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Mumbai police prosecutes Ind MLA Bachchu Kadu sans sanction, but approaches Speaker 'for permission' in case of Congress MLA Kripashankar Singh, reveals RTI query

By Philip Varghese

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ust like during the British rule, the law now seems to apply differently in different states in matters of criminal prosecution. This is what Right to Information (RTI) activist Anil Galgali learned from the replies by the Mumbai police, received under the RTI Act. While the Mumbai Police straight away preferred to prosecute independent MLA Bachchu Kadu, they chose to act in a completely contradictory manner in the matter of Congress MLA Kripashankar Singh. The Assembly Speaker denied permission to prosecute Kripashankar Singh recently.

Galgali wrote to the Mum-

bai Police under the RTI to find out in how many cases they have prosecuted in three instances: after receiving permission, without permission and after permission from the Assembly Speaker. In a reply by the Marine Drive police station, Senior Police Inspector admitted that it prosecuted MLA Kadu in an offence registered under sections 332, 353 of the IPC without permission from the Assembly Speaker.

“The act of MLA Kadu was not in the discharge of his official duty as it amounted to assaulting a government servant. The same principle should have been applied in the case of MLA Kri-

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pashankar Singh, whose alleged act of amassing disproportionate wealth does not fall in the purview of ‘discharge of duty’,” said Galgali.

He further added, “A catena of judgments by the Higher Judiciary confers sufficient liberty upon investigating agencies to prosecute public servants without sanction. The Bombay High Court division bench, headed by C J Mohit Shah, had delivered an in-depth verdict indicting Singh along with his family members for amassing unaccounted wealth exceeding crores of rupees. The Apex Court too, turning down Singh’s plea against the Bombay High Court order, had directed the SIT headed by the Mumbai Police Commissioner to proceed with prosecution of Singh and others. The doctrine of the ‘law of equality’ should be adhered to by the Mumbai Police.”

When asked about the RTI reply, Mumbai police spokesperson and Deputy Commissioner of Police Mahesh Patil said, “I will have to check the legality of prosecution in both the cases and the charges against them. Under the IPC, however, they can be prosecuted without sanction.” philip.varghese@afternoondc.in

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The patient, a banker, came to Mumbai all the way from Shimla for undergoing treatment after he suddenly lost vision

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he case of Mukesh Ranjan, a 35-year-old banker from Dharampur in Shimla, is a miracle, said Dr Prof S Natarajan, Chairman and Managing Director, AdityaJyot Eye Hospital, because the prognosis in a unique case like this is faster than the doctor has himself seen or heard of.

Mukesh, who is a branch manager in a well-known bank, one fine day, suddenly lost his vision.

“It was July 1 and I had worked hard on the previous day as it was the bank's closing period. I was going through certain documents when suddenly I could not see. I was shocked and did not know

Schools across Mumbai are arranging picnics without seeking right permissions from the education department; they get around this lapse by making students and parents sign indemnity forms absolving them of all responsibility

what to do. I immediately rushed to a nearby hospital and then I was referred to Post Graduation Institute of Medical Education, Chandigarh where I was diagnosed with Bilateral symmetrical Retinal Detachment. On being asked about the next course of action with regard to the treatment and the possibility of my vision being restored, I was not given a satisfactory reply.

So I called up my sister who lives here (Mumbai) and she asked me to fly down for treatment,” said Mukesh.

Speaking about Mukesh's case, Dr Natarajan said, “What is unique about this case is that both his eyes Dr Prof S Natarajan, Chairman and had a great retinal tear that are sym- Managing Director, AdityaJyot Eye Hospital metrical with total retina detach- (left) with Mukesh Ranjan

the state education department or the education inspector to arrange a school picnic. Schools have to inform the department about the picnic spots and safety measures.

Schools avoid taking these permissions and risk the lives of their students. The education department should take strict action against such schools.”

Nare also stated that schools now hand over the picnic contracts to private agencies who make complete arrangements for the picnics, but ig-

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his seems like an odd time to plan a picnic in Mumbai, considering the might of the monsoon.

However, there actually are several schools planning short trips to spots around the city without obtaining the necessary permissions from the education department. This has left the department in the dark about where these schools are taking the According to the rules of the state children and the safety measures at education department, a school has the picnic spots. to seek prior permission from the department or from the education inspectors, informing them about the location of the picnic and the

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safety measures taken, before making arrangements for the picnic.

Uday Nare, a senior teacher at Hansraj Morarji Public School, Andheri (W), said, “As per the rules, schools have to get permission from

Once a student opts to go for the picnic, the schools issues an indemnity form to the children, to be signed by the parents, which states that the school will not be responsible for any harm or injury that make come to the student during the trip.

nore the rules set by the department.

Last year, a school bus returning from a picnic had met with an accident. Fortunately, there were no serious injuries.

In an another instance, after a major accident had taken place at a famous amusement part where the roller coaster collapsed, seriously injuring the riders, many schools cancelled their trips to this spot.

The ADC spoke to B Mane, an education inspector, who said, “Schools are not seeking permissions for their picnics. They do not inform the department about the arrangements of the picnic and the safety measures. Parents should verify permissions from the schools and only then send their child on these trips. Once the education department gets complaints from parents about such issues, the department will takes serious steps against the offending schools.”

CR to initiate survey of weak buildings

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Such a shrewd shopkeeper!

He sells all those post-budget cheaper things at the pre-budget higher rates.

gery. But here, it took just one day.

He does not need distant vision glasses. The need for near vision glasses is also temporary.”

Mukesh is all set to undergo a surgery on his left eye this week.

“I had actually lost hope of getting back my eyesight. I came to the hospital, assisted by two attendants and was unable to see anything and do things on my own. Now, after undergoing the surgery in the right eye, I am extremely happy that I am able to walk around and do things on my own without any assistance.

Now, my hope is back that after my second surgery, I will be completely normal and can join my work as a branch manager by next month,” said Mukesh.

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ment. He lost his eyesight simultaneously in both eyes and it was all sudden.”

Mukesh, who came to Mumbai on July 6, was operated by Dr Natarajan on July 8. Mukesh underwent an hour-and-a-half long surgery for his right eye where all the standard procedures were put together to repair the detached retina.

What happened after the surgery was a surprise not only for Mukesh but also for Dr Natarajan himself.

“The very next day after the surgery, Mukesh was able to see, read, walk and be as normal as any other person with normal vision in his right eye. This is nothing short of a miracle. In such cases, we give glasses after six weeks of the sur-

fter the demolition of the Thorat House, a British-era building at Sandhurst Road station, on safety grounds, the Central Railways (CR) now plans to survey all structures and boundary walls along the railways lines in the city and the suburbs.

After the Thorat House issue, the CR has come to appreciate the threat that old and dilapidated buildings along the railway tracks – central and harbour – pose to the safety of passengers and railway property.

A team of experts will study the

foundation and structure of buildings and classify them as a potential threat or safe.

A list of buildings which are prima facie found weak will be made and given to all concerned authorities, including the state government, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) and others.

A Central Railways official said, “The Railways appreciates the safety and concerns of the tens of thousands of passengers who commute by trains. We are planning to study which structures can pose a danger to them.”

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Elderly woman drowns in sea at Marine Drive

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n elderly woman on Monday drowned in the sea when a massive tide lashed the city shore.

The woman, believed to be in her 60s, was swept into the sea at Marine Drive while she was standing on the promenade at the time of high tide, officials of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.

"The elderly woman was on the promenade, watching the waves lash the shore, when she suddenly lost her balance and a strong current pulled her inside the waters before she could react," a civic official told PTI. The BMC has asked people to stay away from the

waters in view of the high tides of more than 4.50 metres in height expected in the Arabian Sea during this week.

According to Marine Drive Police, the deceased is yet to be identified and the body has been taken to Gokuldas Tejpal (GT) hospital for postmortem.

BMC had previously said that six teams were formed to patrol sensitive areas in the metropolis during time of high tides. Each team will comprise members of fire brigade personnel, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and lifeguards.

The teams, comprising of 15 members each, have been deployed in areas like Girgaum, Dadar, Juhu, Versova, Aksa beach, Gorai beach and Chowpatty beach, where large crowds frequent the area during monsoons.

Clockwise: Rescuers retrieve the body of the woman, which is put into an ambulance as bystanders get splashed by waves. The tired rescue team members drinking water.

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C-14777 I have changed my name from Mrs. Helen Griselda Fernandes to Mrs. Gracy Helen Fernandes as per Affidavit dated 01.07.2014.

C-14778 I have changed my name from Lahrilal Kalulal Taleshra to Lahrilal Kalulal Jain as per Affidavit dated 24/6/2014.

C-14779 I have changed my name from Mohd Afsar Sultan S/O Mohamed Usman to Afsar Khan S/O Mohamed Usman as per Affidavit dated 12/7/2014.

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C-14782 I have changed my name from Imtiyaz Abdul Rehman to Mr. Imtiyaz Abdul Rehman Khan as per Affidavit for Deed Poll dated 14/07/2014.

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C-14786 I have changed my name from Shania Barlow, to ‘Shania Lisa Barlow’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 14/07/2014.

C-14787 I have changed my name from Shaban Nusrat Ali, to ‘Shaban Nasrat Ali Shaikh’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 14/07/2014.

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I, Nareshkumar Jadavbhai Dhola have changed my Son’s name from Varshilkumar Nareshbhai Dhola, to ‘Varshil Nareshkumar Dhola’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 27/06/2014.

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C-14794 I have changed my name from Miten Bharat Khimsariya to Miten Bharat Shah as per Gazette No. (U – 100745).

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C-14817 Mr. Kannan Swaminathan Mudliyar and Mrs. Rethnadevi Kannan Mudliyar have changed their minor Daughter name from K. Sneha D/o. S. Kannan to Sneha Kannan Mudliyar by virtue of Deed Poll Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Nareshkumar Sirwani to Naresh Sirwani by virtue of Deed Poll Affidavit.

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he Christian residents of villages around Vile Parle (W) protested on Monday after they noticed that a holy cross situated on S V Road in the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) compound, a short distance from the Santacruz Bus Depot, had been vandalised by unknown miscreants on Monday morning, for the second time.

On the basis of suspicion, one youth has been detained by the police for investigation.

According to the residents, the statue of Jesus Christ on the cross had been completely broken and the limbs have been hacked off. A lot of devotees gathered at the site

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had sent the statue to the Forensic Science Lab for further testing.

The cross is over a 100 years old and is the center of faith for many Christians and also non-Christians in the locality.

The holy crosses are revered by the Christian community and have immense religious sentiments attached to them. That apart, these crosses also are heritage structures.

Residents in this locality claimed that the incident came to light at around 7.30 dalised by unknown miscre- am, and the news spread The faithful gather in prayer before the damaged statue of Jesus Christ, ants and the accused are yet throughout the Christian in the compound of the LIC office on S.V. Road, at Vile Parle, yesterday. to be arrested in that case. community. Resident Nicolas In the December case, the Almeda said, “We were to protest and later lodged an station. On December 15, Santacruz police had decided shocked to learn about the FIR at the Santacruz police 2013, the same cross was van- to call fingerprint experts and incident. Hundreds of people assembled at the site after

they heard that someone had broken the statue.”

Another resident expressed fear about the other crosses in the locality saying, “In our gaothan, there are crosses at many corners and junctions.

We are now worried about their safety. We are an extremely peaceful community and authorities should ensure that this kind of incidents should not happen again.”

Santacruz Police station Senior Inspector Padmakar Chavan said, “It is possible that some people may be trying to incite communal disturbance. An FIR has been lodged and a youth has been taken into custody. We are doing the investigation but cannot reveal the youth's name or identity.”

SETU sub-office reopens in Bhayandar

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week after the ADC carried a news report (dated July 7 – Setu sub-office shut down) regarding the abrupt closure of the only SETU SubOffice in Bhayandar, the district administration sensed the gravity of the situation and resumed services from Monday morning.

Considered to be an 'electronic bridge' between the common man and government agencies to procure various documents, the only SETU sub-office operating

from the community hall building in Bhayandar (W) had been permanently shut down from July 3.

The abrupt closure followed orders from the state government authorities coupled by standing instructions from the District Collector.

Even as the closure was said to be a step towards centralising SETU operations across the state, the local populace were up in arms against the decision, prompting local

leaders, including Shiv Sena legislator Pratap Sarnaik, former MP Sanjeev Naik and NCP leader Rohit Suvarna, to take up the issue.

Sarnaik had even threatened to launch an agitation if services were not restored immediately.

“As of now, document dispensing services at this suboffice have been extended for a period of two months,” confirmed a senior revenue officer. Launched in 2012, the e-governance of the ambi-

tious SETU project ensured that people had access to various documents or certification needed from the government, either at the click of a button on a personal computer or personal delivery of documents at the SETU sub-office within 15 days.

Applicants living in Mira Bhayandar can once again get documents, including caste certificates, domicile certificates, senior citizen cards, income certificates and non-creamy layer certificates, from the SETU sub-office in Bhayandar.

Rogue drivers of LTT Ply rickety autos and taxis and continue to fleece passengers in connivance with cops

By Tariq Khan

Govandi, an auto driver demanded Rs.200 against the normal fare of Rs.40 rrogant auto and taxi drivers, in con- or Rs.45. Most drivers do the same. It is nivance with cops, continue to only after walking for a kilometer that I brazenly fleece passengers at Kurla Ter- was able to catch an auto which charged minus, by either refusing to ply or by the normal fare,” lamented Hussain overcharging them even for short dis- Khan, a Govandi resident, who had tance. Most of these taxis and autos are landed at LT Terminus from Azamgarh. junks and ready for the scrap heap, and Another passenger, Mumtaz Wanu, the drivers do not have even proper li- who came in from Lucknow, revealed censes and badges, allege passengers. that when he went to check the tariff list “These drivers overcharge gullible inside the station, it was blackened by passengers exorbitantly in connivance paint, and the hoarding was torn off. “I with police constables. These constables wanted to reach Byculla, but a taxi are either from the railway or the traffic driver demanded Rs.500, which was just police,” said a source. too much,” added Mumtaz.

Despite several measures taken The constables at the terminus do not against these rogue autos, taxi drivers by offer any help even if passengers apthe RTO, illegal activities at Lokmanya proach them with grievances, alleged Tilak Terminus continue unabated. the source. They, in turn, just tell pas“From LT Terminus to Gautam Nagar in sengers to pay the fare. Khan Samim

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Banu, who reached the terminus to pick up his relatives arriving from Kanpur, complained, “From Kurla Terminus to Sion, an auto driver demanded Rs.300 while a taxi driver asked for Rs.400.

When I approached a police constable, he did not bother to help me.” The source revealed that, per trip, these constables are paid Rs.50 by these drivers.

When ADC spoke to V B Bhujbal, the senior police inspector of traffic police, who said, “The LTT area premises falls under several authorities. If we all work in tandem, then only auto and taxi menace can be solved. I approached railway traffic and RPF authorities at LTT and apprised them about having proper coordination. We are in the process of starting a minibus shuttle service from LTT to Kurla (East) station premises to curb the rogue auto and taxi driver menace.”

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06 CHANGE OF NAME I have changed my name from Chandrala Shailesh Desai to Chanda Shailesh Desai as per Affidavit C-14835 I have changed my name from Jacob Basil to Jacob Joseph Basil Kurizingal as per Affidavit C-14836 I have changed my name from Joseph Basil to Joseph Basil Kurizingal as per Affidavit C-14837 I have changed my name from July Basil to Juliee Joseph Basil Kurizingal as per Affidavit C-14838 I have changed my name from Molly Joseph Basil to Molly Joseph Basil Kurizingal as per Affidavit C-14839 I have changed my name from Navrng Ramkisn Katwale to Navrang Katwale as per Affidavit C-14840 I have changed my name from Mobeen Moulali Shaikh to Mubeen Moulali Shaikh as per Affidavit C-14841 I have changed my name from Rukhsar Mohammad Hanif Multani to Multani Rukhsaar Mohammad Hanif as per Affidavit C-14842 I have changed my name from Rubeena Ismail Solkar to Rubina Ismail Solkar as per Affidavit C-14843 I have changed my name from Catherine Joseph Almeida to Pallavi Pravin Gavankar as per Affidavit C-14844 I have changed my name from Trupti Prabhakar Patil to Vaibhavee Vandesh Mahale as per Affidavit C-14845 I have changed my name from Kevalchand Jyotmudia Jain to Ghewarchand Jyotmudia Jain as per Affidavit C-14846 I have changed my name from Rukhsana Bano Gulam Rasul Ghanchi to Rukhsana Mohammed Iqbal as per Affidavit C-14847 I have changed my name from Savitha Joshi to Savita Rajiv Joshi as per Affidavit C-14848 I have changed my name from Hiral Shailesh Dewani to Hiral Shailesh Devani as per Affidavit C-14849 I have changed my name from Shailesh Kumar Dewani to Shailesh Manilal Devani as per Affidavit C-14850 I have changed my name from Neel Shailesh Kumar Dewani to Neel Shailesh Devani as per Affidavit C-14851 I have changed my name from Shailesh Kumar Manilal Dewani to Shailesh Manilal Devani as per Affidavit C-14852

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CLASSIFIEDS I have changed my name from Hiral Shailesh Kumar Dewani to Hiral Shailesh Devani as per Affidavit C-14853 I have changed my name from Nancy Shailesh Kumar Dewani to Nancy Shailesh Devani as per Affidavit C-14854 I have changed my name from Prakash Gangaram Tonape to Prakash Gangaram Tonpe as per Affidavit C-14855 I have changed my name from Madhuri Thakurdas Jamnani to Sangeeta Pitamber Bhatia as per Affidavit C-14856 I have changed my name from Jayshreeben Chandulal Panchal to Jayshree Pravin Panchal as per Affidavit C-14857 I have changed my name from Bakamma Gopal Nair to Bhagyamma Bhagwandas Nair as per Affidavit C-14858 I have changed my name from Om Prakash Joshi to Omie Gopal Dutt Joshi as per Affidavit C-14859 I have changed my name from Sushila Chanbas Kamble to Sushila Chanabas Kamble as per Affidavit C-14860

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I have changed my name from Surendranath to Surendranath Kurup Govinda Pillai as per deed poll Affidavit No. KX 088626 C-14871 I have changed my name from Varalakshmi Maheshwaran to Varalakshmi Maheshwaran Sreevats as per Affidavit No. KX 088618 C-14872 I have changed my name from Padmakumar Neelakanta Pillai to Nair Padmakumar Neelakanta as per deed poll Affidavit C-14873 I have changed my name from Mabel Rosa Pais to Mabel Pais as per Affidavit C-14874

I have changed my name from Sarmista Girdharlal Saxena to Seema Kiran Kothari as per Affidavit C-14868 I have changed my name from Karthik Ramasubrahmanian to Kartik Ramasubrahmanian Noorni as per Affidavit C-14869 I have changed my name from Aathira S Nath @ Aathira S Pillai to Aathira Surendranath Pillai as per deed poll Affidavit No. KX 088625 C-14870

I have changed my name from Ganeshwararao Duryodhnarao Chitthula to Ganeshrao Duryodhnarao Chichula as per Affidavit C-14892

I have changed my name from Manjukumari Ashok Jain to Manju Ashok Jain as per Affidavit C-14910

I have changed my name from Naseem Ayub Khan to Nasim Ayub Khan as per Affidavit C-14928

I have changed my name from Vinida Mohandas Mohandasan to Vinida Mohandas as per Affidavit C-14893

I have changed my name from Keshidevi Hariprasad Jadli to Keshidevi Hariprasad Jetley as per Affidavit C-14896

I have changed my name from Julie Joseph to Julie Joseph Kuthokathen as per Affidavit C-14878

I have changed my name from Vinodray Vejani to Vinodrai Shah as per Affidavit C-14881

I have changed my name from Gautamchand Misrimal to Gautam Mishrimal Jain as per Affidavit C-14867

I have changed my name from Mr. D.K.Roy to Mr. Debangsu Kumar Roy as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Sunil Shyam Sohade to Sunil Shyam Shohade as per Affidavit C-14877

I have changed my name from Girishkumar Odhavji Babaria to Girish Odhavji Babaria as per Affidavit C-14863

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I have changed my name from Nirmal Kanta to Nirmal Kanta Rajkumar Lahoria as per Affidavit C-14909

I have changed my name from Blakrishna Vishnu Gujar to Balkrishna Vishnu Doshi as per Affidavit C-14895

I have changed my name from Manishkumar Vinodray Vejani to Manish Vinodrai Shah as per Affidavit C-14880

I have changed my name from Hasmukhbhai Kawa to Hasmukh Kawa as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Laxmipriya Biswal to Laxmipriya Mohanty as per Affidavit C-14891

I have changed my name from Siby Abraham to Siby Abraham Kochuputhentharayil Chacko as per Affidavit C-14876

I have changed my name from Mumtaz Essabhai Mohidin to Meena Mahendra Vaghela as per Affidavit C-14862

I have changed my name from Pravinaben Savjibhai Parmar to Pravina Hasmukh Kawa as per Affidavit C-14865

I have changed my name from Juwerya Haroon Rashid Parkar to Juveriya Shamshuddin Parkar as per Affidavit C-14926

I have changed my name from Masood Shaikh Hasan Shaikh to Masood Shaikh as per Affidavit C-14875

I have changed my name from Mukeshkumar Mangilal Jain to Mukesh Mangilal Jain as per Affidavit C-14879

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I have changed my name from Anthony Franciuis Putadu to Anthony Luis Furtadu as per Affidavit C-14908

I have changed my name from Manajakatil Mohandasan to Mohandas Velayudhan Manjanamkattil as per Affidavit C-14894

I have changed my name from Chanbas Shankar Kamble to Chanabas Shankar Kamble as per Affidavit C-14861

I have changed my name from Samata Shantaram Mundak to Manasi Baneshwar Kamath as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Kanakkumar Tulsidas Damania to Kanak Tulsidas Damania as per Affidavit C-14890

I have changed my name from Rajeshkumar Vinodray Vejani to Rajesh Vinodrai Shah as per Affidavit C-14882 I have changed my name from Piyushkumar Mot Ilal Shah to Piyush Motilal Morkhiya as per Affidavit C-14883 I have changed my name from Manilal Machhi to Maniram Machhi as per Affidavit C-14884 I have changed my name from Ankita to Ankitha Maskara as per Affidavit C-14885 I have changed my name from Gopalkrishna Tukaram to Gopal Tukaram Kambli as per Affidavit C-14886 I have changed my name from Bharmi to Bharti Vilas Koli as per Affidavit C-14887 I have changed my name from Preksha to Prayksha Maskara as per Affidavit C-14888 I have changed my name from Minu Devraj Jain to Minu Devraj Mehta as per Affidavit C-14889

I have changed my name from Moaaz Ahmed Abrar Ahmed to Moaaz Ahmed Abrar Ahmed Shaikh as per Affidavit C-14897 I have changed my name from Rosa to Rissy Charly Chitteth as per Affidavit C-14898 I have changed my name from Soni Sadanandan Kakkanadan to Soni Babu as per Affidavit C-14899 I have changed my name from Rashmikanta Pradhan to Rashmikant Pradhan as per Affidavit C-14900 I have changed my name from Mahendrakumar Vallabhji Pasad to Mahendra Vallabhji Pasad as per Affidavit C-14901 I have changed my name from Hariprasad Kewalram Jadli to Hariprasad Kewalram Jetley as per Affidavit C-14902 I have changed my name from Ishwarlal Shankar Maru to Ishwar Shankar Maru as per Affidavit C-14903 I have changed my name from Pramod Haribhau Mhamunkar to Pramod Hariram Mhamunkar as per Affidavit C-14904 I have changed my name from Mohd Akbar Mohd Mumtaz Ansari to Akbar Mumtaz Ansari as per Affidavit C-14905 I have changed my name from Valerian Kaulighar to Velerin Kaulighar as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Zamir Badruddin Charniya to Jamir Badruddin Charniya as per Affidavit C-14911 I have changed my name from A Monirajan to Money Rajan as per Affidavit C-14912 I have changed my name from Sirumaler Ozhi to Siru Malar Ozhi Money Rajan as per Affidavit C-14913 I have changed my name from Udaykumar Nilkanth Risodkar to Uday Nilkanth Risodkar as per Affidavit C-14914 I have changed my name from Champaben Mavji Ramji Chavda to Champa Mulji Koli as per Affidavit C-14915 I have changed my name from Prakash Kumar Jitendra Jha to Prakash Jitendra Jha as per Affidavit C-14916 I have changed my name from Jayram Chaturgun Sahu to Jayram Chaturgun Shahu as per Affidavit C-14917 I have changed my name from Akabar Akhtar Hussain to Akbar Hussain Sayed as per Affidavit C-14918 I have changed my name from Laxmichandra K. Thakur to Laxman Kishan Chand as per Affidavit dated: 12.07.2014.

C-14919 I have changed my name from Manjuladevi Laxmichandra Thakur to Manju Laxman Chand as per Affidavit dated: 12.07.2014.

C-14920 I have changed my name from Prabhakar Harischandra Brid to Prabhakar Harishchandra Brid as per Affidavit.

C-14921 I have changed my name from Mohammed Suriya Toufiq to Mohammed Toufiq as per Affidavit C-14922 I have changed my name from Mashak Sahab Basha Vadiwale to Mohammed Mashak Bashumiya Shaikh as per Affidavit C-14923

C-14906

I have changed my name from Basha Vadiwale to Bashumiya Shaikh as per Affidavit C-14924

I have changed my name from Clemi Valerian Kaulighar to Clamy Velerin Kaulighar as per Affidavit C-14907

I have changed my name from Irfan Ahmad Israr Ahmad to Irfan Ahmad Israr Ahmad Salmani as per Affidavit C-14925

C-14927

We, Nasim Ayub Khan And Shabana Nasim Khan have changed our minor son's name from Shaynawaz Nasim Khan to Shahnawaz Nasim Khan as per Affidavit C-14929 I have changed my name from Shahazad Syed Sarfaraz Syed to Shahzad Ali Sayyed as per Affidavit C-14930 I have changed my name from Rahimun to Rahimunnisa Shahzad Ali Sayyed as per Affidavit C-14931 I have changed my name from Javid Nawab Khan to Javed Nawab Khan as per Affidavit C-14932 I have changed my name from Kishanlal Pannalal Soni to Kishan Pannalal Soni as per Affidavit C-14933 I have changed my name from Santan Mascarenhas to Santana Antonio Mascarenhas as per Affidavit C-14934 I have changed my name from Egnesia Maria Fatima Mascarenhas to Maria Mascarenhas as per Affidavit C-14935 I have changed my name from Nikitaben Bhupatray Mahetaliya to Nikita Chirag Botadara as per Affidavit C-14936 I have changed my name from Honaji Vasant Mhapsekar to Vinayak Vasant Mhapsekar as per Affidavit C-14937 I have changed my name from Mrs.Ganesheth Vishwanath Kode to Mrs.Leena Kode as per Affidavit C-14938 I have changed my name from Asha Roy to Asha Roy Mathew as per Affidavit C-14939 I have changed my name from Roy to Roy Mathew as per Affidavit C-14940 I have changed my name from Shankerbhai Mahadev Mitna to Shankar Mahadev Patel as per Affidavit C-14941 I have changed my name from Babiben Shankerbhai Mitna to Bebi Shankar Patel as per Affidavit C-14942 I have changed my name from Nagin Somabhai Daherikar to Naginbhai Somabhai Daherikar as per Affidavit C-14943

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Corruption among cops

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Arrest of three police officials for bribery points to rot being widespread, feel city's former top cops

By Neel Shah

to avoid such cases. Also, awareness is being created he arrest of three police within the entire police deofficials attached with partment to prevent such the same police station cases.” within a fortnight for deNot many strong steps are manding and accepting currently being taken by the bribes has made apparent police, believe several former the mass corruption in the top cops, who said that the city's police department. situation was better previSub-inspector Deepak ously.

Tonde, sub-inspector Shama While talking to the ADC, Sayyed and constable Ra- IPS-turned-lawyer Y P Singh makant Revandkar from Mal- said, “After the trap of a police wani police station were officer, the in-charge of the arrested by Mumbai's Anti concerned police station or Corruption Bureau (ACB) the unit should either be earlier this month. DCP (En- transferred or an inquiry forcement) Mahesh Patil, should be initiated against who is also the spokesperson him.” of the Mumbai police, said, In fact, former top-cop “In such a situation, a warn- Julio Rebeiro went a step ing is given to all the police ahead and said, “Corruption officers to stop demanding is widely taking place these and accepting bribes. In this days and it has reached the regard, a meeting is also held roots of the entire system. to inform the police officers There are several senior offi-

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cers who are also involved in taking bribes. This can only be stopped if the senior officers are given the powers of transferring the cops and selecting the cops to head the police station and the units, as these powers are with the politicians unlike earlier. Due to this, most cops have links with politicians and they know how to tackle such situations by using their political clouts.”

In the past, former commissioner Satyapal Singh had come down heavily on the police department when the case of Kurla's Nehru Nagar police station, in which around 36 police officers were caught on CCTV accepting bribes. Singh had initiated a process of setting up a mechanism that will prevent such incidents. At a meeting with additional and deputy

commissioners, Singh had told them to compile a list of policemen known to indulge in corrupt activities like extortion in their respective areas. Also, formation of vigilance cells at the police station level were ordered and the preparation of confidential reports on personnel involved in such activities was to be prepared and sent to the DCP. In 2001, then commissioner M N Singh had shunted out a large number of senior inspectors after their subordinates were trapped by the Anti-Corruption Bureau. Singh had initiated a policy: if a constable is caught in a bribery case, the senior inspector of the police station will be transferred. If a senior inspector is caught, the DCP will be moved out. neel.shah@afternoondc.in

Dombivli station case: One girl with a history

By Vishnudas Sheshrao

Dombivli student assault case, girl allegedly had criminal record

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he Government Railway Police (GRP) are searching for a birthday boy as a witness in the case against the Dombivili thieving girls in an attempt to find out more about the three girls who claim to have been framed in the case, after it came to light that one of the three has a criminal past. Senior GRP officials remained tight-lipped about the issue as the Ministry of Railways has ordered an inquiry into it.

In their complaint last month, the girls said that they were on the way to Ulhasnagar on June 29, 2014, to celebrate the birthday of a common friend. They have boarded a local train for Asangaon from Dadar station. They got off at Dombivli station to change to the local for Ulhasnagar. The girls alleged that as soon as they got down from the local at Dombivli station, three women GRP constables who were following them in the train asked them to pick up a purse that was lying on platform 2.

When they refused, one of them was held by the neck and forced to pick up the purse. That is how, they allege, they are framed in the case.

After the news report, the Railways Ministry ordered the GRO to submit a report

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Brother as witness in 1995 murder case of builder

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he Pradeep Jain murder case has moved a step ahead as TADA Judge G.A. Sanap on Monday heard the submissions of public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, who said, “The Jain brothers used to receive threatening calls from Dubai in the name of

properties at a throwaway price. He not only disagreed, but also abused Anees Ibrahim, brother of underworld don, Dawood Ibrahim, over the phone.

Jailed don, Abu Salem, is one of the main accused in the case. Virendra Jhamb, a builder and Mehndi Hassan (Salem's driver) are the

PRADEEP JAIN MURDER CASE Abu Salem. The purpose of the calls were to extort money from them.”

On Wednesday, Pradeep's brother, Sunil Jain, will appear as a witness in the court.

Pradeep Jain, a builder, was murdered in 1995. He was allegedly being forced to sell one of his Andheri

other two accused.

However, Naeem Khan, who was allegedly responsible for arranging financial help for the murderers, turned a state witness in order to seek some relief in his punishment. The argument in the court over his statement concluded on Monday.

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Mumbai-400011 Section Medicine Tender Section Bid No. 7100028384 As per GRP records, one of the three girls was previously arrested in a pick-pocketing case.

— Source of photo – Photography Division Railway Police on the issue. Meanwhile, it came to light that one of the three girls had past criminal record.

Five year ago, the girl was arrested by the Bandra GRP in two different cases of pickpocketing. The case was registered with Bandra police in 2009. A lady constable had caught a girl red handed

while picking a pocket. The case number is CR No 109/2009.

Following that, in the due course of investigation, stolen purses were recovered from her house and another case was registered against her, CR No 116/2009, and the charge sheet had been submitted.

When contacted over the phone, the girl refused to accept the cases registered against her at the Bandra station. But when her file pictures were sent to her phone, she admitted to the crime.

She said, “A case may have been registered with the Bandra police, but I don't remember it now.”

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CHANGE OF NAME

I have changed my name from Rakesh Dharmanand Joshi to Rakeshmohan Dharmanand Joshi as per Affidavit C-14944 I have changed my name from Palash Karunakara Bangera to Palaash Karunakar Bangera as per Affidavit C-14945 I have changed my name from Karunakara Bhoja Bangera to Karunakar Bhoja Bangera as per Affidavit C-14946 I have changed my name from Sakunthala Karunakara Bangera to Shakuntala Karunakar Bangera as per Affidavit C-14947 I have changed my name from Ashok Kumar Nathulalji Jain to Ashok Nathulalji Jain as per Affidavit C-14948

CLASSIFIEDS I Pashamiya Nasirmiya have changed my name to Nasir Pashamiya Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-14961 I Sultan Ahmed Shaikh Ismail have changed my name to Sultan Ismail Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-14962 I Saira Bi Gulam Hussain have changed my name to Saira Nasir Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-14963 I Hydar Ali Madar Saheb Sheikh have changed my name to Haider Ali Madar Saheb Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-14964 I Hydar Ali Madhar Sahab Shaikh have changed my name to Haider Ali Madar Saheb Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-14965

I have changed my name from Varinder Singh to Varinder Singh Saini as per Affidavit.

C-14949

I Akhtarijha Hydar Ali Sheikh have changed my name to Akhtar Jahan Haider Ali Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Saniya Faiyaz Sheikha to Saniya Faiyaz Shaikh as per Affidavit Dt. 12-07-2014.

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I Raseed Rasul Sahablal Shaikh have changed my name to Rashid Salim Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-14967

I Leeladhar Bhagwan Angane have changed my name to Liladhar Bhagawan Angane as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 14/07/14 C-14951 I Gosalia Dilipkumar Himatlal have changed my name to Gosalia Dilip Himatlal as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 13/07/14 C-14952 I Sureshkumar Ramji Vadgama have changed my name to Suresh Ramji Vadgama as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 14/07/14 C-14953 I Fenil Rajesh Kothari have changed my name to Dheer Rajesh Kothari as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No. X-15455 dated: 24/09/2009 C-14954 I Miss. Nutan Madhukar Dani have changed my name to Mrs. Madhavi Satish Hire as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 17/06/14 C-14955 I Mustari have changed my name to Mustaribanu W / O. Jamil Ahmed Ansari as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 29/03/14 C-14956 I Hasmukh Visanji Joshi have changed my name to Bhiku Visanji Joshi as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 11/07/14 C-14957 I Sumeet Bhogendra Thakur have changed my name to Sumeetkumar Bhogendra Thakur as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-14958 I Farheen Bano Abdul Lateef have changed my name to Fareen Bano Jaffar Khan as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-14959 I Sangeeta Ashok Solanki have changed my name to Sangita Ashok Solanki as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I Rasul Sahablal Shaikh have changed my name to Salim Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-14968 I Sajida Rasul Shaikh have changed my name to Sajida Salim Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-14969 I Dhvaniben Chandrakant Gandhi have changed my name to Dhvani Mehul Doshi as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-14970 I Mo. Babar Ansari have changed my name to Babar Ansari as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-14971 I Sabil Khatun Ansari have changed my name to Sabilakhatun Ansari as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-14972 I Faijahmad Dalwai have changed my name to Faiz Dalwai as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-14973 I Amarkumar Chinubhai Doshi have changed my name to Amar Chinubhai Doshi as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-14974 I Geetanjali Bhau Shingre have changed my name to Ruchi Ashish Karekar as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-14975 I Abdul Khatun have changed my name to Abdul Wahab Khan as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-14976 I Asgari Begum Mohammad Aslam Khan have changed my name to Asgari Mohammad Aslam Khan as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-14977 I Bhupendrabhai Nathalal Popat have changed my name to Bhupendra Nathalal Thakkar as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 12/07/14 C-14978

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I Dipesh Kumar Bhupendrabhai Popat have changed my name to Dipesh Bhupendra Thakkar as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 12/07/14 C-14979 I Kirankumar Parasmal Jain have changed my name to Kiran Parasmal Jain as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 14/07/14 C-14980 I Leelaben Parasmal Jain have changed my name to Leela Parasmal Jain as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 14/07/14 C-14981 I Krupa Nitin Shah have changed my name to Krupa Rahul Shah Cordeiro as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 05/06/14 C-14982 I Sureshbhai Vadgama have changed my name to Suresh Ramji Vadgama as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 12/07/14 C-14983 I Naynaben Sureshbhai Vadgama have changed my name to Nayna Suresh Vadgama as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 12/07/14 C-14984

BJP president Amit Shah, an accused in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case, has been ordered to be present in the Mumbai Sessions Court

By Santia Dudi

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he city civil court and additional sessions judge B H Loya has ordered BJP president Amit Shah to appear in the court on July 24 in the Sohrabuddin fake encounter case.

The alleged fake encounter of Sohrabuddin Sheikh took place in November 2005. Tulsiram Prajapati, an eye-witness in the case, was allegedly encountered by the Gujarat police in December 2006.

The then Gujarat Home minister, Amit Shah, is one of the accused in the alleged

I Mewada Shardaben Shankarlal have changed my name to Mistry Shardaben Shankarlal as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 14/07/14

In September 2012, the CBI had filed a chargesheet in a Gujarat court against 20 accused, including Amit Shah, former State Director General of Police P C Pande, the then Inspector General of Police (CID) Geetha Johri and Deputy Superintendent of Police R K Patel.

At the request of the CBI, the Supreme Court had transferred the encounter case to the special CBI court in Mumbai.

Earlier, on three occaAmit Shah sions, Amit Shah, was granted exemption from fake encounter of Sohrabud- personal appearance in the din and Tulsiram Prajapati. court.

A village on fast unto death

C-14985 I Mewada Shankarlal Jetharam have changed my name to Mistry Shankarlal Jetharam as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 14/07/14 C-14986 I Mewada Jitendra Kumar Shankarlal have changed my name to Mistry Jitendra Shankarlal as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 14/07/14 C-14987 I Miss. Kapilaben Lilachand Panchal have changed my name to Mrs. Kapila Bharat Panchal as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-14988 I Mrs. Chandaben Ramesh Surani have changed my name to Mrs. Chandrika Ramesh Surani as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-14989 I Mr. Ramesh Kumar Hansraj Surani have changed my name to Mr. Ramesh Hansraj Surani as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-14990 I Mr. Dilip Gumanmal have changed my name to Mr. Dilip Gumanmal Palrecha as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-14991 I Mr. Dilip Jain have changed my name to Mr. Dilip Palrecha as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-14992 I Mrs. Leena Jain have changed my name to Mrs. Leena Palrecha as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-14993 I Mr. Duke Karan Dilip have changed my name to Mr. Karan Dilip Palrecha as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-14994

All residents of Gaas village near Vasai have launched an indefinite hunger strike outside the local tehsil office to protest against the illegal blockade on one of the approach roads to the village. The age-old road had been blocked more than a month ago, allegedly by some miscreants at the behest of a land mafia. Agitators, including youngsters, womenfolk and senior citizens of the village, have alleged that despite orders issued by the district administration to clear the road blocks, local revenue and police officials have refrained from executing it. (Pic and text by Suresh Golani)

BJP for uplift of Mira-Bhayandar slum dwellers

By Suresh Golani

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undreds of slumdwellers and people living in chawls and tenements in the Mira Bhayandar region participated in a massive protest rally launched under the aegis of the local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unit on Monday. Protesting against the step-motherly treatment and apathy by civic officials, the agitators, mostly women, squatted on roads and staged demonstrations outside the main administrative building of the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC).

The agitation was led by BJP leaders: Sanjay Kelkar, Narendra Mehta, Sandip Talwar, MBMC corporators: Rohidas Patil, Sharad Patil, Adv Ravi Vyas, Prashant Keluskar amongst others. Besides other grievances, prominent demands included: new water connections, property tax assessment, NOCs for

BJP leaders addressing a gathering on Monday.

electric meters, free health care facilities, proper hygienic conditions and more Sulabh-run toilets. The agitation was withdrawn after an assurance from the Additional Municipal Commissioner Bharat Shitole. “If our demands are not met, the agitations will be relaunched, this time in a much more intensified manner,� warned Mehta.

Electrician electrocuted!

By Suresh Golani

Shirdi Nagar and worked as an electrician. Defying heavy 28-year-old electrician rains, Shaikh had climbed an was electrocuted to electric pole to mend a death while trying to repair a faulty cable but apparently faulty electric supply cable came into contact with a live in the Shirdi Nagar area of wire carrying high voltage Nallasopara (E) on Monday current. He was charred to afternoon. According to the death immediately. A case of police, the deceased, who accidental death has been has been identified as Isral registered at the Nallasopara Shaikh (28), was a resident of police station.

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CITY BRIEFS Coast Guard rescues 11 members from merchant ship

Uddhav: No place for those who upset my father

The Indian Coast Guard on Monday rescued 11 crew members of a merchant vessel which grounded near the Mumbai coast on Monday. "The Coast Guard has rescued 11 persons from 'MV Priyanka' which had drifted to shallow waters about 20 nautical miles from South of Mumbai," the Coast Guard said in a statement. The agency received a distress call at around noon about grounding of a ship after which it launched a helicopter and a ship for the rescue operation.

"Soon the helicopter located the ship and rescued 11 crew members.

Five other crew members managed to swim ashore using life rafts," the statement said, adding that the rescue operation was completed at 12:45 pm.

The vessel was carrying 1900mt of iron pellets.

Activist accused of molesting gets interim relief

An animal rights activist, against whom a woman police officer had filed a case of molestation, was yesterday granted interim protection from arrest till August 6 by a local court.

The activist Devdutt Nayak, member of People for Animals, in his anticipatory bail application filed before a sessions court earlier, had alleged that he was falsely implicated by the woman police officer as he and some other members wanted to file a case against playback singer Abhijit Bhattacharya.

Maritime Board office peon caught in bribery case

A peon working at the office of Inspector of Maritime Board at Dharamthar in Pen in Raigad district was on Monday arrested for accepting a bribe of Rs.3,000, the ACB officials said. The peon Tukaram D. Chavan, 52, had demanded Rs.3,000 from the complainant for some official work. Later, he agreed for Rs.2,800, Additional SP of ACB Srinivas Ghatge told PTI. The complainant approached the Raigadh Unit of the ACB officials, who laid a trap and caught the peon accepting the bribe from the complainant at Wadkhal Naka in Pen yesterday, the ACB said.

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By Prashant Hamine

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hiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray yesterday ruled out the prospects of old Sena guard and NCP minister for Public Works Chhagan Bhujbal's reentry into the party fold.

Speaking to newspersons at the Sena Bhavan, while welcoming Bhujbal-founded Samata Parishad Nagpur unit chief Kishore Kanhere into party fold, he remarked that those former Shivsainik's

who have been the cause of distress and anguish for late Sena chief Bal Thackeray will not be welcomed back into the party.

Reacting to the entry of rebel NCP MLA Deepak Kesarkar into the party and the likelihood of many more wanting to join the Sena, Uddhav cryptically remarked, “Don't just keep knocking at the Sena door, join in as fast as you can.”

There were reports appearing in the section of the press Uddhav Thackeray

about the possibility of Bhujbal wanting to return to the Sena. However, when asked about it, he ruled out that possibility. Party observers and critics still argue that Kanhere's joining the Sena fold was akin to the cadres joining first, followed by the leader.

However, Bhujbal himself yesterday had ruled out the possibility of rejoining the Sena ahead of the Assembly polls. It may be recalled that for a long time after the late

Arun Mehta left the Sena, it was Bhujbal who quit the party in December 1991.

After the Congress-NCP-led Democratic Front government came to power, Bhujbal, who took over as the Home minister then, ensured a technical arrest of the late Sena chief over a alleged case of hate speech. For quite a few years both Bhujbal and the late Sena chief resorted to name calling, which they later mutually buried their long standing dispute.

7 Maharashtrians are Governors!

BJP stalwart Padmanabh Acharya joins list of Governors to various states who hail from Maharashtra

By Prashant Hamine

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BJP stalwart from Mumbai, Padmanabh Acharya, has been appointed as the Governor of Nagaland by a notification issued by President of India Pranab Mukherjee. Acharya, along with Ram Naik, Governor designate of UP, join the list of seven Governors to in various states who hail from Maharashtra.

The others who are still in office include: Shivraj Patil (Punjab), Sriniwas Patil (Sikkim), D Y Patil (Bihar), Margaret Alva (Goa) and Sayyed Ahmed (Jharkhand).

Padmanabh Acharya on the other hand has been a low profile party old guard who has been instrumental in raising the party in northeastern states like Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

When asked about his new gubernatorial assignment, the 80-year-old veteran parliamentarian expressed satis-

faction over his more than four-decade long political career that began as a Jana Sangh shakha secretary in Goregaon in the 1960s. Naik was a three-time MLA and five-time MP from Mumbai North. He was twice the union minister in the Vajpayee governments of 1998, 1999-2004. In September 2013, he had announced his decision not to contest any parliamentary elections in the future.

Meanwhile, in a bid to play down the often frosty relations between Uttar Pradesh (UP) and Maharashtra, Ram Naik remarked that the ties between the two largest states of the country date back to the days of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Speaking to newspersons at state party head office in an evasive response to queries over natives from UP being targeted in Mumbai, the senior BJP leader pointed out that in

order to ordain the title of Chhatrapati upon Shivaji Maharaj, Gaga Bhatt, the priest from the holy town of Kashi in UP was called to perform the religious rites at the coronation of Shivaji Maharaj.

When asked to comment upon the current law and order situation in UP, he yet

again refrained from making any comments arguing that he would act as a bridge between the Samajwadi Party, the state government of chief minister Akhilesh Yadav and the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government at the Centre. Asked as to how he would deal with the

Prithviraj Chavan stays in charge

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constituency, and the possible results if the MLA cons the Congress high com- tests again, was discussed in mand has reposed faith in length. The Congress aims to him and handed over the win more seats, while retainreins of the party, Chief Min- ing its existing seats. The ister Prithviraj Chavan has sources said that former swung into action to improve Chief Minister Ashok Chavan the party's standing in the will be in charge of the state to win seats in the forth- Marathawada region. coming Assembly elections.

Last week, the Congress high command declared that Chavan will continue in his post and lead Congress in the elections, ending the sus- By Prashant Hamine pense over the change of he Election Commission leadership in the state since of India (ECI) has acthe party's debacle in the Lok Sabha polls. Against this cepted the demand of senior backdrop the inactive state Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) Congress has started prepar- leader Ram Naik in extending ing for the elections sched- the deadline for voter registration till July 31. Disclosing uled for October.

After the Lok Sabha elec- this to newspersons at the tions, the state Congress has state party office after meetdecided to prepare its list of ing ECI chief election comcandidates well in advance. missioner V S Sampath at As part of its strategy, each re- Sahyadri state guest house, gion will be allocated to a Naik said that the the ECI diparticular leader, who will rective of accepting Form 6 then recommend candidates with proof of voter identity card number and voter list from that area.

The state unit has already serial part number was adconducted a review of the As- vertised in newspapers as late sembly polls preparation in as June 22. Hence, many elimost of the regions of the gible voters came to know of state. The position of a sitting it late and could not enroll legislator in each Assembly their names on time.

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According to Prithviraj Chavan, the Congress and NCP will have a meeting to decide seat-sharing.

“This will be our sixth election together (both Assembly and Lok Sabha). My efforts would be to ensure that we win maximum seats,” he said.

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Newly appointed UP Governor Ram Naik being greeted at the BJP office.

affairs of the state, he said that there are several schemes of the Central government which require coordination with the state government.

Naik added that he has had a fair bit of knowledge of UP as he had handled the party's campaigning in that state in the last three elections.

Commenting upon the ECI's move to distribute voter slips during the recently held Lok Sabha elections, the senior BJP leader stated that in many parts of Mumbai, the voter slips were distributed very late and hence voters were not well-informed about their voter list number and nearest polling booth. Naik urged the ECI to distribute these voters slips as soon as they announce the dates for the ensuing assembly elections. On the issue of postal ballot for service voters engaged in election duty, he called upon the poll body to ensure that all the government employees, police personnel, security and paramilitary personnel engaged in poll duty got the chance to cast their vote.

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“If isolation tempers the strong, it is the stumbling-block of the uncertain.”

– Paul Cezanne

Congress isolated I in Parliament?

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HOULD the prime minister have the right to appoint his own staff or not? The Congress party in Parliament has expressed the view that bringing an amendment to a bill to okay an amendment to Trai bill is not proper. Over the issue there has been heated discussion.

The Congress appears to have taken for granted support from the Opposition parties like Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress. That support, however, did not come. Mamata showed clearly that she will not be supporting the Congress in the House. Her support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi must have caused great disappointment to it.

The Congress stands segregated in the House. Mamata has shown she is no friend of the Congress. Apparently she is a realist. During the Lok Sabha poll, she had used harsh words against Modi. The political scenario that developed after the election evidently made Mamata Banerjee change her attitude towards the BJP. Her state urgently required a financial package.

It looks like two other state ministers - Navin Patnaik and Jayalalithaa also want assistance from the Centre.

Patnaik wants a special status for Odisha and Jayalalithaa wants among other things, Kaveri water.

All the three states will very soon support the BJP in the House. When this happens, the Congress will be totally segregated in the House. The Congress party which was in power will be sitting in the House, pathetic and isolated.

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F the first 50-odd day of rule by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is any guide, it is the rightist government which has taken over India. The Nehruvian ideology which tilts towards left has been jettisoned. Once again, free enterprise and unencumbered trade will motivate people.

This is a turnaround from the policies that has guided the nation so far. The public sector will shrink and the rich will expand their area of influence and operation. This is a logical consequence of a free economy. How far Modi will go to remove limitations on unplanned enterprise is difficult to say, but there is no doubting of governance by the rich and powerful. It is bound to drive the weak to the wall because the capitalist system knows no other way to grow. Yet, Modi should be prepared to face stiff opposition from the beneficiaries of the system which is leftist in content.

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son for its halting approach. During the election campaign Modi had promised to cut red tape to ensure a rapid growth. When it comes to action there is hesitation, if not lethargy, on the part of the government.

The BJP should understand that the development can mitigate the party’s parochial image. In an atmosphere where the growth is slow people miss the pluralistic society all the more. The only redeeming factor is that the BJP government has not underlined its communal agenda. Yet who knows whether the

Torrid experience

Spectacular step However, there is nothing dynamic about the programmes and policies which Modi has unfolded. His election campaign promised so much and aroused the aspirations of people to such a length that his budget is considered inadequate to bring about the changes which are necessary to go forward.

Modi’s rule so far has been tepid and devoid of any spectacular step to pull India out from the mire of non-development in which it is stuck. The absence of push becomes all the more glaring when there is no lessening of poverty. Former RBI governor, Dr. C. Rangarajan’s report released a few days ago finds three out of 10 Indians below the poverty line.

This is more than what we inherited when the British left in August 1947.

It is disappointing to see Modi government not taking concrete and immediate steps towards bringing down inflation. After having experienced a long spell of non-governance under the Congress rule, I thought that the BJP government would spell out legal and other measures to set the strangled economy free to grow. The budget has not told us how and when.

Instead, the government looks too timid to take steps which would be considered risky.

When the BJP on its own has a majority in the Lok Sabha, it is difficult to make out the rea-

BETWEEN THE LINES Kuldip Nayar Modi government will go back to the policy of dividing people after making them complacent.

In fact, it looks as if Modi is going out of the way to give the impression that after becoming prime minister he has changed his stance of promoting Hindu nationalism. His party, the BJP, talks about secularism all the time as if there is no contradiction between a Hindu state and a pluralistic society.

True, this is the line of the RSS which believes that all those born in India are Hindus irrespective of whatever faith they may be pursuing. Yet, the BJP has kept a distance from the RSS because it is seen as an advocate of hard line. In fact, the RSS men are joining the BJP to get advantage of comparatively better image it has.

Modi remained within limits when he went to Srinagar a few days ago. He did not say that the state was an integral part of India as he did earlier. He merely remarked that he would pursue former prime minister Atal Behari Vajpayee’s line of humanism. Even the hartal in Srinagar on the day of his visit did

‘A sage falls up, a madman falls down’ L

OOK in the sky without looking for something, because if you look for something a cloud is bound to come: 'something' means a cloud, 'nothing' means the vast expanse of the blue sky. Don't look for any object. If you look for an object, the very look creates the object: a cloud comes, and then you are looking at a cloud. Don't look at the clouds.

Even if there are clouds, you don't look at them -- simply look, let them float, they are there. Suddenly, a moment comes when you are attuned to this look of not-looking -clouds disappear for you, only the vast sky remains. It is difficult because eyes are focused and your eyes are tuned to look at things.

Look at a small child the first day he or she is born. He has the same eyes as a sage -- or like a madman: his eyes are loose and floating. He can bring both his eyes to meet at the center; he can allow them to float to the far corners -- they are not yet fixed.

His system is liquid, his nervous system is not yet a structure, everything is floating. So

not provoke him to react differently. Perhaps, he thought that he had already sent a message across by visiting the state of Jammu and Kashmir within days of his taking over.

The problem with Modi is his image. He is considered anti-Muslim in a country which has roughly 18 million Muslims. They, indeed, feel insecure. They still recall his complicity in anti-Muslim riots in Gujarat in 2002.

Although a special investigation team (SIT) under the supervision of state high court has given him a clean chit, the tag of partisanship still pursues him. As prime minister, he should go out of the way to win the confidence of the minorities. His accommodative approach towards the SAARC countries — three of them are Muslim — is a step in the right direction. Yet, he has to do more to win their trust as Vajpayee did.

a child looks without looking at things; it is a mad look. Watch a child: the same look is needed from you, because again you have to attain a second childhood.

Watch a madman, because the madman has fallen out of the society. Society means the fixed world of roles, games. A madman is mad because he has no fixed role now, he has

MATTER & SPIRIT fallen out: he is the perfect drop-out. A sage is also a perfect drop-out in a different dimension. He is not mad; in fact he is the only sanest possibility. But the whole world is mad, fixed -- that's why a sage also looks mad. Watch a madman: that is the look which is needed.

In old schools of Tibet they always had a madman, just for the seekers to watch his eyes.

A madman was very much valued. He was searched after because a monastery could not exist without a madman. He becomes an

I do not see yet any glaring false step in the governance. Elections are such a torrid experience that even the largest political party or a popular leader takes time to get adjusted to the cold reality of failure. This is what has happened to the Congress and its leader, Sonia Gandhi. Both have not yet recovered from the loss on the parliamentary election after ruling the country for a decade. The Congress has been reduced to a rump of 44 in a 543-member Lok Sabha. It is time for the party to analyse what went wrong. But the statements by the Congress leaders reflect complacency.

The insistence by the Congress leaders to be recognized as the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) makes little sense. When the party does not have the mandatory one-tenth of members, that is 55, in the Lok Sabha it should have accepted the defeat and faced the facts.

There have been occasions when the Telugu Desam Party, despite being the single largest outfit, did not get the LoP status some years ago. I can understand the Congress’s predicament. But the party should not make it a big issue and instead leave it at that.

The voters who have returned the BJP want to see the implementation of promises made

by Modi. But then these are early days in his governance. We should wait for another 50odd days to see before assessing his performance since that is the target he has set for himself and his ministers. object to observe. The seekers will observe the madman, his eyes, and then they will try to look at the world like the madman. Those days were beautiful.

In the East, madmen have never suffered like they are suffering in the West. In the East, they were valued, a madman was something special. The society took care of him, he was respected, because he has certain elements of the sage, certain elements of the child. He is different from the so-called society, culture, civilization; he has fallen out of it.

Of course, he has fallen down; a sage falls up, a madman falls down -- that's the difference -- but both have fallen out. And they have similarities. Watch a madman, and then try to let your eyes become unfocused.

In Harvard, they were doing one experiment a few months ago, and they were surprised, they couldn't believe it. They were trying to find out whether the world, as we see it, is so or not -- because many things have surfaced within the few last years.

We see the world not as it is, we see it as we expect it to be seen, we project something onto it.

— Osho

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What will it take to intervene?

SINCE the start of the recent Israeli retaliatory strikes against the Hamas & Hizbullah camps in Palestine, the Indian secular press has been persistently condemning this action by the Jewish State.

However, all of them without exception seem to have done one thing, rather not have done one thing – not mention the root cause of this military response by the Jerusalem regime, viz., the daily barrage of rocket attacks fired at Israeli civilians by terrorist groups based in Gaza and Palestine, which have claimed many innocent lives till date.

ONLY IF IT SUITS THEM: One fails to understand why justice-loving Americans are not speaking out strongly against the attacks on Gaza, apart from the fact that they are busy disciplining the Iraqis, and, not to mention, Gaza has hardly any oil fields to keep the American attention.

THE world is divided between two sets of people out to destroy is, viz. terrorists and social justice Newtons (who use the action-reaction theory to justify their misdeeds). If the terrorists are condemned for their actions, so should the social justice Newtons be condemned for killing innocents.

Killing of the three Jewish boys — Vineet Phadtare, Borivali was horrid, but what followed was more deplorable. Israel has

crossed all limits of barbarism the state elections. Knowing very well about the position of the Congress since the recent elections, Pawar would like to play the power card as his party fared better than the ruling Congress regime. He felt that the state government had failed to meet the expectations of the people. As a master in the power game, Pawar is now trying to use his trump card for maximum gains in the lead up to the state elections.

— Jayanthi S Maniam, Sanpada

100-day agenda THIS refers to the column 'What about Modi's agenda for 100 days?'

by Santosh Bhartiya which is laudable for its objective analysis of the situation in the country after the SHARAD POWER: By cleverly resigning new government took over. He from contesting parliamentary elections, points out quite correctly that “the Sharad Pawar is now concentrating on country knows nothing about the state politics by mounting pressure on the agenda for 100 days because of Congress, claiming that the NCP will which an atmosphere of doubt is contest in nearly 150 seats. forming.” A sense of complacency seems to have set in since there will be no serious opposition to what the government does. The ministers are indulging in all sorts of 'freeBY cleverly resigning from contest- lance' announcements and activiing the parliamentary elections, ties. The piece concludes: “There Sharad Pawar is now concentrating has been not a single sign till now on state politics. Pawar is mounting from which we can believe that pressure on the Congress claiming there is any plan with this governthat the NCP will contest in nearly ment that can be effective in the di150 seats. All along, he exerted pres- rection of reducing inflation, sure for power-sharing which he is corruption and unemployment.”

— Dr V Subramanyan, Thane slowly changing to seat-sharing tactics on the eve of the election. His strategy is to have an upper hand in

Pawar playing power card

killing innocent civilians in the name of justice. For them it's just a “reaction” to the so-called terrorist action of the Hamas. One fails to understand why justice-loving Americans are not speaking out strongly against the attacks on Gaza, apart from the fact that they are busy disciplining the Iraqis, and, not to mention, Gaza has hardly any oil fields to keep the American attention.

— Abdul Monim, Vashi

mindset of people towards the female due to the lack of sex education and the influence of the movies with sex and violence. This proposal directly harasses innocent students.

Instead of handling the incidents of rape cases with iron hands they want to ban mobile phones in educational institutions. This is not going to reduce the incidents of rape cases and solve the problem. It is time the stupid proposal of the Karnataka MLAs be rejected. They should concentrate on checking rape by employing a stronger police force for the safety of our women.

— Bhagwan Thadani, Mumbai

NCP-Congress merge A leading English daily has published a news item saying that the Congress in Maharashtra is prepared for a change in its leadership if the NCP is ready to merge with it.

The condition seems to be perfectly OK considering the fact that the NCP is nothing but an off-shoot of the parent party, born out of it over the issue of Sonia Gandhi’s foreign origins. As that matter is no longer relevant, the separate existence of the NCP has totally lost its significance. Also, an outright unconditional merger with the Congress can go a long way in strengthening “secular” forces, especially in Maharashtra, where the party is mainly based.

— Jorhat Singh, Kandivali

Banning phones to stop rape Reviving the Ghodbunder Fort

QUOTE: There is so much happening in the world today that tells us that this, right now, is the time to love.

— Stevie Wonder

ruins for quite some time. However the authority need to appoint an experienced and qualified heritage conservation architect to first study structural elements of the fort to identify the weaknesses and rectify these elements to retain its originality. Needless to say that according to the heritage conservation norms in vogue, the external features should remain intact even after being fortified. Once the rehab work is done, this historic Portuguese edifice would attract lots of visitors including foreigners, especially those from Portugal, Spain and other European countries.

isfactory. Why has the execution of projects regarding lake capacity improvement been ignored? The BMC and TMC must enhance transparency and expedite pending projects and focus on the above burning issues on priority basis without political intervention.

— Ravishankar G Iyer, Thane

Budget–income tax-politicians

TO simplify the filing of IT returns, a simple one-page form should have been reintroduced; it was applicable a few years ago, adding therein the computation of income - in— Bikram Banerjea, Mumbai cluding information about total income and tax liability and taxes paid like TDS and advance tax and self-assessment. Exemption limits REPEATED complaints by various under all sections for deductions TV channels about the poor prepa- are not raised suitably considering ration for the monsoon speaks vol- the present low value of the rupee. ume about BMC's Senior citizens' problems are not OF persistent negligence LETTER minimised on the tax front. TDS THE DAY and inefficiency. The ruland advanced tax as applicable to ing Shiv Sena Party has occupied them must be withdrawn. At presthe Brihanmumbai Municipal Cor- ent all taxes do not affect politiporation (BMC) and Thane Munici- cians. Why has this budget not pal Corporation (TMC) for over a made filing of their tax returns comdecade now, but regrettably little pulsory even if they claim their inhas been done towards cleanliness, comes below taxable? It would have monsoon preparation and infra- also been better that all persons structure project execution. The contesting any public position or new government must pay more at- elections to Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha tention towards Mumbai as it has or assemblies, etc. must be a tax been ignored regarding cleanliness. payer!

— Mahesh Kumar, via email Waste management is totally unsat-

Inefficient BMC and TMC

— Arun Malankar, Santacruz

BEFORE launching a counter-offensive in the Gaza strip, Israel should have learnt from the effective steps taken by the secular UPA govt in India against the menace of international terrorism. The Jerusalem government should have responded by sending a flurry of protest notes to the Hamas and Hizbullah leadership and the Palestinian government.

This would have impressed upon them the futility of resorting to violence as the only way of solving any dispute.

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THE proposal in the Karnataka legislature to ban mobile phones in schools and colleges to curb incidents of rape is rubbish and utternonsense with narrow minded thinking. The main reason for the alarming increase in the rape cases is not the mobile phones, but the

APROPOS 'Fortifying Ghodbunder Fort' (ADC, July 12), it is indeed heartening to learn that this three centuries old fort has been considered to be rehabilitated as a heritage structure by the Collectorate and the Mira-Bhayandar municipality.

This Portuguese fort has been in

The better team won

FINAL FOOTBALL FEAST: Indians enjoyed every second of the top-class soccer and, now, one hopes something will be done to exploit the soccer talent abundantly available, but sadly neglected, and only receiving step-motherly treatment in our country!

GERMANY'S captain Philipp Lahm was a proud man as he lifted the World Cup trophy with a 1-0 win against Argentina in the final soccer match between Germany and Argentina in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. There were lots of twists and turns, but the better side won in the end. Early exit of tournament favourite Brazil opened the field to the other sides in the Championship to come to the last stage. Germany, while leaving something in reserve, came close to making a breakthrough just before the break when Höwedes charged through a congested penalty area and headed to Thomas Müller’s corner against the post. Götze second touch was to arrow a leftfoot volley into the net and that ensured Germany will always remember Rio de Janeiro with the same fondness as Bern in 1954, Munich in 1974 and Rome in 1990. Germany played great football and they deserved to win the coveted trophy.

MARIO Gotze's 113 minute leftfooter left the Argentinians stunned as Germany won their 4th FIFA world cup in style. It was a closely contested finale as the heartbeat of the entire soccercrazy Argentinian nation momentarily stopped when tiny Mario found the net for Germany to give them a deserving win.

Messi messed up one too many in the all-important game, though he was awarded the Golden Ball trophy for being the player of the tournament. Germany were clear favourites to win the cup after their 7-1 win over Brazil in the semi-finals and it was truly the day of the champions as the better team won the all-important game of the tournament. Argentina played their hearts out but a few misses proved costly and the nation went into mourning after the loss as football is a religion in this tiny South American nation. Well played Germany.

— C K S Maniam, Vashi

— S N Kabra, Goregaon

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32 buses will be made available from Mumbai to Konkan during Ganesh Chaturthi for Rs.100 per roundtrip

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anesh Chaturthi is spiritedly celebrated every year in Maharashtra. People love to travel to their hometown and celebrate the festival with their families. For the Konkanis, Ganesh Chaturthi is a grand festival. But travelling to Konkan becomes a problem because of reservations made as soon as they open and agents selling black tickets. To tackle this, Nitesh Rane announced on Monday that his organisation would make the journey easy for people who will travel to Konkan during Ganesh Chaturthi.

Nitesh Rane, President of Swabhimaan Sanghatana, said “Konkan celebrates Ganpathi Chaturthi with great enthusiasm every year. During the festival, travelling to Konkan becomes troublesome. Train tickets are always full and agents sell black tickets in full swing, charging commuters thousands. We have decided to try our best to put a stop to Konkan during the festival. Beginning on Authis public problem.” gust 24, 25 and 26, at 4 pm, there will eight “We have organised private buses to buses sent to Konkan from various destina-

gers. The cost of a round trip ticket will be Rs 100. The tickets will be sold from July 21 at the head office which is located in Bandra.”

Talking about the money generated from the selling of tickets, Rane stated, “The money will go for social causes like looking after the welfare of the poor, education of poor children and allocating medicines for the poor.”

Speaking about the agents who sell tickets in black, Rane said, “It is sad to see that the tickets are sold in black. I believe that the Tickets will be sold from July 21 at the Swabhimaan Sanghatana head office in Bandra.

Konkan Railways should take action against them. It is very necessary to stop selling tickets in black. We will surely raise this topic as a major concern soon.”

When quizzed about the motive behind the starting of buses, Rane said, “Our motive is pure. We want people to celebrate the festival with ease. We are starting the services not because of the coming elections but to cater to the people who do not get railway tickets. tions in Mumbai, Thane, Vasai, Nalasopara Henceforth, this facility will be available to and others. On August 27 and 28, 24 buses the passengers on Ganesh Chathurti for lifewill be arranged to Konkan for the passen- time.”

Raj Bhavan gets state award for energy saving

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has congratulated the staff and officers of Raj Bhavan on the achievement and has asked them to continue their efforts towards energy conservation.

The second prize has gone to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital and Rajiv Gandhi Medical College, Kalwa, while the Telephone Exchange Building, Bhandara, and Tax Building, CTO Compound, Nagpur, have been selected for the joint third prize in the category of 'Government Buildings'.

A solar power plant with a capacity to generate 40 KW of power was commissioned in Raj Bhavan in March 2013 with financial assistance from the Union Ministry for New and Renewable Energy. Some of the important buildings in Raj

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aj Bhavan, the office and residence of Governor K Sankaranarayanan, has won the first prize for energy conservation at the 9th state-level energy conservation awards announced by the state Energy Development Agency.

The award carrying a cash reward of Rs.1 lakh has been declared to Raj Bhavan in recognition of its efforts to promote the use of non-conventional energy and save conventional energy, a Raj Bhavan spokesperson said on Monday.

This is second major recognition for the Raj Bhavan that was declared ISO certified organisation last year.

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Asha to groom granddaughter as playback singer

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sha Bhosle says she wants to see her granddaughter become a playback singer like herself and is already in the process of preparing her.

12-year-old Zanai is Asha's son Anand's daughter and she has already made her singing debut in 2013 film 'Mai', which starred the legendary crooner. Bhosle also shared the stage with Zanai at a music award show early this year.

"I have done everything I want in life -- singing, acting, TV shows, stage shows. I also recently walked the ramp during a fashion show. I think my next target is to groom my grand-daughter as a playback singer. "She has a very wonderful voice -- a mixture of mine and Lata didi. I want to

Asha feels annoyed when she hears outrageous lyrics in songs of today. prepare her as a singer myself," Asha said, while attending an event organised by the Young FICCI Ladies Organisation in New Delhi. Reflecting on the current scenario in the Hindi film music industry, the 81-year-old singer said she sometimes feels annoyed when she hears outrageous lyrics in songs of today like 'Halkat Jawani', 'Munni Bad-

naam' and 'Lungi' among others. "Item songs have become a fashion now. I think there is a scarcity of good lyricists. I find songs very gibberish. But then there are also songs like 'Jab Se Tere Naina' and some

by Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan," she said.

Bhosle also opened up about the hardships she had to face early in her career when she had to make her way in the film industry through established singers like her sister Lata Mangeshkar, Shamshad Begum, Noor Jehan and Geeta Dutt. "The challenges that I had to face during my early years were humongous. There were many established singers and it was difficult for me to get into the industry. So, I decided to change my style of singing.

Bhavan, street lights inside the Raj Bhavan complex, tube lights and fans in the Governor's Secretariat have been powered by solar energy, the spokesperson said.

During the last two years, Raj Bhavan has replaced conventional lights with LED lights. Old power consuming Air Conditioners have been replaced by power-efficient VRV units, while water heaters have been replaced by solar water heaters. Raj Bhavan had also implemented an awareness campaign to save power.

According to Vasant Salunke, Comptroller of the Governor's Households, "the power consumption of Raj Bhavan was reduced by 1.35 lakh units which translates into a saving of Rs 14 lakh per annum."

Woman advocate to be honoured with ‘Rashtra Mata Jijau’ award

By A Staff Reporter

been selected for this award based on the work done by prominent woman advo- her in the field of legal and cate from Thane, Sand- social services. hya Jadhav, who has been The Sammelan every year active in social work has recognises selected persons been selected for the 'Rash- from various fields across tra Mata Jijau Samajik Maharashtra for their work Puraskar'. in different field including, The award will be pre- Literature, Arts, Theatre, sented to Jadhav in the 21st Agriculture, Social work, InAkhil Bharatiya Navodit dustry, and politics, the orMarathi Sahitya Sammelan ganisers told PTI. between July 25-27 at Latur, Jadhav, who has been organisers said on Monday. practicing in Thane district The Akhil Bharatiya court besides the High Court Marathi Sahitya Parishad started her career in law in has in a communication in- 2006 and had the opportuformed Jadhav that she has nity to work in the chamber

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of V.G. Patil, a prominent criminal lawyer from the district. She received special recognition from the Sanskriti Yuva Pratishtan a couple of years back.

Jadhav is proud is that she has represented litigants through the Legal Aid cell of Thane District Legal Aids Services Authority and has assisted in more than 500 cases as charity.

"I am happy to get this award," she added that she would continue serving the needy and ensure that maximum people get legal aid from her.

Health&Fitness

pg 15 Find out why combining lemon with kale is excellent for your health

pg 20 We tell you all about facial oils

and give you our picks of the best

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ym memberships come at a price these days — a very hefty price! So, it’s understandable if you don’t want to shell out thousands of rupees every six months, just so that you can pretend to use a few machines, once or twice a week. If going to the gym is becoming a pain and getting a personal trainer is a distant dream, working out at home should be your go-to option. Not only will it help you save money, it will also cut down on travel time, since all you have to do is get up and get going. Read on as we tell you what exercises to perform and what equipment is worth buying if you’re in it for the long haul.

Set up an exerciSe corner Before you get started, you need to make sure that you have a dedicated workout corner. You may not have the luxury of space like you would in a gym, but devoting even a small portion of your living room or bedroom to building a workout zone will help you stick to a routine. Here are a few tips to help you get started:

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Alright, we might be talking about fitness that’s a little closer to your couch than your doorstep. We know that you’re probably tired of hearing how you don’t have to go to a gym to stay fit — but, today, we’re actually going to show you how to do it. Dev Goswami & Shirley Mistry tell you what exercises you can do on your own and show you how to build your own home gym

inStall a mirror

Do you know why gyms have mirrors? It’s not so that you can take selfies — though that’s what they’re mostly used for these days. They’re actually there so that you can keep track of your posture and correct it when you need to. For the same reason, install one in your workout space at home. Ensure that you get one that is a few feet taller, as well as wider than you are, to make sure that your movements don’t get cut off.

Workout journal This is one of the best ways to get good results at home.

Having a workout journal will help you keep track of the sets, reps and muscle groups that you concentrate on. While writing your journal, dedicate a few pages to recording easy exercise steps so that you have a quick reference guide on hand in case you forget a particular exercise. Also include ones that aren’t a part of your plan but work the same group of muscles, so that you have an alternative for when you get bored of performing the same exercise repeatedly.

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Choosing where you want to set up your home gym is not just about scouting for the emptiest area in the room. You need to ensure that it is a well-lit corner, with surroundings that won’t de-motivate or distract you. Avoid spots that are near your television or the kitchen and unless your window faces a quiet, scenic location, keep your curtains closed to stay focused while you exercise.

It is extremely important to have a well-stocked medicine cabinet, to treat injuries and sprains, whether you’re working out at home or not. This is incredibly important, because if you don’t treat minor injuries in time, they might get aggravated, hampering your routine. Ensure that your first aid kit includes pressure bandages and muscle relief creams and sprays.

a muSic SyStem This is an important element that you might forget about.

Music raises your energy levels and motivates you to work out. While listening to music on your iPod can often do the trick, installing a pair of speakers near your workout spot will help you work out without being tempted to stop and switch songs too often. Create a playlist so that your workout music is tailor-made to suit you. >> From what exercises to perform to equipments you’ll need, find out Continued on pg 14 « all about working out at home

Get orGaniSed Install a few cabinets, hooks and shelves so that your equipment isn’t lying around. It will give your workout a little order and make it seem like a permanent routine. This arrangement will also allow you to clean the area, without having to move a tonne (sometimes literally!) of weights, mats and exercise balls.

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Know wHAT To PIcK Since you don’t have a trainer, knowing what exercises you should perform at home can be challenging. Don’t worry, as we sorted through various exercises to bring you a few that are safe and require no equipment.

Squats: We can’t recommend squats enough! They work your thighs, glutes and your core, all in one swift move. Stand with your legs shoulder-width apart and your hands outstretched. Lower yourself into a squat, shifting your body weight on to your heels. Stop when you assume a position that is similar to sitting on a chair; hold the position for five seconds and then stand up again. If you find this difficult, do it over a couch, so that you know how low to go when you are performing the first half of the squats. overhead lunges: These engage several different muscle groups, helping your body stretch. The easiest way to do an

overhead lunge is to hold on to something over your head. You can use anything, even a broom will work. Start off with your hands over your head, holding the broom in between.

Then, step in to the lunge, but make sure to not take too big a step. The correct way to do this is to ensure that your knees aren’t stretched out farther than your toes. calf raises: These give your ankles, calves and hamstring an intense workout. The exercise works better if you have a step-stool or a step, but doing it on the floor will

work just as well. If you are standing on a step, make sure that half your foot is on the step and the other half is off it. Start off by standing on your toes, hold the position for two counts and then lower yourself for one count. A few repetitions are all you need to give your hamstrings and calves a solid workout.

Step-ups: Make sure you have a stable chair before you get started, because a rickety one can lead to serious injuries.

All you need to do is stand on the chair and then get back down, using alternate legs to step up and step back down. Put the chair against a wall for added support before you perform this exercise, which will work your butt and legs.

Tricep dips: You’ll need a chair for this one too and it will give your upper body a rigorous workout.

Stand with your back to the chair

and lower your body in such a manner that you grip the edge of the chair with your hands. Extend the rest of your body till it is in a straight line — this is your starting position. Now, dip your body lower, putting all your weight on your arms and come back up.

Bird Dog: Begin on all fours, ensuring that your palms are in line with your shoulders. Extend your right leg backwards and simultaneously, extend your right arm forward, so that the right side of your body forms a straight line.

Maintain your balance without arching your back and slowly return to your starting position. Then, repeat it with your other arm and leg to complete one repetition of the exercise.

Superman Back extension: Lie down on your stomach, stretch your arms out in front of you and lift them off the ground, as if you are flying. Then, lift your legs and upper body off the ground, with only your pelvis touching the floor. Hold the position for three counts before lowering your legs and torso on to the floor.

GET EqUIPPED >> You can perform tricep dips at home with the help of a chair

Once you’ve set up a home gym, the next step is to buy a few workout essentials that will serve you well. While you can even use household items as exercise props (see box), some equipments are a must-have, while others you can do without. Read on to find out more:

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Exercise mat: From cushioning your feet to ensuring you have a good grip (bare feet can slip easily on tiles), an exercise mat is the first thing that you should buy. These mats are inexpensive and easy to store.

Dumbbells: Rather than lusting after a barbell set, simply buy a pair of dumbbells with adjustable weights. You can perform most of the barbell exercises with dumbells as well.

Pull-up bar: This is something that no household item can replace. A pull-bar is cheap and works as a great fitness tool.

It is extremely easy to install (just make sure you get a good one with sturdy grips) and it will help you perform exercises that target your arms, chest and abs.

Exercise ball: Great for stretching as well as to help you perform exercises such as crunches, an exercise ball will take up space, but it will be worth it.

Resistance bands: Resistance bands make strength training easier and more effective. You can also perform a variety of yoga poses using these bands in order to increase intensity.

Punching bag: Get this when you’re ready to take your workout to the next level. A punching bag will improve your stability, speed and strength. It also makes for a great stress-buster!

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Treadmill: Do you really want to spend an exorbitant amount on buying a treadmill, just to avoid taking a walk around your neighbourhood? There is nothing wrong with buying this, but it will not be worth your money.

Elliptical trainer: Like a treadmill, all an elliptical trainer does is simulate several everyday activities such as running and climbing stairs.

Trampoline: While the trampoline workout sounds interesting, spending thousands of rupees to buy one doesn’t make any sense.

Ab trainer: For the money they cost, ab trainers don’t provide enough benefits. The effects are just marginally better than performing a set of crunches. A medicine ball is a better, not to mention, cheaper, alternative.

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Several household items make for fantastic gym equipment. Here’s a list: water bottles: Bottles filled with one or half a litre of water, can easily replace dumbbells.

A sturdy foot stool: Find a foot stool with sturdy legs and rubber ends, as they work well if you want to intensify push-ups. You can even perform leg raises on them.

A sturdy chair: A chair, similar to the foot stool we mentioned above, is a very good workout prop.

There are numerous chair workouts you can find that will allow you to squeeze a little fitness into your day.

Stairs: Okay, these might not be in your home, but they are too good to not be included in this list. All you have to do is run (yes, we mean run) up and down the stairs for a 10 minutes and you’ll get a great cardio workout.

A rucksack: Stuff an empty rucksack with old magazine, newspapers and heavy cardboard (if you can find some). Now, use this as a weight. Be careful, because a rucksack will be unstable and might slip from your hands, injuring you.

BEST HomE fITnESS GUIDES

Take a look at these workout guides to get a headstart on your home fitness routine.

The Biggest Loser workout This TV show has been around for years now, and with the jaw-dropping results that it delivers season after season, their home workout is worth giving a try. It involves no equipment and is easy enough for beginners. where: www.biggestloser.com fitnessBlender With over 12 lakh subscribers, FitnessBlender has a tremendous following on YouTube. Run by a husband and wife team, they offer free workout videos, workout routines and healthy diet plans. where: www.youtube.com/user/FitnessBlender The fitness Book Aptly titled, this book is perfect for those discovering fitness and covers everything from swimming, running and resistance training, to yoga and pilates. Apart from containing over 500 hundred exercises, this book also has several questionnaires that will help identify the correct diet and exercise plan for you. where www.amazon.in (`799, currently available for `510)

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There’s nothing wrong with consuming alcohol, if you indulge in it once in a while and in small quantities. However, certain spirits are actually dangerous! Yamini Walia tells you which ones to steer clear of, or be very careful of drinking if you decide to

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etired American football player, Ray Lewis, once said, “We get one opportunity in life, one chance at life to do whatever you’re going to do.” We agree with and subscribe to most of that view. However, taking it too seriously when it comes to consuming alcohol or certain types of food might be a bad idea. There’s nothing wrong with trying out different types of food and drink, but make sure that you are aware of the potential ill-effects that accompany them. The following drinks, for example, can actually be very dangerous to consume.

absinThe This alcoholic beverage is regarded as the father of dangerous drinks. Famous due to pop-culture references, the drink contains wormwood and anise. It may be popular now, but in the 19th century, it drove people crazy, caused epilepsy and tuberculosis, and was actually banned. It has also been linked to hallucinations, though the topic is fiercely debated. Due to recent changes in the rules and regulations of food and beverages, absinthe is available in the market again. If you do intend to try it, make sure you buy it from a very reliable source and ensure that it contains the legalised, 70% or 80% alcohol.

mezcal Mezcal is a distilled alcoholic beverage, made from agave plants in Mexico. As part of a marketing gimmick in the 1940s, mezcal producers started putting a young insect in the bottle, a larval form of the moth, Hypopta Agavis, which lives off the agave plant. Unfortunately, the trend caught on and the drink is still sold with a visually disturbing worm inside it, making it unsafe to consume.

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>> Absinthe can cause epilepsy and tuberculosis. So, be extremely cautious if you plan on trying this dangerous drink

made up of grain alcohol and ethanol. In extreme cases, just a sip of this drink can see you paying the ICU a visit.

Really? A scorpion in your vodka?! Yes, the Russians have taken vodka to a new level, by preserving a scorpion in it. This drink is used as an aphrodisiac in south-east Asia and also, to treat muscle and back pain. The highlight of this drink, is that the full-length scorpion is edible along with its stinger. Sounds horrifying!

eVerclear This drink is banned in 14 countries, which is enough proof of how dangerous it is. The drink contains 95% alcohol and is

moonshine According to popular belief, moonshine can make you blind you and can even lead to fatality. Since, the drink is not aged; it contains approximately 75% alcohol. Moonshine is a distilled alcoholic beverage, associated with backwoods stills and hillbillies. Since its manufacture is not regulated (in India, it is termed as hooch or tharra), the distilling process is often unclean. So, there is a high possibility of the presence of contaminants, in the drink, which can and have lead to death.

Four loKo As far as alcohol content goes, Four Loko is nothing exceptional — it only contains up to 8 or 12% alcohol and is mostly consumed by college students. But, it is so dangerous that it is dubbed as “badness in a can” by the Harvard University Health Services. Why you ask? Well, the answer lies in its caffeine content, which is equal to five cups of coffee! This means that because you think that you aren’t drinking much alcohol, you will consume so much caffeine, that your energy levels will rise beyond the normal amount and this can make you violent. This drink has already led to several cases of hospitalisation and is best avoided.

« health fooD combination: lemon & kale We all know the benefits of vitamin C and leafy greens. But, did you know that the combination can do wonders for your health? Dev Goswami explains the benefits of combining kale and lemon

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e’ve told you a lot about various food combinations and how they benefit your health. Today, we are going to tell you about lemon and kale. Find out about the respective benefits of these two foods and read on, as we tell you how the two foods can work together to give you health benefits greater than what they would on their own.

Kale Kale is often termed as the queen of greens and rightly so, as they are a nutritional powerhouse. One of the best reasons to eat this leafy green is that it is low in calories, high in fibre and has almost zero fat — exactly what you need to consume if you’re trying to lose weight. It is also rich in antioxidants, can help lower your cholesterol levels and

contains high quantities of vitamin A, C and K. Just like lemon, kale too helps detoxify your body and has anti-inflammatory properties.

One of the best benefits of kale, however, is that it’s extremely high in iron.

lemon This citric fruit is immensely healthy and one of its best properties is that it helps flush toxins out of your body, which is why you should begin your day with a few drops of lemon juice, mixed with warm water. Another great benefit of lemon is, quite obviously, its vitamin C content — which helps boost your immune system. It is equally rich in potassium, calcium and pectin fibre (which helps improve colon health). Lemon also has antibacterial and antiseptic properties and

aids in the production of digestive juices and bile, which play an important role in keeping you healthy.

The combinaTion The next time you make a salad, add a few drops of fresh lemon juice. Why? Because the vitamin C from the lemon increases the amount of iron that is absorbed by your body.

Also, while both the foods are antioxidants on their own and help detoxify your body, the combination has much better results. Lemon promotes the formation of antioxidants in your liver, which, when combined with fibre and chlorophyll from kale, makes the detoxification process more effective. Apart from this, the combination will also boost your immune system and increase muscle strength.

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« quick quiz to know yourself

Do you crumble under pressure?

Does pressure get the better of you or do you perform well under a tight deadline? Rhea Dhanbhoora suggests you take this quiz to find out You prefer work days that are easy and laidback, over days that are fast-paced and chaotic. a. Yes. b. No. You feel angry, stressed or upset when you have a lot of work to do in a short period of time. a. Yes. b. No.

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Do you delegate as much work as possible, so that you don’t have to do too much of it yourself? a. Yes. b. No. When things are very chaotic, do you feel depressed and give up halfway through? a. Yes. b. No.

You work at the last minute, so you always have deadlines looming over your head.

listen uP We know it’s difficult, but you have to listen, in order to be able to express yourself properly. In the heat of the moment, you could end up having an argument that blows way out of proportion.

To avoid saying things that you will regret later, listen first and respond only after a while.

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take a break The next time you’re really angry, take a break and leave the situation. Don’t talk, don’t respond — simply press pause on your argument and turn away from the fight. Responding when you’re seething will not help you express your anger in a healthy manner.

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Punch it out Instead of talking to people or fighting, exercise or use a punching bag. Physical activity helps you release stress and frustration constructively, so while you sweat it out, your body will calm down automatically.

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don’t blame PeoPle The easiest way to stop being angry is to stop blaming people. Constantly defending yourself will just cause more conflict, stress and anger. Express how you feel and why you’re angry, but do not place blame on someone else, even if it is their fault.

If you thought that acne was nothing but a pesky teenage problem, you haven’t taken adult acne into account! Take this quiz to update yourself on acne, says Shirley Mistry

cne is one of those persistent problems that affects up to 85% of people, at least once in their lives, usually during their teenage years. However, apart from pimples being painful, there is a lot more to acne, which most people usually aren’t aware of. Take our quiz to find out how much you know about acne.

Expressing anger — as long as it is in a healthy manner — is much better than bottling it up. Rhea Dhanbhoora gives you ten ways to let out all your pent up frustration

find a solution Being angry with someone, without solving the actual problem, will only hurt you. Either remove yourself from situations that make you angry, or find a way to solve them permanently. Remember that a permanent solution is always better than an immediate flaring up.

mostly bs You’re probably a star employee, because you work very well under pressure. You’re also mentally and physically healthy because you don’t let pressure and stress get to you. Continue doing what you are doing and you’ll be fit, healthy and a reliable employee when it comes to deadlines, handling projects and assignments and dealing with high-pressure situations at work.

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mostly as You’re terrible at working under tight deadlines and you’re letting pressure and stress get the better of you!

In the fast-paced career map of the 21st century, you can’t afford to be so laidback. While an easy life is an ideal situation for everyone, you have to realise that you will never get anywhere in your career if you cannot handle high-pressure situations. The stress and trauma of being late on deadlines and caving under pressure will make you ill, so take a deep breath and get down to business — no one should have to help you through it!

Acne Alert!

1. Acne is the result of an excessive production of sebum (oil) by your skin. a. True. b. False.

2. The use of certain hair products can cause or aggravate acne. a. True. b. False.

3. You can get a bad bout of acne on your back, neck and shoulders.

6 Practice makes Perfect Mediation is the best way to let your anger out. Brooding over the problem will fill you with pent up frustration that can make you ill. Instead, listen to music, meditate or take a walk. Do this every time you’re angry and eventually, it will become a habit — you won’t need to shout and scream!

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silence Please Spend some time in absolute silence. The worst thing to do when you’re angry is surround yourself with noise.

A little peace and quiet will help you calm down and collect your thoughts.

think before you sPeak Apart from listening to what other people have to say, you should also think of what you are going to say in response to an argument. Spending a few minutes thinking before you speak, will help you express your anger without being bitter, resentful or saying things that you may regret.

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Write it out The next time you’re extremely angry with someone — don’t call or text them.

Instead, write a letter or an email and then put it aside for a couple of hours. Go back, edit and then hold on to it again for a few hours. With time, you’ll find yourself editing out all the anger and calming down, without starting a fight!

use humour Laugh it out. Even if you’re so angry that you want to cry, make it a point to take a few minutes out to watch or listen to something funny. Read some jokes online, watch a comedy show or a funny movie. Avoid talking to people till you’re laughing so hard, that you forget why you were angry.

>> Take our quiz to find out how much you know about acne a. True. b. False.

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4. Washing your face as frequently as every two hours, will help acne to disappear faster. a. True. b. False.

7. Washing your pillowcase every other day will help control your acne. a. True. b. False.

5. Fatty foods, and items such as chocolate aggravate and worsen acne. a. True. b. False.

8. Once a pimple is healing, it is alright to touch the area or use a scrub over it. a. True. b. False.

6. Acne can be a hereditary problem and can be passed down from one generation to another.

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acne is caused by excessive sebum When your face produces too much sebum, it clogs your pores and causes the formation of a pimple, or in most cases, several pimples. Also, if your face is unclean, the bacteria on your skin can infect these pimples and cause them to spread rapidly.

So, make sure you wash your face with a mild cleanser, twice a day. hair Products aggravate acne For adults in particular, hair styling products, such as sprays and mousses are the number one cause of acne. It is so common, that it even has a name of its own — pomade acne. Hairspray seals the bacteria in the pores that are located on your forehead, which erupts on to your skin’s surface in the form of inflamed pimples. So, steer clear of hair sprays and make sure that you don’t touch your face too much while applying hair products. Also, bangs or fringes that have hair styling products on them, can aggravate acne, as they fall over your face. acne on your back, neck and shoulders Apart from your face, sebum producing glands exist on your back, neck and shoulders as well, and so, there is a chance of you suffering a breakout on any of these four areas. In case you do, switch to a mild anti-bacterial soap, or those that contain tea tree oil (as it dries

up the pimple and disinfects it) and ensure that you wear loose clothing that allows your skin to breathe. don’t Wash your face too often We know that we told you to keep your face clean to avoid breakouts in the first place, but don’t wash your face too often either.

Scrubbing your face clean every few hours, to make sure that one solitary pimple shrinks, is a bad idea, because overcleansing your face will strip it off its natural oils and your body will go overboard while trying to compensate for it. This overcompensation, leads to excessive production of sebum and can actually aggravate your acne. natural fats and chocolate don’t Worsen acne Yes, you read that right. You can go ahead and consume natural fats such as butter and chocolate, even if you have acne-prone skin.

Although they are thought to aggravate acne, there isn’t any scientific proof to back this claim. Cheese is another ingredient that you can eat in moderation, but shy away from

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excessive consumption of carrots and tomatoes, as surprisingly, they worsen acne!

Remember, stick to natural fats but avoid greasy, deep fried food. acne is hereditary This one is rather self explanatory. Acne can most certainly be passed down from one generation to another, so maintain a balanced diet and keep your face clean to reduce your chances of suffering from this nagging problem.

Wash your PilloWcase regularly It may seem strange, but it is the simplest thing you can do to control acne, and is effective too! If you suffer from infected pimples, the bacteria and oil will transfer onto your pillowcase very easily, making you more susceptible to a full-blown breakout.

Wash your pillow case every alternate day to reduce the risk and make sure that you do the same with your face towel. Frequently laundering towels and pillow cases ensures that your face isn’t coming in contact with the harmful oils and bacteria that are collecting in the fibres. don’t scrub, Pick or touch a PimPle Even when it is close to being healed, don’t scrub or pick at your pimple as it can cause dark spots on your skin and can lead to keloid scars. Let the pimple vanish completely before you touch the area or use a scrub over it.

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We’re not usually fans of exercise machines, but when we heard about uShape, Osim India’s full body vibration exerciser, we couldn’t resist telling you more about it.

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sim India has launched a full-body vibrating exerciser called uShape, which claims to be able to efficiently burn excess fat. The machine, which sounds like a miracle device, is targeted at people who have little or no time to exercise and want to achieve a full-body workout in a short span of time.

If, like us, you’re sceptical, you probably want to know how it works. The uShape generates a series of strong vibrations while you perform exercises such as squats, lunges and push-ups. It boosts your metabolism by increasing strength, improving flexibility and raising the levels of blood circulation. It also claims to burn up to 136 calories in 10 minutes and apart from this, you can also get rid of cellulite and develop a toned body.

Just because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean that your back can’t accumulate unsightly fat deposits.

Dev Goswami gives you tips on how to ensure you maintain a shapely back

U You can choose from nine full-body workouts, comprising of three auto programmes and three standing positions, depending on what you need. The auto programmes consist of progressive levels that are specifically aimed to shape your body. You can also pick from a manual selection of 10 speeds and increase the intensity of your workout routine.

The uShape is extremely handy because of its sleek design, which makes it easy to store it under your bed or sofa. Since it is controlled by a remote control, you can select and customise your workout options at the touch of a button. But, does it work? You won’t know unless you try it and since we haven’t, all we can tell you is that it promises a quick, convenient workout within the confines of your home. price `55,000 (approximately) contact. www.osim.com >> For people with no time, uShape is the perfect way to keep your body in shape

sually an extension of your love handles, back fat is found just beneath your shoulder blade and can look quite unsightly when you wear fitted shirts or tops. However, vanity is not the only reason you should be targeting the fat on your back. The exercises that you’ll need to perform to lose back fat work all your back muscles, ensuring that you maintain a healthy spine, which is a big benefit. So, read on, as we give you a few simple tips and tell you what exercises will help lose back fat and strengthen your back muscles.

ExErcisE Exercise is one of the most effective ways to lose any type of fat, back fat included. So, incorporate these exercise into your workout routine:

rows Stand straight and bend your torso forward so that it makes a rough 45° angle near your waist. l Let your arms hang loosely in the air, and hold a dumbbell in each hand. l Now, pull your arms up, till your upper arm is parallel to your body and your elbows form a 90° angle, with the dumbbells facing the floor. l Return to the starting position and repeat.

This exercise works the two major back muscles and is the most effective one to lose back fat. l

Back ExtEnsion Lie face down on the floor, with your hands behind your head. l Slowly lift your chest up, as far as you can — make sure to watch out for signs of strain. l Once your reach a point where you can’t raise your chest any more, hold the position for a few seconds. l Slowly, return to the starting position and repeat. This is a very simple exercise, that you can perform even when you’re watching TV. l

sidE plank l

Kneel down on a yoga mat and place

your hands in front of you as if you are about to get into a push-up position. l Raise your hips and lower your head until it is between your elbows. You should be forming an upside down ‘V’ with just your soles and palms touching the mat. l Bring your feet together and raise your right arm in the air, while simultaneously turning your torso to your right. l Your left hand should be making a 90° angle with the mat. l Hold this pose for a few seconds. This pose works your abs, back and torso, making it really effective to burn the fat stored on your back.

GEnErally spEakinG While exercise is a great way to lose back fat, you also need to follow these tips: l Cut down on high-sodium and high-fat foods, both of which will lead to the accumulation of fat. l Try to swim once or twice a week as it is a great way to reduce back fat. l When you’re at the gym, don’t miss out on using the rowing machine, as it specifically targets your back muscles and so, will help you burn back fat. l Kickboxing is another extremely effective and fun way to target your back muscles.

ExpErt spEak

“If you want to reduce the fat on your back, you have to exercise all your back muscles, even though the fat is usually located in the lower back area.

Back fat is deposited around the erector spinae muscle and the best exercise to target this is the conventional dead-lift — it helps you train your lower back muscles and also enhances your functional strength. Other exercises that you should perform include lat pull-downs for your upper back muscles, bent over rows for your upper as well as some parts of your lower back and dumbbell shrugs that target your trapezius muscle, which starts from your neck and extends till your spine.

Combine these exercises with a good diet that is high in proteins and provides a moderate amount of carbohydrates,” says Sagar Pednekar, fitness expert and manager of personal training operations for Gold’s Gym.

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Things ThaT affecT your hearing every day

Several everyday activities might be affecting your hearing even if you do not realise it. Yamini Walia tells you what to be aware of

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osing even a small amount of heating, can negatively impact your life to a great extent. It can make daily communication difficult and lead to long-lasting problems, if it’s not diagnosed immediately. While you may turn down the volume on your speakers and use earphones sparingly, there are several factors that affect your hearing that you may not even be aware of. Take a look at what’s impacting it on a daily basis.

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>> Neglected Tropical Diseases can render you bed-ridden and prevent you from leading a normal life

So neglected When it comes to the health of a nation, international attention has always been focused on conditions such as HIV, cancer and tuberculosis. However, according to the World Health Organisation, more than a billion people suffer from a group of diseases, aptly named the Neglected Tropical Diseases. Dev Goswami tells you more

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ardiovascular diseases, malaria, tuberculosis, HIV... these are some of the deadliest and most commonly mapped diseases. However, there is a group of lesser known, but equally dangerous, diseases called the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), which includes maladies such as stomach worms, elephantiasis and trachoma.

While these three diseases are the most prevalent in India, NTDs in other countries also include chagas disease, leprosy, yaws, rabies and snake bites.

WHy are THey NeglecTeD These conditions are usually neglected, because they usually affect a lower strata of society. NTDs primarily affect countries with tropical climates, and are usually prevalent amongst the poorest and most marginalised sections of society. Since patients of NTDs don’t always have a direct connection to mainstream media, the diseases do not get the attention that they deserve. They affect the poor population of society because NTDs primarily spread due to unsafe water consumption, low levels of sanitation, as well as parasites such

as mosquitoes. Such conditions are rarely present in urban areas or developed countries, which is another reason that NTDs aren’t in the spotlight.

THe saD parT One of the worst features of NTDs is that the diseases have horrific symptoms (blindness, swelling in external body parts, anemia, and pregnancy complications), and they can trap an entire generation in a deadly cycle of poor health.

According to Global Network — an initiative by Sabin Vaccine Institute that works with governments and organisations to help fight NTDs — these diseases stop adults from working and children from attending

NTDs aND INDIa

There’s bound to be a few leaves rustling, especially through the monsoon. Are you wondering how such a minor sound can affect your hearing? Surprisingly, every time the leaves outside rustle, your ears are exposed to 20 decibels of sound. While this is not enough to cause any damage, repeated exposure, combined with traffic and city noise, can, over time, adversely affect your hearing.

souNDs IN your ears In a city like Mumbai, earphones and headphones are a lifesavers, especially when you use them to drown out the noise while travelling. But use them sparingly, because they expose your ears to 50 decibels of noise, which can gradually result in hearing loss. We suggest that you try reading a book to pass your time while you travel.

Heavy TraffIc Avoiding traffic in Mumbai is impossible. Heavy city traffic can expose your ears to 80 decibels of noise and excessive exposure to it can cause hearing loss. Instead of trying to find the quickest route, leave a little early and opt for a route that is traffic-free, or more silent — even if it is a little longer.

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school, and so, can affect a nation’s growth and development

Whether you are at work or home, you are bound to engage in conversations with other people. A normal conversation exposes your ears to 60 decibels of sound and while that might not harm you, very loud conversations (fights in particular) can. So, remember to speak softly!

THe Hopeful fuTure

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While several countries still suffer from NTDs, the good news is that there is hope that these diseases can be eradicated. In June this year, the World Health Organisation reported that Bangladesh is now on the brink of defeating kala azar, also known as black fever, which is a type of NTD that the country has been grappling with. END7, a campaign (www.end7.org) run by Global Network, which has also received a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, aims to build support across countries to help in the fight against NTDs. The campaign’s goal is to eradicate NTDs by 2020.

According to figures released by the Global Network, India accounts for 35% of the global causalities of NTDs. In a Global Network’s press release on END7, Dr. Neeraj Mistry, the managing director of Global Network, was quoted saying, “India currently runs some of the largest NTD control and elimination programmes in the world, signalling its commitment to improving the plight of millions of people.” The fact that India is ready to fight these conditions is also echoed by Anshu Prakash, joint secretary of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, who said, “We have already defeated smallpox, guinea worm and polio in India. NTDs can be our next major public health success story and we are on track to eliminate lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis) very soon. A focus on NTD control and elimination also represents one of the best investments we can make in the health and economic future of our country.”

During monsoons, thunder is a very common phenomena and a clap of thunder exposes your ears to up to 120 decibels of noise, which can cause immediate damage to your ears. So, make sure to carry a set of ear buds with you, when you’re outdoors. >> Constant exposure to something as minor as the leaves rustling can damage your hearing

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>> Facial oils keep you skin hydrated and are mostly organic

BarBara, Our Beauty expert, Will help fix yOur prOBlems

Dear Barbara, For the past few weeks, I have been staying up very late to watch the FIFA World Cup matches and waking up early so that I am in time for work. I feel like the lack of sleep is causing my skin to lose its glow. I have tried using concealer, but it doesn’t seem to help. What should I do?

— avni seth, marine lines Dear avni, Don’t worry! All you need to do is follow a few simple tips to ensure healthy looking skin. Wash your face with cold water, the minute you wake up. The cold, tingling sensation will not only help you feel more awake, it will also constrict your blood vessels, lending your skin a smoother and more toned appearance. Do not forget to moisturise your face, as this prevents it from looking dry and flaky. Finally, add a little colour to your face by applying a bright shade of lipstick or blush. This will ensure that your skin has a nice, healthy glow.

Face the oil Just like with anything else, there are good oils and bad oils — and facial oils are part of the good category. Read on, as Shirley Mistry tells you their benefits, how to pick the best oil for your skin type and which ones we recommend

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>> To get glowing skin, cleanse your face before you go to bed Dear Barbara, My schedule is very hectic and I am always so tired by the end of the day, that I often sleep with my makeup on. Off late, I have started to notice patches of acne on my face. Is it because I don’t take off my makeup? What can I do to stop my face from breaking out?

— ritu chopra, mahim (W) Dear ritu Sleeping without removing your makeup seems like the probable cause, but make sure you also minimise your stress levels. When it comes to makeup, remember that there are also several different kinds of pollutants that your skin comes in contact with through the day. This, along with the accumulation of dirt and bacteria clogs your pores, which leads to breakouts. Make sure that from now on, you wash your face before you sleep, or use a cleansing milk to wipe off all the dirt, regardless of tired you feel.

on the other hand, are lipophilic or fat loving, which means that they easily pass Facial oils are essentially moisturisers through the lipid layer of your skin, that consist of a blend of natural oils. prevent moisture loss and deeply your skin, making it They are usually available in pipette hydrate bottles and contain a dropper that look plumper. dispenses the product in small amounts. lightening & brightening: Most natural These oils provide better hydration than oils, including ones such as olive and a regular moisturiser and are mostly coconut oil, help to smoothen out your organic, as the oils present in the blend complexion and reduce spots and scars. are derived from plants. Most Using facial oils that contain a varied importantly, they are suitable for all skin blend of oils will, over time, help reduce types, including sensitive skin, because pigmentation, dark spots and an uneven they are devoid of the wax, which is often complexion. anti-ageing: Most plant-based oils have found in most face creams. the ability to fight free radicals in your body and some, such as argan oil also hOW they help contain anti-ageing properties. This is all natural: Instead of using a because of their high antioxidant concoction of chemicals, you should use content which prevents premature natural, organic products. Facial oils formation of fine lines and wrinkles. contain all-natural colours, fragrances sensitive skin: Even if your skin is easily and essences, and as mentioned earlier, irritated and doesn’t react well to new are devoid of the wax that lends volume products, you can use facial oils, because and viscosity to other face creams. This they are all-natural and very mild on your skin. They don’t cause breakouts makes them a very good option.

Boost of hydration: Think of facial oils and suit most people with sensitive skin. as a surge of hydration. Compared to regular moisturisers, facial oils provide Oil fOr Oily skin?

5-10 times the hydration and the effects last through the day. This means that Believe it or not, facial oils can be they work very well even during seasons applied on oily, blemish-prone skin too! that usually sap oil from your skin, such Most facial creams and products contain as monsoon and winter. Using them chemicals that strip your skin off the keeps your skin moisturised all day. layer of lipids (natural oils) that it plump your skin: Most face creams requires to stay healthy. This results in contain little or no oil, so they don’t your body going into overdrive to really help prevent water loss. Facial oils compensate for the loss, which

aggravates problems such as acne breakouts. So, even if you have oily skin, don’t shy away from using facial oils.

Remember that lipids dissolve lipids, which ensures that your skin will remain moisturised, as well as shine-free.

Our picks

Take a look at our picks of the best facial oils in the market. Facial oils are usually very expensive, but since you only require 3-4 drops per application, they will last long enough to be value-for-money.

Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate oil 99.8% natural, this oil is light, gets easily absorbed and leads to visibly improved skin overnight.

Price `3,592 Origins Plantscription Face oil Fortified with as many as 20 oils, including raspberry seed oil and argan oil, this product is a great option for people who are looking for an antiageing solution.

Price `3,989 Clarins Blue Orchid Face Treatment oil Meant especially for dehydrated, dry skin, this oil also tones your skin, while keeping it moisturised.

Price `3,088

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Modi to seek equal share in 5 New Governors $50bn BRICS Dev Bank appointed

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ORTALEZA (Brazil): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch his first multilateral engagement in this seaside city of Brazil, meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of today's BRICS Summit at which India will press for equal shareholding for its five member countries in the proposed US $50 billion BRICS Development Bank so that no shareholder dominates.

Modi will join Putin, Xi, South African President Jacob Zuma and the host President Dilma Rousseff in deliberations over the proposed bank, international financial architecture and other issues at Fortaleza.

India is keen on the issue of equal share holding since it does not want a repeat of the distortions that have crept into Bretton Woods institutions like International Monetary Fund, World Bank and the Asian Development Bank in which rich countries like the US and Japan have a strangle hold.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Modi will also discuss the possible outcomes of the two- day summit on other issues like reforms of the UN Security Council and international financial architecture.

Sources said India's primary goal is equal shareholding for all the members -- Brazil, Russia, India,

China and South Africa.

The BRICS Development Bank, an idea which was conceived in Delhi in 2012 and approved in Durban last year, is to be set up with an initial corpus of $50 billion, with scope for expansion up to $100 billion when new members are added.

For the initial $50 billion, India wants equal contribution by all the five members of $10 billion. This is because India doesn't want the development bank to fall into the ownership pattern of IMF and World Bank, with a distorted share holding.

The other priority for India are about the presidency of the bank and the name to be given for it. Apparently, India would like it to be called the New Development Bank, an expression used by Modi in his departure statement on Monday.

"I also look forward to our discussions to further advance intraBRICS economic cooperation and our collective efforts to advance global economic stability and prosperity," the Prime Minister had said.

In particular, I look forward to the successful conclusion of major BRICS initiatives like the New Development Bank and the Contingent Reserve Arrangement, which have seen significant progress since their launch in New Delhi in 2012," Modi said.

"These initiatives will support growth and stability in BRICS and also benefit other developing countries," he said. India wants the modalities for the establishment of the bank through a simple route and not a complicated one.

It wants to avoid the pitfalls of the Bretton Woods institution of one who pays more calls the tune.

During his meetings with Chinese and Russian presidents, bilateral issues may also come up but no bigticket items are likely to be decided since it would be a get to know meeting.

Ram Naik gets UP, O.P. Kohli moves to Gujarat, K.N. Tripathi gets W. Bengal, B.D. Tandon gets Chhattisgarh, Padmanabha Acharya gets Nagaland

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EW DELHI: Senior BJP leader and former Union Minister Ram Naik was on Monday appointed as Governor of Uttar Pradesh and party's veteran Delhi leader O.P. Kohli will move to Gujarat, in the first appointment of five Governors by the Narendra Modi government.

According to a Rashtrapati Bhavan communique, Naik will take over in Uttar Pradesh after B.L. Joshi, perceived to be a close confidante of Gandhi family, was asked to tender his resignation.

A three-time Parliamentarian, Naik, 80, has the rare distinction of being the only minister who completed five years as Petroleum minister in one government.

Hit by cancer, Naik was bedridden in 1994 but fought back and overcame the deadly disease.

Kohli, 78, who was a Rajya Sabha member from 1994 to 2000, takes over as Governor in Gujarat after 87-year-old Kamla Beniwal was shifted to Mizoram by the Government for remainder of her term till November this year.

A former Chief of BJP's Delhi unit in 2009, Kohli has been associated with BJP since his student days and was President of its student wing -- ABVP -- and later became Chief of Delhi University Teacher Association.

According to the communique, Keshari Nath Tripathi, a former Uttar Pradesh Speaker will take over in West Bengal, a post which had fallen vacant after the resignation of M.K. Narayanan after he was nudged to resign.

A poet and author of books, Tri-

Ram Naik and Balram Das Tandon pathi, who will turn 80 in November this year, was a five-time MLA and has written a few books like Commentary on The Representation of the People Act, 1951 and two poetic books in Hindi -Manonukriti, Aayu Pankh.

Balram Das Tandon, 87, founder member of Jan Sangh in 1951, was appointed Governor of Chhatisgarh after Shekhar Dutt tendered his resignation on June 18 after he too was sounded by the Union Home Ministry.

Tandon was the Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab in 1969 and later served as Cabinet Minister in Parkash Singh Badal's government. A six time MLA, Tandon was critical of Badal government's decision in 2012 of providing free electricity to state farmers.

Padmanabha Acharya, a member of working group on North East region of BJP and Co-Convener of Overseas Friends of BJP, was appointed Governor of Nagaland after President Pranab Mukherjee accepted resignation of Tripura Governor Vakkom Purushothaman, who was also officiating as Nagaland Governor.

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EW DELHI: A row erupted over yoga guru Baba Ramdev's close aide Ved Pratap Vaidik's meeting with Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed with Congress on Monday seeking to corner the government inside and outside Parliament over whether it had given its approval.

The government on its part distanced itself from the meeting and declared it had nothing to do with the journalist "directly, indirectly or even remotely" and asserted there was no sanction from its side.

"There is no Track-2 or Track-3 diplomacy involved," it added.

Vaidik had met the chief of Jamaat-ud-Dawa, said to be the parent organisation of terror outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba(LeT), in Lahore on July 2 while touring Pakistan along

with a group of journalists and politicians invited by a peace research institute.

As the Congress demanded his arrest, Vaidik defended his parleys with Saeed, saying he has been meeting all kinds of people and that it was a "simple thing" for him.

He also rejected suggestions by Congress that he might have acted as government's envoy, saying he was "nobody's envoy but my own".

The meeting generated heat in Parliament with Rajya Sabha witnessing two adjournments during Question Hour.

Congress members in both Houses sought a detailed statement from the government on the "purpose and motive behind the meeting with India's most wanted terrorist".

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THORNY ISSUE... Police jawans undergoing a rigorous training session at Matlabpur in Moradabad on Monday.

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The issue of GAAR was not on the table for this Budget. It was not an issue on which the government had to make an announcement in this Budget. The deferment of GAAR till March 31, 2015... We are still about eight months away from that. There is enough time for the government to review that and it is the fact that the new govt. is yet to take view on GAAR.

Revenue Secretary Shaktikanta Das BUSINESS BRIEFS $579 Mn Additional Penalty On RIL

Velocity Parameters Indicate Weakness

NSE India: CNX Nifty — Daily Market Report for: Tuesday (July 15, 2014) (Based on the activity of the previous trading day) by Dominic Rebello REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY: The Nifty fell marginally on Monday (July 14, 2014) a net 5.45 points (0.07%) and closed at the 7454 point level. The market opened up with a gap at the 7469 points level. It then declined and turned into a range bound movement until 12.05 p.m. The index then declined sharply into the red and registered the day’s low at the 7422 points level at 12.44 p.m. It then bounced back sharply into the green and registered the day’s high at the 7478 points level at 2.37 p.m. The index then declined and turned into a range bound movement until closing at the day. The Nifty witnessed a volatile session and moved in a range of 56 points. Sentiment was mixed and amongst the 50 Nifty stocks 26 were losers, while 24 stocks closed in the green.

Substantial buying was witnessed in capital goods and auto stocks, while substantial selling was witnessed in consumer durables and IT stocks.

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: Volume: Volume (Qty shares) decreased 31.94%. This change is substantial and indicates a less than full participation by investors.

Market Breadth: Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was negative. Amongst all the traded stocks, 597 were gainers, 960 were losers and 32 remained unchanged.

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

RSI Indicator: The RSI is above the 40 level and is now turned flat (positive if it rises).

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

ADX Indicator & DI Lines: The +DI line is above the –DI line but both lines are converging (negative if it continues).

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

oscillators discussed here are indicating a weak market but with a neutral bias.

The government has slapped an additional penalty of USD 579 million on Reliance Industries for producing less than targeted natural gas from its KG-D6 block, Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said yesterday. With this, the total penalty on RIL for missing the target in four fiscal years beginning April 1, 2010 now stands at a cumulative USD 2.376 billion, the Minister informed the Lok Sabha yesterday. The penalty is in the form of disallowing costs incurred. The Production Sharing Contract (PSC) allows RIL and its partners BP Plc and Niko Resources to deduct all capital and operating expenses from the sale of gas before sharing profit with the government.

Disallowing costs will result in government's profit share rising by USD 195 million from 2010-11 to 2013-14, he said.

MFs Exposure To Bank Stocks Hits Record-High

Mutual fund managers raised their exposure in bank stocks to an all-time high of nearly Rs 55,000 crore in June this year amidst soaring equity market. According to the latest data available with market regulator Sebi, mutual fund investments in banking stocks reached Rs 54,746 crore as on June 30, 2014, accounting for 21.5% of their total equity assets under management of Rs 2.55 lakh crore. This was also the fifth consecutive monthly rise in exposure. After banking, software is the second most preferred sector with MFs having exposure of Rs 26,595 crore.

Support Levels: For short-term traders the immediate main support is at the 7471 points level.

The next support is at the 7321 points level.

Govt Expects Rs 54k-Cr In Telecom Services Revenue

Pivot Point Analysis: For intra-day traders the support and resistance levels are calculated according to the pivot point theory and are: Pivot point = 7452 (This is the level where the trend is likely to change during intra-day).

Support (1) = 7425.

Support (2) = 7395.

Resistance (1) = 7481.

Resistance (2) = 7508.

Achieving Rs 6.24 Lakh Cr In Indirect Taxes A Challenge

Resistance Levels The immediate main resistance is at the 7896 points level.

The next resistance is at the 7954 points level.

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

However, the 5 days moving average has dropped below the 25 days moving average. The 5 days moving average is now below the 15 and 25 days moving averages. Further, the index is below its 5, 15 and 25 days moving averages and all the three averages are declining. Moreover, the velocity parameters too indicate weakness. All these indicate a negative bias and the possibility of a further decline unfolding.

Investors are advised to avoid buying at current levels.

Work with strict stop losses on all positions

MOVING AVERAGES (TREND INDICATORS) The index: Is below its 5-day average (at 7537) Negative.

Is below its 15-day average (at 7604) Negative.

Is below its 25-day average (at 7592) Negative.

Is above its 200-day average (at 6557) Positive.

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Government expects to earn a total of Rs 53,937 crore from telecom services during 2014-15 fiscal, the Parliament was informed yesterday.

"The budget estimates of revenue likely to be earned by the government during the current year: licence fee- Rs 13,520 crore, spectrum charges including auction- Rs 40,417 crore," Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said in a reply to a question in the Lok Sabha.

It is a challenge to achieve the budget target of Rs 6.24 lakh crore in indirect taxes in the current financial year, a senior finance ministry official said yesterday. "The government faces a challenge in achieving the budgeted indirect tax target in the current fiscal year," Revenue Secretary Shaktikanta Das said at an event in New Delhi. The government has budgeted Rs 6,24,902 crore in indirect tax collection in 2014-15, which is 20% higher than indirect tax mop-up (revised estimates) in the last fiscal.

Das said the government is confident of achieving direct tax collection target of Rs 7,36,221 crore, which is 15% higher than direct taxes collected in the last fiscal year (revised estimates).

CPSEs Contribution To GDP On The Decline

The contribution of public sector enterprises towards GDP in terms of gross value addition was declining for three years up to 2012-13, according to figures presented in Parliament yesterday. "The turnover of central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) for the last three years, 2010-11, 2011-12 and 2012-13 was Rs 14,98,018 crore, Rs 18,22,049 crore and Rs 19,45,777 crore respectively". "The contribution of gross value addition of CPSEs in gross domestic product (GDP) is 6.18%, 6.14% and 5.85% respectively," Minister of State for Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises P Radhakrishnan said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.

‘Education, Taxes Keep Social Media Abuzz During Budget’

Education and taxes were the most discussed topics on social media during Budget as individuals, businesses and politicians posted on these two segments across platforms like Facebook, Twitter and blogs, a study by credit rating agency CRISIL yesterday said. According to a study by CRISIL, conducted across 36,000 profiles, 47% of mentions by individuals were related to education, while 24% of the mentions by businesses were about announcements and impact on the education sector. About 12% of the mentions by individuals were about taxation, while in the case of businesses it was higher at 35%.

BROKERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS Axis Capital calls a ‘Buy’ on Hindalco CMP: Rs. 173

Target: Rs. 205

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Target: Rs. 3900

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Inflation Dips, But Monsoon Concern Remains

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he latest “WPI numbers indicate moderation in overall inflation as well as in food prices.

It is heartening to note that the government is making a serious attempt to address the root cause of spiraling food prices. Further the results of FICCI’s latest Economic Outlook Survey report moderate outlook for inflation this fiscal year.The median forecast for inflation rate as per the survey is around 5.6% by end March 2015. However, below average monsoons might play a dampener and there is likelihood of pressure arising on oil prices as well due to global scenraio, ” Says Sidharth Birla, President, FICCI. The Wholesale Price Index receded to four-month low of 5.43 % in June, although bleak situation of the South-West monsoon continues to remain a cause for concern. The Wholesale Price Index based inflation declined in June after touching 5-month high of 6.01 % in May. It was 5.16 % in June 2013.

"The data has been positive due

to a favourable statistical base... The news on the monsoon and kharif sowing is not encouraging. It is more deficient in western India which is less irrigated. So it doesn't augur well for the RBI to cut rates going forward," Chief Economist, Bank of Baroda, Rupa Rege-Nitsure said.

WPI inflation in June eased mainly on fall in vegetable, fuel, edible oil, sugar and onion prices.

However, the kitchen staple, potato, went up by 45.52 %.Prices of vegetables during the month declined by 5.89 % from May, edible oils 0.75 %, sugar - 2.09 %. Onion prices were down by 10.7 %.

In the past few months, however, the prices of onion and potato had been going up. The government has taken various steps including imposing minimum export price of USD 500 a tonne on onion and USD 450 tonne on potatoes to improve domestic supply.It has also put a stock holding limit on these items and has decided to release 50 lakh tonne of rice in open market to prevent price rise due to poor monsoon.

"The moderation in inflation to-

gether with the rebound in industrial production as per the recently released data, provides a positive signal that the structural bottlenecks afflicting the economy could be gradually showing signs of receding and green shoots of recovery could be around the corner," industry body CII said in a statement.

Among others items that became expensive in June include include fruits (up 21.40 %), milk (10.82 %), egg, meat and fish (10.27 %) and rice (10.24 %). Food inflation in June was down at 8.14 % from 9.5 % in May. However, it is likely to remain a cause for concern for the government given the patchy monsoon so far.

Inflation in the fuel and power category, meanwhile, was down at 9.04 % from the previous month.

Among other items that witnessed fall in prices in Juneinclude cereals at 5.33 %. But, prices of pulses became expensive at 1.78 %, according to an official release. In the non-food articles category, the rate of price rise during the month was slower at 3.49 %.

Among others, prices of fuel and power grew at a slower pace of 9.04 %, as against 10.53 % in May. Beverages, tobacco & tobacco products prices rose to 8.64 %, from 8.45 %.

Prices of aerated drinks and tobacco products have gone up.

In other items in the manufactured category, cotton textiles price rose to 8.31 %, though the rate of price rise for man-made textiles was slower at 5.54 %. The prices of cement and lime declined at 4.45 % and for basic metals alloys and metal product inflation was down at 2.83 %. The WPI inflation for April was revised upwards at 5.55 %, from 5.20 % provisionally.

Industry body Assocham said"When potatoes and tomatoes grab headlines, they limit the policy space both with the RBI and the government to really go for bold measures. So, very effective and quick central intervention is required with the help of the states to tame the prices of essential commodities whatever it takes, or else bold reforms will remain non-starters."

Chinese FDI Could Touch USD 30 Bln By 2025 Infrastructure To Get Multi-Year Boost, Says Fitch C

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he country's infrastructure sector will get a huge boost from the multitude budgetary proposals, especially those on easing the funding for the sector, ratings agency Fitch said yesterday. "The new Indian government...reasserted one of its core economic priorities to ad-

dress the country’s infrastructure deficit...Infrastructure to get multiyear boost," it said in a note.

The agency said through the budget, the new government has made a commitment to carry forward the previous Manmohan Singh-led regime's efforts to clear the infra backlog. It singled out the move to allow banks to raise longterm bonds for lending to longer gestation infrastructure projects, and making it more attractive by giving concessions on the mandatory bond holdings and cash reserve requirements, as one of the biggest positives."It is the measures to ease funding that are particularly noteworthy and will be critical for driving

the new investment cycle," it said.

Fitch said the new government led by Narendra Modi has made new long-term capital investment cycle as a policy focus, which means fiscal and regulatory policy changes should be supportive of corporates in the infrastructure, construction, and real estate industries.

However, these positives will not play out so much in the short term and are applicable only in the medium to long term, it said.

Apart from Rs 600 billion in direct infrastructure investments, special economic zones, new ports and subway projects, the budget presented by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley also included major announcements on urban infrastructure and road building, it said.

Additionally, measures on the REIT (real estate investment trusts) will also be supportive to the sector, while opening up the construction sector for greater foreign investor play. On the power sector, the agency said the extension of tax benefits for generating companies by three years will support their profits. The plans to rationalise and improve coal supplies for power plants are also critical for improving productivity, it added.

It can be noted that infrastructure is estimated to require over USD 1 trillion in investments during the 12th Five-Year Plan period ending 2017. The sector has, however, suffered in the recent past due to host of reasons, including difficulties in getting project clearances, some judicial interventions and also higher interest rates.

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hinese foreign direct investment (FDI) into India could touch USD 30 billion by 2025, says a book.

"We deem it entirely possible that, by 2025, the stock of Chinese FDI into India could be USD 30 billion, and if Chinese industrial clusters come to be established (in India) even larger, says the book titled "The Silk Road Discovered", co-authored by Singapore-based business veteran Girija Pande, the Washington DC-based research consultancy China India Institute chairman Anil K. Gupta and the institute's managing partner Haiyan Wang.

"This projection refers only to equity ownership of 10 per cent or more in an India-based com-

pany...It does not include loan or minority stakes," said the authors in the book, noting that both Chinese and Indian companies have entered into each others markets through third-party business acquisitions.

The book was launched by Arnoud De Meyer, in Singapore by the President of the Singapore Management University, yesterday."We are forecasting nearly USD 25 billion Chinese investment into India in the next five to seven years. "The Chinese investment into India will help build up infrastructure and export manufacturing," Pande told PTI during the book launch.

By 2025, China and India will be two of the world’s four largest

economies and by then, economic ties between them should also rank among the 10 most important bilateral ties worldwide, said Pande.

The 269-page publication examines how India companies such as Tata Consultancy Services, Mahindra Tractors, NIIT, Tata Motors/Jaguar Land Rover and Sundaram Fasteners have figured ways to win in China. Their experiences may inspire and offer lessons to other Indian companies, it said.

The book also examines how Chinese pioneers such Lenovo, Huawei, TBEA, Haier and Xinxing have made a strong commitment to India and are beginning to realise the fruits as a result of this commitment. (PTI)

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TODAY’S BEST VIEWING

Intrepid British archaeologist Lara Croft has made perhaps the most important archaeological discovery in history: an orb that leads to the mythical Pandora’s Box. Unfortunately, the orb falls into the hands of Jonathan Reiss, an evil scientist who deals in killer viruses and hopes to sell the secrets of the box as the ultimate weapon.

Recruited by British Intelligence to get the orb back from Reiss, Lara recruits Terry Sheridan, a British marine turned mercenary (and her former love interest) to help.

The two embark on an adventure that spans continents in an attempt to regain the orb. HBO, 9 p.m.

AUR PYAAR HO GAYA

SOAPS & SERIALS

Abhas comes to know that Avni and Raj love each other. When he sees the two of them locked in a room together, he loses his cool. He immediately gets the room unlocked and beats up Raj when Avni urges him to give Raj one chance to prove his love.

Will Abhas end up telling Avni’s parents about Raj and Avni’s love story? Zee T V, 10.30 p.m.

DEADLY DILEMMAS

It’s the play-along science show where you start each episode with nine lives and are challenged to hold onto them by answering nine fascinating Dead or Alive questions. Choose the right answer and you save a life. Get it wrong and one of your lives is wiped away. D iscovery, 8 p.m .

PYAR KA DARD HAI MEETHA MEETHA PYARA PYARA

Pankhuri decides to expose Vikram Dhanrajgir evil side and goes to Anisha Nani and tells her the truth.. she decides to support Pankhudi to expose Vikram....Also Kaira also gets to know the truth... Star Plus, 10 p.m.

FRONTLINE BATTLE MACHINES WITH MIKE BREWER

In FRONT LINE BATTLE MACHINES, presenter Mike Brewer heads to the frontline in Afghanistan to test hi-tech British and American weaponry and equipment being used in the fight against the Taliban. Follow Mike as with the full co-operation of

Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya, Zee TV, 10.30 p.m.

the UK Ministry of Defense, he gains unrestricted access to Camp Bastion and Kandahar Air Base, revealing the latest combat vehicles and equipment, such as the SA80 Rifle, the Apache attack helicopter and Mastiff armored six-wheeled truck. D iscover y Science, 10 p.m .

MOM SEASON 1

A nerve-rattled Christy anticipates going on a romantic weekend getaway with Adam (Justin Long). Elsewhere, Gabriel’s wife believes he’s cheating, so she reaches out to Christy for help.

Star Wor ld, 8.30 p .m.

MOVIES OF THE DAY

SNAKE IN THE EAGLE’S SHADOW

Jackie Chan is a boy who is used as a janitor at his kung-fu school. Jackie Chan can’t fight and is always getting bullied by the teachers and pupils. One day an old man helps Jackie train in an art of kung-fu called the ‘ Snake’s Fist ‘. Jackie doesn’t get bullied again. Then Jacki creates his own style and mixes it with the Snake’s Fist. His style is based on the movement and actions of a cat. One day the old man is in trouble by a man who does ‘ The Eagle’s Claw’ and Jackie helps the old man. Star Mov ies, 11 p.m.

NATIONAL TREASURE: BOOK OF SECRETS

While Ben Gates is presenting new information about John Wilkes Booth and the 18 pages missing from Booth’s diary, a man by the name of Mitch Wilkinson stands up and presents a missing page of John Wilkes Booth’s diary. Thomas Gates, Ben’s great-grandfather, is mentioned on the page. It shows that Ben’s great-grandfather was a co-conspirator in Abraham Lincoln’s murder. When doing more research, the conspiracy takes Ben, Abigail Chase, and Riley Poole to Buckingham Palace (which they break into). They discover a plank that has early Native American writing on it. The plank has only one symbol that Patrick Gates can identify. The symbol is Cibola (see-bowl-uh) meaning the City of Gold. In order to define the rest they have to go to Ben’s mother, Patrick’s divorced wife. Zee Studio, 9 p.m.

THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY

Bilbo Baggins is swept into a quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakenshield. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Giant Spiders, Shapeshifters and Sorcerers. Although their goal lies to the East and the wastelands of the Lonely Mountain first they must escape the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature that will change his life forever ... Gollum. Here, alone with Gollum, on the shores of an underground lake, the unassuming Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths of guile and courage that surprise even him, he also gains possession of Gollum’s “precious” ring that holds unexpected and useful qualities ... A simple, gold ring that is tied to the fate of all Middle-earth in ways Bilbo cannot begin to.. Pix, 9 p.m.

STAR PLUS

P.M. 2.00 Ek Hasina Thi 2.30 Iss Pyar Ko Kya Naam Doon..

3.00 Pyar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha 3.30 Suhaani Si Ek Ladki 4.00 Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 4.30 Ek Hasina Thi 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 Saraswati Chandra 8.00 Ek Hasina Thi 8.30 Mahabharat 9.00 Diya Aur Bati Hum 9.30 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hain 10.00 Pyar Ka Dard Hai….

10.30 Ek Veer Ki Ardaas – Veera 11.00 Ye Hai Mohabbatein P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 4.30 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 10.00 11.00

KEEMAT

Snake In The Eagle’s Show, Star Movies, 11 p.m.

Ajay and Dev are two small-time crooks. One day they accidentally killed a man named Mohan Tripathi. With a good and pleasant mind they find out the address of the decreased and pays a visit to his village. Only to see the young man’s family eagerly waiting for his return from abroad, seeing the family’s plight they decides to lie about the young man and told the family that he is alive but was delayed because of some urgent work. Days and months passed and Mohan did not showed up towards his family and both young men continues to lie to them. The question remain what will be the outcome of Ajay and Dev when the family learns that there son is no longer alive and that both are his killers? CVO, 9 p.m.

DARNA ZAROORI HAI

Pahwa is a film buff. He watches every new release in the night show on the first day itself. Just as he readies himself to visit a nearby theatre to catch the new release Darna Mana Hai, his mother cautions him against taking the route via the graveyard. It also happens to be Friday the 13th and Amavas ki raat (new moon). Pahwa dismisses his mother’s plea since he doesn’t believe in ghosts and goes through the graveyard, making fun of the dead and hitting a tree in the cemetery. The movie is boring and ends with no incident, but on the way back, for some reason he’s a little more nervous than usual. He hears strange noises and someone seems to be pursuing him. Filmy, 9 p.m.

CHANDNI CHOWK TO CHINA

Based in Delhi’s Chandni Chowk, orphaned Sidhu is adopted by the owner of Bajrang Bali Parathas, known simply as Dada.

Years later Sidhu has grown up and is an expert at slicing vegetables. When his Chinese friend and Philosopher, Chopstick, cons him into believing that he is the reincarnation of Liu Sheung, a slain Chinese revolutionary, Sidhu takes it upon himself to travel to the Zhange district where he will be forced to confront a deadly female assassin by the name of Suzy; be befriended by a semicrazed beggar; and must face humiliation and possible death at the hands of the virtually indestructible Hojo. B4U, 9 p.m.

LISTING

8.00 Jodha Akbar 8.30 Do dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se 9.00 Kumkum Bhagya 9.30 Qubool Hai 10.00 Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya 10.30 Doli Armaano Ki 11.00 Jodha Akbar

LIFE OK

P.M. 2.00 Savadhaan India 7.00 Baawre: Chal Jahan Challen Mann Ke Paon Re 7.30 Gustakh Dil 8.00 Devo ke Dev Mahadev 8.30 Ek Boond Ishq 9.00 Nadaan Parinde Ghar Aa Ja 9.30 Tumhari Paakhi 10.00 Savdhaan India

5.00 Jai Malhar 5.30 Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 6.00 Eka Lagnachi Tisari Goshat 6.30 Home Minister 7.00 Jai Malhar 7.30 Javai Vikat Ghene Aahe 8.00 Honar Suun Me Hya Gharachi 8.30 Juluni Yeti Reshimgathi 9.00 Eka Lagnachi Tisari Goshta 9.30 Fu Bai Fu 10.30 Jai Malhar 11.00 Julooni Yeti Reshmigathi

ANIMAL PLANET

P.M. 2.00 Wild Asia 3.00 Killing for a Living

3.00 Aliens Mystery Continues 4.00 Hidden Cities Extreme 4.30 Stan Lee’s Superhumans 5.30 Top Secret Racipe 6.30 Auction Kings 7.00 Pawn Stars 7.30 Baggage Battles 8.00 Miracles Decoded 9.00 Surviving Jungle 10.00 Pawn Stars 10.30 Auction Kings 11.00 Aliens Mystery Continues

NAT GEOGRAPHIC

P.M. 2.00 Monsoon Railway 3.00 Mumbai Mega Flood 4.00 Megastructures 5.00 Secret Life of Predators 6.00 The Numbers Game

House Once Upon A Time The Simpsons MOM MasterChef US House Koffee with Karan The Simpsons MOM Masterchef US Season House Once Upon A Time

ZEE CAFÉ

SONY TV

CID Crime Patrol Main Naa Bhoolongi Ekk Nayi Pehchaan Entertainmetn Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega 10.00 Maharana Pratap 10.30 Yudh 11.30 Crime Patrol

ZEE TV

P.M. 2.00 Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya 2.30 Kumkum Bhagya 3.00 Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke 3.30 Pavitra Rishta 4.00 Qubool Hai 4.30 Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se 6.30 Pavitra Rishta 7.00 Ek Mutthi Aasmaan 7.30 Suhane Ladakpan Ke

DDI (Main Channel)

P.M. 2.30 News in Marathi 3.00 Apradh 3.30 Daivacha Ha Khel Nirala 4.00 Bheti Lagi Jiva 4.30 Sansar Maza Wegala 4.55 Zatpat Recipe 5.00 News in JMarathi 5.05 Nati Goti 5.30 Chitrahaar 6.00 Krishidarshan 6.30 Amchi Mati Amachi Mansa 6.55 Patla Tar Ghya 7.00 News in Marathi 7.30 Saraswatichandra 8.00 Hamara Gaon Connection 8.30 Pavitra Bandhan

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STARMOVIES

P.M 2.28 The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 4.50 City Hunter 6.55 Death Race 9.00 Anacondas The Hunt For The Blood Orchid 11.00 Snake In The Eagle’s Shadow A.M. 8.35 Pitch Perfect 10.45 Zombieland P.M. 1.05 2.50 4.35 6.35 9.00

Meri Aashiqui Tum Se, Colors, 10 p.m. Mumbai Mega Flood, NGC, 3 p.m.

4.00 Deadliest 6.30 Brain Games COLORS 5.00 Hunters 7.00 The Indestructibles 6.00 AP Safari 7.30 Caught in the Act P.M. 7.00 Preadtion 8.00 Animals Gone Wild 2.00 Sasural Simar Ka 8.00 Wildest Indochina 9.00 Brain Games 2.30 RAngrasiya 9.00 Lion Man: African 9.30 Street Games 3.00 Meri Aashiqui Tum Safari 10.30 Mega Factories Se Hi 9.30 Deadly 60 11.30 Do Or Die 3.30 Beintehaa 10.00 Deadliest 4.00 Rangrasiya STAR SPORTS1 11.00 Hunters 4.30 Uttaran P.M. 5.00 Meri Aashiqui Tum Se DISCOVERY 2.00 Switch Hit Hi P.M. 2.30 Jai Ho 5.30 Sasural Simar Ka 2.00 Super Skyscraper 3.00 The Big Test 6.00 Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 3.00 Deadly Dilemmas Countdown 7.30 Sasural Simar Ka 3.30 What Happened Next 3.30 Close Encounters 8.00 Balika Vadhu 4.00 Man Vs Wild 4.00 Switch Hit 8.30 Madhubala 5.00 Factory Made 4.30 The Big Test: Eng Ind 9.00 Beintehaa 5.30 What Happned Next Review Show 9.30 Rangrasiya 6.00 A Year In The Wild 5.00 Jai Ho 10.00 Meri Aashiqui Tum Se 7.00 Game of Pawns 6.00 The Big Test 10.30 Uttaran 8.00 Deadly Dilemmas Countdown 11.00 Balika Vadhu 8.30 What Happened Next 6.30 Switch Hit SAB TV 9.00 Man vs Wild 7.00 Jai Ho 10.00 Gold Diggers 7.30 The Big Test P.M. 11.00 Naked Castaway 8.00 Jai Ho 12.00 Taarak Mehta Ka 8.30 Close Encounters 7.00 Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai SCIENCE 9.00 The Big Test 7.30 Pritam Pyare Aur Who Countdown P.M. 8.00 Baal Veer 9.30 Switch Hit 2.00 The Gadget Show 8.30 Taarak Mehta Ka 10.00 Jai Ho 3.00 How It’s Made 9.00 Chidiya Ghar 10.30 The Big Test 4.00 Tech Toys 360 9.30 Badi Door Se Aaye Hai 11.00 Jai Ho 4.50 Time Warp 10.00 Lapataganj-Ek Baar 5.40 How It’s Made Phir STAR SPORTS4 6.00 How Tech Works 10.30 Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai P.M. 7.00 Tech Toys 360 11.00 Taarak Mehta Ka 2.00 GP3 Series 2014 8.00 How It’s Made ZEE MARATHI 4.00 ENI FIM Superbike 9.00 The Gadget Show World C’ship 14 Race 10.00 Frontline Battle P.M. 6.00 ATP World Tour Machines with Mike 2.00 Jai Malhar 500 14 h/ls Bet at Brewer 2.30 Eka Lagnachi Tisari home com Open 11.00 Time Warp Goshta Hamburg 3.00 Honar Suun Me Hya HISTORY 8.00 Premier League Gharachi highlights 3.30 Juluni Yeti Reshimgathi P.M. Playlist 13/14 4.00 Fu Bai Fu 2.00 Modern Marvels 8.30 The Football Review 9.00 Match of the Week 11.00 ENI FIM Superbike 9.00 Samman…Ek Adhikar World C’ship 14 9.30 Kab Kyun Kaise Race 1

DOORDARSHAN

10.00 Awwal Gulookaar 11.00 GU IDE : Film. Starrring Dev Anand, Waheeda Rehman, Leela Chitnis, Anwar Hussain, Ulhas

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 6.30 7.00

Samachar.

Mid Day News Cup of Joy Rang Tarang Samachar News Samachar Business Wrap Metro Scan Desh Pardesh Samachar

Guide, DDI, 11 p.m.

7.30 7.40 7.50 8.00 9.00 10.00 10.30 11.00

News Parliament News Sansad Samachar News (Hindi) News (English) Late Edition Raat Saddhe Dus Cup of Joy

P.M. 2.00 SA Tour of SL 14 h/ls 3rd ODI 3.00 Great Centuries : De Kock 3.30 ICC Cricket 360 4.00 NZ Tour of WI 14 h/ls 2nd Test 6.00 NZ Tour of WI 14 h/ls 2nd T20 7.00 SA Tour of SL 13 h/ls 2nd ODI 8.00 Pak Tour of Sa 13 h/ls 2nd ODI 10.00 NZ Tour of WI 14 h/ls 2nd T20

HBO

Ong Bak 2 Ong Bak 3: The Final Warrior Shinjuku Incident The Twilight Saga: Twilight Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life 11.20 Showdown In Little Takyo A.M. 8.35 Showdown In Little Tokyo 9.45 The Twilight Saga: Twilight P.M. 12.00 2.05 4.40 7.00

STAR WORLD

P.M. 2.00 Reign 3.00 The Good Wife 4.00 American Funniest Home Videos 5.00 Just for Laughs 6.00 Reign 7.00 Grey’s Anatomy 8.00 The Big Bang Theory 8.30 Two and a Half Men 9.00 The Good Wife 10.00 Reign 11.00 The Big Bang Theory P.M. 12.30 5.30 8.00 8.30 9.00

TARZAN - THE WONDER CAR

Deven Chaudhary lives with his mother and only son Raj. Deven spends considerable time designing the perfect car, calling it DC — which is very futuristic and more advanced than any other car in the market — and registering its patent. He also looks after an older model car, handed over to him by his late father, and calls it “Taarzan”. He meets with Rakesh Kapoor and his partners, who praise his design but decline dealing with him.

Zee Ci nema, 8.30 p.m .

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Unbreakable Cowboys and Aliens Shanghai Knights The Haunting In Connecticut 9.00 National Treasure : Book of Secrets 11.30 The Men Who Stare At Goats A.M. 10.20 Cowboys and Aliens P.M. 12.15 2.20 4.16 6.22 9.00

PIX

ZEE TALKIES

P.M 2.00 Yedyanchi Jatra: Bharat Jadhav 4.30 Dhoomdhadaka: Mahesh Kothare 7.00 Zapatlela: Laxmikant Berde 9.30 Gallit Gondhal Dillit Mujara: Magesh Bhosle

CARTOON NETWORK

P.M. 2.00 3.00 4.00 8.00 8.30 9.00 10.30 11.00 A.M. 8.00 9.00

Tom and Jerry Tales Oggy and the Cockraoches Oggy Ki Shaadi Pokemon Black and White Roll No 21 Goal No 21 Johnny Test Courage the Cowardly Dog Ben 10 Oggy and the Cockroaches

POGO

P.M. 1.00 Chhota Bheem Marathon 5.00 Bheem Aaya Baarish Laaya Choota Bheem Marathon 10.00 Looney Tunes Show 11.00 MAD A.M. 8.00 Thomas and Friends 8.30 Lonney Tunes Show 9.30 Chhota Bheem Marathon

DISNEY CHANNEL

P.M. 2.00 Doraemon

The Expendables 2 Spread Kung Fu Hustle From Russia with Love The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

A.M. 7.12 Rango 9.25 The Three Musketeers 11.37 John Rambo

P.M. 2.45 5.10 8.00 11.25 A.M. 8.00 11.05

STAR GOLD

Jung Jodi No 1 Indian Barood

National Treasure : Book of Secrets, Zee Studio, 9 p.m.

Mehndi Golmaal: Fun Unlimited

MAX

P.M. 5.00 1920 Evil Returns: Tia, Bapai 9.00 Koi Mil Gaya: Rakesh Roshan A.M. 10.00 Cheeta The Power of One: Mahesh Babu

ZEE CINEMA

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SONALEE KULKARNI AS ANANDIBAI

By Sandeep Hattangadi

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onalee Kulkarni who is appreciated for her acts in films like ‘Natarang’ and ‘Ajinta’ will now be seen in the historic character of Anandibai in director Mrunal Kulkarni’s historical drama ‘Rama Madhav’, based on the historical figure of Madhavrao Peshwa and his wife Ramabai.

Though Anandibai’s character has negative overtones Sonalee said, “I am willing to shed more positive light on this character through my honest portrayal in the film.”

She further adds, “I researched a lot on the character by reading books on her and interacting with my director Mrunal Kulkarni who has a wealth of information on the character.”

She further revealed, “Prasad Oak is my co-star in the film and he plays the evil scheming Raghobadada and it was great fun to work with him since he had already directed me in his film ‘Hay Kay Nee Kay Nhay’.”

It was a great honor to work with a talented director like Mrunal who has already delivered a hit film like ‘Prem Mhanje Prem Mhanje Prem Aste’, and that, too, in a lavishly made sweeping historical like 'Rama Madhav' is a great achievement for me.” When quizzed about her experience shooting for the film, she says, “ It was a great feeling to work on this film as not many historicals are made in Marathi nowadays unlike the olden days.” Good for you Sonalee!

GAYATRI SRIRAM TO PERFORM AT THE NCPA

By Vijay Shanker

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ingapore-based Gayatri Sriram is an acclaimed exponent of Bharata Natyam and an alumnus from the renowned Kalakshetra Dance School in Chennai, established by the legendary Dr Rukmani Devi Arundale.

Gayatri says, “I am the disciple of Guru Smt Minal Prabhu and have been learning Bharata Natyam since I was a child. I am privileged and happy to be associated with the Kalakshetra. I am highly inspired my veteran mentor Smt Jayalakshmi, though I never had the chance to meet Rukmaniji. The Kalakshetra style of Bharata Natyam is known for its clarity of movements and the perfect technique which is not easy to master.”

“For my performance at the NCPA on July 17, I have taken the theme of Mukti Margam where Bhakti is a medium or a tool to Mukti. In other words, it is the path of liberation and enlightenment. The performance starts with an invocation to Surya Devata, followed by an item on Ardhariswara Swarupa of Lord Siva, Varnambased on Vaishnavism and a Ashtapadi by Jaydeva. I am quite excited to be performing at the NCPA as every performer looks forward to it, moreover my links with Mumbai are quite old.”

“Whenever I take up any theme, I am particular about the grammar and structure of Bhrata Natyam which can't be disturbed. My recent performance in Paris was well-appreciated. I feel fortunate to have performed in various parts of Europe as well,” she said.

Gayatri Sriram is actively associated with Singapore Arts Federation and is a grant holder of National Arts Council of Singapore.

Gayatri has established her academy of dance known as Sruti Laya and trains several aspirants. Gayatri is happily married to Raj Sriram and has two daughters who are also into dancing.

By Amarendra Dhaneshwar

Vetern flautist Rupak Kulakrni, Debopriya and Shuchismita Chatterjee, Vivek Sonar, all senior disciples of Pandit Hariparasad Chaurasia-ji, along with his young students, felicitated their guru Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia and Guruma Anuradha Chaurasia on the occasion of Gurupurnima, in the presence of Pandit Prabhakar Karekar and vocalist Aarti Ankalikar Tikekar at Swatantryaveer Savarakar Rashtriya Smarak, Mumbai. The Gurupurnima Parva Concert was organised by Avartan (a music group and cultural trust) for the benefit of cancer afflicted children.

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ritya Kalanj ali Institute of Fine Arts, Ambernath, organised the Samarpanam programme of classical dance with the dance ballet 'Ramayana', also performed as a tribute to their mentor Dr Sandhya Purecha, at the Ravindra Natya Mandir auditorium.

Nritya Kalanjali Insitutue has been established with the intention of promoting and propagating Indian classical dances and also to encourage young children to learn and practice Bharata Natyam by young and talented exponent Ramesh Koli. Ramesh Koli is the ardent disciple of renowned Bharata Natyam exponent Dr Sandhya Purecha. Every year, the Samarpanam is organised as a tribute to the mentor.

Ramesh religiously does the "pada puja" to cleanse the feet of the Guru and seek blessings, too, in the traditional way.On this occasion the students of Ramesh Koli performed the dance ballet 'Ramayana' wherein the role of Rama was played by Ramesh himself. The ballet takes you on a journey of the 'charitra' of the lord, pertaining to various episodes in the life of Lord Rama like being banished to the forest for 14 years, the death of Raja Dashrata, Rama's younger brother Bharata seeking the 'paduka' of Rama, the golden deer and Ravana's appearance in disguise, the disappearance of Sita, the fight and death of Jataayu, Hanuman, and finally the victory over Ravana, and Lord Rama seeking the throne.

While the attempt was sincere the students should be better prepared and practised, as it not easy to deal with 'Ramayana'. Instead Ramesh should have taken a simpler and easier themes like the naughty pranks of little Krishna, the Kaliya Mardana, etc. which is easier for children to understand and perform. The emphasis seemed to be more on quantity and not on quality as the stage was full of children trying to enact varied scenes and sequences with excitement and nervousness. While on one hand it is necessary to encourage young talent, it is more important that they practice well before coming on stage to perform.

Ramesh Koli as Rama was pleasing, the dialogues and the stagecraft too were quite proper. On the whole it was a partially pleasing presentation.

alabharati' hosted a mini Kirana Gharana Sammelan last week.

Veena Shukla, a fairly senior pupil of the doyenne Dr Prabha Atre, and Shrinivas Joshi, son and pupil of the legendary singer the late Bhimsen Joshi were featured in this morning sammelan.

Shukla sings in a mature voice and has a good sense of melody and rhythm. She sang two ragas at the concert. The first was 'Komal Rishabh Asavari' and the second was 'Parameshwari' which is an invention of the late Ravi Shankar. It is an intriguing combination of 'Ahir Bhairav' and 'Bhairavi'.

Shukla gave a good account of herself and could carry the audience with her.

The real surprise of the morning was an excellent performance by Shrinivas Joshi. Since he is a son of

cians and artists with a long standing lineage of excellence, Sayak Barua infuses Eastern Raga style with Western traditions of blues and jazz. His passages sparkle with meditative drones and flickering improvisations. He has the zeal to experiment with non traditional instruments including the guitar and electronics, thus adding a different flavour to his music. With a Masters in Instrumental Music from Rabindra Bharati University, Sayak was appointed to the position of Junior Research Fellow for Sarod by the Indian Ministry of Culture. Sayakwas was selected from India as a One Beat SM Fellow – an international cultural exchange initiated by the US Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs – to participate in Samarkand, Uzbekistan where he secured a grand prize in 2013.

A postgraduate in Indian

great maestro and is a late starter of a sort, he tends to get underestimated. There is little doubt that his father was a phenomenon and none of his pupils could measure up to him. That does not mean that Shrinivas Joshi does not have the requisite performing ability which was on display at the concert. Instead of choosing to sing the ragas identified with his father, he sang the raga 'Shudh Sarang'.

“My father first heard this composition from the veteran Shivrambua Vaze. He later taught it to me with the help of the text which was made available by Satyasheel Deshpande,” he said. It was sung with proper adherence to the grammar as well as spirit of the raga. The succeeding 'Multani' too was full of vibrant phrases. 'Teerth Vithal', the abhang popularised by the maestro as well as 'Jo Bhaje Hariko Sada', the 'Bhairavi' devotional, were rendered in a manner which was more interpretative than imitative. Mandar Puranik on the tabla was superb as was Niranjan Lele on the harmonium.

Born in a family of musi-

classical vocal music from Rabindra Bharati University, Moumita is among the finest young contemporary Indian classical singers. She started learning classical music from the doyen of Kirana Gharana, late Pandit A Kannan. Judging her outstanding natural ability, she was chosen by Shri Anjan Majumdar, senior disciple of late Pandit Kannan, for further guidance and training in the finer nuances of music. Moumita is the first female vocalist to perform in the Lahore Music Conference in Pakistan. She was conferred the title of 'Adwitiya' in classical vocal organised by Anand Bazar Patrika and Shalimar concerts. She has several music albums of Thumri and Dadra to her credit. Presently she is a guest lecturer at Rabindra Bharati University.

Sayak and Moumita were a ccompanied on tabla by Utpal Das, a first class Master's in Instrumental music (tabla) from the Rabindra Bharati University. The concert was organised by 'Udayan' at the Hall of Harmony.

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 792

ENIGMA CODE 792

ACROSS: 1 Made music in a groovy way (6) 5 Capital little flower, one with greenfly say (8) 9 Lies comfortably when the guns go off and legs get broken (8) 10 Flower book for Christmas, perhaps (6) 11 A gun-minder’s careless when drivelling (10) 12 Put cap on, left to call it a day (4) 13 Tip Grace out, showing worth (5,3) 16 Sirens director understood article about primary industry (6) 17 Shop endlessly - knights meet those with big bills (6) 19 Dog tears into streams (8) 21 Chanel No 5 in brown? (4) 22 Jolly underwater blue (10) 25 Herb (with some musical pertinence) (6) 26 Sad flier, yet associated with happiness (8) 27 Far-seeing pioneer? (8) 28 In single file and between them, minus the middle (6)

DOWN: 2 Tenor of the original Anzac landing (5) 3 Leave food container outside, making cat cross (5) 4 Judge recapitulating in case most uninteresting (7) 5 Public-transport supremo performing in public (7) 6 Many in tatters lagged behind (7) 7 Drink before business - it's no joke without it (5,4) 8 For which an actor obtains only a fraction of his income? (5,4) 14 Nostalgic stretch curving backwards (9) 15 Bodily orifice in reef material! (9) 18 Soup, for example, is official at

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: Most recent

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S ENIGMA CODE SPARSE, ASSESS, SERAPE, PAPERS, ERASER, PASSER, SPREES

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23 An arrow killed him when without his hood (5) 24 For a new language, travel North, Senor (5)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS: 9 Amateur, 10 Tail-end, 11 Hurdler, 12 Coroner, 13 Short stop, 15 Pocks, 16 Combine, 19 Thirsty, 20 Mirth, 21 Congested, 25 Bob Hope, 26 Cavemen, 28 Conceit, 29 Ewe-lamb.

DOWN: 1 Bathos, 2 Hair-do, 3 Hell, 4 Dry-rot, 5 Stockpot, 6 Disruptive, 7 Rednecks, 8 I dare say, 14 Thigh bones, 16 Comeback, 17 Moribund, 18 Escheats, 22 Nicked, 23 Tam-tam, 24 Danube, 27 Vied.

QUICK CROSS 792

ACROSS: 1. Tenth std. exams 4. Army address: abbr.

5. Vinegar container 8. Ante (prefix) 9. Bridge positions 12. Attempt 13. Craving

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

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MATH PYRAMID 792 many courses (7) 19 Nightspot habitue guilty of armed assault? (7) 20 A nut more for the spare horse (7)

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DOWN: 1. Cavity, or capsule 2. Season in short 3. Car choice 6. Eon, epoch 7. In a foul mood 10. Uno, due ___ 11. Dict. entry

HIDATO 792

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.

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MATHDOKU 792

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.

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TODAY’S FORECAST

JAGJIT UPPAL

WIZARD OF ID PARKER & HART

B.C. JOHNNY HART

BEAU PEEP THE ADVENTURES OF LEGIONNAIRE BEAU PEEP

FRED BASSET ALEX GRAHAM

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Aquarius Angarika Sankashti Dhanishta Kumbh (Aquarius) G.S.Sh. Red 8

BIRTHDAY FORECAST: Some major reorganization may become necessary. There may be certain gains through buying/selling of some land, or a house. Heavy expenditure is indicated for domestic affairs or renovation at home. Personal affairs will run smoothly. Some of you may plan to settle down at native place. A brief holiday or change of scene will do a lot of good to you. You will enjoy good health during the course of next twelve months.

BABIES BORN TODAY: Healthy and long-lived. Will be tall, slim, in extreme cases stout. Very independent, intelligent and good at logic. A career in law or government services is best suited. Family life will be happy and contented. Should avoid putting trust in people.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20): You could be under heavy strain and feel helpless in such situations, knowing that these problems might have been inadvertently created by you.

However, you are advised to take stock of everything and think calmly about a solution. Just relax matters will automatically resolve themselves. You may have got carried away and indulged in some mild flirting. Try to set the record straight with your friend before it’s too late.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): A good financial position is indicated. A purchase of some property or house will be an asset that you have been planning for long. Your new proposals will do well and bring in profits.

Try to concentrate on one thing at a time.

You may not need to take loan after all.

Happiness and excitement is all around.

You will be making important plans for the future with loved ones or your mate.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): Your achievements, especially if you are in some artistic and creative field, will bring you into the limelight. Do not rest on your past success. It is a constant struggle to maintain your present position at work as there are many contenders for your place. At home You be making the mistake of being overly intrusive and possessive of your beloved who is struggling to keep peace at home and in your life.

CANCER (June 21 - July 21): You begin the day on positive news. An earlier payment comes at the most opportune when you need it most for further commitment. Your profits can be increased by certain radical changes. Begin from cutting down expenditure, and get rid of unproductive investments. Your mind will be more on security and plans for the future. A family gathering to celebrate an auspicious event will be pleasant.

LEO (July 22 - August 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.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): Favorable circumstances exist for you at work. You will now be in position to put forward your plans and see them work out favorably. Any project started or initiated today will have a favorable outcome. Criticism of any kind should be taken in the right spirit. An emotionally trying time is likely. It is for you to know where to draw the line. You will be helping yourself and your love.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): You will have a busy day with lots of minor issues to attend to.

You may even have to travel long distance to follow up work. You could get into trouble for delays which are out of your control. Do not get upset over criticism for matters will improve shortly. You are attracted to someone where a future is not likely for various reasons. You also run the risk of hurting a lot of people, which is not worth it.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): You will get a chance to explore a venture that could lead to considerable monetary gains.

Work proceeds smoothly even though you seem to be doing a lot of things at the same time. Give trust and understanding and you will get back the same from the one who loves you deeply but may find it difficult to express at times.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): Growth in your work is highlighted. Each decision you take, you are moving forward. You have found direction, at last. You are going to be very much in demand for work. News from overseas will be favorable. There are possibilities for travel soon. There is chance for romance while traveling. Small compromises for the ones you love will go a long way in bonding with them. You will be happy with way a relationship is developing.

CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): Follow up new work proposals and try to get in touch with persons who can help you. Handle financial issues carefully to avoid loss. A new career opening will be interesting and is worth pursuing. Venture partnerships are better than mergers keeping the future in mind. The single may get a favorable proposal for marriage.

There will be enough cause for happiness and celebration at home.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): 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.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20): Don’t worry about minor issues that come in your way. Avoid fresh project at this point unless you are sure you can finish it promptly. Stay out of controversies with those around you by being too loud in your comments.

Money matters require prudence. Problems in personal relationships add to your difficulties. Try to avoid confrontations in marital or romantic associations.

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QUICK CROSSWORD 5021 ACROSS: 3 Displayed or exhibited? (5) 8 Drained of colour (5) 10 Buenos ____ : Argentina's capital city (5) 11 Eighth mo. (3) 12 Point of view? (5) 13 Ms. Shirodkar of Bollywood (7) 15 Complain (5) 18 Anti-aircraft artillery, in short? (3) 19 Fernando of F1 (6) 21 Decide by judicial procedure (7) 22 Another word for 'heap' (4) 23 The tree whose sap is used as arrow poison (4) 24 Invoice - story (7) 26 Ruler of the Islamic world (6) 29 Actress Thurman (3) 31 Slough (5) 32 Properly positioned (7) 34 It is said to be thicker than water (5) 35 Income Tax Officer, in short? (3) 36 Dispute, quarrel (5) 37 Discontinues action over corset (5) 38 An attempt or an endeavour? (5) DOWN: 1 SF writer Asimov (5) 2 Belittle, cast down or cheapen (7) 4 Hawaiian native dance (4) 5 Manipulate (6) 6 "N" in TNT? (5) 7 The places or posts of control? (5) 9 Sing wordlessly (3) 12 Unflinchingly loyal? (7) 14 RK's Kal __ Aur Kal (3) 16 Neither befitting nor desirable (5) 17 Equilibrium, composure or self-pos-

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SUDOKU 2207 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.

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Difficulty Level:

CRYPTOQUIP

Today’s clue: F equals G

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

session (5) 19 Stranded - not at sea? (7) 20 Iliad, Mahabharat, et al.? (5) 21 False wing (5) 23 Dissimilar (7) 24 Fruits of Eden (6)

25 Ballpark figure (3) 27 Prize or medal; decision (5) 28 Inspire profoundly (5) 30 Famous Antarctic explorer (5) 32 Hebridean island (4) 33 Air Transport Indicator (3)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS: 4 Parish, 7 Adorable, 8 Raters, 10 Islet, 13 Mile, 14 Cosy, 15 Bill, 16 Say, 17 Read, 19 Used, 21 Aishwarya, 23 Step, 24 Ewer, 26 Nae, 27 Reel, 29 Upon, 32 Bilk, 33 Spite, 34 Pirate, 35 Clinical, 36 Cannot.

DOWN: 1 Magic, 2 Bowls, 3 Cart, 4 Peril, 5 Rote, 6 Spread, 9 Allure, 11 Sop, 12 Eyrie, 13 Midweek, 15 Bah, 16 Sea, 18 Esprit, 20 Syrup, 21 Ate, 22 Awl, 23 Saliva, 25 Jot, 28 Elect, 30 Pitch, 31 Newly, 32 Barn, 33 Sing.

IRREGULAR SUDOKU 2026 To solve an Irregular Sudoku puzzle, every digit must appear once in: Each of the vertical columns Each of the horizontal rows Each of the regions

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

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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: 19 average; 21 good; 23 outstanding.

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: crisp, CRISPNESS, epic, pier, pincer, pine, press, price, prince, princess, ripe, ripen, snip, snipe, sniper, spice, spin, spine, spire.

HEATHCLIFF

Yesterday’s

Bowlers did brilliant job on flat pitch: Dhoni

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OTTINGHAM: Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has lauded his bowling attack for its performance in the first Test versus England, which fizzled out to a tame draw on an unresponsive pitch here today. The visitors scored 457 and 391/9d in their two innings while the hosts were bowled out for 496 in their only essay. “We cannot control the pitch. We have to make do of what we have and there have been a lot of positives in this match,” said Dhoni. “The bowlers did really well on especially on a wicket like this. Even in bowling 160 overs they kept their intensity and put in a lot of effort. Each of them bowled nearly 25 to 30 to 35 overs and yet they kept running in.”

“Overall our batting looked good too. Murali Vijay did really well and the others as well. Some batsmen get off to a great start in their careers and others take time. It is not always about results. If you look at the previous few tours, there has been a lot of improvement in our batsmen,” he added. The ‘lifeless’ pitch was the central theme of the Test match and it made many a bowler brush up their batting skills, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar scoring two halfcenturies, Stuart Binny, Mohammad Shami and James Anderson scoring maiden Test fifties.

Anderson was also involved in a world record 198-run stand with Joe Root who scored 154 runs. This was after Vijay set the tone with his 146 runs in the first innings.

“When you play overseas, you want to play on pitches that are suited to the home conditions. When you go to India you don’t want flat tracks but turning pitches because scoring runs on those pitches it gives you pleasure.”

Time for Dhoni to go as Test captain: Chappell

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ANGALORE: Former Australia captain Ian Chappell does not find Mahendra Singh Dhoni good enough to be India’s Test captain any more and said it was time to hand over the reins of the team to Virat Kohli.

“I think it time for Dhoni to go and may be it is right time for Kohli to come in as captain,” Chappell told PTI in an exclusive interview here. “Certainly, he (Dhoni) is not a Test captain. I think he is a good captain in shorter-version of the game. I don’t think there would be a problem to give it Kohli now, though,” he said.

Chappell said India need a fresh brain to lead the side, but Indian selectors are not ruthless to take hard decisions. “Indian selectors do not have the ruthless quality as Australian selectors have. They wait for the guy to retire. I mean after he (Dhoni) lost 4-0 to England and

RISBANE: After a brave show on Day 1, India 'A' were pushed on the backfoot courtesy a fine fifty by Australia 'A' bastman Ben Cutting and a three-wicket haul by pacer Chadd Sayers on the second day of the final unofficial Test at Allan Border Field, here today.

Responding to 423 by Australia 'A' in the four-day game, the visitors ended on 165 for three today with Manoj Tiwary (50 not out) and Baba Aparajith (20 not out) fighting on.

India 'A' still trail the hosts by 258 runs. Australia 'A' medium-pacer

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UMBAI: India, ranked 11th in the continent and 61st in the world, stunned favourites China 65-58 in a Group A game of the 5th FIBA Asia Cup basketball championship for a historic firstever triumph over the world's 12th-ranked nation at Wuhan.

Pratham Singh and Amjyot Singh accounted for 13 points apiece, while pivotal player Vishesh Bhriguvanshi notched up 10 points as India led the continental giants by 15 points after the second quarter .In head-to-head record, 15-time winners of the Asian Basketball Championship, China had won all their seven previous meetings in the FIBA ABC between the two rivals, by at least 30 points on each occasion, but this was the first time the two teams met in the FIBA Asia Cup. It was India's first win in two games in the five-team group also

comprising Asia no. 2 Iran, no. 7 Japan and no. 14 Indonesia.

Coach Scott Fleming said it was a surprise to him why this, a victory over China, had not happened earlier. "In fact, I'm more surprised that this was the first win for India against China. Because we have a lot of potential and this should have happened much earlier," Flemming told FIBA Asia website.

"For me personally, this win was another game in this competition.

We have lot more games to go. But for these guys (the players) it's a great result for all the hard work they have put all these years," the American said. "I'm so happy for these players. And I'm so happy for the country. I've coached for 32 years in the USA, and the only reason I came here – win or lose – was to make a difference in the lives of these players.”

Jayawardene announces Test retirement OLOMBO: Former Sri Lanka skipper Mahela Jayawardene has C announced his retirement from Test cricket following the home series against South Africa and Pakistan this year.

Australia, if he would have been an Australian captain he would have gone. He did nothing to inspire the team,” he said. “You can always lose, that is fine, but you go down

fighting. I did not find him do that.

To me the captain has lost his usefulness and it is time for him to go.”

Chappell said 27 is about right age for Kohli to lead the side.

Cutting, Sayers push India ‘A’ on backfoot B

The Indian basketball team rejoice after putting across favourites China.

Sayers (3/22) sent opener Robin Uthappa for 10 and then cleaned up Lokesh Rahul for 52, who notched up his eighth first-class fifty.

Karnataka batsman Lokesh looked solid in his 102-ball stay as his innings was laced by seven boundaries and a six. He did put on a 67-run second-wicket partnership with Jiwanjot Singh.

Sayers struck again for the final time of the day to get Singh caught behind for 29 and put the visitors in trouble again.

Aparajith and Tiwary then stuck

together to manage an unbeaten 69-run partnership and give the team hope for the next day's play.

Earlier starting on the overnight score of 288 for seven, the Aussies picked up the strings from last evening as Cutting (96) and Cameron Boyce (57) continued the counter-attack to stitch a 133-run eight-wicket partnership.

Playing on his home turf, Cutting combined the right dose of caution and aggression to trouble the Indian bowlers and hit five fours and four sixes in his 117-ball innings.

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said Jayawardene, 37, has written a letter to the chief executive officer Ashley De Silva announcing his wish to retire from the longest version of the game.

“It was not an easy decision to make given that it has been a great privilege and honour representing my country during the past 18 years, but I believe this is the right time”, Jayawardene was quoted as saying. The veteran batsman will play two Tests against South Africa on July 16 and July 24, respectively, followed by a two-match series against Pakistan in August. Jayawardene, though, added that he was fully committed to represent the country in the one-dayers. This would mean that Sri Lanka will not miss him during the World Cup 2015 to be hosted jointly by Australia and New Zealand.

Krantavir, Vikas score hard fought wins M

UMBAI: Krantavir Sethi of Haryana and Vikas Chauhan of Uttar Pradesh, both worked hard to win their respective boys under-19 singles first round qualifying matches in the 3rd Gautam Thakkar Memorial All India Junior Badminton Tournament 2014, hosted by the GTMBA (Gautam Thakkar Memorial Badminton Association) and hosted by Bombay Gymkhana and being played at the Bombay Gym and Cricket Club of India (CCI) courts.

Krantivir fought back after dropping the opening game to overcome a spirited Nithin D.

from Andhra Pradesh winning at 8-15, 15-11, 15-11, while Vikas started off well by comfortably winning the first game against Rohit K. of Karnataka. But he lost focus in the second which he lost before coming back to win the third to record a 15-10, 11-15, 1514 victory.

Meanwhile, in a boy’s under-17 singles match, Maharashtra’s Jaidev Menon also had a fight on hand before he managed to put it across Pramesh Patidar of Madhya Pradesh pulling through in three close games at 15-14, 14-15, 15-14.

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HEIL GERMANY!

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IO DE JANEIRO: Germany wrote a new chapter in the history of international football as they became the first European team to lift the World Cup in South America, clinching a hard-fought 1-0 win over Argentina in the final, their triumph coming on the back of steely resolve and blood on the pitch here.

Substitute Mario Goetze scored the all-important goal in the 113th minute, combining with another sub Andre Schürrle, who provided him the assist, leaving thousands of Argentine fans at the iconic Maracana Stadium heartbroken and the Germans, including Chancellor Angela Merkel, ecstatic.

The golden generation of German footballers' eagerness to win the silverware was best defined by Bastian Schweinsteiger, who was bleeding from a cut on his face following a rough challenge, after the game went into extra time. The winning goal came when Schurrle made inroads down the left hand side and played a cross towards the near post for Gotze, who took it on his chest before placing it into the back of the net with his left foot.

The result meant Lionel Messi's dream to join the pantheon of greats such as Diego Maradona and Pele ended in heartbreak. The 27-year-old Argentina captain had the chance to win the cup for his country at the start of second half, but this was not to be his day.

It was not the free-flowing football Germans dished out in the beginning of the tournament but, on the biggest stage of all, they appeared determined to not let go of this golden chance to script history.

This was Germany's fourth World Cup triumph, and their first since reunification. Last time too, their title win had come against Argentina in 1990 in Italy.

After a rather subdued outing in the first half, Germany gradually applied pressure on the op-

ponents in the second half, before upping the ante in the extra time.

The ploy worked for the Europeans as Argentina appeared to have lost the plot following a promising start, with some of them even resorting to physical game. Joachim Loew's side made its intentions clear at the start of extra time, with Schurrle and Mesut Ozil both getting a sniff of the goal.

The only consolation for Messi was winning the Golden Ball for being the best player of the tournament. The Golden Boot went to Colombian striker James Rodriguez for scoring six goals while Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer bagged the Golden Glove.

It was even stevens in the first half as both Argentina and Germany had their moments with the balance slightly tilted in favour of the South Americans.

That's perhaps because Alejandro Sabella's outfit had more shots at goal as compared to their famed opponents from Europe.

They made inroads into the German half intermittently and kept the back four, led by skipper Phillip Lahm, busy with their typ-

Germany script history, beat Argentina 1-0 to win World Cup

THE GOLDEN GOAL

was ruled off-side, the Albiceleste could have gone ahead at least on two occasions if not more.

GOAL! Mario Gotze In the 22nd minute a routine scores for Germany! clearance was back headed on The No19 does the path of Higuain by Tony brilliantly well to Kross, but the Napoli frontman control Schurrle's messed up as he failed to put Arcross with his chest gentina in lead with only goaland then volley it first--time past Neuer keeper Mauel Neuer at his mercy. to bulge the netting at Ezequiel Lavezzi was also blocked on the goal line from the far post. What a goal! What a roar from turning in a Messi cross.

La Albiceleste showed enough the stadium when speed and movement to trouble Gotze put the the German back four. Higuain, Germans ahead!

Messi and Lavezzi can all beat Argentinian tears are their markers for pace and they overpowered by the gave enough evidence of that, energy from the alas without success.

German supporters.

Meanwhile, in the first half added time, the Argentines had Mario Gotze's goal is the 171st of this World their hearts pounding when Benedikt Hoewedes's header at Cup equalling the the death thudded against the record from Germany vertical.Right after the break, 2006 for the highest Messi had a chance to join legscoring World Cup. ends such as Maradona and Pele. Germany left space on the ical latin American enterprise. edge of the area for him to exThe only thing that Argentina ploit and that he does, squeezlacked on the big day was finish- ing his way into the box before ing. Leaving aside Gonzalo launching one on the wrong side Higuain's successful tap-in that of the far post.

113'

THE GOAL THAT MADE HISTORY...

SUPER SUB, SUPERB GOAL: Germany's Mario Gotze volleys to score his side's only goal in extra time past Argentina's goalkeeper Sergio Romero during the World Cup final match at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

After the final whistle sounded in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday evening, Germany’s players gave free rein to their emotions.

Bastian Schweinsteiger cried uncontrollably, Manuel Neuer draped himself in a black, red and gold flag and Miroslav Klose could not stop smiling.

The Estadio do Maracana provided the backdrop to a historic occasion as Germany became the first European team to win the FIFA World Cup in South America thanks to a 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina.Having scored the winner, Mario Gotze was understandably a man in demand among his teammates as the celebrations got into full swing, and the youngster himself normally such a cool figure - was ecstatic. He had every reason to be, after his spectacular 113thminute strike earned his country a fourth World Cup title. “Andre [Schurrle] put in a superb ball and I was able to control it on my chest,” a somewhat incredulous Gotze told FIFAafterwards. “Then somehow the ball was in the net.”

LOST FOR WORDS It was the moment the 22-year-old Bayern Munich attacker truly become a global star, with an astonishing piece of skill that catapulted an entire nation into raptures. “Everything happened so quickly but it was great to see how much of a release it gave the team and how we still fought right until the very end,” Gotze said. “We thoroughly deserved to win it because we’re a great side. It’s an indescribable moment.” Despite only being brought on as an 88th minute substitute, Gotze still did enough to be named as Budweiser Man of the Match and to become a national hero in his homeland.“It’s difficult to put it into words,” Gotze continued. “I can’t describe what it’s like in the changing room right now. It’s probably exactly the same back in Germany. I think we played well as a team throughout the whole tournament and every one of us deserves this. It’s a great feeling for everyone in Germany and for us as a team." Indeed, it is exactly that togetherness that set Germany apart in Brazil.

CELEBRATION TIME “You can’t win a World Cup with just 11 or 14 players,” said German Football Association president, Wolfgang Niersbach. “You need 23 players and that’s precisely the mindset Germany had here in Brazil. Team spirit was the secret to our success. We didn’t have one standout player like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo or Mario Balotelli.”

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Fans helped carry Germany to title: Schweinsteiger

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LOEW HAILS

RIO DE JANERIO: Bloodied and bruised, Bastian Schweinsteiger paid tribute to Germany's fans after a historic victory saw the country become the first Europeans to win the World Cup in the Americas.

Germany claimed a fourth title after Mario Goetze came off the bench to score a 113th minute-winner in their 10 victory over Argentina at Rio de Janeiro's iconic Maracana Stadium.

Midfield general Schweinsteiger said messages of support from loyal fans back home had helped the team on their run to the title. "We'll enjoy the moment, it's unbelievable," said Schweinsteiger, who claimed his first international title after a decade with 'die Mannschaft'.

"Thank you to the whole of Germany for your support. We could feel how much you have got behind us here. It was an unbelievable performance, but how the boys on the bench have got into it is something I have never experienced before. That gave us so much power, now because of it we have won the World Cup." Schweinsteiger put his body on the line in the final and was left bloodied in his personal battle with Argentina's midfielders Lucas Biglia and Javier Mascherano. He had to twice re-adjust as defensive midfield partner Sami Khedira dropped out at the 11th hour with a calf injury, then Khedira's replacement Christoph Kramer went off after 31 minutes with a head injury.

But Schweinsteiger capped a battling display by soaking up plenty of physical punishment in extra-time. He was left clutching his left ankle on the Maracana turf after Mascherano's 102nd-minute tackle-from-behind, then his right ankle took a pounding after a double sliding tackle from Mascherano and Biglia.

The Bayern Munich star needed treatment for a facial cut after taking a stray fist in the face on 110 minutes from Manchester City's Sergio Aguero while challenging for a ball. What is more remarkable is that Schweinsteiger came to Brazil after an injury-riddled 2013-14 campaign.

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THE NEW HIGH FOR LOEW...

Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger and head coach Joachim Loew embrace after the World Cup final match between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

‘MIRACLE BOY’ GOTZE R IO DE JANEIRO: Joachim Loew revealed he told Mario Gotze to "prove he's better than Lionel Messi" before Germany's "miracle boy" hit the extra-time goal to win Sunday's World Cup final.

Gotze came off the substitutes bench to score a stunning 113thminute goal as Germany beat Argentina 1-0 at Rio de Janeiro's Maracana Stadium.

"I told Mario Gotze, 'go out and show the world you are better than Messi'," said Loew.

"Gotze is the miracle boy, he is the wonder who can play in numerous positions, he is the decider who can come on and make a difference and that is what he did today."

The German coach meanwhile

basked in his team's historic win, the first by a European team in I told Mario Gotze, go out South America. It came after four and show the world you are consecutive near-misses in major tournaments stretching better than Messi. Gotze is back to 2006. "We have been to- the miracle boy, he is the gether for 55 days, we have started this project years ago and wonder who can play in this is the culmination of a lot of numerous positions, he is hard work," Loew said. the decider who can come "We have been able to improve our performances, we believed in on and make a difference it and worked a lot for it. This and that is what he did team really deserves it with the likes of Philipp Lahm, Bastian today..

Schweinsteiger, Lukas Podolski and Per Mertesacker. We have JOACHIM LOEW had disappointment in the past Coach of Germany having gone close despite playing good football. I think we put in teams here." the best performances over all Loew said the tournament trithe seven matches of all the umph was forged on team spirit.

"This team has developed an unbelievable team spirit and has developed a marvellous mental capacity," he said.

"And we are proud to become the first European country to win the title in south America. In Brazil, In Rio is this football-loving country and that makes us very proud."

"This deep joy and happiness will last forever, the team gave all they had lead by the marvellous Bastian Schweinsteiger in midfield and Philipp Lahm, who ran a number of kilometres. I told the team before kick-off that they would have to give more than they had ever given before, because they wanted to achieve something we had never previously achieved."

Sabella rues missed Argentina chances R

IO DE JANEIRO: Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella was left ruing his side's failure to take their chances after the South Americans' World Cup final defeat by Germany here.

Gonzalo Higuain missed a glorious first-half chance to put Argentina 1-0 ahead, while Lionel Messi also squandered a good opening early in the second half yesterday. Instead Germany, who controlled possession, struck an extra-time winner through Mario Goetze. "It was a very balanced game," Sabella said. "They had more possession, but we had more cutting edge, more chances. When there are chances in a game that is so evenly balanced, you have to take them. We lacked a bit of efficiency."

Sabella, meanwhile, praised his players for recovering from a gruelling semi-final against the Netherlands to take Germany all the way to the wire. "We played a day later and extra time, and the

perfect, we needed to be more efficient. I am sad for the players, for the normal pain of losing, but also satisfied, because we have an extraordinary group that gave everything. They were warriors, at least in the football sense. I congratulate them, obviously, because there is nothing else to do.

A coach always has to judge the performance, which I think was very good, and above all the effort. They gave every last bead of sweat for Argentina."

Sabella added: "Bearing in mind the opponent and the circumstance of playing a day later, it was our best game. "After 24 years, the players made history.

The Argentinean team skipper Lionel Messi and coach Alejandro Sabella wear a They didn't win the gold, but dejected look after the World Cup final against Germany. they won the silver. We go away with a bittersweet taste. It is a only thing I can do is congratulate although they fell short, Sabella double sensation. One of sadmy players," he said. "The work said they had done everything in ness, because when you get to a they did was extraordinary and their power to win. "It is very bit- final, you want to win, but also of we also congratulate Germany." ter," he said. "We had a great satisfaction, because the players Argentina were bidding to team to get to the final and obvi- gave everything. You can't criticlaim a first title since 1986, but ously we wanted to win. To be cise them for anything."

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SQUANDERS

Mix of tears, cheers and violence in Argentina

MUMBAI | TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2014

CHANCE TO JOIN THE GREATS

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IO DE JANEIRO: Argentina's 10 defeat by Germany in World Cup final prevented Lionel Messi, who was named Player of the Tournament, from cementing his place in the pantheon of the truly great.

While the 27-year-old has won everything there is to win -- and broken every record there is to break -- with Barcelona, the final offered him the opportunity to definitively seal his legacy in the sport. Pele, Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldo all scored decisive goals in finals, while Diego Maradona created the goal that settled the 1986 tournament, but Messi found himself upstaged by Mario Goetze's sensational extra-time winner for Germany.

He would be haunted in particular by a glaring opportunity early in the second half, when he found himself with only Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer to beat, but whipped his shot wide.

It was to be his only clear sight of goal and his failure to seize the chance continued a narrative that had taken root earlier in the knockout phase.

Whereas Maradona had

GOLDEN GREATS OF THE WORLD CUP...

Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, recipient of the Golden Glove trophy, stands next to Argentina's Lionel Messi after he received the Golden Ball trophy following Germany's 1-0 victory over Argentina after the World Cup final at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. [R] The Golden Boot went to Colombian striker James Rodriguez for scoring six goals.

seemed to grow with each match as Argentina surged to the title in 1986, scoring braces against England and Belgium in the quarter-finals and semi-finals, Messi appeared to shrink.

After dazzling in the group phase with four goals, he made the winning goal for Angel di Maria against Switzerland in the last 16, but in his own encounter with Belgium he flickered only sporadically, and in the semi-final against the Netherlands he was anonymous.

He has now gone four games without scoring for the first time under the stewardship of coach Alejandro Sabella, losing his capacity to make a difference at precisely the wrong time. His inability to reverse Argentina's fate at the Maracana suggested that the fatigue of which his father has spoken weighed more heavily upon him that he has yet admitted.

With 354 goals in 425 games for Barcelona, many of them works of art, his genius cannot be denied, but as he himself has admitted, there is no substitute for a World Cup winner's medal.

Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is greeted by German Chancellor Angella Merkel after Germany won the World Cup.

BUENOS AIRES: Argentines reacted with tears, cheers and violence after the dream of a third World Cup title slipped through their fingers Sunday, as clashes between hooligans and police ended a massive street party.

Tens of thousands of people flocked to the Obelisk in Buenos Aires, the iconic monument where the country traditionally celebrates and rallies, waving the flag, setting off fireworks and singing the praises of national hero Lionel Messi and team.

Despite the 1-0 loss to Germany in the down-to-the-wire, extra-time match, young Argentines climbed onto traffic lights and bus stops, dancing and singing to the beat of drums.

But after several hours of partying, dozens of hardcore fans known as "barra bravas" started throwing rocks at riot police watching over the crowd, who responded by firing rubber bullets, tear gas and water cannon. The clashes sent families with children scurrying for refuge in restaurants or hotel lobbies.

Most of the crowd dispersed as a haze of tear gas settled over the area, leaving just a few dozen fans who broke windows and set trash on fire, determined to provoke the police.

TV images showed looters carting off stolen items, including tables and chairs from a restaurant, as newscasters criticized police for just standing by.

Fifteen police were injured in the fray and some 40 people were arrested, media reports said.

BITTERSWEET ENDING The clashes contrasted with the mostly celebratory reaction to the bittersweet end of the nation's World Cup campaign. "It was still a good World Cup. Reaching the final against Germany isn't too bad. I'm proud of the team," said Leandro Paredes, a 27-year-old mason. "We didn't manage to get revenge (for Argentina's loss to Germany in its last World Cup final in 1990), but I saw 11 warriors on the pitch during this final." At 20 years old, Martin Ramirez was not yet born when Diego Maradona led Argentina to their last World Cup title in 1986. He said Sunday's game was "tough."

German newspaper hail the newly crowned world champions the day after they won the World Cup.