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48 Hours Pg13-20 Bollywood Pg24-25 HOUSING FOR ALL BY 2022 Government is committed to endeavour to have housing for all by 2022 by extending additional tax incentive on home loans to encourage people, especially the young, to own houses. It has proposed to set up a Mission on Low Cost Affordable Housing to be anchored in the National Housing Bank. The Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley informed the Lok Sabha while presenting the General Budget 201415 that a sum of Rs 4,000 crore has been earmarked for National Housing Bank with a view to increase the flow of cheaper credit for affordable housing to the urban poor/EWS/LIG segment. He added that Government has already outlined some other incentives such as easier flow of FDI in this sector and is

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he budget presented to parliament yesterday by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has some bold initiatives for growth of economy and building of infrastructure but has nothing much for the poor. The biggest allocation is for Defence (2,29,000 crore) and for Infrastructure (2,50,000 crore). Taxation remains unchanged, but its limit for those who earn Rs. 1.50 lakh or 2.50 lakh per year has been increased by Rs.50,000. The Defence gets the largest chunk of money, Rs.2,29,000 crore and infrastructure 2,50,000 lakh crore. A 49 per cent share is offered for FDI.

Mixed bag While making cigarettes, tobacco, pan-masala, gutka and cold-drinks costlier by raising excise duties, and CRT TVs used by poor, LCD and LED TV panels of less than 19inches cheaper through cuts in customs duties, the Union Budget for 2014-15 announced yesterday came off as a mixed bag between populism and prudence. Leaving more disposable income among people Finance minister Arun Jaitley through his maiden budget left income tax rates unchanged, but provided sops to small and marginal Income Tax assessees by raising the threshold exemption limit from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakh and investments under 80C by Rs 50,000 to Rs 1.50 lakh, while promising not to bring tax A sum of Rs. changes with retro200 crore has spective effect. He been made for also raised the de‘the protection duction limit on inof women.’ The terest on housing government will loan for self-occualso spend Rs. pied property from 200 crore on a Rs 1.50 lakh to Rs 2 tall statue in lakh and free-bagmemory of gage allowance for Sardar inbound passengers Vallabhbhai from Rs 35,000 to Rs Patel. 45,000. To boost

savings he also raised the Public Provident Fund (PPF} investment limit has also been raised to Rs 1.50 lakh from Rs 1 lakh. This in all directly concerned the common man. In encouraging signals to domestic and foreign investors, Jaitley announced that all fresh cases arising out of retrospective amendments of 2012 in respect of indirect transfers will be scrutinised by a high level committee to be constituted by the CBDT before any action is initiated. “I hope the investor community

both within India and abroad will repose confidence on our stated position and participate in the Indian growth story with renewed vigour,” he said, offering a stable and predictable tax regime. He also said the government will revive the revised Direct Taxes Code (DTC) taking into account the comments of stakeholders. The Finance Minister said government will promote FDI by raising the cap to 49 per cent in Defence and Insurance with full Indian management and

control. The direct tax proposals involve a sacrifice of Rs 22,200 crore while indirect tax proposal will yield a revenue of Rs 7,725 crore. The Budget raises defence spending by 12.5 per cent to Rs 2.29 lakh crore. Non-plan expenditure for the current year has been estimated at Rs 12,19,892 crore with additional amount for fertiliser subsidy and capital expenditure for armed forces. Continued on pg 5 «

willing to examine other positive suggestions. He also informed the inclusion of slum development in the list of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities to encourage the private sector to contribute more towards this activity. Jaitley informed that the Rural Housing Scheme has benefited a large percentage of rural population who have availed credit through Rural Continued on pg 5 «

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Set against a challenging economic backdrop, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presented an encouraging budget, balancing the need for fiscal restraint while supporting domestic growth engines. That's the consensus amongst India's corporate leaders...

The Budget emphasizes on a bottom-ups approach to reignite growth. Allowing banks to issue long term bonds without recourse to statutory preemption (CRR/SLR) for financing infrastructure is a positive step. Allowing infrastructure loans to be given for longer periods matching the life of the asset (25X4 structure) is a big positive. It will prevent undue stress in repayment of infrastructure loans and will also reduce user charges. Bank consolidation in a time bound manner is a welcome move. The Budget will see an increase in the flow of bank credit for a wide range of sectors including retail, infrastructure, MSME, agriculture, manufacturing and exports. Setting up a fund for providing equity to MSME sector is a positive as also revising the definition of MSME. Setting up of 6 more DRTs is expected to help banks in recovering dues particularly when asset quality is the number one priority of banks. Increasing the limits on section 80C from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.5 lakh will also provide a boost to financial savings. — Arundhati Bhattacharya State Bank Of India Chairperson The Finance Minister's maiden budget signals, both in sentiment and policy, the new government's intention to drive the next generation of reforms and swiftly put India on a higher GDP growth path.It has

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provided key sectors like agriculture, manufacturing and infrastructure with impetus and incentives to pursue growth. It has spelt out its commitment to public-private partnerships to drive investment and encouraged retail savers to invest more in debt and equity. The FM has also acted positively to further develop quality higher education and encourage skill development programs. For the IT sector, the budget has provided clarity on some long-pending issues in transfer pricing and offered a collaborative framework to minimise future disputes. Above all, the government has strongly signalled that we will see lot more reforms across sectors shortly. This is a positive start to a long term process. — N. Chandrasekaran CEO & MD, Tata Consultancy Services Given the constraints that the government was facing, the budget was as we expected with good news coming in for the Infrastructure sector, more importantly the power and roads segment. The increase in disposable income and the incentive for savings is a positive. Job creation and skill development seemed to be the underlying principles behind a lot of the moves and manufacturing will see some traction on the back of the proposals in the Budget. Perhaps the best indicator of the intention of the Government and the fact that Fiscal Prudence will be seen in the days to come was that the government intends to meet the fiscal deficit to GDP target of 4.1 percent in FY15. A lower disinvestment target might allow for some breathing room for the private sector in what is expected to be a crowded fund raising season. — D.C. Jain MD & CEO, IDBI Capital The first budget from the new government is optimistic and pragmatic and addresses the two challenges facing the country, viz., controlling inflation and providing a boost to manufacturing. It has provided a broad framework for reforms in the most-needed segments of the economy. The FM has given a thrust to the industrial sector by taking various steps like liberalization of ADR and GDR rules, single KYC requirement in capital sector, investment allowance for capital investment in plant & machinery, etc. Revival of capital markets will give a fresh lease of life

to many business enterprises across the country and kick-start the industrial sector. The FM’s measures to expand banking facilities to empower weaker sections are a move to encourage inclusive growth in the country. The proposal to permit public sector banks to sell shares to retail investors, in order to raise funds is welcome. — M.S. Raghavan CMD, IDBI Bank One thing that stands out is the tax concessions for the middle-class that will mean more surplus funds in the hands of investors that can be channelized towards financial savings. The budget also does an admirable job of balancing the need for fiscal consolidation while providing impetus for sectors like infrastructure and manufacturing. There is an attempt to improve the business climate by streamlining procedures, which should encourage investments. It also gives a sense of the long term direction on issues such as GST, DTC etc. — Nimesh Shah MD & CEO, ICICI Prudential AMC The move to allow public sector banks to offload shares will help a long way in getting capitalized which will better prepare them for Basel III. The FM has also spoken of reviving the corporate bond market which combined with the incentive provided to banks to raise long term funds for infra projects with fewer encumbrances will provide support to this development. — D.R. Dogra MD & CEO,CARE Ratings The present government has started with a very strong commitment to develop a robust and sustainable skilling ecosystem with the Prime Minister’s vision for building India on the 'Skill, Scale and Speed' plank. As a clear reiteration of this commitment, the Finance Minister in his Union Budget speech today, has also provided this government’s full support to build the Skill India Mission and the announcement of National Multi-Skill Mission. How this unfolds in the coming months is something we need to wait and watch. After skilling over 2 million

people over the last five years, National Skill Development Corporation is fully geared to accept any challenge that the government may expect us to take on in the skilling space. — Dilip Chenoy MD and CEO, National Skill Development Corporation The finance minister in his maiden budget speech spreads cheers to the consumer durable and home appliances sector. Not only the budget aims to encourage manufacturing the sector. He has also encouraged the TV Manufacturing in the country by reducing the import duties on Smaller Sizes of LCD/LED Panels & Color Picture Tubes to z, which was earlier 10%. Also, the basic custom duty on LCD/LED panel below 19 inch has also been removed. The provisions will also allow the customer to pay less on lower size LCD/LED & CRT TV sets. The minister has taken steps to boost domestic production of electronic items and reduce our dependence on imports. The import duty on inputs for making LCD/LED Panels have also been exempted from Custom duty. It will encourage greater Value Addition in the manufacturing of LCD/LED TVs in the country. — Anirudh Dhoot President, ,CEAMA, and Director, Videocon

Most sectors received support in today’s budget, with FDI ceilings in insurance and defense raised along expectations. The households received a hand by modest increase in the basic tax slab and higher exemption limit on financial savings. Extension and expansion of investment allowances for SMEs and manufacturing sector was positive. Funding towards infrastructure sector found support from the decision that banks will be allowed to raise long-term funds, without the need to maintain proportional SLR, CRR and PSL. Financial sector liberalization and sops also buoyed the markets. — Radhika Rao Economist, DBS Bank The Union Budget 2014-2015 is progrowth, investor-friendly and savings oriented. The increase in basic tax exemption limit coupled with

increase under Section 80C aims to leave Rs 1 lac of disposable income in the hands of tax payers. This should result in providing a boost to small savings. The budget encourages long term infrastructure lending by proposing exemptions under CRR/SLR. And the classification with regard to capital gains will attract larger participation of FIIs in Indian markets. Technology gets a boost with the new TDF. Gross borrowing program by the Government of India has been nearly pegged at the same level. This should provide comfort on both liquidity and interest rates. The emphasis to focus on bringing down inflation while proposing growth centric measures will be positively received by broader markets. — Rakesh Sharma MD & CEO, Lakshmi Vilas Bank The Union Budget 2014-15 has failed to meet the expectations of the industry. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has lost a golden opportunity of reviving the prospects of the Indian economy succumbing to decadel low GDP growth, inflation, crowding out of private investments and rising deficit bill... Jaitley has been courageous in providing multiple sops, tax holidays and striking measures in reviving the manufacturing sector of the Indian economy. However, it fails to escape the eyes of the industry that the measures had been already initiated by respective ministries in the past. Also, the Budget stipulates no time frame for the measures announced towards boosting the infrastructural sector and manufacturing industry of the economy. It is imperative to note that time bound measures are crucial for the Indian economy which realms under the pressure of policy not witnessing timely execution. — Vijay Kalantri President, All India Association of Industries

Through this budget the Finance Minister has set the ground for repair of the economy. There has been a mix of both short term and long term measures geared towards boosting confidence of all key constituents... He presented the budget in a very difficult situation and what we have is a set of progressive announcements that will be the key building blocks for engineering a turnaround in the growth trajectory over the next two to three years. — Sidharth Birla President, FICCI

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The Government’s endeavour of providing ‘housing for all by 2022’ through new measures announced in today’s Budget, such as allocation of funds for National Housing Bank, setting up a Mission on Low Cost Affordable Housing, inclusion of slum development in the list of CSR activities, would help in promoting development of affordable housing in the country. Extending additional tax incentives by increasing the interest deduction to Rs.2 lacs would help more people, especially the young working class population; to buy homes and this could trigger renewed interest in the real estate market. — Brotin Banerjee MD & CEO, Tata Housing

awarding an infrastructure status to enhancement of investment limit will the real estate sector” provide a boost. — Pradeep Jain — Subhrakant Panda Chairman – Parsvnath Developers MD, Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys Ltd.

The Finance Minister has taken a cautious approach but has shown the intent to take the right steps. The heartening aspect is that he has not gone overboard on any proposal. That he has laid emphasis on developing the housing sector is an encouraging move. We welcome the Finance Minister’s recommendations towards promoting home-buying amongst India’s common man. It is helpful that the income tax deduction for interest on housing loans has been raised to Rs 200 thousand (though not the expected Rs 300 thousand). Rs 40 billion for affordable housing and extending incentives for housing loans will help the housing industry in India in a big way. This is significant considering that India suffers a huge housing shortage of close to 63 million units. — Kapil Wadhawan Chairman & MD, DHFL

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has stuck a fine The new balance between Government has offering just the provided a right incentives to balanced, various sectors to insightful budget revive growth & job which clearly lays creation one hand out a road map for and his math on development. The fiscal deficit on the other. By sticking commitment to a to a fiscal deficit target of 4.1%, he stable and investor has taken the bull by its horns and friendly tax regime, resolving hopefully, the government will adhere disputes and blocked projects and to that number. The budget is various measures to simplify rules inclusive with a strong welfare focus and regulations will give great but has stayed away from any confidence to investors and providers populist measures and rightly so. We of capital, which is essential for India are happy with the FDI hike in to achieve high growth. For the real insurance to 49%, which has been estate sector, the increase in interest pending for long. The hike in FDI will tax deductibility on home loans and bring in more investments into the that increase in limits for the priority sector and address supply side lending is welcomed as it reduces the constraints. Tax pass through status cost of finance. The introductions of for REIT's along with a number of REITs is also welcomed as it operational issues in the capital eliminates duplication of taxation and market like introduction of uniform so will lower cost of finance. This will KYC, single demat account, help developers attract long-term liberalizing ADR/GDR regime have funds from foreign investor also been addressed, which are community. significant positives . Reaffirmation — David Walker that the new licensing regime for Executive Director, SARE Homes banks will be announced - is good and along expected lines. The tweak in personal tax exemptions is an I think Mr Jaitley encouraging move. However, one has presented a would have liked to see more clarity realistic budget around GST. The roadmap looks good under difficult overall, but the key will lie in effective circumstances and execution and implementation put in place the — Sunil Godhwani basic building Chairman & MD, Religare Enterprises blocks for economic recovery along with fiscal The government’s consolidation. The support provided decision to end the to various sectors and, particularly, impasse on coal the threshold for investment supplies to power allowance being brought down to Rs plants and ensure 25 crores is welcome; equally, linking availability of the MGNERGA to rural infrastructure fuel to all projects and asset creation is a significant that are step. While the emphasis on commissioned streamlining tax administration along before March with providing a stable tax regime will 2015, is a welcome move. Power boost confidence and attract reforms including Rs 200 crore fund investment, increase in personal allocation in addition to extension of income tax exemption and 10-year tax holiday and

We hail the maiden budget speech by Hon Finance Minister, Arun Jaitly, this clearly suggest that development flank taken by the NDA govt. Real Estate sector for long time was ignored with no significant proposals made to spur growth in this sector. For the first time after the slowdown the Union Budget 2014 gives a boost to the real estate sector. We thank Hon’ble Minister for paying attention through legislations like REIT, promoting affordable housing and allocating over USD 50,000 crores towards urban infrastructure. Government’s emphasis on PPP shows its commitment towards a collective growth. Though we have moved ahead in the right direction, a lot more has to be done, primarily

Under the current tight fiscal situation, the Finance Minister has tried to balance and manage the expectations from different quarters with a need for growth and fiscal prudence. The budget has rightly given a positive direction on issues like implementation of GST, retrospective taxation as well as simplification of the tax regime. This will revive investor sentiment and kick start growth and development in the medium to long term. — Vikram Kirloskar President, SIAM & Vice Chairman Toyota Kirloskar

The Finance minister has rightly focussed on the MSME sector and provided much needed impetus to it by providing various friendly framework with focus on reviving the sector. The government's first budget seeks to draw a road map to address various issues which will not only stimulate the economy, but also will be the foundation stone for setting it on the high growth path in the coming years. — Umesh Revankar MD, Shriram Transport Finance Company

encouragement to banks for giving long-term funds and loans to the infrastructure sector is bound to give a boost to the ailing sector. The allocation of Rs 500 crore for Deen Dayal Upadhyay rural electrification programme clearly indicates Government’s inclination towards strengthening infrastructure development which shines brightly with their claim of supplying 24x7 power supply to the nation. — Ratul Puri Chairman, Hindustan Powerprojects Giving pass-through status to REIT and CSR status for Slum Redevelopment Programmes are major welcome announcements by the finance minister...We have been suggesting to the government for long to help revive the real estate sector to rejuvenate the economy and we definitely hope to see a radical change coming to the state. The minister has given some relief to individual tax payers by raising the income tax exemption limit by 50,000 and has also raised the limit of the interest part of home loans from Rs. 1.5 lakh to Rs. 2 lakh. The combined effect will definitely lead to renewed interest in home purchase by Indians...Yet, we see the glass half full and the remaining half is filled with hope... — Lalit Kumar Jain Chairman,CREDAI We are extremely delighted after today budget speech by Shri Arun Jaitley. Real estate has finally got its long pending attention in the Union Budget. We sincerely applaud the decisions made to boost this sector. We, however, were expecting to get an infrastructure status in the budget. This would have allowed the sector reap some more benefits in terms of funding. This remain unfulfilled. Overall, this is a welcome budget by the Union Government and certainly promises Acchhe Din ahead.” — Aman Agarwal Director – K V Developers The focus is clearly to cap less productive expenditure on various subsidies and use the incremental governmental revenues for boosting infrastructure and consumption growth. From an stock market perspective his throws up an opportunity for investors to look at infrastructure, banking, real estate and capital goods sectors. The FM has mentioned that the capitalization

of banks to meet Basel 3 norms would be done through funds raised by divesting Government’s large holding in PSU banks to the investing public. Add to this, the disinvestment target of Rs 63,000 crore is certain to keep the Indian capital markets buzzing and provide excellent buying opportunities for the retail investor. The increase in income tax exemption limit under section 80C from Rs 100,000 to Rs 150,000 and raising the threshold of taxable income to Rs 250,000 will boost retail savings and consumption. — C. Parthasarathy Chairman Karvy Group I am really happy with 2014 union budget as per healthcare sector is concerned.The sector is the growth engine for any developing country. With our Finance Minister proposing 4 new All India Institute Of Medical Sciences in the near future and also he proposes to be built and function All India Institute Medical College in every state of India , proposing of Rs. 100 crore for Beti Bacchao campaign, opening of 12 more government medical colleges, 31 new Laboratory for testing new drugs and ensuring its safety and 15 new rural health research centers, there will be a boost for the health sector. — Dr K.K. Aggarwal President Indian Medical Association Overall, this was a good budget and will stimulate growth in the real estate and infrastructure sector. However, the real impact on the economy will be upon investing all the funds allocated in the Budget through project implementations, with a sense of urgency for which our country does not have a good track record. — Anshuman Magazine Chairman & MD, CBRE South Asia This biggest positive from this budget is the emphasis the government has accorded to infrastructure creation. Keeping in mind the fiscal constraints, the Hon’ble Finance Minister has very intelligently calibrated his maiden Budget to promote growth and employment without sacrificing prudence. This budget has set up a very positive trend to the economy after a long time. Strengthening the systems for Advance Tax Ruling will substantially reduce tax litigations and ambiguities. This should be also extended to domestic companies. — Hemant Kanoria Chairman & MD Srei Infrastructure Finance Ltd

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ing. It also sets a target of Rs 8 lakh crore for agriculture The total expenditure esti- credit during the current year mates stand at Rs 17,94,892 and will continue the interest crore. Gross tax receipts will subvention scheme and raise be Rs 13,64,524 crore, of the corpus of rural infrastrucwhich Centre’s share will Rs ture development fund 9,77,258 crore. Non-tax rev- (RIDF) to Rs 25,000 crore. enues for current financial Towards food security, the year will be Rs 2,12,505 crore government commits itself to and capital receipts other restructuring Food Corp of than borrowings will be Rs India (FCI), reducing trans73,952 crore. The Budget portation and distribution pegs the fiscal deficit for the losses and efficacy of PDS. current fiscal at 4.1 per cent Wheat and rice will be proof the GDP and 3.6 and 3 per vided at reasonable prices to cent in 2015-16 and 2016-17 weaker sections. respectively. In direct taxes, the Budget In an apparent reference to makes no changes in the rate the previous government, of surcharge for any class of Jaitley said slow decision tax payer while continuing making had resulted in a loss of opportunity and two years of sub-5 per cent growth in the economy has resulted in challenging situation. He said government intends to usher in a policy regime that would bring the desired growth, lower inflation, sustained level of external sector balance and prudent policy stance. The Finance Minister said the present situation presents a challenge of slow growth in manufacturing sector, in infrastructure and also the need to introduce fiscal prudence. The tax to GDP ratio must be improved and non-tax revenue increased, he said the education cess at 3 per while pruning the negative cent for all. list for levy of service tax. The As a measure of encouraggovernment will constitute ing infrastructure and conan Expenditure Management struction sectors to revive Commission to look into growth and provide jobs, the every aspect of expenditure Budget provides tax incenreform. It will overhaul the tives for real estate investsubsidy regime while provid- ment trust and infrastructure ing full protection to the mar- investment trust. ginalised. In manufacturing, considJaitley said the government ering the need to incentivise would like to introduce the smaller entrepreneurs, it proGoods and Services Tax (GST) vides investment allowance to streamline tax administra- at the rate of 15 per cent to a tion, avoid harassment of manufacturing company that business and ensure higher invests more than Rs 25 crore revenue collection. in a year in plant and maThe Budget proposes to in- chinery for three years. fuse Rs 2.40 lakh crore in PSU Jaitley also proposed to exbanks in which citizens will tend the investment linked be allowed direct sharehold- deduction to new sectors

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namely slurry pipelines for transportation of iron ore. The concessional tax rate of 15 per cent on dividends received by Indian companies from foreign subsidiaries is being continued because it has resulted in enhanced repatriation of funds. To enhance the functioning of income tax department as facilitators, 60 more Ayaykar Seva Kendras will be opened to promote excellence in service delivery. Taking note of the fact that power supply continues to a major area of concern in the country, the Budget proposes to extend the 10-year tax holiday to undertakings which begin generation, transmission and distribution by March 31, 2017, instead of annual extensions. As part of financial inclusion mission, a special small savings instrument to cater to

the requirement of education and marriage of the girl child will be introduced. A National Savings Certificate with insurance cover will also be launched to provide additional benefits for small savers. In the PPF scheme, annual ceiling will be enhanced to Rs 1.5 lakh per annum from Rs 1 lakh at present. In Defence allocation, Rs 1000 crore has been set apart for implementing one-rankone-pension policy. Capital outlay for Defence has been raised by Rs 5,000 crore over the amount provided in the interim budget. The Finance Minister also announced setting up a war memorial, war museum and a national police memorial. For modernisation of state police forces, Rs 3,000 crore has been allocated. An integrated Ganga conservation mission, called ‘Namami Gange’ is proposed to be set up with an outlay of Rs 2,037 crore for this year. An NRI fund for Ganga will be set up which will finance special projects. Rs 100 crore have been set aside for ghat development and beautification of river front at Kedarnath, Varnasi, Haridwar, Kanpur, Allahabad, Patna and Delhi. A 1,620-km Ganga inland waterway development from Haridwar to Haldia is also planned to be completed in 6 years at a cost of Rs 4,200 crore, Jaitley said. (With inputs from PTI)

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Housing Fund (RHF). In the light of the above, enhanced allocations to the tune of Rs. 8,000 crore has been made for National Housing Bank (NHB) for the year 2014-15 to expand and support Rural Housing in the country.

HEALTH FOR ALL The Central Government has decided to set up fifteen Model Rural Health Research Centres in the States for better health care facilities in rural India. The Health Centres will take up research on local health issues concerning rural population. to move towards “Health for All”, two key initiatives like the Free Drug Service and Free Diagnosis Service would be taken up on priority. In order to achieve universal access to early quality diagnosis and treatment to TB patients, two National Institutes of Ageing will be set up at AIIMS, New Delhi and Madras Medical College, Chennai. A national level research and referral Institute for higher dental studies would be set up in one of the existing Dental institutions. Jaitley informed the House that all the six new AIIMS at Jodhpur, Bhopal, Patna, Rishikesh, Bhubaneswar and Raipur, which are part of Pradhan Mantrai Swasthya Suraksha Yojana, have become functional. A plan to set up four more AIIMS likeinstitutions at Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Vidarbha in Maharashtra and Poorvanchal in UP is under consideration. He announced a sum of Rs 500 crores for this purpose. He said at present 58 Government Medical Colleges have been approved and proposed to add 12 more such colleges. In addition, dental facilities would also be provided in all the hospitals. For the first time, the Central Government will provide assistance to strengthen the States Drug Regulatory and Food Regulatory Systems by creating new drug testing laboratories and strengthening the 31 existing State laboratories. Rs.50,000 CRORE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF URBAN AREAS The Government has a major focus of providing good infrastructure, including public transport, solid waste disposal, sewerage treatment and drinking water in the urban areas. The Budgetary provision for the Pooled Municipal Debt Obligation Facility has been enhanced from Rs 5000 crores to Rs 50,000 crores with extension of the facility by five years to March 31, 2019. This facility was set up in 2006 with participation of several banks to promote and finance infrastructure projects in Urban Areas on shared risk basis. Jaitley said that for urban renewal of cities and towns, four fundamental activities are necessary like provision of safe

drinking water and sewerage management, use of recycled water for growing organic fruits and vegetables, solid waste management and digital connectivity. The Finance Minister said it is the vision of this Government that at least five hundred (500) such

habitations must be provided support, while harnessing private capital and expertise through PPPs, to renew their infrastructure and services in the next ten years. Government will encourage development of metro rail systems, including light rail systems, in the PPP mode, supported by the Central Government. For two million plus cities, planning of metro projects must begin now and in the current fiscal, a sum of Rs. 100 crore has been allocated for Metro Projects in Lucknow and Ahmedabad. FIVE NEW IITs, FIVE NEW IIMs, EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES The Government has announced to set-up five more IITs in the Jammu & Kashmir, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala. Similarly, five new IIMs will be setup in the States of Himachal

Pradesh, Punjab, Bihar, Odisha and Maharashtra. For this, a sum of Rs. 500 crore has been allocated in the Budget. Jaitley said that the country needs a large number of Centres of higher learning which are world class and accordingly declare to set-up Jai Prakash Narayan National Centre for Excellence in humanities in Madhya Pradesh. He also announced “Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya New Teachers Training Programme” to infuse new training tools and motivate teachers with an initial corpus of Rs.500 crore. He said that for Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, a provision of Rs. 28, 635 crore has been made while for Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan Rs. 4,966 crores have been allocated. The Government will also strive to provide toilets and drinking water in all the girls school in first phase, the Minister added. To take advantage of the reach of the IT, the Finance Minister allocated a sum of Rs. 100 crore for setting up virtual classrooms as Communication Linked Interface for Cultivating Knowledge (CLICK) and online courses.

FOR GIRL CHILD AND WOMEN BETI BACHAO, BETI PADHAO YOJANA LAUNCHED Government has introduced a new scheme called Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao, which will help in generating awareness and improving the efficiency of delivery of welfare services meant for women with an initial corpus of Rs 100 crore. The Union Finance Minister announced that government would focus on campaigns to sensitize people of this country towards the concerns of the girl child and women. He said that the process of sensitization must begin early and therefore the school curriculum must Continued on pg 7

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I have changed my name from Navajabanu Mohammed Khalil Khan to Nivaz Banoo Mohammed Khalil Khan as per Affidavit C-14436 I have changed my name from Pravin Kumar Hridaynarayan Singh to Pravin Hridaynarayan Singh as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Mariya Ali Husain Bhavnagarwala to Mariya Xavier Manezes as per Affidavit C-14454 I have changed my name from Selva Mohamed Sadik Basha to Sadik Basha Selva Mohamed Shaikh as per Affidavit C-14455

C-14437 I have changed my name from Aswinipriya Palakkal Sankaranarayanan to Aswinipriy a Binesh Chakkamkulangara as per Affidavit C-14438 I have changed my name from Mercy Kolarikkal Mani to Mercy Raphael as per Affidavit C-14439 I have changed my name from Wilma Vivian Anslem D’souza to Wilma Anslem D’souza as per Affidavit C-14440 I have changed my name from Aaron Savio Joseph Gomes to Aaron Savio Gomes as per Affidavit C-14441 I have changed my name from M. Aruna to Aruna Jyothin as per Affidavit C-14442 I have changed my name from Ghangao Pradip Bhalchandra to Ghanghav Pradip Bhalchandra as per Affidavit C-14443 I have changed my name from Haroon Majid Thadhi to Harun Majid Thadhi as per Affidavit C-14444 I have changed my name from Sushilkumar Anand Bharati to Sushil Anand Bharati as per Affidavit C-14445 I have changed my name from Purvi Rajendra Dedhia to Purnima Rajendra Dedhia as per Affidavit C-14446 I have changed my name from Deepak Rajbhar to Deepak Kumar Rajbhar as per Affidavit C-14447 I have changed my name from Archana Arvind Gole to Vijaya Namdeo Gambhirrao as per Affidavit C-14448 I have changed my name from Sushilkumar Ramchandra Gaud to Sushil Ramchandra Gaud as per Affidavit C-14449 I have changed my name from Mudrikadevi Ramchandra Gaud to Mudrika Ramchandra Gaud as per Affidavit C-14450 I have changed my name from Farhin Shaba Mohammed Hussein to Farhin Saba Mohammed Anwar Begwala as per Affidavit C-14451 I have changed my name from Mariya Ali Husain Bhavnagarwala to Mariya Menezes as per Govt. of Maha. Gazette No.( U-13334) C-14452

I have changed my name from Kamruddin Tajuddin to Kamruddin Tajuddin Shaikh as per Affidavit C-14456 I have changed my name from Hiteshkumar Divakar Trivedi to Hitesh Divakar Trivedi as per Affidavit C-14457 I have changed my name from Kaushalyadevi Divakar Trivedi to Kaushalya Divakar Trivedi as per Affidavit C-14458 I have changed my name from Gracy Daigo Rodrigues to Grasy Diago Rodrigues as per Affidavit C-14459 I have changed my name from Shyamali Sengupta to Shyamoli Shyama Prasad Roy as per Affidavit C-14460 I have changed my name from Natthuji Kannake to Natthu Kannake as per Affidavit C-14461 I have changed my name from Ahad Ahmed Raza to Mohammed Akhtar Khan as per Affidavit C-14462 I have changed my name from Mohammed Ahmed to Mohammed Ahmed Khan as per Affidavit C-14463 I have changed my name from Haji Mohammed Vakil to Mohammed Wakil Aabadh Khan as per Affidavit C-14464 I have changed my name from Anwarikhatun to Anwari Khatoon Mohammed Wakil Khan as per Affidavit C-14465 I have changed my name from Rashmi Somvanshi to Rashmi Singh Somvanshi as per Affidavit C-14466 I have changed my name from Kalpeshkumar Pravinchandra Shah to Kalpesh Pravinchandra Shah as per Affidavit dated: 9 July 2014 C-14467 I have changed my name from Prabhavati Jagjivan Vaghela to Prabha Kantilal Gohil as per Affidavit dated: 9 July 2014 C-14468 I Medha Ramesh Patwardhan have changed my name to Swati Sandip Kale as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 28/03/14 C-14469 I Mrs. Sushma Satyanarayan Bajari have changed my name to Mrs. Sushma Shailesh Bajari as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 09/07/14 C-14470

I Mrs. Kamala Vijay Nishad have changed my name to Mrs. Kamala Vijaykumar Nishad as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 09/07/14 C-14471 I Mr. Vijay Tejbahadur Nishad have changed my name to Mr. Vijaykumar Tejbahadur Nishad as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 09/07/14 C-14472 I Mr. Sharadkumar Vijay Nishad have changed my name to Mr. Sharad Vijaykumar Nishad as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 09/07/14 C-14473 I Mr. Amit Kumar Ashwin Joshi have changed my name to Mr. Amit Ashwin Joshi as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 07/03/14 C-14474 We Mr. Vivek Mishra & Mrs. Mridul Mishra have changed our minor son’s name from Mst. Chirag Mishra to Mst. Akshat Mishra as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 10/07/14 C-14475 I Ms.Vidya Sunder Kotian have changed my name to Mrs. Siddhi Sanjay Rane as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 10/07/14 C-14476 I Prince Ramesh Vadgama have changed my name to Jeet Ramesh Vadgama as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 10/07/14 C-14477 I Chanda Have changed my name to Chandadevi Vijayraj Jain as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 10/07/14 C-14478 I Vatsal J. Brahmbhatt have changed my name to Mr. Vatsalkumar J. Brahmbhatt as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 10/07/14 C-14479 I Bhavana Nayan Gada Have changed my name to Bhavna Nayan Gada as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-14480 I Pandey Hemlatakumari Vimal have changed my name to Pandey Hemlata Vimal as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-14481 I Amrtilal Buddhadev have changed my name to Amritlal Buddhadev as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-14482 I Geeta Dattatray Bambardekar have changed my name to Meenakshi Mayuresh Phatherfod as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-14483 I Mayuresh Devendra Phatarphod have changed my name to Mayuresh Devendra Phatherfod as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-14484 I Nitinkumar Rasiklal Shah have changed my name to Nitini Rasiklal Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-14485 I Jaysukhbhai Doshi have changed my name to Jaysukhlal Doshi as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-14486

I Jyotima Singh have changed my name to Babita Singh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-14487 I Vijay Vinod Jadav have changed my name to Vijay Vinod Yadav as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-14488 I Vinod Jadav have changed my name to Vinod Yadav as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-14489 I Minaxiben Vinod Jadav have changed my name to Meenakshi Vinod Yadav as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-14490 I Jeya Sundar Raj @ Jeya Sunderraj have changed my name to Jaya Sunderraj Joseph as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-14491 I Sundar Raj @ Sunderraj have changed my name to Sunderraj Joseph as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-14492 We Sunderraj Joseph & Jaya Sunderraj Joseph have changed our minor son’s name from Suraj Sundarraj @ Suraj Sunderraj to Suraj Sunderraj Joseph as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-14493 I Mr. Karthik Keshav Shetty have changed my name to Mr. Kartik Keshav Shetty as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-14494 I Chetankumar Jayantilal Thakkar have changed my name to Chetan Jayantilal Thakkar as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-14495 I Pinal Patel have changed my name to Pinal Dudhat as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 05/07/14 C-14496

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have a separate chapter on gender mainstreaming. Sharing the concerns of the members on Women’s safety, he informed the House that Ministry of Road Transport and Highways will spend Rs. 50 crore on pilot testing a scheme for Safety of Women on Public Road Transport. Similarly, Ministry of Home Affairs will spend Rs. 150 crore on a scheme to increase the safety of women in large cities. The Finance Minister also proposed to set up Crisis Management Centres in all the districts of NCT of Delhi this year in all government and private hospitals. The funding will be provided from the Nirbhaya Fund, the Minister added. He also announced to introduce a special small savings instrument to cater to the requirements of educating and marriage of the Girl Child.

FOR SCs & STs AND THE DISABLED TOO The Central Government has said that it is committed to the welfare of SCs and STs and this year an amount of Rs 50,548 crore is proposed under the SC Plan and Rs 32, 387 crore under TSP. To provide credit enhancement facility for young start up entrepreneurs from Scheduled Castes, who aspire to be part of the neo-middle class, a sum of Rs 200 crore will be opertionalised through a scheme by IFCI. For the welfare of the tribals “Van Bandhu Kalyan Yojana” is being launched with an initial allocation of Rs 100 crore. Shri Jaitley has announced a sum of Rs 100 crores for modernization of Madarsas. The Finance Minister said that the Government will make all out efforts to create a more inclusive society for Persons with Disabilities to enable them to enjoy equal opportunity to lead an empowered life with dignity. He also proposed to establish National level institutes for Universal Inclusive Design and Mental Health Rehabilitation and also a Centre for Disability Sports.

RURAL ROAD AND WATER SECTORS The Central Government has reaffirmed its commitment to a better and more energetic Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana as it had a massive impact in improvement of access for Rural population. Initiated during the NDA-I under the stewardship of then Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, the scheme has been provided a sum of Rs.14,389 crore in the General Budget 2014-15. While renewing its commitment to providing wage and self-employment opportunity in rural areas, Jaitley said that the wage employment would be provided under MGNREGA through works that are more productive, asset creating and substantially linked to agriculture and allied activities. Ajeevika, the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), aims to eliminate rural poverty through sustainable livelihood options. Under this Mission, Women SHGs are provided bank loans at 4% on prompt repayment in 150 districts and at 7 % in all other districts. The Finance Minister said that Government has decided to extend the provision of bank loan for

women SHGs at 4% in another 100 districts. Jaitley also proposed to set-up a “Start Up Village Entrepreneurship Programme” for encouraging rural youth to take up local entrepreneurship programs with an initial sum of Rs 100 crore. Jaitley said to give an added impetus to watershed development in the country, a new programme called “Neeranchal” will be launched with an initial outlay of Rs 2,142 crore in the current financial year. For providing safe drinking water, Rs 3600 crore has been earmarked under National Rural Drinking Water Programme in approximately 20,000 habitations affected with arsenic, fluoride, heavy/toxic elements, pesticides/fertilizers through community water purification plants in next 3 years.

FARMERS’ MARKETS The Finance Minister also announced a sum of Rs 500 crore for establishing a “Price Stabilization Fund” to mitigate price volatility in the agriculture produce which create uncertainties and hardship for the farmers. The Finance Minister said that the farmers and consumers’ interest will be served by increasing competition and integrating markets across the country. To accelerate setting-up of a National Market, the Central Government will work closely with the State Governments to re-orient their respective APMC Acts., to provide for establishment of private market yards/ private markets. The State Governments will also be encouraged to develop Farmers’ Markets in town areas to enable the farmers to sell their produce directly. The Finance Minister said that as a very large number of landless farmers are unable to provide land title as guarantee, institutional finance is denied to them and they become vulnerable to money lenders’ usurious lending. The Finance Minister has proposed to provide finance to 5 lakh joint farming groups of “Bhoomi Heen Kisan” through NABARD in the current financial year. Shri Jaitely also proposed to set aside a sum of Rs 50 crores for the development of indigenous cattle breeds and an equal amount for starting a blue revolution in inland fisheries. REFORMS IN THE FOOD SECTOR Restructuring FCI, reducing transportation and distribution losses and efficacy of PDS would be taken up on priority the Finance Minister added. Shri Jaitley said that the Government is also committed to provide wheat and rice at reasonable prices to the weaker sections of the society. Even if due to inadequate rainfall, there is a marginal decline in agriculture production, stocks in the Central pool are adequate to meet any exigency he added. The Finance Minister said that the Government shall, when required, undertake open market sales to keep prices under control.

DEFENCE ALLOCATION RAISED TO RS 2,29,000 CRORE Allocation for defence in this year’s General Budget has been raised to Rs 2,29,000 crore. Union Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley also pro-

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posed a further sum of Rs 1,000 crore to address the pension disparities while implementing the policy of “one rank one pension” for soldiers. Emphasizing on the modernization of the armed forces to enable them to play their role effectively in the defence of country’s strategic interests, the Finance Minister also proposed to increase the capital outlay for defence modernization by Rs 5,000 crore over the amount provided for in the interim Budget. This includes a sum of Rs 1,000 crore for accelerating the development of the Railways system in the border areas. He said urgent steps would also be taken to stream line the procurement process to make it speedy and more efficient. E-VISA TO BE INTRODUCED AT NINE AIRPORTS The facility of Electronic Travel Authorisation (e-Visa) shall be

crores is being set aside for this scheme.

SWATCHH BHARAT ABHIYAN The Government intends to cover every household by total sanitation by the year 2019, the 150th year of the Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi The Central Government is providing sources within its means, but the task of total sanitation cannot be achieved without the support of all.

SHYAMA PRASAD MUKHERJI RURBAN MISSION Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission will be launched to deliver integrated project based infrastructure in the rural areas. This will also include development of economic activities and skill development. The preferred mode of delivery would be through PPPs while using various scheme funds. Jaitley cited the

cient thermal power.

Coal Jaitley also announced comprehensive measures for enhancing domestic coal production with a stringent mechanism for quality control and environmental protection. Measures will be initiated to provide adequate quantity of coal to power plants which are already commissioned or would be commissioned by March, 2015 to unlock dead investments.

New & Renewable Energy Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects will be initiated in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Ladakh in J&K. A sum of Rs. 500 crore is allocated for this purpose. He also allocated a sum of Rs. 400 crore for launching a scheme for Solar Power driven agricultural pump sets and water pumping stations. An additional amount of Rs. 100 core is set aside for the development of 1 MW Solar Parks on the banks of canals. Implementation of Green Energy Corridor Projects will be accelerated in this financial year to facilitate evacuation of renewable energy across the country. Petroleum & Natural Gas The Finance Minister has announced the initiation to accelerate production and exploitation of Coal Bed Methane reserves. The possibility of using modern technology to revive old or closed wells will also be explored to maximize the production. He stated that the usage of Piped Natural Gas will be rapidly scaled-up in a mission mode as it is clean and efficient to deliver.

introduced in a phased manner at nine airports in India. Announcing this during his maiden Budget Speech in the Lok Sabha today, the Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley said that the necessary infrastructure would be put in place within the next six months. Shri Jaitley said that tourism is one of the largest job creators globally. The facility of e-Visa would give a major boost to tourism in India. The countries to which e-Visa facility would be extended would be identified in a phased manner. This would further facilitate the Visaon-Arrival facility. KISAN VIKAS PATRA (KVP) RE-INTRODUCED Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) is being reintroduced to encourage people, who may have banked and unbanked savings to invest in this instrument. Announcing this, the Finance Minister said that KVP was a very popular instrument among small savers and is being re-introduced to promote saving. PRADHAN MANTRI KRISHI SINCHAYEE YOJANA The Government has proposed to initiate the scheme “Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana.” Announcing this, Jaitley said that there was a need to provide assured irrigation to mitigate risk to the farmer since bulk of the farm lands are rainfed and depend on monsoon. This scheme would facilitate access to irrigation. Shri Jaitley said that a sum of Rs.1,000

example of Gujarat that has demonstrated successfully the Rurban development model of urbanization of the rural areas, through which people living in the rural areas can get efficient civic infrastructure and associate services.

DEENDAYAL UPADHYAYA GRAM JYOTI YOJANA “Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana” for feeder separation will be launched to augment power supply to the rural areas and for strengthening sub-transmission and distribution systems. Announcing this, Jaitley said that power is a vital input for economic growth and the Government is committed to providing 24x7 uninterrupted power supply to all homes. A sum of Rs. 500 crores has been set aside for this scheme. THE STATUE OF UNITY An amount of Rs.200 crore has been allocated for the erection of Statue of Unity, to suport the Government of Gujarat, which has embarked upon the mission to build the largest statue of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, who stands as a symbol of unity of the country.

ENERGY SECTOR Power The Finance Minister has proposed to allocate an initial sum of Rs. 100 crore for preparatory work for a new scheme “UltraModern Super Critical Coal Based Thermal Power Technology” to promote cleaner and more effi-

BASIC CUSTOM DUTIES REDUCED ON CERTAIN ITEMS TO ENCOURAGE INVESTMENT AND DOMESTIC PRODUCTION To boost domestic manufacture and to address the issue of inverted duties, the General budget 2014-15 has reduced basic customs duty (BCD) on certain items. To encourage new investment and capacity addition in the chemicals and petrochemicals sector, basic customs duty has been reduced. Colour picture tubes have been exempted from basic customs duty to make cathode ray TVs cheaper and more affordable to weaker sections.To encourage production of LCD and LED TVs below 19 inches in India, basic customs duty on LCD and LED TV panels of below 19 inches has been reduced from 10 percent to Nil.

PAN MASALA, TOBACCO PRODUCTS GET COSTLIER Excise Duty has been increased from 12 per cent to 16 per cent on pan masala, from 50 percent to 55 percent on unmanufactured tobacco and from 60 percent to 70 percent on gutkha and chewing tobacco and also levy an additional duty of excise at 5 percent on aerated waters containing added sugar.

MORE SERVICES BOUGHT IN THE SERVICE TAX NET, INDIRECT TAXES TO YIELD RS.7525 CRORE To broaden the tax base in Service Tax, sale of space or time for advertisements in broadcast media has been extended to cover such sales on other segments like online and mobile advertising.

Announcing the tax proposals, the Finance Minister said that sale of space for advertisements in print media however would remain excluded from service tax. However services provided by radio-taxis have been brought under service tax. The Finance Minister said that the tax proposals on the indirect taxes side are estimated to yield Rs.7525 crore during 2014-15. PERSONAL TAX EXEMPTION LIMIT RAISED BY RS. 50,000 NO CHANGE IN THE RATE OF SURCHARGE 15% INVESTMENT ALLOWANCE TO MANUFACTURING COMPANIES, TO INCENTIVIZE SMALL ENTREPRENEURS AND INCOME FROM FOREIGN PORTFOLIO INVESTORS TO BE TREATED AS CAPITAL GAINS

The General Budget 2014-15 has raised the personal income-tax exemption limit by Rs. 50,000 that is, from Rs.2 lakh to Rs.2.50 lakh in the case of individual taxpayers, below the age of 60 years. Exemption limit raised from Rs.2.50 lakh to Rs.3 lakh in the case of senior citizens. However there is no change in the rate of surcharge either for the corporates or the individuals, HUFs, firms etc. The budget proposes to continue education cess at 3 percent. Investment limit under section 80C of the Income-tax Act has also been raised from Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 1.50 lakh and Deduction limit on account of interest on loan in respect of self occupied house property raised from Rs.1.5 lakh to Rs.2 lakh. To incentivize small entrepreneurs an Investment allowance at the rate of 15 percent to a manufacturing company that invests more than Rs. 25 crore in any year in new plant and machinery. The benefit to be available for three years i.e. for investments upto 31.03.2017. Investment allowance to manufacturing company investing more than Rs.100 crore announced last year to continue in parallel till 31.03.2015. To bring greater certainty and to encourage fund manager to shift to India, income arising to foreign portfolio investors from transaction in securities will be treated as capital gains. Concessional rate of 15 percent on foreign dividends without any sunset date will be continued. To augment low cost long term foreign borrowings for Indian companies, the eligible date of borrowing in foreign currency has been extended from 31.03.2015 to 31.03.2017 for a concessional tax rate of 5 percent on interest payments. Tax incentive extended to all types of bonds instead of only infrastructure bonds. To remove tax arbitrage, rate of tax on long term capital gains has been increased from 10 percent to 20 percent on transfer of units of Mutual funds, other than equity oriented funds. 60 more Ayakar Seva Kendras will be opened during the current financial year to promote excellence in service delivery. Net effect of the direct tax proposals will result in revenue loss of Rs.22,200 crore.

Pune rocked by low-intensity blast

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Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) reached the blast spot near low-intensity blast took Pharaskhana Police Station in place in Pune near its the busy Budhwar Peth area. famous Dagdushet Last month, 21 people Halwai Ganpati temple on were arrested in connection Thursday, injuring three peo- with Shaikh's murder case ple including a police consta- wherein he was beaten to ble. Following the murder of death by a mob in Pune over Pune-based software engi- a facebook comment. The acneer Mohsin Shaikh on June cused were suspected to be 2, the Intelligence Bureau (IB) linked with the Hindu Rashhad sounded an alert for tra Sena (HRS), a right-wing Pune city considering a pos- organisation. Dhananjay sible backlash by the Muslim Desai, HRS chief, has been community. named as an accused in the Five officers of Mumbai's murder case.

months ago from Satara and a complaint regarding this has been lodged in the concerned police station. Top police officials and a Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad reached the spot after the incident while forensic experts searched the area to collect evidence. The ones injured in the blast are yet to be identified but are stable. Pune was earlier rocked by four coordinated low-intensity explosions on August 1, 2012 which had left one person injured. The city first came up on the terror radar when 17 people were killed and Police inspect the spot where a low intensity blast occurred in a two-wheeler parking lot near the Budhwarpeth around 60 injured in a powerpolice station in Pune, on Thursday. ful blast at German Bakery, one of Pune's favourite eaterThe alert by the IB had holy month of Ramzan. tion number MH-11-AQ- ies, on February 13, 2010. been issued for various vital According to ATS sources, 7174 of Maan Tehsil, Pimpri Home-grown terror outfit Ininstallations in the city, con- the bike which was used in Village with a Satara passing. dian Mujahideen was blamed sidering the ongoing Islamic the Pune blast had a registra- This bike was stolen a few for both the attacks.

Mumbai on guard By Neel Shah

fter the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blasted in Pune city, Mumbai police chief called for an urgent meeting with top IPS officers in the city yesterday. Present in the meeting were all the joint commissioners of police and regional additional commissioners. Maria issued an order to the city's Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS), which should be on high alert 24x7 during the next week, informed sources who were present at the meeting. The police will now conduct random checks at parking areas near temples, post offices, police stations and hospitals. The presence of Naka bandis will also increase. With solid experience

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given to the Public that my client Mrs.Madhavi M.Puranik intends to sell and transfer residential premises bearing Flat No. 4 Ground Floor, admeasuring 325 sq.ft. built up area, A wing in the building known as Shubha MangalTara Co-Operative Housing Society Ltd. (Registration No. TNA/KLN/HSG/C.T.C./5701 of 21/01/1993) Situated at Vishnunagar Dombivli (west) Tal. Kalyan, Dist Thane owned and possessed by her together with membership rights of the said society. Any person/s having any right or claim in and upon the above mentioned Flat Premises and/or the membership rights by way of sale, mortgage, lease, gift, decree, possession, inheritance or otherwise are required to intimate the undersigned in writing alongwith supporting documentary evidence at their office at 1 Ground Floor, Retibhavan Building No 2 M.G.Road, Dombiali (w) Tal.kalyan, Dist. Thane. within fourteen (14) days from the date hereof failing which it will be presumed that there are no such claim and if any, the same are waived and my clients shall proceed with the sale of the said Flat premises and assignment of the said shares in favour of proposed Purchaser. Sd/Adv. VISHAL K.PATIL

of detecting terrorist activities and cracking the whip on the city's underworld, Maria has strong network of informers. The IPS officers were instructed to tap their informers and gather information on sleeper cells of ultras in the city. The Coast Guard and Navy are maintaining surveillance along the western coastline, using patrol vessels and helicopters. Speaking to the ADC, a highly placed source of the city police, who was also present at the meeting said, “The CP has told us to tap into our network of informers, as they are the real ears and eyes of the police.” Meanwhile, a part of the the city's Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) has left to Pune to assist its officers there.

Nalasopara shocker! By Suresh Golani

by Kiran’s three local friends at the picnic spot where the he Nalasopara police are group consumed liquor, folon the lookout of a mid- lowing which the quartet dle-aged man who along launched a murderous atwith his three accomplices tack on Ajay who was also in mounted a murderous as- an inebriated state. While the sault on his 20-year-old accused fled the spot, locals brother-in-law. The attack rushed a profusely bleeding was panned to grab Ajay’s Ajay to the nearby Alliance multi-crore property in the Hospital where his condition Vakola area of Santacruz. is said to be critical. A resident of Santacruz, Wagle had apparently the accused identified as hired contract killers to get Kiran Wagle, invited his rid of Ajay who works in the brother-in-law Ajay Yash- BMC and owns a property want Gorivale (20) on an in Vakola. A case under secouting to Nallasopara. An tion 307 of the Indian Penal unsuspecting Ajay accepted Code has been registered the invite and both left against Wagle and his two for Panch Amba- a picnic unidentified accomplices spot in the hilly terrains of who are still at large, police Nallasopara on Thursday said. Police Sub Inspector, morning. Sandeep Lokhande, is invesThe duo were then joined tigating the case.

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The Union government has appointed senior advocate Anil Chandrabali Singh as Additional Solicitor General of India (Western Zone) in the Bombay High Court, replacing Kevic Setalvad. Singh's appointment as ASG for a three-year tenure was announced yesterday, according to a release. As a lawyer in the Bombay High Court, Singh has a distinguished career spanning over three decades. After his current assignment as Additional Solicitor General, Singh will represent and assist the Centre, its various ministries and bodies in the Bombay High Court, the release said.

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The Union Budget has ignored the restoration of a celebrated warship like the IMS Vikrant.

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O Chavan to remain CM, to lead party in polls

Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan will continue in his post and lead Congress in the upcoming Assembly elections, the party's high command said on Thursday as it put an end to the suspense over the issue of change of leadership in the state. "Chavan will continue as Maharashtra Chief Minister and the coming Assembly elections will be fought under his leadership," AICC General Secretary Mohan Prakash, the in-charge of party affairs for the state, told PTI.

Constable attacked in Thane court premises

A police constable was allegedly abused and attacked in the court premises by an undertrial and his mother, a senior officer said on Thursday. The constable, Bhavesh Ramesh Meher, 29, was part of a squad escorting about a dozen prisoners from Thane Central Jail to the court. "The incident occurred outside the court of district judge V.K. Shewale on Wednesday when the undertrial Etsham Iqubal Shaikh was being given a cigarette by his mother Zakira, which Meher objected to," said Sr. PI D.P. Boraste of Thane police station. He said that Shaikh and his mother abused Meher before threatening him. "Shaikh threw a water bottle at Meher," he said.

ne hundred crore rupees has been allocated to construct a war memorial in New Delhi, in the Union Budget 2014-15, but the need to restore IMS Vikrant, a celebrated warship lying limp in a ship breaking yard, has been ignored. The former warship which played an important role in the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1972 was sent to Darukhana last month. Before the elections, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiv Sena Members of Parliament (MP) had carried out a morcha against the

Centre's decision to scrap the former warship. The alliance leaders had promised to restore the ship and make it a public museum if they were voted to power. However, the budget presented by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitely held no reference to IMS Vikrant. Jaitely announced Rs.100 crore to build a war memorial at Prince Park, New Delhi. Jaitley said that the country is deeply indebted to the officers and the jawans of the armed forces for having made huge sacrifices to defend its honour. In doing so, a large number of them gave up their lives. He said, “It is a

privilege for the nation to erect a befitting memorial in their memory.” BJP MP Kirit Somaiya, who was also part of the protest, remained tight lipped on the issue. Sena MP Rahul Shewale said, over the phone, “We have not given up on the issue. The matter is sub judice. We had requested Union Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari to make budget provision for IMS Vikrant.” So the matter is sub judice and is pending verdict in the Supreme Court, while a contractor lies in wait, hoping to wreck the ship as soon as the verdict is out.

he state government has decided to extend medical insurance cover to all its retired bureaucrats, officials and employees. The scheme will be implemented by United India Insurance and New India Assurance Company Limited.Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan signed the papers related to this scheme yesterday after which he GR was immediately issued. According to the CM office, the beneficiaries will be covered for their existing ailments and illnesses as well. Around 1,200 hospitals in the state

will provide cashless treatment to the beneficiaries, while serving bureaucrats and employees can also avail benefits under the scheme by paying an annual installment. The scheme is also compulsory for serving bureaucrats and employees who will retire in the next one year, between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015. The policy duration would be of one year with renewal for the next three years. The annual installment of insurance premium for this policy is less as compared to other policies, a senior government official said.

Anil Sawant is new Cong chief of Mira-Bhayandar Party rubs salt on NCP’s wounds, crowns ex-corporator who ditched Dr. Sanjeev Naik in LS polls

GPS devices to track watertankers in Mira-Bhayandar region By Suresh Golani

n a bid to curb pilferage, theft and ensure better transparency in water tanker services, the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) has decided to install Global Positioning System (GPS) devices on privately hired water carriers. The water supply department has deployed four private contractors for hiring 10,000 liter carriers to transport water from the tanker filling point in Bhayandar to various destinations across the twin-city. While the MBMC charges Rs 600 per tanker from the end user, the private tanker gets Rs 475 per trip. As per official statistics, the water supply department registers an average of 130 trips per day. However, there have been allegations that private contractors who are hand-in-glove with the tanker mafia had been inflating the number of trips on the virtue of manipulated physical monitoring. At present, there is no proper monitoring system at the lone MBMC filling station located near the sub-

MBMC has plans to install GPS devices on water tankers. way in Bhayandar (E), making it vulnerable to theft. The tanker operators, who are allegedly in sync with the on-duty personnel at the water filling point, have been registering bogus trips to dry zones, sources said. “From now on, it will be mandatory for every water tanker hired by the MBMC to install GPS device which will keep track of routes and record real time information of the movement and fre-

The GPS system would enable the MBMC to monitor the movement of the vehicles and verify if they are actually travelling on the scheduled routes. The equipment would help track the vehicles’ position and speed as well as the number of stoppages and any deviations from prescribed routes. The information provided by the device will be received at the control room and officials would be able to monitor the vehicles through a web-based application. quency of tankers,” said civic chief Suresh Kakani. The current tenders invited for transportation of water from the filing points, mandates the bidders to install GPS technology and meters, official said. “While meters have already been installed at the filling station, info acquired through GPS devices will give us data to monitor the passage of water tankers,” confirmed MBMC's executive engineer Suresh Vakode.

MPCC chief Manikrao Thakre handing the appointment letter to Sawant.

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n a surprising move that is bound to rub salt on the wounds of the local NCP leadership, former municipal corporator in the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC), Anil Sawant has been appointed as president of the Mira Bhayandar unit of the Congress party. Known to be a trusted lieutenant of local Congress strongman and MLC, Muzaffar Hussain, Sawant had openly raised a banner of revolt against NCP nominee Dr. Sanjeev Naik in the recently held Lok Sabha elections. Sawant who had led a team of disgruntled Congress leaders, mostly former corporators against Naik’s candidature had even tendered his resignation in protest. Sawant’s mysterious reinduction into the party fold and dramatic elevation

from general secretary to the top post has not gone down well with the NCP, however the mood is upbeat in the Congress camp especially amongst youngsters who are banking upon Sawant to stimulate energy into the party which was left marginalised after a dribbling in the 2012 civic polls. Thanking his mentorMuzaffar Hussain and the state leadership for giving him an opportunity to lead the party unit, Sawant said, “ I will not only strive for the well being of the common citizens, but will also ensure that the base of the party is further strengthened in this region.” Sawant succeeds outgoing president Leo Collasso. State Congress presidentManikrao Thakre handed over the official appointment letter in the presence of senior Congress leaders in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Bharat for Bhutan, Bhutan for Bharat

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inance Minister Arun Jaitley's budget which was presented by him to Parliament yesterday has nothing much for the poor. The corporate, middle and lower classes got better attention: The taxable limit of those whose annual earning is Rs 1.5 lakh and Rs 2.5 lakh has been increased by Rs. 50,000. Small industrial units get assistance. Several import items – computers and TV, branded packaged foods, footwear, branded clothes will be cheaper following a reduction in excise duties. The government has given huge importance to provide for proper sanitation and clean toilets throughout the country. The finance minister has also announced as much as 49 per cent FDI in Defence. He has provided as much as Rs 2,037 crore to clean up the Ganga. It is to be seen whether the money will sink down the Ganga; the previous attempt by former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was a big failure. As much as Rs 400 crore was wasted as a futile attempt was made to clean up the Ganga. Among the infrastructure plans of the government is the construction of highways and roads at a cost of Rs 37,000 crore. The government expects funds for this and other infrastructure items will come from FDI. Congress party leaders were prompt in criticising the budget. “The BJP has copied all our programmes,” they said. What then are they complaining about? At least in the next budget, the poor will get a little more attention from the finance minister.What, however, becomes apparent is he is set on a development course and he is making efforts to deliver. Finally, Sardar Patel was a great leader, but must there be an allocation in the budget of Rs 200 crore to build a statue in his memory?

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HESE days one hears nothing but praise for Narendra Modi and, of course, with full justification. His recent visit to Bhutan has received media commendation to a remarkable degree. If Modi had decided to make Bhutan his first foreign destination because of some inner compulsion, that was all for the better. "The visit," said Hindustan Times (June 17), "had the requisite combination of symbolism, pomp, high-minded rhetoric and a measure of substance that will satisfy both sides." Continuing, it said: “Bhutan has always been important to India because New Delhi has both material aspirations and strategic anxieties conquering the kingdom". Referring in many ways to Bhutan's importance — especially in the matter of hydro power co-operation — the paper said "Mr. Modi has done the right thing by signalling to all that he intends to nurture relations with small neighbours." In conclusion it said, "He should now ensure that his bureaucracy will be as sensitive to them as he hopes to be."

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loyed alloy in the region" and if Modi wishes to "initiate the turnaround in regional ties, that is important for the promised Indian resurgence, starting with low-hanging fruit is a good opening move". According to The Times of India (June 17), "There is a significant shift under way in India's foreign policy strategy with right from Day One, the Narendra Modi government making it clear the importance it attached to relations with neighbouring countries. In this regard, said the paper, Modi's two-day visit to Bhutan — his first official foreign trip since assuming office — underscores his administration's commitment to India's neighbours. Recalling that Bhutan had a rough patch with the UPA government, the paper said that, Modi's visit at this juncture "should dispel any friction and ameliorate ties."

India’s commitment The Telegraph (June 17) noting that both countries had "gone through a rough patch in recent years," suggested that "Mr. Modi's visit may help heal some wounds and re-assure the Bhutanese of India's commitment to the kingdom's peace, security and economic progress. More important," said the paper, "if India earns the confidence of countries in its backyard, it will be do a lot of good to the new government's image elsewhere in the world." Saying that "the success of his (Modi's) neighbourhood policy would stand out in sharp contrast to Beijing's worsening relations with countries like Japan, Vietnam and the Philippines." The paper added, "The short trip to Bhutan shows he is on the right track." Referring to Indo-Bhutanese relations in the past that have not much to commend, the DNA (June 17) said, "Diplomatic generosity, not high-handedness is the way to deal with Bhutan." The paper recalled that "one of the reasons the SAARC has remained a punchline has been Delhi's boorishness in engaging its neighbours. Therefore, urged the paper, "If Bhutan is to be the first step in Delhi's regional outreach, it is the perfect place to demonstrate this." The paper said Bhutan is India's "only unal-

MEDIAWATCH M.V. Kamath The paper said "greater regional cooperation is imperative to unfetter the engines of economic growth and create mutually beneficial opportunities throughout South Asia." In conclusion, the paper said giving primacy to the region inverts the earlier logic of fixating on Big Powers by seeking to raise India's international profile through a strong regional foundation, which is a better way of going about it". The Asian Age (June 18) said, "Clearly, while Bhutan is our smallest neighbour, it is a very important one" and Mr. Modi's visit to it "can be seen as a stock-taking and consolidation exercise rolled into one." The paper pointed out that Bhutan is one south Asian country with which India has had trouble-free bilateral times and "a deep-going relationship that has not attracted the ire of another neighbour.” The paper also said, "Substantially up-

grading ties with Bhutan, for which India is the biggest investor trade partner and infrastructure builder depends on this country alone, not on extraneous factors." In conclusion, the paper said that Mr. Modi's B4B (Bharat for Bhutan, Bhutan for Bharat) will remain empty rhetoric if not backed up with action." Meanwhile, another issue of some relevance has cropped up, the refusal of UPA-appointed governors to resign now that a new government has come to power.

The controversy The Economic Times (June 19) thinks that "it would be graceful for the incumbent governors to exit or on their own, without waiting for the President to convey express disapproval." The controversy, according to the paper, "is not all that difficult to solve" considering that governors are "part of the political apparatus of governance." Governors, said the paper are "not like judges, administrative service officers or drivers" and "hold office at the pleasure of the President of India." As the paper put it: "The President acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers" hinting that if the Council wants governors to resign, they should do so. The paper said: "Equally, it would be graceful for the government to let some governors whose term is about to expire in the near future" to stay on and complete their tenure. The New Indian Express (June 20) said with a change in the regime, all governors "should quit on their own, honourably, if the are not in sync with the new political dispensation that has been voted to power." The paper said that "it is a settled convention in the Westminster mode of democracies which India practices that all political appointees of the previous government go with the change of guard on the grounds of political propriety." The Hindustan Times (June 20) said the Modi government "must strive not to repeat the mistakes of the Congress in this regard" and "the post of governor must be taken off the roster of spoils that party political figures get to eye with glee." "There is, the paper added, "constitutional office, propriety, legal compliance and good will for the government at stake here,” and it would be embarrassing for the government if any governor challenges the Centre in court.

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HERE are these two young fish swimming along and they happen to meet an older fish swimming the other way, who nods at them and says, "Morning, boys. How's the water?" And the two young fish swim on for a bit, and then eventually one of them looks over at the other and goes, "What the hell is water?" The point of the fish story is merely that the most obvious, important realities are often the ones that are hardest to see and talk about. Stated as an English sentence, of course, this is just a banal platitude, but the fact is that in the day to day trenches of adult existence, banal platitudes can have a life or death importance. Here's another didactic little story. There are these two guys sitting together in a bar in the remote Alaskan wilderness. One of the guys is religious, the other is an atheist, and

the two are arguing about the existence of God with that special intensity that comes after about the fourth beer. And the atheist says: "Look, it's not like I don't have actual reasons for not believing in God. It's not like I haven't ever experimented with the whole

must believe now," he says, "After all, here you are, alive." The atheist just rolls his eyes. "No, man, all that was was a couple Eskimos happened to come wandering by and showed me the way back to camp." The non-religious guy is so totally certain in his dismissal of the possibility that the passing Eskimos had anything to do with his prayer for help. True, there are plenty of religious people who seem arrogant and certain God and prayer thing. Just last month I got of their own interpretations, too. They're caught away from the camp in that terrible probably even more repulsive than atheists, blizzard, and I was totally lost and I couldn't at least to most of us. But religious dogmasee a thing, and it was 50 below, and so I tried tists' problem is exactly the same as the it: I fell to my knees in the snow and cried out story's unbeliever: blind certainty, a close'Oh, God, if there is a God, I'm lost in this bliz- mindedness that amounts to an imprisonzard, and I'm gonna die if you don't help ment so total that the prisoner doesn't even me.'" And now, in the bar, the religious guy know he's locked up. looks at the atheist all puzzled. "Well then you — David Foster Wallace

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A ‘bullet’ budget THERE is hardly anything new in the ostentatious verbal announcement of the government concerns and their plans for better systems, administration and operations. The reading of the Railway Budget by the Union Minister of Railways was so mechanical and he gave the impression that he was reading some of the words for the first time and was also mispronouncing some words like 'inculcate' as 'incaculate' which was amusing. With respect to bullet trains/semi-bullet trains at 160200 km/hr, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Seemandhra and Kerala seem to have been totally neglected but impetus is given on North-bound trains from Delhi and a bullet train from Mumbai to Ahmedabad. The Minster has promised RO Water to the railway passengers. The novelty seems to be the initiative to introduce bullet trains and to increase speed of the existing trains. As the minister is from Karnataka, he has laid emphasis on improvement of rail traffic in Bengaluru city and the suburbs but he has maintained silence on similar initiatives in other metros like Chennai and Hyderabad. — T M Uday Shankar, Mumbai

APROPOS 'Funds from FDI, private investments' (ADC, Jul 9), the budget certainly frustrates the Mumbaikars, as the railway infrastructure in this city of 14 million demands much more in terms of enhancing the number of services on the suburban front. Half the

city's population daily commuted in the locals which are divided into three sections. Safety standards in these locals are in a precarious state. The rakes should be provided with auto door shut facility as is in vogue round the world, the deadly gap traps between the footboard and the platform top should be reduced as specified, the medical emergency facility to cope with accidents needs to be installed on a war footing. The CM's insistence on undertaking the MUTP/MMRDA facility for the city rapid transit installation should not have been ignored when the railway revenue is higher than any other metro in the country. The railway minister should have not overlooked these issues. The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train proposal just looks rosy. — Bikram Banerjea, Mumbai

THE rail budget which speaks for the first time about bullet trains and other high-speed trains has thrown up a new form of social disparity. People may now be judged by the new status symbol, viz. bullet train wallas and ordinary train wallas. Will everyone be able to afford a bullet train travel? It doesn't seem so. Is its introduction purely to satisfy the corporate world then? Could the railways, facing such a financial crunch, have done away with this project (which surely is an expensive one) and instead introduced more fast and super fast trains benefiting a larger group of passengers? Cleanliness, hygienic food and security are still a con-

SPEEDING UP: The NDA government's Railway Budget for 2014-15 was presented by Railway Minister Sadananda Gowda on Tuesday, with a focus on speed and bullet trains. cern for a majority of travellers. Will this be really taken care of as has been projected or things will be as usual after a while? Only time will tell. — Abdul Monim, Vashi

THE Narendra Modi government needs to be highly commended for — K V Raman, Malad unveiling a lusciously low budget with big on intent. Congrats to Railway Minister Sadananda Gowda to have had rattled off fig- ALTHOUGH the markets have ures to show the parlous state of given a thumbs down to the railthe usefulness — and then went on way budget, the budget is well-in-

is high time that people of India dark about the real facts regarding must prepare themselves for a the construction of the monument struggling period and tough time. itself. An RTI activist can approach — Bhagwan Thadani, Mumbai proper forum to unearth the truth.

to paint an aspirational picture for a new tomorrow. The bullet train, proposed amenities and keeping passenger fares and freight charges unchanged is enormously lauded. On the whole, he has given a big relief to the common man. It is hoped that what ever has been scheduled in the budget will be implemented soon.

tended. For many years now, the government has failed to widen the tax net and has left a very large section of traders off the hook. Burden of taxes have been unjustifiably put on salaried class who have no option but to give in to TDS. Until and unless the genie of growth is unleashed, the country will not see a spurt in jobs. How come a man earning Rs 25 to 30 thousand has to pay tax but traders and shopkeepers earning much higher income escape the tax net? — Ashok Goswami, Mumbai

Djoko proved critics wrong

— Vineet Phadtare, Borivali

Uddhav-Raj?

Here I am, with the Budget in the bag and a limerick on the lips IT was read in news that Sena praSaid the wife, take a Kadvi Goli mukh Uddhav is projecting himself swallow with water slowly as Maharashtra’s Modi. On the other this is the budget boli very holy but buy me new clothes like Angelina Jolie We shall eat, we shall dance the budget has rekindled our romance onion uthhapa, we shall cherish our worries will vanish our bills, Jaitley ji will finance

MONEY MATTERS: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, on Thursday, announced the NDA government's union budget for 2014-15.

Budget explained FINANCE Minister Arun Jaitely had no choice but to give bitter pills to people of India who were expecting some rosy pictures in the budget. It

QUOTE: Part of your heritage in this society is the opportunity to become financially independent. — Jim Rohn

GRAND GAME: The game between Djokovic and Federer for the Wimbledon championship was a treat for tennis lovers.

Buy me this, buy me that said the wife, adjusting her hat Happy days are here again gone are the days of pain for you I will buy a cowboy hat — Altaf H Ladiwala, Bandra

Unearthing the truth THE government has turned down the demand for making public the Henderson-Brooks Report on the 1962 Indo-China war, saying that its disclosure would not be OF in the national interest. LETTER THE DAY This was the very reason reportedly cited by the first PM, Jawaharlal Nehru, when some startling evidence was accidentally found in a secret vault of the Taj Mahal. On his direct orders, the chamber was promptly sealed throwing the outside world in the

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray hand, MNS leader is also preparing himself by announcing his name in the race of state CM. I would say that Uddhav could have been the best choice and people could have put the trust in him, but he perhaps may fail as the party has ruled over the BMC for many years, and failed to win the trust of Mumbaikars. In the upcoming Assembly elections, people are bound to be confused.

DJOKOVIC played to a plan to win his second Wimbledon in style. By breaking Federer's service in the tenth game of the decider, the seed number one player won the game, set, match and the Championship in style. You can write Federer off at your own peril. He keeps proving all those critics out there wrong. To go down in five sets against an opponent at the peak of his powers in a Grand Slam Final, that's not a bad effort for someone who will soon be turning 33. Like Djokovic said during the presentation, Federer is an absolutely fantastic role model never seen

before in the history of tennis. Kudos to both Federer and Djokovic for putting on a show like that. It was a match totally worthy of a Grand Slam Final. And that was a lovely presentation ceremony too. Not to start a debate on the greatest tennis player, I'd wished for Federer to beat Nadal in a French Open final – equaling the defeat at Wimbledon in 2008. But given how the equation at the top has changed since, beating Djokovic today would have given him an opportunity to retire in style.

— Bhavesh Jani, Nalasopara

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State rulers miffed with Union Budget

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Narendra Modi’s limited vision exposed, says Congress-led govt

By A Special Correspondent

he Congress-NCP ruling duo in the state has come down heavily on the Union Budget saying that it reflected Prime Minister Narendra Modi's limited vision, besides apathy towards the state.Speaking to reporters, Rural Development Minister Jayant Patil described the budget as a FDI budget which aims to raise funds not from internal resources but from abroad specially in defence and insurance sector. Patil, who was state's former finance minister, further added: “Modi spoke of uplifting the poorest of the poor, efficient government and job opportunities during his election campaign. But nothing is reflected in this budget.” “Modi's India is limited to Ahmedabad, Lucknow and Gujarat. The budget focuses on making Delhi a world class city. For Sardar Patel's statue Rs.200 crore has been provided. We have no problem with it but the project is that of the Gujarat government. If Modi is lionhearted, he should have made provisions for Chhatrapati Shivaji

Rural Development Minister Jayant Patil

NCP Spokesperson Nawab Malik

statue also which the state government is constructing with its own funds. This clearly indicates that Modi has no love for Mumbai and Maharashtra”, he pointed out. Congress spokesperson Anant Gadgil said: “This is a directionless and non-innovative budget. Rupees 100 crore for Lucknow and nothing for Mumbai. Not even four per cent

allotted to Maharashtra, the state which has given more than 40 MPs. What exactly they want to do is not clear”. NCP spokesperson Nawab Malik described the budget as a disappointment. “There is no new vision or road map. UPA schemes like Nirmal Bharat scheme and the JNNURM have been repackaged with new names,” he alleged.

Mankhurd tragedy: Man dies; mother, wife and son admitted to hospital The doctors suspect food poisoning as the family was found unconscious by the neighbours on Wednesday morning

Left: Padmabai Waghmode (80) and (right) Kavita (35) being treated at the Rajawadi Hospital, yesterday.

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45-year-old man died while his mother, wife and son have been admitted to a hospital after they were found unconscious at their home in Sathe Nagar, Mankhurd on Wednesday. Doctors suspect food poisoning. The said that they had had daal rice for dinner and don’t suspect foul play.Rajendra Waghmode (45) died during treatment when he was admitted to the hospital with this mother Padmabai (80), wife Kavita (35) and son Atul (10). According to the doctors, the family was admitted with symptoms of dehydration due to gastroenteritis.

“They were vomiting and also suffering from loose motions. The family has not given a clear statement about what happened. We are treating them for gastro. It’s also possible that rainwater entered their house while they were sleeping. Padmabai’s condition is critical. She vomited germs. We have collected samples of their leftover food and sent it for examination,” said a doctor from Rajawadi Hospital.The Mankhurd police was informed by Waghmode's neighbours about the incident. “The neighbours saw the family lying unconscious in the morning. They informed us after which we took them to the hospital. Rajendra died as he was critical.

Water was found in his chest in the post-mortem. We are waiting for the forensic reports. We recorded have their statements. As they do not suspect anything wrong, we have registered a case of accidental death,” said senior inspector Vilas Kanade of Mankhurd police station.The family stays in a slum in Mankhurd. Rajendra worked as a watchman, whereas his wife works as a housemaid. Their son studies is in a nearby school. Satish Kale, a neighbour said, “There was water logging in the area due to rain but it drained away later. I ventured out of my house for work before which I dropped by Rajendra’s home. I saw the family unconscious and informed the police.”

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Man dies after falling through tin roof He had allegedly made a hole in the tin sheets with the intention of committing robbery By Zuber Ansari

man was killed after he fell through a hole he had created in the overhead tin sheets of a Charkop-based company, allegedly for theft, and landed on the ground (22 feet below) after hitting an iron dyeing machine on Wednesday. According to the Charkop police, the man is still unidentified but appeared to be aged around 30. He had a tattoo reading 'Ramesh' on his hand and was about 5'8" tall. A manager employed at Technowell Private Ltd, located at Charkop in Kandivli (W), discov-

ered the man lying in a pool of blood on the company's floor around 8.30 am on Wednesday after which he alerted the police. The man was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was declared dead on arrival, having sustained grievous head injuries. “The overhead ceiling, made of tin sheets, had a huge hole in it. It is suspected that the man made the hole and accidentally fell through it. His head landed on the iron machine and was torn apart,” said an official from the Charkop police station. The Charkop police have recorded an accidental death and are making further inquiries.

University has most autonomous colleges By Yatin Ingle

norms and regulations of the UGC. The Academic Council thoroughly umbai University (MU) has inspects the academic curriculum topped the list of universities and performances of the instituin the state with the most number tions. If it fits all requirements, the of autonomous colleges affiliated proposal is then advanced.” to it, followed by Pune University, as per new data released by the What is an ‘Autonomous College’? varsity. MU has granted autonomous Any college, affiliated to a governstatus to seven colleges so far. It ment university but does not folhas accepted and approved pro- low its syllabus or curriculum posals by two reputed MBA col- affiliated to a private university leges, Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of which has its own course structure. Management Studies and Wellingkar Institute of Management, and is waiting for approval Challenges of autonomy from the state government after A new kind of syllabus and curwhich the University Grants Com- riculum can be successfully implemission (UGC) will make the final mented only after the faculty members are comfortable with it. call on the status. Proposals for autonomy have This is not be as easy as it sounds. also been submitted by Nagindas No system/body exists to monitor Khandwala College in Malad and the promises of the institute in Somaiya group's BEd College and their demand of autonomy. Ramnarain Ruia College in Matunga, which has to pass through both councils of the uni- List of autonomous colleges under MU versity before it can be forwarded Veermata Jijabai Technological to the state government and the Institute UGC. On July 7, the Management Sardar Patel College of EngineerCouncil accepted the proposals ing passed by the Academic Council St Xavier’s College K J Somaiya College of Science for the two institutes. All together, seven colleges and and Commerce three university departments – K J Somaiya College of Arts and Chemistry, Physics and Economics Commerce K J Somaiya Institute of Manage– are autonomous. According to protocol, after a ment Studies and Research, college submits its proposal for au- K J Somaiya College of Engg. tonomous status, the Academic Council of the university inspects Top universities in Maharashtra the said institute and forwards its report to the Management Coun- with autonomous colleges cil which takes the final call from Mumbai University – 7 the university's side. It is then sent Pune University – 5 to the state government and the Shivaji University, Kolhapur – 3 UGC which finally grants the sta- SRTM Nanded University – 2 Sant Gadge Baba Amravati Unitus to the eligible institutes. The ADC spoke to Dr M A Khan, versity – 2 registrar of MU, who said, “The North Maharashtra University, MU reviews institutes as per the Jalgaon – 1

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ommunal dining can evoke several images — the two most common ones would be the memory of a wedding or of your college days when, short on money, you had to opt for hole-in-the-wall bars, sharing tables with strangers, trying to figure out if it was you who had ordered that plate of Chicken 65. But for the past few years, communal dinning has taken on a new avatar. From cafés and bars, to fine-dine restaurants, food joints in the city now sport long, rectangular tables, inviting you to have a culinary experience with a group of people who you’ve never met before. Today, we delve into the restaurant industry of our city ,and try to find out about the beginnings of this trend and whether it is here to stay.

The beginnings

>> Community tables have always been a part of the food culture at Le Pain Quotidien’

The trend of eating with strangers at a community table or inviting someone to sit at your table has been around for a while now. But, has it been a success or is it just a gimmick that no one is paying attention to? Dev Goswami & Shirley Mistry talk to restauranteurs, chefs and managers across the city to find out

setting, with a group of people who are enthusiastic about the concept of community tables. Silverspoon Gourmet, a food, is one of the most common reasons that restaurants in brand built on the idea of a communal culinary experience, the city started with the concept of community tables. is a great example. Founders Neha Manekia and Joshua D’Souza, tell us, “We open up our studio 4-5 times a month for a community experience like none other. At each event, interactions over food Vinod Garde, partner at Aoi, tells us, “We wanted to make our participants get to experience something totally our restaurant interactive and chef driven — especially different. This can range from a cheese making workshop, since we were offering a cuisine that is not native to Indians. with appetisers and beverages, to a tapas event where you We wanted guests to ask questions and find out more about get to make our signature sangria, watch a paella demo and our cuisine, while encouraging single diners enjoy some delectable tapas made by our speciality chefs!” The Big Bang Bar and Café, has put its own spin to the simultaneously.” Other restaurants, which are a part of international chains, feature community tables not just trend, as well. Mihir Desai, the co-owner, tells us, “Our idea because it is the ‘in thing,’ but because it is a part of their of conceptualising wider, square community tables ensures culture. Head chef and founder of Le Pain Quotidien, Alain that at least eight people can sit around each other and have Coumont, says, “The concept remains unchanged ever since real conversations, unlike longer tables where (maybe) one we opened the first Le Pain Quotidien outlet in Brussels in end cannot listen to the other. Food sharing is easier, 1990. Ever since the beginning, a communal table made of conversations are easier.” reclaimed wood has been the centerpiece of our restaurants.” Starbucks is another popular example of this. blends with our city Harshvardhan Samor, the co-founder of He Said She Said,

While some restaurants such as The White Owl and Le Pain Quotidien have featured community tables since the day they opened, others such as Tight Pub and Bar have started them quite recently. When you ask them why they started the concept, you’ll find that they all have similar, if not the Putting a spin on it same, reasons. The joy of experiencing food in a casual At the same time, some places have put their own spin on

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>> People usually catch up with friends or complete their office work at the community table in Starbucks

>> The community table at Big Bang Bar and Café can easily accommodate eight people at once

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they’ve come across three types of customers. He says, “Customers gather at the community table, either to interact also thinks that the concept is something that really goes with other customers, catch up with friends or simply finish with the idea of Mumbai. He says, “Our city is a place that off office work.” encourages bonding with strangers. People here feel great pride in the fact that we are Mumbaikars. Also, our place — People are warming up which is an ode to Mumbai — has a very friendly and open It is Aoi’s Vinod, who we feel, best describes the response of atmosphere. We believed that this concept would blend people to community tables. What he has to say also hints perfectly with the place, and it has.” toward what restaurants need to do, in order to take this But, if you thought that community tables were something trend forward. He tells us, “Diners are surprisingly warming that new-age restaurants have brought to the city, you need up to dining at the bar. We have noticed this when the to talk to Gaurav Dabrai, the director of Copa, who reminds restaurant is busy and guests are waiting. On offering them us — on a light note — that they’ve been here longer than we the bar to sit at temporarily, whilst we arrange for a table, can remember. He says, “[If you think about it] Community quite a few simply decide to continue sitting there, as they tables, in their crudest form, have been around at Udipi find that the sushi bar, combined with the open kitchen and joints since forever!” interactions with the chef are quite interesting.”

A hit or A miss

here to stAy?

Okay, so community tables are here and restaurateurs have enough reason to highlight the trend. But, how successful has the concept actually been? We found that there is no definite answer to the question. While some restaurants have found the idea to massively popular, some have their reservations about the trend.

While community tables are all the rage today, will they last for years to come, or will they fade into oblivion like several other trends such as molecular gastronomy, that didn’t really catch on with Indian diners?

A slow change Javed Murad, founder of The White Owl, tells us, “I really hope that community tables aren’t a trend and are more of a continuing evolution of a dining experience. I have always known Mumbai to be very cliquish and am happy to see a change in people’s willingness to meet new people. There are several expats over the city who have helped build informal communities of new people, which in turn has had a nice network (and behavioural) effect.” But, he also tells us that usually he observes people arriving in small groups and intermingling amongst themselves, as opposed to talking with the whole group at the table. Copa, is also a place that has had a mixed response; Gaurav, explains, “At Copa, the idea has taken off very well, though some guests aren’t comfortable with sharing their space. In more casual settings, community tables have found favour, but in a semi-formal/ formal set-up, guests aren’t entirely comfortable with sharing space. At the same time, I’ve seen guests being more than happy to interact, and they have, in fact, even shared cocktail pitchers and food!”

the trend is on the rise Syed Ali, manager at Out of The Blue, Powai thinks that there is no doing away with this trend as it provides a sense of companionship. “The concept of communal dining is definitely here to stay, as the number of single travellers, as well as individual diners is steadily on the rise. Keeping this in mind, it only makes sense to retain and add more

community tables as they give you company, while you eat out, without making you feel lonely. As far as our association with the trend goes, we are working on making the concept more accessible to our diners,” he adds.

Doing something new Taking the concept a step further, restaurants such as Aoi are aiming to make communal tables more inclusive and comforting for their diners. Vinod tells us, “Apart from interactions with other diners and our chefs, we also offer a fully stocked Manga library that single diners can browse through while they eat, without feeling awkward about eating alone.” Copa, on the other hand, is really doing its bit to help diners at communal tables mingle. “We love the idea of community tables and encourage diners to sit at them by sending platters/ shots for everyone at the table as an ice breaker. We plan to use community tables for tasting sessions as well — for our season specials and encourage guests to connect over these sessions,” explains, Gaurav. However, Neha and Joshua, from Silverspoon Gourmet aren’t entirely convinced. “We think it’s a concept that is interesting, but unless one innovates beyond the basic utility of a community table, we don’t know how successful it might be in the long run.” While those in the F&B industry have varying opinions when it comes to community tables, it isn’t a trend that you can ignore. We recommend that you give it a try the next time you find yourself bereft of a dining companion, or simply to strike up conversation with a stranger and enjoy the exciting, new experience that it provides!

A great success Silverspoon Gourmet, on the other hand, has had a contrastingly different response. Neha and Joshua tell us, “We have had tremendous success with the spin that we have put on the concept. We have an interesting community develop. People swap notes, make plans to go places together and of course, come back for our community events.” Manmeet Vohra, director of marketing and category at TATA Starbucks LTD., on the other hand, tells us that

>> White Owl was one of the first few restaurants to have a community table

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iti Chef’s Table week, the week-long culinary event, is back, and for the first time, the event is open to the general public. The event, organised by Desi Restaurant Week Events Pvt. Ltd, allows you to experience a sixcourse, customised tasting menu and gives you the opportunity to interact with the head chefs of some of the finest restaurants in the city as well. Mangal Dalal, co-founder of Citi Chef’s Table Week, tells us, “We are really excited about this round, since it’s our biggest so far with 30 restaurants participating. We spent the last year improving upon this concept, after gaining valuable feedback. We are delighted to have this event open to the general public, as we think there are a lot of diners who would appreciate an interaction with the head chefs of some of the finest restaurants.” Citi card members will have the exclusive privilege of making reservations from July 7 onwards, through the Chef’s Table Week website, while general reservations will start from July 9.

heatre fanatics, prepare yourselves for the 16th edition of the Tamasha of Thespo, presented by Thespo 16. The orientation meet of this spectacular event will take place on July 14 at Prithvi theatre. Manan Mehta, Thespo co-ordinator from QTP, tells us, “Theatre is fun and exciting, and we want to share that with the youth. So, our tag-line for the year is Plug-in to the Tamasha. For the Thespo 16 Orientation Meeting, we have designed a special programme that is not only informative, but also highly participative. Attendees will get to learn about the festival, see how to participate in it and will also get the opportunity to interact with former Thespo legends. Thespo is about recognising, training and showcasing young talent, so all our activities are aimed towards that.” The event invites anyone and everyone who is below the age of 25, who has an inclination towards theatre and is willing to showcase his/ her talent through acting, direction, music, writing, designing, photography, or any other theatre-related activity. When July 14 Where Juhu Church Road, 20 Janki Kutir, Prithvi theatre, Juhu Contact www.thespo.org

These bespoke menus are priced at `2,500 per head, exclusive of taxes and service charges. An added bonus is that GH Mumm Champagne and Jacob Creek Reserve will be available at half of

the restaurant’s menu price. When July 14 to 20 Where Selected restaurants such as Masala Library and Hakkasan across the city Contact www.chefstableweek.com

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egamart, a fashion retail chain, in association with Pepper Media, is all set to launch the first-of-itskind online designers reality show, the Megamart Fashion Designer of the Year. The contest will be telecast on Youtube and gives young designers, mainly from the metro cities an opportunity to showcase their talent. The contest will take place over 12 weeks and will feature

industry’s finest talent as judges. The contestants will go through a grooming process where they will be given tips on styling, designing, and outfit selection for occasions, festivities and events. When Last date of registration — July 24 Where megamartfdy.peppermedia.in, for registration Contact 9945112358

WEEKEND PLANNER

Special exciting end of season sale at Holii

Holii’s sale this year, is bigger and better than ever. Their trademark styles such as Alya, Lakshmi and Amba are available at half the price. You can also pick from their variety of office bags, colourful day bags and quirky pencil cases. Mehak Khurana, head of retail merchandising and business development at Holii, says, “Sales at Holii are always exciting, because they give us the opportunity to treat our customers to something special and also to interact with new customers and build relationships.” When Ongoing Where All Holii outlets across the city

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French Connection has some of the latest styles and trends on discount of up to 40%. For women, they have dresses in eyecatching prints, in classic and modern silhouettes, while men can shop for graphic and quirky tees. They also have printed trousers, shirts, polos, chinos and denims that are all on sale. The offer is even available on their range of bags and accessories. When Ongoing Where French Connection outlets and www.frenchconnection.in

If variety is what you’re looking for, make your way to Lifestyle, where they have a large number of brands on sale. They have as many as 500 national and international brands that you can shop from. You can look forward to discounts on clothing, cosmetics, watches, perfumes, home furnishing and décor. Kabir Lumba, managing director of Lifestyle International Pvt. Ltd. says, “Our sale is enthusiastically sought after by our customers, who see this as a wonderful opportunity to splurge and avail huge discounts on their favourite brands. As always, we hope our customers enjoy themselves and have a great shopping experience.” When Ongoing Where Lifestyle outlets across the city

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Jackets, shirts, shoes, belts, ties and cufflinks are all available on a discount of up to 40% at Corneliani. You can look forward to a range of suave formal wear, that will ensure that you are impeccably turned out. Prem Dewan retail head, OSL Luxury Collections Pvt Ltd - Corneliani, says, “The sale gives you an option to shop for a range of clothes and accessories that have the perfect balance of tradition, quality and modernity.” When Ongoing Where Corneliani Boutique in Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Apollo Bunder

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Fashion brand, Max is offering up to 50% off on clothes and footwear for men, women and kids, as well as on their range of accessories. Vasanth Kumar, executive director at Max, says, “With up to 50% off, Max offers its trendiest clothes, draws inspiration from the latest international trends. The collection for men and women features quintessential tropical prints, bright colours, monochromes, geometric patterns and window-pane checks.” When Up To July 31 Where Select outlets across the city

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Hidesign, known for its bags and wallets, has an irresistible offer for you. They are offering up to 50% off on their extensive range of handbag styles, including Hanna, Freya, Martha and Isabel. From work-appropriate bag and a casual, day bag, to classic browns and bright reds, you can pick up a bag for any occasion and in any colour. Dilip Kapur, president of Hidesign, says, “Hidesign’s sale is bigger than ever, with up to 50% off on a wide range of bags, at our exclusive stores, multi-brands stores and on our website.” When Up to July 31 Where All Hidesign outlets across the city and www.hidesign.com

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Looking for a new pair of jeans? Wrangler has started its end of the season sale, and is offering discounts of up to 50%. They have a great range of stylish, rugged and innovative denims for both men and women. The sale is also available on their range of shirts and T-shirts. When Ongoing Where Wrangler stores across the city

pepe Jeans discoUnts on tHe spring sUmmer collection

Pepe Jeans’ Spring Summer 2014 collection is up for grabs with a number of discounts and offers. You can get flat discounts of 20%, 30% and 40% when you shop for `4,000, `6,999 and `7,000 and above, respectively. They also have accessories at a flat 40% discount. Neha Shah, marketing manager at Pepe Jeans India, says, “This season, we are offering discounts on different price slabs, instead of on product categories. This will help shoppers purchase any merchandise they wish to, without missing out on a great discount. This offer can be availed on stylish merchandise such as t-shirts, shirts, denims, dresses, tops, stylish winter wear and trendy accessories such as bags, caps and belts.” When Ongoing Where Pepe Jeans outlets in the city

Women’s fashion brand, Madame and its contemporary accessories brand, Nyciti, have announced their end-ofseason sale. The sale gives you the opportunity to buy your favourite products at discounted prices. Akhil Jain, creative director at Madame, tells us, “Sales are all about great deals and shopping. With reduced prices, you’re sure to enjoy shopping much more.” While Madame is offering up to 40% off on its merchandise, Nyciti is offering up to 50% off on all their accessories. When Ongoing Where Madame and Nyciti stores across the city and www.madameonline.com

sale at caratlane

If you are looking to invest in jewellery, head to CaratLane.com, where you can get up to 15% off on gorgeous and stunning diamond and gemstone jewellery, with an extra 10% off on orders above `25,000. Calvin John, vice president, offline marketing, CaratLane.com says, “CaratLane.com believes in providing valuefor-money and this season, we are bringing you a sale that offers extravagant and exquisite jewellery at exceptional prices.” Where www.caratlane.com

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High-street fashion A new fashion store, Diva’ni has set up shop in Santacruz. Dev Goswami pays them a visit and tells you what to expect

ith a two-story tall, towering mannequin right next to the entrance and a lavish reception area, Diva’ni is unapologetically stylish. You know that the store is dripping in high-street fashion the minute you step inside this Indowestern store. The wall of fame, which features pictures of Bollywood celebrities who have walked the ramp for Diva’ni, only reminds you that this is a store where the clothes are fashionable enough to be (and some actually have been!) worn by celebrities. However, unlike most celeb fashion haunts, Diva’ni is not one you need to run away from, because their vibe, pieces and staff are not intimidating, in any way. Climb up the flight of stairs and you’ll reach a well-spaced-out area, that stocks a great range of party-wear. Almost all of the items available at Diva’ni (except the saris), have western silhouettes, but are made from Indian materials and feature intricate embroidery. While this is not really a new trend, the collection at Diva’ni has a great range of refreshing designs and are presented in an array of colours. One of the first things I noticed about the collection, was that they didn’t go overboard with any particular design element — a mistake that most brands make when it comes to the western-silhouette-Indianembroidery trend. From floral and animal prints, to simple lines and polka dots, they have a lot to offer. The designs you prefer the most, will eventually boil down to your personal tastes,

but it’s easy to see that each design here matters. The attention to detail that I noticed on some of the dresses, gowns and lehengas (especially the extremely attractive, Swarovski crystal studded gown and sari displayed on the mannequins) is brilliant, to say the least. Their designs are complemented by the fact that they house almost every colour under the sun — which again makes for a fantastic and varied collection. From various colours to designs ranging from classic to funky (the Bollywood saris, featuring stills from popular films, might seem a bit tacky, but I found them quite interesting), you won’t be disappointed with what they have on offer in their sari section on the first floor. The final section on the first floor is devoted to Diva’ni’s brand — First Lady. Pay attention here, because this is where Diva’ni truly shines. The First Lady section is housed in an extremely luxurious room, where they display pieces that have been worn by celebrities in films, at events or at Diva’ni’s fashion shows. You can then work with their designers to customise them according to your preferences. The collection that they have on display

>> If you are looking for party outfits, visit Diva’ni for it’s vast range of party wear

features heavy work and provided you have deep pockets, enables you to dress like a super-star. While there are several Swarovski and French-inspired creations, the collection on the whole, aimed predominantly at brides, maintains a classic Indian vibe. One of the surprising parts about Diva’ni is that it is not as expensive as you’d imagine. The collections range from `10,000 onwards, while if you’re shopping from the First Lady range, you can expect to spend a minimum of `2 lakhs. But, what makes Diva’ni truly worth

a visit is that you can customise most of their designs according to your budget. You might have to skip a few design elements, but you can still get a pretty good piece that fits your budget. The store is definitely worth checking out. While the concept is not unique, their designs definitely are. Where Diva’ni, Anand Kunj, Linking Road, Near Arya Samaj, Santacruz (w) contact 26488090

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Popular Belgian watch brand, Ice Watch, has launched a new BMW Motosport collection which is prefect for every automobile and watch enthusiast. The new timepieces, by the luxury watchmakers, are a fine example of intricacy in design and unmatched style. With their sporty vibe, the Ice Watch BMW Motorsport collection has something for everyone. We especially love their dials which take their design cues from elegant, BMW cars. The watches are available for men and women, in eight different colours. Where www.ice-watch.com prIce `11,380 onwards

>> The lower level of the SVA store has a bridal lounge for customised appointments while the upper level (below) is solely for menswear

fter two successful years at Lakmé Fashion Week, designer-duo Sonam and Paras Modi have now opened their flagship store in Lower Parel. It’s not easy to find the store, located opposite Palladium, but once you do, you’ll be happy you took the trouble. The studio is spread out over two levels; both designed by Paras himself, with wood, brick and glass used abundantly to lend the store warmth. The menswear section is on the upper level and is fairly straightforward, while the womenswear section on the lower level is divided into a bridal lounge for customised appointments and a showcase area for browsing. The studio houses a variety of options, which serve to fulfil trousseau requirements for both the bride and groom, as well as for occasions such as mehendi, cocktails, sangeet, pheras and reception. From their signature anarkalis, lehengas and saris for women, to SVA kurtas, bandhgalas and sherwanis for men, there is nothing that you’ll find missing at the store. The current collection at the store is an amalgamation of luxury and tradition, and features new-age designs and colour

palettes that range from bright vermilions, reds, fuchsias, sunny oranges and canary yellows, to deep violets, blues, nudes and off-whites. Materials such as silk, georgette, chiffon, brocade, Lucknowi jaal and jamevaar lend the collection an innate Indian vibe. If you observe the designs closely, you will notice that they are welldetailed and focus on hand embroideries and age-old surface ornamentation such as pitawork, aari, gota, resham work, zari and taar work. The collection is priced between `20,000 and `3 lakhs. The launch of the store witnessed a host of celebrities such as Mandira Bedi, Neha Sharma and Karishma Tanna, dressed in clothes from SVA. Model Satyarupa Pune was also present at the event. While this isn’t the sort of store you can just browse through, if you are looking for a wedding outfit, we recommend paying them a visit. Where Unit No. 8, Ground Floor, Vasan Udyog Bhavan, Sun Mill Compound, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel contact 66099360

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A good serving Shirley Mistry visits Fat Man’s Café, a quaint, quirky eatery in Bandra, that offers soul food to hungry diners >> While we were impressed by most of the dishes, our favourite was the Chicken Roulade

ust the name — Fat Man’s Café — is enough to pique your interest for this newly opened restaurant. My dining companion and I were thrilled to be visiting the café and landed up at the surprisingly packed restaurant, on a weekday night. While we were waiting for a table, the décor held our attention. The restaurant is swathed in shades of grey, lime green and bright blue and stands out from the other eateries that dot the lane. The interiors, designed by Rixi Bhatia, creative director of the fashion brand Quirkbox, have a happy, cheerful vibe. We settled into our seats (avoid the community table — it is tiny, with absolutely no privacy) and dove head-first into a comprehensive menu which includes soups, salads, burgers and mains, along with breakfast specials that we will have to return for, as they only serve those dishes up to 4pm. We started off with the Chicken Parmesan Broth (`250) that was warm and delicious. With succulent chunks of chicken and a distinct parmesan flavour, this light soup is a good way to begin your meal. Our appetisers included the Jacket Potatoes stuffed with chipotle corn cream (`240) and the bacon wrapped prawns (`360). While the jacket potatoes were great, with the corn cream and chipotle dressing providing a great mix of flavours and textures, the bacon wrapped prawns lacked a punch. We moved on to the Portobello Mushroom Sliders (`330 for 3) which were divine. Served with fries, each slider consists of grilled mushrooms, coated with pesto and mozzarella. We love that they didn’t crowd the burger with too many sauces or trimmings, and let the three basic ingredients work their magic instead. Next, we tried the Shredded Beef & Cheddar Sandwich (`300), which was ideal comfort food. The bread was crispy — a texture you only get when you grill a sandwich with a nice layer of butter, and the filling was well-spiced, with mustard and cheese that was well distributed in each bite. The standout dish of our meal however, was the Chicken Roulade, with Spinach and Feta (`475). With a delicious, minimally spiced filling of chicken and feta cheese, the roulade is served on a bed of sundried tomato risotto — which we could eat just by itself. Accompanied by flavourful, stir-fried vegetables, this dish was scarfed down in minutes! With a great meal behind us, we were eagerly looking

Cook like Chef A sk Rakhee why she decided to create recipes inspired by the film Chef, and she tells us, “The film inspired me in ways I can’t describe — especially when he cooks exotic meals for the critic at home to relieve his frustration, which is similar to what I do to get over anything that bothers me. Just like him, I choose to cook it out! Having a food truck has always been one of my dreams too, and I love the way he makes his cheese toast — simple, elegant and delicious! A food truck, for me, is the perfect showcase for a chef’s passion and to satiate all the customer’s senses! Nothing beats the high a chef gets with a happy customer.” Take a look at the recipes she came up with:

Method l Make gashes and marinate the pork overnight, with all the above ingredients, except the stock. Let the marinade seep in well. l Cook in a slow cooker or a deep thick dish

forward to dessert. However, most of the desserts on the menu were sold out and we were left with no option but to try the Dark Chocolate Mousse (`225). While their serving size — like most things on the menu — was massive, we did not enjoy this dessert. It was average at best and reminded us of the insipid mousse we grew up on, when good chocolate mousse simply wasn’t available, unless you whipped up a batch at home. On the whole, it was a great experience and the eatery truly lives up to its comfort food tag. However, they are extremely short on space, so make sure to get here early and bag a spot (or make a reservation), or you’re going to find yourself waiting for a while. We are definitely going to go back to try their breakfast egg bowl and waffles, and suggest you pay them a visit too, if you’re in the area. Where 9, ONGC Building 3, Near Lilavati Hospital, Reclamation, Bandra (w) Meal for two `1,500 Alcohol served No Contact 33488316

Chef, a film that’s all about food, has left us all salivating over the delicious dishes featured in it. In fact, celebrity chef Rakhee Vaswani was so inspired, that she came up with a variety of dishes inspired by the film. Rhea Dhanbhoora tells you more Method Slit the Ciabatta and place the ham slices over it. Brush it with mustard, add the pulled pork with some juices, pickled onions and cheese and brush butter generously on both sides and grill till the cheese almost oozes out. l Serve with Chatpata Sweet Potato Fries — Peel and thinly slice sweet potato with a mandolin slicer. Deep fry till crisp seasoning with salt. Sprinkle on top an equal mix of chilli powder and chaat masala and you are ready to go. l

Classic Alio Olio This is delicately tossed spaghetti in aromatic olive oil with fresh herbs, Parmesan cheese and a dash of red chilli.

Pulled Pork and Ham Cubano Sandwiches, with Chatpata Sweet Potato Fries Mojo is a traditional sour marination or sauce, in which the pork is steeped with lots of herbs. Instead of yucca, I’ve used sweet potato chips, but you can also use cassava (tapioca). Ingredients: 1 kg boneless pork shoulder, a few cloves of garlic, smashed, chopped oregano, 2 tsp cayenne pepper, 2 tsp cumin powder, 2 tbsp Demerara sugar, juice and rind of 2 sour oranges, juice and rind of 1 lemon, salt and pepper to taste, 3-4 tbsp olive oil, 2 cups chicken stock

>> The interiors of Fat Man’s Café are deigned by creative director of Quirkbox, Rixi Bhatia and she has added a fun vibe to them

Ingredients: 100g spaghetti (boiled al dente), 2 tbsp olive oil, 2-3 garlic cloves, 2-3 cherry tomatoes, 1 sliced red chilli, a pinch of mixed herbs, chopped parsley, 1 tbsp pasta liquid, 50g parmesan cheese. with the stock for 4-5 hours turning every once in a while. l Check by inserting a meat thermometer or a standard knife in the thickest part. If the juices run clear or if the meat falls apart on touching, it is cooked. Cover the meat with foil and let it rest. For the cubano sandwiches Ingredients: A few slices of ham, Ciabatta bread, butter for brushing, a few slices of mild English cheddar, mustard to slather, sliced, pickled onions, pulled pork

Method l Gently heat the olive oil in a pan, add garlic and switch off the gas. Let the garlic infuse the oil for a minute. l Put it back on the stove and add chilli, spaghetti, mixed herbs, cherry tomatoes, salt and pepper and toss well. l Add the grated Parmesan cheese and some pasta liquid, toss well with some fresh parsley and serve. Beignets with coconut cream These light and crispy, sweet parcels are

heavenly when served with coconut cream. Rakhee uses a recipe similar to a donut as the original recipe has evaporated milk, which is sometime hard to find. Ingredients: 250g flour, 5g salt, 30g sugar, 50g butter, 10g fresh yeast, 1 egg, 75 ml lukewarm water. For the coconut cream: A mixture of 50ml milkmaid and 100ml coconut milk. Method l Put flour on a work surface and make a hole in the centre. Add yeast, sugar and 2 tbsp lukewarm water. Let it froth and then mix it into the dough. Mix in the salt and egg, and knead by adding little water at a time. l Once a soft dough is achieved, add butter. Knead till you get smooth dough. Cover and keep aside to ferment, till it doubles in size. l Knock back and roll into a round of ¼ inch thickness and cut out squares or diamond shapes with a pizza cutter. Let it double on the baking tray. l Deep fry in hot oil. Check the first piece to see if it floats up the instant you put in the oil — if it does, you’ve got a good batch. Continue frying till golden brown and roll them in caster sugar once done. l Serve with coconut cream.

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Unfriendly nations We’re sure that like us, your idea of a holiday is to relax and have a great time. However, unfriendly locals and an unsafe destination can ruin your entire trip. To prevent such a situation, Yamini Walia tells you what countries that you should be careful about visiting >> When it comes to hospitality, the picturesque Russian Federation lags far behind

Tourism Competitiveness Report, 2013. The report was based, primarily, on the attitude of citizens towards foreign tourists. According to reports, if a taxi driver in Bolivia realises that you are a tourist, he will charge you double than what he would charge locals. People will stare relentlessly, irrespective of what you wear or how polite you are, not to mention how inebriated locals and drug abusers are always present on the streets. If you don’t understand Spanish, it’s difficult to enjoy a vacation in Bolivia.

friendly nations, according to the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report, 2013. The country was once a hot spot for tourists, but because of factors such as political unrest, security issues, lack of foreign exchange and regular electric failures, Venezuela has become hostile, dangerous and chaotic. >> The people of Kuwait don’t believe in the concept of tourism

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>> While Bolivia (L) has a rich culture, it ranks first among the least friendly nations.

our must-visit list of holiday destinations may include places with beautiful landscapes and gorgeous flora and fauna, but do you account for the attitude of the locals and the facilities available? Those are important factors that need to be taken into consideration while planning a holiday, and when you hail from a friendly nation such as India, where we are taught Atithi Devo Bhavah (guest is God), coming across unfriendly locals will be a rude shock. While we’re not suggesting a blanket ban on visiting any of the following countries, the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report 2013, listed them as unsafe and unfriendly, so make sure you get expert opinion and plan your vacation down to the T if you’re planning to head there. So, before you plan your next holiday, see what nations won’t welcome you with open arms.

iRan Next up on the list is Iran, located in western Asia. Tourism in Iran declined during World War II and is still not up to the mark. Weak advertising, unstable regional conditions, a poor public image and the absence of efficient planning schemes are factors that are responsible for poor tourism in Iran. Language seems to be the biggest barrier, as most people don’t converse in English. In today’s day and age, if the people of a country can’t communicate in English, it can’t be termed as a tourist friendly destination.

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The Russian FedeRaTion Russia is a beautiful destination, but it is also among the least friendly ones and ranks after Bolivia and Venezuela. The main language spoken here is, quite obviously, Russian, followed by Tatar and Ukrainian. The reason the federation ranks so high among the least friendly nations, is because of its lack of safety and security measures. Apart from this, the country also has high crime and violence statistics and the police can’t be trusted to provide adequate protection.

slovakia Another European country, Slovakia, features among the least friendly nations. The official language is Slovak and the country is home to several tourist spots such as natural landscapes, mountains, caves, medieval castles and towns. Even with so many tourist attractions, it’s

Latvia is located in the Baltic region of Northern Europe and according to the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report 2013, it ranks fifth amongst the least friendly nations. The people of Latvia are not only unfriendly, but are also impolite. Most of the locals will give you the same answer to any question — “I don’t know!”, while, the rest will simply blow you off with a straight face. However, when the World Economic Forum report was published, the economic minister of Latvia, Daniels Pavluts, defended the country, saying that residents are not the most unfriendly, but instead are self-critical about their attitude towards tourists.

kuwaiT Kuwait is an Arabian country located in Western Asia. It ranks fourth amongst the least friendly nations. A visit to Kuwait for business might be fine, but otherwise, it is touted as one of the most unfriendly cities in the Middle East. The problem with Kuwait is that it doesn’t encourage tourism, since their culture is not tourism-oriented. Even getting a tourist visa to visit Kuwait is an uphill task.

PakisTan Pakistan ranks seventh among the least friendly nations. Pakistan has almost nothing working in its favour, especially after the 9/11 attacks. Everyone is scared to visit the country because of the numerous terrorist organisations that are believed to be active there. The political structure is also quite shaky, particularly after the Benazir Bhutto incident. The only thing going for the country is the friendly locals, who are sure to change your perception about Pakistan.

Another South American country, Venezuela follows Bolivia when it comes to unfriendly shocking that the country is not a recommended place for tourists. According to reports, bureaucracy and the impolite nature of Slovaks towards tourists, are the main reasons behind poor tourism. Like several nations listed above, language is a problem here as well.

Bolivia Bolivia is a landlocked country located in South America. It is a democratic republic, with a multi-ethnic population consisting of Europeans, Asians and Africans. However, the main language spoken here is Spanish. The culture of Bolivia is heavily influenced by Quechua, the Aymara, as well as by the popular cultures of Latin America. However, it ranks first amongst the rudest countries in the world, according to the Travel and

locals. The main language spoken here is Spanish as well, though the country has a diverse population. Venezuela is famous for its waterfalls and for its beautiful people. However attractive the country might sound, it ranks second amongst the least

>> The helpful nature of the locals in Pakistan might change your perception about the country

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P.M. 12.00 Goal II : Living the Dream 2.10 Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest 4.55 Outlander 7.10 Aeon Flux 9.00 War of the Worlds 11.20 The Hunger Games A.M. 8.15 Outlander 10.25 Aeon Flux

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Mom, Star World, 8.30 p.m.

COLORS

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Ray Ferrier (Cruise) is a divorced dockworker and less-thanperfect father. When his ex-wife and her new husband drop off his teenage son Robbie and young daughter Rachel for a rare weekend visit, a strange and powerful lightning storm suddenly touches down. What follows is the extraordinary battle for the future of humankind through the eyes of one American family fighting to survive it in this contemporary retelling of H.G. Wells seminal classic sci-fi thriller. HBO, 9 p.m.

It all begins when young Will Stronghold, the son of the two famous superheroes: Steve and Josie, A.K.A. the incredibly strong, seemingly invulnerable Commander and and the highspeed flying Jetstream. However, Will does not actually know if he has any powers of his own, and has not told his parents this. He and his best friend, Layla are facing their first day of a secret school in the clouds like none on earth: Sky High, the first and only high school for kids with super-human powers going through crime-fighting puberty. But with no apparent superpowers of his own, however, Will seems destined to grow up a mere sidekick. Zee Studio, 9 p.m.

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TOP VIEW

Measures announced in Budget will bring back growth. Budget proposals will instill confidence in investors. Banking system will see resurgence with budget measures.

Finance Secretary Arvind Mayaram BUSINESS BRIEFS Service Tax Net Widened, Indirect Taxes to Yield Rs. 7525 Cr

Markets Turn Volatile

NSE India: CNX Nifty — Daily Market Report for: Friday (July 11, 2014) (Based on the activity of the previous trading day) by Dominic Rebello REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY: The Nifty fell marginally on Thursday (July 10, 2014) a net 17.25 points (0.23%) and closed at the 7567 point level. The market opened flat at the 7589 points level. It then turned into a range bound movement until 11.15 a.m. The index then declined sharply into the red and registered the day’s low at the 7479 points level at 11.37 a.m. It then rose sharply into the green and registered the day’s high at the 7731 points level at 1.58 p.m. The index then declined back into the red and turned into a range bound movement until closing at the day. The Nifty witnessed a volatile session and moved in a range of 252 points. Sentiment was bearish and amongst the 50 Nifty stocks 32 were losers, while 18 stocks closed in the green. Substantial buying was witnessed in realty, infrastructure and power stocks, while substantial selling was witnessed in consumer durables stocks. TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: Volume: Volume (Qty shares) increased 32.90%. This change is substantial and indicates a wide participation by investors.

Market Breadth: Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was positive. Amongst all the traded stocks, 964 were gainers, 574 were losers and 44 remained unchanged. Slow Stochastic Indicator: The Slow Stochastic Oscillator has declined in the neutral zone. The Slow K line in the Stochastic Oscillator is below the slow D line (negative if it continues).

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

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

All the four averages are positively trended. Positive.

Overall Market Strength/Weakness: The indicators and oscillators discussed here are indicating a weak market but with a neutral bias. Support Levels: For short-term traders the immediate main support is at the 7538 points level. The next support is at the 7471 points level.

Resistance Levels: The immediate main resistance is at the 7896 points level.The next resistance is at the 7954 points level. Pivot Point Analysis: For intra-day traders the support and resistance levels are calculated according to the pivot point theory and are: Pivot point = 7593 (This is the level where the trend is likely to change during intra-day). Support (1) = 7454. Support (2) = 7341. Resistance (1) = 7706. Resistance (2) = 7845. OUTLOOK FOR TODAY On Japanese candlestick patterns the index has formed a doji pattern. This indicates indecisiveness amongst investors. The next candle formation will confirm whether the bias is towards the buy or sell side of the market. However, the index is below its 5, 15 and 25 days moving averages. Further, the velocity parameters too indicate weakness. Both 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 above the –DI line and both lines are diverging (positive 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 7662) Negative. Is below its 15-day average (at 7610) Negative. Is below its 25-day average (at 7605) Negative. Is above its 200-day average (at 6542) Positive.

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To broaden the tax base in Service Tax, the sale of space or time for advertisements in broadcast media has been extended to cover such sales on other segments like online and mobile advertising. Announcing the tax proposals, the Finance Minister said that sale of space for advertisements in print media however would remain excluded from service tax. However services provided by radio-taxis have been brought under service tax. The Finance Minister said that the tax proposals on the indirect taxes side are estimated to yield Rs.7525 crore during 2014-15. Services by air-conditioned contract carriages and technical testing of newly developed drugs on human participants have also been brought under service tax. However, services provided by Indian tour operators to foreign tourists in relation to a tour wholly conducted outside India will be taken out of the tax net and Cenvat credit for services of rent-acab and tour operators will be allowed to promote tourism. Services provided by the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation for the period prior to 1st July 2012 have also been exempted from service tax. The Exemption available for specified micro insurance schemes has been expanded to cover all life micro-insurance schemes where the sum assured does not exceed Rs.50, 000 per life insured.

Rs. 100 Cr For Development Of Organic Farming In The NE With a growing global demand for organic food, FM Jaitley has provided Rs. 100 crore for the development of organic farming in North Eastern States in the current financial year. The North Eastern States will benefit from development of commercial organic farming, the Minister said. The Finance Minister has proposed a sum of Rs. 1000 crore for development of rail connectivity in the North Eastern Region over and above the amount provided for in the interim budget.

FDI In Defence Raised To 49% In order to boost manufacturing and reduce import dependence, the government proposed to raise the foreign investment limit to 49 per cent in the defence sector. While presenting the Budget 2014-15, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that India is the largest buyer of defence equipment in the world and the domestic manufacturing capacities are still at a nascent stage. The country is buying a substantial part of its defence requirements directly from foreign players.

24x7 Customs Clearance Facility The 24x7 customs clearance facility will be extended to 13 more airports in respect of all export goods and to 14 more sea ports in respect of specified import and export goods to facilitate cargo clearance.‘Indian Customs Single Window Project to facilitate trade will be implemented. The Customs and Central Excise Acts will be amended to expedite the process of disposal of appeals. The Finance Minister said that the Government is committed to implement GST at the earliest and the issues raised by the states will be resolved soon.

PSU Banks To Raise Rs 2.40 Lakh Crore Capital By 2018 Proposing to provide greater autonomy to public sector banks, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said these lenders would require Rs 2.40 lakh crore capital by 2018 to meet global Basel III norms. "To be in line with the Basel III norms, there is requirement to infuse Rs 2.40 lakh crore as equity by 2018 in our banks (public sector banks). To meet this huge capital requirement, we need to raise additional resources to fill this obligation," he said in the Budget speech in Parliament.

BROKERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS Elara Capital calls a ‘Buy’ on IndusInd Bank CMP: Rs. 537

Target: Rs. 638

Religare calls a ‘Buy’ on Aurobindo Pharma CMP: Rs. 665

Target: Rs. 930

Emkay calls a ‘Buy’ on Gujarat Pipavav Port CMP: Rs. 127

Target: Rs. 142

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Aegis to sell US, Philippines, Costa Rica ops for $610 mn Footwear stocks gain up to 10% on excise duty cut Olacabs raises Rs 250 crore to expand operations Govt proposes new legislation to check chit fund frauds Disinvestment target revised upwards to Rs 58,425 cr Gold rises to 3-1/2 month high on import duty curbs and weak stocks.

The budget has opted for a cautious approach toward tackling some of the economy’s structural weaknesses, says S&P

By A Business Reporter

However, the budget announced yesterday has opted for a he “commitment of the new cautious approach toward tackIndian government to main- ling some of the economy's structaining the trend of fiscal con- tural weaknesses” says Standard & solidation would benefit the Poor's Ratings Services sovereign's credit fundamentals. The budget for fiscal 2015 (ending

March 31, 2015) aims to cut the central government deficit to 4.1% of GDP, and to 3.6% of GDP in the following two years, from 4.6% in fiscal 2014. India's high fiscal deficit and resultant debt stock of about 70% of GDP are two of the main constraints on the sovereign rating. "It is unclear how the government will offset revenue loss from tax cuts and raising the income-tax exemption threshold proposed in the budget on the expenditure side," said Standard & Poor's credit analyst Agost Benard. On the revenue side, receipts in the proposed budget are boosted by a near 8% year-on-year rise in capital receipts, inflows that are of a one-off nature and we therefore don't consider as part of government revenue. Moreover, it is uncertain whether the goods and services tax, a key component of simplifying the tax structure and raising revenues, will be approved by the end of this year as the finance minister stated. "The budget is less ambitious in reducing the subsidy burden," said Benard. "It promises better targeting of food and petroleum subsides. However, it is not yet clear how that will be achieved, or how much saving it would bring." Moreover the total budget for food subsidies is the same as that for fertilizers, and higher than in the previous government's budget.One of the new government's main policy goals is to boost foreign invest-

ment as part of a package of measures to stimulate economic growth. The budget raises limits on foreign direct investment (FDI) in the defense and insurance sectors to 49%. It is unclear whether this will be sufficient to give a substantial boost to

FDI in these sectors. Nonetheless, this should improve investor perceptions and growth prospects. Based on the above factors, “our view is that the budget has no immediate impact on the sovereign credit rating on India (unsolicited rating BBB-/Negative/A-3). The negative outlook on the sovereign rating on India indicates that Standard & Poor's may lower the rating in the next year or so if the new government proves unable to reverse India's low economic growth. Conversely, we could revise the outlook to stable if the administration can restore some of India's lost growth potential and consolidate its fiscal accounts” concludes S&P.

FEMALE DETECTIVES DO BETTER

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ine-centric script, I found it rather unconventional, yet having an emotional undercurrent.” Not surprisingly, the versatile Vidya had a “blast”, sporting multiple bizarre ‘get-ups’ in the movie. Apparently, her male beggar’s costume got her into an awkward spot. She recalls, “It was a demanding yet delightful experience, donning all those male disguises. Honestly, I could not recognise myself when I glanced into the mirror. No wonder then, when I was transformed into a ‘beggar’ and we shot on location outside a railway station in Hyderabad, the actual local beggars became upset and apprehensive. Because they initially thought that I was trespassing on their territory and snatching away their alms. In fact, a lady passer-by reprimanded me for begging as she felt I was fit and fine enough to work hard for a living. That, I guess, was a huge disguised compliment,” chucklesVidya who had taken a recent holiday-break, as she had a health issue. “It’s unfortunate that I had to reluctantly back out from director Sujoy (‘Kahani’) Ghosh’s upcoming movie,” shrugs the actress who is a connoisseur of classical and fusion music.

C You need talent to survive here With a number of chart toppers to his credit, singer Mika Singh is currently in the golden period of his career. He is riding high on the success of his hit songs in films like 'Singh is King', 'Jab We Met', 'Humshakals', 'Tanu Weds Manu', 'Desi Boys', 'Bodyguard', etc. Rajesh V. Gaur and Suneel V. Gaur met the singer in a chatty mood recently. Excerpts from the interview:

rime detection and social snooping need not be more of a ‘male monopoly’. Ask National Award winner Vidya Balan whose latest release ‘Bobby Jasoos’, directed by Samar Shaikh and coproduced by Dia Mirza, is whipping up rave ‘taareef’ for her ‘authentic performance’ from her ardent fans...despite the lukewarm overall box-office response. Counters the exuberant Balan, “Don’t you think female detectives can prove to be ‘one-up’ on the guys? Because women are more sharp and have an inquisitive eye for minute details. In ‘Bobby Jasoos’, however, my vibrant character is shown as an untrained, amateurish neighbourhood sleuth with the enthusiasm of a go-getter. She even has this child-like quality of craving for appreciation after her mission is accomplished,” she chuckles. What was it in ‘Bobby Jasoon’ that appealed to Vidya who is fastidious in accepting lead roles? She instantly reacts, “The fact that, one has hardly ever heard of an on-screen female detective.When I heard the this hero-

Who do you credit for your current successful phase? I have worked very hard to reach wherever I am today. Credit is also due to my fans because as it is because of them that I have been able to achieve so much success in life. Every song that I am singing is becoming a hit. Did you have to struggle a lot to achieve this golden phase? If you have to achieve something, you will always have to work hard. But I had confidence in myself that whatever I do, I will give my best. Gurdas-maan and Daler-paaji have been my inspiration.

Honey Singh, the new singer from Punjab, is giving you competition? With so many songs being recorded every day, there is enough place for all the talented singers. Every twothree years, we see new singers entering the industry. As a newcomer,Honey Singh is doing a fantastic job. If you want to survive at what you do, you have to be extremely talented.

Who is your favourite composer and why? Pritam. He is a very talented musician and he has helped me a lot. One thing that amazes me is his knowledge of Punjabi folk songs and music despite being a Bengali. It’s astonishing that he knows so much about Punjabi music. What do you have to say about the current music scene? The current scene is very good as everybody is getting a chance to perform and showcase their talent. New singers are getting popular, it is yet to be seen who will survive in the long run.

How would you rate your journey in Bollywood so far? Music is a passion and what we do is a job. It ultimately boils down to teamwork and we derive immense happiness from it.

Alia wants some action and comedy Riteish replaces Kapil in ‘Bank-Chor’ By A Staff Reporter

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k Villain' star Riteish Deshmukh has replaced comedian Kapil Sharma in Yash Raj Films' upcoming comedy 'Bank-Chor'. Sharma, best known for his chat show 'Comedy Nights With Kapil', had a three-film contract with YRF and was slated to star in 'BankChor', but the production house recently announced that he was no longer a part of the movie. The film is scheduled to go on floors immediately and is planned for an early 2015 release. Riteish, 36, has done a number of comedy films such as 'Grand Masti', 'Kya Super Cool Hai Hum', 'Housefull' and 'Humshakals'. He earned critical acclaim for his villainous turn recently in 'Ek Villain'. "Loved the script. Loved the character. Loved the team. I've always liked to push the envelope with the choices I make. This film allows me to potentially rip it apart. Watch out there is a new 'Bank-Chor' in town," Riteish said. "Riteish is one of the most exciting actors of today. From villainy to action, in his upcoming 'Lai Bhaari', there is nothing he can't do! And with 'Bank Chor', Riteish is in a zone that is a serious strength–comedy! He adds the scale, madness and weight that this project deserves. The audiences are in for one hell of a ride now," said Ashish Patil, Business & Creative Head, Youth Films.

Alia Bhatt is on a high after the success of her films like ‘Highway’ and ‘Two States’. Now her next ambitious Karan Johar production ‘Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhaniya’ is about to release. We met the spirited lass at Dharma Productions plush office in suburban Mumbai. Here is how the free-wheeling chat went. By Sandeep Hattangadi

The title ‘Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhaniya’ seems a bit odd. Yes. It is a take off from 'Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge'. We took this title to make it more appealing.

What is your character in the film? I play a feisty and bubbly, but simple, girl next door called Kavya Pratap Singh whose only dream is to wed her beloved boyfriend and to wear a designer lehenga from the label that Kareena Kapoor wears in her favourite film. She comes down to the city to search for that elusive designer lehenga which she wants badly and the whole film is based on her search for the lehenga. Did your expertise in fashion designing help you? Sort of. But really, the character is not really aware of the top designers, except those of whom she has heard of like Manish Malhotra or so on. What is Varun Dhawan role’s in the film?

He plays a small town and full-of-fun boy called Rakesh who has nothing much to do in his life except than roaming around with his two best friends. He has no ambition in life and it’s my character who inspires him to do something with his life.

How was it like working with Shashank Khaitan as the director? He is a very talented director, very patient and very clear in his mind about what he wanted from his actors. Also TV star Sidharth Shukla is making his debut in the film. He has done a fabulous job too. You have also sung a song. Yes. I even sang for 'Highway'. I love singing, though I am not a trained singer. My song 'Samjhhawan' is catching up on the bill boards and the composers Sachin-Jigar and Toshi–Sharibi have done a fabulous job. Both your co-stars from ‘Student Of The Year’ are riding high after successful films. Yes. It’s all hard work and good selection of scripts that has done the trick for us. I am happy for Siddharth and Varun, of course, is my buddy with whom I am doing my second film. It was a great experience. You had a contract with Karan Johar. It was a three film contract and ‘Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhaniya’ is the third film under Dharma Productions. Do you regret not being a part of Ashiqui-2. No. I am happy for Shraddha and wish her well.

Who are the directors on your wish list? I am dying to work with Rohit Shetty. Be it an action or a comedy film. Your mother Soni Bhatt is starting her own film. Are you a part of that? No. Because I don’t fit in any of the characters in the film.

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Salman, Kareena to pair up in Kabir Khan’s ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’

he third quarter of the year, started on a bit of a damp note, with neither Bobby Jasoos nor Lekar Hum Deewana Dil doing well. This week’ Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, has been designed to appeal to young audiences and newfound fans of Alia Bhatt andVarun Dhawan. There plenty to look forward to over the next quarter anyway. Promos of Salman Khan starrer Kick expectedly created a sensation with the Jumme ki raat song. The recently released promos of Pizza, Finding Fanny and Haider have got a lot of eyeballs. The first is a horror film and the second, Homi Adajania next after Cocktail, which, he says, was not his kind of film. Depkia Padukone plain look and Dimple Kapadia padded behind have become talking points. After getting a lot of appreciation

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for his role in Revolver Rani (which flopped), Vir Das gets to act in comedy called Amit Sahni Ki List, in which the man goes looking for his perfect woman with a checklist of traits he wants in her. Sounds vaguely misogynistic, but it might turn out to be different. Akshay Kumar stars in a comedy called That Entertaiment, in which Entertainment is the name of a dog, and Ajay Devgan does a sequel to his earlier hit, Singham Returns, again with Rohit Shetty directing. Emraan Hashmi last film Ghanchakkarbombed, but he is hopeful of Kunal Deshmukh Raja Natwarlal doing better. In keeping with the current penchant for heroine-oriented films. Rani Mukherji plays a cop in Pradeep

Aditya Roy Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra is a romcom with food at its centre and promises to be charming. In the same month and possibly in the same week, are releasing Khubsoorat and Ugly, the former is Shashank Ghosh remake of the Hrishikesh Mukherjee film, with Sonam playing the Rekha part and Ratna Pathak Shah doing the role her mother Dina Pathak played in the original; the latter is Anurag Kashyap film, described as dark and edgy which is what all his films tend Deepa Gahlot to be his one about a missing child, Sarkar’ Mardaani, and her tough her father (Rahul Bhatt) and stepfa‘look’in the film is getting her a lot of ther (Ronit Roy) hunting for her. appreciation. If anyone can pull of After this, the next quarter will such a role it is Rani, even with her have a lone-up of biggies during the pint size. festive season –the audience can take Habib Faisal Dawat-e-Ishq starring their pick.

irector par excellence Kabir Khan, best remembered for his films – 'Kabul Express', New York and the 2012 Salman Khan starrer 'Ek Tha Tiger', – is all set to work with Salman again. It is learnt that Kabir is set to work with Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor for his next film titled 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan'. The film which will be presented by Salman himself under his own company, Salman Khan Ventures, will have Salman play the role of the title character Bajrangi Bhaijaan. Commenting on the film Kabir says that the story of the film will be very relevant to today's times and will feature a larger-thanlife background with a human

story. With the shooting commencing this November, the film will be shot across many parts of India and is slated to release on Eid next year. Confirming the development Kabir Khan posted on twitter saying, – “.@BeingSalmanKhan as #BajrangiBhaijaan is going to be very special... Both of us are very excited to start this journey...” Later adding about Kareena being a part of the film Kabir posted, "Yes Kareena is in #BajrangiBhaijaan and we release on Eid 2015 :-)" Salman and Kareena were last seen together as co-stars in the film 'Bodyguard', later Kareena did an item number -- ‘Fevicol Se' – in Salman's 'Dabangg 2'.

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Mary Kom biopic is Dhanush to do cameo in ‘Tanu Weds Manu‘ sequel hardest film of my T career: Priyanka A

ctress Priyanka Chopra, who will be seen playing Olympic medal-winning boxer Mary Kom in a biopic, says the sports drama is the 'hardest' film of her career. The film has been directed by Omung Kumar and produced by Sanjay Leela Bhansali on a story and screenplay written by Saiwyn Quadras. The 31-year-old actress also revealed that the first look of the film will be come out soon. “Coming soon... The first look of the hardest film of my life. Two years of determination taught by the guru herself. 'Mary Kom #Fight Like A Girl'," Priyanka posted on Twitter.

he sequel to the Kangana Ranaut and R. Madhavan starrer 'Tanu Weds Manu' has been embroiled in quite a bit of controversy with one of the film's financers staking his claim to the film's rights. However, director Anand L. Rai has stood firm asserting that the sequel to the film is very much on the books and happening. Now we hear that the south star Dhanush, who made his Bollywood debut alongside Sonam Kapoor with the film 'Raanjhanaa', that was inci-

dentally also directed by Rai, will be seen doing a cameo in 'Tanu Weds Manu' sequel. However, though the details of Dhanush's cameo are sketchy, there is a possibility of him either doing small scene or appearing in a song. As for the sequel itself, despite the battle over the rights, the team will begin shooting in September this year. Expected to be extensively shot in Lucknow, the sequel will once again feature R. Madhavan and Kangana Ranaut in the lead roles.

‘Rowdy Rathore’ sequel to go on floor next year T

he Prabhu Dheva directed film Rowdy Rathore that released in 2012 featuring Akshay Kumar and Sonakshi Sinha, was a turning point in Akshay's career. Ending his dry spell at the box office, Rowdy Rathore kick started Akshay's journey to the coveted Rs. 100 crore club. Now two years later, we hear that the film which was a remake of the Telugu film 'Vikramarkudu', is all set to have a sequel. In fact the sequel will yet

again have Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Shabina Khan teaming up to produce the same. The decision to make a sequel to the film was taken last week and once again the film will top line Akshay as the main lead and be directed by Prabhu Dheva. However the rest of the cast is yet to be locked. The filming of Rowdy Rathore 2 will commence only next year. Currently the makers are in the process of locking a script for the film.

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 790

ENIGMA CODE 790

ACROSS: 8 He will shortly be seen in this hot place (4) 9 Sailing-ship used when harvesting in Assam, perhaps (3-7) 10 Form of decoration in the forces, perhaps (6) 11 Treatment that gives a gloss to the papers latest editions? (3-5) 12 It's the wicked one he incarcerated, twit! (8) 14 Clumsy Doctor Strong (6) 16 Harbours, we hear, associated with locks (4) 17 Most writers produce such documents but leave Elizabeth out (5) 18 He may be Richard the snoop? (4) 19 Escape by air (6) 21 Habits from the 'hood can lead onto other things. (8) 23 Grasps them tightly in cars (8) 26 Thin and weak, we try a change (6) 27 Merry monarch meets stout songwriter (4,6) 28 You and I join a King who is feeble (4) DOWN: 1 Layabout is a broken reed during traditional Christmas (4-2-4) 2 Faces the wall, perhaps (8) 3 Patsy goes to ruin (6) 4 A key remains cut (4) 5 It's model form may be recalled (3,5) 6 Electrician leaves car behind square (6) 7 Jealous sheep - an off key race ! (4) 13 Engaged in some activity after getting up? (5) 15 A chance one is fortunate to get (5,5) 17 Guard primarily worships at church, with ascending divinity (3-5)

Each colour in our code represents a letter. When you have cracked the code you will be able to make up seven words. The clue to first word is given to help you get started.

The Clue: Put in

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S ENIGMA CODE RESIDE, DERIDE, RIDERS, SEEDED, REDDER, EIDERS, RESEED

MATH PYRAMID 790 18 Business centre of Dundrum, for instance? (8) 20 Wrong note to begin speech on, as low as one can get ! (6) 22 Modern flood precaution in

Nottinghamshire (6) 24 This weaver is a learner, the backward cow ! (4) 25 Help to get some temperance for drunks (4)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS: 8 Coco, 9 Thoroughly, 10 Pokily, 11 Lethargy, 12 Whet, 13 Three bears, 17 Ebbs, 18 Outer, 19 Lone, 20 Salt-cellar, 22 Dull, 23 Cracknel, 27 Mobcap, 28 Belly-dance, 29 Ruer. DOWN: 1 Homophobia, 2 Modistes, 3 Stay at-home, 4 Cowl, 5 Doit, 6 Agnate, 7 Flog, 14 Ratal, 15 Eartrumpet, 16 Ring-leader, 19 Ladybird, 21 Tickle, 24 Roes, 25 Nude, 26 Lint.

QUICK CROSS 790

ACROSS: 1 "Tops" a different way (4) 5 ___ down, soften (4) 6 It's commonly found (5) 7 Show no ___, crush (5) 8 Iota's position (5) 9 ___-over, quick perusal (4) 10 Accomplishment (4)

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The goal of Math Pyramid is to fill the given pyramid with numbers such that the following three rules are satisfied. 1. A cell value must be sum or difference of the two cells below 2. A row cannot have duplicate numbers 3. A number cannot be less than 1 or more than the grid size

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DOWN: 1 Began (7) 2 Abut (5) 3 Orbison goldie "___ the Lonely" (4) 4 Bird or basset, e.g. (3) 6 Property border, maybe (5) 7 ___ detector (4) 8 ___ off, doze (3)

HIDATO 790

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 790

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 succeed in implementing your new plans in business. If there is a need for a loan, you will receive all the assistance from banks or financial institutions. The employed can look forward to a major promotion. The senior employees will get nominated to good position. Those in the field of media or fine arts will be in the limelight. Youngsters can look forward to playful romantic interludes with one such association getting a bit more than a casual affair. BABIES BORN TODAY: Will be healthy, active and long-lived. Will be emotional sensitive, loving and artistic. Friends tend to take advantage of good nature self- made person who will be successful in life. Overseas benefits are indicated. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Many exciting changes and surprises can be expected. The beginning of a sales promotion campaign will work out favorably. You will be able to get the better of your rivals and clinch an important deal with a new client. Youngsters will also be traveling overseas to try their luck abroad. When in love you can shower the object of your affections with love and attention which can cloy or be too controlling.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): All business problems will be sorted out and cleared for steady progress. You will be able to accomplish all you desire limited only by your own aspirations. If you have been thinking of a new project now is the right time to begin when finance ceases to be a problem If you do any entertaining, make it entirely spontaneous. An initiative taken by you today may indicate a new alliance in the near future.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): Look forward to new alliances in new business ventures. Those working independently or as consultants will get a major contract. Meetings and negotiations for proposals scheduled for today will yield good results. You can expect an immediate response. A new friendship can create problems with a close associate who is very possessive about you. Handle the situation tactfully.

CANCER (June 21 - July 21): You are likely to get a brilliant new opportunity at work. Make most of all that is coming your way. You will be very much in demand in your area of work. Be amiable with those you work with, as you may need their help sooner or later. D o not let insecurities of others spoil your day. Be wary of those who are not your true friends but jealous elements.

LEO (July 22 - August 21): You could be under heavy pressure at work. Refuse fresh offers until pending matters are successfully and quickly concluded in your favor. You will soon receive substantial profit for your efforts. Your accomplishments will be greatly lauded. Your priorities could be about work but your mate or beloved may not agree. Either find the time or face an irate mate.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): Some problems you have been facing in your business are likely to be sorted out very soon which will add to your enthusiasm and energy. You will be in a much stronger position from now onwards. You will now be able to overcome obstacles that have been standing in your way. Look forward to happy times. Keep a check on indulgence for it could affect health.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): In business or at work you are in a position of advantage. You can Put new plans into action, for others will be willing to support you. Finances should not be a problem today. You have steady increase in your profits. You may want to put your money away in some long-term deposits. A new friendship with a person of the opposite sex is becoming rather strong. You are heading for a strong romantic affair.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): Plans for a journey are afoot. News from distant lands concerning work will also be favorable. You have a busy but rewarding day. You will be entertaining this evening, which will be quite a success. You will have to grab whatever quality time you find to be with your beloved whenever possible.

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): No doubt you have been working hard both your job and at your relationships, but somehow problems and misunderstandings continue. However a certain development today may make you realize that your efforts were not in vain and that will give you immense happiness. You could be feeling a little sorry for yourself today. If you need tender loving care all you need to do is ask for it.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): You will have a busy day at work. A business meeting will have beneficial results. Some news you receive today will be encouraging and lead to gains. At a social gathering you will be very much in demand. Happiness in the family set-up is assured. Demands from love ones are never ending but you need to know where to draw the line. Love and romance may not be on the agenda today.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20): Financial gains are indicated in short-term ventures. You are given an unusual opportunity through the goodwill and loyalty of friend. Success is certain. Joint ventures or partnership with a close friend or colleague has the making of a profitable alliance in the long run. Those in love can look forward to a thrilling evening with their beloved. You may even make a commitment for a future together.

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QUICK CROSSWORD 5018 ACROSS: 1 Devise (4) 4 A type of skin condition (6) 8 Bright colour (3) 10 OE letters (4) 13 Aforesaid (8) 14 Prevent dealings with, as a means of intimidation or coercion? (7) 15 Proviso (6) 17 Indian state with Jaipur as its capital (9) 21 A large pig (3) 22 Cash machine initials (3) 23 "Sad" change for newspaper revenue? (3) 26 Shaped like a pitcher (9) 27 A-flat's equivalent (6) 28 Gives clear proof of (7) 32 Famous manufacturers of battery cells, etc. (8) 34 Smell strongly (4) 35 Large monkey (3) 36 Fixed amounts of work (6) 37 Rain cats and ___ :pour down real hard? (4) DOWN: 1 Not an aristocrat (4) 2 Sore and tired, especially used for muscles (4) 3 Threads across warp (4) 5 ____ Bhagat: "Five Point Someone" author (6) 6 Little __ from Uncle Tom's Cabin (3) 7 Checks, examines or inspects, like a C.A. perhaps? (6) 9 Morse signal (3) 11 Jewish scriptures (5) 12 Skinny person or animal (5) 15 ___ into one's own : received the recognition that a person's abilities merit (4) 16 Collection of Old Norse poems (4) 18 Good-natured banter (4)

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SUDOKU 2204 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

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CRYPTOQUIP

Today’s clue: O equals G

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

19 Canvas cover (4) 20 Taiwanese cellphone manufacturer (3) 23 To go for Frenchmen (5) 24 Declare or say assertively (5) 25 Plume sources (6) 26 Important and pressing (6)

28 First programmer and a lady at that! (3) 29 Pattern - print (4) 30 Desert bloom (4) 31 The __ the limit : it's almost limitless? (4) 33 Record label inits. (3)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Rampur, 7 In theory, 8 Scum, 10 Beetle, 11 Recant, 14 Git, 16 Lanes, 17 Eton, 19 Toyed, 21 Cider, 22 Cocks, 23 Joss, 26 Bedim, 28 Baa, 29 Laid on, 30 Confer, 31 Rags, 32 Sensible, 33 Dreams. DOWN: 1 Rumble, 2 Pectin, 3 Rime, 4 Wheeler, 5 Nolan, 6 Eyots, 8 Sego, 9 Ult, 12 Cad, 13 Nests, 15 Vodka, 18 Tinea, 19 Tic, 20 Yes, 21 Comorin, 22 Cid, 23 Jangle, 24 Oafs, 25 Serves, 26 Blush, 27 Didnt, 28 Boa, 30 Cred.

IRREGULAR SUDOKU 2023 To solve an Irregular Sudoku puzzle, every digit must appear once in: Each of the vertical columns Each of the horizontal rows Each of the regions

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTI ON : Humour is just another defense against the universe.

Afternoon WORD MINE

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: 21 average; 23 good; 25 outstanding. YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: commit, COMMUNIST, cumin, custom, inmost, mint, minus, miscount, mist, moist, most, mount, music, must, omit, scum, summit, summon.

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TAIL WAGS TO TAKE INDIA TO POSITION OF STRENGTH SPORTS

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Shami, Kumar slam half-centuries to help India post formidable 457

OTTINGHAM: England's problems were compounded on day two of the first Test at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, as Indian tail-enders Mohammed Shami and Bhuvneshwar Kumar orchestrated a record alliance - and captain Alastair Cook's woeful stretch of form continued. At stumps England were 43 for one in reply to India's mammoth 457 all out. While Shami and Kumar's 111run stand for the 10th wicket and Cook's departure for just five capped the woe, England too lamented wicketkeeper Matt Prior dropping half-centurion Mahendra Singh Dhoni early on Thursday and seamer Liam Plunkett's failure to appeal an obvious edge. Resuming on 259 for four, the Indians boasted high hopes of posting a formidable first-innings score and perhaps only batting once in this vital series opener. Centurion Murali Vijay and Dhoni remained at the fore of the charge, but fell in relatively quick succession for 146 and 82 respectively.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, left, celebrates 50 runs with Mohammed Shami during day two of the first Test cricket match between England and India.

A pitch otherwise maligned for a docile nature enjoyed momentary life, as a dramatic collapse brought five wickets for the addition of 42 runs. From the promise of 304 for four, the tourists had slipped to 346 for nine. Shami and Kumar, however, refused to go down without a fight. Frustrating the opposition attack entirely, numbers nine and 11 secured a maiden Test century each in a stand that spanned almost three hours - and amounted to a record 111 runs. Surpassing the 109 gathered by 1952 duo Hemu Adhikari and Ghulam Ahmed against Pakistan in Delhi, but falling short of the 133 amassed by the veteran Sachin Tendulkar and Zaheer Khan versus Bangladesh in Dhaka a decade ago, Shami and Kumar settled for the country's second-highest lastwicket combination in Test match cricket. The defiance ensured a final total of 457 all out - and arguably more importantly - kept the home side in the field for a full 161 overs. Fast bowler Stuart Broad's limb and vis-

It’s dream come true for me: Murali Vijay By Chetan Narula

OTTINGHAM: Elated at scoring his maiden overseas hundred and fourth of his career, Indian opener Murali Vijay said his fine effort on the opening day of the first Test against England here was a dream come true for him. Vijay’s unbeaten 122 on Wednesday helped India hold their own at 259 for four at stumps after electing to bat at Trent Bridge. “I had been hitting the ball well in practice games and in the nets. So I was in a positive frame of mind and wanted to give the team a good start. The pitch was good to bat on and I wanted to cash in this opportunity. I have dreamt of this and it is a happy feeling for me,” said Vijay. Vijay had been getting starts in his last eight Test innings in South Africa and New Zealand, but yielded only one half century. It was something that perhaps played on his mind, but the batsman said that he did not change his approach, know-

that and I moved forward without thinking too much about it,” he said. “Patience is something that I have been working on. You need to bide your time at the crease and not be in a hurry. It is a five-day game and you want to tire the opposition out. So that has been my game-plan and this is what I have been working on all this while. Once you get set and the rhythm gets going, you enjoy in the middle,” he added. While Vijay was stroking his way through to the century, things started to go wrong for India in the second session when two quick wickets fell. But he added 71 runs with Ajinkya Rahane and then 81 runs for the unbroken fifth wicket with skipper Mahendra Singh Murali Vijay raises his bat on Dhoni to help India to safety. reaching the pavilion after his “After lunch it was reversing a bit fine century. and it was also a little windy. Anderson and Broad got the ball to move ing that the runs will come. some good balls and I got out but at around a bit and we lost a couple of “I cannot make any excuses for the end of the day the runs were not wickets as a result. So we had to rewhat happened there. I did get there on the board. So I learnt from group.”

Unseeded Pradeep stuns fourth seed Aman M

UMBAI: Unseeded Pradeep Chaudhary scored an upset win over fourth seed Aman Kumbhani in a boy’s under-17 first round match of the first leg of the Indian Squash Professional (ISP) organised, Rs 4 lakh prize-money All-India JVPG-Coke Squash Carnival, played at the Juhu Vile Parle Gymkhana courts on Thursday. Pradeep played with plenty of grit and determination to sideline his seeded opponent Aman in five

games, winning at 8-11, 11-9, 8-11, 11-8, 11-5 to book his passage to the second round. The top three seeds, Sandeep Paswan, Aryaman Adik and Arpit Chotalia comfortably marched to the second round. In first round action, top seed Sandeep defeated Pranav Mehta 11-8, 11-3, 11-5; Aryaman seeded second prevailed over Arpit Chotalia 11-4, 11-4, 11-5 and number three seed Dev Vazirani tamed Vikas Pal 11-1, 11-1, 11-5. Meanwhile, in the boy’s under-15

quarter-final matches, top seed Rahul Baitha and fourth seed Suraj Chand scored contrasting victories to advance to the last four. While Rahul easily got the better of Vikas Chand 11-2, 11-5, 11-8, Suraj fought back from the loss of the opening two games to overcome Aryaman Pandya 6-11, 4-11, 11-6, 11-8, 11-6. Results: Boy’s under-17 (1st round): Ajit Sharma bt Zain Motiwala 11-6, 11-8, 11-6, 11-2; Pramod Pal bt Rishil Shah 11-1, 11-4, 11-3; Sandeep Paswan bt Pranav Mehta 11-

8, 11-3, 11-5; Tushar Shahani bt Pintu Rai 11-6, 11-3, 11-4;Rahul Baitha bt Saurav Lekhwar 11-5, 11-7, 11-8; Pradeep Chaudhary bt Aman Kumbhani 8-11, 11-9, 8-11, 11-8, 11-5; Dev Vazirani bt Vikas Pal 11-1, 11-1, 11-5; Aryaman Adik bt Arpit Chotalia 11-4, 11-4, 11-5. Boy’s under-15 (quarter-finals): Tushar Shahani bt Aakash Rajbhar 11-5, 11-0, 110; Suraj Chand bt Aryaman Pandya 6-11, 411, 11-6, 11-8, 11-6; Avinash Yadav bt Arjun Singh 11-6, 11-7, 11-4; Rahul Baitha bt Vikas Chand 11-2, 11-5, 11-8.

ible ache typified a very tough day, while fellow right-armer James Anderson was marginally consoled by final figures of three for 123. Broad, Anderson and Plunkett shared all of 108 overs - and at least one will surely be rested for the second Test at Lord's. Left with the final 17 overs of the day to successfully combat, Cook characteristically failed. Now 25 Test innings without a century and ever closer to being revealed of the leadership, the languishing left-hander contrived to be bowled around the legs by seamer Shami for just five. The Australian-bred Sam Robson and Zimbabwean-born Gary Ballance were later at hand to lead the English to the safety of the close of play. A stodgy start of 43 for one, though, will require patient progression come Friday's gradual reduction of a daunting 414-run deficit. Brief Scores: India 457 all out (M Vijay 146, C Pujara 38, A Rahane 32, M S Dhoni 82, B Kumar 58, M Shami n.o. 51; J Anderson 3/123, S Broad 2/53) vs England 43 for one.

Anderson criticises batting friendly track OTTINGHAM: England fast N bowler James Anderson was vocal in his criticism of the placid

Trent Bridge pitch, saying that the wicket assisted India more than the home side on the first day of the first Test. “We are fantastic hosts,” said Anderson jokingly at the press conference after the day’s play. “It is a little frustrating because you want it to be an even contest between the bat and ball, and it does not seem to be at the moment,” he said. “But we have been aware as a bowling unit that the Test pitches will be more batsmen friendly. So I think our bowling was fantastic today. We could have moaned about it and worried about it, but we just gave our best,” he added. It was a frustrating day for the hosts as much talk centred on the placid pitch laid out for this Test match. It is the third such pitch in succession for a Test this summer and considering that England lost to Sri Lanka prior to this series, it will not have pleased the home side. India sped off to a great start but were pegged back by quick wickets after lunch. But Vijay held the innings together, putting together a 71run partnership with Ajinkya Rahane and then an 81-run unbeaten partnership with skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni to anchor his team to safety. The wickets had come in between largely thanks to some fancy fielding positions and Anderson praised his captain Alastair Cook for that.

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ROMERO HOLDS HIS POST

Only four of the 25 teams to miss the first penalty in a World Cup shootout have advanced. Argentina have been involved in five penalty shootouts, won four and lost one. Netherlands won a shootout for the first time ever against Costa Rica in the quarter-finals.

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Vlaar (Netherlands) sees his spot kick saved by Romero, low down to the goalkeeper's left.

Goalie Sergio Romero takes Argentina to WC final

AO PAULO: Goalkeeper Sergio Romero pulled off two stunning saves as Argentina edged out the Netherlands 4-2 in the penalty shootout in a grinding semifinal match to set up a World Cup summit clash against Germany. The second semifinal between the two heavyweight teams ended scoreless in the regulation 90 minutes and 30 minutes of extra time and its result had to be decided via penalty shootout. Captain Lionel Messi, Ezequiel Garay, Sergio Aguero and Maxi Rodriguez scored for Argentina while only Arjen Robben and Dirk Kuyt could found the target for the Netherlands. Romero turned out to be the hero for Argentina as he blocked shots from Ron Vlaar and Wesley Sneijder to take his side to the fifth World Cup final. Two-time champions Argentina now take on threetime winners Germany in the summit clash at the iconic Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday. This will be Argentina's first World Cup final entry in 24 years after 1990 when they lost to Germany in the final under Diego Maradona. In stark contrast to the goals galore in Germany's 7-1 humiliation of Brazil in the first semifinal yesterday, today's match was more of a battle of attrition with very few goal-scoring chances with both sides trying to break down their opponents gradually. The clash between the two heavyweights was though not without some tense and gripping spells with some fine build-ups but none of the two sides either blinked or committed mistakes

to give the other team a chance. The Dutch were able to keep Argentine captain Messi quiet for most part of the match with Ron Vlaar doing a great job by denying the four-time World Player of the Year free space, stopping him with fine tackles on a couple of occasions. Messi's opposite number in the Dutch team, Robin van Persie, who made it to the starting line-up after recovering from a stomach problem just in time for the match, had a forgettable outing though he played the full 90 minutes before being substituted six minutes into the extra time. Rodrigo Palacio had a glorious

chance to score for Argentina five minutes before the end of extra time but he headed into the hands of Dutch goalie Jasper Cillessen who was at his mercy. The first half was a cagey and tense affair with both sides unable to create clear chances, the closest either team came to breaking the deadlock was Messi's free kick in the 20th minute that Cillessen dived to his right to comfortably save. Argentina came close to scoring in the 75th minute when an Enzo Perez delicious through ball was toe-poked towards the goal by Gonzalo Higuain only to hit the side nettings. The Nether-

Argentina's goalkeeper Sergio Romero celebrates after saving a penalty from Netherlands' Ron Vlaar during during the penalty shootout the World Cup semifinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo Brazil.

lands pressed hard and laid sieze of Argentina citadel towards the close of regulation time and Arjen Robben was sent clean through inside Argentine penalty area by Wesley Sneijder in the 90th minute but Javier Mascherano made a remarkable recovery to deflect the Dutch winger's shot. Just before kick-off, a moment of silence was observed at Arena de Sao Paulo to pay homage to Argentine-born Real Madrid legend Alfredo de Stefano who passed away yesterday at the age of 88. The Argentine players wore armband in the match in honour of de Stefano, one of the greatest footballers in history.

0–1

Messi (Argentina) successfully converts the penalty! Messi places into the left side netting, sending Cillessen the wrong way.

1–1

Robben (Netherlands) successfully converts the penalty! Robben hits it low into the bottom right hand corner, with Romero diving the wrong way.

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Garay (Argentina) successfully converts the penalty! Garay smashes a thunderous effort into the roof of the net, leaving Cillessen no chance.

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Sneijder (Netherlands) sees his penalty saved by the goalkeeper. Sneijder's effort is saved! Romero dives to his right to keep the penalty out.

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Aguero (Argentina) successfully converts

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Kuyt (Netherlands) successfully converts

the penalty! Aguero scores low to Cillessen's right, with the keeper getting close to the ball but unable to keep it out.

the penalty! Kuyt passes the ball low to his right, and Romero goes the wrong way.

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MAGIC MOMENTS... The entire Argentine team are up in arms as they celebrate before their vociferous supporters following goalkeeper Sergio Romero’s heroics in the penalty shootout of the World Cup semifinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Argentina at the Itaquerao Stadium in Sao Paulo Brazil, Wednesday.

Rodriguez (Argentina) successfully converts the penalty! IT'S IN! ARGENTINA ARE INTO THE FINAL! Cillessen gets a touch on the ball but it crashes in off the underside of the bar.

Dutch fate undeserved, says Sneijder Afternoon Despatch & Courier

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SAO PAULO: The Netherlands' penalty shootout loss to Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday was an unjust way for them to exit the tournament, according to playmaker Wesley Sneijder. "We deserve much better," said the Galatasaray midfielder, one of two Dutch players to see a penalty saved by Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero at Sao Paulo's Corinthians Arena. "Argentina were playing for penalties, which wasn't the case with us. We tried to play. I missed my penalty. It's a shame. But it's particularly frustrating not to have capitalised on the chances we created over the 120 minutes." Argentina won 4-2 on penalties after the contest finished 0-0 following extra time. They will play Germany in the final on Sunday. Dutch centre-back Ron Vlaar saw his opening spot-kick saved by Romero, but having produced a commanding display over the course of the game, he said that he would not let it get him down. "It's sport, and it's tough. But I'm a man and I'm not going to whinge about it," he said. "Of course, I know that I played well, but positive feelings pass to one side now that I've missed my penalty. We're going home empty-handed. It's sad, because the only thing that counts is the title. There's still the third-place match (against Brazil). But it's not the same thing."

PLAY-OFF FOR 3RD PLACE SUNDAY

[1.30 a.m.]

AO PAULO: Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella believes a well-rested Germany will have the advantage against the weary South Americans in Sunday's World Cup final. Sabella's players advanced to the Maracana showpiece in a gruelling extra-time and penalty shoot-out battle with the Netherlands that the Argentina coach described as like a "war." The fact that Germany have had an extra day's rest and effectively had their 7-1 win over Brazil wrapped up inside half an hour could be crucial, Sabella said. "Some of our players are sore, beaten, tired -- the results of a

Brazil Netherlands To be played at Estadio Nacional

FINAL

[12.30 a.m.] Vs

Germany Argentina To be played at Estadio do Maracana

war, so to speak," said Sabella. "We have a final to play, with one day less to prepare and against a team like Germany, but with work, humility and seriousness, we'll do all we can to make it all the way to the top. Sabella spoke admiringly of German football, saying they often produced players with a "South American touch." "Germany throughout their entire history have always shown physical might, tactical, mental prowess, and have always had players with a certain South American touch," he said. "The match is extremely difficult and I repeat the fact they haven't played extra time and we've

Germany is always a very difficult hurdle to overcome. We'll see if it's a minor issue, the fact we played after and the Germany game was decided in the first 45 minutes, so they could ease off in the second half, whereas we had to spend all the effort, and every last drop of sweat to reach the World Cup final.

ALEJANDRO SABELLA Argentina coach

played two, and played one day after Germany. "Germany is always a very difficult hurdle to overcome. We'll see if it's a minor issue, the fact we played after and the Germany game was decided in the first 45 minutes, so they could ease off in the second half, whereas we had to spend all the effort, and every last drop of sweat to reach the World Cup final." Argentina goalkeeper Sergio Romero repelled penalties from Ron Vlaar and Wesley Sneijder in the penalty shootout after a cagey stalemate finished 0-0 following extra time at the Corinthians Arena. Argentina, chasing their third World Cup title, last reached

the final in Italy in 1990, when they lost 1-0 to West Germany. Sabella meanwhile praised defensive midfielder Javier Mascherano, who pulled off a sensational block to deny Arjen Robben. "Mascherano is a symbol, an emblem. We were able to move onto the semi-finals and he took this huge weight of his shoulders," Sabella said. "He's an outstanding player. Other clubs wanted to take him. I don't need to make any other comments. (Pep) Guardiola, (Rafa) Benitez, these coaches wanted to take him with them. He's an emblem for the national squad on the field of play and off it."

Messi missing signature World Cup moment S

MONDAY

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;GERMANY HAS THE EDGEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

AO PAULO: The World Cup can only hope that Lionel Messi is leaving his best for last. In the most important World Cup match to date in his epoch-shaping career, football's superstar was neither super nor a star. The four-time world player of the year was a bystander, not a decisive protagonist, for large chunks of Wednesday's semifinal, his first on football's biggest stage. The match dragged on into extra time and then still finished 0-0 in large part because Messi failed to leave his mark on it as he has done on hundreds of others for Barcelona, his club, but not for Argentina, his country that needs him now to step up. Frankly disappointing. In the penalty shoot-out, Messi did score the all-important nerve-

steadying first goal that his teammates then built on, heaping intolerable pressure on the Netherlands after its first shooter, Ron Vlaar, saw his effort saved. But Messi's contribution to Argentina's win pretty much started and stopped there. His thousands of fans in the Sao Paulo crowd chanted "Ole, ole, ole, Messi, Messi!" But he didn't really do anything to deserve it. Bottom line: Messi needs to be spectacular in the final against Germany on Sunday if he is to put his stamp on World Cup history like Diego Maradona. Pub debates about who was/is a better footballer, Messi, Maradona or Pele, are always entertaining but ultimately can't be answered, because these judgments are very much a personal

Lionel Messi of Argentina shoots and scores a goal in a penalty shootout during the World Cup semi final match against Netherlands at Arena de Sao Paulo.

thing, because the three of them played in different eras and because their careers took different arcs. Still, at this stage of the 1986 World Cup, Maradona was pretty much winning the thing singlehanded. Captain of Argentina, just like Messi, Maradona scored both goals against Belgium in the semifinal, carrying the team to the final where it beat West Germany, 3-2. Maradona also scored both Argentine goals that eliminated England in the quarterfinals. The first was the infamous "Hand of God" punched in with his raised fist; the second was a gem after a sublime dribble past five England players. Messi, on the other hand, hasn't scored since the group stage here in Brazil.

Neymar to join Brazil for third place play-off

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Afternoon Despatch & Courier

Sergio Romero of Argentina saves the penalty kick of Ron Vlaar of the Netherlands in a shootout during the World Cup semifinal at Arena de Sao Paulo.

NO-ONE WANTED TO TAKE

THE FIRST PENALTY

AO PAULO: Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal says two of his players refused to take the first penalty in their World Cup semi-final shootout defeat by Argentina. Defender Ron Vlaar stepped up but Sergio Romero - a player who was "taught how to stop penalties" by Van Gaal at AZ Alkmaar - saved his kick. Argentina won the shootout 4-2 and will face Germany in Sunday's final. "I asked two players to take the first ball before ending up with Vlaar," said new Manchester United boss Van Gaal. "I thought he was the best player on the pitch so should have confidence." Van Gaal was also left to rue the intervention of goalkeeper Romero, who he signed for AZ from Buenos Aires-based Racing Club in 2007. The Argentine spent two years working under Van Gaal before the 62year-old departed for Bayern Munich."I taught Romero how to stop penalties, so that hurts," Van Gaal said. "We were the club to bring him to

I asked two players to take the first ball before ending up with Vlaar. If I had had the opportunity to substitute Jasper I would have done that but I had already used three substitutes so I couldn't.

LOUIS VAN GAAL

Netherlands Coach

Europe. He was a big talent, and someone who has the qualities to do that." Romero sought out his former manager at the end of the match. "I went to the dressing room to thank him," he said. "He is someone who helped me a lot when I arrived in the Netherlands, in a completely different country, with different customs. "At the beginning I didn't speak a word, and he spoke Spanish and he helped me a

lot." The last-four tie in Sao Paulo was decided by penalties following a goalless draw where both sides barely threatened in an uninspiring 120 minutes. The Dutch scored all four of their spot-kicks tobeat Costa Rica in the quarter-final shootoutwhen captain Robin van Persie converted their first effort. But with the Manchester United striker substituted in extra-time, Van Gaal was forced to turn to Aston Villa centre-back Vlaar. His low effort was stopped by Romero, who then denied Wesley Sneijder as the Dutch missed two of their four penalties. "It just goes to show it's not easy scoring in a shootout," said Van Gaal. "It's the most terrible scenario, to lose on penalties. At the very least we were equal with them, if not the better team. It's a big disappointment. "Winning on penalties in your previous match should give you confidence. We took those penalties in an incredible way against Costa Rica."

Germany takes â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;tiki-takaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to another level

PORTO SEGURO (BRAZIL): Germany has taken the "tikitaka" passing game so intrinsically used by Spain to another level at the World Cup in Brazil, by adding ruthless efficiency to the possession philosophy. Germany is one win from capturing its World Cup fourth title following the astonishing 7-1 demolition of host Brazil in the semifinals. Spain beat Germany at two major tournaments and coach Joachim Loew was so impressed by the Spanish game that he has taken over many aspects and, of course,

added some of his own flourishes. Germany likes possession, just as Spain did, but Loew's team avoids endless wide passing and prefers to push forward at every occasion. When Germany wins the ball in its half, Loew wants his players to pass it quickly forward, hoping to outnumber the opposing defense. The result is that Germany creates many chances and scores plenty of goals. Spain's minimalists scored eight goals in winning the 2010 World Cup Germany already has 17 here, with one

match remaining to play. Spain beat Germany in the final of the 2008 European Championship and again in the semifinals of the 2010 World Cup. But while Spain's game was based on endless possession and passing until an occasional chance was created, Loew's lineup is happy to attack and take risks. "We want possession but that is only one factor in our game," Loew said earlier in the tournament. "We want to keep the ball low, we want to avoid long and high balls and we want quick transition. We need to improve our efficiency."

TERESOPOLIS (BRAZIL): Brazil's injured striker Neymar will attend Saturday's third place play-off when the battered World Cup hosts take on the Netherlands. Brazil were consigned to the ignominy of fighting out a game Dutch coach Louis van Gaal has attacked as "unfair" after their 7-1 semi-final mauling by Germany. Neymar's absence dominated the buildup to Tuesday's humiliation. The Barcelona striker missed out after fracturing a vertebrae in the quarter-final win over Colombia. "Neymar will come here (to Brazil's World Cup base), he's going to accompany the team to Saturday's match," confirmed Brazil football federation spokesman Rodrigo Paiva to R7.Com. Paiva announced the news at Brazil's World Cup headquarters in Teresopolis, near Rio de Janeiro. The Barcelona superstar's absence and as importantly that of suspended defender and captain Thiago Silva contributed to Tuesday's shocking Belo Horizonte battering by a Germany side that now faces Argentina in Sunday's final. Van Gaal's Holland find themselves in the play-off after Wednesday's 4-2 penalty shoot-out loss to Argentina.