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CANNING THE KILLER BOOZE: Policemen confiscate a can of illicit liquor from a village in UP.

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UCKNOW/UNNAO: In a major tragedy, 14 people died on Monday, including three of a family in two districts of Uttar Pradesh after consuming spurious liquor and over 100 others were taken ill, police said.

The condition of about 10 others admitted in various hospitals in the state capital is stated to be serious, they said yesterday night.

The incident occurred in Kharta and other villages in Malihabad area of Lucknow

and Talasarai village in Hasanganj area of Unnao district, they said.

"Nine persons, including four persons at trauma centre, Lucknow, two each in BalramContinued on pg 12 «

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charges, was seen performing at an annual Mumbai Police ust a just day after the event in Andheri on Saturday.

'Umang' show, City Police Talking to media persons Commissioner Rakesh Maria inside his cabin, Maria said on Monday tendered an apol- "We are sorry; I admit it was a mistake. It has happened inadvertently," in response to Tiwari's performance on the ogy in a bid to end the con- stage of 'Umang-2015' held on troversy which erupted after Saturday night where a galaxy playback singer Ankit Tiwari, Continued on pg 12 « who was arrested on rape

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UDDHAV THACKERAY’S LENS EYE VIEW Azad Shrivastav | ADC

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Industrialist and Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, Ratan Tata, during his visit to Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray's photo exhibition at Jehangir Art Gallery on Monday.

Mukesh and Nita Ambani along with megastar Amitabh Bachchan are all smiles at Uddhav’s photo exhibition at the Jehangir Art Gallery on Monday. Also seen are Uddhav's wife Rashmi and son Aditya Thackeray.

Priyadarshini flyover Sena non-committal on land identified to be restored soon by govt for Thackeray memorial

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he Priyadarshini flyover at Nepean Sea Road, one of the major flyovers in South Mumbai, will soon be restored by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) at a cost of Rs 3.78 crore. The flyover is damaged and needs urgent repairs, said civic officials.It is an important bridge connecting the Petit Hall, Mount Pleasant Road, Nepean Road, Manav Mandir Road and Walkeshwar Road. It was built by state government’s public works department (PWD) about 40 to 45 years ago. The bridge is always occupied with heavy traffic and people as it has the Priyadarshini Park on one side and illegal slums on the other. At several places, cracks have appeared on this bridge, due to the corrosion of

the iron rods.The BMC had appointed M/s Pentacle Consultants as technical consultants to suggest measures for repairing the bridge. According to their report, the bridge bearings have failed due to dislocation and bending. In addition to this, the expansion joints have also been damaged.The BMC had received three bids for the repair work of Priyadarshini bridge, of which M/s Deo Construction (India) has bagged the contract with a bid of Rs 3.78 crore. The proposal will be tabled before the civic standing committee meeting for approval on Wednesday.The bidder has quoted a price 12 per cent below the base price. The contract period for the repairs is six months including the monsoon. khushboo.panjabi@afternoondc.in

MUMBHAI Vikas Sabnis

By Prashant Hamine

Chowpatty, two plots of land near Imax theatre at Wadala enior Shiv Sena leader and and the rest are located in Minister for Industries Parel, south Mumbai. Chief Subhash Desai remained Minister Devendra Fadnavis non-committal on the six had on the occasion of the plots of land identified by the second death anniversary of committee headed by state the late Sena chief on NoChief Secretary Swadheen vember 17 announced that Kshatriya for the proposed the government will conmemorial of late Sena chief struct a befitting memorial Balasaheb Thackeray. Speak- for the late Sena patriarch. ing to newspersons yesterday at the Mantralaya, Desai MMRDA sends notice for stated that the Sena expects Metro III project The notice sent by Mumbai the government to invite his party for discussion on the Metropolitan Region Develproposal. He added that the opment Authority (MMRDA) Sena will react only after to political party offices opposite Mantralaya yesterday going through the proposal.

The committee set up by has rankled a few of them. the government has identi- The MMRDA in its hearing fied six sites that include plots notice sent to Nationalist near Sawarkar Smarak and Congress Party (NCP), Shiv near the Mayor's bungalow Sena, Congress, Bharipaopposite Shivaji Park, Dadar, Bahujan Mahasangh (BBM), another plot near Dadar Peoples Republican Party

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Sion Hospital stands

by Dr Avinash Supe

By A Staff Reporter

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He has switched over to ‘dress code’ to beg gracefully in front of posh cars!

rotesting at an article published in a city tabloid on Monday where the Dean of Sion hospital Dr Avinash Supe was accused of being involved in a scam, doctors at the hospital wore black ribbons and gathered at the car parking area of the hospital, voicing their support to their dean.

“Dr Supe is the best dean we have ever had. He is a man of integrity. But for the headline and the use of his photograph, nowhere in the article has Dr Supe's name appeared. Nowhere his in-

volvement in this type of scam has been written about. This has adversely affected the reputation of the hospital and a well-known senior doctor. We have written letters of protest to the media house and to the BMC officials to take necessary action. We will also write our feedback in the website of the newspaper,” said Dr Alok Sharma, Head of Department, Neurosurgery.

More than 500 protestors that comprised doctors, medical students, nurses and other staff got together on Monday to show solidarity for Dr Supe.

(PRP), Peasants and Workers Party (PWP) among others has sought their say on the issue of location of the carshed for the proposed Metro III line between ColabaSEEPZ. The MMRDA needs land for the proposed Vidhan Bhavan Metro station near Mantralaya for which it has sent notices to some of the political parties that have their offices near Mantralaya.

Speaking to newspersons, Sena MP Anil Desai admitted to having received the MMRDA notice and added that the party would meet MMRDA metropolitan commissioner U P S Madan soon.

He added that the party's Shivalaya office is ideally located and is at short distance away from the Mantralaya.

Desai added that if the party were to shift the office to some other location, the

close proximity with Mantralaya will be lost. He instead advised that the MMRDA shift the location of its car-shed to some other location. Senior NCP leader Ajit Pawar too stated that the MMRDA notice is not clear in its content and that he would meet the MMRDA commissioner in a couple of days and then take a decision.

Govt to implement Vivekananda Mitra Yojana The state government will appoint socially and culturally active and knowledgeable youth as Vivekananda Yuva Mitra under the Swami Vivekananda Mitra Yojana to mark the National Youth Day. The members will be appointed at the taluka and district level with a honorarium of Rs 3,000 and Rs 5,000 respectively.

Sushil Kadam | ADC

In a show of solidarity, doctors, medical students, nurses and staffers of Sion Hospital, voicing their support to their dean Dr. Avinash Supe, on Monday.

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HANGING BY THE THREADS: Manjhas of different hues and makes are witnessed at a shop in Borivali, before they take to the sky with brightly coloured kites in what will be a glorious riot of color on Makar Sankrati.

hours a day with rare exceptions, are usually seen pinning some photos on their desks, books or in their pockets, for inspiration, The Jaykar Library study room in space – physical and otherwise. memories or moral support. Each Pune University, renowned centre This centre has over the years student has a different inspiration, for union and state public services produced scores of IAS, IPS and some keep photos of their parents studies, is a perennial home to other union and state service doing odd jobs, some of Gods, hundreds of UPSC aspirants, what officers. some of their girlfriends waiting for are often seen scrambling for These students, who study 12-14 them back home while some even have Dr APJ Abdul Kalam.

After the Hindi move 'Singham', Vishwas Nangre-Patil's (IPS) photo was famous among the rural male students while Manisha Mhaiksar (IAS) was a hit among the female aspirants. While it generally takes a good two to four years to crack the UPSC or MPSC exams and get a decent posting, once the exam is cracked and students leave for their respective academies, the good old photos are often forgotten.

The initial enthusiasm is lost amid the luxury of the academy.

Very few like Narendra Patil (IRTS) still hang photo frames in their cabins for inspiration.

One of the three walls of Patil's cabin on the ground flour of the Chattrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST), a British-era heritage building, is full of his photo frames, accepting awards from GMs and ministers.

In every posting, Patil applies his desi ‘fundas’ and some engineering tricks to make things easier for the public.

Now it is hoped that General Manager Central Railway Sunil NATIONAL HONOUR: Chief PRO CR, Narendra Patil receiving the National Award Kumar Sood, who is a retired 2014 at the hands of Sadanand Gowda late last year at Bengaluru.

Brigadier from the Territorial Army

Of photos that inspire

(TA), puts up his photo in the olive green uniform with the glittering national emblem and three stars in his cabin, so that his juniors are inspired to fill the seat left vacant by him in the TA, the least-known armed force.

A silent message

While the government wants to reform India's banking system, the commoners are left waiting for even the slightest privileges from bank employees – and India's government bank at that.

Our friend here recently visited a bank, very enthusiastically wanting to use the recently launched green channel counter to deposit some money.

For the uninitiated, the Green Channel Counter (GCC), according to the bank, aims at providing customers with “a simple, secure and quick way of executing daily banking transactions. It enhances customer ease as there is no need to remember the 11 digit account number or carry passbook, fill in pay in slips/withdrawal forms, etc.

Only the ATM cum Debit Card and PIN is needed to identify a Customer and his/her Bank Account. It is a counter manned by a Teller where a Transaction Processing Device(TPD) is attached to the terminal. Customer swipes the Shopping cum Debit Card, selects a particular transaction and enters the amount and the PIN. Post authentication, the transaction gets transferred to the Teller’s

terminal who enters denominations of cash to be paid/received, then pays/receives cash and completes the transaction. The customer is provided with a printed receipt generated from TPD. This receipt is much smaller than traditional voucher. Moreover, as only one receipt is printed per transaction, there is zero paper wastage.”

“Customers can use the Green Channel Counter without queues and without taking the token. They may simply walk up to the counter, swipe their card and execute the transaction. Also it has been observed that while normal branch banking transactions take 2 to 4 minutes for completion, a transaction routed through the GCC takes less than a minute,” the bank further states.

However, when our friend tried to use the GCC, he was rudely asked to stand in the queue and wait for at least 20 minutes along with the regular customers who were using the traditional way for transactions.

Not wanting to argue, our friend decided to stand patiently till his turn came and then gave the Teller a deposit slip instead of the card intended for GCC. The Teller immediately made a grumpy face saying, “Why do you want to increase our work when you have the card for GCC?” But before this gentleman could answer, she realised her mistake of increasing his work by asking him to unnecessarily stand in the queue.

The message was conveyed.

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CHANGE OF NAME

I have changed my name from Chirag Dineshchandra Shah to Chirag Dineshlal Shah as per Affidavit.

C-42469 I have changed my name from Safa to Safa Kazim Mulla as per Affidavit.

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CLASSIFIEDS I have changed my name from Ansari Hasina Riyaz Ahmed, to ‘Ansari Haseena Bano Riyaz Ahmed’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 09/01/2015.

C-42483 I have changed my name from Hasina Khatoon Mohammad Abrar, to ‘Ansari Haseena Bano Riyaz Ahmed’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 09/01/2015.

C-42484 I have changed my name from Shaikh Moinuddin Ahmed, to ‘Shaikh Moinuddin Razi Ahmed’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 08/01/2015.

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I have changed my name from Sahidabanu Rafia Shaikh to Sahida Irfan Sayyed as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated 06-012015.

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I have changed my name from Sadika Begum Mohammed Muzahir, to ‘Shaikh Sadika Moinuddin’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 08/01/2015.

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I have changed my name from Ali Husain Asgarali to Aliasgar Alihusain Electricwala as per the Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Pandya Shreyash Dashrath, to ‘Pandya Shreyas Dashrath’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 09/01/2015.

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I have changed my name from Fatema Hussaini to Fatema Muffadal Framewala as per the Affidavit.

C-42473 I have changed my name from Tasneem Huned Bhai to Tasneem Murtuza Mandsaurwala as per the Affidavit.

C-42474 I have changed my name from Huned Bhai to Hunedbhai Saleh Umraliwala as per the Affidavit.

C-42475 I have changed my name from Fijja Huned Bhai to Fijja Hunedbhai Umraliwala as per the Affidavit.

C-42476 I have changed my name from Balamani Vyankatesh Erabattini to Kalpana Vyankatesh Erabattini as per Affidavit dated 09/01/2015.

C-42477 I have changed my name from Mohd. Wajid Abdul Majid Shaikh, to ‘Wajid Abdul Majid Shaikh’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 11/01/2015.

C-42478 I have changed my name from Sheila George, to ‘Sheela George’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U- 25106) Dated: 25/12/2014.

C-42479 I have changed my name from Deepshikha Nagbanshi, to ‘Deepshikha Raut’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U- 25455) Dated: 25/12/2014.

C-42480 I have changed my name from Mohammed Hashim Habibullah Pir Mohammed, to ‘Mohammed Hashim Habibullah Shaikh’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U- 24319) Dated: 18/12/2014.

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I have changed my name from Sayed Amrinbano Anwar, to ‘Sayyed Amrinbano Anwar’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 09/01/2015.

C-42488 I have changed my name from Iftekhar Shaikh, to ‘Iftekhar Ahmed Shaikh’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 09/01/2015.

C-42489 I have changed my Name from Ujalatbegum to Uljattun Kazi as per Affidavit dated 6/1/2015 C-42490 I Rasoolji Irfan Jahangir have changed my name to Irfan Jahangir Rasoolji Mallik vide Affidavit dated 23/2/2013 C-42491 I have changed my name from “Sheela Arvind Sherasia” to “Sarah Rizwan Shaikh” as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No. U-25002.

C-42492 I have changed my name from Ashok Kumar Suddhuram Pasi to Ashok Suddhuram Pasi vide Govt of Maharashtra Affidavit (LZ 768392) C-42493 I have changed my name from Kamini Ben Murlidhar Godiya to Sonia Rajesh Sodah vide Govt of Maharashtra Affidavit (LG 665263) and Gazette No. (U-3480) C-42494 I have changed my name from Chhayaben Sureshkumar Vyas to Mrs. Chhaya Sameer Dave as per deed poll Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Mukta Virji Pethani to Meenakshi Bhagwan Patel as per Deed Poll Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Tammanna Wahid Kapdi, to ‘Tamanna Wahid Kapdi’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 06/01/2015.

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I have changed my name from Bhagwanbhai Valjibhai Zalawadiya to Bhagwan Valjibhai Patel as per Deed Poll Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Rahul Kumar Jha to Mr. Rahul Vijaykant Jha as per Deed Poll Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Shabbir Hussain to Shabbir Hussain Sadriwala as per Affidavit dated 13/01/2015.

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I have changed my name from Padmini Raju Javarkar to Padmini Rajendra Jawalkar as per Govt. of Maha. Gazette No. (X-38183) C-42499

I have changed my name from Samina Sabbir to Samina Shabbir Hussain Sadriwala as per Affidavit dated 13/01/2015 C-42515

I have changed my name from Heematmal Bakhatawarmal Jain to Himmatmal Bhaktawarmal Jain as per the Affidavit.

C-42500 I have changed my name from Kishandas Jaisingh to Kishan K. Jaisingh as per Affidavit.

C-42501 I have changed my name from Kannayalal Jaisingh to Kanaiyalal Jamnadas Jaisingh as per Affidavit.

C-42502 I have changed my name from Shriprasad Yadav to Shriprasad Bhaggalram Yadav as per Maharashtra Gazette (U-25423) C-42503 I have changed my name from Dhawal Jitendra Yadav to Dhaval Jitendra Yadav as per the Affidavit.

C-42504 I have changed my name from Salman to Salman Ahmed Siddiqui as per Affidavit dated 12/01/2015.

C-42505 I have changed my name from Shahnaz Begum Ahmad Syed to Shahnaaz Abdulkadar Khan by deed poll Affidavit C-42506 I have changed my name from Bhata Mohd Fahad Iqbal to Mohamed Fahad Iqbal Bhatta by deed poll Affidavit.

C-42507 I have changed my name from Iabal Abubakhar Bhata to Iqbal Abubakhar Bhatta by deed poll Affidavit.

C-42508 I have changed my name from Zubeda Iabal Bhata to Zubeda Iqbal Bhatta by deed poll Affidavit.

C-42509 I have changed my name from Mushtaque Adam Agha to Mohammed Mushtaque Adam Aga by deed poll Affidavit.

C-42510 We Mr. Shabbir Hussain Sadriwala & Mrs. Samina Shabbir Hussain Sadriwala have changed our Minor son name from Mustafa to Mustafa Shabbir Hussain Sadriwala as per Affidavit dated 13/01/2015.

C-42511 We Mr. Shabbir Hussain Sadriwala & Mrs. Samina Shabbir Hussain Sadriwala have changed our minor son name from Murtaza to Murtaza Shabbir Hussain Sadriwala as per Affidavit dated 13/01/2015.

C-42512 We Mr. Shabbir Hussain Sadriwala & Mrs. Samina Shabbir Hussain Sadriwala have changed our minor daughter name from Insiya to Insiya Shabbir Hussain Sadriwala as per Affidavit dated 13/01/2015.

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I have changed my name from Faisal Mohammed Siddique to Mohammad Faisal Mohammed Siddique Batliwala as per the Affidavit.

C-42516 I have changed my name from Alpana Dhansukhlal Vora to Alpana Jagrut Zaveri as per The Affidavit.

C-42517 I have changed my name from Sneha Shashikant Pawar to Sayali Sanjay Solim as per Maharashtra Gazette (U-25372) C-42518 I have changed my name from “Rohit Subhash Chavhan” to “Rohit Subhash Chavan” as per Affidavit Dated 3rd December” 2014.

C-42519 I have changed my name from “K. Narayanankutty Nair” to “Narayanankutty Nair” as per Affidavit Dated 3rd December” 2014.

C-42520 I have changed my name from “F. Irene Shanthi” to “F. Shanthi” as per Affidavit.

C-42521 I have changed my name from “G. Sane Jabaroy” to “Sane Jaba Roy” as per Affidavit.

C-42522 I have changed my name from “Bijendra Banarasilal Balmiki” to “Bijendrapal Banarasilal Walmiki” as per Affidavit Dated 01st January” 2015.

C-42523 I have changed my name from “Vinay Biharilal Bhawnani” to “Vinay Biharilal Bhavnani” as per Affidavit Dated 12th January” 2015.

C-42524 I have changed my name from Anita Hukumatsingh Manwani to Reshma Harjasrai Gurbaxani as per Affidavit Dated 11th January” 2015.

C-42525 I have changed my name from Harjasray Minhomal Gurbaxani to Harjasrai Minhomal Gurbaxani as per Affidavit Dated 11th January” 2015.

C-42526 I have changed my name from Nitin Harjasray Gurbakhshani to “Nitin Harjasrai Gurbaxani” as per Affidavit Dated 11th January” 2015.

C-42527 I have changed my name from “Harjas Minhomal Gurbaxani” to “Harjasrai Minhomal Gurbaxani” as per Affidavit Dated 11th January” 2015.

C-42528 I have changed my name from “Ms. Savita Babaji Karwatkar” to “Mrs. Aruna Arvind Juwatkar” as Per Affidavit Dated 30th December” 2014.

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I have changed my name from Mr. Janak Natwarlal Shanghavi to “Mr. Janak Natwarlal Sanghavi” as per Affidavit Dated 12th January” 2015.

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I Umendra Kumar Lal have changed my name to Umendrakumar Umashankar Shrivastav as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 10/01/15 C-42547

I have changed my name from “Naresh Kumar Mangilal Mehta”to “Naresh Mangilal Mehta” as per Affidavit.

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I Ms. Lalitakumari Rajesh Jain have changed my name to Mrs. Lalita Rajesh Jain as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 10/01/15 C-42548

I have changed my name from “Aroona Ogadmal Kothari” to “Aruna Naresh Mehta” as per Affidavit.

C-42532 I have changed my name from “Abbas Shabbir Hussain @Hussain Abbas Shabbir” to Abbas Shabbir Burhanpurwala as per Affidavit.

C-42533 I have changed my name from “Shabbir Hussain” to Shabbir Burhanpurwala as per Affidavit.

C-42534 I have changed my name from “Salmabai Hussain @ Salma Burhanpurwala” to “Salmabai Burhanpurwala” as per Affidavit.

C-42535 I have changed my name from “Hajarimal Rao” to “Hanjarimal Rao”as per Affidavit.

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I Debjitkumar Dilipkumar Das have changed my name to Debjit Dilipkumar Dass as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 12/01/15 C-42549 I Mrs. Jayaseeli Sebastin & Rani have changed my name to Mrs. Jayaseelirani Sebastin as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 12/01/15 C-42550 I Devakaran have changed my name to Divakaran as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 12/01/15 C-42551 I Pulliyil Devakaran Santhosh have changed my name to Santhosh Pulliyil Divakaran as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 12/01/15 C-42552

I have changed my name from “Sunanda Daulatrao Bhosale” to “Swati Prakash Shirke”as per Affidavit.

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I Kalpanabaen Rambabu Shah have changed my name to Kalpana Manish Garg as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 12/01/15 C-42553

I have changed my name from “Parmindra Singh S/o Ranjit Singh” to “Parminder Ranjit Singh”as per Affidavit.

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I Mr. Katukuri Bhaskar S/o.

Laxmayya have changed my name to Mr. Bhaskar Laxman Katkuri as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 12/01/15

We “Mr. Prasad Vinayak Khare” & “Mrs. Pratiksha Prasad Khare” change our minor son's name from “Prasann Prasad Khare” to “Prasanna Prasad Khare” as per deed poll Affidavit Dated 12/01/2015.

C-42539 I have changed my name from “Subin Babu Antony” to “Subin Babu Manjuran” as per Affidavit.

C-42540 I have changed my name from “Babu Antony” to “Babu Manjuran” as per Affidavit.

C-42541 I have changed my name from “Mercy Babu Antony” to “Mercy Babu Manjuran” as per Affidavit.

C-42542 I have changed my name from Gagandeep Singh to Gagandeep Singh Bedi as per Affidavit Dated 9th January” 2015.

C-42543 I Aditya Kumar Ashok Kumar Mathur have changed my name to Aditya Ashok Kumar Mathur as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 17/12/14 C-42544 I Bharat Singh have changed my name to Bharat Singh Choudhari as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 12/01/15 C-42545 I Udaykumar Narayan Shetty have changed my name to Uday Narayan Shetty as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 12/01/15 C-42546

C-42554 I change of name from Vijaykumar Laxmi Shankar Trivedi to Vijay Laxmi Shankar Trivedi as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 09/01/15 C-42555 I Rekhaben Vrajlal Desai have changed my name to Alpa Hitendra Joshi as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 24/12/14 C-42556 I Atul Harilal Savla have changed my name to Atul Harilal Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 12/01/15 C-42557 I Neelam Sandeep Patil have changed my name to Shruti Sandeep Patil as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 02/01/15 C-42558 I Neelam Sandeep Patil have changed my name to Shruti Sandeep Patil as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 02/01/15 C-42559 I Miss.

Mayurikaben Manojkumar Vaghela have changed my name to Mrs. Mayurika Rahul Chavda as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 12/01/15 C-42560 I Vinodkumar Govindji Nirmal have changed my name to Vinodrai Govindji Nirmal as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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Vested interests force BMC to scrap crucial electricity project

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Despite the civic body's many attempts at seeking a nod for its electricity project on the Middle Vaitarna dam, the previous government didn't allow it to proceed

By Vishnudas Sheshrao

cious revenue even as all its investment have gone down ue to alleged vested the proverbial drais. interests of Irrigation The Irrigation Ministry was and Water Resource adamant to let a private comMinistry in the last Congress- pany install an electricity NCP led state government, plant on the Middle Vaitarna the civic body’s project to and denied the civic body harvest electricity from the permission to generate elecnewly-commissioned Middle tricity on its own and sell the Vaitarna dam could not see same electricity in the city the light of the day. Mean- through the Brihammumbai while, the city is deprived of Electricity Supply and Transvaluable electricity and the port Undertaking (BEST). civic body is deprived of preThe BMC's proposal was in

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its own best interest as also in the interest of the public. The state government wanted to give this project to Ms Mahalaxmi Konal Urja Pvt Ltd. However, before the state and the civic body could come to a mutual conclusion, a colossal amount of water has gone through the dam.

The helpless BMC has now decided to scrap the contract, and had entrusted a firm to study about the electricity generation plant and estab-

Ex-MNS MLAs Darekar, Geete set to join BJP

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ormer Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) MLAs Praveen Darekar and Vasant Geete are all set to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today in the presence of state BJP president Raosaheb Danve and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Advocate Akhilesh Chaubey who had unsuccessfully contested the recent Assembly elections against sitting BJP MLA Atul Bhatkhalkar is also to join along with Darekar and other former MNS party workers.

Besides, in the run up to the Palghar and Dahanu civic elections, the party received a shot in the arm as several Congress workers led by Bharat Rajput joined the BJP in the presence of Minister for School Education Vinod Tawde yesterday.

Sources disclosed that all those who have switched over from MNS and Congress have

done so under the party's ongoing membership drive.

Congress party workers from Palghar and Dahanu had rung up the party's toll free number 18002662020 to enroll themselves as active members of the party. The Shiv Sena has already welcomed back its former BMC mayor Shubha Raul into the party fold. Raul had quit the party before the Assembly elections and had joined MNS following differences with local Sena leaders.

Sources disclosed that all these attempts by the BJP and Sena are aimed at strengthening their support base ahead of the 2017 BMC elections.

Meanwhile, talks between BJP and Sena have begun over who should contest which of the four legislative council seats that go to polls on January 30. Sources in the BJP disclosed that the party is unwilling to let go its claim over the two seats previously

held by Tawde and Mumbai party unit president Ashish Shelar. The BJP-Sena will have to leave the seat earlier held by Vinayak Mete for him to contest again. That leaves only one seat for the Sena to contest and also needs to ensure election of Minister for Industries Subhash Desai as he is not a member of either of the two houses of the state legislature.

According to BJP sources, the Sena ideally should field Desai from Bandra East constituency, the seat that has fallen vacant on account of the demise MLA Prakash aka Bala Sawant. Meanwhile, the Election Commission of India yesterday also announced by-election for the Mukhed Assembly seat which had fallen vacant due to the demise of sitting BJP MLA Govind Rathod soon after the elections were held in October last year. The by-election will be held on February 13.

ISC delays assessment/results Department heads of University state that ISC keeps them busy and have thus delayed the assessment of Post Graduate students’ answer-sheets

By Yatin Ingle

ised its most prestigious event – the Indian Science fter a successful organisa- Congress – in the Kalina tion of the Indian Science Campus with around 15,000 Congress (ISC) at the Univer- students along with experts sity of Mumbai (MU), the from the science fraternity, issue of slow pace of assess- Nobel prize winners, scienment of the answer-sheets of tists and Prime Minister of Post Graduate (PG) students India Narendra Modi attendhas reared its ugly head on ing the event. the MU campus.

The semester exams of the Being occupied with the PG students of the MU were ISC event, professors and De- scheduled in the month of partment Heads (HoDs) of November. As per the Mahathe University have claimed rashtra Universities Act 1994, that there will be a delay in a University has to declare assessment. the results within 45 days From January 3 to 7, the from the date of the end of University of Mumbai organ- the examinations.

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A Head of Department told the ADC, “As we were busy with the event,we did not have a single minute to undertake the assessment work.”

The ADC spoke to Dr Naresh Chandra, Pro Vice Chancellor, MU, who said, “There has to be no delay or slow pace in the assessments due to the ISC. The University had decided the schedule of ISC considering all the administration work, and the assessment of the PG papers as well as the lectures of the students.

If at all there are delays in assessment, we will be look into it.”

lish it. The civic body had given an estimated Rs 60 lakh to this firm.

The BMC had given the contract to make a primary geo-technical survey of the dam site, fiscal and technical feasibility study, a project report, for submitting to the state government.

For at least two years, the civic body had made the documentation of the project file and sent it to the state government which was returned

every time it was sent and the electricity generation project was finally given to private company Ms Mahalaxmi Konal Urja Pvt Ltd. In 2006, following a meeting with Executive Engineer, Thane region, he had directed the civic body to study and make a feasibility report to build a electricity generation project. Since the civic body built the dam, the land alongside the dam also belongs to the civic body and its

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undertaking is already in the electricity distribution, so the civic body was supposed to be given permission for construction of the electricity generation plant.

While constructing the dam, the civic body had built the shafts for the electricity plant and spent huge amounts on it. Meanwhile, the state had excluded this project from the list of projects carried out by the private companies on its official web site.

ARTISTS SAWANT BROTHERS CREATED HISTORY IN CHINA

(International Awards Rs. Ten Lakes awarded to Artist Sawant Brothers. by the Chinese Govt )

ashik’s well-known brothers artist Rajesh B. Sawant and artist Prafull B. Sawant. were awarded with Rs. Ten lakh by the China cultural ministry's Qingdao Art Museum which is established in 1939.

In China at Qingdao International watercolor biennial 2014 was concluded and organized at on the same occasion at Qingdao international exhibition’s organized by the China government artist Rajesh B. Sawant"s ‘Golden Journey’ painting was awarded at the hands of Qingdao Museum Chairman Gong Mao and artist, Rajesh Sawant

be displayed at a huge museum where they paintings and the artists were present at the grand inaugural function was organized. The China cultural ministry and Qingdao international watercolor Biennale Art committee and China govt. art museum together formed a selection committee, who at international level, for the artists painting in water colour medium for their highs stated contribution., Self invented style, the artistic value at international level, experimentation and fame, etc were taken into consideration were Prafull Sawant selected from several countries of

Prafull B. Sawant’s “Naroshankar Temple at Morning” panting was awarded at the hands Musuem"s Director Mr. Xue Bo. Both the brother were awarded with cash prize of Rs. 5 lakes each long with collection certificate at a grand ceremony.

On this auspicious occasion Sawant brothers. were specially invited by the China govt., Also an this festive occasions artists Sawant Brothers. purchase awarded paintings are displayed at Qingdao Art museum for study and research permanently are due to this Nashik "Naroshankar Temple" and Indian culture is also showcased by Sawant brothers.

Specially the work to be taken note of is the paintings of Sawant brothers. are also printed on the POSTCARD AT CHINA which has give a place of honor not only to the artist but also for India and the people of India. Artist Sawant brothers are com of well known artist of Nashik Bhimraj Sawant. China Govt. has given special honour the Indian artists and its for the first time and an historical event.

Hence, the China Qingdao watercolor Biennale is organized till Feb 28, 2015 and the medium of watercolor which is a difficult medium is broadcasted,, campaigned, researched for which the Chinese govt. is taking special efforts. It has also been taken notice of at the International level too.

The world best well- known 20 artist for which the Chinese Govt. has created a special department where different styles, facets and medium and for one of paintings will not only studies but would also

the world.

The painting “The Naroshankar Temple At Morning” painted by artist Prafull Sawant in transparent watercolor medium is painted by artist on 3rd June 2014 in the morning at 7:30 a.m. actually siting under Ramsetu bridge at Nasik and is painted ‘ on the spot’ is permanently displayed at the museum in china. The painting is painted on a 22” x 30”inches (full sheet) size Watercolor hand made paper which is actually a difficult and challenging task for the painter, which Prafull Sawant could paint readily and has given complete justice to the painting in Plain Air. Also Rajesh Sawant. the artist’s well known composition “the Golden Journey” painted in water colour medium in included in the collection in the museum at China permanently this painting depicts the Golden Journey of human life in symbolic form.

The painting painted in water colour technique is known ‘Gauche’ which has a heavenly mystic feeling painted by the artist.

More information, pictures related to the visit & exhibition at China are available on facebook wall of Mr. Prafull Sawant for viewers & admires.

Contact: 09860745385 / 09766311965 Website: www.prafullsawant.com www.rajeshsawant.com

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CHANGE OF NAME I Kinjalben vipulbhai nirmal have changed my name to Kinjal Vipul Nirmal as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-42562 I Shamsuddin Gyaboddin have changed my name to Shamsuddin Gyaboddin Mulla as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-42563 I Noor Mohamad Yasin Ghone & Noor Mohammad Ghone have changed my name to Noor Mohammed Yasin Ghone as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-42564 I Sami Muzaffar Md. Shafuddin have changed my name to Mohd Shami Mohd Shafi Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-42565 I Md. Shafuddin have changed my name to Mohd Shafi Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-42566 I Dilshad Zahera Md. Shafuddin have changed my name to Dilshad Zahera Mohd Shafi Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-42567 I Shaikh Alimunnisa Shabbeer Ahmad have changed my name to Shekh Alimunanisha Mainuddin as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-42568 I Priya Rajendra Kanetkar have changed my name to Shifa Irfan Vora as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-42569 I Sunilkumar Raghubhai Mangela have changed my name to Sunil raghubhai Arekar as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-42570 I Hemant Manilal Mistry have changed my name to Hemnt Manilal Mistry as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-42571 I Mazawar Mohammedhhusen Shaikh Yakub have changed my name to Mujawar Mohammedhusain Shaikh Yakub as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-42572 I Naznin Abdul Gafar Ansari have changed my name to Nazneen Mohamed Intiyaz Ansari as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-42573 I Srushti Sandeep Mistry have changed my name to Srushti Sandeep Mestry as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-42574 I Sandeep Mistry have changed my name to Sandeep Mestry as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-42575 I Smita Mistry have changed my name to Smita Mestry as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

I Karimbi Abdul Faiyaz Munshi have changed my name to Reshma ashfak Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Narhar Ramchandra Limaye to Narahari Ramchandra Limaye as per Affidavit C-42596

I Noorunnisa Begum Rahim Baksh Shaikh have changed my name to Noorunnisa Salim Patni as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

I have changed my name from Srija Mohan Kottiyatil to Shrija Prakash Limaye as per Affidavit C-42597

C-42580 I Edwardraja have changed my name to Edward Rajan as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Meghna Samanta Harold D’souza to Meghna Sandeep Jha as per Affidavit C-42598

I Jeetendra /Jeetendra Prasad Gupta have changed my name to Jitendra Gupta as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Sheikh Aziz Sheikh Vazir to Aziz Vazir Shaikh as per Affidavit C-42599

I Maltiben Maniyar have changed my name to Malti Maniyar as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Prakash Dhondu Zagade to Prakash Dhondu Zagde as per Affidavit C-42600

I Maltibahen Hasmukhlal Kothari have changed my name to Malti Vishal Maniyar as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

I have changed my name from Chandrabhaga Dhondu Zagade to Chandrabhaga Dhondu Zagde as per Affidavit C-42601

C-42584 We Mr. Vishal Pravinchandra Maniyar & Mrs.Malti Vishal Maniyar have changed our minor son’s name from Heetkumar Maniyar to Heet Maniyar as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-42585 I Rafiq Mohammed Qureshi have changed my name to Rafique Shakur Khan as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-42586 I Sahqur Mohammed Qureshi have changed my name to Shakur Khan as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-42587 I Rasheeda Khatoon have changed my name to Rasheeda Khan as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-42588 I Abeda Bai Faqir Mohd have changed my name to Abeda Iqbal Ahmed Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-42589 I Iqbal Ahmed Farid Ahmed have changed my name to Iqbal Ahmed Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-42590 I Abida begum Iqbal Ahmed have changed my name to Abeda Iqbal Ahmed Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-42591 I Miss. Zaulekha Begum Mushtaque Shaikh have changed my name to Mrs. Zulekha Rajab Ali Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 12/01/15 C-42592 I have changed my name from Imran Bismillah Shaikh to Shaikh Mohammad Imran Bismillah as per Affidavit Dated 15/12/2014.

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I Kum. Patil Lata Jiji have changed my name to Deepali Dinkar Parab as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Suprasad Ashok Yadav to Sushil Ashok Yadav as per Maharashtra Govt.Gazette No ( X-34332 ) Dated : December 410, 2014.

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I Sujatakumari Tarakant Jha have changed my name to Sujata Dharmendra Jha as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Sudhir Kumar Shyam Sunder to Sudhirkumar Shyamsunder Sonthalia as per Affidavit C-42595

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I have changed my name from Ravindra Kumar Durga Prasad Chaurasiya to Ravindra Durgaprasad Chaurasiya as per Affidavit C-42602

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MUMBAI | TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2015 I have changed my name from Ansari Mohammad Danish Mohammad Ibrahim to Mohammad Danish Mohammad Ibrahim Shaikh as per Affidavit C-42614 I have changed my name from Kalidas Sathaiah Kotkojula to Kalidas Sathaiah Katkojwala as per Affidavit C-42615 I have changed my name from Suchita Devidas Ankolekar to Suchitra Kirit Jariwala as per Affidavit C-42616 I have changed my name from Rashid Shaikh to Abdul Rashid Mohammed Yusuf Shaikh as per Affidavit C-42617 I have changed my name from Fakhar Ahmad Khan to Fakhar Ahmed Khan as per Affidavit C-42618 I have changed my name from Pratik Parekh to Pratik Kishorbhai Parekh as per Affidavit C-42619 I have changed my name from Apolinario Felix Mendonsa to Apolin Benjamin Mendonsa as per Affidavit C-42620

I have changed my name from Jahidabee to Zahidabi Shamshuddin Shaikh as per Affidavit Dated: 12/01/2015 C-42603

I have changed my name from Clarence Roland Henricks to Clarence Roland Henriques as per Affidavit C-42621

I have changed my name from Samsuddin Yunus Shaikh to Shamshuddin Yunus Shaikh as per Affidavit Dated: 12/01/2015 C-42604

I have changed my name from Sami Mohammed Husain Tambe to Mohammed Sami Mohammed Husain Tambe as per Affidavit C-42622

I have changed my name from Shoaib to Shoeb Shamshuddin Shaikh as per Affidavit Dated: 12/01/2015 C-42605 I have changed my name from Rajesh Kumar Panday to Rajesh Janardhan Pandey as per Affidavit C-42606 I have changed my name from Khushbuben Kantilal Shah to Khushbu Sampat Jain as per Affidavit C-42607 I have changed my name from Sayyed Salman Shabbir Ahmad to Salman Shabbir Ahmed Shah as per Affidavit C-42608 I have changed my name from Shakeel Mohammad Suleman to Shakeel Ahmad Mohammad Suleman Momin as per Affidavit C-42609 I have changed my name from Qubuddin Ainul Khan to Qutbuddin Ainulhaque Khan. as per Affidavit C-42610 I have changed my name from Mohammed Sarfraj Mohammed Altaf to Mohd.

Sarfraj Mohd. Altaf Momin as per Affidavit C-42611

I have changed my name from Mohamad Yusuf Dohawala to Mohammed Yusuf Duhawala as per Affidavit C-42623 I have changed my name from Dahawala Mohamadi Yusuf to Mohammed Yusuf Duhawala as per Affidavit C-42624 I have changed my name from Khadija Mohamad Dohawala to Khadija Mohammed Duhawala as per Affidavit C-42625 I have changed my name from Tanzila Khushru Khan to Noorjahan Khushru Khan as per Affidavit C-42626 I have changed my name from Mohammad Jamaluddin to Jamaluddin Ansari as per Affidavit C-42627 I have changed my name from Mohammad Shafik Mohammad Rafik Shaikh to Mohammad Shafique Mohammad Rafique Shaikh as per Affidavit C-42628 I have changed my name from Vidhya Jitesh Bhoir to Vidya Jitesh Bhoir as per Affidavit C-42629

I have changed my name from Abdullah to Abdullah Moinuddin Shaikh as per Affidavit C-42612

I have changed my name from Rameshchandra Ramchandar Kanojia to Ramesh Ramchandar Kanojia as per Affidavit C-42630

I have changed my name from Ansari Mohammad Shoarab Ali Ahmed to Shohrab Ahmad Ali Ahmad Ansari as per Affidavit C-42613

I have changed my name from Rayaz Abdul Razak Khan to Riyaz Abdul Razak Khan as per deed poll Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Shanaaz Parvin Riyaz Khan to Shahanaz Paravin Riyaz Khan as per deed poll Affidavit.

C-42632 I have changed my name from Sandhya Ramesh Salve to Shabina Ramesh Shaikh as per Affidavit C-42633 I have changed my name from Vilsan Vishnu Suhange to Vilsan Vishnu Dhodi as per Affidavit C-42634 I have changed my name from Shehnaz Riyaz Khan to Shahanaz Paravin Riyaz Khan as per Deed Poll Affidavit.

C-42635 I have changed my name from Kajal Naresh Gupta to Farah Mazhar Lakha as per Affidavit C-42636 I have changed my name from Shahnaz Parveen to Shahanaz Paravin Riyaz Khan as per deed poll Affidavit.

C-42637 I have changed my name from Imranbhai Hamidbhai Halai to Imran Hamin Halai as per Affidavit C-42638 I have changed my name from Hamidbhai Jumma Halai to Hamin Jumma Halai as per Affidavit C-42639 I have changed my name from Ramzan Gulamali Somani to Ramzanali Gulamali Somani as per Affidavit C-42640 I have changed my name from Mr. Rahul Kumar Yadav to Mr. Rahul Dinesh Yadav as per Affidavit C-42641 I have changed my name from Ajit Ganesh Limaye to Abhijit Ganesh Limaye as per Affidavit C-42641 I have changed my name from Nishadevi Jawaharlal Maurya to Nisha Jawaharlal Maurya as per Affidavit C-42643 I have changed my name from Mohd Hussein Shaikh to Mohd Hussain Shaikh as per Affidavit C-42644 I have changed my sons name from Mohd Omeir Shaikh to Mohammed Umair Shaikh as per Affidavit C-42645 I have changed my name from Lina Prakash Gandhi to Leena Prakash Gandhi as per Affidavit C-42646 I have changed my name from Soukat Abdul Malik Ajani to Shaukat Abdul Malik Ajani as per Affidavit C-42647 I have changed my name from Shaila Yasmeen to Shaila Yasmeen Ashif Husain as per Affidavit C-42648 I have changed my name from Mohammed Farooq to Farooq Shaikh as per Affidavit C-42649 I have changed my name from Mahek Mohammed Farooq to Mahek Farooq Shaikh as per Affidavit C-42650

I have changed my name from Asif H Hussain to Ashif Husain as per Affidavit C-42651 I have changed my name from Shaila Yasmeen Hussain to Shaila Yasmeen Husain as per Affidavit C-42652 We Mr. Ashif Husain And Shaila Yasmeen Husain have changed our minor daughter’s name from Sakina A Hussain to Sakina Ashif Husain as per Deedpoll Affidavit C-42653 I have changed my name from Ashif Husain Naqi to Ashif Husain as per Affidavit C-42654 I have changed my name from Dhruva Sunil Garodia to Druv Sunil Garodia as per Deedpoll Affidavit C-42655 I have changed my name from Mohammed Qaisar Sayyed to Kaiser Sayyed as per Affidavit C-42656 I have changed my name from Shaukat Jivan Chawhan/ Chauhan to Shaukat Jivan Chowhan as per Affidavit C-42657 I have changed my name from Reshma Amir Pansare to Reshma Amiruddin Mulla as per Affidavit C-42658 I have changed my name from Shailesh Laxman Patel to Shailesh Laxman Nor as per Affidavit C-42659 I have changed my name from Shameek Manharlal Shah to Shamik Manharlal Shah as per Affidavit C-42660 I have changed my name from Shameek Manoharlal Shah to Shamik Manharlal Shah as per Affidavit C-42661 I have changed my name from Manoharlal Amratlal Shah to Manharlal Amratlal Shah as per Affidavit C-42662 I have changed my name from Manaharlal Amratlal Shah to Manharlal Amratlal Shah as per Affidavit C-42663 I have changed my name from Manoharlal Amrutlal Shah to Manharlal Amratlal Shah as per Affidavit C-42664 I have changed my name from Irfan to Irfan Madar Shaikh as per Affidavit C-42665 I have changed my name from Nelofer to Nilofer Irfan Shaikh as Per Affidavit C-42666 I have changed my name from Avtar Singh Jaswant Singh to Avtar Singh Jaswant Singh Bhatia as per Affidavit C-42667 I have changed my name from Rakesh Ishrui Sharma to Rakesh Ishwaridatt Ghansela as per Affidavit C-42668

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Honorable CM Shri Devendra Fadnavis Major Gen G. D. Bakshi Smt Juhi Chawla Shri Himesh Reshammiya Shri Mukesh Khanna Smt Isha Koppikar Shri Saurabh Raj Jain

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I have changed my name from Sanjaybhai Himatlal Shah to Sanjay Himatlal Shah as per Affidavit Dated 12/01/2015 C-42669 I have changed my name from Varshaben Sanjaybhai Shah to Varsha Sanjay Shah as per Affidavit Dated 12/01/2015 C-42670 I have changed my name from Snehaben Pravinbhai Patel to Sneha Krunal Patel as per Affidavit C-42671 I have changed my name from Nimishaben Rameshlal Patel to Nimisha Nirav Patel as per Affidavit C-42672 I have changed my name from Krunalkumar Rameshbhai Patel to Krunal Rameshbhai Patel as per Affidavit C-42673 I have changed my name from Sachin Suresh Tervankar to Sachin Suresh Terwankar as per Affidavit C-42674 I have changed my name from Sabana Abdul Rauf to Shabana Bano Abdul Rauf Shaikh as per Affidavit C-42675 I have changed my name from Haji Khan Ayyub Khan Pathan to Haji Ayyub Khan as per Affidavit C-42676 I have changed my name from Vrunda Dev to Vrunda Moghe Dev as per Affidavit C-42677 I have changed my name from Kalawati Manohar Chaudhari to Kalpana Manohar Chaudhari as per Affidavit C-42678 I have changed my name from Vikarant Vasant Ombale to Vikrant Vasant Ombale as per Affidavit C-42679 I have changed my name from Miss.Gaurangi Natwarlal Shah to Mrs.Sunita Devang Parikh as per Affidavit C-42680 I have changed my name from Shaikh Atikur Rehaman Anis Ahmed to Shaikh Atiqur Rehman Anis Ahmed as per Affidavit C-42681 I have changed my name from Nazir Ahmed Abbas Zombarker to Nazeer Abbas Zombarkar as per Affidavit C-42682 I have changed my name from Hurzuk Tausif Zahoor Ahmed to Hurzuk Tausif Zahoor as per Affidavit C-42683 I have changed my name from Kadu Dilufarha Mhamood to Deshmukh Dilufara Usama as per Affidavit C-42684 I have changed my name from Jalgaonkar Mumtaz Begum Mohamed Amin to Jalgaonkar Mumtaz Mohamed Amin as per Affidavit C-42685 I have changed my name from Perekar Abdul Rehman Adem to Perekar Abdul Rehman Adam as per Affidavit C-42686

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I have changed my name from Mohammed Naseem Siddique to Mohammad Naseem Siddiqui as per Affidavit C-42687

I have changed my name from Vakil Ahmed Abdul Hai to Ansari Vakil Ahmed Abdul Hai as per Affidavit C-42706

I have changed my name from Momin Shahenaz Mohammad Yusuf to Shahnaaz Yusuf Momin as per Affidavit C-42688

I have changed my name from Rosa, Sushma, Wilma, D’souza to Rosa D’souza as per Affidavit C-42707

I have changed my name from Shakeel Ahmad Tabarakullah to Ansari Shakeel Ahmad Tabarakullah as per Affidavit C-42689

I have changed my name from Mrs. Janvi (Mayuri) Ganesh Pandit to Miss. Mayuri Chandrakant Sukhadare as per Affidavit C-42708

I have changed my name from Shaikh Israr Mohd Shabbir to Israr Mohammad Shabbir Momin as per Affidavit C-42690 I have changed my name from Sangita Manoj Harisinghani to Sangieta Maanoj Harisinghani as per Affidavit C-42691 I have changed my name from Manoj Shewaram Harisinghani to Maanoj Shewaram Harisinghani as per Affidavit C-42692 I have changed my name from Qaisar Anwar Khan to Afsana Anwar Khan as per Affidavit C-42693 I have changed my name from Mohammad Anwar Mohammad Munshafi to Anwar Munshafi Khan as per Affidavit C-42694 I have changed my name from Leelawati Gunda Gaikawad to Nilavati Gunda Gaikwad as per Affidavit C-42695

I have changed my name from Jaffar Ali Rehman Shah Mirza to Jafar Ali Rehman Shah Sayed as per Affidavit Notary Date: 26/12/2014 C-42709 I have changed my name from Mr. Vipinkumar Shriprakash Mishra to Mr. Vipin Shriprakash Mishra as per deed poll Affidavit C-42710 I have changed my name from Salim Wasim Shaikh to Saleem Waseem Shaikh as per Affidavit C-42711 I have changed my name from Mr. Zakariya Munshi to Mr.Mohammed Zakariya Munshi as per Affidavit C-42712 I have changed my name from Saeeda Begum Nazrul Islam to Saeeda Begum Nazrul Islam Mazi as per Affidavit C-42713

I have changed my name from Vishal Gunda Gaikawad to Vishal Gunda Gaikwad as per Affidavit C-42696

I have changed my name from Saleem Mohd Asif to Salim Mohammed Asif Shaikh as per Affidavit C-42714

I have changed my name from Gunda Kakasaheb Gaikawad to Gunda Kakasaheb Gaikwad as per Affidavit C-42697

I have changed my name from Nayaz Ahmed Aejaz Ahmed to Nayaz Ahmed Aejaz Ahmed Shaikh as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Narinderkumar Bansilal Sharma to Narender Bansilal Sharma as per Affidavit C-42698 I have changed my name from Navin Srichand Bhatia to Naveen Srichand Bhatia as per Affidavit C-42699 I have changed my name from Purshottam Gopal Kene to Purushottam Gopal Kene as per Affidavit C-42700 I have changed my name from Manojkumar Chandrapal Chouhan to Manoj Chandrapal Chouhan as per Affidavit C-42701 I have changed my name from Ramesh Lachhmandas Pohuja to Ramesh Lachhmandas Pahuja as per Affidavit C-42702 I have changed my name from Rajani Sakharam Palekar to Vanita Balkrishna Sawant as per Affidavit C-42703

C-42715 I have changed my name from Shoeb Siraj Ahmed Ansari to Shoeb Ahmed Siraj Ahmed Ansari as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Mr. Khan Choudhary Hasamuddin Jamaluddin to Mr. Hasamuddin Jamaluddin Choudhary as per Affidavit C-42723 I have changed my name from Mr. Khan Choudhary Jamaluddin to Mr. Jamaluddin Choudhary as per Affidavit C-42724 I have changed my name from Mr. Shaikh Shahbuddin to Mr. Shabuddin Mohammed Izhar Shaikh as per Affidavit C-42725 I have changed my name from Miss. Rafiqa Bano Rana Khan to Mrs. Rafiqua Alim Shah Sayyed as per Affidavit C-42726 I have changed my name from Mr.Shaikh Zubair Zakir Husen to Mr. Zuber Zakir Hussain Shaikh as per Affidavit C-42727 I have changed my name from Mr.Zakir Husen Sk Nabee Shaikh to Mr. Zakir Hussain Nabee Shaikh as per Affidavit C-42728 I have changed my name from Mrs.Asiya Zakir Husen Shaikh to Mrs. Aisha Zakir Hussain Shaikh as per Affidavit C-42729 I have changed my name from Mrs.Sakila Ahmed Jamshed Ahmed to Mrs. Shakila Begum Jamshed Ahmed Khan as per Affidavit C-42730 I have changed my name from Balaji Madhav Nagarkar to Balajee Madhav Nagarkar as per Affidavit.

C-42731 I have changed my name from Manohar Govind Darge to Yashwant Govind Darge as per Affidavit.

C-42732 I have changed my name from Prince Kumar Jayaswal to Prince Jaiswal as per Affidavit Dated: 05/01/2015 C-42733

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I have changed my name from Jagdishkumar Dube to Jagdish Kumar Dubey as per Affidavit C-42734

I Saeeda Begum Nazrul Islam Mazi have changed my minor daughter’s name from Nabila Nazrul Islam to Nabila Nazrul Islam Mazi as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Nitin Kanak Mal Ostwal to Nitin Kanakmal Jain as per Affidavit C-42735

C-42717 I have changed my name from Mr. Afzal Hussein Abraham Hussein to Mr.Afzal Abrar Shaikh as per Affidavit C-42718 I have changed my name from Mr. Abraham Hussein to Mr. Abrar Shaikh as per Affidavit C-42719 I have changed my name from Miss. Syed Faezah Shaukat Ali to Miss. Faizah Shaukat Ali Syed as per Affidavit C-42720

I have changed my name from Ambalal to Ambalal Ratanshi Patel as per Affidavit C-42704

I have changed my name from Mrs. Bilquis Khatoon to Mrs. Bilquis Shaukat Ali Sayed as per Affidavit C-42721

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I have changed my name from Mr. Shaukat Ali Hashmi Syed to Mr. Shaukat Ali Sayed as per Affidavit C-42722

I have changed my name from Kanak Mal Ostwal to Kanakmal Jain as per Affidavit C-42736 I have changed my name from Lalita Kanak Mal Ostwal to Lalita Kanakmal Jain as per Affidavit C-42737 I have changed my name from Sumit Surendra Gupta to Sumit Surendra Dev as per Affidavit Notary Dated: 12/1/2015 C-42738 I have changed my name from Anil Kumar Ramsuresh Shukla to Anil Ramsuresh Shukla as per Affidavit Notary Date: 12/1/2015 C-42739 We Mr. Kalpesh Makwana And Mrs. Bharatlaxmi Makwana have changed our minor son name from Elijah Kalpesh Adams to Cleon Kalpesh Makwana as per Affidavit C-42740

I have changed my name from Mirza Haidar Maqsud Baig to Hyder Maqsud Baig as per Affidavit C-42741

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PIL over dicey allotment of land

By Philip Varghese

ister Vilasrao Deshmukh had approved the transfer of hree months after the 24,000 sq m land to his ManBombay High Court is- jra Education Trust, while sued notice to the Ma- Patangrao Kadam was allotharashtra government and ted nearly 20,000 sq m land in educational trusts run by for- Pune free of cost for his own mer Ministers Narayan Rane, educational institute, BharChhagan Bhujbal, Patangrao tiya Vidyapeeth. The PIL has Kadam and Radhakrishna also made Deshmukh a reVikhe Patil, asking them to spondent, alleging that he too reply to a Public Interest Liti- had received land at cheap gation (PIL) alleging allot- rates to build educational inment of land to them at stitutions. However, after Vinominal rates, the court lasrao Deshmukh died, his again on Monday asked the name was dropped from the ministers to file their re- petition. sponse within two weeks to The PIL has alleged that the petition. the CAG report had menThe PIL filed by Pune- tioned former Minister Chhabased activist Hemant Patil is gan Bhujbal being gifted based on a report of Comp- 50,000 sq m of land in Nashik troller and Auditor General for his educational institute, (CAG) and has sought a probe Mumbai Education Trust into the allotment of land at (MET). throwaway prices allegedly to The issue was raised earlier favour politicians. According by Chief Minister Devandra to the PIL, the CAG report al- Fadnavis who had alleged leged that former Chief Min- that the CAG report was in-

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tentionally hidden by the government to save political leaders.

While hearing the petition on Monday, minister Patangrao Kadam filed an affidavit denying any favours received from the state government in getting land at cheap rates for setting up the trusts.

“The land for his Bharatiya Vidyapeeth Trust in Pune was obtained from the Maharashtra state government as per rules and there was no illegality. All rules had been strictly followed and the affidavit claimed that the PIL's allegations are false. The PIL was politically motivated and should be dismissed with costs since the allegations were totally false,” the reply stated.

Other respondents who are yet to file affidavits, have been given two weeks to file their responses. philip.varghese@afternoondc.in

Minor rape: Accused gets 7 yrs in jail The accused who was known to the victim, picked her from GTB station, took her to a shanty at Antop Hill and raped her

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he Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSOA) court presided over by POCSOA judge Chanda A Nathani, on Monday, sentenced 32year-old K D Raja for raping a 17-year-old minor on Ganesh Chathurti on September 8, 2013. The accused was framed under rape charge (IPC 376), criminal intimidation (IPC 506/2), voluntarily causing hurt (IPC 323), procreation of minor girl (IPC 366 a) and committing penetrative sexual assault on a minor (POCSOA section 4 and 8).

On the night of September 8, 2013, the victim was going from Guru Tegba-

hadur (GTB) Nagar to Wadala. The accused K D Raja along with a girl Shilpa came to the GTB station and t offered to drop the victim home. The three of them went on the accused's bike.

Apparently the accused took the victim to a shanty located at Antop hill. Shilpa left later and another man came to the spot. The accused tied the mouth and the hands of the victim and raped her, as the other man stood outside the shanty to keep a watch. The accused then dropped the victim in the middle of nowhere. As soon as the victim reached home, she narrated the entire episode to her mother and her mother took her to the Antop police station to file an FIR. More than 10 public witnesses were produced in the court.The sole testimony and the medical report played a crucial role in the case. Injuries on the victim's private parts established the rape.

The defence counsel advocate Trupti Shetty told the ADC, “In this case some weird incidents took place.

MBMC abruptly cancels interview

Aspiring medicos who came all the way from Nanded, Latur, Kolhapur for a walk-in interview were greeted by a cancellation notice at the MBMC HQ

For example, the final arguments were over in the month of August 2014. But almost after one month, the prosecution moved an application seeking to re-examine the Investigation Officer (IO) regarding the statement of Shilpa, the other girl who accompanied the accused on the night of the incident. And though it was obvious that the prosecution had already heard the defence arguments and was well aware of the loopholes in the case, the application was still accepted and the reexamination took place. I have never come across such a thing in my career.”

She further said, “Though the prosecution produced the victim's birth certificate, it was unable to prove the authenticity of the certificate. Our case was that the girl was not a minor. Also all her statements were contradicting. What she told the police was totally different from what she said in front of the magistrate. And while deposing in the Sessions Court, her statement changed again.”

Azad Shrivastav | ADC

TRIBUTE... Dr. Swati Daithankar and her troupe performing the Tejonidhi dance as a part of 151 Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda at the Gateway, on Monday.

By Suresh Golani

New TMC chief seeks fair performance

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hat was meant to be a walk-ininterview for the recruitment to various posts in the medical services of the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC), turned into disappointment for hundreds of aspirants after the interview process was abruptly cancelled by the civic authorities on Monday. The MBMC had floated newspaper advertisements on December 12, 2014, for walk-in interviews to fill 84 posts including that of Medical officers, X-Ray, ECG Lab Technicians, Nurses, GNMs, Pediatricians and Physicians for its civic hospitals in Bhayandar and Mira Road.

The aspirants were supposed to appear for a direct interview recruitment process on January 12 to 13 at the main administrative building of the MBMC in Bhayandar. However, hundreds of job aspirants including those who reached Bhayandar from far flung places like Latur, Jalgaon, Nanded and Kolhapur were shocked to be greeted by a notice (pasted outside the main gate) spelling out information about the cancellation of the walk-in-interview due to unavoidable circumstances.

When contacted, civic chief Subhash Laakhe said, “It was an unfortunate decision to cancel the interview process, but due to the imposition of model code of conduct for the

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T The notice pasted outside the main gate of MBMC. scheduled by-polls, we could not help it.”

Moreover, the MBMC in its notice has not mentioned any specific dates on which the recruitment process would be undertaken.

“To avoid in-transit delays and to be on the safer side, I reached here from Nanded on the previous night and stayed at a local lodge with my father. But see what the MBMC has done. When they published the advertisement exactly a month ago, they should have published abut the cancellation well in time,” said Anita (name changed) who was seeking a nurse's job with the MBMC. By-election for ward number II is scheduled on January 18. However, the imposition of the model code of conduct is limited to the particular ward area which is under election process, sources said.

he newly appointed TMC commissioner Sanjiv Jaiswal has conveyed to his subordinates in no uncertain terms that he will not tolerate non-performance of the officials and aspires to have a clean city with green cover.

Jaiswal, in a press meet at Thane expressed his displeasure over the irregular salaries that the TMC employees get.

Being his first day as the TMC commissioner, Jaiswal who took charge from Asim Gupta, arranged a press meet at the Thane Municipal Corporation on Monday evening.

He stressed on the need for cleanliness in the city with adequte green cover. He wants to focus on health and education issues in the rural areas of the city, traffic issues,

dumping grounds, parking space, solid waste management and water issues on priority basis.

“Our focus will also be on basic civic administration. As far as the traffic issue is concerned, specially towards Ahmedabad, Nashik and Bengaluru, it has been noted that separate by pass roads are needed to decrease the traffic near Ghodbunder road,” said Jaiswal.

“We will try to give justice to the planning of roads and

public places through proper plans, and people-oriented administration by noting public grievances. As far as LBT is concerned, we will try to recover the taxes through the LBT norms before March 2015,” he added.

He also spoke about the vacant posts in the civic body and the need to fill them.

“We will not tolerate the non-performance of the employees, including myself, as far as target and recovery of taxes is concerned which will be monitored minutely,” Jaiswal said.

The ground for dumping the waste will be arranged in the land which is legal, as the land which is planned for dumping right now is illegal and the villagers are against it, he informed. A parking solution of vertical parking space will also be put forth.

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Bangladesh needs fresh start

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“In a country well governed, poverty is something to be ashamed of. In a country badly governed, wealth is something to be ashamed of.”

— Confucius

Pre-poll prediction: BJP will win P

RIME Minister Narendra Modi still appears to be the chairman of BJP’s poll campaign committee. After winning the Lok Sabha elections — addressing many rallies across the country — he turned his attention to the states. He went to all states where elections were being held and addressed rallies. He was successful everywhere. The rallies he held have enabled the BJP to form state governments.

Narendra Modi addressed a huge rally in Delhi two days ago. When elections were held last time in Delhi, the state BJP had to conduct them without much support from top leaders. Even so, it got a large number of votes, but it did not have the number to form the government.

Pre-poll predictions will start now and chances are that most of them will select the BJP. The AAP does not have the popular appeal like it had during the last elections. Between a corrupt Congress party and AAP, voters chose the latter.

The performance of the AAP later on was poor. It withdrew from the government, participated in the Lok Sabha elections and was decimated.

Its rejection by the people on that occasion shows people have lost what little faith they had in the party.

The Congress is all set for one more defeat — when elections are held in Delhi.

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HAKA was understandably in the midst of violence a few days ago because Begum Khalida Zia of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) had given a call for blockade. Hers was a protest against the polls held on January 5 last year, when Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina won a majority even before a single vote was cast.

Begum Zia is to blame herself largely because she boycotted the election. She suspected that the polls would be a farce and that it was futile to contest. But that argument did not hold water because the election held despite her boycott was by and large a free and fair affair. General H.M. Ershad’s Jatia Party was able to return some numbers who constitute the main Opposition in Parliament today.

That Sheikh Hasina is authoritarian is nothing new. But Begum Zia gave legitimacy to Sheikh Hasina’s strong methods by avoiding the polls. Sheikh Hasina’s governance is a one-person rule and even the judiciary feels shy of giving judgments which may annoy her. As for bureaucracy, it has become a rubber stamp.

Begum Zia’s charge that she was forced to stay in her party office for the whole night may be true. The police themselves admit that they had beefed up the security and were willing to take her to her home. Apparently, she wanted to go somewhere else so as to pursue the call for a demonstration on the first anniversary of her election boycott.

Peaceful conditions Bangladesh won independence through the blood of thousands of people who fought the then ruling Pakistani army. The country should have settled down to peaceful conditions by now. But, as has happened in other liberated countries, the freedom fighters themselves battle against one another to register supremacy. Bangladesh is no different.

What is painful is the effort to tear the social fabric which the liberators and custodians of democracy had inherited when Bangladesh was born. But over a period of time they have been concentrating more on usurping power and wanting to dominate.

And they seem to stop at nothing in achieving them. Bangladesh is in the midst of something like that. The army once took over the state and tried to govern. But it found that the Bangladeshis loved to rule themselves, raucously and irrationally.

Therefore, the army does not want to burn its fingers again. The two Begums, Sheikh

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NE of the greatest illusions created in the world is wealth. There is so much disparity in the world. There is no logical reasoning or explanation as to why someone is born in Africa and suffers for a piece of bread, while there is surplus bread elsewhere and is often wasted. why some dogs enjoy the comfort of a home while others are strays in the streets?

Wealth is that is bestowed on you in its different forms. You just need to realise and understand this. There are eight types of wealth.

Wealth as material comfort: The first type of wealth is what we commonly understand as wealth - the material wealth. Just being born in Ford’s home, somebody acquired all that wealth without any effort. Why does this happen when somebody else had to toil all his life to make money? Why do some people inherit while others do not?

Wealth as health: Just having money is not enough. Some may have a lot of money but they cannot eat well. They may have diabetes or high cholesterol. That wealth is nothing.

Some people do not have money, but they have enough to eat and they are healthy. Like many farmers in India: they don’t have any money but they have plenty of food with them. Anyone who goes to them is fed; they can feed the whole town. They can sleep well.

Wealth as success (Vijaya Lakshmi): Some may be born into a very wealthy family, but they face failure in whatever they do. They are

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Hasina and Khalida Zia, continue to fight and have no compunction in harming the country to establish their supremacy. However, a good fallout of their never-ending confrontation is that the people have learnt not to obey their calls for 'hartal' or disturb the work.

Bangladesh has sustained the growth rate at six per cent a year for the last two decades.

Yet, what is the solution for peaceful governance? New Delhi, which helped the Bangladeshis to liberate themselves, could play a role. But it is backing Sheikh Hasina because of her secular credentials. Begum Zia has staked her future by aligning with the Jammat-e-Islami which is fundamentalist and which sided with the anti-liberation forces, including the Pakistani army, during the freedom struggle. Islamabad continues try to fish in troubled waters. But its dependence is on the extremist elements which do not seem to sell at this juncture.

A book entitled, 'The Blood Telegram – India’s Secret War in East Pakistan', by Gary G. Bass, has confirmed this. But what the book reveals is the misreporting of events in Bangladesh. Many of US Embassy staff did not approved of them. “(The US) Embassy has had full-scale revolt on general issue by virtually all officers in Consulate General, Dacca, coupled with forfeiture of leadership for American community there, Dacca’s reporting has been tendentious to an extreme,” says the book.

Bangladesh has not been liberated in the true sense because it heavily depends on foreign aids. There is a consortium with America playing the leading role to provide Dhaka with foreign exchange and a large amount of Takka, the Bangladeshi currency.

Foreign powers

As long as the Bangladesh leaders do not look within, they will continue to depend on foreign powers which will naturally exact the price. Engaged as they are in internal squabbles, the political parties have no concrete programmes to liberate themselves from foreign influence. In fact, the assistance of foreign powers is sought to deal with the domestic problems. However, this is not a long-term solution.

The tragedy of Bangladesh is that both the Begums, because of their personal enmity, continue to build their support with the help of outside powers. As long as they dominate the political scene, Bangladesh has little future. But then how does this change? UnforKuldip Nayar tunately, no alternative is emerging. And many attempts in the past have made no Despite an appeal in the name of Islam, headway.

Fundamentalism is no solution because it Bangladesh remains a secular, democratic state. Although the Indian Muslim League, seeks to mix religion with politics, apart from which founded Pakistan, originated in East the archaic thinking it cultivates. There is no Bengal, later East Pakistan could not silence go from democracy. But the hitch is that hosthe voices of liberalism that has been the tility between the ruling Awami League and bedrock of this area. The people, increasingly the BNP is concentrating on how to grab becoming religious today, are liberal at heart. power. The key to unlock the problem lies Nearly one million Hindus still live there and with Sheikh Hasina.

It is probably too much to expect from the go about their religious obligations without Prime Minister to announce fresh elections much interference.

Pakistan, although trying its best, has not so as to give a chance to the BNP to seek its been able to make headway because of the fortunes from within the system. But that murders and atrocities its army committed to seems to be the only way out in a country that suppress the Bangladeshis’ freedom move- is sharply divided and engaged in political ment. The cold blooded murder of the cream feuds. The poverty of the people which both of the Bangladesh society was meant to deny parties promised to eradicate is not possible it a future of meritorious people. Islamabad’s until there is a reasonable normalcy. This canarmy was instrumental in the worst kind of not happen without a fresh start in the political field. program.

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The 8 types of wealth never successful in whatever they undertake.

Wealth as courage: One must see life as an adventurous game and should play the game without worrying about the outcome. But if one is afraid of making mistakes or doing anything, one lacks the wealth of courage. If one lacks courage, there is no fun in life even if the person has a lot of money. Someone may not have any money, but if they possess courage, they reflect wealth.

Wealth as friendliness: The fifth type of wealth is friendliness, having a caring attitude, having a sense of belonging. One may have the other types of wealth, but will still

MATTER & SPIRIT feel as though in a tight compartment, without a sense of belonging.

That is what happens at most parties. Many rich people go to a party just to show off how rich they are, but they feel so out of place.

You find sugar-coated misery there. Everybody is so stiff. It’s like a war field actually.

Parties are like a competition ground or battlefield; everyone is carrying a shield. That is no wealth at all.

Wealth as skill: Another wealth is having different skills and talents. Some people write well, some are good in arguing, some are good in debating, some have a knack for music, some have a wonderful voice, some cook well, some are talented in bringing up a child, in administration, and still others are talented in completely different things. They put their maximum efforts to achieve what they want, yet they fail to achieve their goal.

Effort is not enough to achieve one’s goal.

Wealth as dignity: The world is full of lessons if only we observe it with full awareness.

Be as humble as the grass. Then nothing can touch you, nothing. No one can humiliate you. In the eyes of the Divine, it is those who serve creation, are true kings and queens.

Walk like a king and be a perfect servant!

Wealth as memory of the source: We only know that we were born; we don’t even know how we were born. Somewhere from three or four years of our age onwards, we start understanding things around us. Our memory is very short; it appears this is our only life. We are not aware of our source. The moment we become aware of your source, and our infinite past, our whole life changes. It’s just like someone suddenly realises how wealthy he or she is. Immediately your style of walking changes. This is the awareness of the source.

— Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Twitter @SriSri; www.artofliving.org

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AFTER a bitter campaign and a hotly contested election, political parties in Jammu and Kashmir could not possibly have come to a quick agreement on power-sharing and government-formation.

With the post-poll negotiations complicated further by the nature of the verdict — different communities in different regions voted differently — Governor’s Rule was perhaps inevitable in the short term. Clearly, there was a polarisation along religious lines with the People's Democratic Party (PDP) winning most of its seats in the Valley, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) failing to get a single seat outside of the Jammu region.

Ladakh, incidentally, favoured the Congress.

As the single largest party with 28 seats in the 87-member Assembly, the PDP took the lead in the negotiations to form a government. But contrary to what PDP leaders would have the people of J&K believe, the sticking points in their negotiations with the BJP are not Article 370 or the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA).

Assurances on such serious issues cannot possibly be obtained or given by political parties as part of bargaining for power. What is at

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WITH the announcement for the Delhi Assembly elections, the game of one-upmanship seems to have been started in the right earnest. In this context, one possibility cannot be altogether ruled WHO WILL RULE? Results of the Assembly elections in J&K have been announced out, and that is, about the re-emerbut no government has been formed yet, while Delhi may soon go for elections. gence of an hung Assembly; with the main contenders for power, viz stake for the PDP is the chief min- The offer of support from National the BJP and the AAP almost reistership for the entire six-year Conference leader and former peating their earlier performance. term. For the BJP, similarly, getting Chief Minister Omar Abdullah If the Congress is able to touch a a shot at the chief minister-ship, only made matters worse for the double digit figure, then the UT even if only for half a term, is ex- PDP. Although the BJP is its ideo- may very well witness an encore of tremely important as a step for- logical opposite, the PDP would the December 2013 scenario.

— Arun Malankar, via email ward in its expansion plans in J&K. have preferred a power-sharing

Sheshrao was a brilliant insight into NMMT bus service started from the grim drought conditions in Panvel Railway station in 2007 and Marathwada and Vidharbha regions still they have not done anything for of Maharashtra. He has lucidly prethe commuters' betterment, they sented the facts of the hardships of even failed to install a bus shelter farmers and stark reality of total fiwhich is a long-pending demand. nancial losses suffered by the tillers NMMT operated bus no 50 and 103 (including his father) to less rainfall for Koper Khairane and Dadar. Now or unseasonal rain or ice falls. The NMMT bust stop shifted to outside vagaries of nature has caused a the railway station, previously it was huge toll of loss to the lives and inside the railway jurisdiction. properties of the affected regions The area is filled with piles of calling upon the governments in the state and Centre to rush financial aid and food and fodder LETTER OF on an urgent scale.

THE DAY Apart from government agencies, NGOs and individuals can contribute by cash and kind.

I suggest, your esteemed newspaper Afternoon DC can collect a relief fund from readers to help the stinking garbage and there is en- unfortunate and affected farmers. croachment opposite the foot path Recently our cricket icon Sachin and some time vehicles are parked Tendulkar has adopted a village in illegally. No attention is being paid Andhra Pradesh to provide electricto Panvel and the area is totally neg- ity, it would surely be laudable if lected by the authorities. Why is Sachin Tendulkar can help drought there a step-motherly treatment to affected people of Maharashtra Panvel? supported by other icons of cricket Authorities should try to under- past and present. stand the problem faced by the The earlier steps taken can precommuters during the hot summer vent farmers from deprivation.

— S Venkatnarayan, Matunga day and also in the monsoon. The stand near Panvel station is considered to be a really important and KDMT also started their services ARJUN Awards and such like honfrom there to Kalyan.

— Probir Kumar Bose, New Panvel ours – awards are in recognition of the contribution the recipient has made to the entire country. These can never be on demanding or sugYOUR story 'STRIFE AND DEATH-I gestions from any person, organisaand II' on December 30 and 31, tion or political parties etc, as they 2014 by reporter Vishnudas are above politics. It has become a fashion to demand them by interested (sic) persons/political parties etc. When there is a pressure and The moment I have realised God the same is given to such personssitting in the temple of every even if he/she deserves it – loses its human body, the moment I value – it is no dignified way of honstand in reverence before every ouring or giving national awards or human being and see God in honours. Moreover, if demanded by him - that moment I am free a person itself – it has zero value from bondage, everything that and never such a person should be binds vanishes, and I am free. honoured or given these national — Swami Vivekananda prestigious awards or honors.

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agreement with the saffron party than with its main rival in Kashmir, the NC. With the opening up of the possibility of support from the NC and the Congress, the PDP now will have more trouble explaining to its support base any tie-up with the BJP. The PDP can hope to expand only at the expense of the NC, and too close an identification with the NC could harm the PDP’s long-term prospects in the Valley.

What is required of them is the scaling down of personal ambitions, and a readiness to be more accommodative to political rivals.

— Bhagwan Thadani, via email

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Where is the spirit of a true sports person – sportsman spirit? The committee or persons behind its selection must keep it a secret till announced at appropriate time. If the trend of such a demand continues it is better to shelve them forever.

— Mahesh Kumar, New Delhi

Unnecessary hype APROPOS your front page story 'Singer, accused of rape, performs at police event' (ADC, Jan 12), sometimes the media exhibits this distressing tendency to manufacture news where none exists. So Ankit Tewari performed at The Mumbai police 'Umang'; and this will probably be debated on television. What's the big deal? Only in India (and a few Arab countries) can a woman have consensual sexual relations with a man for months, if not years, and then get him arrested for rape – thereby degrading the very definition of the term. Even the Supreme

Court is considering knocking this puritan and antiquated statute off the books. It is also strange that the police who are normally lethargic in registering an FIR for genuine crimes, always act with alacrity when such cases are presented to them. We have a long way to go before we can call ourselves a modern, progressive state.

— Firoze Hirjikaka, Colaba

St Bonaventure feast OVER six lakh Catholics and people of other faiths and communities from all over Mumbai embarked on a pilgrimage to celebrate the annual feast of St Bonaventure at the historic Portuguese church at Erangal beach at Madh Island in Malad, Mumbai on January 11. The feast of St Bonaventure is celebrated on the second Sunday in January every year. The St Bonaventure Church is in the ruins of an Old Portuguese fort. Currently there are very few

East Indian Catholic families residing near this church. East Indians speak Marathi, which is a mixture of pure Marathi and Portuguese. The modern generation has started speaking English too. Every year thousands of visitors arrive to pray at the church during this annual event. They then make their way to the local fair where scores of people sell local produce and other goodies like specialty foods, musical instruments and music CDs. — Jubel D'Cruz, Dombivali

Extolling Godse THE Hindu Mahasabha's endeavor to observe Shaurya Divas in 10 big cities in February eulogizing Bapu's killer Nathuram Godse is an attempt Freedom fighter by saffron fundaNathuram Godse mentalists to demean the values of communal harmony and non-violence for which Mahatma Gandhi struggled. Eventually, it is non-violence, harmony and peace that the entire world requires.

— K V Raman, Malad

Set an example The media both print and electronic is the 'watchdog' of our democracy and full marks to the people from this profession for exposing VVIP treatment being meted out to celebrities as Sanjay Dutt's parole extension gets rejected and the actor asked to return to his prison cell in Pune. While one tends to sympathise with Sanjay Dutt on the harsh sentence he was given in the Mumbai riots and blast case when others of his stature would have escaped in a cine crazy country like ours, rules and laws in a democratic set up is same for every citizen and actor Sanjay Dutt should act as a great example by not breaking the law and portraying humane qualities for people to follow like he did in his famous character in films of Gandhian values. Sanjay Dutt's best bet is to follow the law and getting his sentence reduced by portraying exemplary behaviour in the times to come. Good luck and health to Sanjay Dutt.

— S N Kabra, via email

Unrealistic proposals THIS is with reference to your edit-piece 'A dream rail and road project' (ADC, Jan 10) in which you have rightly pointed out that the railway miniter's plans to go in for six-lane elevated roads and new rail corridors between Churchgate and Virar and CST and Panvel look like the outcome of his dream. Even with the Public Private Participation, the proposals will involve astronomical sums and, more importantly, will take years to see the light of the day.

The lakhs of commuters in Mum- WAKE UP: Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has come up with some fancy bai are in dire need of proper fa- ideas for Mumbai's railways but they seem largely impractical to many. cilities for smooth travel and it will be good if the minister gets out of ures have become the order of the board of the locals are still there. his utopia to attend to the press- day and the yawning gaps be- These need urgent solutions.

— Dr V Subramanyam, Thane ing to problems. Pantograph fail- tween the platforms and the foot-

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Notice is hereby given on behalf of my client Mrs. Ansari Shamim Bano, wife of late Mohammed Khalid Ansari who was the owner of Flat No. G/003, Saroopi Apt., Saroopi Ganga CHS Ltd., Naya Nagar, Mira Road (E), Dist: Thane (said flat). That the deceased husband of my client has purchased the said flat from Mr. Akhtar Alisaheb Shaikh vide agreement for sale dated 7/5/2008 which was duly stamped and registered (said agreement). The said agreement was lost/misplaced by my client the information of which is already lodged with police authorities. Any person who wish to claim on the basis of lost agreement shall intimate my client at the above mentioned address or at my office at the below mentioned address within 14 days from the date of this publication with relevant documentary proof. Notice is also hereby given that no person shall deal on the basis of this lost said agreement and one who does so shall be solely responsible for the same.

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number from the soon-to-be released horror flick 'Alone' Continued from pg 1 « for the audience at the Andheri Sports Complex. of Bollywood stars performed After this controversy, as is for the men and women in their wont political parties uniform. also jumped into the fray.

The controversy sparked The Maharashtra Pradesh off after the 25-year-old Congress Committee came singer, who has been facing down heavily on BJP by sayrape charges, sang, along ing it has exposed the double with his co-performer, a face of the ruling government. Maria clarified that an event management company looks into the content of the programme at Mumbai Police annual event and not police officials.

"We told the company that we do not want any controversy or controversial people at Umang. They (Event Management Company) takes care of the content of the programme. There were certain names which we told them not include in the list of performers so that there should not be any controversy. However, unfortunately this (Tiwari's performance) has happened," Maria stated. "Upon seeing him (Tiwari) on the stage, it immediately struck our minds that he was facing a police case. His performance was stopped abruptly

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MUMBAI | TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2015 after a while," Maria added.

The 25-year-old singer was arrested in May last year for allegedly raping his girlfriend on several occasions, after promising to marry her. Ankit's brother Ankur had also been arrested for allegedly threatening the victim with dire consequences if she made the sexual assault public.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and a number of policemen, including Commissioner Maria, attended the programme. Fadnavis, however, had left the venue before Tiwari arrived on the stage.

Tiwari was booked under Sections 376 (rape) and 506(2) (criminal intimidation) of the IPC, while his brother was charged with criminal intimidation. Both are currently out on bail. Meanwhile, rubbishing the reports that the programme was continued beyond the deadline of midnight on Saturday, Commissioner Maria said, "The event ended five minutes before 12 AM. There were dozens of artists who wanted to perform but could not as I told my colleagues not to stretch the event beyond 12 AM."

14 DIE IN UP HOOCH TRAGEDY Continued from pg 1 « died. At present 117 persons are admitted at medical university and six are undergoing treatment at Balrampur hospital," Chief Medical Officer SNS Yadav told PTI in Lucknow.

Five persons, who consumed illicit liquor in Datli village in Malihabad on Sunday night, died in Talasarai village in adjoining Unnao district, Station Incharge Hasanganj Pradeep Yadav said.Taking a serious note of the incident, Excise Commissioner Anil Garg suspended seven employees of the department, including excise inspector of Malihabad area, and recommended action against District Excise Officer Lucknow Lal Bahadur Yadav.

Besides, Circle Officer, Station Officer, a sub-inspector and three police personnel were placed under suspension in Malihabad, IG (Law and Order) A Satish Ganesh said in Lucknow.

He said a case has been lodged against five persons

for selling spurious liquor and one arrest has been made.

Garg said a probe has been ordered and Joint Excise Commissioner Varanasi will conduct the probe..

BJP spokesman Vijay Bahadur Pathak said, "Since SP came to power, the business of spurious liquor is flourishing in the state. A similar tragedy has occurred in the Lok Sabha constituency of SP supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav in the past and the government is yet to get out of its slumber."

Cracking the whip Uttar Pradesh CM Akhilesh Yadav directed to suspend sub-divisional magistrate, assistant excise commissioner (enforcement), district excise officer, circle officer of police and station house officer. Expressing deep sympathies towards the family members of the victim he has announced an ex-gratia of Rs.2 lakh each.Taking a serious note of hooch tragedy the CM called a review meeting in which top officials were present.

Health&Fitness pg 16-17 We tell you how a cold shower will benefit your health

pg 19 Find out about the benefits of meditation and learn some common techniques

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MUMBAI | TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2015 >> Find out all about the various conditions that can affect your vision and how to keep your eyes healthy

WATCH OUT! Vision problems aren’t life-threatening and are often not taken as seriously as illnesses such as diabetes or heart attacks. However, Dev Goswami & Shirley Mistry advise you not to take your eyes for granted.

They’re telling you about what conditions you can suffer from and what you can do to pre-empt them

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t’s often only when problems such as blurry vision, infections and painful styes affect you that you realise how uncomfortable and dangerous such complications can be — and we haven’t even mentioned the risk of losing your vision altogether, though the chances of that happening are comparatively low. Instead of waiting until these complications strike, take a look at our extensive guide, which will help you to identify eye problems and teach you how to keep your eyes healthy.

BE WARY OF THESE When it comes to your eyes, there are a host of problems and infections that you can suffer

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Retinal Detachment

n What is it? The retina is located at the back of your eye and is where images are formed.

When your retina separates from the back of your eye, or shifts from its position, it can cause partial or complete loss of vision. This usually occurs when your retina isn’t

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receiving enough oxygen and is a medical emergency. So, don’t take this lightly, as the chances of losing your vision because of this are high. n Symptoms The most common symptom is blurry vision. You may also see flashes of light when you look to your sides and sometimes experience frequent dark spots that hamper your vision.

Eye floaters

n What is it? This is not a disease, but floaters often act as a symptom for other eye conditions. They are tiny specks, lines or debris that you might see floating in front of

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Corneal abrasion

n What is it? The cornea is a thin membrane that covers your iris. If dust, makeup, sand or your fingernails come in constant contact with it, it can get scratched. Wearing contact lenses incorrectly can also cause corneal abrasion. Not only does this cause pain and discomfort, if left untreated, the abrasion can get infected as well.

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MUMBAI | TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2015 >> Make sure you take breaks when you’re working in front of a monitor

Conjunctivitis

n What is it? Also known as pink eye, conjunctivitis is a common disease that occurs when the blood vessels in your conjunctiva (a membrane that lines one part of your eye) swell up. This tinges your eyes with a bloody red or pink colour, which is where the name pink eye comes from. It is usually caused by virus and bacteria and commonly occurs when seasons change. Apart from this, continuous exposure to chemicals and allergens such as pollen can also cause pink eye. n Symptoms Itchiness, red or pink eyes, a thick discharge clouding your eyes at night and watery eyes are all signs of conjunctivitis.

Cataract

Continued from pg 13 « n Symptoms Severe pain, excessive tearing and the need to blink rapidly are all indicators of corneal abrasion.

Styes

n What is it? Styes appear as a bump on your eyelid or waterline, and are caused when bacteria infects the oil glands that are

present on your eyelid. They usually appear close to your lash line and go away on their own. However, if the swelling is too severe, or if you can’t bear to keep your eyes open even in very dim lighting, we recommend visiting a doctor immediately. n Symptoms Puffy or swollen eyelids, redness, watery eyes, sensitivity to light and feeling as though something is lodged in your eye are all symptoms of styes.

DRY EYES It’s alarming how several people who suffer from dry eyes, pass it off as a result of a late night at work or sleep deprivation — which is why this condition deserves a separate section. So take a look at our informative guide about this condition.

What is it?

When your eyes don’t produce enough tears to keep them moist, or produce tears at such long intervals that your eyes dry out, the condition is referred to as dry eyes. Tears are essential because they keep your eyes hydrated, wash away dust and specks of other foreign material and form a protective layer over your eyes. When this layer of moisture is missing, your eyes are prone to infections, corneal abrasions, discomfort and itchiness. Symptoms of dry eyes include repeated blinking and constantly having to fight the urge to scratch or rub your eyes.

What causes it Poor sleeping habits, sitting

n What is it? The lens in your eye, which helps you to focus on objects, can turn rusty over time. This happens when the protein that is present in the lens clumps together, making your vision cloudy.

Smoking, not wearing sunglasses when you’re out in the sun, high blood pressure, high blood sugar and the consumption of medication that contain steroids can put you at risk of cataract in your old age. But, it is extremely easy to treat this condition with corrective surgery. n Symptoms Seeing halos, cloudy or blurry vision, difficulty seeing in low-light conditions, frequently needing new glasses and a brown or yellow tinge over what you see, are all signs of cataract.

FOOD FOR YOUR EYES Take a look at some foods that you should include in your diet to boost your eye health. n Fish: Include tuna, mackerel and sardines (any fish that is oily), into your diet as they are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. These essential fatty acids help prevent problems such as dry eyes, macular degeneration and cataract. n Greens: If you didn’t have enough reasons already to include greens such as kale and spinach into your diet, here’s another one. They are filled with antioxidants that refresh your eyes and keep them healthy. n Eggs: An egg a day can help prevent night blindness and sharpen your vision. n Quinoa & brown rice: Both these grains ensure overall eye health and reduce your risk of suffering from eye problems that are associated with old age. n Lentils & legumes: Consume kidney beans, black-eyed beans and other lentils on a regular basis, as the zinc and flavonoids that are present in them protect you from retina-related eye problems.

EYE EXERCISES too close to a monitor or laptop screen for prolonged periods of time and excessively windy environments can cause dry eyes.

High risk You will be at a higher risk of suffering from dry eyes if you also suffer from: n Diabetes. n Thyroid. n Pollen/ dust allergies. n Vitamin A deficiency.

Treat it at home Artifical tear solutions, available as over-the-counter solutions, are the simplest and most common way to deal with dry eyes. Apart from this, avoid polluted environments and sitting directly in front of or under a fan or air conditioner. Remember to blink frequently, especially if you work long hours in front of a computer or any other digital screen. If you don’t get relief in 2-3 days, visit a doctor.

Although dry eyes are easy to treat, if the condition goes untreated, it can cause eye ulcers and infections. >> Dry eyes can be treated with over-the-counter tear solutions

Before we tell you about a few exercises, let’s make one thing clear — there is not enough proof that these exercises will improve your vision. But, what they will do is keep your eye muscles active. So, devoting five minutes every day to these exercises is a good idea. n Palming: This is a simple exercise that can relieve stress around your eyes.

Simply rub your hands together until they feel warm and then place each palm over an eye. n Make a figure of eight: Sit at your desk, with your eyes open, imagine a large figure of eight around 10 feet in front of you and start tracing its outline with your eyes. After doing this for a few minutes, repeat the movement in the other direction.

>> Sunglasses are as important as sunscreen in order to combat the sun’s harsh rays

TAKE CARE OF YOUR EYES We recommend that you include these steps in your daily routine to ensure that your eyesight is healthy and that you are safeguarded from infections and other complications. n Eat and exercise: We aren’t talking about following a diet or working out. We’re talking about eating foods that will benefit your eyes and performing eye exercises — check out our sections on food and exercise to learn more.

n Near & far focussing: Sit on a couch or chair and hold your thumb in front of your head by stretching your hand out. Focus on the thumb and gaze at it for a few seconds. Then look behind at an object that is several feet away from you (it could also be a blank wall). Stare at the object for a few seconds and move back to your thumb. n Focus with one eye: Cover one eye with one palm and use your other eye to switch between different objects. Try to look at objects located at varied distances from you and focus on each object for a few seconds before moving on to another. Perform this for a minute and then repeat it with your other eye.

n Quit smoking: If you thought that smoking only damaged your lungs, think again. Studies have shown that smoking can damage your optic nerve and increase your risk of suffering from cataracts and macular degeneration. n Wear sunglasses: Sunglasses aren’t just a fashion statement.

They are to your eyes what sunscreen is to your skin. Ensure that you choose sunglasses from reputed brands that offer UV protection and wear them every time you step out in the sun — excess exposure to UV rays can increase your risk of suffering from

cataracts and macular degeneration. While buying sunglasses, look for a pair that offers 99-100% protection against both UVA and UVB rays. n Wear a helmet: Confused? Well, if you ride a motorbike, it is important that you wear your helmet with its visor down to prevent dust particles from entering your eye. These particles might seem harmless, but remember that when you’re riding, they will enter at a very high speed and force, and can damage your cornea. n Take breaks: This is a very important tip, which helps to keep your vision healthy. When you’re doing something vision intensive such as working on a computer or reading a book, make sure that you take two-minute breaks every 20 minutes. Look out through the window at an object that is located at a distance — this will not only give your eyes a break, but will also act as an exercise, as your eyes will have to refocus on the object.

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MUMBAI | TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2015 >> Take a look at what superfoods you should be adding to your diet this year

Quinoa and kale are a thing of the past, well, of the past year at least.

Sara Shah brings you a list foods that will leave you glowing in 2015

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014 was a year of diet fads and superfoods that stole the spotlight, courtesy of several celebrities who religiously followed and endorsed them. But, if you’re feeling a little adventurous at the start of the new year, here’s a list of foods that you might not have heard of, but that will give you a healthy boost and are definitely worth a try. Take a look.

matcha tea ‘Eh, what is that?’ This is exactly what our reaction was when we first heard about matcha tea. The dried green tea leaves have been ground to a fine powder. But, there’s a catch — before the tea leaves are plucked, the plants are shaded for 30 days in order to increase their chlorophyll production. So, when you drink matcha tea, you’re essentially consuming all the healthy chlorophyll that is produced by the leaves. This is believed to slow down the progression of kidney and liver damage, especially in type-2 diabetics.

WatercreSS Watercress has the ability to wipe out breast cancer cells, and a study conducted in 2014 also found that watercress has the highest nutrient score amongst all fruits and vegetables.

Broccoli SproutS Now, before you launch into a full-blown rant about how much you hate anything with the word broccoli in it, hear us out. Usually served as a garnish alongside meat or fish, broccoli sprouts are slowly gaining recognition for their exceptionally high content of myrosinase, an

enzyme that is known for its ability to fight and prevent the growth of cancer cells.

caperS Spice up your meat, pasta dishes and eggs with capers as they help fight the by-products that are formed during digestion. These byproducts are synonymous with an increased risk of cancer.

Also, using capers is a great way to add some spice to your meals.

cricketS We did expect you to cringe while reading this, but it’s true that crickets provide exceptionally high-quality protein that is usually found in meat, and so, they are extremely healthy.

kaletteS Kale might have taken centre stage in 2014, but 2015 is all about kalettes. A hybrid of Brussel sprouts and kale, kalettes look just like Brussel sprouts, except for the fact that they have leaves sprouting out of them. This vegetable is also packed with the nutritional benefits of both kale and Brussel sprouts.

plantainS You may have heard of plantains before, but they are yet to gain recognition for their nutritional benefits. The soluble fibre present in plantains helps treat Crohn’s disease, which is an inflammatory bowel disease. They are also high in potassium, vitamin C and vitamin A. Usually fried, the key to getting the most out of plantains, is to cook them in the healthiest manner possible, which is to either bake or sauté them.

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Sounds like something from a Japanese menu, right? Your guess is partially correct. This fermented condiment is made using Japanese Umeboshi plums and can help you kick your salt addiction. Despite its high salt content, using just a small amount of this concentrated salt serves as a healthy alternative to table salt.

You can start off by using it in salad dressings.

Purple foods are known for their extensive health benefits and purple peppers are no exception. They offer the same health benefits as purple tomatoes, corn and blueberries, and also possess an antioxidant called anthocyanin. An added bonus is that they help you make your dishes look attractive!

lychee A food that we all love and have heard of, lychees are high in potassium and vitamin C, help reduce inflammation and fight certain forms of cancer. But, the best part is that you can consume them in almost any possible form — even in ice cream or desserts!

Black Bean, mung Bean & garBanzo Bean paStaS If you want to get on to the health food bandwagon without giving up on pasta, then these non-wheat pasta alternatives are the way to go. Some of the most common varieties are made using black beans and garbanzo beans (right) and are packed with fibre and proteins.

khoraSan Wheat This ancient grain is known for its impressive heart friendly properties. It improves your metabolic, lipid, antioxidant and inflammatory blood profiles by a significant margin.

roSemary A well-loved spice, rosemary can be added to almost any dish — be it roast chicken or pasta. It is known to reduce cancer causing compounds that are present in meat and it also lowers your risk of suffering from Alzheimer’s, diabetes and macular degeneration.

coconut flour Coconut is extremely healthy and so, it’s hardly surprising that coconut flour is fast gaining popularity as a healthy, gluten-free flour. It contains high levels of fibre, which makes it an extremely healthy baking substitute as well.

pine nutS If you want to stop eating out of boredom and prevent overeating, look no further. Pine nuts can help you suppress your appetite as they make you feel full.

« know more eating habits to leave behind in 2014

Now that we’ve told you about some healthy foods that you should add to your diet in 2015, Yamini Walia tells you about five unhealthy food habits that you need to leave behind in 2014

Drinking frequently

We all enjoy a drink or two, but we tend to ignore the fact that excessive consumption of alcohol can be extremely harmful for our health. If you don’t believe us, just stop drinking for a month and you’ll notice an immediate improvement in your health. If you don’t think you can go cold turkey, restrict your intake to a maximum of three drinks a week, and we promise you that the results will be drastic.

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Packaged diet food is not as healthy as you think it is, because like most packaged foods, it is full of unwanted additives. Most of the time you’ll be left with a lingering urge to eat more, as these foods aren’t entirely satisfying. As a result of this, you’ll end up consuming more calories. So, stay away from packaged health foods.

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While overeating unhealthy food is blasphemy, a fixation with

>> Excessive drinking is one habit that you should kick this year

eating only healthy food is not a good habit either. Even though whole foods are rich in nutrients and enhance your metabolism, you can run the risk of overdoing it. Instead, pay attention to the signs that your body is giving you in order to understand when you’re hungry and eat accordingly. Also, remember to exercise portion control.

Skipping mealS

This is one of the worst things that you can do, whether or not you’re looking to lose weight. When you skip meals, your body actually stops burning calories as it prepares to go into starvation mode. Also, it increases your chances of overeating at night, when your physical activity levels are low. So, this is one habit that you should definitely leave behind.

emotional eating

Eating when you’re sad, happy or even bored is a common reason for excess calorie consumption. If you’re addicted to emotional eating, it might be a challenge to get rid of, but it’s not impossible. Focus on finding healthier alternatives to satisfy your emotional needs.

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« quick quiz to know yourself

>> If you have the tendency to become violent when you are angy, you have rage issues

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Is your flaring temper and bubbling anger getting out of hand? Sara Shah suggests you take this quiz to find out whether you have rage issues

1. Slamming doors, swearing, screaming and punching the nearest thing are the only anger management methods that you are aware of. a. True. b. False.

2. The number of times that you have lost a job because of your temper are far too many

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Increases metabolism Cold water instantly lowers your body temperature, which helps you burn calories. So, a cold shower is a great way to increase your metabolism.

But, make sure that your shower is short, because prolonged exposure to cold water is not good for you either!

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Recover after exercising Most athletes resort to ice showers after vigorous training in order to relieve sore muscles.

However, we’re not asking you to go that far!

Instead, take a cold water shower after exercising at the gym or jogging in order to reap similar benefits.

to count on one hand. a. True. b. False.

3. Your near and dear ones avoid provocating you at all times. a. True. b. False 4. You often have the urge to stab or choke anyone who

The cold helps you burn fat Our body comprises of two sorts of fat — white fat and brown fat. While white fat is unhealthy, brown fat helps generate heat in order to keep your body warm. Since brown fat gets activated due to cold water, and burns calories to keep your warm, a cold water shower can help you lose weight.

ticks you off — and you have this urge far too often. a. True. b. False.

5. Not a day goes by without you fighting with at least one of your friends or family members. a. True. b. False.

Mostly Bs It is evident that you have a firm hold on your temper.

Even when your blood is boiling, you know better than to lash out at whoever or whatever has angered you. But, if you know someone who is easily outraged, try to help them overcome their anger.

Makes you more alert The thought of using cold water first thing in the morning can be terrifying. However, deep breathing, which is caused by the shock, helps you stay warm, as it increases your overall oxygen intake. As a result, your heart rate increases, making you feel energetic and alert.

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Boosts immunity Cold water increases blood circulation to your heart, boosting overall cardiovascular health. It also lowers blood pressure, clears blocked arteries and strengthens your immune system.

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5 Boosts hormone production Cold water stimulates your body’s glands, increasing hormone production. It is also believed that cold water therapy regulates the endocrine system, which includes the adrenal and thyroid systems.

5. Both you and your partner are extremely jealous and grudge one another when you have conversations with the opposite sex. a. True. b. False.

6. Apart from when you’re in the office (though the constant calls and emails make up for this) your partner is constantly by your side, whether you’re going to shop or take a walk. a. True. b. False.

>> A tumultuous relationship can leave you with poor emotional health

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Deepens breathing Several people hyperventilate when they get into a cold shower — this is a natural reaction to the sudden cold. So, instead of panicking, try breathing calmly and deeply. This process opens up your lungs in the same way that exercise does and results in a higher intake of oxygen, benefiting your body.

4. During a date, you end up doing things that your partner is interested in, most of which fail to excite you. a. True. b. False.

7. You often avoid airing your thoughts or views because you know that they will lead to fights with your partner. a. True. b. False.

8. Your partner’s emotions at a particular moment affect you deeply. For example, if your partner is sad, you will be sad as well, even if you have no reason to be. a. True. b. False.

Mostly As Your relationship is definitely damaging your emotional health. From having to suppress your emotions and being constantly stressed, to being emotionally dependant on your partner and a lack of personal space, there are several factors that you need to change in your relationship if you want to ensure your emotional well-being. We recommend that you read our box in order to find out more about how your relationship is harming you and what you can do about it.

Several situations and instances in your life can lead to stress and negatively affect your emotional health. However, are you taking your relationship into account as well? Dev Goswami recommends that you take this quiz to find out whether your relationship is ruining your emotional health

a cold shower Stimulates lymphatic movement The lymphatic system performs the important task of carrying away waste products and infected white blood cells.

The lymph relies on the contraction of muscles to move around your body and cold showers result in your entire body contracting. This ensures smooth functioning of the lymph system, as it helps squeeze the fluid through your body.

fight that you will have with your partner. a. True. b. False.

Mostly As We’re sure that screaming, swearing or punching something helps you vent when you’re seething. But, know that these methods will never lead to anything productive. From losing friends and family, to actions that you will regret later, your anger can often be a wall between you and happiness. We suggest that you enrol for an anger management programme or consult a therapist, who will be able to help you find healthier ways to vent.

Refines hair & skin It’s common knowledge that hot water dries out your skin. So, cold water showers are an obvious way to avoid this. In fact, they tighten your cuticles and pores, preventing them from getting clogged. Cold water also seals the pores on your scalp, preventing dirt from getting in.

Combats depression According to research conducted by the Department of Radiation Oncology at Virginia Commonwealth University, cold showers have a stimulating effect on the brain’s blue spot — the main source of noradrenaline, which is a chemical that is believed to fight depression.

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e all understand the importance of emotional health. Apart from the obvious benefit of keeping you motivated — whether it’s at work or at the gym — a healthy state of mind also ensures better relationships, boosts your self-confidence, improves self-esteem and keeps your mind and body functioning at optimum efficiency. So, it’s important to be well aware of the factors that negatively affect your emotional health in order to combat them. Answer the following questions to find out whether your romantic relationship is one of these factors and then read our box to see what you can do about it.

1. Whenever you have to go to a party with your partner, one of you is always fuming because the other took too long to get ready. a. True. b. False.

Mostly Bs Based on your answers, we can tell you that your relationship doesn’t seem to have a major effect on your emotional health — which is the way it should be. You and your partner share a healthy relationship and the two of you aren’t stepping over each other’s toes. In fact, we expressly recommend skipping over the box, because even if you’ve answered ‘a’ to one or two questions, remember that one or two factors won’t have a major impact on your emotional health. It’s only when most (if not all), questions hold true for you that you should start worrying.

2. If you don’t message your partner at regular intervals, you’re going to receive a checkup call. a. True. b. False.

3. Most of your free time is spent thinking about the points that you can raise during the next

RelATIonShIp & eMoTIonAl heAlTh nexuS levels. But, the jealousy that you feel every time your partner talks to someone of the opposite sex will leave you worried and anxious. Learn to trust and have a talk with your partner, who can help you avoid such emotions.

The following points will show you how your relationship is draining you. Each point refers to a particular question, so match your answers with our tips.

1. If either of you constantly hovers around the other, complaining about getting dressed too slowly, it not only slows the other person down (surprise, surprise! Negative reinforcement is not productive after all!), it also stresses you out. Avoid this by determining a time and place where the two of you meet, before heading to a party.

2. Constantly messaging your partner, talking on the phone and replying to emails and chats means that you have absolutely no time to do your own thing. Your productivity will drop and the tension of missing a call or a message will drive you insane. Negative emotions damage your health, so you need to talk to your partner about this.

3. Spending your free time thinking about how to win an argument will leave you with no time for yourself. Reading a book or solving the crossword puzzle are some of the best ways to pass your time. Both the activities will improve your emotional health.

6. Some couples love being together all the time, while others don’t. However, if you’ve answered ‘a’ to most of these questions, you need to be wary of this one. Try taking a short break or spend the weekend by yourself.

4. Indulging in hobbies and activities that interest you is a great way to boost emotional health. We’re not saying that every time you do something that you find boring, your emotional health reduces, but never doing anything that interests you will take a toll on you in the long run.

5. Jealousy can ruin your health. And before you jump in with arguments in defense of a little healthy jealousy, let us remind you that envy, not jealousy, is responsible for being able to propel you into improving your health and fitness

7. A study on emotional health and intelligence concluded that the freedom to air your emotions is necessary for a healthy state of mind. If you always stifle your views because your partner might not agree with you, you need to think about whether the two of you are compatible.

8. Emotional independence might seem like an alien concept, but simply put, it’s your ability to feel happy or sad regardless of your partner’s emotional state. Feeling empathy because your partner’s close relative, (whom you didn’t know), passed away is fine. But, feeling extremely sad, just because your partner is depressed, will affect your emotional health majorly.

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>> To make your pull-ups more challenging, try to hold the position at the top for 10 seconds

Work out on-the-go If you travel frequently and find it difficult to devote enough time to your workout regime, you should try exercising with a resistance band, which is easy to carry around. Dev Goswami & Shirley Mistry tell you what exercises you can perform

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Pull-ups are an excellent exercise to include in your workout routine, but they can get a bit monotonous. So, Yamini Walia tells you how to make them a little more challenging add weIght

Adding some weights is the easiest way to make pull-ups more intense. You can either try holding a dumbbell between your feet, wear a dipping belt around your waist or put on a weighted rucksack.

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While performing a regular pull-up, try to hold your position for a minimum of 10 seconds once you pull yourself up. This will make the exercise more difficult, will work your shoulders and improve your grip.

Make use of a towel

Hanging a towel over the bar is a great way to build a powerful grip and strong back. Simply loop the towel around the bar, hold it as you would hold a rope, and then pull yourself up.

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When you’re at the top of your movement, try to switch your grip for an intense pull-up variation.

To perform this, pull yourself up as quickly as possible, so that you have ample time to let go off the bar and reverse your grip from palms facing in to palms facing out, or vice versa.

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This one is for those who want an extremely intense pull-up. To perform this exercise, grip the pull-up bar with one finger, with your palms facing away from you. Pull yourself up using just one finger. Doing this will target your shoulders, biceps and middle back. Avoid this move if you’re a beginner.

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esistance bands make for great workout equipment. They are cost-effective (you can get one for as little as `300), portable and are a simple way to increase the intensity of several exercises. While conventional exercises offer more effective results, if you travel a lot or are hard pressed for time, using a resistance band is a great way to stay fit.

Take a look at what exercises you can perform with this versatile workout equipment.

work your legs If you want to give your legs a complete workout, perform this exercise, because it works your calves, shins, hamstrings and thighs. n Step into a loop band and position it so that it is wrapped around your shins, just above your ankles. n Position your feet shoulder-width apart.

You may need to adjust the width slightly so that the band is taut. n Now, lower your body into a half-squat. n Shift your body weight on to your left leg and take a step to the right, using just your right leg. n Ensure that you move your left leg as little as possible while taking a step. n The band should be taut throughout the exercise. n Once you take 8-10 steps to your right, start moving towards your left.

strengthen your back This exercise engages your shoulder blades and gives your back a thorough workout, while improving its strength and flexibility. n Stand with your feet shoulderwidth apart. n Bend your knees slightly and hold a resistance band with both your hands stretched outwards. n Make sure that your arms are at shoulder level, parallel to the floor. n Use a circular motion to bring your arms by your sides. The band should be completely stretched out in front of you, your body should form a T shape and you should feel your shoulder blades contracting. n Slowly return to the starting position.

Remember to perform this step slowly and in one continuous motion in order to prevent any muscle pulls. n Perform 8-10 repetitions of this exercise.

buIld your bIceps Bicep curls are a popular exercise, and using a resistance band will help increase

>> Resistance bands are an effective workout equipment for your legs and back the intensity. n Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and place them on the centre of a resistance band. n Hold the ends of the band in both hands and place your arms by your side. n Pull both ends up towards your shoulder, bending your arms at the elbows. n Perform this movement slowly, until you feel your biceps contracting. n Slowly lower your arms back to the starting position and perform 12-15 repetitions of this exercise.

crossover You’ll need a sturdy pole for this exercise — if you can’t find one, you can use a window grille or the handle of a locked door. n Loop the resistance band around a pole (you can also secure it around an iron grille or a door handle) and stand in front of it. n Hold the ends in your hands and keep your arms raised, by your sides, with your palms facing forward. n Stretch the band to bring your arms in front of your chest until your fists are almost touching. n Hold this position for a few seconds and then slowly return to the starting position. Perform 10-12 repetitions of this exercise.

Increase IntensIty The four exercises we mentioned make for a full-body workout. However, you can also use resistance bands to perform other exercises and increase their intensity. Take a look. n Lunges: Hold on to the ends of a resistance band when you’re starting this exercise. Now, when you step forward to perform a lunge, step on to the centre of the band. When you move your body downwards into a lunge, stretch your arms upwards simultaneously, until they’re at the same level as your head. n Squats: Step on the centre of a resistance band with both your feet as you get into position for a squat. Then perform a squat and move both your arms up above your head, stretching the band as far as you can. n Crunches: Loop the band around a door handle and get into position right in front of it while holding the band over your head with both your hands. Now, instead of moving your torso up, raise your legs and bend your knees so that your calves are parallel to the floor and your thighs form a 90° angle with the floor. Simultaneously, draw your arms towards your knees. n Push-ups:Lie flat on your stomach. Loop a resistance band around your back and hold the ends with your hands — reduce the width of the band till you feel tension forming. Get into a pushup position and start performing this exercise — you will be pushing up your body weight, as well as the resistance generated due to the band.

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here was a time when the benefits of meditation and yoga were seen as nothing more than an old-wives’ tale. Over time, the popularity of yoga has only increased and now, it has taken the world by storm, transitioning into an effective tool that can help you stay healthy, improve your mood and beat stress. Just five minutes of deep, purposeful breathing can instantly calm your nerves and refresh your mind. However, while the benefits of yoga are widely known, meditation lags behind a little on the popularity scale. We speak to yoga expert Sunaina Rekhi, who tells us how meditation can help you, and also gives us a few useful techniques to help us meditate more effectively.

>> Meditation is believed to enhance your creativity

How it Helps People often dismiss meditation as unscientific, but you’d be surprised to know that scientific research on meditation is as robust as it is on serious illnesses. With the advent of advanced brain mapping techniques, such as MRIs, studies about meditation have been given a boost. From reducing stress, anxiety and depression, to boosting selfesteem, improving productivity and relieving pain, there are several areas that these studies have shed light on.

A popular, emerging consensus among researchers is that different meditation techniques have different health benefits. For example, a study conducted by two cognitive psychologists, which was

published in Mindfulness in 2014, found that open monitoring meditation can improve creativity, while no such effects were observed in focussed attention mediation (which is perhaps the most common type of meditation, which involves focussing all your attention on one thing — usually your breathing).

When we asked her about the benefits of meditation, Sunaina told us, “Meditation and yoga give you a sense of relief, like coming home after a long and difficult journey would. They help you to develop

deeper perspective, so that you can transcend daily worries. Meditation also helps lower stress and anxiety and gives you valuable insights into your character, which can make you a better leader, a better communicator and a more productive person.”

pRactise it Practising meditation is not as simple as sitting in a corner and concentrating on your breathing — although that does count for something. It includes several other techniques that will benefit you in

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Meditation is an age-old technique that is used to combat stress and ease your mind. However, it also has several less popular benefits that help you lead a happy, healthy life. Dev Goswami tells you more different ways. We asked Sunaina to tell us about a few. n concentration meditation: This includes placing all your attention on one object or activity (such as your breathing), without getting distracted. It can help improve your ability to focus, while lowering stress levels and putting you in a peaceful state of mind. n Mindful meditation: This variation is a comparatively complicated technique, which involves focussing on your physical sensations, emotions and consciousness. Mindful meditation is popular because it is known to relieve pain — an effect that is backed by studies.

Sunaina also tells us that it can help those who suffer from anxiety and depression. n Reflective meditation: This technique was traditionally used to gain an insight into subjects such as life, death and philosophy. It involves focussing on a single aspect of your life and analysing it, and is like a solo brainstorming session. It can help address problems regarding your personal relationships as well as your professional life. n open monitoring meditation: This is the complete opposite of reflective mediation. Here, you can let your mind wander, instead of keeping it focussed on one subject. This technique helps to boost creativity and also improves productivity.

Meditation Misconceptions Unsurprisingly, there are several myths that surround meditation. Sunaina busts a few common ones: n While people believe that it takes years of practice to master the practice, a daily 5-10 minute session of meditation can benefit you. n If you think that you need to set aside a chunk of your daily schedule for meditation, you’re mistaken.

Sunaina tells us that you don’t need to meditate for 30 minutes to get its benefits. She recommends that you start with five minutes and build on it as and when you can. n It is a common belief that meditation is a religious or spiritual activity. But, this isn’t true. It’s a simple mental exercise, which has been scientifically tested. n Don’t make the mistake of believing that certain postures are better to mediate in than others. Suniana tells us that the best position is one that is steady and comfortable for you. Of course, your back, neck and head should be straight and you shouldn’t be slouching. However, apart from that, it doesn’t really matter how you’re sitting — if you are not comfortable on the floor, there’s no reason why you can’t meditate on a chair.

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Pharyngitis is an acute sore throat that can cause extreme discomfort. Shirley Mistry gives you tips about what to do to deal with it at home

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etween toasty days and nippy nights, the weather change has caused prickly, sore throats, also known as pharyngitis. If you’ve ever suffered from pharyngitis — and chances are that you have — you know that the constant pain and discomfort in your throat is enough to throw your day off track and make you feel as though all you want to do is lie in bed.

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drinking anything that is too hot will cause just as much irritation as sipping on ice-cold water.

When the pain is severe, avoid solid foods such as toast, biscuits and raw vegetables such as carrots and cucumbers.

Their dry consistency makes them hard to swallow, which can irritate and scratch your throat. Instead, eat soft, warm foods, which are easy to swallow and don’t require too much of an effort to consume.

If your sore throat is accompanied by a fever, remember to drink plenty of fluids as this will help bring the fever down.

Keep lozenges handy. These can provide you with temporary relief while you are travelling, or when you are at work and need a quick, effective remedy, For as long as you are suffering from pharyngitis, try to avoid polluted, dusty and smoky environments, because they will aggravate your condition and can also cause or increase inflammation.

Usually accompanying a cold or as a prelude to a cough, pharyngitis is characterised by pain in your throat, accompanied by swollen tonsils and a constant, itchy sensation. Here are some of the symptoms that accompany pharyngitis. n Inflammation or swelling of your throat. n Runny nose. n Fever. n Muscle aches. n Frequent headaches.

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Although we’re sure that you are aware of at least some of these remedies, take a look at what you can do to speed up your recovery: n Avoid drinking fluids that are too hot or too cold. While sipping on warm beverages is a good idea as they soothe the irritation,

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The reason why most doctors don’t recommend taking antibiotics is because pharyngitis is very rarely caused by bacteria, making antibiotics ineffective. Also, if you regularly self-medicate with antibiotics for minor aches and pains, your body will grow immune to bacteria in the long run.

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Freckles While freckles do add character, if your face is crowded with them, they can steal attention away from your features. Shirley Mistry tells you how to lighten and fade excessive freckles

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reckles occur naturally, or are caused (and certainly enhanced) by excessive exposure to sunlight. While we like how a few freckles dotting our cheeks looks, if you think that yours are too dark or too prominent, take a look at these tips that will help make them appear lighter.

>> Use ground coffee as a scrub to get rid of cellulite Dear Barbara, Even though I exercise regularly, I have started to develop cellulite on certain areas of my body. I maintain a strict diet and never skip a workout, but I can’t seem to get rid of the cellulite. What can I do? Please help!

— myrah jalan, colaba Dear myrah, Falling prey to cellulite after a certain age is completely normal, so you don’t really need to worry. And, while it’s good that you’re strict about your diet and exercise regime, that won’t always help prevent dimpled skin. Cellulite is formed because of a stagnant lymphatic system that creates pockets of accumulated fat. To boost your lymphatic system, scrub a body brush over the area in circular motions.

You can also use ground coffee as a scrub on the area, as they stimulate your cells and disperse cellulite.

Dear Barbara, I love wearing makeup, especially during a night out, but it always fades away before I even reach my destination. As a result, my face looks patchy and unsightly. Also, it isn’t possible to touch up every hour, so I’d love to find a solution to make my makeup last longer.

— sujata makhija, mulund Dear sujata, The solution to your problem is really simple.

Pollution and travelling by public transport can fade your makeup and make it look patchy. All you need to do is invest in a makeup setting spray. Once you’ve applied your makeup, spray this on to your entire face, let it dry and voila, your makeup will be locked in and will last all night. For a more natural solution, try this trick — after applying your makeup, turn the shower on its hottest setting and stand near it for a minute or two. The steam will help set your makeup and lock it in place. It may sound strange, but it is definitely worth a try.

>> If your freckles take away from your features instead of enhancing them, here’s how to fade them

Oil up Applying vitamin E and castor oil helps fade freckles naturally. Wash your face, dry it and then apply these oils instead of your regular moisturiser before you go to bed.

Massage your face for ten minutes and leave them on overnight. The next morning, wash the oil off thoroughly. This step is extremely important, as the rich oils clog your pores and causes breakouts, which can lead to blemishes and scars. >> Lemon juice contains natural bleaching agents that can help lighten freckles

can either opt for supplements, or load up on citrus fruits. Eating food that is rich in vitamin C will not only help to lighten existing freckles, it will also prevent new ones from appearing.

lemOn juice Lemon juice is a natural bleaching agent, which is why it is one of the best ways to get rid of freckles naturally. Simply wash your face and pat it dry before rubbing a slice of lemon over your freckles. This remedy works better on naturally occurring freckles, as they are lighter than those caused by the sun. After rubbing the slices on your face for around five minutes, wash your face with water and remember to follow up with a rich moisturiser, especially if you have dry skin, since lemon juice can strip it off its natural oils.

Vitamin c supplements If you have extremely dry skin, rubbing lemon slices on your face is a recipe for disaster. After all, no one wants to end up with irritated, dry skin. So, instead of applying vitamin C topically, eat some. You

eggplant Although eggplants don’t feature prominently in most skincare routines and remedies, they work exceptionally well when it comes to banishing freckles. Just like you would with lemon juice, rub slices of the vegetable on to your face for 10-15 minutes and then wash it off with water.

Although it will take a week or two to see results, this remedy is one we swear by.

Bleach creams

strawBerries & Kiwis This remedy is easy to follow and offers significant results. Blend a handful of strawberries and kiwis into a smooth paste and apply a thick layer on to your face. Let it dry completely (this should take around 20 minutes) before peeling the mask off. The sticky fruit adheres to the topmost layer of your skin and peels it off when you peel off the mask, which is why this remedy will take a while to show results. Once you have removed the mask completely, wash your face thoroughly. >> Blend these fruits together to make a natural face peel

Bleach creams are easy to get your hands on and can help negate the discolouration that is caused by freckles. All you need to do is follow the instructions on the packet in order to lighten your freckles.

However, we have a word of caution: some bleaches can be too strong and can irritate your skin. So, before you apply it on to your face, do a patch test on a small area of your skin to ensure that it suits your skin.

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EW DELHI: Assembly polls in Delhi will be held on February 7, and counting of votes will take place on February 10, the Election Commission (EC) said on Monday, announcing the much-awaited election schedule.

With the declaration of the poll schedule, the EC said the Model Code of Conduct will come into force with immediate effect.

The full Commission, comprising Chief Election Commissioner V.S. Sampath and Election Commissionsers H.S. Brahma and Nasim Zaidi, said the notification for the polls will be issued on January 14 while the last date for filing nominations will be January 21. The last date of scrutiny will be January 22.

Sampath told a press conference here that 1.30 crore voters were eligible to exercise their franchise across 70

known well before February 15," Sampath said.

The CEC said that the NCT will witness a "very heated and hectic" political campaign as there are no polls being held anywhere in the country during this period and the "focus of all political parties" will be here.

He said the EC has put up mechanisms to conduct a free and fair election in Delhi and all measures to check the Chief Election Commissioner use of "money power" will be V.S. Sampath taken. He said the updated electoral rolls for these elecconstituencies in the Na- tions have already been pubtional Capital Territory (NCT) lished on January 5. of Delhi.

The last government in "The dissolution (of the Delhi was headed by the Aam Delhi Assembly) order of the Aadmi Party (AAP) but Chief President will expire by Feb- Minister Arvind Kejriwal reruary 15 and in order to re- signed 49 days after assumstore the mandate of the ing office. people as expeditiously as possible, the Commission has decided to go in for elections where the results will be

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EW DELHI: As the final itinerary of US President Barack Obama is still being worked out, security agencies are finalizing plans for his protection in Delhi, where he will attend the R-Day event, besides Agra and Varanasi.

An advance liaison team of the US secret service has already held a few round of meetings with their Indian counterparts and another meeting will be held on Friday when the final itinerary will be discussed threadbare by the security officials of the two countries.

"We are taking no chances. Even though Obama's travel plans are still being worked out, we are making arrangements for his all possible destinations," a senior security official told PTI.

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The decline in growth has bottomed out. So we expect to see a gentle pick up. This year we should be at about 5.5 % and next year, with all the efforts that are being taken, it will inch-up to about 6-6.5 %.

Finance Ministry’s Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian

BUSINESS BRIEFS SBI Chief For Innovative Lending To Contain NPAs

Nifty Regains 8300…

NSE India: CNX Nifty — Daily Market Report for: Tuesday (January 13, 2015) (Based on the activity of the previous trading day) by Dominic Rebello

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REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY: The Nifty rose marginally on Monday (January 12, 2015) a net 38.50 points (0.46%) and closed at the 8323 point Suppor t Levels: For short-term traders the immediate main level. The market opened up with a gap at the 8291 points support is at the 7909 points level. The next support is at level. It then declined sharply into the red and registered the 7831 points level. the day’s low at the 8245 points level at 9.17 a.m. The index then rose and turned into a range bound movement Resistance Levels The immediate main resistance is at the until 1.52 p.m. It then rose sharply into the green and 8334 points level.The next resistance is at the 8581 points registered the day’s high at the 8332 points level at 3.25 level. p.m. and then turned into a range bound movement until closing at the day. The Nifty witnessed a volatile session, Pivot Point Analysis: moved in a range of 87 points and closed above the For intra-day traders the support and resistance levels are psychologically important 8300 points level. Sentiment was calculated according to the pivot point theory and are: mixed and amongst the 50 Nifty stocks 26 were gainers, Pivot point = 8300 (This is the level where the trend is likely to change during intra-day).

23 were losers and 1 remained unchanged.

Support (1) = 8268.

Support (2) = 8213.

Technical Analysis: Resistance (1) = 8355.

Volume: Volume (Qty shares) decreased 9.65%. This change is Resistance (2) = 8387. moderate and indicates a moderate participation by OUTLOOK FOR TODAY: investors.

On Japanese candlestick patterns the index after Market Breadth: Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was having formed a doji pattern (indicating indecisiveness positive. Amongst all the traded stocks, 876 were gainers, amongst investors) has formed a small white body 612 were losers and 39 remained unchanged. candle. This is positive and indicates that the bias has shifted towards the buy side of the market. This is Slow Stocha stic Indicator: The Slow Stochastic Oscillator positive. has risen in the neutral zone. The Slow K line in the Further, the index is above its 5, 15, 25 and 200 days Stochastic Oscillator has risen above the slow D line moving averages. Moreover, the velocity parameters (positive and a buy signal). which were neutrally trended have now turned positive. All these indicate a positive bias and the RSI Indicator: The RSI is above the 40 level and is now possibility of a further upmove unfolding. rising (positive if it continues).

Technically, since the downwards risk seems to have reduced, Investors may consider buying in small MACD Indicator: The MACD is below zero but is now rising quantities in shares that are fundamentally sound and (positive). It has crossed above its 9-day Average (positive have a long- term potential. and a buy signal).

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 rising, which indicates that the present up trend is decreasing in strength.

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Moving Averages (Trend Indicators) The index: Is above its 5-day average (at 8214) Positive.

Is above its 15-day average (at 8258) Positive.

Is above its 25-day average (at 8249) Positive.

Is above its 200-day average (at 7693) Positive.

With non-performing assets from large corporates at worryingly high levels, State Bank of India Chairperson Arundhati Bhattacharya yesterday said lenders should be innovative in tailoring their products.”There are lots of hybrid instruments that can be looked at. There are ways of structuring loans so that we capture the cash-flow as it comes, rather than give a repayment schedule that is unrealistic and which cannot be met,” Bhattacharya said, addressing a seminar at the Vibrant Gujarat Summit.

She said domestic banks practise “vanilla banking”, which entails accepting deposits and lending the same as loans, but now there is a need to be more innovative. “Banks need to be more responsive to needs of borrowers rather than sell standard set of products,” she said.

Bhattacharya’s comments come at a time when the gross NPAs have reached 4.5% of total advances as of the September quarter, from 4.1% in March 2014, according to RBI. When the restructured assets are added, the ratio of stressed advances shoots up to 10.7% from 10% in March.

Equity MFs Saw Inflows Of Rs 49,000 Cr In 2014

Mutual funds pumped in a whopping Rs 49,000 crore in equity schemes in 2014 after witnessing an outflow in the preceding year on account of improved sentiment and positive returns. The inflow comes after witnessing an outflow of about Rs 8,700 crore in 2013. Moreover, mutual fund houses are upbeat about inflow in equity schemes for this year as well. According to the latest update available with Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), equity funds saw net inflow of Rs 49,000 crore in 2014 as against an outflow of Rs 8,700 crore in the preceding year.

RBI, ECB Ink MoU For Cooperation In Central Banking

RBI and the European Central Bank (ECB) have signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the area of central banking. “Raghuram Rajan, RBI Governor, and Mario Draghi, President of the European Central Bank (ECB) yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the field of central banking,” RBI said in a release. The MoU provides a framework for regular exchange of information, policy dialogue and technical cooperation between the two institutions.

BAE Systems Names Deepak Parekh India Chairman

BAE Systems has appointed Deepak Parekh, Chairman of HDFC Ltd, as a non-executive Director and Chairman of its Indian subsidiary, BAE Systems India (Services) Private Limited, with effect from1st January, 2015.

Parekh’s association with BAE Systems began in 2010 when he was appointed as a member of the Company’s Independent Advisory Board for India. In his new, part-time role as Chairman, Parekh will provide leadership to the BAE Systems India Board and help the company realise its aspiration to develop capabilities and infrastructure in the country in support of Prime Minister Modi’s ‘Make In India’ initiative.

“INDINOX 2015” To Be Held From 24th To 27th Jan 2015 Indian Stainless Steel Development Organisation (ISDO) has organized world’s biggest integrated stainless steel exhibition “INDINOX 2015” from 24th to 27th January 2015 at Gandhinagar. INDINOX 2015 will be inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Anandiben Patel in the presence of Ratan Jindal, Chairman of Jindal Steel. World’s first ever “Stainless Steel Art Festival” will be one of the main attraction of INDINOX 2015. The sculptures will reveal the inner beauty of stainless steel. Such kind of Art Festival is being held for the first time. It will be for first time stainless steel will be presented as an object of art.

Coal Mine Bidders Raise Concerns

Ahead of coal block auctions, some of the bidders have raised concerns over first stage price offers for the bid, seeking simplification of procedures. The development came at a meeting of the bidders convened by the government recently to discuss proposed auction of 23 coal blocks in the first tranche.

BROKERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS

Overa ll Market Strength/Weaknes s: The indicators and oscillators discussed here are indicating a strong market

Angel Broking calls a ‘Buy’ on Subros

Disclaimer: Investment recommendations made in ‘ADC’ are for information purposes only and derived from sources that are deemed to be reliable but their accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. ‘ADC’ or the analyst/writer does not accept any liability for the use of this column for the buying or selling of securities. Readers of this newspaper who buy or sell securities based on the information in this newspaper are solely responsible for their actions. ‘ADC’ and/or its affiliates and/or employees and/or the author, his company or his acquaintances may have interests/ positions, financial or otherwise in the securities mentioned in this newspaper.

Emkay calls a ‘Buy’ on Infosys Tech

CMP: Rs. 71 CMP: Rs. 2115

Target Rs. 80 Target Rs. 2250

Afternoon Despatch & Courier

BUSINESS

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MUMBAI | TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2015

Business Sentiment Dips Marginally NEWS FLASH

Maruti aims 20% growth in exports in 2014-15 at 1.2 lakh units JLR sales up 9% in 2014, eyes over half million units in 2015 Volkswagen appoints Basu as marketing & PR head for India ops Oberoi Realty launches twin projects in Mulund Gartner lowers growth forecast in global IT spend to 2.4% Court allows Dabur's Pradip Burman to go abroad.

The D&B Business Optimism Index (BOI), which measures the pulse of the business community, stood at 129.4 for the January-March 2015, a decline of 6.0 % as compared to the OctoberDecember quarter of 2014

which measures the pulse of the business community, stood at 129.4 for the January-March 2015, a decline of 6.0 % as compared to the October-December quarter of 2014.

Based on the responses received, it was observed that five out of the six optimism indices -- volume of sales, new orders, net profits, selling Prices and inventory levels -- have registered a decrease as against the fourth quarter of last year.

The "D&B Composite Business Optimism Index during Q1 2015 declined by 6 % as compared to the previous quarter amid concerns

By A Business Reporter surrounding the contraction in industrial production, apprehension he underlying business senti- about fiscal deficit and RBI's deciment for the first quarter of this sion to keep policy rates unyear declined marginally amid changed," Dun & Bradstreet concerns regarding industrial pro- President and Managing Director duction, fiscal deficit and policy India Kaushal Sampat said. "Comrates, says a Dun & Bradstreet report. pounding the economic weakness According to the research firm, was the political stalemate in the the Business Optimism Index (BOI), Upper House, which prevented

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some crucial pro-reforms bills from getting passed," he added.

These developments during the survey period could have played a role in tempering business confidence with regard to the JanuaryMarch period of 2015, the report said, adding that "the government's recourse to ordinances in the last two weeks underlines its resolve to break the legislative impasse and create a conducive environment for reviving investments. "However, for business confidence to get a sustained boost, it is pertinent that these ordinances are passed as full-fledged legislation in the Budget session" he said.

For calculating the composite BOI, each of the six parameters â&#x20AC;&#x201C; net sales, net profits, selling prices, new orders, inventories and employee levels â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is assigned a weight.

The parameter weights are then applied to these ratios and the results aggregated to arrive at the Composite Business Optimism Index.

Govt Clears 30 Oil & Gas Discoveries For Production

By A Business Reporter

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nding months of the logjam over discoveries mired in contractual disputes, the government has cleared 30 projects of firms like Cairn India and ONGC to help monetise about 2.6 trillion cubic feet of gas reserves. Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said the government has approved a policy framework for relaxation, extensions and clarifications in timelines that will grant operational flexibility to help produce oil and gas from several discoveries that are mired in contractual disputes.

"I am happy to share that after this approval, within a short span of less than 3 months, 30 long-pending issues have been resolved. This is expected to result in exploitation of about 34 million barrels of oil and about 0.7 Trillion cubic feet (TCF) of

gas," he said at Geo India Conference. Operational flexibility has been provided in enforcing contracts by way of relaxing some of time-lines prescribed for discoveries so that E&P activities do not suffer on account of excessive rigidity in decision making. The Production Sharing Contract (PSC) between the government and the explorer has rigid time-lines for each stage of exploration and actions have been initiated against firms even if deadlines are missed by a day.

"The estimated reserves of discoveries where additional probing has been allowed is to the tune of about 172 million barrels of oil and 1.9 TCF of gas reserves," he said.

Three-to-six month extension in the current 18-60 month time-frame for submission of declaration of commerciality (DoC) of discoveries, a prerequisite before investment

Bloomberg TV India Autocar India Awards 2015 Go To Hyundai i20 And Suzuki Gixxer

By Dominic Rebello

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he Bloomberg TV India, the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading English business news channel and Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitive guide to the auto industry â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Autocar India magazine, recently presented the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Bloomberg TV India Autocar India Awards 2015â&#x20AC;&#x2122; in Mumbai.

The winners were felicitated at a dazzling ceremony in the august presence of Chief Guest, Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and Shipping and Guest of Honour Shaina NC, National Spokesperson & National Executive Council of the BJP and Quaiser Khali, Additional Commissioner of Police â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Traffic, Mumbai.

The awards based on the theme â&#x20AC;&#x153;Recognizing the evolving needs of the fast-paced Indianâ&#x20AC;?; saw fierce competition amongst the most reputed names in the auto sector. A total of 24 awards were given away across two and four wheeler seg-

ments. The Bloomberg TV India Autocar India Awards 2015 was presented

by Reliance General Insurance.

At the awards, in the four wheeler segment, Hyundai i20 made a sensational debut by winning the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Car of the Year (Juryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice), while Honda won the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Car Manufacturer of the Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. In the two wheeler segment, Suzuki Gixxer won the Bike of the Year (Juryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice) while Hyundai i20 & KTM RC 390 bagged the Viewerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Award in the Car and Bike segment. The list of award winners across all categories is annexed.

Lavneesh Gupta, COO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bloomberg TV India while speaking about the Awards said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Indian Auto Industry, which has always been the economyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s growth dynamo, is once again revving up. This acceleration in growth holds the promise of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Achhe Dinâ&#x20AC;? for the manufacturing sector and millions of youth seeking quality jobs.â&#x20AC;?

plans can be finalised, has been approved. Also, the deadline for submission of investment plan for the discoveries too would be extended by up to six months. The PSC provides for time period for submission of field development plan (FDP) for hydrocarbon discovery after DOC. There is no provision in the PSC for extension of this time period and non-acceptance of FDP due to late submission results in non-monetisation of discoveries.

Also, upstream regulator DGH has been given flexibility to accept discoveries for which operators had failed to provide prior notification to the government. Pradhan said the Policy Framework for Relaxations, Extensions and Clarifications at development and production stage under PSC will help early monetisation of hydrocarbon discoveries. Discoveries, mostly of Cairn, ONGC and GSPC were stuck because of lack of flexibility in time-lines.

BSE To Establish First International Exchange At Gujarat's GIFT City

By A Business Reporter

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he Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will establish an International Exchange in GIFT SEZ-IFC, a multi-services Special Economic Zone (SEZ) being developed as Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) by the Gujarat International Finance TecCity Company Ltd (GIFTCL).

In this regard, the BSE signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with GIFT SEZ Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of GIFTCL at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit earlier yesterday.

The premier exchange intends to develop an International Exchange providing electronic platform for facilitating trading, clearing and settlement of securities, commodities, interest rates, currencies, other classes of assets and derivatives by International investors subject to receiving necessary approvals and operating guidelines for International Financial Centre.

As per the MoU, the BSE along with its associates and members will invest upto Rs. 150 crore for establishing a 3 lakh square feet built-up area (BUA) to set up this International Exchange. GIFT SEZ has been notified as an International Financial Services Centre by the Government of India as Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first International Financial Centre.

In the absence of an IFSC in India, the country has roughly lost 50% market share in the two most important India-related products: with Rupee and Index being mostly traded on foreign platforms instead of onshore trading in such products. For instance, the trading volume of the rupee and India based indices is estimated at over USD 100 billion a day. Overseas venues like SGX (in Singapore), DGCX (in Dubai) and CME (in Chicago, and worldwide), and the global OTC and NDF markets, have been very successful in this trading.

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By establishing an International Exchange, even if a small slice of this trading comes back to India it would be a substantial achievement for India. It will also help international companies raise finance from other international investors within the International Finance Centre which can compete on rules, regulations and ease of business with other International Finance Centres such as Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai and London.

Ramakant Jha, MD & Group CEO, GIFT Company Ltd said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;BSEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International Exchange at GIFT City is a major step in making Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first IFSC into a Global Financial Hub. This agreement has further strengthened our bond with one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest stock exchange. Our aim is to make GIFT at or above par with globally bench-marked financial centres such as Shinjuku-Tokyo, LujiazuiShanghai, La Defense-Paris and London Dockyards.â&#x20AC;?

Ashish Chauhan, MD & CEO, BSE said, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;BSE is taking a lead in bringing International standards in India, in technology, compliance, corporate governance, promoting SMEs, creation and trading of sustainable and other indices, including the oldest and most popular India based Index, the S&P BSE Sensex. This will help India to compete with other destinations and allow Indian and international companies, making GIFT as one of the foremost International Financial centres in the World such as Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai and London.â&#x20AC;?

Earlier, BSE Brokersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Forum, the association of BSE brokers, entered into an agreement with GIFT City for setting up their operations and shifting their back-end operations in the domestic finance enclave. BSE Brokersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Forum has been allotted 4.5 lakh square feet of Development Rights with total investment expected at around Rs 200 crore.

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TV GUIDE

Zee TV’s show 'Doli Armaanon Ki' recently took a five-year leap and with the new story, a host of new characters have joined the ensemble of the cast.

Making a comeback on television is popular actor Kamya Punjabi, who is known for her portrayal of negative roles and will be seen as Ishaan’s (played by Vibhav Roy) mother – Damini Sinha. Urmi has now moved

TODAY’S BEST VIEWING

A cyborg, identical to the one who failed to kill Sarah Connor, must now protect her teenage son, John, from a more advanced cyborg, made out of liquid metal. Starrring Arnolchwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong, Star Movies, 9 p.m .

SOAPS & SERIALS

MONK SEASON 2

Monk suspects the star (Billy Burke) of a popular CSI-based TV crime show of killing his ex-wife so that he doesn’t have to share his enormous paychecks with her. Except he was outside the house talking to paparazzi during the murder. Monk must determine if a confession by the star’s biggest fan is legitimate.

First appearance of Sarah Silverman as Marci Maven. Star World, 9 p.m.

All the couples are excited and preparing for the night of Neeli

Chaand while Tanveer is in for the biggest revelation of her life.

What will Tanveer’s regained eyesight bring to light? Zee T V, 9.30 p.m .

BALIKA VADHU

In tonight’s episode, Mahesh comes up to Shiv and informs

SAATH NIBHANA SAATHIYA

Amidst ‘Makarsakranti Mela’ Gopi Koki sets up a trap to free

Paridhi from Vivaan’s web but Radha foils all their plans when she throws Pradhi from a cliff on a broken paraglider. Will Gopi be able to save Paridhi ? Will the Modi Family get to know that Radha was partner in crime with Vivaan? Star Plu s, 7 p.m.

MAD MIKE AND MARK

MAD MIKE AND MARK come from parts of Africa where using

trees and long grass is part of tracking and photographing an animal. But the desert land of Namibia is different. The mission is to photograph a rare site of the Lion. Tune into Animal Planet’s MAD MIKE AND MARK and discover how they use different tech-

SKYFALL

Balika Vadhu, Colors, 8 p.m.

niques to capture the exciting shots. Animal Planet, 11 p.m.

TIME WARP

Join the TIME WARP team, Jeff Lieberman and Matt Kearney,

as the reveals the world in astonishing new ways by radically changing the lens of time. Discover y Science, 10.30 p.m.

FATAL ENCOUNTERS

FATAL ENCOUNTERS on ID Investigation Discovery recounts the ill-fated relationship between killer and victim as their paths intertwine. Chance meetings, everyday decisions, and random acts of violence send ordinary people down a deadly collision course toward their own mortality. ID, 9p.m .

MOVIES OF THE DAY

When Bond’s latest assignment goes gravely wrong and agents around the world are exposed, MI6 is attacked forcing M to relocate the agency. These events cause her authority and position to be challenged by Gareth Mallory (Ralph Fiennes), the new Chairman of the Intelligence and Security Committee. With MI6 now compromised from both inside and out, M is left with one ally she can trust: Bond. 007 takes to the shadows - aided only by field agent, Eve (Naomie Harris) - following a trail to the mysterious Silva (Javier Bardem), whose lethal and hidden motives have yet to reveal themselves. Pix, 9 p.m.

PACIFIC RIM

When monstrous creatures, known as Kaiju, started rising

from the sea, a war began that would take millions of lives and consume humanity’s resources for years on end. To combat the giant Kaiju, a special type of weapon was devised: massive robots, called Jaegers, which are controlled simultaneously by two pilots whose minds are locked in a neural bridge. But even the Jaegers are proving nearly defenseless in the face of the relentless Kaiju. On the verge of defeat, the forces defending mankind have no choice but to turn to two unlikely heroes - a washed up former pilot (Charlie Hunnam) and an untested trainee (Rinko Kikuchi) - who are teamed to drive a legendary but seemingly obsolete Jaeger from the past. HBO, 9 p.m.

INDIAN

Circa the British rule in India, a man named Senapathy de-

cides to rebel against the British in a violent way, learns a rare martial art that enables him to kill with his bare hands, and travels to Singapore, joins the Indian Liberation Army formed by renowned Subhash Chandra Bose, is one of the soldier’s to engage the British into war. He subsequently joins a death squad in order to destroy British tanks. While all of the others succeed in carrying out their mission, Senapathy is captured, jailed, beaten, and mercilessly tortured by the British. Upon his release, he is looked after by a woman named Namrata, whose honor he had saved from the British - who had captured two truckloads of women protesters, burned their clothing, and forced them to commit suicide. Namrata and Senapathy marry, India gains independence, and they soon have two children - Chandrabose and Kasthoori. Star Gold, 8 p.m.

LOAFER

Ravi Kumar is clearly the black sheep of the Kumar family, and

has been so for years. He is unemployed, uncouth, and gets into fist fights and trouble all the time. And then a man is killed, and the evidence points towards Ravi, he gets arrested. Although there were witnesses to this murder, no one comes forward to testify in favor of Ravi. The Kumar family are aware of Ravi’s innocence, but watch helplessly as Ravi awaits his sentence, which

Skyfall, Pix, 9 p.m. may send him to the gallows, as now only a miracle can save Ravi. Zee Cin em a, 8 p.m .

CHALTE CHALTE

Raj and Priya come from two different strata of society. While

Raj owns a small-time transport business and belongs to the economically middle class section of society, Priya belongs to the affluent class and is on the road to becoming a famous fashion designer. But when a chance encounter brings them together, they are drawn towards each other. Raj has fallen for Priya but Priya is already engaged to marry her childhood friend Sameer. Raj follows her all the way to Greece to woo her. During the journey Priya realizes that Raj is her true soulmate and decides to marry him. But after a year of their marriage, things are not quite rosy as the once-lovestruck couple faces the harsh realities of marriage. Raj runs into financial problems and Priya borrows money from Sameer without telling Raj. CVO, 9 p.m .

MEHBOOB KI MEHNDI

Yusuf lives a wealthy lifestyle with his businessman dad, Saf-

darjang, who is confined to a wheel-chair. When Yusuf’s precocious nephew, Khalid alias Phirangi’s tutor, Mrs. Albert complains about him and quits, Yusuf hires Shabana, who along with her granny, have come to live with them for a short period of time. He also hires a man named Khairudin as a servant to look after his dad. Yusuf and Shabana are attracted to each other and intend to marry, much to the joy of Safdarjang and the granny. The wedding preparations are on, but there are a couple things Yusuf and his family do not know. One is that Shabana is the daughter of a Courtesan named Najma; and that Khairudin has secured employment in order to kill Yusuf. Zee Cl assic, 9 p.m.

own terms, little does Urmi know what fate has in store for her. Do not miss, 'Doli Armaanon Ki', every Monday–Friday at 10:30 pm on ZeeTV.

Fitness talk

'Fit hai toh Hit hai’ is the only mantra that the fitness freak of small screen Rahul Sharma is following these days. The popular actor who is portraying the character of unique jija in PAL’s popular jijaa-saali STAR PLUS

House Glee Simpsons Year 2 Broke Girls Monk House Glee Simpsons Year 2 Broke Girls Monk House Glee

ZEE CAFÉ

SONY TV

CID Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar Itni Si Khushi Humsafars Tum Aise Hi Rehna Hum Hain Na Maharana Pratap Itna Karo Na Mujhe Pyaar 11.00 Crime Patrol P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.30 6.00 6.30 7.00 7.30

9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00

Qubool Hai Satrangi Sasuraal Doli Armaano Ki Jodha Akbar

LISTING

LIFE OK

P.M. 2.00 Best of Savdhaan India 7.00 Savdhaan India 7.30 Mere Rang Mein Rangne Wali 8.00 Mahakumbh 8.30 Pukaar 9.30 Aheeb Daastan Hai Ye 10.00 Comedy Classes 10.30 Savdhaan India: India Fights Back 11.30 Mahakumbh

COLORS

P.M. 2.00 Udann

8.30 Julooni Yeti Reshimgathi 9.00 Ka Re Duraava 9.30 Chala Hava Yeu Dya 10.30 Jai Malhar 11.00 Ka Re Duraava

ANIMAL PLANET

P.M. 2.00 Most Extre 4.00 United Colors of Wild: River Monsters 6.00 AP Safari 7.00 Deadliest 8.00 Wildest India 9.00 Be The Creature 10.00 United Colors of Wild: Speed Kills 11.00 Mad Mike and Mark

DISCOVERY

P.M. 2.00 Factory Made

3.00 Car Science 3.30 Do Or Die 4.00 Showdown of the Unbeatables 4.30 Customs 5.00 Stuntmen of Bollywood 6.00 Science of Stupid 7.00 Brain Games: You Decide 7.30 Monkey Thieves: Royal Retreat 8.00 Brutal Killers 9.00 Science of Stupid 10.00 Crowd Control 10.30 Inside 11.30 Monkey Thieves

INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY

P.M. 2.00 Beauty Queen Murders 3.00 Disappeared 4.00 Tehkikaat 5.00 Fata Encounters

ZEE TV

Satrangi Sasuraal Doli Armaanon Ki Kumkum Bhagya Qubool Hai SRGMP Li’s Champs Bandhan… Saari Umar Doli Armaanon Ki Jamai Raja Kumkum Bhagya Satrangi Sasuraal Bandhan… Saari Umar Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke 8.00 Jodha Akbar 8.30 Jamai Raja 9.00 Kumkum Bhagya

Saath Nibhaana Saathiya, Star Plus, 7 p.m. Qubool Hai, Zee TV, 9.30 p.m.

2.30 Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi 3.00 Comedy Nights 6.00 Udaan 6.30 Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi 7.00 Shastri Sisters 7.30 Sasural Simar Ka 8.00 Balika Vadhu 8.30 Udaan 9.00 Bigg Boss 10.00 Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi 10.30 Uttaran 11.00 Shastri Sisters P.M. 2.00 6.00 7.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00

SAB TV

Taarak Mehta Ka Baal Veer Yam Hain Hum Badi DoorSe Aaye Hai Baal Veer Taarak Mehta Ka..

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

ZEE MARATHI

P.M. 2.00 Ka re Duraava 2.30 Jai Malhar 3.00 Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 3.30 Juloon Yeti Reshimghathi 4.00 Chala Hava Yeu Dya 5.00 Jai Malhar 5.30 Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 6.00 Ka Re Duraava 6.30 Home Minister 7.00 Jai Malhar 7.30 Javai Vikat Ghene Aahe 8.00 Honor Suun Me Hya Gharachi

3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 7.30 8.00 9.00 10.00

Man Woman Wild Food Factory Dual Survival Mutant Planet What Happened Next American Digger How Do They Do It Man vs Wild You Have Been Warned 11.00 Speed of Life

SCIENCE

P.M. 2.00 Antarriskh: Landing on A Comet 3.00 Human Body: Pushing the Limit 4.00 How It’s Made 6.00 Through The Wormhole with Morgan Freeman 7.00 Quirky Science 7.30 Tech Toys 360 8.00 How It’s Made 9.00 The Gadget Show 10.00 Manufactured 10.30 Time Wrap 11.00 Trigger, Weapons that Changed the World P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 4.00 5.00 5.30 7.30 8.00 9.00 10.00 10.30 11.00

HISTORY

Food CIA Counting Cars Stan Lee’s Superhumans Ancient Aliens Pawn Stars Shipping Wars Vital Stats of India Counting Cars Modern Marvels Pawn Stars Baggage Battles Counting Cars

NAT GEOGRAPHIC

P.M. 2.00 Secrets of Stupid

DOORDARSHAN

DDI (Main Channel)

P.M. 2.30 News in Marathi 3.00 Sansar Maza Wegala 3.30 Daivacha Ha Khel Nirala 4.00 Ashi Hi Dharmakanya 4.30 Karan The Detective 5.00 News in Marathi 5.05 Yog Tarang 6.00 Krishi Darshan 6.30 Amachi Mati Amachi Mana 7.00 News in Marathi 7.30 Pimpalpan Suvarnkshan 8.00 Khamosh Sa Afsana 8.30 Pavitra Bandhan… Do Dilon Ka

MOVIE CHANNELS

P.M 1.45 4.05 6.25 9.00 A.M. 8.40

9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30 11.00

Zindagi…Ek Bhanwar Dard Ka Rishta Jab Jab Bahar Ayee Paltan T RISHU L: Film Sanjeev Kumar, Waheeda Rehamn, Amitabh B, Shashi K Samachar.

Mid Day News Sports News Rang Tarang Samachar News Samachar Business Wrap Metro Scan

STAR SPORTS1

P.M. 2.00 Cricket World Cup: 2003 3.00 Great Knocks 3.30 Close Encounters 4.00 Jai Ho 4.30 Cricket World Cup 5.00 India Tour of Aus 14/15 4th Test Review 6.00 Cricket World Cup: 1996 7.00 Great Knocks 7.30 Cricket World Cup 8.00 History of Cricket World Cup 9.30 Jai Ho 10.00 Ind Tour of Aus 14/15 4th Test Review 11.00 Great Knocks

P.M. 12.35 2.15 4.35 6.40 9.00 11.40

P.M. 2.30 India Tour of Aus 14/1 4th Test Review 3.00 World Cup 1996 4.00 Gret Knocks 4.30 Hockey India League 14 h/ls Top 20 Goals 5.00 Ind Tour of Aus 14/15 4th Test Review 6.00 World Cup 1979 7.00 Hockey India League 14 h/ls Top 20 Goals 7.30 Close Encounters 8.00 History of the Cricket World Cup 9.00 India Tour of Aus 4th Test Review 10.00 Great Spells: Shoaib 10.30 Star Power 11.00 Great Knocks

Trishul, DDI 11 p.m.

6.30 7.00 7.30 8.00 9.00 10.00 10.30 11.00

Desh Pardesh Janadesh 2014 News News (Hindi) News (English) Late Edition Raat Saddhe Dus Khel Samachar

P.M. 2.00 Eng Tour of SL 14 h/ls 2nd ODI 3.00 NZ Tour of Pak 14 2nd T20 4.00 Aus Tour of SA 14 h/ls 2nd T20 5.00 Micromax Cup h/ls 7.00 Aus Tour of Pak 14 2nd ODI 8.00 Eng tour of WI 14 h/ls 2nd ODI 9.00 Tri Nation 14 Zim, SA Aus h/ls Final 10.00 Great Centuries: Ab De Villers 10.30 India Tour of SL 12 h/ls T20

Hellboy III: The Golden Army Speed Iron Man 3 Terminator 2: Judgement Day

HBO

Gravity Shooter Outlander The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Pacific Rim The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

A.M. 8.50 Daddy Day Camp 10.32 The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

P.M. 12.00 2.20 5.15 8.00 11.05 A.M. 8.10 11.15

PIX

2012 The Spy Next Door Welcome To The Jungle Skyfall Dead Or Alive Ghost Rider

P.M. 2.35 5.05 8.00 A.M. 11.15

MAX

POGO CHANNEL

P.M. 1.30 Chhota Bheem Marathon: Punjabi Style 6.00 Kiteretsu 6.30 Chhota Bheem 7.00 Shaktimaan 8.00 Back 2 Back Bheem 9.30 Krishna and Blaram: The Dark Enemy 11.00 MAD A.M. 8.00 Richie Rich

Loafer, Zee Cinema, 8 p.m.

ZEE CINEMA

Keemat Roti Ki: Aanchal Gopi Kishan: Sunil Shetty Loafer: Anil Kapoor

Chandramukhi

CVO

P.M. 12.30 Anu 5.00 Atishbaz 8.30 Karmayogi

B4U

Maidan-E-Jung: Surya Dhadkan: Akshay Kumar Naam O Nishan: Sanjay Dutt Diljale-The Burning Heart: Srikant

A.M. 7.30 16 Dec: Milind S

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

Ben 10 Johnny Test Tom and Jerry Kids Show Ben 10 Haddi Mera Buddy Tom and Jerry Tales

Dil Ka Rishta Khuda Kasam

FILMY

P.M. 4.20 6.00 9.00 A.M. 8.00 10.58

Johnny Test Bas Karo Henry Ben 10 Omniverse Oggy and the Cockroaches Tom and Jerry Tales Johnny Test Roll No 21 H Bole Toh Henry Johnny Test Adventure Time

STAR GOLD

P.M. 2.00 Ram Aur Shyam: Dilip Kumar 5.30 Dhanwaan: Ajay Devgan 9.00 Chalte Chalte: Shahrukh Khan A.M. 9.30 Kitne Door… Kitne Paas: Fardeen Khan

P.M. 12.00 3.00 6.00 9.00

4.00 4.30 5.00 6.00 7.00 7.30 8.30 9.00 10.30 11.00 A.M. 8.00 8.30 9.00 10.00 10.30 11.00

Hogi Pyar Ki Jeet Taqdeerwala Sabse Bada Don Indian Return of Kaalia

P.M. 1.00 Aaja Nachle: Madhuri Dixit 5.00 Veeta The Power: Allu Arjun 9.00 Policewala Gunda: Pawan Kalyan A.M. 10.00 Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya: Ritesh Deshmukh

STAR SPORTS3

TEN CRICKET

DDII (Metro Channel)

P.M. 2.00 2.30 3.00 3.30 4.00 4.30 5.00 5.30 6.05

6.00 I’d Kill For You 7.00 Datess From Hell 7.30 Who The Bleep Did I Marry 8.00 Disappeared 9.00 Fatal Encounters 10.00 I’d Kill For You 11.00 Who The Bleep Did I Marry

STARMOVIES

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 11.00 The Amazing Spider Man

P.M. 1.05 4.35 6.35 9.00 A.M. 9.25 11.20

STAR WORLD

P.M. 2.00 Desperate Housewives 4.00 America Funniest Home Videos 5.00 The Big Bang Theory 5.30 Just for Laughs 6.00 Perception 7.00 The Following 8.00 The Big Bang Theory 8.30 Two And a Half Men 9.00 Desperate Housewives 10.00 Perception 11.00 The Big Bang Theory P.M. 12.00 7.30 8.00 8.30 9.00 9.30 10.00 10.30

relationship tale ‘Ek Rishta Aisa Bhi’ was surprised to see his own mobile gym on the sets. The channel and the production house has organised a mobile gym section for him in his make-up room on the sets. The actor who wasn't regular with the gym due to his heavy shooting schedules has now got his own gym equipment arranged on the sets.

The actor who was unable to work out now makes it a point to exercise for at least an hour or two. Every day the actor goes and hits the gym whenever he gets time in the middle of the shooting. The fitness freak, Rahul Sharma certainly knows how to take care of his toned body amidst his busy schedule you heard it right.

TV TALK

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

QUBOOL HAI

him that Anoop has been engaging in some illegal work.Ganga reveals to Gehna that Niranjan has gone ahead with the vasectomy procedure. Colors, 8 p.m.

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to Mumbai along with her 10-year-old son – Shaurya.

The two – Urmi (Neha Marda) and Ishan now run a restaurant in partnership and while Urmi is glad to be an independent woman and love is the last thing on her mind, Ishan is head over heels in love with her.

Damini, Ishaan’s mother has been advising Urmi to get married again and at the same time has been looking for a girl for Ishan as well. Living a life on her

Five-year leap

TERMINATOR 2: JUDGEMENT DAY

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ZEE CLASSIC

Geet Pyar Jhukta Nahin Mehboob Ki Mehndi Mausam Sadhu Aur Shaitaan

ZEE TALKIES

P.M. 2.00 Mosjamo Daava Angatha: Ashok S 4.30 Agnipariksha: Alka Kubal 7.00 Ek Gaon Baaki Anari: Ashok S 9.30 Ashi Hi Banvabanvi: Ashok Saraf

CARTOON NETWORK

P.M. 2.00 Tom and Jerry 3.00 Oggy and the Cockroaches

Mehboob Ki Mehndi, Zee Classic, 9 p.m.

9.00 Shaktimaan 10.00 Krishna and Balram: The Dark Enemy P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.30 6.00 6.30

DISNEY CHANNEL

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

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

DISNEY XD

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

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Promising dancer duo M

By Vijay Shanker

udra Dance Academy presented the debut Bharata Natyam performance of Aishwarya Mohan and Sameeksha Shetty, disciples of Guru Vrunda Upadhyay, at the Savitribai Phule auditorium in Dombivali. It was a pleasure to watch the duo dancing with lot of enthusiasm and excitement.

Guru Vrunda Upadyay has established the Mudra Dance Academy with the intention of propagation and promotion of Indian classical dance, by teaching the young aspirants. She is among the senior-most disciples of Guru Ramesh Kubernath Tanjorkar and Guru Leela Tanjorkar. Vrunda is also the recipient of the National Nritya Bhusan Award

by Utkal Sanskritik Sangh, Odisha and also performed for the some of the most prestigious festivals all over the country.

Aishwarya Mohan and Sameeksha Shetty commenced the performance with the invocatory Kautvams and presented varied items from the Bharata Natyam repertoire; they concluded their programme with Desh Thillana revealing their considerable command over the structural aspect of the dance form.

With their little nervousness, they were trying to do their best.

With better 'riyaaz', they can aspire to become fine exponents.

The duo received fine orchestral support with Guru Vrunda Upadyay on the nattuvangam, Shivaprasad for the vocals, mridangam by Venkatesh, violin by Balasubramaniam, flute

by Kumar, ghatam by Mukund and kanjira by Kartik.

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or 50 years, Shiv Sena head Balasaheb Thackeray reigned on the minds of Maharashtra and the Marathi manus. He has a staunch presence in the minds of the Marathi manus.

Balasaheb Thackeray is once again coming in front of the audience through the movie 'Balkadu'. In this movie produced by Sanjay Raut, the audience will not only hear Balasaheb roar but will actually experience him. 'Balkadu' is the story of a commoner from Mumbai. His struggle and the inspiration he gets from Balasaheb to fight back. Its story and narrative is exciting but it will be a passionate experience in cinema.

Balasaheb’s direct conversation and the message delivered by him through that is astonishing. A Shiv Sena leader, long-time associate of Balasaheb Thackeray and

T

By Sandeep Hattangadi

he saga of the lives of grand singing stars has been portrayed through the film ‘Ek Taara’ through the viewpoint of renowned singermusician-director Avadhoot Gupte.

This film is produced by Rais Lashkaria and is scheduled to release on January 30. It need not be mentioned that Avadhoot Gupte’s film is essentially a lavish feast of music given the fact that ‘Ek Taara’ too is a music-centric film. A whopping number of 13 songs will facilitate both the thirsty viewers and eager ear-worshippers through this upcoming film. Renowned lyricist Guru Thakur has penned the lyrics.

The main star cast of the film includes Santosh Juvekar, Tejaswini Pandit, Urmila Nimbalkar, Sagar

An ode to Meera M

By Amarendra Dhaneshwar

eerabai, the saint poetess has fascinated the imagination of writers, artistes and musicians for over five centuries. Novels and plays have been written and performed on her. A raga called 'Mirabai Ki Malhar' exists in the repertoire of Hindustani music.

Sarita Bhave, an accomplished classical singer is also creative in her own way. She writes and composes her own songs in Hindi as well as Urdu. 'Meera: Ek Kahan' is a musical monologue written and enacted by her.

She sings to the accompaniment of talented musicians like Prasad Padhye (Tabla), Shruti Bhave (Violin) and Varad Kathapurkar (Bansuri) .The performance was held recently at the P L Deshpande Academy, Prabhadevi. It did succeed in mesmerising the audience.

Sarita employed a Brechtiean technique through which she kept switching back and forth in time and commenting on contemporary problems and issues confronting women. Her diction is clear and sweet and her voice smoothly delivered the songs which she had composed herself. The songs were not necessarily raga-based but they were melodious. It was a marathon three-hour performance.

The annual barsee programme dedicated to the memory of the tabla maestro Amir Hussain Khansaheb was held at the Anandashram Hall in Talmaki Wadi, Tardeo. Latif Khan who originally hails from Jaipur is one of the finest tabla players. He is now based in Paris.

He has trained under the late Hidayat Khansaheb. Latif played compositions from the Delhi, Lucknow, Ajrada and Farukhabad gharanas. His fingers have a soft touch and he can also infuse his playing with a lot of energy which sent the audience into raptures. He was accompanied on the harmonium by Siddhesh Bicholkar. Aarati Kamat presented a solo vocal recital with which the programme was rounded off.

Balasaheb’s ideology through ‘Balkadu’

executive editor of 'Saamna', the well-known Sanjay Raut has exhibited this movie and Swapana Patkar is the producer of this movie.

Atul Kale’s direction will prove to be a stepping stone for this movie.

Royal Maratha Entertainment produced 'Balkadu' will release on January 23 across Maharashtra.

Script and dialogue writers: Ganesh Pandit and Ambar Hadap. Actors: Renowned actor like Umesh Kamat, Neha Pendse and successful artist from Hindi industry Tiku Talsaniya and Prasad Oak, Supriya Pathare, Pushkar Shtotri, Jaywant Wadkar, Aanand Ingle, Bhalchandra Kadam, Mahesh Shetty, Ramesh Vani, Atul Kale, Abhay Rane, Sanket Kadam, Ajay Tillu, Gaurav More and Sharad Ponkshe.

Avdhoot Gupte’s musical film

Karande, Sunil Tawade, Mangesh Desai and Chaitanya Chandratre.

The story of this film has been written by Avadhoot Gupte and Sachin Darekar whereas the

screenplay and dialogues have been penned by Sachin Darekar.

Speaking to us, Avdhoot said, “Initially I was working on another film but suddenly this concept

came to me and I told my producer Lashkaria about it who was kind enough to let me go ahead with ‘Ek Taara’ though the mahurat of the earlier film was done and the film was announced and it shows the greatness of Lashkaria. Santosh Juvekar was the last name in my mind but he impressed us in the auditions where he came prepared with the look of the character and his overall dialogue delivery and presentation impressed us and he was on board for the film and he has done a great job.”

“I have taken the help of outside music directors for my film for the first time like young and talented Mithilesh Patankar who has scored fabulous songs. The first half of the film is based on Dnyaneshwar Meshram’s life,” Gupte said.

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Udayan presents Saxopone Shehnai Hindutani jugalbandi by Phil Scarff and PT Shailesh Bhagwat with Bhushan Parchaure on Tabla, Hall of Harmony, Nehru Centre, Worli, Saturday, on January 17 at 6.30 pm.

Golden jubilee

Nalanda Dance Research Centre enters golden jubilee year with series of programmes. Nalanda Nrityotsav will commence on January 16 featuring talented young dancers from all over the country for four days at the Prangan of Ravendra Natya Mandir. On this occasion on January 18, Nalanda's latest dance production 'Prithvee Anandinee' (based on Vedic hymns) will be presented by Nalanda dancers, directed by Dr Kanak Rele at the Ravindra Natya Mandir auditorium. On this occasion Nalanda Institute of Movement Science and Nalanda's Akshara will be inaugurated.

Thyagaraja Aradhana

The 168th Thyagaraja Aradhana festival was held at the Shanmukhananda on Saturday where more than 2,000 Carnatic music lovers including 75 musicians on the dais played the Pancharatna Kritis also called five Gems of Saint Thyagaraja the father of Carnatic music. Saint Thyagaraja was a prolific composer and highly influential in the development of the classical music tradition. He composed more than 22,400 devotional compositions, most in praise of Lord Rama, many of which remain popular today.

The five gems are Jagadananda Karaka, Duduku gala, Sadhinchane, Kanakana Ruchira and Endaro Mahanubhavulu.

Music treat

For music lovers it was a treat as a special CD Album of Raga Maluha Kedar sung by Pandit C R Vyas in a live concert in 1984 is being launched at the hands of Ganaswaraswati Kishori Amonkar in the presence of world renowned Tabla Maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain at C R Vandana being held at Veer Savarkar Auditorium. This CD Album is being brought out as a tribute to Pandit Vyas on the occasion of his 90th birth anniversary year. The album is all the more interesting as Ustad Zakir Hussain has accompanied Pandit C R Vyas on Tabla whereas late Purushottam Walawalkar has provided Harmonium accompaniment.

Music recital

NCPA in collaboration with the ITC – Sangeet Research Academy (Western Region), will feature a Hindustani Music Recital by Harpreet (vocal) and Roopa Panesar (sitar). Harpreet Singh has been blessed with a melodious voice and sings Punjabi and related folk songs. He has been learning classical music from Arvind Parikh since 2010 and has picked up the fundamentals of the Kirana gharana in a short time. Roopa Panesar began her training at the age of seven under Dharambir Singh and later had the privilege of learning from legendary musicians such as Arvind Parikh, Shahid Parvez, Bahauddin Dagar, Siraj Khan and Ajoy Chakroborty. She has also been teaching the sitar and has collaborated with various musicians. Little Theatre, NCPA, Wednesday at 6.30 pm.

Tabla recital

Tabla solo recital by Pt Balkrishna Iyer on sunday January 18 at Sharda Sanget Vidhyalaya ,Kalanagar Bandra (E) at 6.30 pm. Entry free. Contact 2659 0433

‘Sate Lote’ first look

The first look of Sai Anand and Shakti Anand’s ‘Sate Lote’ was held recently in the presence of an august gathering of celebs like Shankar Mahadevan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Mahesh Kothare, Vijay Patkar, Shreyas Talpade, Pratiksha Lonkar, etc. The film directed by Sharbani Deodhar stars Makrand Anaspure, Adinath Kothare, Pushkar Shrotri, Siddharth Chandekar, Mrunmayee Deshpande, etc.

The music is by Siddharth Mahadevan and Soumil Shringarpure. DOP is Rahul Jadhav. The film releases on February 20.

‘Classmates’ release on Jan 16

Video Palace and SK Productions Films (Komal and Sandeep Kewlani) in association with Media Monks presents a Mahalasa Entertainment Production by Suresh Pai comes with one of its kind re-union ‘Classmates’. It’s time to revisit and open that gate to enter the world again with 2015’s most anticipated Marathi feature film.

The story revolves around a group of students from 1995 batch, who meet for a get together in the college premises. The movie stars Ankush Choudhary and Sai Tamhankar among others.

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 895

ENIGMA CODE 895

ACROSS: 1 Perhaps, pa can see rapid vanishing act (13) 9 A profit returned before an artist falls (7) 10 Red coat tailored in 30's style (3,4) 11 Combine into one military formation by the end of the battle (5) 12 Say, Medea, Alcestis, or Ceres stage parts (9) 13 He gave a girl a manuscript (5) 15 The way service has been shortened for writer (9) 17 Non-stop road routes could make us slay a crew (9) 18 Loot if concerned about a road ?

(5) 19 They will (9) 22 Bit of drama said to have been witnessed (5) 23 Still, there's point in this branch of mechanics (7) 24 They allow sailors to make steady progress (3,4) 25 One hasn't got ready cash to pay this way (2,11) DOWN: 2 Doesn't move convict housing in a rising (9) 3 Possibly beat a retreat (5) 4 Speak about points (5) 5 Abaft about there, a sailor appears (2,3,4) 6 Material for Suzette ? (5) 7 Last to succeed in this (9,4) 8 Lear's work having no name meaning to cut in (8,5) 10 Where people lay on atmosphere? (3-4) 14 Are I in there where the train is with stripes ? (9) 15 Traces of dogs? (7)

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: Fruit or colour

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S ENIGMA CODE

STANCE, ASCENT, SECANT, ACCENT, ENCASE, SEANCE, ACCESS

G G

G

G

21 Cordage used when sails are furled (5) 22 Put it there if you're frightened ! (5)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Sacks, 3 Priceless, 6 Slips, 7 Plans, 9 Tears, 10 On average, 11 Shape ones head, 14 Salted peanuts, 17 Stressing, 19 Thine, 20 Spate, 21 Abele, 22 Slide rule, 23 Sable.

DOWN: 1 Sometimes, 2 Shipshape, 3 Past ones prime, 4 Evade, 5 Sabre, 6 Slabs, 7 Plain language, 8 Shame, 12 Squatness, 13 Desperate, 15 Loris, 16 Suite, 17 Sagas, 18 Slave.

QUICK CROSS 895

ACROSS: 1 5 6

Actor Nicolas (4) ___ in the fire, undertaking (4) Dough, kneaded and baked (5) 7 Voice related (5) 8 Closes tightly, in a way (5) 9 Bring on board, in a way (4) 10 Aims or goals (4)

The goal of Math Pyramid is to fill the given pyramid with numbers such that the following three rules are satisfied.

1. A cell value must be sum or difference of the two cells below 2. A row cannot have duplicate numbers 3. A number cannot be less than 1 or more than the grid size

G G G

G

MATH PYRAMID 895 16 Coach abdicated direction to players (5,4) 20 Unpleasant ocean belonging to me? (5)

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

DOWN: 1 2 3 4 6 7 8

HIDATO 895

Rounds (7) Belts (5) Aim (4) ---- of innocence (3) Council, cabinet or panel (5) Blood vessel (4) Byron's "___Walks in Beauty" (3)

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

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

MATHDOKU 895

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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TODAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FORECAST

JAGJIT UPPAL

WIZARD OF ID PARKER & HART

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: : : : : :

Moon in Virgo till 5:36pm Kalashtami Chitra Kanya [Virgo] P. Th. Red 1

BIRTHDAY FORECAST: A positive period begins on your birthday this year. You will receive news of promotion or sudden gains through earlier transaction. A change of job or work, combined with a change of residence will bring about all round gains.

If you were having some personal problems these will now get resolved amicably. You will travel overseas for work-cum-holiday.

BABIES BORN TODAY: Good looking, plump attractive eyes and soft curly hair. Intuitive, expressive and artistic. Will be stubborn, assertive, and have a quiet ambitious streak. Will be fortunate, comfortable, happy and successful.

B.C. JOHNNY HART

BEAU PEEP THE ADVENTURES OF LEGIONNAIRE BEAU PEEP

FRED BASSET ALEX GRAHAM

PHANTOM LEE FALK

MODESTY BLAISE PETER Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;DONNELL

ARIES (March 21 - April 20): New deals look tempting but could turn out to be expensive delusions. Stick to what you know best.

You are good at what you do and know when there could be some deception involved. You will be able to deal with situation satisfactorily. Bid your time for a better opportunity. After stimulating exchange of ideas and amusing anecdotes shared you will feel happy that were able to find time for such an outing.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): New and challenging areas are opening up to you. You will get one such interesting offer today. You can afford to be choosy. If in exports/imports, travel /tourism, hotel industry, advertising and news media you will make rapid progress in your career. Your focus will be on other areas in your life rather than love life. Your beloved will understand about your need to follow your dreams.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): An abundance of good fortune is in store for you. If employed expect a promotion to an important office with substantial increase in salary. Independent entrepreneurs will receive fresh enquiries for business and they will sign a large contract assuring them a steady inflow of income for long. Regardless of other responsibilities you will have to find time for love and your commitment to your beloved which is important.

CANCER (June 21 - July 21): You will be pleasantly surprised with the receipt of a large sum of money. The employed will be given a prestigious assignment to handle independently. You will conclude your task with the able support of a colleague and associate. Home and family is good. Insecurities could creep into a relationship that has weathered earlier storms. Perhaps you need more time together for reassurances.

LEO (July 22 - August 21): You are likely to be offered a deal of great consequence on rather lucrative terms. But to execute the work you may initially have to seek a loan. Follow your own instincts and you will not go wrong. An issue regarding a dispute will be settled amicably. At home matters will be happy and congenial. You will buy something special for home and family.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): News from overseas is favorable, and some of you will be traveling abroad on invitation from your business associates. You will be offered a large contract that you have been pursuing for a long time. An expected payment, perhaps from someone, who is away, is a surprise.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): In your dealings with others be alert and keep your options open. Do not take work that is boring or you know little about. Avoid renewing an old association about work. There could be deception. Try not to worry too much about it. Keep a low profile. Minor tensions at home will be overcome with tact and understanding. Rash decisions or outburst will not solve the issue.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): Negotiations and discussions held today will go in your favor. You are on the upswing where money is concerned. Do not re-invest right now. Overseas influences are strong and very beneficial. However, there could be some unforeseen household expenses.

You will be happy in your present relationship. Though there will be several temptations in the form of another person seeking your attention.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): An agreement can easily be arrived at provided you shed your rigidity and be in a positive frame of mind. It will prove to be of mutual interest and both will benefit by it. Business will be normal but if you watch out and explore new sources it will develop much faster. You are now keen to improve your life style and reach a higher standard of living, which will require close co-operation of your mate.

CAPRICORN (December 21 January 19): Keep yourself occupied with routine work activities for you will benefit through your current job or enterprise. Home and family life is happy and an elder or a parent who was not keeping good health will now recover. The married will share perfect understanding and manage to steal a few moments together despite an extremely crowded schedule.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): An optimistic mood prevails and you will achieve wonders in all that you do. Good news concerning your work and career awaits you. Sudden travel plans may keep you on the move today. A close relative from out of town could be visiting you with some good news. The single will meet a person of great charm where there are possibilities of a future together.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20): You get a chance to succeed in your efforts to obtain vital contract. It necessitates close co-operation and trust with your partner. You will have to be practical and less emotional while taking a decision which conflicts with what you believe in and what you should do. Someone you know or lives nearby may suddenly take more interest in you or your activities. Be cordial and friendly but do not jump to conclusions.

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QUICK CROSSWORD 5174 ACROSS: 1 Foam (4) 4 A time some way away (6) 8 Something to spend in Afghanistan (3) 10 Help or support, especially in a criminal activity (4) 13 Field Marshal K.M. ___ : first Indian C-in-C of Indian Army? (8) 14 Joined together (7) 15 Loud quarrels or tiffs (6) 17 Outlines of dramatic settings (9) 21 Boxing great (3) 22 Stray in direction or deed (3) 23 Small light bed (3) 26 Having the form of a parabola (9) 27 Unlocked or unsealed or exposed (6) 28 Spoken (7) 32 Capital of Meghalaya (8) 34 Roman statesman, soldier and writer ? (4) 35 Past tense of do (3) 36 Inundations (6) 37 Instant (colloq) (4) DOWN: 1 Feign or pretend (4) 2 A grass-eating animal, the male of which has antlers (4) 3 Brownish purple (4) 5 Members of a monastic order ?

(6) 6 Mischievous fairy (3) 7 Danzig (6) 9 A boy or young man (3) 11 Real Madrid's arch rivals in short (5) 12 Singer Lopez (5) 15 Cold wind along the Adriatic Sea (4) 16 Fleece (4) 18 Model Macpherson (4) 19 Lip -__ : understand speech

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SUDOKU 2360 Sudoku is a number placing puzzle based on a 9x9 grid such several given numbers.To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every digit from 1 to 9 must appear in each of the nine vertical columns, in each of the nine horizontal rows and in each of the nine boxes.

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

Difficulty Level:

CRYPTOQUIP

Today’s clue: F equals G

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

20 23 24 25

inspite of being deaf ? (4) Like some vbs. (3) Trig. function (5) Lama land (5) In large amounts of quantity, in a way ? (4,2)

26 Pared (6) 28 And for the German (3) 29 Acronym heralding weekend (4) 30 Sitarist Shankar (4) 31 Take off hat or garment (4) 33 BSE deal (3)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Impels, 7 Calcutta, 8 Yama, 10 Quasar, 11 Argued, 14 Wen, 16 Iambs, 17 Sins, 19 Whang, 21 Young, 22 Henry, 23 Sing, 26 Ogres, 28 Rex, 29 Beards, 30 Verily, 31 Elia, 32 Srinagar, 33 Balder.

DOWN: 1 Iraqis, 2 Erases, 3 Scar, 4 Scoring, 5 Strum, 6 Hards, 8 Yawn, 9 Man, 12 Gag, 13 Ebsen, 15 Churl, 18 Image, 19 Won, 20 Any, 21 Yes dear, 22 Her, 23 Serial, 24 Ixia, 25 Geyser, 26 Obese, 27 Rapid, 28 Rel, 30 Verb.

IRREGULAR SUDOKU 2179 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

W L D L S

Y G D R W F M V R W A

C Q S M G N

J L L M

H G Z

M G

I Z S R W F

R M

J Q H

X R Y Y

Q F Q R W

H G Z S

U L

W G M

R W

Y R N L .

Yesterday’s solution: We should take care not to make the intellect our god; it has, of course, powerful muscles, but no personality

Afternoon WORD MINE

HEATHCLIFF

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M V Q M

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How many words of four or more letters can you make from the letters shown in today’s puzzle? In making a word, each letter may be used once only. Each word must contain the letter at the top of the pyramid. There should be at least one nine letter word.

Plurals, foreign words and proper names are not allowed.

Today’s ratings: 12 average; 14 good; 16 outstanding.

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GERMAN COACH LAUDS INDIAN HOCKEY PLAYERS SKILLS SPORTS

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UMBAI: Young Dabang Mumbai chief coach, Valentin Altenburg, today praised Indian hockey players for their skills and wished they could integrate those with tactical acumen of top teams like his native Germany and World Cup champions Australia to become world beaters.

"When I watch the Indian boys I am fascinated with their movement and skills.

When (former India captain) Viren (Rasquinha) and (V S) Vinaya came to Stuttgart in those days the whole (German) league was astonished with their capability in oneon-one situations," said Altenburg soon after taking over as coach of the Hockey India League franchise team.

"This is the strength which India has and German players will never ever reach that level. However, it is a little bit

Dabang Mumbai coach Valentin Altenburg of Germany supervises the team’s training session at the MHAL Stadium on Monday. Also with Altenburg is Viren Rasquinha - the Mumbai teams’ mentor. more complex than that. You need to have a certain athletic and tactical concept as a team.

"I think if you could combine tactical discipline and

systematic approach with smooth technical aspect of Indian hockey, that team will dominate the world for the next decade," said the 33year-old German.

Mihika, Maanav, Synora, Neev emerge champs

Winners of Poinsur Gymkhana-MSDTTA Promotional table tennis tournament.

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UMBAI: Unseeded Mihika Rohira created an upset when she downed second seeded Vidhi Shah to win the junior girls singles title in the Poinsur Gymkhana-MSDTTA Promotional table tennis tournament, held at Poinsur Gymkhana. Mihika, who had packed off top seeded Tanvita Thakur in the semi-finals was in good from as she beat Vidhi Shah 11-8, 10-12, 11-5 11-6.

Maanav Mehta showed aggression and control while beating Raaquib Merchant 11-8, 11-4, 11-8 in the junior

boys singles final, while second seeded Varun Sharma, rallied splendidly after trailing 1-2, to inflict another defeat on Raaquib Merchant, 6-11, 11-3, 8-11, 11-5, 13-11 in the junior boys singles final.

In the sub-junior girls singles, Synora D’Costa upset top seeded Vidhi Shah to claim the sub-junior girls title. Synora triumphed 6-11, 11-9, 11-9, 5-11, 13-11 while top seeded Neev Kapadia won the cadet boys singles final with a 11-9, 14-12, 11-4 win over Amol Paste.

Results: Jr girls singles (semifinals): Mihika Rohira bt Tanvita Thakur 16-18, 11-3, 11-4, 11-2; Vidhi Shah bt Ovi Kadam 116, 11-7, 11-5. (Final): Mihika Rohira bt Vidhi Shah 11-8, 10-12, 11-5, 11-6. Sub-jr girls singles (Semifinals): Vidhi Palak Shah bt Aastha Vasava 11-9, 11-3, 11-1; Synora D’Costa bt Ovi Kadam 11-8, 6-11, 14-12, 11-8. (Final): Synora D’Costa bt Vidhi Palak Shah 6-11, 11-9, 11-9, 5-11, 13-11. Jr boys singles (Final): Maanav Mehta bt Raaquib Merchant 11-8, 11-4, 118.Sub-jr boys singles: (Final): Varun Sharma bt Raaquib Merchant 6-11, 11-3, 8-11, 11-5, 13-11.

Cadet boys singles (Semifinals): Amol Paste bt Kshitij Kaulaskar 711, 7-11, 11-7, 11-6,14-12; Neev Kapadia bt Harshvardhan Datye 911, 11-2, 11-7, 5-11, 11-6.(Final): Neev Kapadia bt Amol Paste 11-9, 14-12, 11-4. Cadet girls singles (Semifinals): Shuchi Phansalkar Shaivi Balwatkar 11-8, 8-11, 11-4, 11-7; Hiya Mehta bt Mithali Sakpal 11-2, 11-1, 11-4. (Final): Shuchi Phansalkar bt Hiya Mehta 11-8, 11-3, 5-11,11-4. Midget boys singles (Final): Arsh Shaikh bt Vivaan Mohite 11-5, 11-8,9-11, 11-6. Midget girls singles (Final): Pearl Amalsadwalla bt Pahel Shah 11-5, 11-3, 11-3.

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UMBAI: Maharashtra earned their maiden win as they recorded a 76-65 win against Punjab in a men’s group-B league match of the Rs 5 lakh prize fund 10th Savio Cup All-India Basketball Tournament for men and women, sponsored by United Phosphorous and co-sponsored by Tridhaatu Realty Infra, at the Don Bosco High School basketball court, Matunga, on Monday evening. The Maharashtrians turned over a 1417 deficit in the first quarter to snatch a slender 27-26 lead

at the end of the first half.

Siddhant Shine with 20 points top-scored for Maharashtra and Amit Gahlot chipped in with 17 points while for the Punjab side Palpreet Singh scored 25 points and Gurinder Singh 14. This was the second successive defeat for Punjab.

Meanwhile, Bhavnagar Youngsters made a dream debut, by upsetting the applecart of fancied Punjab 6656 in a Men’s Group-B League match played under floodlights late Sunday evening.

The young side from the

state of Gujarat, got off to a rollicking start against the Punjabis, who arrived in Mumbai only on Sunday morning, by opening up a 20-6 lead at the end of the first quarter. The Bhavnagar team maintained their in the remaining three quarters to complete a deserving win.

Results: Men’s league (GroupB): Bhavnagar Youngsters 66 (Harpal Singh 22) beat Punjab 56 (Gurjinder Singh 16). Half-time: 31-24.

Maharashtra 76 (Siddhant Shinde 20, Amit Gahlot 17) beat Punjab 65 (Palpreet Singh 25, Gurinder Singh 14). Half-time: 27-26.

He also stressed on the importance of becoming mentally stronger as a tournament progresses, a trait which has helped teams like Germany.

"What has worked well for German hockey is that they have been able to get better as the tournament continues.

When they come and start a tournament they are not as strong as they are in the end.

So far, Australia and Germany are mentally very strong in important games, an aspect which should not be underestimated," he explained.

Looking ahead to the HIL commencing on January 22, Altenburg wanted his team members to play by wearing their hearts on their sleeves.

"I want to have a team that plays emotional hockey. I like players who play with a heart.

Already we have a good squad here. With the internationals coming in we have to orchestrate our concept.

We have a team with a few very young and promising talent. We also have a lot of very experienced players who

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had played lot of World Cups and international cups. I want their opinion of hockey to be integrated in our Dabang Mumbai concept."

Rasquinha, who is the franchise team's mentor, said the first goal of the team was to enter the semi finals of the six-team league. He felt the first two games, both at home at the Mahindra Stadium here, will be crucial ones. "We will have the full squad by the 15th. We play our first match on the 23rd. Our first target is to reach semi finals. We will take one step at a time. The first two games are very crucial. We first take on Jaypee Punjab Warriors which finished runner up last year and has a big Australian contingent most of them WC gold medalists. We will first concentrate on the first two matches," said the former India skipper.

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SPORTS

‘MINDSET HAS TO CHANGE WHILE

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OHANNESBURG: Destructive West Indies opener Chris Gayle launched a scathing attack on the country's Cricket Board and the national selectors for excluding allrounders Dwayne Bravo and Kieron Pollard from the World Cup squad, terming the move as "ridiculous".

The Clive Lloyd-led selection panel named a 15member squad for the upcoming 50-over showpiece event in Australia and New Zealand starting February 14. Gayle was far from happy by the omission of Bravo and Pollard. "How can those two guys not be in the team?" Gayle said in the post-match conference.

"To me it got to be like victimisation when you look at it towards those two guys.

Come on, guys. It is just ridiculous.

Come on.

Ridiculous. Really hurt.

Ridiculous. Honestly, it throws me off. We can only talk. We can express our feelings, which I'm doing at this point in time. The squad already is announced. It is just sad.

Lahiri voted 2014 Asian Tour Player of the year

KUALA LUMPUR: Anirban Lahiri has been voted the 2014 Players' Player of the Year for his successful exploits on the Asian Tour, where he won two titles and finished second on the Order of Merit.

The talented Indian won his first title outside of India when he eagled the 72nd hole at the CIMB Niaga Indonesian Masters before going on to claim his second win of the year at the Venetian Macau Open, which increased his tally to five Asian Tour titles.

In a highly successful season, Lahiri contended for the Asian Tour Order of Merit crown before losing out to David Lipsky of the United States, who sealed the win in the second last event on the 2014 Asian Tour season at the Thailand Golf Championship.

"It is a big batting line-up when you look at our team.

But it's just disappointing when you look at the 50over format - we won't be at our strongest," Gayle said.

"We don't have our strongest team without Pollard, nor Bravo. So that is actually sad for us. It is a really big blow for us to actually lose two key players, two key allrounders as well, very good in the outfield. I don't know what's the history behind it, but it is a ridiculous selection from my point of view."

Jason Holder has been appointed captain of the side with Marlon Samuels as his deputy and Gayle also finds a place but the exclusion of Pollard and Bravo is a a huge surprise.

"I don't know where our cricket is actually going to ...Where we are heading with this sort of situation. But it is really sad. Actually we won the [Twenty20] series with our best team and now there will be changes, with two of our biggest players in ODI cricket not involved in the 50-over format and the World Cup. It really hurts.”

EW DELHI: Former captain Anil Kumble has said that the mindset of the Indian cricket team management must change and there has to be a more flexible approach in selecting the bowlers in the playing XI on overseas tours.

The performance of the Indian bowlers in the recent four-Test series in Australia, which they lost 0-2, came for severe criticism, and Kumble felt "some portion of the criticism is justified".

"We have the quality of bowlers, it's just trying to see who can adjust to the Test format and then choosing your best four bowlers who you think can pick up 20 wickets, that's also been an issue," Kumble told 'ESPNcricinfo' in an interview.

Kumble said that there has to be flexibility in selecting XIs when on tour as it can't work on the theory of three seamers and one spinner every time.

"We have gone into this theory of three seamers and one spinner the moment we sit on an aircraft which travels more than seven hours - that's the mindset...If your 20 wickets are going to come with two spinners and two fast bowlers, so be it. If it comes with three spinners and one fast bowler so be it," India's highest wicket-taker in Test and ODI cricket, pointed out.

Citing the example of the Adelaide Test, where on a track known to favour the batsmen and assist spinners from halfway through the Test, India went in with a single spinner in Karn Sharma.

"So who got wickets for Australia then? If you look at the top two bowlers, it was one

Dravid backs Kohli as longterm Test captain

spinner and one fast bowler," said Kumble. Australian offspinner Nathan Lyon was the series' top wicket-taker with 23 wickets. Kumble said that excess of limited-over cricket, both ODIs and Twenty20s, have led to the Indian bowlers "not being that disciplined in their approach to bowling when it comes to Tests".

"You are constantly thinking of pre-empting a batsman because you think he will play this shot - that's what you do in one-day cricket. You are always guessing and trying to out-guess the batsman. In Test cricket you need to bowl line and length - it is that simple -

Kohli meets Federer, expresses awe

should I set? At the end of the day you know what balls to bowl and what fields to set, you have to be your own captain, you can't be saying 'Okay, set the field and tell me where to bowl and I will bowl.”

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A Day i'll never forget.

Greatness on and off the court. @rogerfederer Absolute legend. It was an absolute honour to meet my favourite athlete of all time tonight.

Thanks @rogerfederer and best of luck in the Australian open.

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YDNEY: His idol Sachin Tendulkar has often got clicked with Roger Federer during Wimbledon and today it was the turn of Indian cricket team's batting maestro Virat Kohli to meet the Swiss tennis legend.

"A Day i'll never forget.

Greatness on and off the court. @rogerfederer Absolute legend," Kohli tweeted after meeting Federer, a winner of a staggering 17 Grand Slams.

The Indian also posted a picture in which he is seen sharing the space with Federer. Kohli is just coming off a highly successful Test series against Australia Down Under where he amassed nearly 700 runs in four match. And Federer yesterday triumphed in the Brisbane Open, achieving a landmark 1000th win in the process.

It was not just the Indian

and keep repeating the same thing. That will only come with playing more of this format, and that will only come with what kind of an approach (you have) prior to heading off (on tour). "It's the simple thing that needs to be considered.

Test cricket is all about building pressure and how you can sustain it, the longer you can sustain the pressure, the more successful you can be," explained Kumble.The former leg-spinner said the Indian bowlers should "not look over their shoulder".

"You can't be looking over your shoulder and ask which ball should I bowl, what field

NEW DELHI: Batting legend Rahul Dravid has backed Virat Kohli to lead the Indian cricket team on a long- term basis, describing him as the ideal leader around whom the country can plan its Test future.

Kohli led the Indian side in two matches in the justconcluded Test series in Australia, which they lost 0-2, but Dravid said that the BCCI can keep faith in him as he can lead the team and also perform individually.

"I think it's early days for Virat. But he's shown that he can lead. One of the biggest pluses for me was his own performance in this series. Now we know that Virat's a shoo-in candidate for the captaincy, he's someone whom Indian cricket can plan long-term with, and that's what they should do," Dravid said.

"The worst thing would have been, for someone like Virat, who was the obvious successor to Mahendra Singh Dhoni, to have not performed and not been sure of his own place, which was one of the concerns after the tour of England. But that's not the case," he told ESPNcricinfo.

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Test team captain but the Australians also seemed to be in awe of Federer.

Steven Smith, Man of the Series in the four-match rubber against India, also got photographed with Federer.

"It was an absolute honour to meet my favourite athlete of all time tonight. Thanks

@rogerfederer and best of luck in the Australian open," Smith, who led Australia after the first Test following an injury to Michael Clarke, wrote on his twitter handle.

"Thanks Lleyton and @rogerfederer. 2 great guys and amazing athletes. #fast4," Smith said. The Aussie was being companied by his girlfriend.

MARATHON SMILES: Mithila Balse, Indian Cancer Society, Bollywood Actress Dia Mirza at a press conference for the Mumbai Marathon on Monday. Mirza will be run for Swades Foundation, a body that works at the grassroot level at empowering Rural India.

MESSI NETS 1, SETS UP 2 IN BARCA’S 3-1 WIN SPORTS

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ARCELONA: Lionel Messi scored one goal and set up two more for Neymar and Luis Suarez as Barcelona beat defending champion Atletico Madrid 31 on Sunday, rejuvenating its Spanish league title bid amid a chaotic week for the Catalan club.

Stifled by Atletico in six winless meetings last season, Messi shredded its vaunted defense with run after run, passing for Neymar to score in the 12th minute and for Suarez to double the lead at Camp Nou in the 35th.

Messi was guilty of also setting up Atletico's goal in the 57th when he fouled Jesus Gamez in the area, allowing Mario Mandzukic to score from the spot.

But the star forward finished off the visitors with a goal three minutes from time for his 25th goal in as many FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi duels for the ball against Atletico Madrid's goalkeeper Miguel Angel Moya during games this season.

Barcelona took control of the Spanish La Liga match at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona. second place, one point behind leader Real Madrid.

Elsewhere, Sevilla tight- Jorge "Coke" Andujar, mov- with a 2-1 win at Athletic BilAtletico in third trails the ened the race at the top with ing into fourth place two bao in its first victorious visit pacesetters by four. Madrid a 2-0 win at Almeria thanks to points behind Atletico. to the Basque club after 20 still has a game in hand. goals by Vicente Iborra and Elche moved off last place trips. Granada fell to the bot-

tom of the standings after a 14th straight game without a win following its 1-1 draw at home with Real Sociedad.

Eight months ago Atletico won the league title in a winner-takes-all finale at Camp Nou, whose fans ended up honoring the victors while jeering their own team.

On Sunday, it was "Messi!

Messi!" that rang out after Suarez's goal. Barcelona has had one of its most tumultuous weeks in recent memory after it lost its appeal of a one-year transfer ban for violating FIFA's rules for registering youth players.

That blow was followed by the firing of ports director on Monday and president Josep Bartomeu announcing the club would hold early elections after this season. Rumors were also swirling that coach Luis Enrique could be the next to go, including speculation that his relationship with Messi had soured.

But Messi and his teammates pushed those troubles aside for its second lopsided win in four days after thrashing Elche 5-0 in the Copa del

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Rey on Thursday.

Messi was awarded a trophy by the Spanish league before kickoff for breaking Telmo Zarra's all-time scoring record in November that had stood at 251 goals since 1955.

Messi then proceeded to wreak havoc with repeated dribbles into the thick of Atletico's area.

He unlocked the defense with a burst of speed before his short cross eventually fell to Neymar after Suarez couldn't control it for the Brazil striker to toe past goalkeeper Miguel Moya's reach.

With Barcelona pressing for a second goal, Atletico turned up its physicality with hard fouls on both Neymar and Messi. Neymar spent five minutes on the sideline having a bloody right ankle tended to after Jose Gimenez's tackle, and Jesus Gamez was booked for sending Messi tumbling to the turf. But Suarez got his second goal in 10 league matches after Messi sprinted with the ball at his feet for half the pitch and passed to the striker.

I am motivated by excellence: Leander Paes

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HENNAI: The passion to achieve excellence everyday is what motivates Leander Paes the most and the ageless wonder's mantra in life is to focus on positives.

In an exclusive chat with PTI, the 41-year-old tennis legend explained how he keeps himself motivated to come on to the courts everyday and produce magnificent results.

"I am motivated by excellence. And motivated by to be being the best every day and every department of my life as a son, patriot, and athlete and as a father. What drives me is that I find every day that I can get better.

Even when I am going to be 42 in six months time, I want to keep improving. I want to be the best every day and in every department," Paes said The winner of 12 Grand Slam titles said there will be always be difficult circumstances in life but the key was to focus on the bright side.

"The obstacles are out of your control but what you can really control is the way you react to it. The way you deal with it. What is the use of getting angry…feeling depressed, it does not solve anything. At the end of the day my racquet does the talking. There is no reason to get down.

"In our country you are going to have lot of adversity.

For me, the way I live my life is the values in life and ethics. The way I have been brought up with.

"That is something in

I am motivated by excellence. And motivated by being the best every day and every department of my life as a son, patriot, and athlete and as a father. What drives me is that I find every day that I can get better. Even when I am going to be 42 in six months time, I want to keep improving.

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which I believe very strongly.

I will fight for what I believe in. I always go for the truth.

But at the same time you have to be tactful in dealing with adversities," he said When asked to cite an example how he overcame

hardships in life according to his philosophy, Paes recalled the days when he encountered a life-threatening brain tumour.

"Yes, there were times when I felt the adversity is so much and why. Then you

also realise that you are so blessed. You should remember that I had come from a place where I had a tumour in the head and I was given only six months to live. So, when you come back from a space like that you realise that what are the important things in life and it is very clear. And, in that where I choose to live in." Paes said he does not give much importance to his critics.

"For every one person, that is negative (for me), I probably got millions of people who are positive. So, why worry about that one person, when you got million other people are positive. I listen to critics but also see if it is correct or wrong."

Talking about future of Indian tennis, Paes was of the view surely the numbers of players has gone up but India need better players.

"Earlier, it used to be only me or two three other guys.

Now there are 15 or 20 guys are playing, who are close to each other on ATP ranking.

But, I still feel that to play at the top levels you can easily differentiate between the best and everybody who is around 200 or three hundred in the world and then you can differentiate the guys in the top 10 or 20.

"I think that all of us have a lot of improving to do. All of us have to work on our games. But really the numbers have grown and now we need to keep getting the quality better. There is no reason as to why you cannot do it here. Just the work ethics, we all need to keep improving."

Have to earn awards and not hanker after them: Advani K

OLKATA: Criticising the recent furore over Padma Bhushan, ace Indian cueist Pankaj Advani said one must let the performance do the talking and not hanker after such government awards.

"I would never go out and protest, you have to earn such awards and do not hanker for it. I'm also waiting for the decision," Advani, a 10-time world snooker and billiards title winner, told reporters on the sidelines of the National Billiards & Snooker Championships here. "We cannot demand recognition, we cannot

demand certain things from the government or public. We are here to do our job. We love playing and and doing our best. If you let your performance do the talking -- in any sport -- you will get it one day or other."

Confirming that he also has been nominated for the third highest civilian award, Advani said: "Just as you're asking I would like to say that my application is also gone and if the government thinks I don't deserve it then so be it. I'm sure the government has certain processes in place."

Uthappa ready to make a big impression in HIL NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh Wizards’ forward S K Uthappa is looking to putting up a good show and making it to the finals for his team this season.

"I am looking to push a bit harder this year and make it to the top two and eventually emerge as the winners of the league. Not only it's a good learning experience for us, but a great opportunity for every player to be a part of this league," said Uthappa. In the first edition of the league, Uthappa showcased his talent and ability, and helped the

Uttar Pradesh-based franchisee claim the third spot.

In the second season, the 23year old player played with more maturity and got his name featured in the list of the 'Man of the Match'.With all the experience and skill set developed in the upcoming league, Uthappa is striving hard not to miss any scoring opportunities.

"I am sure it will be a great season of Hero Hockey India League 2015. We not only have some of the best players from the world but also the top coaches.”

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