma-

directed film "Fan". The one-minute-and-three-seconds clip, offers a glimpse into the lives of the superstar and his biggest fan, Gaurav, in the film. "Hey @yrf @FanTheFilm banaya, bada mazaa aaya" #FanApril15 @iamsrk," Shah Rukh, 49, posted on Twitter along side the link of the teaser. While Shah Rukh is seen doing his signature arms open pose, melting the hearts of the fans all around the world, Gaurav, a resident of Inder Vihar DDA Colony impersonates the superstar during a performance in front of the crowd in his home town in Delhi. "Hope you all enjoy the teaser of Fan," SRK later posted. The YRF film will hit theatres on April 15, 2016. The movie also stars Waluscha De Sousa.

‘Dance like everyone’s watching you’: Shraddha

By Chaitanya Padukone

ust as in Hollywood, two sequels have been made for the sensational dance-centric ‘Step Up’ movie, ace director-choreographer Remo D’Souza too has started work on the script of the desi ‘ABCD 3’. Not surprising, as his movie ‘ABCD-2’ has just crossed the coveted Rs.102 crore collections mark in its third week at the box-office. One can expect the lead star actors Shraddha Kapoor and Varun Dhawan of this latest runaway hit to literally dance their way to their bank. Gushes Shraddha , “It's really overwhelming for our entire team, that everybody seems to be 'fidaa' over our dancing. My dad (eminent actor Shakti Kapoor) and mom (Shivangi) shed tears of joy when they heard the ‘khush khabri’. Because this movie proved that apart from good acting I also have the calibre of a classy dancer.” Meanwhile, Remo seemed euphoric that finally a hardcore dance-movie has been well appreciated by repeat audiences. “Way back in the yesteryear ‘golden era’ there were dance-based hit movies like Vijay Anand’s ‘Guide’, Bhagwan Dada’s ‘Albela’, and V Shantaram’s ‘Jhanak Jhanak Paayal Baje’. But when movies in the recent past like ‘Aaja Nachle’ starring Madhuri Dixit-Nene had not fared well, it was felt that it is essential to connect with today’s fast-paced westernized youth,” he shrugs.

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Behind the Mask

RINGSIDE VIEW

Deepa Gahlot

sif Kapadia’s documentary on Amy Winehouse, titled Amy tells a voyeuristic story of the young singer’s rise, fall and premature death. Using existing footage— with the ease of shooting on various gizmos these days, there is plenty of audiovisual material— Kapadia creates a not-too-flattering portrait of a weak woman with something like a death wish. The people interviewed, put a part of the blame on her greedy father and ex-husband, but also on the vulture-like paparazzi that followed her around, waiting for her to slip up— and she gave them a lot of scoops, both about her achievements and her mental unraveling. There have been many cases in the West, of celebrities dying early due to substance abuse— a tendency analysed and dismissed as the price of fame. In India too, some celebs have died young-– mostly suicide following heartbreak— but there has been hardly any public messup and tragic end quite like that of Amy Winehouse. Maybe, film stars here are buffered by family, treated with some deference by the paparazzi and almost worshipped by fans. In the West there’s no holds barred. No matter how big and powerful the star, there is little or no respect for their privacy. The craziness

displayed by stars like Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber, Lindsay Lohan and the like is constant tabloid fodder. In Bollywood, maybe the competition is not so cut-throat because there are fewer stars. If there is depression and suicide among those who do not make it, the media is callous enough not to

care. The recent case of the TV actress who slashed her throat because she could get no work was soon forgotten. Nobody will make a documentary on her, strugglers just don’t count for much. Still, Deepika Padukone went public with her battles with depression. And stories of alcoholism, substance abuse, suicide attempts make the rounds of the grapevine, but not much reaches the media. If it does, then the media decides it’s better to maintain a relationship with a star than to wreck it for a sordid scoop. The days of the care-a-damn gossip mags are over, today it’s all about kow-towing to stars. The burnout rate is higher in the TV industry, but somehow the major stars find a way to cope— even if it’s making money attending events in borrowed designer togs. Nobody follows up on what happens to the not-so-famous ones. Showbiz can often take away a lot more than it gives, but still, not many can resist its siren call.

No plans of directing a movie: Juhi Chaturvedi

rom the quirky tale of a sperm donor in "Vicky Donor" to the realistic, modern take on the daughter-father relationship in "Piku", Juhi Chaturvedi's writing has been the backbone of these hit films. With her slice-of-life characters, she has been an able support to filmmaker Shoojit Sircar but the writer, herself, has no intentions to don the director's hat. "If everybody becomes a director, who will write? You need writers. I will always remain a writer. Let everybody else make films, I will just write," Juhi told PTI on the sidelines of the recently concluded 6th

Jagran Film Festival here. She made her debut as a scriptwriter in Shoojit's sleeper hit "Vicky Donor" in 2012, which starred debutant Ayushmann Khurrana, Yami Gautam and Annu Kapoor. Juhi believes good writers were there earlier too but they are in the spotlight today because the story has become a focal point for the makers and audience. "There have been wonderful writers even in the past. It is not that the writers have suddenly become better, but writing has become everybody's focal point, which probably wasn't happening earlier.

Shahid Kapoor thanks ‘everyone’ for marriage wishes

ewly-wed actor Shahid Kapoor has thanked his fans and colleagues from the industry for their warm wishes on his marriage to Delhi girl Mira Rajput. The 34-year-old "Haider" star tied the knot with the Mira, 21, in a lowkey ceremony on July 7 at a farmhouse on the outskirts of the national capital. "Thank you to each and every one of you for your wishes. Means a lot," Shahid tweeted. The actor will host a wedding reception in Mumbai on July 12 and the event is expected to have the presence of who's who of Bollywood. Shahid will be next seen in Vikas Bahl's "Shaandaar" opposite Alia Bhatt and "Udta Punjab", which is produced by Vikramaditya Motwane. Apart from his film assignments, the actor will be seen as a judge on the celebrity dance reality show 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 8'.

Manoj Bajpayee is fit as ever

By Sandeep Hattangadi

ctor Manoj Bajpayee may not have hopped on the flaunt-yoursix-pack bandwagon, but he is easily one of the fittest actors in B-Town. Believing in leading a healthy life, Manoj has always given health a priority. Be it outdoor shoots or dayto-day routines at home, Manoj makes sure to exercise daily and eat healthy nutritious food all day long.Not many would be aware but Manoj is such a health freak that some days he even personally cooks nutritious food for his family to keep

them healthy. He has also started yoga with his wife Neha in order to get mental peace and physical balance. Talking about his fitness funda, Manoj Bajpayee says, “I believe in leading a healthy life. For me fitness doesn’t mean to have abs or muscular look but it’s more of exercising daily and eating the right food. I am not someone who might stay in gym for hours but I certainly believe that one should not ignore his or her health, being an actor it is important that we pay close attention to our health.”

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 995

ENIGMA CODE 995

ACROSS: 1 Business politician, 51, quiet, is after power to perform (10) 6 Caught by a legendary bird - a fearsome creature (4) 9 Puritanical type ruins the wine (10) 10 Duck losing figure and returning with a turn as an antelope? (4) 12 Disastrous trip with coach crashing (12) 15 Odd hare slyly stashed away (7) 16 Soaked for omitting the last of the batch from one's purchases (7) 17 Article I criticise about old pop group (7) 19 Sure MBE can be awarded to an Asian (7) 20 Gruel embargo's negotiated by which of a casino's undesirables? (5,7) 23 Trite jokes falling on deaf ears? (4) 24 One crooked auction found inserviceable and ill advised (10) 25 This is life's ruin, beloved! (4) 26 He should recognise golden opportunities when he sees them (10) DOWN: 1 A few words added by egghead in church (4) 2 Bird it is humiliating to eat (4) 3 A wrinkled mat made to look insipid (4,3,5) 4 Country boy holds a map (7) 5 Elves distressed priests (7) 7 Horse-breaker displays a difficult appendix (5-5) 8 Person regularly in service (10) 11 Source of outpouring at the police station? (6,6) 13 Art, ethical, correct, but rather pompous (10) 14 Behaving familiarly can have a liberating effect (6,4) 18 A composer reduced to tears in

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.

N SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S ENIGMA CODE BEHALF, FEEBLE, BABBLE, BEFELL, BABBLE, BAFFLE, BEFALL

22 In America, the heartless teacher used to be behind the iron curtain (4)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Knockout blow, 10 Newport, 11 Burnish, 12 Ogive, 13 Meteoric, 15 Poetic vein, 16 Edna, 18 Acer, 20 Freelances, 22 Nitrogen, 24 Newer, 26 Napping, 27 Explore, 28 Chestnut tree. DOWN: 2 New side, 3 Choleric, 4 Oath, 5 Table linen, 6 Larne, 7 Whirred, 8 Uncomplaining, 9 Shock absorber, 14 Overweight, 17 Paint pot, 19 Ectopic, 21 Cowpoke, 23 Opine, 25 Menu.

QUICK CROSS 995

ACROSS: 1 Abrade (4) 5 Accomplished (4) 6 Braid of hair (5) 7 Swindle (5) 8 Dying method (5) 9 Chill (4) 10 Upper-leg joints (4)

MATH PYRAMID 995 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

The Clue: Locomotive

composing (7) 19 Robert's musical wild animals (7) 21 Church bowl in back of Territory (4)

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DOWN: 1 Political conventions (7) 2 Sudden or unawares (5) 3 Skirt feature (4) 4 A domesticated animal (3) 6 __ __ with : bear or tolerate? (3,2) 7 Bethlehem trio (4) 8 Derisive snort (3)

HIDATO 995

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

MATHDOKU 995

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

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BIRTHDAY FORECAST: You will be starting this year on an eventful and exciting note. The married will enjoy happy atmosphere at home. Career matters will come under favorable planetary influences. A lucky break this month could lead to substantial financial gains. Overseas inquiries for business will be encouraging. Youngsters in love can look forward to an exciting time. You will lead a healthy life. BABIES BORN TODAY: Will have bright eyes, broad forehead alert, energetic and selfopinionated. General all round good knowledge will lead to many good opportunities. Will do well in public life, marketing, business, agriculture or land development. Overseas influences are strongly indicated and favorable. Will be loving and attached to family. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): The larger concerns you were involved in may have to be put on the back burner as there are other interesting changes taking place in your ambit of work. Act on shorter goals that seem possible and will also add up to substantial profits. You will meet new motivating people and form good links.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): Meetings go off well. Be patient and consider all factors before arriving at any decision. An advance payment is likely. There may be something that crops up at work that you need to resolve. Although this may be tricky you will manage to settle the issue. Even Though the views of family matter to you do not hurt someone who genuinely cares for you and is also willing to wait for you. LEO (July 22 - August 21): You will now make rapid progress in your career after a lull. Fresh investments and new projects are sure to prove profitable. Appreciation from seniors gives your morale a great boost. Carry on with your hard work and sincere effort for promotion is likely. Love relationships are strengthened. The single will get news about a marriage proposal through someone known. You do not have to compromise.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): You are now much closer to achieving goals in your career or profession. Meetings and new business proposals planned for today will go off well. You can expect good results and you can expect an immediate response. Rapport with Colleagues will also improve. Personal relationships take a turn for better. Your beloved may be feeling low and could do with tender loving care from you.

CANCER (June 21 - July 21): Catch up and make good earlier losses. You should guard against a complacent attitude and keep up the pace of work. An important assignment will need all your attention. Any problems that you encounter will be overcome easily. Sudden monetary gains are likely from where you least expected. You can look forward to an enjoyable evening with your beloved and friends to a club or favorite resort. On the whole it is a good day. VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): Your diligent efforts to recover your dues are successful. Chances of gains in speculative deals or shares also exist. If you are employed you have every chance of earning some additional income which will help to take care of extra expenses which could turn up. If you are seek external demonstration of love from your mate or beloved that will not be forthcoming. But your love ties are very strong.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): New ideas and improved methods for completing difficult duties may bring benefits. Make use of opportunities for increased prestige. There is a tendency to speak before you think and this could get you into a lot of trouble. Additional finances for work will be made available to you. Personal life is in focus today. A love relationship or marital bonds get strengthened, giving you great pleasure and happiness.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): You will have a demanding profitable day at work. Those working jointly or in partnership will make rapid progress in their work activities. Some of you will take charge of an important project, which will assure a steady income. Things seem to be moving ahead slowly. A family gathering to celebrate a happy occasion is likely. Those in love will be introducing their beloved to the family.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): Avoid doing things done in a hurry merely to show off your organization abilities and achievements. It will be difficult to maintain your schedule. You must not resort to panic measures. However, keep cool, and learn to manage yourself better. Underplay your role in an important task. Socially, you are much in demand. At a meeting or large party, you will be popular. Others will seek your attention.

CAPRICORN (December 21 January 19): You will get a chance to explore a venture that could lead to considerable monetary gains. Work proceeds smoothly even though you seem to be doing a lot of things at the same time. Give trust and understanding and you will get back the same from the one who loves you deeply but may find it difficult to express at times.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): Try to handle all sensitive issues personally. New work proposals look promising but check out all aspects before any commitment. A discussion with a close associate about your doubts may help to you to make the right decision. You will develop new ideas and integrate these in routine work. During the course of your work today you could strike a good rapport with a person you work with. A physical attraction is possible.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20): You conclude your work on schedule and decide to leave early to take it easy at home. Perhaps you are waiting for some news about work related activities. Have confidence in yourself and your destiny and will certainly get good news that you are waiting for. You are too preoccupied with yourself to notice the caring support that you have been getting form someone close.

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SUDOKU 2511 Sudoku is a number placing puzzle based on a 9x9 grid such several given numbers.To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every digit from 1 to 9 must appear in each of the nine vertical columns, in each of the nine horizontal rows and in each of the nine boxes.

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

Difficulty Level:

CRYPTOQUIP

Today’s clue: Z equals T

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

nose? (8) 25 Benzene (6) 20 Mimic (7) 26 ___ of time : they keep trickling by? 21 Rubs harshly (7) (5) 24 Long-sleeved vestment worn by a 29 ___ out : made last longer? (4) priest (3) 30 Delicatessen (4) SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Rani, 4 Slipup, 8 Mur, 10 Stow, 13 Peruvian, 14 Kinetic, 15 Metric, 17 Bharatpur, 21 End, 22 Rut, 23 Kls, 26 Literally, 27 Paynim, 28 Somalia, 32 Overtook, 34 Kant, 35 Say, 36 Yogurt, 37 Hymn. DOWN: 1 Rusk, 2 Noon, 3 Tupi, 5 Louder, 6 PSI, 7 Panics, 9 Rec, 11 Tithe, 12 Weird, 15 Mute, 16 Roll, 18 Andy, 19 Trim, 20 Put, 23 Kayak, 24 Slain, 25 Spooky, 26 Linter, 28 Sos, 29 Okay, 30 Lacy, 31 A ton, 33 Erg.

IRREGULAR SUDOKU 2330 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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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: 27 average; 30 good; 33 outstanding. YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: amber, amble, ambler, assemble, ASSEMBLER, balm, beam, blame, ember, lamb, lame, lamer, male, marble, mare, mass, meal, mere, mess, ramble, realm, ream, same, seam, seem, sesame, slam, smear.

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Muguruza reaches Wimbledon final ousting Radwanska, ends 19-year Spanish wait

ondon: Garbine Muguruza became the first Spanish woman in 19 years to reach the Wimbledon final on Thursday with a rollercoaster 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 win over Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska. Aranxta Sanchez-Vicario was the last Spanish woman to make the final at the All England Club while Conchita Martinez was the last champion in 1994. Muguruza had to endure some nervy moments before she secured her maiden Grand Slam final spot, seeing a 3-1 lead in the second disappear against the three-time semi-finalist. Muguruza, who has only one tour title to her name, then took victory with a powerpacked flowing forehand, her 39th winner of the contest. "I have worked all my life for this, I have no words," said 20th seed Muguruza who will climb into the top 10 for the first time next week as a result of her performance at Wimbledon. "It was a tough match. Agnieszka has so much experience but I just wanted to keep fighting." Muguruza said she expected her family to fly to London to see Saturday's final having told them to stay away as not to jinx her

Sharapova 3-0 and Williams 2-1 although she did defeat the American at the French Open last year. The Spanish palyer, contesting her first Grand Slam semi-final after back-to-back runs to the French Open quarter-finals in 2014 and 2015, had enjoyed an impressive tournament. She had knocked out fifth seed Caroline Wozniacki and 10th-seeded Angelique Kerber to make the last four. Radwanska, the 2012 runnerup, hadn't faced a player inside the top 20. That battle-hardeed edge shone through on Centre Court as the 6ft (1.83m) Muguruza unleashed 12 winners to Radwanska's four in the opening set. Two breaks of serve in the first and fifth games gave her the opener in just 33 minutes with the Pole only managing to claim four points of the Spaniard's serve. Muguruza broke again in the opening game of the second set and it wasn't until the sixth game that the 26-yearold Radwanska carved out and converted a first break point to level at 3-3. Radwanska then raced through the second set, having collected five games on the trot. That became six on the bounce with a break in Garbine Muguruza of Spain plays a return to Agnieszka Radwanska of the first game of the decider Poland during the women's singles sem-ifinal match at the All England before the Spaniard stopped Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon in London on Thursday. the rot with a break back for 1-1. progress. shot which took her to match In a tense conclusion, "My mother, father and point was called out -- possi- Muguruza broke for 4-2, rebrother will come over -- I bly by a member of Radwan- discovering the raw power of didn't want them to come be- ska's team in the player's box. her earlier dominance and fore in case things changed," "I challenged. I was pray- survived being called for two she said. ing it was on the line." foot faults in the closing Muguruza said she was Muguruza will be the un- stages before she secured a hoping for the best when the derdog in the final. She trails famous win.

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Rohan Bopanna of India and Florin Mergea of Romania talk between points during the men's semifinal doubles match against Jean-Julien Rojer of the Netherlands and Horia Tecau of Romania at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, London on Thursday.

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ondon: Rohan Bopanna's bid to enter his maiden Wimbledon doubles final came to a disappointing end as he along with his Romanian partner Florin Mergea lost a marathon five-setter against fourth seeded Dutch-Romanian pair of Jean JulienRojer and Horia Tecau. Julien-Rojer and Tecau won 4-6 6-2 6-3 4-6 13-11 in a contest that went on for three hours and 23 minutes. For Bopanna, it was yet again a case of being so near yet so far after he lost another marathon five-setter semi-final back in 2013. Ironically, his partner was Julien-Rojer, who ended up on the winning side. The final set turned out to be a battle of patience for both pairs as they held their respective services for 23 games. It was in the 24th game of the fifth set that the Indo-Romanian pair was broken and the match

ended there itself. The match started with Bopanna being broken in the very first game but Mergea's good returns saw them break back. The pair also broke Tecau to take the first set at 6-4. In the second set, it was the turn of the Dutch-Romanian pair to get a double break and win the set easily by 6-2 margin. The third set went nearly on similar lines as Bopanna-Mergea were broken once and lost the set at 3-6. Down 1-2, the Indo-Romanian pair came back strongly in the fourth set winning the coveted break and taking it at 6-4. However Bopanna despite his booming serves was not in his element as he made too many unforced errors both at the net and from the baseline. In all the pair committed 12 double faults including five in the fifth and final set itself.

Serena crushes Sharapova Rogers misses ton but scores 7th fifty C on way to women’s final W

IMBLEDON, ENGLAND: Serena Williams once again defeated Maria Sharapova at Wimbledon. Williams and Muguruza will square off in the ladies' final on Saturday, with the winner taking home $2.9 million. The 33-year-old Williams is 2-1 lifetime versus Muguruza, including a fourth- round victory at this year's Australian Open. The Spaniard stunned the American in the second round at last year's French Open. Williams will appear in her eighth career Wimbledon final, seeking her first title at the All England Club since 2012. The world No. 1 great beat the fourth-seeded former top-ranked star Sharapova for a 17th straight time with a routine 6-2, 6-4 decision on the famed Centre Court on Day 10 of the fortnight. Williams improved to 78-10 lifetime at the All England Club, where she's a fivetime champ and two-time runner-up. The reigning U.S. Open, Australian Open and French Open champ

Williams is going for a second career "Serena Slam," by winning four straight major championships over two seasons. The high-flying Williams has won her last 27 Grand Slam matches, including a victory over her fellow career Grand Slam winner Sharapova in this year's Aussie Open final. The American stalwart is now 18-2 lifetime against the Russian Sharapova, who hasn't beaten Williams since 2004. Williams has won 34 of her last 37 sets against Sharapova over the last 11 years. Williams is now 6-1 against Sharapova in Grand Slam events, with Sharapova's lone win coming in the 2004 Wimbledon finale. The 28-year-old Sharapova fell to 109 in her career major semis. Williams, who's a sizzling 38-1 this year, is seeking her 68th career WTA title and is 20-4 in her career Grand Slam finals. Only Margaret Court (24) and Steffi Graf (22) have captured more Grand Slam titles.

ARDIFF,WALES: Chris Rogers joined a select group of players with a seventh successive Test fifty as Australia made inroads into England’s first innings total on the second day of the Ashes opener in Cardiff on Thursday. Australia were 256 for four in reply to England’s 430. Rogers missed out on a deserved ton being snared for 95, He was caught by Joss Buttler of a Mark Wood delivery. Steven Smith, skipper Michael Clarke and Adam Voges all contributed well-made 30’s to keep the Aussie flag flying. Rogers missed Australia’s 2-0 series win in the Caribbean and Chris Rogers the 37-year-old left-hander has said the Ashes will be his final Test campaign before retireedge off James Anderson and ment. England captain Alastair Cook held a sharp catch at first slip. Cook, however, left the field Shortly after lunch, England dis- minutes later when an edge missed Australia dangerman from Smith dropped short and David Warner for 17 when the struck him a painful blow in the left-handed opener got a thick groin.

Painful blow

Smith, now ranked as the world’s number one Test batman, got after Moeen Ali’s offbreaks with three fours in four balls, the first a classic drive from a batsman often described as “unorthodox”. England, lacking the sheer pace of Australia’s attack, found wickets hard to come by in nearideal batting conditions at a sundrenched Sophia Gardens. But Ali succeeded where England’s paceman had failed by dismissed the in-form Smith for 33. The world’s number one ranked Test batsman got himself in a terrible tangle to avoid being stumped as Ali responded to his charge by sending the ball legside. Smith got a leading edge and a fit-again Cook, belying his reputation for cautious captaincy, then held the catch having stationed himself in an unusual short mid-on position. Earlier Ali, batting at No 8 posted his second-highest Test score, following his 108 not out against Sri Lanka at Headingley last year, as England passed 400.

NOT A LAND FOR EQUALS Dipika Pallikal says she won’t play Nationals until women are offered equal prize money in competitions

By Bharat Sharma

New Delhi: India's topranked player Dipika Pallikal is conspicuous by her absence at the ongoing National Squash Championship but she remains firm on her stance of not being part of the premier domestic event until equal prize money is offered to male and female participants. Pallikal, who has Kerala roots, wanted to compete in the first ever Nationals in the state but with the prize purse being bigger for men, she decided to give the tournament a miss for the fourth year in a row. The 23-year-old last played the Nationals in 2011, when she won her first and only title till date. "The reason is the same why I haven't played in the last three years. I feel we deserve equal pay like most of the tournaments which are becoming equal prize money on the PSA professional circuit," Pallikal, the sole Indian to break into World's top-10, told PTI today. "I don't see why there should be a difference between men and women. I would have loved to play in Kerala and definitely miss playing the Nationals," said the player, who is currently ranked 18 in the world. Anish Mathew, secretary of Squash Rackets Federation of Kerala, said the total prize money of the tournament is Rs 6.7 lakh but winners' purse in either category has not been decided yet. However, it has been learnt that men's champion will pocket Rs 1,20,000 and women Rs 50,000. While Pallikal is not around, other top players Saurav Ghosal, Harinder Pal Sandhu and Joshana Chinappa are vying for top honours in their respective categories.

JEFF THOMSON TO COACH MUMBAI PACERS SPORTS

By Neil Joshi

umbai: With a dearth of genuine pacers and the marked drop in quality of bowling in the Mumbai cricket team, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has roped in former Aussie quickie Jeff Thomson to coach and mentor Mumbai pacers. Speaking at a function yesterday, Dr. Makarand Waingankar, director, Cricket Operations, Excellence in Cricket said this initiative which is in association with IDBI Federal Life Insurance with be similar to what Mumbai cricket had when BCA[erstwhile Bombay Cricket Association]-Mafatlal Academy had when they roped in Frank Tyson to train the Mumbai bowlers. A number of pacers like Abey Kuruvilla, Paras Mhambery and Salil Ankola were products of the Mafatlal Academy who went on to play for the national team. “Balvinder Singh Sandhu will assist in the academy along with our Ranji coach Chandrakant Pandit. Thompson will be in India in September for a month and then will come back in May next year. He will prepare a programme which we will follow even during his absence and monitor all the players we have chosen during the camps,” said Waingankar. A pool of 30 fast-bowlers and spinners will be selected in the 19 years and above age group via a talent hunt and the training will commence from July 13 and will run up to May 31, 2017 with the training to be held at the MCA's facility at BandraKurla Complex throughout

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TN’s Vaishali regains sole lead

Nisha Mohota during the match against Kiran M Mohanti in the National Women’s Challenger Chess Championship.

Dilip Vengsarkar strikes the ball while former cricketer and CEO of IDBI Federal Life Insurance Vighnesh Shahane looks on. the year and will only be open to the city's residents. They would be selected by MCA's selection committee headed by Milind Rege and by Pandit while former Mumbai and Maharashtra spinner Sairaj Bahutule will train the spinners in the camp in order to improve the spin-department which is depleted to say the least. Dilip Vengsarkar, vice-president, Mumbai Cricket Association recounted his first tour of Australia as a 21-yearold where the Indian team had to face the wrath of the pace attack. He said the difference in the 1977-78 series was only Jeff Thomson. “Jeff Thomson was a very big name in cricket when we toured Australia in 1977. I am glad he is coming to coach the fast bowlers. There is lot that the Mumbai bowlers can learn from him. If we want to

win matches, we need good bowlers. After all, only bowlers can win matches,” said Vengsarkar. However, the former Indian selector and the head of the Cricket Improvement Committee of MCA didn’t concur with suggestions that Mumbai cricket was at its worst. “I wouldn’t want to dwell in the past. We reached the semi-finals last season and that is a good sign for Mumbai cricket. I feel there is lot of untapped potential lying in the northern suburbs of Mumbai. Talent from places like Dahanu, Badlapur, Kalyan and Belapur needs to be tapped. We need to look ahead and pick what is good for Mumbai cricket. For that we have roped in the former Indian physiologist John Gloster who will look after our boys,” said Vengsarkar.

umbai: Vaishali R. of Tamil Nadu returned back to winning form and also regained the sole lead at the end of the 9th round of the of the Ram Ratna 42nd National Women’s Challenger ChessChampionship, which is being conducted by the Maharashtra Chess Association (MCA) in Mumbai on Thursday. Vaishali, having lost to top seed IM Tania Sachdev in the previous round, took full advantage of playing with the white pieces on the second board and quelled the challenge from statemate WIM Michelle Catherina P. to record a decisive win. The former World U-12 cham-

pion, Vaishali, who overnight shared the lead with Sachdev, now has 8 points and enjoys the top position as the latter dropped half a point in this round.Sachdev (2413) of Air India playing on the top board with black pieces was unable to overcome a spirited fight from Goa’s WGM Bhakti Kulkarni (2256) and was forced to settle for a draw and division of a point. She is now placed second with 7.5 points. Meanwhile on the 3rd board, WGM Swati Ghate (2279) of LIC had no answer to the clever manoeuvres of WGM Soumya Swaminathan (2363) of PSPB and finished on a losing note.

India start as favourites against Zim arare: India's bench Handed over the captaincy H strength will be tested in the absence of seniors, when a second string team young batsman Ajinkya takes on Zimbabwe in a three-match One-day series beginning here tomorrow with the youngsters as well as a few seniors hoping to capitalise on the opportunity. It is India's first assignment after heart-breaking seriesdefeat against Asian neighbours Bangladesh and taking the hosts lightly is hardly an option for the World Cup semifinalist as the African nation has shown progress and promise of late.

Rahane too has a point to prove after being trusted for the job by selectors. The diminutive batsman was dropped for the last two ODIs against Bangladesh and skipper Mahendra Singh justified his exclusion by saying that the Mumbai player struggles to rotate strike on slow pitches. Rahane responded sensibly to the criticism and politely asserted that he was playing well.

Dallas Mavericks introduce Satnam Singh First ever Indian NBA draft pick to feature in the 2015 Summer League for Mavs starting July 10

umbai: The Dallas Mavericks welcomed a new era for basketball in India. Nineteen-year-old Satnam Singh Bhamra was introduced as the first-ever Indian NBA Draft pick in Dallas on Wednesday. Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle, newly hired Legends head coach Nick Van Exel and Donnie Nelson — a co-owner of the Legends — once again reiterated the franchise’s plan for Singh to play in the NBA D-League in order to gain more experience. Nelson said, “He will be with us in the Las Vegas Summer League, but certainly a project that as he develops will continue to work underneath coach Carlisle, myself, Nick Van Exel and our coaching staff and develop eventu-

The Dallas Mavericks introduce their draft picks Satnam Singh Bhamara and Justin Anderson at a press conference in Dallas, Texas. ally into an NBA player.” Singh said Wednesday that he’s received many messages on Facebook and elsewhere since being draft with the No. 52 overall pick and has been called so many times that his

agent changed his phone number. “Now I’m just focused on my basketball. I have [a] great team, great coaches, great players and a great opportunity,” Singh said.

Head coach Carlisle also had words of praise for the 7 foot 2 inch player. “The decision to basically make him a D-Leaguer initially is a very good decision. And he understands, he likes it, he’s willing to do it. He needs experience playing over here. Guys like this — this size and with the softness of his hands and his footwork — aren’t grown on trees,” Carlisle pointed. Mavs also introduced their top pick Justin Anderson. The Dallas Mavericks selected Anderson with the No. 21 overall pick in the first round of this year's NBA Draft. Anderson and Singh will both play on the Mavericks' team in the Las Vegas Summer League, which tips off on Friday, July 10, 2015 in Las Vegas.

Rohit Poojary of Dahisar Sports Foundation won first place in the All Maharashtra Open Kumite black belt Championship Trophy recently.

BMC SCHOOLS KICKING INTO GEAR IN MSSA TOURNEYS SPORTS

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umbai: Being the best platform for school students to showcase their sporting talents over the years, Mumbai School Sports Association [MSSA] is looking to throw it's net wider and ensure the participation of more and more schools in sporting events, with stress being laid on BMC [BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation] run schools. Having close to 300 schools under its wing with the number steadily rising every year, there is a healthy competition amongst participating schools at MSSA - with football, cricket and athletics being the most popular sports. The MSSA has also waived off the participation fees in order to increase the participation in the competition as most of the BMC-run schools operate on a shoe-string budget which makes it very diffcult to sponsor the children's extra-curricular activities. “We only charge the government run schools the initial entry fees. We make sure that the participation fee for the events is waived off, keeping in mind the students from these schools may not be able to afford the same. We want as many schools and children to be involved with

AIFF launches pilot project in seven states

New Delhi: Keen on restructuring and laying a path for development of State Associations, All India Football Federation (AIFF) is launching a pilot project in seven states across the country. The project kicks-off in Kolkata and would visit the other five provisional venues for the FIFA 2017 U-17 World Cup -- Delhi, Mumbai, Goa, Kochi and Guwahati. In addition, Mizoram Football Association has also been included for its involvement at the grassroot level and youth development. AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das said the project is a part of the four years "AIFF Strategic Plan". "As per the Four Years Strategic Plan created with the help of FIFA, it was clear that the capacities of the State Associations need to be improved significantly for the development of Indian football. "Accordingly it was decided that the capacities of the six State Associations, which are the provisional venues must be enhanced to start with," Das said. "Furthermore, as the Mizoram Football Association has put in a tremendous effort to start the revolution at the grassroots and youth development, they too have been included as part of the development plan," he added.

Amreeta Kunwar [in black], manager, HDFC Life doubles up as a coach for the Dawoodbaug Andheri Municipal School football team with help from the school management. He started a team ‘Super Strikers’ two years ago that comprised the school students which played in a local tournament. This is the first time they will be participating in the MSSA tournament in the city. us and we will make sure we do all in our power to ensure that,” said Sebastian Fernandes, secretary, MSSA. Fr Jude, President, MSSA said that this initiative has yielded dividends with more matches being played and more teams participating especially from the BMC-run schools extending the football season in to the month of January. “Close to 2,000 football matches are played between July and January and the number is rising every year,” said Fr Jude. When asked about what the association will do to sup-

port government run schools, equally with the privately run he added, “Children should schools, Fr Jude said, “Yes, ofnever suffer due to matters course. Some of the kids playconcerning money. I can assure you that the MSSA does everything in its capacity to help schools or students if they ever fall short of anything. We are even more than happy to help tap individual talent if the child is worthy.” There is an increasing number schools [approximately 30] which are now coming forward and participating in sports activities and the number is likey to increase this year. When asked if they are able to compete

ing for these schools are really talented and are a joy to watch. The Colaba Municipal Secondary School has been very involved and have stood out the most.” Being funded by the Mumbai Indians, MSSA are now looking to lay out astro-turf in order to improve the quality of sports being played and hence making it even more enjoyable for the children. “The pitch gets really wet and mucky during the monsoon and it is difficult for the children to play on. We are hoping to lay out astro-turf and improve the seating arrangement in the stands,” said Fr Jude. Apart from funding BMC schools, MSSA has also formed a girl's football academy in order to give girls a larger platform to participate in school sports. “This academy is for girls between 12-15

years of age. We are looking to give them more competitions to participate in and also test themselves against some of the best in the country. These girls can still be a part of the academy once they pass out of school,” said Fernandes. The importance of encouraging students participation in sports was further acknowledged by Amber Singh Magar, Principal of Colaba Municipal Secondary School, who assserted. “We always face a crunch when it comes to resources and do whatever we can in order to pool in and give the children the necessary tools to participate in various sports. We would really appreciate whatever help we can get in order to provide the children with the necessary clothing, shoes and top quality coaching in order to tap hidden talent and help us compete with the best.”

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Sachdev inspires Golmaal to victory

umbai: Rahul Sachdev produced the goods in leading PJHG ‘Golmaal’ to 3-0 (home) and 3-1 (away) victories against CG ‘Titans’ in Section-G during the opening week encounters of the PJHG Global Ocean GroupMumbai Snooker League (MSL) – 2015, conducted by the Billiards and Snooker Association of Maharashtra (BSAM). Sachdev (handicap +15) got off to an impressive start compiling a break of 53 to tame Ashish Goyal (+60) 10975 in the opening frame to put his team in the lead. In the second frame, seasoned Siddharth Parikh made light of his +5 handicap to overcome Nikhil Lalwani (+55) 77-62 to extend the lead. Later, the Golmaal doubles combination of Pranav Chikhal and Dhruv Sitwala (+43) defeated Karan Sabberwala and Kunal Kalra (+55) 98-75 to complete the win in the home match. In the away tie, Golmaal made a bad start as Sachdev lost the opening frame losing to Sabberwala (+55) by a 7889 margin. However, Golmaal bounced back in style winning the next three frames on the trot to seal the win. First Rovin D’Souza (+15) prevailed over Lalawani in the second frame before the new doubles combination of Sitwala and Parikh (+15) overcame Goyal and Kalra (+58)

108-95. Later, Sachdev avenged his loss in the first frame as he snatched a close 84-78 over Sabberwal to clinch the win for his team. Results: Section G: Radio ‘The ‘A’ Team’ Vs MG ‘Necromancers’ (31, 3-2); PJHG ‘Golmaal’ Vs CG ‘Titans’ (3-0, 3-1); DPCG ‘Kamikaze’s’ bye. Section H: PJHG ‘Seniors’ Vs NSCI ‘Deadly Monks’ (3-1, 2-3); KG ‘Italian Stallions’ Vs WCG ‘Willingdon Wizards’ (3-1, 32); JVPG ‘Tigers’ bye. Section I: Dadar Club ‘Dream Team’ Vs PG ‘Cues’ (2-3, 3-1); SPG ‘Executioners’ Vs Garware ‘Mesmerisers’ (3-2, 1-3); NSCI ‘Young Brigade’ bye. Section J: PJHG ‘Entertainers’ Vs ‘The Woody Woodpeckers’ (3-2, 1-3); MHC ‘Cue Ballers’ Vs CG ‘Gladiators’ (31, 2-3). Section K: CG ‘Dynamics’ Vs MBPT ‘Cubs’ (3-2, 2-3); Garware ‘Rising Stars’ Vs MBPT Reynolds ‘Racer’ (1-3, 3-1). Section L: MBPT ‘Lions’ Vs KG ‘Avengers’ (1-3, 0-3); MG ‘Trend Followers’ Vs DG ‘Fighters’ (3-0, 3-1); ‘Willingdon Wonders’ bye.

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umbai: Star striker Sunil Chhetri spearheads the list of players who are set to go under the auctioner's hammer at the first "Player Auction" of the Indian Super League Football, which is scheduled here today. The 30-year-old four-time AIFF Player of the Year and highest goal scorer for the country commands the highest base price set for the day at Rs 80 lakh and is among 10 Indian players set to feature in the auction ahead of the October 3-December 6 Season 2 of the tournament. Other than Chhetri, who is expected to trigger an intense bidding war among the eight franchises are: Karanjeet Singh (base price Rs 60 lakh), Anas Edathodika, Arata Izumi, Robin Singh (all commanding base price of Rs 40 lakh), Thoi Singh (Rs 39 lakh), Eugeneson Lyngdoh (Rs 27.50 lakh), Jackichand Singh, Seityasen Singh (both Rs 20 lakh) and Rino Anto (Rs 17.50 lakh). All these players, who had missed on the inaugural season of the tournament last

year owning to their individual contracts with respective I-League clubs, have shown keen interest to be part of the League's Season 2. Six of these ten players -Chhetri, Robin Singh, Thoi Singh, Izumi, Edathodika and Karanjeet -- have signed with Football Sports Development Limited, the promoters of Hero ISL, as free agents. Jackichand Singh and Seityasen Singh have been loaned from I- League club Royal Wahingdoh FC while Rino Anto and Eugeneson Lyngdoh are loaned from Bengaluru FC. Additionally, an extensive list of 113 Indian players have been made available to eight franchise club owners through the Player Draft, which is also to be held on the same day. The eight franchises have 64 Indian players on their roster - either retained from last year or signed from the open market. The comprehensive Draft list would help them to fill up a total of 40 positions of the Indian player quota. Other than the celebrity

‘Gopi did no wrong, but Sports Ministry could have done much’ By Bapu Narayankar

engaluru: Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa might have accused Pullela Gopichand of bais but former coach Vimal Kumar said the national chief coach has done no wrong and felt the Sports Ministry could have included the top women's doubles pair in the TOP Scheme. Commenting on the raging tiff between Jwala-Ashwini and Gopichand, Vimal told PTI: "I don't think that Gopi has done anything wrong in this particular aspect. The Sports Ministry could have included Jwala and Ashwini in the TOP Scheme." "If they (Jwala and Ashwini) are included in that category and provided the support, definitely it would be of use," he added. Asked how he would have addressed the issue, Vimal said: "My approach would have been - if the players have done well and come in top 13, then I would have pushed their case. For Olympic qualifications, we need specialised attention in doubles. "We need some experts travelling with us which will

help us for the next one year. This approach would have been better rather than the issue turning into a personal tiff," said Vimal, who has been coaching Saina Nehwal ever since she split with longtime coach Gopichand. Asked if it was fair on the part of the players to level allegations against Gopichand, Vimal said, "Yes, because he is a national coach, and in that capacity the players feel he should push their case a lot more." Further enquired if it was in Gopichand's hands to push Jwala and Ashwini's case, Vimal said he was unsure but suggested that the panel members of TOP Scheme should take a relook

into the whole issue. "Whether it is in his hands I am not very sure. I also don't think it is entirely up to him. There are other panel members, may be they should have a relook at the whole thing," said Vimal. A former National champion, Vimal said the outburst of Jwala and Ashwini for non-inclusion in TOP Scheme should be seen in the backdrop of the singles players getting all attention. "In any sports, attention is fully on single players, whether it is lawn tennis or badminton, doubles players don't get much importance. Whether it has been Wimbledon or French Open, it has always been singles players. That's how it is," he said.

club owners, that includes former India cricket captain Saurav Ganguly who is to be present, each club would be represented by their head coach/ assistant coach and technical staff during the Auction and Draft. A lot many players in the Draft list command base prices which are in excess of Rs 20 lakh. The highest among them are free agents are: T Saran Singh (Rs 33 lakh) and Keegan Pereira (Rs 32 lakh). Some others are: Gurjinder Kumar (Rs 27 lakh), Augustin Fernandes (Rs 26 lakh), Nicolas Colaco and Gilbert Oliveira (both Rs 23 lakh), all of them on loan from Salgaocar, and free agents Beevan D'Mello (Rs 24 lakh) and Zakeer Mundampara (Rs 23 lakh). Mohun Bagan goalkeeper Shilton Paul has been pegged at a base price of Rs 22.50 lakh. A majority of players have been fixed with base prices below Rs 10 lakh. Each franchise club has been given a salary cap of Rs 20 crore for the season to be spent on the players.

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Vaibhav Manchanda, VP-Technical, DDFC, Roberto Carlos and Prashant Agarwal, President, DDFC with Delhi Dynamos new logo.

‘Zico is perfect for FIFA presidency’ N ew Delhi: Brazilian World Cup winner Roberto Carlos backed his legendary country-mate Zico to succeed embattled Sepp Blatter as president of controversyplagued FIFA, world football's governing body. "Zico is the perfect choice, Zico is a phenomena... One of the great coaches I have had in my career," Carlos said about the 62-year-old great when asked about a suitable candidate for the top job. The 42-year-old Carlos was today unveiled as Delhi Dynamos' marquee managercup-player for the second season of Indian Super league football. Zico had last month confirmed he would stand in

the election to succeed Blatter as president of FIFA, although he admitted he may struggle to find enough support."I would like to confirm the decision to be a candidate. I feel I am capable. For sure, certain rules need to change," not least the constant 'horsetrading' necessitated by the need to gather the support of at least five federations. "That need to have five federations behind you, I think that is where the corruption starts as favours are offered, asked for or called in," Zico had said. Carlos called Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as great players but asked to watch out for Neymar in the coming years.