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6-YEAR-OLD GIRL STUDENT IS RAPED INSIDE TOP INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL BY TWO STAFF MEMBERS; FOUR DAYS AFTER HEINOUS CRIME, PRINCIPAL HAS YET TO MEET THE PARENTS

wo staff members of a leading international school in an upmarket locality of east Bangalore allegedly raped a 6-year-old student inside the school premises on Monday. The rape was committed during school hours. The incident came to light after the traumatized child reached home at around 1 pm on Monday afternoon and told her mother how an 'uncle' had befriended her, taken her out when her class was over and sexually assaulted her. The assault will have taken place when she came out of her class at around 11 am. Several parents protested outside the school accusing the management

DUMB OR DEVIOUS? DESPITE BEING PROVIDED WITH CCTV FOOTAGE OF THIEF IN ACTION, NALASOPARA POLICE ISSUE 'MISSING MOBILE' RECEIPT TO COMPLAINANT INSTEAD OF FILING AN FIR

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of not taking any action, and of instead, attempting to do a cover-up. They said they would continue with their protests unless the school management takes responsibility for the incident. "They are trying to hush up the case. We want security in place and won't move away from here," said one angry parent. After several hours of protests, administration authorities finally came out and addressed the agitated parents, assuring them of justice and promising better security in the school. "The incident is very unfortunate and whoever is responsible should be hanged. We are cooperating with the authorities Continued on pg 8 «

Raising platforms will take 3 yrs: WR

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fter the High Court (HC) directive to raise the platforms at local stations, the Western Railways seem to be struggling to complete the task. The railways has expressed its inability to complete the task within the deadline set by the HC, claiming that it will take three years after receiving funds because circumstances are beyond its control. A senior officer said, “If we have to finish the work within the deadline, then we need extra working hours. For that we need to stop railway operations which is not ideal and advisable.” Earlier this year, the plight of railway victims who lost their limbs caught the imagination of the HC.

Taking due cognisance of news reports of railway victims, including Monica More, the court suo motu turned the reports into a PIL. The HC opined, “Ignoring the safety of passengers is nothing but gross violation of fundamental rights under Article 21 (Right to Life) of the Counstitution.” The court directed both railways – Central and Western – to raise their platforms to make it safer for passengers to board the train. The Western Railways has 134 platforms which need to be raised. The cost has been estimated at Rs 46.9 crore. The Central Railways has 24 platforms which need to be raised at a cost of Rs 16 crore. Earlier, both railways cited 'fund crunch' as their reason for not taking care of the problem.

FYJC admissions: Banking on the offline seats Students who could not secure admissions to FYJC through the online admission process, will now apply through the offline process which has 75,000 seats By Yatin Ingle

Uday Nare, a senior teacher said that thousands of students were unhousands of students who did able to secure seats in the second not secure admission to First and third lists. “The ones who were Year Junior College (FYJC) through allotted a college in the first list, the online process have now pinned have mostly been given seats in juntheir hopes on the offline admission ior colleges where they cannot purprocess. The state education de- sue their graduation after passing partment has stated that 75,000 Class XII,” he said. seats are available for the offline This year, around 1,60,947 stuprocess. On Tuesday, the state edu- dents had applied for the online cation department declared the and offline FYJC admissions. In all, third and final list for the FYJC on- 88,935 seats have been allotted in line admissions. The list shocked the online admission process while students as thousands of them were 75,000 seats are now available for unable to secure seats. The state the offline admission process. board will begin the offline admisAn officer at the Education Desion process this week. partment told the ADC that the edAs per the online admissions ucation department has merged the process, a student has to submit leftover vacant seats from the online names of 30 colleges zone-wise in admission process into the seats for the order of their preference. the offline admission process.

The HC has set March 31, 2015, as the deadline for the railways to raise the height of the platforms to 920 mm. Presently, there is no uniformity in the platforms across the city. One cannot easily board the train and few people have fallen into the gap and lost their limbs. A senior railway officer explained, “The suburban trains start operating from 4 am till 1 am the next day. We get to work for only 3-4 hours per day. So it is going to take a long time. If we must carry on the work urgently, then railways operations will have to be stopped which is not advisable.” General Manager of the Western Railways Hemant Kumar said, “We are planning to write to the High Court to increase the deadline for raising the height of platforms.”

World of Mythology at Polaris Wilson College students bring to you one of the most awaited media fests – Polaris By Yatin Ingle

ilson College's Bachelor of Mass Media (BMM) Department has kick-started the festive season with its famous media fest – Polaris 2014. Polaris, every year, is organised in July, right at the beginning of the academic year. Launched in 2001, it is one of the oldest mass media fests in the city. Following innovative themes from Comics and Cartoons (2007), Retro (2009), Madness meets Genius (2012) to Color Me Quirky (2013), this year, world mythology will be the theme for Polaris – World Mythologies: Where stories begin. Mitali Adhikari, a second year BMM student from Wilson College, said, “We wanted to focus on the idea of story-telling, which is what the media is all about. What better way to understand a culture deeply than to know and appreciate its mythos, its stories, its dreams?” Sandhya Verhesege, another stu-

Happy and satisfied with their efforts to make the media-fest a grand succcess. dent, said, “What is interesting and different this year is the pre-event to the festival.” With signature media events from the field of advertising, public relations and journalism, Polaris gives a platform to the cultural events too like rink football, band event, group dance and fashion

show. These events will be judged by eminent personalities from the respective fields. With a work force of around 300 student–volunteers, the fest will be experiencing a minimum footfall of 3,000, with participation from over 30 colleges from across Mumbai. The fest begins today and concludes on July 20. Azad Shrivastav | ADC

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Monika More begins a new life

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The train accident victim, who faced a bleak future, now is empowered with artificial arms that are impulse-controlled By A Staff Reporter

tric-controlled prosthesis which is a battery-operated artificial limb that fter spending six months at the can be controlled with impulses BMC-run KEM hospital, Monika generated naturally by muscles. She More, who lost her arms after she expressed her gratitude towards the fell in the gap between the train and doctors at KEM in her own way by the platform while boarding a local writing their names and thanking at Ghatkopar on January 11, on them. The smile on her and her Thursday left the hospital all smiles family's face said that they have left and feeling complete. She is now behind the past and are ready to able to write, hold things and per- take on life with renewed zest and LOOK AT MY HANDS, PAPA: All set to take on the world: Monika More sharing a happy moment with her family after being discharged from KEM Hospital on Thursday. form all activities with the myoelec- enthusiasm.

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Zip down a 10-lane highway, cut travel time by over 30 minutes By Philip Varghese

he state public works department (PWD) has finally finished widening of the Sion-Panvel highway which will offer seamless travel to commuters driving down to Mumbai from Pune and Navi Mumbai as Mumbai’s infrastructural scenario has changed forever with the (SPTP) Sion-Panvel Tollways Project. The state highway, which is also known as a 'freeway' is the longest corridor of this nature sprawling over 23.09 km of length. The image of Mumbai has always been associated with traffic woes but this state highway is set to transform that perception forever, if the government is to be believed. The project is built with 10 lanes of carriageway with footpaths on either side of the road from Kalamboli Junction to BARC Junction, providing six lanes of signal-free travel and four lanes with signals on the entire 23-km stretch. This corridor saves total travel time by more than 30 minutes for a single-way journey, providing an excellent commuting and driving experience. The highway which connects Mumbai to cities such as Pune and some southern states is used by 1.6 lakh vehicles every day. According to Gopal Gupta, Communica-

Cost of the project...

At a project cost of more than Rs.1,700 crore for the 17 years of concession period, the construction work of “the expressway has been completed in record time, well before the deadline. The project has been built on state-of-the-art design without displacing any inhabitants of the neighboring areas. Over 1,000 trees have been transplanted around the project, making it as environmentally sustainable as it is expedient,” Gupta said.

The project is built with 10 carriageways with footpaths on either side of the road from Kalamboli Junction to BARC Junction, providing six lanes of signal-free travel and four lanes with signals on the entire 23 km stretch.

More beautification work in the next one year...

Map of the 23.09 km long stretch of the Sion-Panvel Tollways Project. tions Director of Sion Panvel Tollways Pvt Ltd said, “The finest project of this nature, the SPTP comes packed with superlative amenities and facilities for the common man. Flyovers are provided at five locations on the expressway of which there are three new ones at Kamothe. The other two are duplication of the existing flyovers at Taloja and CMLR. The project is equipped with 13 pedestrian underpasses and 6 foot-over bridges to augment the convenience and safety of citizens. To improve the facility of drivers, two new vehicular underpasses of 5+5 lanes with illumination have been provided at Shirvane and Vashigaon.” He further added, “In addition, 44 bus bays with shelters have been constructed along the project corridor. The three bus bays at Vashi, Belapur and Kalamboli are for tourist or interstate buses and have been built with toilet facilities. A '9+9' lane toll plaza has been constructed along the corridor for collecting user fees in an efficient and speedy manner. For the Pune-bound traffic, the toll plaza is located at Kamothe and for the Mumbai-bound

traffic it is situated at Kopragaon. The toll plaza will also provide commuters the option of monthly passes that will allow seamless and quick passage. Gupta also stressed that the grand scale of construction has been complemented perfectly with requisite geometric improvements along the project corridor. For instance, the steep grade of the Devi Saddle portion, locally known as Belapur Khind, was improved by bringing down the level of the road by about four meters. The portion was also widened to a 5+5 lane configuration from a 3+3 lane configuration. The newly-constructed Uran flyover connects this portion of the road, further reducing the stress on heavy container-laden trucks and trailers which often used to break down on the steep slope earlier. The state highway is the latest addition to the infrastructural projects of Mumbai that have been gradually metamorphosing the face of the city. Some of the others include the Santacruz-Chembur Link Road, the Sahar Elevated Access Road and the Eastern Freeway. The six-lane Santacruz-Chembur Link Road

An official of the company said, “A lot of time and effort has also been devoted to the landscaping of the project including the beautification of space below the existing and newly-constructed flyovers. The entire aesthetic enhancement of the state highway has been divided into three categories: The Flyover Units, the Garden Units (pockets or patches of open spaces along the footpath on either side of the road) and the Median Plantation of trees and shrubs to create green avenues along the corridor. The landscape design involved participation of the local residents which has given it a futuristic aesthetic value. Moreover, additional roadside landscaping, median landscaping and beautification work will be carried out by the concessionaire over the next one year. The Sion-Panvel Tollways Project has come as a real boon to commuters in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Pune. Not only is it the longest corridor of its nature, it also offers a fast and safe journey to the common man, considerably cutting travel time. The 10 lanes of which 6 are signal free and additional facilities like vehicular bypasses, pedestrian underpasses and foot-over bridges, make the state highway one of the most significant developments in the infrastructural landscape of the Maximum City.”

sociated with preceding projects in mind. Therefore, the possibility of jams at vital points of entry and exit has been minimized. Also, the elevated parts of the SionPanvel project are divided by highways, which means that in case a vehicle breaks down, it will not result in held up traffic. The expressway has been a subject of much investment in thought and execution with several touch points along the way providing breakdown assistance and firstaid in case of any emergency. Such initiatives are a first in the country and will set a benchmark for all future road projects. The travel on this highway will be extremely easy and expeditious for commuters of Navi Mumbai, Sion and Panvel or those travelling to Pune over weekends. Further, the toll road will enable fuel cost savings equivalent to two and half times of the toll charges as it will facilitate smooth movement of the traffic, thereby minimising fuel consumption expenses of the commuters. It will also save on vehicle maintenance cost thanks to the superlative road quality,” Gupta added.

Motorists speak...

Some of the travelers who have already started using the highway share their experiences with elation. Ritika Marwhe, a media professional who works in Mumbai and travels back home to Pune every weekend said, “Although I used to love going back home on the weekends, the thought of the commute itself would tire me before I even started off. However, I used the new Sion-Panvel Toll(SCLR) consists of India's first double-decker ways Project last week and I was pleasantly flyover and is used by nearly 80,000 vehicles surprised as the travel time was cut by aleach day. Being a phenomenal project in its most an hour. Not only was the drive fast own right, the SCLR witnesses heavy traffic at and safe, it was also such a pleasurable expeak hours, so much so that it often gets perience. This highway has come as a boon chock-a-block at entry and exit points re- for people like me.” Satish Sane, an office goer, said, “My work stricting the movement of vehicles. “Similarly, thanks to the elevated nature requires me to travel daily from Sion to Panof the Sahar Access Road and the Eastern vel. The new highway has come as a life savior Freeway, both often experience traffic bot- for me. I now reach Panvel in half an hour, tlenecks in case of any accidental occur- while earlier it would easily take me an hour rences or vehicle breakdowns. or more. The commute has become traffic and The Sion-Panvel Highway has been planned hassle free and I am, personally, overjoyed.” philip.varghese@afternoondc.in and constructed keeping the problems as-

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I have changed my old name from Deepali Pandurang Chaudhari to Sonali Gurunath Kent as per Affidavit. C-15258

I have changed my name from Sumeet Navratan Jain to Sumeet Navratan Duggad as per affidavit dated 14 February, 2014. C-15273

I have changed my old name from Sunanda Dnyaneshwar Zarekar to Amruta Anil Kanade as per Affidavit. C-15259

I have changed my name from Nalini Kumari Gumanchand Solanki to Lalita Vijayraj Mehta as per deed poll Affidavit. C-15274

I have changed my old name from Bablidevi Hilkehwar Singh to Bablidevi Harish Prasad as per Affidavit. C-15260

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world. Sacred Heart of Jesus thy kingdom come. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on us. St. Jude the worker of miracles pray for us. St. Jude the helper of the helpless pray for us. Say this prayer for nine times nine days. Your prayer will be answered by the eighth day. Publication must be promised. C-15251

We Mr. Nishant Ramchandera Angre and Mrs. Sharda Nishant Angre have changed their minor Son name from Shrijit Dharamkumar Dowari to Shreejeet Nishant Angre by virtue of Deed Poll Affidavit.

I have changed my name from Khan Muzzaiyana Yusuf Khan Hussain to Muzzaiyana Yusuf Khan as per deed poll Affidavit dated 16th July 2014.

C-15261

I have changed my name from Manisha Akhil Sharma to Monica Akhil Sharma as per deed poll Affidavit dated 16th July 2014. C-15277

I have changed my name from Shaikh Mohammed Saleem to Mohammed Salim Shaikh as per Affidavit C-15262 I have changed my name from Maya Bholanath Rajbhar, to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Zainab Afsarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U-2672) Dated: 03/05/2012.

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C-15263 I have changed my name from Sarika Shashikant Nadkarni, to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Janhavi Yogesh Patkiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U- 11560) Dated: 26/06/2014. C-15264

CHANGE OF RELIGION I, Maya Rajbhar have changed my Religion from Hindu to Muslim. As per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (X-6317) Dated: 21/06/2012. C-15270

CHANGE OF NAME I have changed my name from Kum. Swati Janardan Saval to Mrs. Amruta Amol Chavan as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No. X-26658 C-15252 I have changed my name from Nidhi Pankaj Shah to Nidhi Aditya Modi as per Affidavit dated 2nd July 2014. C-15253 I have changed my name from Basanti Devi alias Vandana Singh to Basanti Singh as per Affidavit dated 17/7/2014 C-15254 I have changed my name from Basanti Devi alias Bandana Singh to Basanti Singh as per Affidavit dated 17/7/2014 C-15255 I have changed my name from Neelesh Kumar Singh to Neelesh Singh as per Affidavit dated 17/7/2014 C-15256 I have changed my old name from Panemangalore Sudhakar Nayak to Sudhakar Rayappa Nayak as per Affidavit. C-15257

I have changed my name from Mohammad Abdullah to Abdullah vide Affidavit dated 17/7/2014. C-15275

I have changed my name from Yogini Bai, to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ramabai Harishchandra Kamathâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 16/07/2014. C-15265 I have changed my name from Pavan Pukhraj Mehta, to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Mr. Pavanraj Pukhraj Mehtaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 26/06/2014. C-15266 I have changed my name from (i) Rashmi Pavan Mehta & (ii) Reshmiben Pavanraj Mehta, to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Mrs. Reshmidevi Pavanraj Mehtaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 26/06/2014. C-15267 I have changed my name from Shajal Pavanraj Mehta, to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Miss. Sejal Pavanraj Mehtaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 26/06/2014. C-15268 I have changed my name from Amol Ashok Sankhe, to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Mandar Ashok Sankheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (X-73080) Dated: 06/02/2014. C-15269 I have changed my name from Prachi Ashok Chaudhary to Kaveesha Ashok Chaudhary as per Government Gazette No. (X-29966). C-15271 I have changed my name from Vipinkumar Jogendra Pandey to Mr. Vipin Jogendra Pandey as per Affidavit for deed poll dated 17/07/2014. C-15272

C-15276

I have changed my name from Khan Mohammed Firoz Anwar to Khan Firoz Anwar as per deed poll Affidavit. C-15278 I have changed my name from "Neetaben Trivediâ&#x20AC;? to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nita Trivediâ&#x20AC;? as per Affidavit dated 21st Mayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2014. C-15279 I have changed my name from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chetan Kumar Solankiâ&#x20AC;?to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chetan Solankiâ&#x20AC;? as per Affidavit dated 27thMayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2014. C-15280

I have changed my name from Bharati Muljibhai Bhanushali to Rashmi Rajesh Bhanushali as per Affidavit C-15288 I have changed my name from Rajesh Arjun Mange to Rajesh Arjun Bhanushali as per Affidavit C-15289 I have changed my name from Sandip Sudhama Ailani to Sandeep Sudhama Ailani as per Affidavit C-15290 I have changed my name from Ajit Totaldas Navani to Ajitkumar Totaldas Navani as per Affidavit C-15291 We Mr.Ajitkumar Totaldas Navani & Manisha Ajitkumar Navani have changed our minor child name from Manali Ajitkumar Navani to Manali Ajitkumar Nawani as per Affidavit C-15292 I have changed my name from Golda Edward Khadul to Golda Edward Tulo as per Affidavit C-15293 I have changed my name from Clera Edward Khadul to Clera Edward Tulo as per Affidavit C-15294 I have changed my name from Edward Inas Khadul to Edward Inas Tulo as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Mohd. Saddam Hussain Shaikh to Saddam Akhatar Shaekh as per Affidavit C-15296 I have changed my name from Mohd Aktar Hussain Shaikh to Akhatar Husen Sheikh as per Affidavit C-15297

I have changed my name from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pradeep Jasraj Mundadaâ&#x20AC;?to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pradip Jasraj Mundhraâ&#x20AC;? as per Affidavit dated 27thMayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2014.

I have changed my name from Sanjaykumar Bhavarlal Jain to Sanjay Bhavarlal Jain as per Affidavit C-15298

C-15282

I have changed my name from Hena Dhiren Shah to Henna Dhiren Shah as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Geeta Jagan Gangwaniâ&#x20AC;?to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jyoti Deepak Chhabriaâ&#x20AC;? as per Affidavit dated 17th Julyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2014. C-15284 I have changed my name from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sangeetha Bâ&#x20AC;?to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sangeetha Janardhan Bharthiâ&#x20AC;? as per Affidavit dated 17th Julyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2014. C-15285 I have changed my name from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jayshree Dhirendra Popatâ&#x20AC;?to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mrs. Jayshree Dhiren Popat â&#x20AC;? as per Affidavit dated 17th Julyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2014. C-15286 I have changed my name from Anusaya Makarand Kulkarni to Mrunal Makarand Kulkarni as per Affidavit C-15287

I have changed my name from Amarnath Sharda Prasad to Amarnath Sharda Prasad Mishra as per Affidavit C-15306 I have changed my name from Kaushlya Vishindas Lund to Kaushlya Vishindas Ahuja as per Affidavit C-15307 I have changed my name from Rakhee Gopichand Rohra to Nandini Pradeep Ahuja as per Affidavit C-15308 We, Mr. Amit Rameshlal Bhatia and Mrs. Kashish Amit Bhatia have changed our daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name from Pearl Amit Bhatia to Misha Amit Bhatia as per Affidavit C-15309 I have changed my name from Abdul Kareem Shaikh to Abdul Karim Amim Shaikh as per Affidavit C-15310 I have changed my name from Ameem Ahmed Shaikh to Amim Abdul Karim Shaikh as per Affidavit C-15311 I have changed my name from Miskin Banu Shaikh to Miskeen Amim Shaikh as per Affidavit.

C-15295

I have changed my name from "Sandeep Laxmilal Badala (Jain)â&#x20AC;? to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sandeep Laxmilal Jainâ&#x20AC;? as per Affidavit dated 27thMayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2014. C-15281

I have changed my name from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dixitakumari Sureshbhai Panchalâ&#x20AC;?to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dikshita Ramprakash Baraiâ&#x20AC;? as per Affidavit dated 27thMayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2014. C-15283

I have changed my name from Kusumlata Amarnath to Kusumlata Amarnath Mishra as per Affidavit C-15305

C-15299 I have changed my name from Hanal Dhiren Shah to Henal Dhiren Shah as per Affidavit C-15300 I have changed my name from Sameer Khan Airulla Khan to Samiullah Amirulla Khan as per Gazette No U21947 C-15301 I have changed my name from Dhanji Jesha Bhai Ravaliya to Dharmesh Jayesh Bhai Patel as per Affidavit C-15302 I have changed my name from Ganga Ben Jesha Bhai Ravaliya to Ganga Ben Jayesh Bhai Patel as per Affidavit C-15303 I have changed my name from Balkrishna Amarnath to Balkrishna Amarnath Mishra as per Affidavit C-15304

C-15312 I have changed my name from Rameshchandra Nathulal Kothari to Ramesh Nathulal Kothari as per Affidavit C-15313 I have changed my name from Lalita Ramesh Kothari to Manju Ramesh Kothari as per Affidavit C-15314 I have changed my name from Edna Julieta Mascarenhas to Edna Domnic Mascarenhas as per Affidavit C-15315 I have changed my name from Ujwala Chandrakant Gaikwad to Nirmala Chandrakant Gaikwad as per Affidavit C-15316 I have changed my name from Bharat Santokchand Jain to Bharat Santokchand Khimavat as per Affidavit C-15317 I have changed my name from Bharat Santokkumar Jain to Bharat Santokchand Khimavat as per Affidavit C-15318 I have changed my name from Arti to Arti Bharat Khimavat as per Affidavit C-15319 I have changed my name from Disha to Disha Bharat Khimavat as per Affidavit C-15320

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Malhar invites greats to the 2014 Conclave By A Staff Reporter

he much awaited Malhar Conclave 2014, part of the St Xavier's college fest, will bring notable names from the media and arts to address the students this year. The seminar which will be held from August 14â&#x20AC;&#x201C;16 attempts to steer clear of conformist trends and gives a platform to activists. Conclave is an event which facilitates unabashed, interactive dialogue between distinguished guests and students based on the notion that everything begins with an idea.Its aim is, therefore, to act as a medium of exchange for these ideas and to trigger the will to change something within those who are present. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s keynote speakers at Malhar will be the renowned Dr Raghuram Rajan, the 23rd Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, and Dr Shashi Tharoor, a former UN undersecretary general, former Minister of State and, currently, a Member of Parliament from Thiruvananthapuram.

By Philip Varghese and Santia Dudi

he Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday issued notice to all states and union territories on a plea for legalising passive euthanasia. The constitution bench headed by Chief Justice R M Lodha, Justice J S Khehar, Justice J Chelameswar, Justice A K Sikri and Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman issued the notice on a plea filed with it stating that passive euthanasia (mercy killing) needs comprehensive examination as there was no authoritative judicial pronouncement on the issue. It also appointed former solicitor general T R Andhyarujina as amicus curiae to assist it in the case relating to legalising euthanasia. The matter came up in the background of a plea filed by the NGO Common Cause which says that a person who is afflicted with a terminal disease should be relieved from agony by withdrawing any artificial medical support provided to him. However, Mumbai-based lawyers, human rights activists and medical professionals reacted sharply to the issue. The consensus was that there cannot be any easy answer to this matter, especially if it involves a loved one. Advocate Amit Karkhanis, who specialises in medico-

should much rather be ensconced in the throes of death than waiting for the inevitable recovery of not just the body Aruna Shanbaug, a nurse was assaulted in 1973 at the KEM Hospital, Mumbai, and has but also the mind?â&#x20AC;? been in vegetative state since the attack. In 2011, 37 years since Shanbaugâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s condition, Dr Shivkumar Utture, Proher friend Pinki Virani filed a petition on her behalf requesting euthanasia.The court, even though it turned fessor of Surgery at Grant down mercy killing, allowed passive euthanasia. Medical College which is afIn the case of P Rathinam vs Union of India, the Supreme Court holds that a person has filiated with J J Hospital and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;right to dieâ&#x20AC;?. Finance Secretary of Indian SC overrules 1994 verdict and holds that â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;right to dieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is not part of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;right to lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; under Medical Association (IMA), Article 21 of the Constitution. It also holds that euthanasia is illegal. Maharashtra, said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes, a Mother of 25-year-old K Venkatesh - a patient of muscular dystrophy since the age of 10 debate is definitely required. - moves AP high court. The petition is dismissed. Passive euthanasia is being The husband and son of woman in coma move Patna HC asking for her mercy practised in our country to a killing. INTERNATIONAL STAND certain extent. In a way it Netherlands: Euthanasia is regulated by the Termination of Life on Request and Assisted Suicide. It helps because a person who states that euthanasia and physician assisted suicide is not punishable. is in a completely vegetative state and who, according to Switzerland: Assisted suicide is legal and can be performed by a non physician. Euthanasia is illegal. doctors, has no chance of coming out of that state, is Belgium: Euthanasia is legal since 2002 not only a burden on the resources of the family but USA: Active euthanasia illegal, but physician assisted dying is legal in Oregon, Washington and Montana. also gives his family a lot of Euthanasia is illegal in UK, Spain, France and Italy emotional pain, almost equal to what he himself undergoes at the same time. negligence cases doesn't Criminal lawyer Susan rights activist, said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The most But then again, the way scisupport voluntary euthana- Kunjuram, who has also rep- difficult aspect in supporting ence is advancing today, sia. He said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I don't think resented several people in non-voluntary euthanasia there are chances that a cure that euthanasia should be State Human stems from the pertinent for that state might be found legalised as it has great poRights Commission question as to who possesses out. So this is a double tential of being misused. I (SHRC), said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I believe that the moral authority to take a edged sword. With regards to am not against passive eu- on the basis of humanity eu- call on a decision as impactful active euthanasia, I feel that thanasia. In certain circum- thanasia should be legalised. and huge as the one favouring until and unless we have a stances, where a person But there should be a proper death over life. Clearly, the pa- fool proof methodology in suffers from such medical mechanism to make sure that tient is not in a state to decide place that talks details when conditions where he is brain it is not misused. For exam- whether he wants to continue active euthanasia can be dead or in comma over a ple, before granting permis- with treatment and medica- performed, who can perlong period of time and sion to go off life support tion as he is incapacitated form it and how it has to be there are no chances of which will lead to death, a from making judgments due performed, active euthanahim/her getting rid of the number of medical opinions to his health. So then who sia should not begin in the sufferings, then mercy should be considered.â&#x20AC;? would be competent enough country.â&#x20AC;? killing can be considered.â&#x20AC;? C B Unnikrishnan, a human to decide that the patient (With inputs from Shwetha Kannan)

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By Khushboo Panjabi

charge of the roads has already instructed the civic offiumbaikars are experi- cials to report fewer potholes encing bumpy rides on the tracking system, which after the rains as the Brihan- will clearly state that the roads mumbai Municipal Corpora- are in good conditions, which tion (BMC) could not stand is exactly the opposite of what up to its promise of giving the it actually is.â&#x20AC;? people pothole-free roads All the important proposals this year. related to the roads, water, Opposition leaders in the health and education among civic body allegedly claim others, are passed in the that there are false figures standing committee meeting being shown on the pothole under the chairmanship of tracking system on the web- Yashodhar Phanse of the rulsite. Till date, the website has ing Shiv Sena party. When 2,379 potholes reported, out questioned about the potof which 1,755 have been holes everywhere, he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I closed. have no proper data available Opposition Congress party with me relating to the potleader Devendra Amberkar holes in the city. The road offisaid, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Additional Munici- cials were all busy in meetings pal Commissioner who is in when I tried calling them.â&#x20AC;?

Amberkar said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are more than 5,000 potholes in the city. The civic officials from the road department are working under pressure from the higher authority and the innocent tax payers of society are taken for bad and dangerous monsoon rides.â&#x20AC;? He continued, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Civic officials just have one answer to give every time, that is the number of potholes reported this year are far less than last year, which is completely false. So many people lost their lives last year due to the bad roads. The civic authority always waits for some major mishap to happen so that they can wake up from their sleep.â&#x20AC;? khushboo.panjabi@afternoondc.in

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I have changed my name from Tandy Kharmujai Sunil Kundal to Tandy Sunil Kundal as per Affidavit C-15345 I have changed my name from Prajakta Narendra Kuber to Prajakta Prakash Ambekar as per Affidavit C-15346 I have changed my name from Syed Ayyaj Syed Shaukat to Ayyaj Shaukat Syed as per Affidavit. C-15347 I have changed my name from Milankumari Madansinh Gohil to Milan Yuvrajsinh Solanki as per Affidavit. C-15348 I have changed my name from George Therese Anthony Dass to George Anthony Dass as per Affidavit. C-15349 I Sharadkumar Kantilal Doshi have changed my name to Sharad Kantilal Doshi as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 17/07/14 C-15350 I Dhara Sharadkumar Doshi have changed my name to Dhara Sharad Doshi as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 17/07/14 C-15351 I Laxmiben Mohan Machhi have changed my name to Laxmi Mohan Machhi as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 17/07/14 C-15352

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I Padmavathi Dasa Puthran have changed my name to Padma Raju Poojary as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 15/07/14 C-15355

I Mayadevi Tarachand Kedia @ Maya Tarachand Kodia have changed my name to Maya Tarachand Kedia as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-15370

I Anoop Vinod Singh have changed my name to Anup Prakash as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 17/07/14

I Ajaz Ahamed have changed my name to Ajaz Ahmed Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-15371

C-15356 I Poonam Ramesh Shah have changed my name to Punam Rameshchandra Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 17/07/14 C-15357 I Ramesh Sakrabhai Shah have changed my name to Rameshchandra Sakrabhai Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 17/07/14 C-15358 I Mr. Aditya Sanjay Singh have changed my name to Mr. Aaditya Sanjay Singh as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 17/07/14 C-15359 I Mr. Chetankumar Pravinchandra Shah have changed my name to Mr. Chetan Pravinchandra Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 17/07/14 C-15360 We Mr. Parzad Noshire Bomanjee & Mrs. Franak Parzad Bomanjee have changed our minor sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name from Jal Eric Kotwal to Jehan Parzad Bomanjee as per Maharashtra Government Gazette No. U-29590 dated: 21/01/2010 C-15361 I Subhash Kumar Rekhraj have changed my name to Subhash Rekhraj Jain as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 12/07/14 C-15362 I Ajay Madanlal Singhania have changed my name to Ajaykumar Madanlal Singhania as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 15/07/14 C-15363 I Virenkumar Champaklal Shah have changed my name to Viren Champaklal Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 15/07/14 C-15364 I Jamniben Kanji Bera have changed my name to Jamna Kanji Bera as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-15365 I Jamniben Kanjibhai Bera have changed my name to Jamni Kanjibhai Bera as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-15366 I Kiritkumar Nagji Chheda have changed my name to Kirit Nagji Chheda as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-15367

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I Mohanbhai Babu Machhi have changed my name to Mohan Babu Machhi as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 17/07/14 C-15353

I Jyotibala Hansraj Nandu have changed my name to Jyoti Kirit Chheda as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-15368

I have changed my name from Satishachand Trivedee to Satishchandra Ochchhavalal Trivedi as per Affidavit C-15338

I Marlon Moris Sawami have changed my name to Marlon Moris Swamy as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 16/07/14 C-15354

I Manya Kishore Kewalramani have changed my name to Manisha Kishore Kewalramani as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-15369

I have changed my name from Sandip to Sandeep Kupendar Biradar as per Affidavit

I S. K. Ali Ahmad have changed my name to Ali Ahmed Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-15372 I Husnara Begum have changed my name to Husne Ara Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-15373 I Punam Akshay Ashar have changed my name to Punam Chandrasinh Pethani as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-15374 I Kiritkumar Vrajlal Panchal have changed my name to Kirti Vrajlal Panchal as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-15375 I Bankimkumar Rasiklal Shah have changed my name to Bankim Rasiklal Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-15376

I Suresh Jain have changed my name to Suresh Kumar Arjunlal Jain as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-15387 I Manish Suresh Jain have changed my name to Manish Kumar Suresh Kumar Jain as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-15388 I Gulab Chand have changed my name to Gulabchand Boduram Basniwal as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-15389 I Mr. Dineshkumar Jivabhai Suthar have changed my name to Mr. Dinesh Jivanlal Suthar as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-15390 I Mr. Adarsh Kumar have changed my name to Mr. Adarsh Jain as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-15391 I Kirandevi Chandrapal Sharma have changed my name to Kiran Surendra Sharma as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-15392 I Mr. Soyeb Jainuddin Sayyed have changed my name to Mr. Soheb Jainuddin Sayyed as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-15393

I Trupti Bankimkumar Haidar have changed my name to Pinky Bankim Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-15377

I Mr. Dipak Sitaram Kadam have changed my name to Mr. Deepak Sitaram Kadam as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-15394

I Azhar Mohamad Haidar have changed my name to Mohd. Azhar Mohd. Haider Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

I Sharda Malappa Bhavimani have changed my name to Sharda Manohar Naik as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-15395

C-15378 I Mohamad Haidar have changed my name to Mohd. Haider Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-15379 I Ramijabee Mohamad Haidar have changed my name to Ramiza Mohd. Haider Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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Mahanagar pipeline leaks at Worli Naka

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Fire Brigade and Mahanagar Gas personnel prevent what could have been a major conflagration By Khushboo Panjabi

major pipeline leak gripped Worli Naka yesterday when a damaged compressed natural gas (CNG) pipeline belonging to Mahanagar Gas Ltd (MGL) resulted in a leakage. The fire brigade worked on the leak till late evening yesterday due to the rains. Residents started noticing the smell at around 12.45 pm and immediately called the MGL's control room and the

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The police are seen evacuating people from the vicinity as a precautionary measure. Vehicular traffic was diverted.

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Residents are seen covering their faces to avoid inhaling the gas, with this girl covering her ears also. The Fire Brigade along with the Mahanagar Gas personnel are seen working on stopping the leak.

e-TENDER NOTICE The Commissioner of Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai invites e-Tenders for various works from the government registered contractors, who are also registered as ‘MCGM Vendor’; Bidder should also give Rs. 1 lack performance guarantee for the details of 1 number of Tenders of estimated amount Rs. 2298580.00 respective tender documents and process of e-Tendering, please visit www.mcgm.gov.in. Sd/Public Relations Officer PRO/374/ADV/2014

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fire brigade who reached the spot ten minutes later and started working on the leak, averting what could have been a major mishap. An MGL spokesperson said, “There was a minor technical snag at the Worli way CNG outlet near Worli Naka, leading to the gas leakage. As a precautionary measure, the operations of the outlet has been temporarily suspended and the area has been cordoned off. The repair work is in progress to restore the op-

erations of the outlet. No damage to life or property has been reported. The inconvenience caused to the public is regretted.” One of the residents said, “The fire brigade and MGL personnel had reached the spot in 10 minutes, but the operation started at 3 pm when the gas pressure was brought under control. All the shops were shut and the vehicular moment was stopped. The traffic was diverted.” khushboo.panjabi@afternoondc.in

Boy kills friend for staring at his girl

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By Zuber Ansari

past three days, however, he noticed another boy, Nitesh he Kurar police arrested Yadav, staring at her when she a 22-year-old man on left the tuition classes. Thursday for allegedly Pandey, could not stand to killing his 19-year-old friend see that this girl was being because he had caught the watched by Yadav. On victim staring at his alleged Wednesday, Pandey decided girlfriend. that if Yadav there staring at According to the police offi- his girlfriend, he would kill cers, Sandeep Pandey, a secu- him. So he carried a knife on rity guard, was roaming in the him. The officer said Pandey Gokul Nagar area in Malad (E) was friends with the victim’s where his female friend used brother. On noticing that to attend tuition classes. Yadav had been staring at the Pandey would stand at his girl, Pandey approached him usual spot in front of the girl’s and confronted him, “Pandey tuition class. As soon as the claimed that the girl was his girl came out in the evening his girlfriend and warned after her class ended, Pandey Yadav to stay away. Yadav rebegan following her, Since the fused to budge and told

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n yet another shocking incident of police complicity, a clear case of mobile theft was simply turned into a missing property matter by officials of the Nalasopara police station. This, despite the fact that the complainant providing the on-duty police personnel with the CCTV footage of the thief in action. The complainant, Mahendra Chaurasiya (31), runs a small gifts store in Nalasopara (East). Chaurasiya’s Samsung mobile phone, which he had kept for charging near the shop counter, mysteriously disappeared while he was busy attending to customers at about 10.30 am on Sunday (July 13).After scanning the images captured by the CCTV camera installed inside his shop, Chaurasiya managed to find clear footage of the thief, who had apparently walked

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Pandey that he would continue staring and even talk to her if he wanted,” said Jaichandra Kathe, Senior Police Inspector of the Kurar police station. Hearing this Pandey got furious, took out the knife he had been hiding in his pocket and, in a fit of rage, stabbed Yadav multiple times. Hearing Yadav's cries, his elder brother who was standing nearby rushed to the spot and nabbed Pandey who was about to flee. The victim’s brother Ajay (22) then called up the police control room and rushed Yadav to the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Hospital in Kandivali where he was

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This police receipt, for a robbery at a store, falsely records that the phone had fallen off from a rickshaw the complainant was travelling in. in as a customer and stole the Armed with the footage, mobile phone. Chaurasiya approached the

Continued from pg 1 « and all CCTV footage has been given to them. The staff is available for investigation. We have left no stone unturned to maintain the safety of children. I assure you of justice. I am there for all of you. The guilty will be punished," said the school founder, Rustom Kerawalla. But Kerawalla and other management members have are yet to meet the girl's parents, even four days after the incident. "I have not yet met the victim's parents. I will be meeting them. I am waiting for the investigation to be over. The accused are with the police. We have discussed additional security measures, additional CCTVs will be installed. Additional verifications of the staff will be done and more care will be taken," added Kerawalla. Bangalore Additional Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Kamal Pant said that the alleged incident took place inside the school. Police have invoked Section 4 of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) against the

declared dead on arrival. The Kurar police arrested Pandey on the charge of murder under section 302 of the Indian Penal Code. “We had presented him before the court on Thursday where he was remanded to police custody till July 20,” said Kathe. This is not the first time where a murder has been committed for staring in Kurar. In June 2011, Sachin Dhuri and his friends were brutally killed by Uday Pathak and his accomplices only because Pathak suspected that Sachin had been staring at them while they were consuming alcohol after a heated argument. Nalasopara police station to register a case of theft against the unidentified thief. However, the on-duty policemen were reluctant to register an FIR, which would have meant more paperwork and increase in the number of cases in the crime records book. To the surprise of the complainant, the police merely recorded a diary entry and issued a 'missing mobile' receipt stating that the mobile had been lost in transit. It was only after the intervention of local media-persons that the police relented and agreed to lodge an FIR on Thursday. Surprisingly, a senior police officer sought to explain this lapse by stating, “We had registered a missing property complaint but the process was on to record the statement of the complainant and soon an FIR will be registered under the relevant sections of the IPC.”

NOW, BANGALORE SHAMES NATION unidentified person and registered a complaint of rape. National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) member Vinod Tikoo said that the school management is completely responsible when the child is in the school premises. "This is very shocking and not acceptable at all. The staff responsible should be arrested immediately. I will speak to the state commission of NCPCR to speak to the school and take up the matter," said Tikoo. Many top schools in Bangalore have been asking parents to sign a form which says that the schools and their staff are not responsible for the safety of students. The form says that when the child participates in events organised by the school including field trips, excursions and camps, the staff or teachers of the school can't be held responsible for any untoward incident.

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ATS TO KEEP TRACK OF MUSLIM YOUTHS VISITING ISLAMIC COUNTRIES

This comes a day after intelligence agencies reported that the four Kalyan youths who were reported missing may have joined the ISIS By Zuber Ansari

day after intelligence agencies claimed that the four Kalyan boys, who are now in Iraq, may have joined the terrorist organisation – Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), the state Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has directed its special intelligence wings to keep a close watch on members of the Shia and Sunni community who have recently left for Islamic countries or are

on a 5 am Etihad flight on May 25. They had not informed their parents that they were going to Iraq. They went on a pilgrimage to Karbala near Baghdad. Though the Karbala is a Shia shrine, Sunnis also visit it. They had gone with a group of 40 people. On May 27, the group visited Karbala and then did some sight-seeing in the neighbouring areas. On the morning of May 31, they took a taxi to the city

Three of the four young men from Kalyan who have gone ‘missing.’ planning to do so. This was revealed by the Anti-Terrorism Cell (ATC) of one of the police stations in the city, after being ordered by the top officials from the ATS. According to ATC sources, the wing has been actively collecting information about the young boys in Muslim-dominated areas and officials are trying to locate the youths who are in Iraq or Iran. The ATC has also been taking help from Passport officers and the Passport department of the city to verify the names and addresses. On Wednesday, Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) chief Himanshu Roy spoke about the four Muslim youths who left the country in May to supposedly join the ISIS in Iraq and Syria, but he did not confirm if they have joined any organisation there. As per the complaint registered at the police station in Kalyan, the four were identified as Arif Fayyaz Majeed, Fahad Tanvir Sheikh, Aman Naim Tandel and Shaheen Farooqi Tanki. The ATS, which has been working on the case for a month and a half, states that the four men left India

of Mosul which is to the northwest of Baghdad and on the border of Iraq and Syria. The four never returned after that. The ATS has the name, contact number and address of the Iraqi taxi driver who dropped them and will be questioning him. There was also a local guide on the trip who was showing them around. The members of group with whom they had gone said that did not notice that the four were missing even after they returned to India on June 2. On June 6, Mosul was attacked by the ISIS. These four boys from Kalyan’s Dudh Naka area have known each other for four years now. Their parents filed a missing complaint with the Kalyan police after they did not return. The controversy turned serious after Arif wrote a letter to his parents in English. The letter does not mention any organisation that they might have joined. The writer has admonished his sisters for wearing western clothes, his father for not following the tenets of Islam properly. He said that he is leaving India and voluntarily going to Iraq for the work of Allah.

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CITY BRIEFS SP wants temporary abattoirs for Bakri-Eid Samajwadi Party's state unit has written to CM Prithviraj Chavan demanding setting up of temporary abattoirs for the festival of 'Bakri-Eid' to be held later this year. "We have requested the Chief Minister to immediately call a meeting of administrative officers and minority affairs minister to discuss and initiate action to set up temporary slaughter houses during Bakri-Eid," SP’s Abu Azmi said on Thursday.

MTDC-SGNP MoU for battery-run vehicles

Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) has signed an MoU with Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) for providing battery operated vehicles for tourists to travel within the expanse of this protected area. According to the agreement which will be for a period of five years, SGNP shall assign rights for development of the existing facilities for battery operated vehicles to MTDC.

Hoardings: ‘No show’ by parties annoys HC

The Bombay High Court on Thursday expressed displeasure over 'no show' by lawyers of political parties which had been asked to appear in the hearing on PIL against illegal hoardings, banners and posters in public places. The bench headed by Justice Abhay Oka had last week issued notices but none turned up yesterday. The bench issued fresh notices seeking their presence on July 24.

Hailstorm-hit farmers given `2,500 crore The state government on Thursday told the Bombay High Court that it had disbursed Rs 2,500 crore to farmers who were hit by unseasonal hailstorm in several districts of the state early this year. This was informed by state govt pleader Milind More to a bench headed by Chief Justice Mohit Shah.

Cartoon Workshop by Vikas Sabnis

A Cartoon Workshop is being conducted by Swatantryaveer Savarkar Rashtriya Smarak, Shivaji Park, Dadar, every Monday between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Renowned cartoonists like Vikas Sabnis and Sanjay Mistry will be teaching the art of cartooning with lectures and demonstrations. For more details, call: 98195 23741.

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ndustries Minister Narayan Rane has once again announced that he will quit the Prithviraj Chavan government on Monday. However, he has decided to remain in the Congress. Meanwhile, sources have claimed that while mounting pressure on the party high command, the Konkan strongman is also knocking the doors of the saffron combine. Rane, a Chief Ministerial aspirant, is upset with the party for not giving him the coveted post, which he al-

ways claimed was promised to him when he joined the Congress after leaving the Shiv Sena in 2005.For a long time, Rane was at loggerheads with the state Congress leadership over various issues. He had also criticised CM Prithviraj Chavan's style of functioning.The former Chief Minister became furious after his son Nilesh lost from the Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg Lok Sabha constituency to the Shiv Sena. Rane feels that the Congress' alliance partner, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), conspired to ensure his son's defeat. After the Lok Sabha

Industries Minister Narayan Rane

results, he announced to quit “I take every decision at an the ministry but was pacified appropriate time,” he added. Rane said that he did not by Congress bosses. Speaking to reporters yes- meet the Congress leadership terday, Rane said, “I will an- before making up his mind to nounce my future political quit and refused to respond to plans on Monday. I will meet questions on reasons behind my supporters in Raigad, Rat- his exit from the ministry. According to sources, the nagiri and Sindhudurg and hold a meeting of supporters Shiv Sena has already bolted in Kankavli on Sunday.”Reit- the door on Rane. Now the erating that he is very much only option left before him is in the Congress and not join- to join the BJP. However, ing any other party, Rane some of the state BJP leaders said, “I have not met BJP are reluctant to take him into leader Nitin Gadkari. I had the party fold. This is one met him last when Gopinath more attempt by Rane to Munde passed away.” He cat- pressurise the Congress bigegorically denied that it was wigs and get some assurance, late to quit the government. sources added. Pic for representational purposes only

Voter applications flock in By Prashant Hamine

he month-long summary revision of the electoral rolls has yielded encouraging results for the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Maharashtra, under the Election Commission of India (ECI), with a record 19,31,807 Form 6 applications received from all over the state for enrollment in the voters list. The maximum number of Form 6 applications were received from Thane, Pune, Nashik, Mumbai Suburban and Nagpur districts, while the lowest applications were from Sindhudurg, Hingoli, Wardha, Parbhani and Bhandara districts.

City Thane Pune Nashik Mumbai Suburban Nagpur Raigad Solapur Aurangabad Nanded Mumbai City Parbhani Bhandara district Wardha Hingoli Sindhudurg

Number of Form 6 received 2.96 lakh 2.49 lakh 1.71 lakh 1.36 lakh

79,544 68,924 66,396 63,802 51,281 46,002 16,979 15,351

14,990 13,851 8,710

Following an uproar over instances of large scale deletion of names from the voters lists in Mumbai, Thane and Pune during the recent Lok Sabha elections, the ECI had issued a directive to the CEO officials to ensure that all eligible voters, especially those whose names had been deleted, should be registered. The CEO staff, in collaboration with the Department of Posts, had sent 26 lakh intimation letters along with Form 6 to all such voters across the state with a request to fill it and send it back. The office of the CEO of Maharashtra received a shot in the arm as its Systematic Voters Education and Elec-

MALAYSIA PLANE ‘SHOT DOWN’ OVER UKRAINE, 295 DEAD K

UALA LUMPUR/KIEV: All 295 people on board a Malaysia Airlines plane were feared dead on Thursday after the aircraft was reportedly shot down over war-torn eastern Ukraine near the Russian border, nearly four months after the mysterious disappearance of MH370 in the Indian Ocean. The Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 was flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur carrying 280 passengers and 15 crew, reports PTI. The passenger liner came down close to the town of Shaktarsk in Ukraine's rebellion-wracked region of Donetsk after disappearing

from the radar and teams from the emergency services were trying to reach the scene, Russian media quoted an unnamed security source as saying. Malaysia Airlines confirmed on Twitter, "Malaysian Airlines has lost contact of MH17 from Amsterdam. The last known position of the plane was over Ukrainian airspace". Malaysia's Star newspaper quoting sources said the plane was 'shot down' while cruising at an altitude of 30,000 feet. Ukraine Interior Ministry said 295 people are feared dead in the crash, it said.The plane could have been brought down by a

ground-to-air missile, sources said. ITAR-Tass news agency reported that the airliner flying at the altitude of over 10,000 metres was supposed to enter the Russian air space at 17:20 Moscow standard time (13:20 UTC). "However, it fell down in 60 kms from the border; the plane's emergency location beacon went off," the agency reported quoting sources. Yesterday's crash comes four months after the Beijingbound Malaysia Airlines MH370 disappeared with 239 people including five Indians on board after taking off from Kuala Lumpur on March 8. The plane has still not been found.

toral Participation (SVEEP) programme received encouraging response with around 8.36 lakh application forms were received in the state on one single Sunday during the summary revision drive in June. Officials of the CEO disclosed that 92.15 per cent of the population in the state are

covered in the photo electoral rolls. The ECI officials further reiterated their appeal to all those eligible voters who still not have enrolled their names to registered themselves within 10 days before the last date of filing of nomination papers for the ensuing assembly elections.

AAP moves HC, accuses Bhujbal of receiving kickbacks A

am Aadmi Party (AAP) has moved the Bombay High Court seeking registration of an FIR against PWD Minister Chhagan Bhujbal for allegedly misusing his official position to award contracts for rebuilding Maharashtra Sadan in Delhi and Mumbai and receiving kickbacks from the contractor. The matter came up for hearing for the first time today during which Bhujbal's counsel Prasad Dhakephalkar contended the petition was not maintainable. A bench, headed by Chief Justice Mohit Shah, directed Bhujbal, a senior NCP leader and the state's former Deputy Chief Minister, to file an affidavit within two weeks

in support of his contention over maintainability of the petition. It also allowed AAP, which sought the court's direction for registration of an FIR against Bhujbal, his relatives and others and a probe into the charges levelled by it, by a Special Investigation Team (SIT), to file a rejoinder two weeks after an affidavit has been filed on behalf of the minister. The petition said AAP had to move the court since no action was allegedly taken on its representations to the state's Governor, the Chief Minister, the Commissioner of Income Tax, the Director General of Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) and the Chief Vigilance Commissioner.

Hindi imperialism: Hope it’s last divisive step of the BJP!

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T is not difficult to see why the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government is taking so much interest in IAS officer Dr. Ashok Khemka. Most probably he will soon be in the Prime Minister's Office. Dr. Khemka is a clean, honest officer. The cancellations of order decisions on project have attracted strict response from him. The Haryana government did not like him one bit. He was the officer who cancelled the land deal of Robert Vadra, Congress president Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law and Priyanka's husband. Khemka had made his decision known. He found something wrong in the deal. He was then transferred for perhaps the 40th time. IAS officer Dr. Ashok Khemka holds a world record with regard to the number of times he was transferred. Does the BJP government want to reward him? Does it want to dig up the land deal case against Vadra again? During Lok Sabha elections, several BJP leaders referred to the Robert Vadra's land deal case. Uma Bharati had said "We will send him to jail." It is possible the BJP is quite serious about this. It appears to be set in taking up the land deal case against Vadra. The BJP leaders say Vadra has made crores through dubious deals. It is a well-known fact that one of BJP's main agenda is the fracturing of the dynasty family. It is to be noted that from day one, Congress also is attacking the BJP government at the slightest provocation. Any excuse is good enough to criticise for the Congress. It's aim evidently is to taint the image of the BJP. The BJP, however, has quite a few weapons in its armoury with which it can deliver smashing blows on the dynasty family. Vadra's land case gives it an opportunity to mount an attack and inflict damage. Maybe in implementing this exercise, it may find IAS officer Dr. Ashok Khemka quite useful.

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T is intriguing. Not at any time during the electioneering public addresses did Narendra Modi ever say that Hindi will be the national language. There is no reference to it in the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) election manifesto either. And yet, as Antara Dev Sen pointed out in her column in The Telegraph (June 21), as soon as the new government was sworn in, it ordered all bureaucrats and government officials to write their official correspondence in Hindi, to "take notes in Hindi and stick to Hindi on official accounts for social media like Twitter and Facebook". The home minister, Antara wrote, also announced cash prizes for those who do most of their official work in Hindi". "Hindi imperialism" was how her article was headed. The move inevitably was strongly opposed in Tamil Nadu. Wrote Antara: "Tamils like more than half of India's population do not speak Hindi. And are not about to let the dignity of Tamil — one of the finest classical languages alive today, a language with a 2,000-year-old cultural tradition be undermined by a Johnny-cum-lately from north India just because a huge number of north Indians speak it".

National vs Regional Added Antara: "We need to let our politicians know that India does not have a single 'national language'. This 'national' versus 'regional' divide is completely fake. India has 22 scheduled languages, among which Hindi happens to be also the official language for government work, along with English. Modi should perhaps brief his colleagues on this". And she added: "India has always been the land of diversity... You do not need to be the same, you just need to be together. We don't need majoritarian muscle-flexing to be united, we need to be smart and sensitive". The politics of language must end, argued The Asian Age (June 21). The paper said that the Hindi issue has "scalded the country". It is, said the paper, "a crude way to ignite Hindi chauvinism possibly with the aim of consolidating political support in the Hindi-speaking parts of the country". It said: "If the issue of allowing diversities full play without letting them get out of hand... is not accorded the first importance, much of our nation-building effort, a project traceable to the broad set of ideologies handed down to us by our founding fathers

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and constitution-makers can unravel with consequences that are too frightening to contemplate". The hint was given that it could lead to the break-up of the country. DNA (June 21) called the whole move 'Tyranny of Language'. It noted that "all in all Hindi as a language seems to be becoming unofficially official". Continuing, it said: "The emerging dominance of the language may have a great deal to do with the non-westernised social background of many BJP MPs and ministers, most of them hailing from India's Hindi-speaking heartland". Tracing the history of the language controversy, the paper said any move "to hege-

Cultural identity Writing in The Times of India (June 22) Shobhaa De said what the government did "smacks of an insidious attempt to gradually impose Hindi as the language across India. And that is not going to be accepted by a vast majority of Indians". Among other things she said: "There are M.V. Kamath other ways to 'unify' India, surely? Every lanmonise the Hindi language" may have guage has its own unique cultural identity "serious implications on the nation". And it and status... it is important to respect linguisadded: "Given the contemporary political tic diversities and not allow any one language and cultural assertion of regional parties — group to overshadow the rest. Let's get this with language as a key instrument — the rul- straight — all languages are equal in a democing BJP can ill-afford to open this flank of racy". The Hindustan Times (June 10) incidentally discord". The Hindustan Times (June 23) felt that had some sound advice to give to the govern"the old chauvinistic and widely-circulated ment in another context. Addressing Prime Minister Narendra Modi, chestnut that Hindi is India's national language" is best buried. "The Centre" it said, the paper said that he "should not, indeed "has wisely backtracked from an attempt to cannot work in isolation if India has to prosaccord priority to the Hindi language in offi- per collectively as a nation" but should be the leader of 'Team India' comprising him, his cial communication". The paper reminded the government of a ministers and chief ministers'. And what written protest from Tamil Nadu's Chief Min- holds good for the prime minister, surely ister J. Jayalalithaa, as also of a statement holds good for the home minister as well? If from DMK leader M. Karunanidhi holding Rajnath Singh had felt the pulse of the that the government move amounted "to people in non-Hindi speaking areas he treating non-Hindi speaking people as sec- would have saved himself as well as others a lot of embarrassment. One can now only ondary citizens". Telling the government to "go by the book" hope that we have seen the last of such divithe paper said: "The government still has sive steps and can look forward to happier plenty of sensitive handling to do as the con- days ahead.

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Significance of the sound ‘Hu’ T

HE sound Hu is the beginning and the end of all sounds, be they from man, bird, beast, or thing. A careful study will prove this fact, which can be realized by listening to the sound of the steam engine or of a mill, while the echo of bells or gongs gives a typical illustration of the sound Hu. The Supreme Being has been called by various names in different languages, but the mystics have known him as Hu, the natural name, not man-made, the only name of the Nameless, which all nature constantly proclaims. The sound Hu is most sacred; the mystics call ism-e Azam, the name of the Most High, for it is the origin and end of every sound as well as the background of each word. The word Hu is the spirit of all sounds and of all words, and is hidden within them all, as the spirit in the body. It does not belong to any language, but no language can help belonging to it. This alone is the true name of God, a name that no people and no religion can claim as their own. This word is not only

troversy may not subside that easily. Many see the directive as an attempt to impose Hindi as the ruling party has long been a proponent of the language. It is best for the government to distinguish the agenda of promoting Hindi and the imperatives of communicating with people all over India. The Modi government is well within its rights to pursue the former but it must realise that the latter demands a measure of sensitivity and reconciling with English as a link language. The NDA government will do national integration a great service if it helps bury the old chauvinistic and widely circulated chestnut that Hindi is India's national language. India does not have a declared national language, a point clearly stated by the Gujarat High Court in a 2010 ruling. Avoiding chauvinism is consistent with the spirit of 'cooperative federalism' and the BJP's ambition of becoming a truly pan-Indian political party".

nify ego. The word Hamsa is the sacred word of the Yogis which illumines the ego with the light of reality. The word Huma in Persian stands for a beautiful bird. It is believed that if uttered by human beings, but is repeated by the Huma sits on the head of anyone, then is animals and birds. All things and beings pro- blessed. claim this name of the Lord, for every activity It is said in the old traditions that Zoroaster of life expresses distinctly or indistinctly this was born on a Huma tree. This explains the very sound. This is the word mentioned in the words in the Bible, ‘Except a man be born of Bible as existing before the light came into water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the Kingbeing, ‘In the beginning was the Word, and the dom of God.’ In the word Huma, Hu represents spirit, and the word mah in Arabic means water. In English the word ‘human’ explains two facts which are characteristic of Word was with God, and the Word was God.’ humanity: Hu means God and man means The mystery of Hu is revealed to the Sufi mind, which word comes from the Sanskrit who journeys through the path of initiation. Mana, mind being the ordinary man. The two Truth, the knowledge of God, is called by a Sufi words united represent the idea of the GodHaq. If we divide the word Haq into two parts, conscious man; in other words Hu, God, is in its assonant sounds become lu ek, Hu signify- all things and beings, but it is man by whom ing God, or truth, and ek in Hindustani mean- he is known. Human therefore may be said to ing one, and both together expressing on God mean God-conscious, God-realized, or Godand one truth. man. The word Hamd means praise, Hamid, The sound Hu becomes limited in the word praiseworthy, and Mohammad, praiseful. The Ham, for the letter m closes the lips. This word name of the Prophet of Islam was significant in Hindustani expresses limitation because of his attitude to God. Ham means I or we, both of which words sig– Hazrat Inayat Khan

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Vaidik-Hafiz meet: Just like a movie THE Congress is on its toes in the Parliament over the meeting of journalist Ved Pratap Vaidik and the master-mind behind 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, Hafiz Saeed. But people fail to understand why the Congress was mute and extremely eager for fruitless peace and trade talks with Pakistan during its past ten years of a coward regime when numerous terror attacks were sponsored by Pakistan? What concrete step was taken by this patriot ‘Indian National’ Congress to crush the ISI trained and Pakistan sponsored anti-India terrorism? By the way, people also fail to understand why our nation should play cricket with Pakistan anytime in the coming days? — Hansraj Bhat, Borivali

VED Pratap Vaidik's Hafiz Saeed (mis)adventure seems a perfect Bollywood blockbuster script where the hero just by chance enters the hostile neighborhood and meets the most-wanted villain; but instead of some 'dhishumdhishum' and bringing him to book, preaches him to give up arms and come on the right path. He also has a great-yet-verysimple plan to solve the most contentious issue of Kashmir for which the two nations have fought three wars and still have

Watch your tongue

If Baba Ramdev says that he can cure people of homosexuality, perhaps his close confidant can also claim to be able to convert Hafiz Saeed to fall in love with India. For a nation that reposes faith in myths, such charlatans are par for the course.

IT is observed that whenever a woman is arrested by the authorities for allegedly committing a crime, the entire media and women’s organisations rush to her rescue without verifying the facts. A case in point is the recent detention of two young women by the police in Mumbai. When the criticism mounted against their “unlawful” arrests, the police produced the documentary proof of one of the two women having a criminal record. She was earlier apprehended in a pick-pocketing case by the railway police. It is now for the press and the women’s rights groups to declare that they had wrongly charged the police of having acted in haste.

— Phiroze B Javeri, Mumbai

— Jorhat Singh, Kandivali

NOT SORRY: Ved Pratap Vaidik, the senior journalist, whose meeting with Hafiz Saeed has created a political storm, recently said that he doesn't regret meeting the Jamat-ud-Dawah leader. not been able to find an amicable solution. Well, the only point still not clear is who has given the permission to this "bold" journalist? The Government of India or was it some very imaginative script writer? Shahrukh Khan would suit the role of this bold journo with the only danger that he would meet the villain only after flirting with a dozen beauties making the ma-

haul between the two nations more hostile.

— Abdul Monim, Vashi

knowingly turn a blind eye towards this menace. Let us now see with THE BRICS New Development the resurgence of the saffron Bank has now become a reality with brigade at New Delhi and in some the goalpost of the new Bank an- important states, whether this danchored in China captained by an In- gerous trend gets arrested and dian. With India getting the when. — Vineet Phadtare, Borivali Presidency of an Institution headquartered in Shanghai, this is an golden opportunity for both India and China to improve relations and IT is extremely sad that some Indisolve their border disputes. The new unity displayed by ans are following the western culemerging developing nations would ture and disregarding their own. In also provide a tough challenge and the last few years, there has been a competition to developed nations sea change in their dressing sense. and end their monopoly and su- The male youngsters are seen atpremacy, be it in business or other tired in Bermuda while some of the fields. The new challenge is of delivery and accomplishment of goals REFERENCE Brazil’s 3-0 loss to set up by the new bank now that the Holland. Brazil, which was one of foundation of it is laid by the brickthe finest and fearsome teams in work of member nations who are the world of yesteryear, has been determined to see its success. pulverised to a mediocre nonSports can be a great morale performing side. booster and the new bank should Brazil needs to review the perearmark some funds for developformance of its coach, captain ment of sports among member nawho specialises in collecting yeltions and helping them in games low cards and the entire squad. It they expertise in. Brazil can teach may need to rebuild a new team Indians skills in football while from scratch. Unless Brazil makes China could help our sportsmen in these changes, Brazilians fans gymnastics and likewise. India can may not want to wear the canary in turn pass on cricketing skills to yellow T-shirt again. It is not easy fellow member nations. — S N Kabra, Goregaon for me to write this. I write with pain. After living in Brazil, I moved wherever I could to make a living, but my heart and soul THE suspected existence of Islamic have remained there. brain-washing modules in the The Brazilian side needs to unThane Kalyan area of Maharashtra derstand, that you are as good as may only be a tip of the iceberg. The your last goal. History is irrelenetwork is reportedly spread across vant. Even the Brazilian fans will the length and breadth of the councease sobbing at their defeats try; especially in the two large north and dismiss their band as nonIndian States. As all the earlier/curperformers. I was surprised to see rent ruling apparatus, whether at a Brazilian girl on TV, ask a Dutch the Central or at the state level, player for his shirt after Brazil had were/are “secular” in nature, they

Where is the culture?

Potholes or pots of gold? THIS refers to your edit-piece, 'Just a couple of showers, potholes all over the city' (ADC, Jul 16). As you have rightly pointed out and also by several others ad nauseum, these huge holes on the roads appear because of substandard materials used while laying the roads. The temperature at which the mix is poured on the roads also has a bearing. The monsoon rain is unique to our country and perhaps the mechanical impact of the rain when they are heavy does seem to have a hand in producing these holes. Following the techniques used in Japan or USA have not helped. Therefore, the best that can be done is to go in for concreting the roads and give the contracts for the job to the same contractors so that they do not lose their money. — Dr V Subramanyan, Thane

QUOTE: The best preparation for good work tomorrow is to do good work today. — Elbert Hubbard

females are attired in shorts and hot pants. Even the elderly males and females are seen wearing Bermuda and what is baffling is that some of these enter even a place of worship in a Bermuda. The authorities of the place of worship, particularly the Hindu temples, must give instructions to the security personnel not to allow any visitors clad in Bermuda or shorts – be it males or females. Some people are seen in such shorts at Star Hotels and in flights. While it is not wrong, the youth should not shun Indian attire completely. They are ashamed to be seen in suits, saris etc. Isn’t it our duty to preserve and promote the Indian culture? — K V Raman, Malad

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Crime by juveniles MANEKA Gandhi has very rightly come forward with a proposal to ‘treat juvenile rapists as adult criminals and that they be treated under the IPC and given harsh punishments’. She is very right and this must find all-round supOF port. Considering the LETTER THE DAY brutalities and the crime involved in the Delhi-Nirbhaya and the Mumbai mill rape cases, and those carried out by none other than the juvenile rapists, I strongly feel that no “under-aged/minor” criminal should be treated as a juvenile and let off easily –with just a

The Shakti Mills compound at Lower Parel three-year period of “so called imprisonment” in a reformatory home. When a juvenile clearly knows what he is doing, when he can indulge in gruesome crimes, he knows what is sex and can have forced sex and commit other brutalities on a victim—all knowingly and with a clear brain and mind, he should be treated as an adult criminal and must be dealt with punishments as under the IPC, at par with the adult criminals. What if the criminals come out after three years and face the same victims? Just imagine the plight and the state of mind of the victims then. — S Krishna Kumar, Dombivali

Inconsistent reporting WITH the south-west monsoon yet to intensify with full force over the catchment areas, the depleting lake levels in the six reservoirs supplying water to Mumbai are causing concern. However, what adds to the confusion in the minds of the commoner are the conflicting reports about the daily rainfall figures published in the newspapers. Whereas one section of the print media is seen painting a rosy picture, the other write-up contains contrary reports. Why are the media people not quoting the statistics as per the press hand-out issued by the MCGM? At least that will give some semblance of uniformity in the reporting of the monsoon data. — Arun Malankar, Santacruz

Rebuild from scratch

Only a tip of the iceberg

HIT THE GROUND: Brazil, a football crazy country, suffered a terrible defeat at the hands of Germany in the semi-final match of the recently concluded FIFA World Cup 2014. been defeated. This would be considered a sacrilege in Brazil. It is time Brazilian players

stopped praying, shedding tears in public and hit the training grounds. — Rajendra K Aneja, Dubai

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Painting by Sanjay D. Shah. There is something about the animals he paints. A hint of a shy smile; he puts round its neck and the whole while animal with just a sharply contrasting red spot produces a gentle, beautiful creaure. It is clear the first

stress in aesthetics and aesthetics is really more than half of the battle in a painting. The exhibition began last Sunday. It will go on at the gallery till July 20. Contact: 02226425873.

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sta Guru, an auction house set up six years ago by Vikram Sethi, will hold its 11th art show consisting of 96 lots. Some of the top Indian artists whose paintings were auctioned were M.F. Husain, S.H. Raza, F.N. Souza, Ram Kumar, Anjolie Menon and Shakthi Burman. Their paintings fetched expected high prices. An unnecessary strategy was employed: The price of the masterpieces started at Rs. 20,000. Vikram Sethi: "The art market has seen an exponential increase over the past two decades. The contributory factor being the rapid economic growth along with an increasing number of VHNI's and HNI's taking interest in cultural enrichment, has a need for acquiring art which has shown tremendous growth and potential of the market. Currently the market is valued at Rs. 1000-1400 crore, like any other industry, the art market is not immune to its macro environment and so it did see a dip in its performance during 20082009 economic meltdown.

Painting at the Asta Guru auction. However this was temporary and it is slowly and steadily picking up again. As this is the internet era, all over the world to Indian market place to bid for works at their convenience. We started the 'No Reserve' auction to expand over horizons and target various segments of society. There is a perception in he Indian market that only the sophisticated rich purchase art works.

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allery Pradarshak has been showing good art works by artists from all over the country for the last 20 years. It is one of those galleries where the owner â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Savitha Hira â&#x20AC;&#x201D; has carried on because of a determination to bring art to the people. We see sustained enthusiasm in this regard. What she wants to get is not monetary gains, but a satisfaction which comes from encouraging, spreading creativity. While she has presented quite a few well-known artists, she has given space to young, promising artists for displaying their works. Over 1000-1500 artists must have benefited from her enterprise.On completing 20 years recently, she celebrated: A big show was arranged and handpicked artists, sculptors, photographers, print makers

A painting at the Pradarshak. showed their works. The exhibition had some high-calibre paintings and sculpture. Present at the celebration were well known artists, architecture, art lovers and others. The title of the exhibition was 'The first shower' by friends of Pradarshak. Contact: Savitha Hira 0222646681.

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pg 16-17 Find out about this week’s deals, promotions and exhibitions

pg 18 We tell you about Victorinox’s celebratory model

Afternoon Despatch & Courier

Art on the wall “This picture conveys various messages; all concerning momos! This piece of art adorns the door of Kalpana, a tiny bakery on Chapel Road, Bandra (w). I took this picture because I found it funny that someone put out warnings against momos!” — Nathanial D Costa, 27-years-old

“I came across this one when I was recceing for a shoot at Chapel Road. Once I saw the funky quote and design, I couldn’t resist clicking a picture. I dedicate this picture to my assistant, Sarah.” — Jaina Kumar, 25-years-old

“This one, located at an archway of JJ School of Art, appealed to me because it is just so cute. The use of the archway is brilliant and it tells a simple story, of a cat trying to squeeze into a space that is clearly too small for him. The artist’s creativity is what stands out here.” — Karna Tanna, 26-years-old continued on pg 14 «

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Mumbai may not be very well-known for it, but there are several stretches in the city where you’ll find walls covered in graffiti – and no, we don’t mean the paan stains or the omnipresent ‘Stick no Bill.’ We are talking actual art, full of colours and symbolism. The 48hrs Team asked a few photographers to share some of the beautiful, emotive wall art in the city that caught their eye

rom the by-lanes of Bandra and Colaba to an entire street in Matunga, there are several spots in the city where you’ll find wall art thriving like you’ve never seen it before. Read on as we speak to photo enthusiasts from the city (as well as a graffiti artist!) to bring you some of the best graffiti in the city.

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“I took this picture at Waroda Road. This is a piece by graffiti artist Minzo. Its on a wall that sports graffiti from various other artists as well. This one just happened to catch my eye!” — Nathanial D Costa, 27-years-old “These pictures were taken in Matunga, where there is a stretch of walls, all decked up with in graffiti. I took the pictures while filming a documentary on a graffiti artist. The entire stretch is incredible. It looks amazing, with a range of colours, but as you start to interpret the details, you are struck with wonder. These walls don’t just look good, they are also filled with layers of meanings and reflections. These reflections are about society, and the city of Mumbai. There are some walls that do comment on society, these are direct insights into the artist’s mind, the artist’s mental conflicts or perspective towards a situation. They are neat, highly imaginative, and almost mystical in appearance. Their details are immensely thought-provoking.” — Poulomi Saha, 23-years-old

“I think this one is a landmark graffiti! While it is a tribute to old Bollywood films, what I love most about it is the brilliant use of colours.” — Jaina Kumar, 25-years-old

“I love photography and I always click a picture when I come across something beautiful. I found this on a wall between two TV studios in Malad. I loved the quality and the funky nature of this graffiti, so I just had to take a picture.” — Kubra Shafi, 21-years-old

Going behind the scenes

Okay, we aren’t actually taking you to the scene of graffiti being painted on the wall, but we did do the next best thing — talk to a graffiti artist. Zake is the writer name of a popular graffiti artist who is a part of the crew, DIS (Doing Insane S**t). He also has a Facebook page — www.facebook.com/zakegraffiti — with over 1,000 likes. One of the first things we asked him was the reason he likes drawing and painting graffiti. He told us, “I come from an art background and am actually

studying art right now, which is the reason that I am drawn to graffiti. Even though this is an expensive hobby, the feeling of seeing your name up everywhere is great.” Want to find Zake’s graffiti? According to him, some of the best spots in the city for graffiti include Raey Road and the Palm Beach Road. Before he signs off, he gives us an insight into how graffiti usually takes shape. He explains, “A graffiti piece take a lot of practise to complete — the location is judged on the basis of visibility and the nature and

condition of the wall (very important for our artwork to stay in place for longer). The design differs from person to person so it’s difficult to explain exactly how its done. But it usually starts with a few sketches of the letters of your name, which are later filled in with colours and effects and then finished with an outline. Sometimes, a short message, if required, can also be added and this can be something personal. The process is usually unpredictable because its fast, and no one follows any rules while painting. We just go with the flow.” >> Graffiti by Zake on the Naigaon railway bridge and on a wall in Virar (left)

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“I’m a bIg adrenalIne junkIe”

Tell us about your character from Amit Sahni Ki List. I play a quirky, 28-year-old investment banker, who is looking for the girl of his dreams. He is so driven to find her that he pens down all the qualities he wants in a girl. In pursuit of this perfect girl, you will see him with different girls all the time. He’s like a serial dater. It was a fun character to play. Tell us about your experience while shooting for this film? It was a lot of fun, since I got to do several things that I hadn’t done before. From jumping off Tiger Point in Lonavala (for a scene) to sky diving, I’m a big adrenaline junkie and this is the kind of stuff I have wanted to do. I am always on the lookout for a new, unique experience. So, it was fun. Everyone

on the sets was like-minded. We had a great time working together. You also do stage shows. How do you manage to find the time to do both? Honestly speaking, 90% of my time goes in to making films. But, I am planning to change that. While signing the contract for all my upcoming films, I am going to put a clause that says I won’t work post 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Hopefully that should take care of it.

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Actor and stand-up comedian, Vir Das, essays the role of a man in quest of his perfect match in his latest film, Amit Sahni Ki List. He talks to Rohit Pramar about the film, his stage shows and more >> Actor Vir Das tells us that shooting for his upcoming film, Amit Sahni Ki List, was a blast

get lead roles. So, there has been no looking back. For the past few years, I have been working constantly. I shot for as many as eight films in the last two years and they are all releasing soon. I’m enjoying it. Are you still single? No, I am not. I am in a perfectly normal relationship. How do you stay fit? I do not go to gym nor do I have the time for it. But, I do go for midnight runs; they work the best for me.

Last year you had two releases, this is your third release this year, and there are more to come. Are you happy with the way your career has shaped up? I have no complaints. I started with small roles and got supporting roles. Soon after Delhi Belly, I started to

What’s next for you? After this, there are two more films that will release this year — Saxx Ki Dukaan and Santa Banta. I am currently shooting for couple of films and in talks for three more. So, let’s see!

>> If you enjoy Beer Battered Fish and Chips, head to the pop-up restaurant — Taste of London

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Edm artist CandiCE at olivE Bar & KitChEn

ead to The Olive Bar & Kitchen tonight, where they are playing host to South African EDM artist, Candice Redding and her Deep House/ Techno project KNOXX. Candice is among the biggest names in the music industry today and played at 137 gigs last year. She started performing in 2010, with underground techno sounds and eventually moved on to EDM, electronic and big room. Candice has also created her own company, called MET entertainment, which enables her to entertain and share her passion and love for music with

thousands of people. Her breakthrough came when she based herself in and around Asia, and branched into genres such as electro house, progressive, deep techno house and techno. She is very well respected and recognised because of her diversity, which has made her a universal favourite. Head over to watch her convert her love for music into an exciting event. When Tonight, from 10pm onwards Where Olive Bar & Kitchen, Amateurs Riders Club, Mahalaxmi Race Course Contact 40858585, to make a reservation

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GamE of thronEs niGhts at BiG BanG Bar & Café

« PoP-uP rEstaurant tastE of london

umbai Foodie, a Mumbai-based food community is all set to collaborate with The Global Foodie in order to create an interesting experience for its food community this weekend. They’re coming together to create a pop-up restaurant called Taste of London at The Pint Room. As the name suggests, you can treat yourself to an array of scrumptious British-style pub food such as Beer Battered Fish and Chips, Chicken and Curry Pies, Cheese Toasties and Fish Popcorn, along with desserts such as Stout Chocolate Cake, all accompanied by the perfect beer. Ronak Rajani, the founder of Mumbai Foodie, tells us, “I think people really love the fact that there is something different happening in the food scene. Our pop-up restaurant offers a variety of food, no entry fee and a British pub like atmosphere, which helps turns a drab monsoon weekend into a culinary experience. Mumbai Foodie uses the idea of a pop-up restaurant as a way to offer gourmet dining at reduced prices, so that everyone can enjoy it.”

The menu is curated by chef Urvika Kanoi, who has a diploma in French cuisine, from Le Cordon Bleu. She has previously worked at London’s Peyton & Byrne, the Hyatt Regency and The Park Hotel in Kolkata. Urvika says, “The typical gastronomical experience has had a global revolution, with the growth of pop-ups and small restaurants sampling cuisines and fusing them with each other. New, young chefs are bringing unique concepts to the food scene and people have become more experimental. Pop-ups allow chefs to create a dynamic concept and be more adventurous. I have been lucky to have been trained in French cuisine, have experience with British food and am from Indian background. I can fuse all these tastes together to create a unique concept.” So, if you are looking for a different culinary experience, visit this unique pop-up restaurant. When Up to July 20, from 5.30pm to 12.30pm Where The Pint Room, Ground Floor, Great Punjab Restaurant, Linking Road, Bandra (w) Contact 9619994288

f you can’t stop raving about the hit HBO TV show, Game of Thrones, head to Big Bang Bar & Café, where they are going to host an evening revolving around a Game of Thrones (GoT) theme for three Saturdays, back-to-back. At the three-part event, you can catch up on some of the series’ initial episodes at their screenings and take part in an exciting GoT quiz, where the winner takes home customised merchandise that has been inspired by the show. To top it off, you can enjoy their happy hours deals, that will be valid through the event. Mihir Desai, co-owner at The Big Bang Bar & Café says, “Game of Thrones has become more than just a show, it is now a trend. We thought of doing something special for the fans and take them on a nostalgic ride by showcasing a few episodes from the series. The themed night will end with a Game of Thrones quiz and the winner will take home something every die-hard fan would want — bragging rights!” When July 20, July 27 and August 3, from 7.30pm onwards Where The Big Bang Bar & Café, Meera Co-op Housing Society, Opposite Mega Mall, Oshiwara Link Road, Andheri (w) Contact 26300740 Entry Fee `200

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RAMZAN SPECIALS

WEEKEND PLANNER

FOOD

pizza delivery By tWo one tWo Bar & Grill

Two One Two Bar & Grill has introduced an exclusive, gourmet pizza delivery menu, becoming one of the few restaurants in the city that delivers fresh, gourmet pizzas. The special menu boasts of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, including the delicious Two One Two signatures — Quattro Formaggi, Piggies Feast and Captain’s Delight. The restaurant will also deliver its best-selling burgers and desserts. They deliver from Mahim to Chowpatty. Restaurant manager, Anthony Fernandes, Two One Two Bar & Grill, says, “People can expect hand-crafted woodfire oven pizzas right at their doorstep.” When Ongoing Where Ground Floor, Lotus Cinema Building 12/A Hornby Vellard Estate, Dr Annie Besant Road, Worli Contact 9930266874

monSoon FFerS at mm! marooSh Re-branded restaurant, mm! maroosh, has introduced an exciting monsoon offer. They are offering 10% off on all takeaway orders and 25% off on all dine-in orders between 3-6pm every day. Ketan Kadam, CEO & MD of Impresa Hospitality Management Pvt. Ltd, says, “Our outlet at Bandra Reclamation is just a month old and is the first re-branded sitdown for us. This offer is our way of giving back to our loyal customers and inducting new diners into the fold.” When Ongoing Where mm! maroosh, Kosamba Building, Reclamation, Bandra (w) Contact 9819844933

Fondue at Silver BeaCh CaFé

Nothing is more enjoyable than eating something hot on a cold, rainy day and what can be better than cheese fondue? Silver Beach Café has introduced you a variety of fondues, with accompaniments that are perfect for the season such as crispy potato wedges, herbed bread, lavash and baguette slices. Hitesh Keswani, director, tells us, “At Silver Beach Café, we play with flavours and develop dishes by incorporating unique flavour combinations and accompaniments. Fondue is a favourite with our guests.” For chocolate lovers, the restaurant is also serving a decadent chocolate fondue, in which you can dip marshmallows, pound cake and fresh fruit. When Ongoing Where Silver Beach Café, Jaldarshan Building, Near Hare Rama Hare Krishna Temple, Gandhi Gram Road, Juhu Contact 26208930

rajaSthani Food FeStival at BayvieW

If you love Rajasthani food, Hotel Marine Plaza has a treat in store. The hotel has introduced a special Rajasthani food festival at their restaurant, Bayview. Parvez Sheikh, food & beverage manager at Hotel Marine Plaza, says, “Those who are craving Rajasthani delights should get ready to relish traditional and authentic delicacies at our festival.” A special chef from Rajasthan has curated the menu, which includes Bail-Gatte, Balusahi, Besan-Chakki, Chaavadi, Churma, Dal-Bati, Dhungari Hui Chaach, Ghevar, Nukhti, Panchkoota, Raabdi, Tarfini, Beans ki Sabji, Gajar Ki Sabji, Guwar Fali Ki Saag, Karela Ki Sabji, Keri Ki Sabji, Khaddi, Kicha Ki Sabji, Kikoda Ki Sabji, Makki Ki Raab, Matar Ki Sabji, Moranga Ki Sabji, Bikaneri Bhujia, Mirchi Bada, Pyaaj Kachori, Bajre ki roti and Lashun ki chutney, Mawa Kachori, Alwar ka mawa, Malpauas from Pushkar and Rasgullas from Bikaner. The buffet is priced at `1,300 plus taxes. When Up to July 20, 7.30pm-11pm Where Bayview, Hotel Marine Plaza, 29, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Rd, Churchgate Contact 22851212

SpeCial monSoon menu at he Said She Said Popular shot bar, He Said She Said, has introduced a monsoon menu, consisting of warm salads, delicious soups and comforting starters. Cofounder, Harshvardhan Samor, says, “What better way to enjoy the weather than with piping hot, Crab-Coconut soup, Tri-Pepper Soup and a range of warm salads. A rainy evening gets better with appetisers such as our Stuffed Potato Gnocchi, Mixed Sea Food Platter with tartar sauce and Chicken Diavala.” When Ongoing Where He Said She Said, Remi BizCourt, Off Link Road, Veera Desai Road, Andheri (w) Contact 33488002

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If you're suffering from the monsoon blues or are already missing the summer holidays, head down to The Spa at Palladium Hotel. They have introduced special therapies and treatments, such as the Traveller's Solace, which will soothe tired muscles, The Prana Hot Stone Therapy — to help you de-stress and the Bio-balance body therapy, will detoxify and rejuvenate you. Tippy Sailo, manger at The Spa, says, “After a long vacation, the increased humidity and rising temperatures can make your body look and feel dull. So, we present spa therapies that will help you regain your body's lost balance and equilibrium.” When Ongoing Where The Spa, Palladium Hotel, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel Contact 61628299

Stay entertained at runah Salon

Runah Salon has introduced an exciting service. You can now watch films or documentaries while you get your nails done or are waiting for your friend to finish her hair treatment. You can choose from a variety of genres to keep yourself entertained. Akshata Honawar, creative director at Runah Salon tells us, "The idea is to offer our clients something fun to do while they wait for their hair colour to develop, foot treatment to finish or for their best friend to get a new look. Cut It Short is an innovative way for a client to completely enjoy their salon experience." When Ongoing Where Runah Salon, 1st floor, Powerhouse Gym, Opp. Phoenix Mills, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel (w) Contact 24941111

Neel has introduced a fantastic range of delicacies, with chef Mukhtar Qureshi's special Ramadan menu. Speaking about the menu, chef Mukhtar tells us, "We have created a menu with traditional, nonvegetarian Ramadan fare such as haleem, nihari, kababs, paya, shorba and malpua . Every dish has been given a signature Neel touch by combining traditional spices and cooking techniques and finishing off with a contemporary presentation." When Up to July 29 Where Neel at Tote on the Turf, Gate no. 5 & 6, Mahalaxmi Race Course and Neel, Crystal Paradise, Off Vera Desai Road, Andheri (w) Contact 61577777/ 26749999

ramzan CeleBrationS at Boulevard

EXHIBITION SpeCial therapieS at the Spa, palladium hotel

ramadan SpeCial at neel

ChittaproSad at delhi art Gallery

The Delhi Art Gallery is exhibiting a rare collection of sketches, paintings and writing, by one of India's most famous artists from the mid-20th century, Chittaprosad. The artist recorded pivotal political and social movements, such as the Great Bengal Famine of 1943-44, along with economic exploitation, urban poverty and depravity. What you can look forward to is best described in the artist's own words (from the film Confession, made by Pavel Hobl of Czechoslovakia), “In my art work, I represent the tradition of moralists and political reformers. To save people means to save art itself. The activity of an artist means the active denial of death.” When Up to August 12 Where Delhi Art Gallery, 58, Dr. V.B. Gandhi Marg, Kala Ghoda, Fort Contact 49222700

Celebrate the spirit of Ramzan at Boulevard, the 24-hour café at The Orchid, with an exclusive midnight buffet that includes delicacies such as Murgh ka Saalan, Nalli Nihari , Murgh Sultani, Machli Hyderabadi, Murgh Dum Biryani, phirni, falooda, malpua and naan khatai. Navid Sayyad, executive chef at The Orchid, tells us, “We have prepared a menu from the heart of Mohammed Ali road. A different menu will be served every night, which will spoil our diners for choice and keep their taste buds craving for more, all month long. The idea is to provide hygienic food so that people can enjoy roadside delicacies in a fivestar environment.” The experience is priced reasonably, at `550. When Up to July 29, from 12am to 3am Where Boulevard, The Orchid, near Domestic Airport, Vile Parle (e) Contact 26164040

SHOPPING Kindle introduCeS limited period trial oFFer on ereaderS

Amazon.in is offering book lovers the chance to experience their eReader with a money-back guarantee offer. The trial offer on the latest Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle6 eink display model allows you to experience the joy of reading on a Kindle, enjoy instant access to the books you want, discover the ability to use built-in dictionary, X-ray search, text size adjustments and also address any concerns about eye strain. Devesh Khandelwal, senior product manager at Kindle India, tells us, “We know that once consumers experience the device, they will love it! Their apprehensions of eye strain will vanish and they will quickly realise how convenient it is to have instant access to any book that they want to read and to have the ability to carry their favourite books with them at all times. We are committed to helping India to read more and this is one tiny step towards that goal.” When Up to July 23 Where www.amazon.in

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« store review: aM:PM & Get shaded

Subtle embellishments

If understated describes your style best, but you don’t want to compromise on the latest fashion trends, head to AM:PM for pieces that score high on both style and comfort, says Shirley Mistry

venture by designer duo Ankur and Priyanka Modi, AM:PM embodies a sense of design that doesn’t depend on an overload of colours or shimmer to stand out. Walk into their store, that is tucked away in a corner, opposite Foodhall in Palladium Mall, and you will immediately notice that barring minimal accents in black and grey, the stark white store serves as the perfect canvas to the clothes on offer. Without assaulting your eyes with an overdose of sparkle, embroidery or garish prints and mismatched colours, each piece at the store manages to hold your attention. Arranged by colour (a soothing sight to fans of colour-coded merchandise), the current collection features hues of green, lime, coral, vermilion, red, orange, white, black, grey, pink, periwinkle blue and teal. Most of the garments feature subtle detailing such as painted motifs, selfembroidery, lace appliqués, cut-outs on the neck and hemline and the basic, yet classic, pin tucks. Most pieces have a straight cut, with a few garments sporting a flowy fit. Ankur and Priyanka also seem to understand that when it comes to embellishments, a little goes a long way, making the garments available at the store extremely wearable. The overall theme running through the store is contemporary and understated. All the kurtas, tunics, palazzos and dresses that they have on display are made with natural woven fabrics, so you

can expect plenty of cotton, linen and silk featured in their merchandise. Despite the minimalistic look, each garment is classy, elegant and comfortable, unlike several designer clothes that are avantgarde and runway friendly, but uncomfortable to wear. The tunics and kurtas are priced at `8,500, the dresses at `12,000, on an average, and a complete kurta set would set you back around `15,000 — which is a reasonable price to pay for garments with a designer tag. Perfect for special occasions, especially when you have to attend a wedding where you don’t want to look too showy, or simply for occasions where you want to dress to look majestic, without looking dated, a visit to AM:PM will most certainly be worth your time.

Where 3rd Floor, Palladium Mall, 462, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel contact 40034074

>> AM:PM is stocks elegant, classy clothes that won us over

GettinG shaded

« new launches: find out what’s just out

Looking for high-end sunglasses? Visit newly opened, Get Shaded, a store dedicated to luxury sunglasses. Dev Goswami tells you why he was left so impressed

>> The mannequin head wall at Get Shaded caught our attention (top). With their staggering range of sunglasses, you are sure to find something that suits your budget and style (below)

uxury and opulence are words that you don’t usually associate with eyewear. However, while Get Shaded is a tiny store, it lives up to these terms and more, impressing at the very first glance. The store, located in Juhu, welcomes you with a window display of sunglasses hanging from golden chains. This gives the luxury store a slightly young, casual vibe, so even though the store stocks high-end brands (think Jimmy Choo, Tom Ford), you’re not intimidated by the store. Step into the store, and their décor throws up another pleasant surprise. Devoid of the run-of-the-mill stark white walls and hushed whispers, the classy black and gold décor is accompanied by a warm, down-to-earth vibe. Although the idea of crystal chandeliers along with gold bordered mirrors and black cushioned walls would usually make us wince, Get Shaded manages to pull it off, right down to the diamond necklace display, prominently flanked by diamond studded frames, at the centre of the store. Their mannequin head wall deserves a special mention — it features several mannequin heads, each sporting sunglasses in different styles. I also liked the fact that the other wall had display boxes instead of the display columns that we see at most eyewear stores. It makes browsing through the store easy, without crowding you with too many sunglasses. As far as what they have on offer is concerned, their

stock had a series of hits and misses for me. But, when it comes to sunglasses, it all depends on your fashion sense and so, we’re sure that with their extensive range, they will have something to suit everyone’s taste. The display itself assures you that from cat eyes and wayfarers, to aviators and round and square-shaped frames, you’ll find everything here. Their brand list is even more impressive, ranging from Tom Ford and Salvatore Ferragamo to Chopard and Gucci. They have over 40 brands of sunglasses to shop from — a variety that is quite rare to find. They are also the only shop in the city that currently stocks a relatively new brand called Retro Super Future. Get Shaded is definitely a must-visit if you love sunglasses. However, remember that the high-end shopping experience does come at a price. The cheapest pair of sunglasses at Get Shaded will set you back by `5,000, and if you’re looking to go all out, you can end up spending as much as `2 lakh. With the large variety and luxurious shopping experience, it seems like a great place to get your next high-end pair of sunglasses. Where Get Shaded, Vaishali Shopping Centre, Next to Options, Vaikhunthlal Mehta Road, Juhu contact 26108949

InoX by VIctorInoX SWISS army

To celebrate its 130th anniversary, Victorinox Swiss Army, has introduced INOX — a timepiece that is meant to last. INOX pays tribute to the history of the brand as the name honours an early 20th century invention — stainless steel. To demonstrate its exceptional resistance, the brand has put the timepiece through 130 intensive tests, in addition to standard testing. The results showed that INOX can withstand a 10-meter drop onto a concrete surface, have a 64-ton tank drive over it, and resist two hours in a washing machine as well as a sandstorm. INOX has also been subjected to attack by corrosive products such as gasoline, solvents, oils, cleaning products and insecticides. Where Watches of Switzerland, 231, Link Corner Building, Linking Road, Bandra (w) Price `40,000

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HealtHy, but

disappointing yamini Walia visited barrio café in Versova and tells you if it’s worth your time

Where Level 1, Fun Republic, Off Link Road, Andheri (w) alcohol served Yes (pint of beer: `165 onwards) Meal for two `1,500 contact www.theirishhouse.in

>> (Clockwise from left) The Irish House has a massive, well-designed bar and their drinks are excellent. They also have a great range of mini-burgers that we couldn’t try, but they sound promising

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eing health conscious, I was quite excited about trying health food café, Barrio, located in the Inch by Inch Body temple. As soon as I entered the café, I was impressed by the outdoor seating, which can easily accommodate around 30 to 40 people. The bright lights that hang overhead add a vibrant touch to the café’s atmosphere. We began our meal with their healthy, Fruit Parfaits. My dining companion and I tried the Chocolate Parfait (`235), which was a little sour and extremely disappointing, so much so that I couldn’t even finish it! To overcome the sour aftertaste, I ordered their cold coffee (`155), which, thankfully, was made just the way I like my coffee — strong with very little milk and no sugar. We then opted to try their salads — Shredded Beef (`375) and Salmon Salad (`235). The shredded beef salad was delicious and rich in flavour. Probably the best dish of the night, as the beef melted in the mouth. The salmon salad however, was quite average and a little too salty. >> While Barrio has healthy variants of indulgent dishes such as burgers and tarts, the lack of flavours is a disappointment

hang ov er popular pub, the irish House, recently opened an outlet in andheri. dev goswami visits the pub and discovers that it’s a fun place, with delectable food and interesting cocktails. Find out more

or the most part, The Irish House looks like a regular bar — a hip restaurant with dark décor and a long bar that is the centre of attention, with its drool-worthy display of international spirits. The Irish House’s outlet in Andheri wins over other restobars and pubs because of its excellent use of space — even if each table has 2-3 people standing around it, there will still be ample space to move around comfortably, without bumping into other diners. But, that doesn’t mean that there isn’t enough space to sit; the bar alone can easily accommodate 1012 people. So, The Irish House has the luxury of space and an attractive bar, but do the drinks do it justice? Yes! Our first few sips of the Irish Trash Can (`410) and the Jameson Sperm (no, that’s not a typo; `480) were enough to assure us that we were headed towards a great night. The former is an innovatively presented cocktail, with a crumpled Red Bull can dipped in the glass. It contains four white spirits, but that was not the only reason it was a big hit with me. The bartender had managed to cut out the sweet Red Bull flavour, which, for me, has spoiled several promising cocktails. The Jameson Sperm — which they tell us is an awardwinning concoction — includes Jameson whiskey, mixed with orange and grape juice. The drink is made for whiskey lovers and while it did taste good, the proportion of both juices could be reduced a bit, to truly highlight the flavour of the Irish whiskey. We were privy to a well-crafted tasting menu, that consisted of a variety of appetisers and cocktails. We began with the Armagh Mushroom Bites (`345), which were juicy and deliciously creamy, and continued with

the Chicken Popcorn (`275), which was good, but I’d recommend that you opt for other starters, which tasted much better. The Grande Nachos (`350), though excellent, would have been a much better dish without the guacamole and sour dip — but that could be more of a personal preference. I didn’t like the Chicken Tenders (`350), a favourite of The Irish Lions rugby team, because they were too heavy. But, while all the starters tasted pretty good, the Vegetable Puffs (`350), Wasabi Japonica (`375) and Prawns on a High (`450) made our night. The puffs were filled with piping hot, deliciously cheesy vegetables, while the Wasabi Japonica was made with shrimp that was coated in a yummy, wasabi mayo. The prawns were also a hit with us — glazed with an excellent, spicy sauce — juicy and flavourful on the whole. Before we bid the restaurant and bar adieu, we tried their promotional drink for the FIFA World Cup, The Irish Hangover (`2,000; serves four) — it contains three types of rum and vodka, five types of whiskey (including Jameson), gin, tequila and Absinthe. Does it really matter what we thought about it? It’s a good drink, and surprisingly, isn’t a horrible mismatch of flavours. At the same time, it is definitely a drink to get drunk on, and we hope that they come up with something similar and give it a permanent spot on their menu. The Irish House is a fantastic addition to the suburbs and adds to the ever-growing night-life. It justifies all the brouhaha surrounding the brand and their excellent music deserves a special mention. Don’t miss out on visiting this excellent pub!

Next, we tried their pizzas, which are made with organic flour. We opted for the Italian (`475) and Classic (`325) pizzas. The Italian pizza, which contained sausage, grilled chicken and scarmorza, was delicious. If you are a vegetarian, the classic pizza is a must-try, because it is topped with sundried tomatoes, basil and mozzarella cheese. Since both of us were big fans of Mac ‘n’ Cheese, we decided to try their Baked Mac ‘n’ Cheese (`365). Like all their other items, except the salad, this dish, topped with broccoli, zucchini and mushrooms, was average and offered nothing new. All in all, I was extremely disappointed with my visit. Apart from the beef salad and the seating area, there was nothing impressive about the café. However, the place has huge potential and can prosper, if they work a little harder on the flavours of their food and cut the Chocolate Parfait out of the menu! Where Inch by Inch Body Temple, J.P Road, Versova, Andheri (w) alcohol served No Meal for two `1,000 contact 33488353

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here’s nothing more soothing than a quick, monsoon getaway. A three to five-day trip is the perfect way to get away from the chaos and murky waters that flood the city, without having to plan a full-fledged vacation. Waterfalls are like God’s gift to mankind and there’s no better time than now to experience their breathtaking beauty. With its prolonged monsoon season, India is home to some of the most stunning waterfalls in the world. Take a look at which ones you should be planning a trip to over the next few months.

>> Chitrakot waterfall is only 29 metres high but it is almost 200 metres wide in the monsoon

>> Dudhsagar waterfall is situated in Goa and is absolutely breathtaking

DuDhsagar If you remember Chennai Express, then you will know what we’re talking about when we say that the Dudhsagar waterfall is spectacular. It was featured in one of the most integral scenes of the film, and is located in the land of sun and sand — Goa, 60km away from Panjim. The name of the waterfall, which literally means the sea of milk, comes from the effect created at the end of the fall, where water transforms from blue to a frothy, milky white. The fall is the fifth highest in India and splits into four tiers during monsoon, creating a stunning visual.

Jog The Jog waterfall is located in Sagara, Karnataka and is a major tourist attraction in the region. The second highest waterfall in Asia, it is also known as the Gersoppa fall and Jogada Gundi. Jog offers a spectacular view during monsoon, when approximately 34 lakh tonnes of water gushes down a cliff. If you enjoy trekking, you can trek down the hill to get to the bottom of the fall. However, the trek can be tiring, so carry sufficient water to keep yourself hydrated.

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Getaway Tired of trekking but still want a scenic, weekend getaway during monsoon? Yamini Walia suggests you visit some of the stunning waterfalls dotting our country

Chitrakot

athirapally

Chitrakot waterfall is located in Jagdalpur in Chattisgarh and is only 29 metres high. But, during monsoon, the water level rises and flows from the whole rock bed (behind the waterfalls), which measures close to 200 metres, offering a breathtaking view. The waterfall is among the most visited tourist spots in the region.

Athirapally waterfall is located in the Thrissur district of God’s own country — Kerala. These falls are so beautiful that they are called the Niagara Falls of India. These falls are 80 metres high and are a part of the Chalakudy river. As soon as you reach the bottom of the waterfall, you can hear the gushing sound of the water and see fisherman catching fish. For the adventurous, there are also plenty of trekking options for you to explore, around the hilly area. However, we suggest that you refrain from swimming in the water, as it can prove to be quite dangerous.

kune

>> Jog waterfall is the second highest waterfall in Asia

Kune waterfall is located in Lonavala. While the hill station has a lot to offer, nothing is more spectacular than the this waterfall. The waterfall is 200 metres high and splits into three tiers during monsoons. The location of the waterfall makes for an ideal tourist spot, so make sure that you carry some snacks to munch on while you enjoy its serene beauty. The local council has set up a park overlooking the waterfall, where you can enjoy a relaxing afternoon. However, the trek to the waterfall is not well traversed, so be prepared for muddy water.

abbey Abbey waterfall is also situated in Karnataka, but in a small town called Madikeri. The waterfall, located only 6km away from the Madikeri river, is surrounded by private coffee plantations. You will have to trek a little to reach the waterfalls, which appear quite suddenly,

>> The trek leading to Abbey waterfall is quite picturesque with the water cascading over rocks into calm pools. You can experience the falls up-close, on a hanging bridge that is built across the gorge. With the calm surroundings and stunning views, this is a waterfall that you shouldn’t miss out on!

umbrella The Umbrella waterfall is located in Bhandardara, another popular tourist spot in Maharashtra. Bhandardara is rich in flora and fauna and is surrounded by hills, lakes, valleys and forts. However, the Umbrella waterfalls are the biggest tourist attraction in the area. The fall is only 45 feet high, but the volume of water flowing through the wide waterfall is expansive. There are jetties present for people to cross the river at the fall’s end, which is something that you should try. Since, the force of the water may be dangerous, entering the restricted areas in the absence of security personnel is not recommended.

bhimlat You might be surprised to find that in the land of camels and sand dunes, there actually is a stunning waterfall! Bhimlat fall is situated near Bundi village in Rajasthan. Legend states that this fall was created by Bhim, the strongest brother of the Pandavas, for his mother Kunti. Although the fall is just 60 feet high, the cascading waters generate a pleasing, musical sound. The water from the falls go on to form a pool that is easily accessible by a flight of steps.

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By giving affordable housing a priority sector lending status, the regulator has finally ceded to a long-standing demand of developers. We, at Tata Housing Development Company, welcome this (RBI) move, which eases norms for banks to raise long term funds for financing affordable housing projects. The criteria defining affordable housing aptly covers a cross-section of low-income and middle-income households, and reflects the intent of the government to deliver upon its commitment of ‘housing for all by 2022’. Availability of cheaper credit will fuel demand and will help developers like us to mobilize cheaper finance for development of affordable housing projects.

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NSE India: CNX Nifty — Daily Market Report for: Friday (July 18, 2014) (Based on the activity of the previous trading day) by Dominic Rebello

REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY: The Nifty rose marginally on Thursday (July 17, 2014) a net 16.05 points (0.21%) and closed at the 7640 point level. The market opened flat at the 7612 points level. It then declined into the red and registered the day’s low at the 7612 points level at 9.26 a.m. The index then rose and turned into a range bound movement until 1.10 p.m. It then rose sharply and registered the day’s high at the 7655 points level at 1.31 p.m. and then turned into a range bound movement until closing at the day. The Nifty witnessed a volatile session and moved in a range of 43 points. Sentiment was bullish and amongst the 50 Nifty stocks 31 were gainers and 19 were losers. Substantial buying was witnessed in metal, power and consumer durables stocks.

Overall Market Strength/Weakness: The indicators and oscillators discussed here are indicating a strong market but with a neutral bias. 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.

Resistance Levels: The immediate main resistance is at the 7896 points level. The next resistance is at the 7954 points level.

Pivot Point Analysis: For intra-day traders the support and resistance levels are calculated according to the pivot point theory and are:

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: Volume: Volume (Qty shares) decreased 7.21%. This change Pivot point = 7636 (This is the level where the trend is likely is small and indicates a moderate participation to change during intra-day). by investors. Support (1) = 7617. Support (2) = 7593. Market Breadth: Resistance (1) = 7660. Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was positive. Amongst Resistance (2) = 7679. all the traded stocks, 1049 were gainers, 509 were losers and 43 remained unchanged. Slow Stochastic Indicator: The Slow Stochastic Oscillator has risen in the neutral zone. The Slow K line in the Stochastic Oscillator is above the slow D line (positive if it continues). RSI Indicator: The RSI is above the 40 level and is now rising (positive if it continues). MACD Indicator: The MACD is below zero and is rising (positive if it continues). It is below its 9-day Average (negative).

OUTLOOK FOR TODAY On Japanese candlestick patterns the index had formed a third consecutive but small white body candle This is positive. Further, the index is above its 5, 15, 25 and 200 days moving averages. Moreover, the velocity parameters too indicate strength. All these indicate a positive bias. Investors are advised to hold long positions.

Work with strict stop losses on all positions

ADX Indicator & DI Lines: The +DI line is above the –DI line and both lines are diverging (positive if it continues). The ADX is flat while the Market Index is rising. No signal here. MOVING AVERAGES (TREND INDICATORS):

The index: Is above its 5-day average (at 7541) Positive. Is above its 15-day average (at 7614) Positive. Is above its 25-day average (at 7576) Positive. Is above its 200-day average (at 6582) Positive. Disclaimer: Investment recommendations made in ‘ADC’ are for information purposes only and derived from sources that are deemed to be reliable but their accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed. ‘ADC’ or the analyst/writer does not accept any liability for the use of this column for the buying or selling of securities. Readers of this newspaper who buy or sell securities based on the information in this newspaper are solely responsible for their actions. ‘ADC’ and/or its affiliates and/or employees and/or the author, his company or his acquaintances may have interests/ positions, financial or otherwise in the securities mentioned in this newspaper.

Although the inflation numbers have showed some improvement in the month of June, but the deficient monsoon may "cast a cloud" on the price front going forward, says a Dun & Bradstreet report. According to D&B, the WPI inflation and CPI inflation is likely to remain in the range of 5.2 %-5.4 % and 7.4 %-7.6 %, respectively for this month. The Monsoon rains are very crucial for the agriculture-driven Indian economy, as nearly 60 % of agricultural area is still rain-fed and rains have implications for both inflation and growth. "Even as the overall price situation showed some improvement, deficient monsoon may cast a cloud on WPI inflation outlook," Dun & Bradstreet India Senior Economist Arun Singh said.

SBI To Offer Cheaper Agri Info For Customers

Account holders of State Bank of India will soon be able to get mobile-based, personalised information on the farm sector developments at a nominal cost, the country's largest lender said yesterday. The information, to be delivered in SMS form in nine languages, will include updates on weather, input prices, crop diseases, government schemes/initiatives and market prices of produce, it said in a release. "As per the new understanding, the service would be made even more affordable to SBI’s agri customers," it said. "This service would be particularly very useful in this year considering the erratic monsoon and fluctuation in prices of agricultural commodities," it said. SBI has signed up a memorandum of understanding with RML Information Services, provider of Reuters Market Light, under which its customers can avail such updates against a nominal subscription fees, it said.

Sankar Chakraborti Takes Over As CEO Of Smera Ratings

Smera Ratings Ltd, a joint venture between SIDBI, Dun & Bradstreet and leading public and private sector banks has announced the appointment of Sankar Chakraborti, as CEO of the company. Chakraborti succeeds Parag Patki who stepped down as CEO effective July 14, 2014. S.G. Gulati, Chairman of SMERA Ratings Ltd. said “This transition is part of a planned progression process. Sankar is an accomplished professional with a great mix of leadership, operational experience and passion for innovation.” he added.

Panel Set Up To Reduce Tax Litigations

With Rs 4 lakh crore locked up in litigations, the Finance Ministry yesterday set up a committee consisting of officials from Central Board of Direct Taxes to suggest ways to reduce mounting disputes at various tax appellate forums. The Committee will "examine the assessment orders, appellate orders and scrutiny report for the appeal to the ITAT related to orders...And give its recommendations for different income groups, separately for corporate and non- corporate assesses", CBDT said. The six member panel of IRS officers headed by a Chief Commissioner of Income Tax has also been asked to study the efficacy of existing system of filing appeals to the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal by the I-T Department and suggest steps to reduce litigation before the ITAT.

Sebi Bars Gammon Infra’s Ex-CMD From Markets

Market regulator Sebi has barred Gammon Infrastructure Projects' former CMD Abhijit Rajan from securities market after prima-facie finding him to have violated insider trading regulations in the company shares. This would be one of the few cases where CMD of a company has come under the scanner in a insider trading case. The prohibitory orders would continue till further orders, as Sebi is still continuing its investigations into the matter involving trading in Gammon Infra shares on the basis of access to 'unpublished price sensitive information' during August-September 2013 period.

BROKERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS Nomura calls a ‘Buy’ on Larsen & Toubro CMP: Rs. 1668 Target Rs. 1955

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Abenomics And Modinomics Means Residential Real Estate Greater Opportunities, Says Nomura To Witness Recovery The Japanese brokerage firm believes India is at an inflection point and sees a growing NEWS FLASH

Bajaj Auto Q1 Net up marginally at Rs 740 crore Jet Airways extends agreement with GE Aviation for 5 years Crompton Greaves shares rally over 13% on plans to demerge businesses RBI to issue new Rs 20 denomination notes Glenmark to set up first manufacturing facility in US FCI invites bids for short-term loan of Rs 20,000 crore.

The real estate sector witnessed low consumer confidence during 2013 up to June 2014, but that is set to change, believes Care Ratings

symbiotic relationship between India and Japan By A Business Reporter

rawing comparisons between 'Abenomics and Modinomics', Japanese financial major Nomura has said that Japan can play an important role in developing India's infrastructure and manufacturing sectors. 'Abenomics' is widely used for economic policies and reform measures initiated by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, while 'Modinomics' refers to that of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who had recently said that partnership with Japan was of high priority for his government. Modi was expected to visit Japan earlier this month, but the trip got postponed and may now take place later this year. "We see a growing symbiotic relationship between India and Japan as both countries share large comparative advantages and are embarking upon significant

market-opening reforms under Abenomics and Modinomics," Nomura said in a research note yesterday. According to the Japanese brokerage firm, India is at an inflection point. Under Modi's new reformminded government, the mediumterm outlook looks much improved. "A renewed sense of optimism abounds and the opportunities India presents to foreign investors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and Japanese investors in particular â&#x20AC;&#x201C; seem more attainable than ever," Nomura said. The landslide May election victory for Modi, combined with Governor Raghuram Rajan at the helm of the RBI, is a potential game changer for India, it added. Both countries offer each other large comparative advantages. While, Japan can play an important role in developing India's infrastructure, India offers low costs, burgeoning markets and soon, the world's largest population, the report said. The Nomura report said under

the Modi Administration, the issues like infrastructure constraints, uncertainty of laws, archaic labour laws, myriad and complex legal procedures that are faced by Japanese investors would gradually be addressed. About 1,000 Japanese firms operate in India including brands like Honda and Suzuki in automobiles; Sony and Panasonic in electronic goods; Cannon, Ricoh and Nikon in optical instruments and Hitachi and Mitsubishi in capital goods. India-Japan bilateral trade has increased steadily over the last decade, at a compound annual growth rate of around 15 % during the period 2004-2014. However, despite this rise, the scope for greater bilateral ties remains immense as India-Japan trade accounts for a minuscule 2 % of India's total trade and around 1 % of Japan's total trade, Nomura added.

RBI Issues Draft Guidelines For Payments And Small Banks By A Business Reporter

he Reserve Bank of India has released the Draft Guidelines for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Licensing of Payments Banksâ&#x20AC;? and Draft Guidelines for â&#x20AC;&#x153;Licensing of Small Banksâ&#x20AC;? and has sought views and comments before August 28, 2014. According to a press release issued by RBI, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Final guidelines will be issued and the process of inviting applications for setting up of Payments Banks and Small Banks will be initiated after receiving feedback, comments and suggestions on the draft guidelinesâ&#x20AC;?. Both, payments banks and small banks are â&#x20AC;&#x153;nicheâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;differentiatedâ&#x20AC;?

banks. While small banks will provide a whole suite of basic banking products, such as, deposits and supply of credit, but in a limited area of operation, payments banks will provide a limited range of products, such as, acceptance of demand deposits and remittances of funds, but will have a widespread network of access points particularly to remote areas, either through their own branch network or through Business Correspondents (BCs) or through networks provided by others. They will add value by adapting technological solutions to lower costs. The entities eligible to set up a Payments Bank include existing

NRIs Call For â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Vibrant India Bondsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; By A Business Reporter

he US India Political Action Committee (USINPAC), a leading voice of the Indian American community has urged the Modi Government to issue infrastructure bonds for the NRI community. Suggesting that these bonds be named as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Vibrant India Bondsâ&#x20AC;? in order to leverage the brand awareness of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Vibrant Indiaâ&#x20AC;?, USINPAC emphasizes that these bonds will help India to tap the goodwill of the Global Indian Diasporas. Says Sanjay Puri, Chairman, USINPAC, said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is estimated that India will need about $1.5 trillion over the next five years to finance its infrastructure needs. Since infrastructure projects are generally structured in a debt equity ratio of 70:30, it implies that India would need over 1 trillion of debt funding over the next five years. This is the right time to tap the intangible goodwill of the Indian Diasporas to-

wards a rejuvenated India by issuing these Bonds specially targeted at the Diasporas. The Indian origin communities in the United States and other countries around the world are enthused with the election of Modi government in India, and are looking for tangible ways in which to contribute to India. Vibrant India Bonds will give a clear mechanism to the Diasporas to express their support for the new path on which India has now embarked.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have had extensive discussions on Wall Street with some of the top financial institutions, and also with leading members of the Indian Diasporas in several countries on the market viability of Vibrant India Bonds. We have had an overwhelmingly initial positive response and stand ready to spread this initiative among the community in the United States and other countries where the Diasporas have significant presenceâ&#x20AC;?, Puri further added.

non-bank Pre-paid Instrument Issuers (PPIs), Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs), corporate BCs, mobile telephone companies, super-market chains, companies, real sector cooperatives, and public sector entities. The entities eligible to set up a small bank include resident individuals with ten years of experience in banking and finance, companies and societies, NBFCs, Micro Finance Institutions and Local Area Banks. The minimum paid up capital requirement of both payments banks and small banks is kept at Rs. 100 crore, of which the promotersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; initial minimum contribution will be at least 40 %, to be locked in for a period of five years.

By A Business Reporter

he year 2013 (Calendar Year; CY) was not good for the Indian real estate sector on account of weak macro economic conditions and lower confidence levels in the country. Rising inflation combined with high borrowing rates as well as slow growth in income and job levels impacted the consumer spending. Continuance of these issues in H1CY14 and the uncertainties related to general elections resulted in low consumer confidence. Banksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; reluctance to lend to the sluggish real estate sector and drying up of other sources of finance such as FDI and PE investments resulted in increase in cost of debt for the developers. On one hand, there was a steep hike in EMIs that the buyers had to bear and on the other hand there was an increase in costs of construction and debt for the developers. On account of the subdued sentiment in CY2013 and the cautious sentiment in H1CY14, housing absorption showed negative growth and this resulted in high inventory levels. Inventory levels have remained high in most of the key cities, with Mumbai market having one of the highest inventory levels. Burdened with the high inventory, developers offered various discounts and incentive schemes to increase the sales and there was a correction in prices in most of the cities. Commercial real estate was also affected during this period. The vacancy rates have increased and the rental prices have remained stable /reduced in most of the cities. However, that seems to be changing and Residential volumes are expected to pick up from

Q4CY14 with a nominal increase in prices. Says Care Ratings â&#x20AC;&#x153; With a stable Government at the centre, there is now more optimism in the country. As the new Government wants to focus on reviving growth, the interest rates are expected to decline in the near future. In the recent budget, the exemption limit on account of interest on loan in respect of self-occupied property has been increased to Rs.2 lakh from Rs.1.5 lakh. Based on these factors, sales of residential units are expected to pick up from the last quarter of CY2014. As per RBI data, the annual exposure of banks to home loans as a percentage of total non-food credit portfolio has remained almost stagnant in the range of 9.50% to 9.75% during FY12- FY14 period. Deeper penetration of existing banks as well as upcoming banks will increase the exposure to home loans. With rapid land and infrastructure development as well as improved standard of living in Tier II and Tier III cities, housing demand is likely to increase more in these cities. The Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s announcement to develop 100 smart cities will also provide new opportunities for the real estate sector. On the supply side, the inventory is likely to remain high, despite the expected pick-up in sales, as developers in various cities have lined up a good number of projects in pipeline. There is a huge housing shortage in mid-income and low-income group categories. As far as prices are concerned, the downside risk has reduced considerably in metro-cities and in case of Tier II and Tier III cities, prices are likely to increase in the range of 8% to 10%, with the expected recovery in volumes.

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REMEMBERING MEHMOOD,

THE KING OF COMEDY

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In commemoration of actor Mehmood’s 10th death anniversary on July 23, RAJESH V. GAUR and SUNEEL V. GAUR chronicle the life and times of the star.

he inimitable Mehmood was Bollywood’s best-known comedian, so much so that Mehmood made the comedian’s role an integral part of the storyline. Thanks to Mehmood, comedy was king in the 1960s and Mehmood was the uncrowned king of this genre. Mehmood did small roles in many films made by the production house Bombay Talkies, but his first real role in films was that of a gangster in Guru Dutt’s 'CID'. After that, Guru Dutt gave him a small part in 'Pyaasa'. While he was struggling in Bombay Talkies, he made friends with another upcoming actor Kundan Mallik. Their friendship lasted through thick and thin and they were friends forever. Kundan was a great help to him during his days of struggle. Luckily for Mehmood, he got his first noticeable break in 'Parvarish' (1958). Raj kapoor the lead actor gave him a real tough time since he was a newcomer. Years later, when Mehmood was at the peak of his career – he single-handedly spoofed the Kapoors in a triple role in the film 'Humjoli'. After 'Parvarish', Mehmood got meatier roles in films like 'Gumnam', 'Pyar Kiye Jaa' and 'Pyar Hi Pyar'. In 1961, he played the lead comedian in 'Sasural'. This was followed by hits like 'Love in Tokyo' and 'Ziddi', etc. Mehmood's fans just could not get enough of him. So high was the demand for him that producers started offering Mehmood full-length comedy films. Mehmood teamed up with come-

Arunoday frightens in ‘Pizza’! Arunoday Singh, who recently got laurels for his acts in ‘Main Tera Hero’ and ‘Jism 2’ is now awaiting his next release ‘Pizza' which should strengthen his position in the industry. We spoke to the political family scion about the film. By Sandeep Hattangadi

What is 'Pizza' all about? 'Pizza' is a 3D horror thriller which has been adapted from the Tamil blockbuster by the same name, but with an all new twist in the tale. Directed by debutant Akshay Akkineni, 'Pizza' is the story of Kunal, a pizza delivery boy, whose life is turned upside down when a delivery goes wrong and he arrives with the pizza at a couple's house. As supernatural powers come into play in that haunted house, Kunal's belief system is threatened. When he finally manages to escape, his wife Nikita goes missing. dian I S Johar, and the comic duo went on to make capers, which immortalised them in Bollywood, by incorporating their names in the film’s titles 'Johar Mehmood in Goa' followed by 'Johar Mehmood in Hong Kong'. By the early 70s, Mehmood was at the peak of his comic career. Mehmood’s super stardom caused a lot of insecurity and anxiety in Bollywood acting circles as he was a

scene stealer and overshadowed even the heroes. This was also his undoing as many big heroes did not work with him. In the 80s and 90s, he was eventually eclipsed by the new breed of comedians and retired from films. The supremely talented Mehmood will forever be remembered as the 'King of Comedy'. He taught film buffs how to laugh!

What is your character in the film? I play the house-owner to whose house the pizza is delivered and I begin to have supernatural experiences. How was it like working with the ensemble cast? Great fun. It was great to work with Akshay Oberoi and former beauty queens like Parvathy Omanakuttan and Dipannita Sharma.

How was the debutant director Akshay Akkinenni? He hails from a film family and has made some films down South. He is technically and creatively aware and has done a great job with the film. And the producer? Bejoy Nambiar himself is a director who has made acclaimed films like ‘Shaitaan’ and is a wonderful producer. What is next for you? I have Vikram Bhatt’s ‘Mr.X’ lined up and some films with Sudhir Mishra.

Does marriage feature anywhere in your life? It will, in the future. I am trouble and am woefully single even though, in Mumbai, I have this reputation of being a ladies' man. All the lovely girls I know are already in relationships, be it Nargis Fakhri, Ileana D'Cruz and so many others. Don't worry too much, Arunoday. You are sure to get hitched soon!

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Sonam, Yami light up the ramp

ollywood actresses Sonam Kapoor and Yami Gautam dazzled the ramp donning glittering pieces from Rio Tinto's Nazraana collection on day three of the ongoing India International Jewellery Week 2014 in Mumbai. Wearing a bejewelled white dress, Sonam, who is the brand ambassador of the event, opened the show displaying delicate earrings in a four leaf clover

design and rings. Ending the show was Yami, who looked stunning wearing an off-shlouder white ball gown, teamed with floral bracelet, necklace, ring and earrings with glittering diamonds. The seven collections from 'Nazraana' ranged from stylishly designed pieces to heavily crafted diamond jewels for the bride in genuine natural diamonds set in 14 and 18 karat gold.

ormer Miss India Parvathy Omanakuttan, who is starring in supernatural thriller 'Pizza', says the film will prove that she is more than a glamorous face. Parvathy (27) who won the beauty pageant in 2008, and since then acted in a couple of films in South, stars opposite actor Akshay Oberoi in the film, which also marks the directorial debut of Akshay Akkineni and is produced by Bejoy Nambiar and Siddharth Roy Kapur. “I want to do experimental cinema and was very conscious that I will be a part of films where I can showcase myself as an actor. I can confidently say that 'Pizza' will prove that I am just not a pretty face and can act also,” Parvathy told PTI. The actress, who had earlier done a Hindi film called 'United Six', feels an ideal launch would have been with a big banner and opposite a star, but she is happy with her role in 'Pizza'. “Everyone wants and dreams of getting launched by a big banner and opposite a big star. But the

which starred Vijay Sethupathi and Remya Nambeesan in lead roles. “Indian audiences now watch international cinema so they know a lot. They are smart and I feel they are ready for different films,” she said. Parvathy accepts it is difficult for her to make her mark in the Indian film industry today because her contemporaries have the backing of their previous films. “It is difficult but I also believe every actor has his/her own way of interpreting roles,” she said, adding, she finds Alia Bhatt natural and effortless. “Nothing looks forced when you see her act. Acting should be done the way she does it. She was her best in 'Highway',” Parvathy said. The actress confesses to be a huge fan of Ranbir Kapoor for his versatility. “He can do anything and he gets script of 'Pizza' is amazing. I have into the skin of the character. I really seen the original and I was com- admire him and the way he appletely bowled over by it,” she said. proaches his roles and the kind of 'Pizza' is a Hindi remake of the characters he does is inspiring,” she 2012 Tamil film with the same name, said.

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he latest star to invite a ‘ban’ from media photographers is Salman Khan, who, in his care-adamn way stated that if they have made a commitment to ban him, they should stick to it (using a line from his film Wanted – ek baar jo maine commitment kar di to main apne aap ki bhi nahin sunta.) A few weeks earlier, Shraddha Kapoor had invited the photographers’ ire, but because she is new, she apologised and made up. The sad fact, however, is that stars don’t care all that much about the print media anyway, since they have TV, internet and also mobiles to promote their films and put forth their views. There isn’t such unity in the

I have not hiked my remuneration after ‘Queen’: Kangana Ranaut EW DELHI: Kangana Ranaut may N be one of the most sought after stars in Bollywood post the success

a few interviews in the film press (the mainstream press did not routinely carry film trivia), and radio was all that was expected of them. When Anupam Kher’s altercation with a journalist had ended in stars banning the media, they didn’t work either, because many stars were friendly with journalists and found ways of defying the socalled ban. At that time, the relationship between the film industry and the media was that of cordial give and take. Now, the industry has an upper hand because of the fierce completion between publications, channels, websites, blogs, etc. Any event with a star in attendance quickly degenerates into a melee with a lot of pushing and shoving for quotes and bytes. When a film is about to release, journalists are lined up at a designated venue for quick Q&A sessions. Deepa Gahlot Smaller papers and TV chanmedia that they will agree to nels are simply handed out ban a star across all platforms. press kits with standard interAnd then, there are random In the past, when print was way; in those days, fans were views. people with cell cameras and all powerful, stars dared not not obsessed with stars’ priSo if photographers ban social media access. In short annoy the press. Even then, vate lives, what they wore, Salman, why would he be there is no getting away from the media ban on Amitabh what they ate, what they bothered? It’s not as if the fate photos and content about Bachchan had not been en- weighed and where they holi- of his film depends on them. stars. The big ones now dictate tirely successful. Those who dayed. Stars did not have to This is not a battle the media terms to the media, not the wanted to see his films, got the dance on reality shows and is going to win, so why even other way round. information through ads any- malls to promote their films— bother to fight?

of ‘Queen’ but the actress has denied reports that she is demanding more money now. The 27-year-old actress, who has only one release ‘Ungli’ this year, rather wants to slow down a bit by doing one film at a time. “There is nothing like that. I have not increased my fee after ‘Queen’. It’s just not about the price. I am not taking up projects like people expected me to do. They thought I will sign some 10 films after it. That’s not I am doing and people might be thinking that way,” she said. Kangana will next start shooting ‘Tanu Weds Manu 2’ with R. Madhavan in August. “I will start shooting in August. I am teaming up with Madhavan again and I am quite excited about it,” said Kangana, whose role of a no-nonsense girl was appreciated in the original film by Anand L. Rai. Kangana will begin shooting Reema Kagti’s project next year while ‘Divine Lovers’, India’s first French production starring her and Irrfan will go on floors by the year end. “I am doing one film at a time. I am not clashing my dates. In February next year, I am shooting Reema’s project and by the year end I will be shooting with Irrfan for ‘Divine Lovers’,” she added.

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Sridevi walks the IIJW ramp

Bipasha Basu wraps up first leg of ‘Alone’

ctress Bipasha Basu has wrapped up the first schedule of her upcoming horror movie ‘Alone’, which is the Hindi remake of the hit Thai horror film of the same name. Directed by Bhushan Patel, the film stars Bipasha and TV star Karan Singh Grover in the lead. “First schedule wrapped for #Alone! Had a super time! Thanks to my super nice director Bhushan and super cool costar Karan and the entire crew!,” Bipasha tweeted along with a picture. The 35-year-old actress has already starred in a string of horror films earlier including ‘Raaz’, ‘Darna Zaroori Hai’, and ‘Aatma’ in her more than a decade long career. Meanwhile, the first look of the Bipasha’s upcoming 3D venture ‘Creature’ has been out along with the trailer. The film is directed by Vikram Bhatt.

Actress Parineeti Chopra made a show stopping entry in a velvet corset and layered tulle lehenga, decked in strands of pearls with giant pendant, a kada with enormous emerald prongs, floral The 50-year-old actress ring and earrings for Birdhicwas the showstopper for hand Ghanshyamdas JewGolecha Jewels show show ti- ellers. tled ‘Brides’. Besides the regal diamond ‘raani haar’, Sridevi also sported a square gleaming pendant, matching earrings, bracelet and ring. The clothes were created by ace designer Vikram Phadnis which added to the drama of the show as lehenga-choli sets and sensational saris matched the beauty of the ornaments. ‘Heropanati’ star Kriti Sanon also took to the ramp to display Mahabir Danwar Jewellers collection. onning a gold lehenga and choli teamed with an elaborate ‘raani haar’, Bollywood actress Sridevi looked every bit royal as she walked the ramp at the ongoing India International Jewellery Week 2014.

Alia’s innocent looks are deceptive: Pooja W

hile the rest of the world is busy making fun of Alia Bhatt’s lack of general knowledge and IQ, her sibling Pooja Bhatt has a different story to tell. The actress turned filmmaker says that Alia’s innocent looks can easily deceive people. Recently when ‘Zakham’ was being telecast on television, Pooja received a message from an unknown number praising her and her film. At first, Pooja thought it must be a fan, but on further investigation she found out that it Alia who texted her from her maid’s number. Pooja finds her younger sister extremely naughty and mischievous and says her child-like innocence tricks people into believing she’s innocent. We will like to believe that too Pooja.

Pee Cee to be feted by DDD team on her b’day today P

riyanka Chopra who is turning 32 today, will be celebrating her birthday on the sets of ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’. Pee Cee who is currently shooting in Turkey has no plans other than shooting for ‘DDD’ on her birthday as well. Priyanka is not too keen on having a grand party on

her birthday, as she is away from her family and friends. However the cast and crew of DDD have planned a small party for the gorgeous actress. After working back-to-back on a bunch of films, we think our beloved Piggy Chops definitely deserves a break!

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 794

ENIGMA CODE 794 Each colour in our code represents a letter. When you have cracked the code you will be able to make up seven words. The clue to first word is given to help you get started.

ACROSS: 1 They're twisters but only on stage ! (14) 10 Cut off cover in vehicle insurance terminations (5) 11 Chiefly relied on - and that's a hard thing to change (5-4) 12 Arrives at open stretches on river (7) 13 What we aimed for way back, great strides have been made in (7) 14 Firm to return in a mask, perhaps ! (5) 16 Tributes for a Company Commander who initially with love deal differently ! (9) 19 One probably won't be better off out of it (6-3) 20 Yes, are endlessly inside for really long time ! (5) 22 Negative, strange power makes bridge contract (2,5) 25 I am a model, one who takes people in (7) 27 All-pervasive nature of the new cinema men (9) 28 Body in the baggage (5) 29 Take unauthorised leave from the wasteland to get a person's mail (6,4,4) DOWN: 2 Small group in charge, a disaster for Loch Gairy (9) 3 If they're false, there's no stopping them (5) 4 No two penny - ha'penny red, but might be a penny black ! (4,5) 5 Being trendy, acquired metal (5) 6 National universal gathering, as you might expect (9) 7 An excessive amount of paste, perhaps (5) 8 Unhappy liaison is extremely tedious, but not for them, perhaps (7) 9 NY heir requiring change for a sovereign, but which one? (5,1) 15 Shoot the fugitive - he's a smuggler (3-6) 17 100-foot creeper unwanted in garden (9) 18 Daughter with small coin bargains

The Clue: Notifications

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S ENIGMA CODE SINGER, ENGINE, SINNER, SERIES, ENSIGN, RESIGN, GINGER

MATH PYRAMID 794 about Russian book (4,5) 19 Liked the idea of pigeons, perhaps? (7) 21 Risk he has wrongly taken to get the bird (6)

23 To me, smartness comes initially from books ! (5) 24 Make sure it won't fall off the horse (5) 26 Rigged in either direction (3-2)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS: 9 Reach for the moon, 10 Spyhole, 12 Polemic, 13 Ill gotten, 14 Gonzo, 15 Forgers, 18 Take off, 21 Ruddy, 23 Apprehend, 25 Warpath, 26 Smartly, 29 Reconsideration. DOWN: 1 Arks, 2 Navy, 3 Theodore, 4 Go west, 5 Step on it, 6 Jet lag, 7 Commando, 8 Knock off, 11 Paleo, 15 Forswore, 16 Redbrick, 17 Smash hit, 19 Keep away, 20 Final, 22 Yearns, 24 Pusher, 27 Trip, 28 Yank.

QUICK CROSS 794

ACROSS: 1. Floor coverings 5. "E" of QED 6. Rooms in a casa 8. Assays 10. Kind of music 12. Ardour 13. Bumper boo-boo

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

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

DOWN: 1. Mine, in Nice 2. I smell _ __! (1,3) 3. Certain fairies 4. Secreted 7. Antique pillar 9. Actor Connery 11. Explosive, initials

HIDATO 794

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

MATHDOKU 794

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

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TIGER BUD BLAKE

TODAY’S FORECAST

JAGJIT UPPAL

WIZARD OF ID PARKER & HART

B.C. JOHNNY HART

BEAU PEEP THE ADVENTURES OF LEGIONNAIRE BEAU PEEP

FRED BASSET ALEX GRAHAM

PHANTOM LEE FALK

MODESTY BLAISE PETER O’DONNELL

COFFEEBREAK MOON TITHI NAKSHATRA RASHI LUCKY COLOUR LUCKY NUMBER

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Pisces 7th Ashadh Krishnapaksha Revati Meen (Pisces) D.Ch.Z. Lime Green 1

BIRTHDAY FORECAST: A chance to travel abroad for studies or work is strongly indicated. For some it may also mean a change of job that requires a change of location too. It is a period of growth, though initially you may a have doubts but you will see good results towards the end of the year. The single may meet the love of their life this year. BABIES BORN TODAY: Will have a good physique, attractive and tall. Girls can be called beautiful. Will be healthy and long-lived. Will be orthodox, where culture is concerned but can be outgoing, stubborn and ambitious. An interest in science historical research, and ancient cultures or poetry will lead to success. Will be happy and fortunate. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Your profits can be increased by certain radical changes. Begin from cutting down expenditure, and get rid of unproductive investments. Stand by what you believe in. let not others opinions cause undue stress. Results prove you right. Don’t be overly touchy. If in love, you will just have to work on the basis of trust. There is a tendency to be touchy needlessly. Try to make up for it.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): A comfortable financial position makes you reconnoiter new areas of investment. New projects started now will yield large profits. There is growth and expansion indicated from regular work and investments. Meetings will go off well for you today. Love life is exciting and those keen to settle down in matrimony will get a good marriage proposal and get engaged soon.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): Good news about work is likely. However, initial money may have to be put in before you can expect returns from your efforts. Travel for work is inevitable and will be well worth your efforts. Writing and correspondence will also take up a lot of your time. There could be some unexpected visitors from out of town. This could interfere with your plans for a leisurely evening doing what you like best or had plans for.

CANCER (June 21 - July 21): Money due to you that you had almost given up on is recovered, enabling you to repay your loans and manage other expenses. You will make rapid progress in your work sphere. Aim for higher profits and long range benefits, for you are poised for success. There will be distances between you and your beloved, real or imagined but they will be there. You will have to find away to be together.

LEO (July 22 - August 21): You are on the right track. There is some unusual news on the way and although it may come as a surprise, you will be pleased with results. Gains are likely from deals and assignments concluded earlier. You will also be required to finalize new projects and sign agreements. A holiday or travel with your beloved is also likely. Do not let past disappointment get in the way of good times.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): Catch up and make good earlier losses. You should guard against a complacent attitude and keep up the pace of work. An important assignment will need all your attention. Any problems that you encounter will be overcome easily. Sudden monetary gains are likely from where you least expected. You can look forward to an enjoyable evening with your beloved and friends to a club or favorite resort. On the whole it is a good day.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): Apply your mind to work leaving nothing to chance. Keeping a tab on what’s happening around you will work to your advantage. Success is assured to you in all that you do. There will be opportunities to travel for work and pleasure. Financially too the period is good. Including your mate on a travel plan for work could do wonders for your relationship. Try not to discuss family and related issues.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): You will receive a couple of interesting new proposals. It is the right time to expand business or to branch out into a new field. Things will work out in your favor. You will be buying a new means of conveyance or investing your money in a new house. This is the time to tell the one you love of your feelings rather than remaining just a silent admirer. The response will be good. A few stolen moments in love ads spark to the dullness of your day.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): You will be toying with new ideas to incorporate into your work. Go slow with new process and without disturbing your regular schedule. Do not push yourself too much if things do not go your way today. People who are normally quite efficient will also get on your nerves. Your being aloof or withdrawn will not solve personal problems. You need to be forthright and let the other person know what upsets you. AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): There are going to be changes in your work set-up. Do not think too much about it, Take the plunge and implement your new plans. Those in creative field or in communications will find today a very rewarding day. Gains through family estate are likely. You could be overly possessive towards your beloved that could get to be quite irritating. It seems you are victim of suspicion or insecurity.

CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): You can look forward to some financial gains. Temptations to invest your money are seen but avoid long term plans. This may block your funds. Besides your regular work, which is under control, you can look forward to an assignment that is exciting and something different. You are likely to travel in the company of your beloved. The single will meet a charming new person while traveling or commuting. PISCES (February 19 - March 20): You will succeed at work much against every odd. Proceed with caution as far as associates are concerned. It would not be a good idea to share your plans and aspirations with colleagues who may not be your sincere well wishers. Eventually everyone wants to get ahead in life. Love life is full of excitement, but you should guard against flirtations, which could cause problems in love relationship.

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QUICK CROSSWORD 5024 ACROSS: 1 Get warm as you lie (4) 4 Small, aggressive cock (6) 8 __ the lawn : cut the grass (3) 10 Mark, result of injury (4) 13 Hit sink of sorts in your car or airconditioner? (8) 14 Containing honey (7) 15 Kind - compassionate (6) 17 Sleeping pills (9) 21 Catch or apprehend (3) 22 In __ lights : not in very bright lights? (3) 23 Light two-wheeled horse-driven carriage (3) 26 Lacking continuity or regularity (9) 27 Martina's or Rod Laver's forte? (6) 28 Early Greek astronomer (7) 32 One who pretends to be someone else (8) 34 Big shiny car, in short (4) 35 Marry, take a bride (3) 36 Set that is a part of a larger set (6) 37 Another word for 'pool' or 'lake' (4)

DOWN: 1 Strike heavily (4) 2 Stately aquatic bird (4) 3 Carried or endured (4) 5 Ill-feeling; hatred (6) 6 Exclamation of contempt (3) 7 A public place to purchase or sell goods (6) 9 A bundle of notes, perhaps? (3) 11 Assembly of witches (5) 12 Drug-kicking program (5) 15 Cannabis (4) 16 It may be sung by a single person in an opera (4) 18 The ___ of civilization : the start or beginning of civilization? (4) 19 "Side" anagram for fateful days? (4) 20 Get-up-and-go (3)

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SUDOKU 2210 Sudoku is a number placing puzzle based on a 9x9 grid such several given numbers.To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every digit from 1 to 9 must appear in each of the nine vertical columns, in each of the nine horizontal rows and in each of the nine boxes.

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

Difficulty Level:

CRYPTOQUIP

Today’s clue: H equals G

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

23 Question very thoroughly and heatedly, should we say? (5) 24 Fairy-tale author brothers (5) 25 Code or body of moral principles (6) 26 ___ paper : very thin paper used in packing, etc.? (6)

28 Seat in a church (3) 29 Long and difficult trip (4) 30 Ireland, once (4) 31 It holds oxen together (4) 33 A bar or a place where alcoholic drinks are served (3)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Gothic, 7 Unseemly, 8 Http, 10 Crimes, 11 French, 14 Fag, 16 Arias, 17 As in, 19 Gurus, 21 Caped, 22 Toted, 23 Juba, 26 Elgar, 28 CES, 29 Akimbo, 30 Sejant, 31 Pouf, 32 Eventide, 33 Duenna. DOWN: 1 Garcia, 2 Hit man, 3 Cups, 4 Defraud, 5 Omani, 6 Myths, 8 Hifi, 9 Teg, 12 Ers, 13 Carib, 15 Duped, 18 Skulk, 19 Gat, 20 Red, 21 Corbett, 22 Tam, 23 Jejune, 24 Usaf, 25 Attila, 26 Easel, 27 Giver, 28 Ceo, 30 Sped.

IRREGULAR SUDOKU 2029 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

C S V J C H S X I G U

M C G

S C M I R G U

Q M H J W S Q Q K , I R G

W R S C W G P

C G E

I R J C H

Q J L G

I R G

W S C C M I ,

J C W U G S P G M X

I R G

I T U C J C H M Q F

M T I

I R J C H

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: An intellectual is a man who takes more words than necessary to tell more than he knows

Afternoon WORD MINE

HEATHCLIFF

I R J C H

How many words of four or more letters can you make from the letters shown in today’s puzzle? In making a word, each letter may be used once only. Each word must contain the letter at the top of the pyramid. There should be at least one nine letter word. Plurals, foreign words and proper names are not allowed. Today’s ratings: 24 average; 27 good; 30 outstanding. YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: derive, devise, dive, diver, diverse, divert, divest, drive, ever, restive, revise, revised, revue, rivet, serve, served, SERVITUDE, sever, sieve, strive, veer, verse, versed, vest, vested, vied, virtue, virus.

Yesterday’s

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Bhuvi-Rahane duo started by bringing up the 150-run mark quickly and then was helped by ONDON: A defiant Ajinkya Ra- some bad bowling from England in hane struck a commanding the third session. 103 to pull India out of trouble Rahane brought up his half-cenafter a mid-innings collapse on a tury off 101 balls, with 7 fours, and lively Lord's track, as the visitors then the 50-run partnership came ended the first day's play at 290 for up in the 75th over of the day. An nine in the second Test here. over later they brought up India's Picking up the pieces from 145 for 200, something that looked improbseven in the final session, Rahane, able in the post-lunch session. notching up his second Test ton in 7 England took the new ball and matches, stitched up a 90-run eight- broke the partnership in the 82nd wicket partnership with Bhuvnesh- over, with Kumar bowled by Broad war Kumar (36) to give the visitors (2-79) after his 84-ball stay, laced respect on a day dominated by the with 7 fours). England seamers. Mohammed Shami (14 not out) Rahane, who brought up his cen- and Ishant Sharma (12 not out) tury with a boundary off Stuart hung on in the final few overs to Broad (2/79), was authoritative in frustrate the England bowlers. his strokeplay as the number-five Brief Scores: India 1st innings: 290 for batsman hit 15 fours and a six in his seven in 90 overs (Ajinkya Rahane 103, 154-ball stay at the crease. Bhuvneshwar Kumar 36; James Anderson Pace spearhead James Anderson 4/54) vs England. (4/55) it was who led England the charge as the hosts made merry on INDIA BLOWING THINGS OUT a seaming track after skipper Alas- PROPORTION: VAUGHAN tair Cook won the toss and had no Insisting that the much talkedhesitations in bowling first. about altercation between Ravindra Putting the Ravindra Jadeja con- Jadeja and James Anderson was troversy aside, a determined Ander- nothing more than a "minor bustson became the highest up, former England captain wicket-taker in England, surpassing Michael Vaughan said the visiting fast-bowling legend Fred Trueman Indians were blowing things out of when he accounted for Shikhar proportion in an attempt to unsetDhawan (7) in the morning session. tle the home team. Anderson has has managed to get "It is all a bit pathetic and sad that 233 scalps of his overall 363 wickets India have reported James Anderon English soil with Trueman (229) son for something that sounds like and former skipper Ian Botham nothing more than a minor bust-up (226) behind him. – something that can happen in the Rahane was Anderson's final pressurised environment of Test scalp of the day after a quick-reflex cricket," Vaughan wrote in 'The return catch ended the batsman's Daily Telegraph'. exceptional innings on a green-top "The sad part for me is that they wicket. could not sort this out between the Post-tea, Rahane -- 26 not out -- teams before going to the Internahad continued his partnership with tional Cricket Council. India are Stuart Binny (9), but the duo could- such a powerful force in world n't carry on together for long. They cricket but the game needs them to had just 5 runs after the break when wield that power responsibly and he lost his partner to Anderson, make sure they do not just use that trapped LBW. It was then that India influence to their own advantage, as experienced their most productive naive as that may sound," said the batting stand of the day. former skipper.

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LORD RAHANE Rahane smacks ton at ‘Lords’ as he holds fort after the hosts were reeling at 7/145; Anderson scalps four

Ajinkya Rahane plays a shot off the bowling of England's Liam Plunkett during the first day of the second test match between England and India at Lord's cricket ground in London.

Anderson becomes Lewis to hear case against Anderson on July 22 highest wicket- L taker in England

LONDON: At the centre of controversy surrounding his alleged altercation with Ravindra Jadeja in Trent Bridge, fast bowler James Anderson replaced Fred Trueman as England's highest wicket-taker in the Old Blighty, where he has accounted for 230 scalps. Another Englishman, Trueman, had taken 229 wickets in this country, while former captain Ian Botham (226) was second in the list. Anderson went past Trueman when he had India opener Shikhar Dhawan caught in the third slip by Gary Ballance on the first day of the second Test at Lord's. The 30-year-old Anderson has taken 359 wickets overall in 95 Tests at an average of 30.50, with 11/71 being his best match haul. Anderson has been accused by the Indian team management of abusing and pushing Jadeja on the second day of the first Test at Trent Bridge.

ONDON: The ICC appointed Gordon Lewis AM as the Judicial Commissioner to hear the misconduct case against England paceman James Anderson and the preliminary hearing will be conducted on July 22, a day after the Lord's Test concludes here. Anderson is facing a charge under Level 3 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players, following allegations that he pushed and abused India's Ravindra Jadeja during the lunch break on the second day of the Nottingham Test.

"His Honour Gordon Lewis AM is Australia’s representative on the ICC Code of Conduct Commission and his appointment, as per Article 5.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, was finalised after the England cricket team responded to the Notice of Charge," ICC said in a statement. The preliminary hearing is expected to be attended by Anderson, his legal representatives and the ICC's Ethics and Regulatory Lawyer. The hearing will take place via tele-

phone conference call in which Lewis will address any preliminary issues that need to be resolved prior to setting the hearing date and will also explain the procedure that will be followed at the hearing. All Level 3 breaches carry a penalty of between four and eight Suspension Points. Two suspension points equates to a ban of one Test, or two ODIs, depending on which type of match is scheduled next for the suspended player.

Ganguly all set to be elected as CAB’s next joint secretary K

OLKATA: Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly's much-awaited entry into cricket administration will happen on July 27 when he will be elected Cricket Association of Bengal joint secretary in its 83rd Annual General Meeting (AGM). Ganguly will succeed Sujan Mukherjee whose four-year-term is getting over this month while the rest of the CAB panel will remain the same with 74-year-old veteran Jagmohan Dalmiya set to be re-elected President unopposed. Ganguly, who is doing commentary in the ongoing Pataudi Trophy in England, has already spoken to CAB

chief Jagmohan Dalmiya, CAB jointsecretary Subir Ganguly said. The last date of filing nomination is July 19 and Ganguly's nomination will be filed on behalf of his club Barisha Sporting, Subir added. Ganguly's elder brother Snehashish, however, denied having knowledge of this. "I've no idea about this," the senior Ganguly told PTI. With the third Test beginning on July 27, it is less likely that Ganguly would be seen during the AGM as he would be busy with his commentary commitments. Ganguly has also forayed into football by successfully bidding for In-

dian Super League Kolkata franchise along with city-based industrialists Harsh Neotia, Sanjiv Goenka and Utsav Parekh and La Liga champions Atletico Madrid. Seasoned cricket administrator Dalmiya, on the other hand, will continue to remain at the helm of the CAB. The CAB has 121 affiliated units. The CAB executive: President: Jagmohan Dalmiya; Vice-presidents: Alok Nandy, Sambhunath Poddar, Malay Basu, Subhas Kundu. Jointsecretaries: Sujan Mukherjee and Subir Ganguly. Treasurer: Biswarup Dey.

England's James Anderson celebrates the wicket of India's Virat Kohli during the first day of the second test match.

HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAMME OF HI SET TO GO LIVE NEXT MONTH

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By Saumojyoti S Choudhury

EW DELHI: The ambitious High Performance Programme of Hockey India (HI) is all set to go live from next month with the launch of its website, a one of a kind interactive platform for coaches and players of the country. The website will be launched in three-phased manner with the basic level launch scheduled for next month, intermediate level by October and the elite level by December end. The website will be on the lines of International Hockey Federation’s (FIH) Hockey Academy’s portal and will aim to deliver a simplified education framework for the development of coaches and players from grass roots to a high performance level. The website, a brainchild of Hockey India’s High Performance Director and Dutch legend Roelant Oltmans, will not be open to public and can only be accessed by different academies under Hockey India and its coaches and players. “It’s a part of our talent development programme. Through this programme we want to develop the skill patterns, technical patterns of young boys and girls in the country. The website will be an interactive platform which will have all necessary details about the game of hockey — tactical, technical, physical and mental aspects,” Oltmans told PTI in an exclusive chat.

“To make the programme more “It’s a part of our talent effective we are searching for a development programme. number of hockey academies in the country to allign with and follow Through this programme we our programme,” he said. want to develop the skill “There are different areas if you patterns, technical patterns talk about development and — one is development of athletes and the of young boys and girls in the other is development of coaches. country. The website will be Just like players, this website will an interactive platform which have better coach development programme as well,” the Dutchman will have all necessary added. details about the game of The contents of the website, dehockey” veloped by a professional firm, will be out of bounds for general public. “It is almost ready. We are now ROLAND OLTMANS just depending on the technicians to ensure us that it is tactically perfect and everything is secured prop“Access will be limited to acadeerly,” Oltmans said. mies who is under this programme

and follow our principles,” he said. Oltmans said in a bid to strengthen the grassroot levels of Indian hockey, once the powerhouse of the game with eight Olympic gold medals to its credit, HI was in the process of appointing High Performance Managers for different zones of the country who will follow the programme. “Just like Vasudevan Baskaran (High Performance Manager of South Zone) we will appoint High Performance Managers in different regions of the country who will follow this programme,” he said. Olympic gold medallist and former coach of the senior men’s team Baskaran, took charge as South Zone High Performance Manager earlier this month with an aim to find fresh talent across the country. He will be implementing HI’s development programme for men and women at the grassroots level, including school, college and district level hockey. According to sources in HI, two more High Performance Managers — for Central and North zones — have been finalised and will be appointed this month. Oltmans said the International Hockey Federation (FIH)’s has extended full support to the programme. “We are working in co-operation with FIH on coaches progarmme, but we are working ourselves on the academy programme. But the FIH has assured us all help,” he said

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Topless and tips Gary Ballance at a pub.

Gary loses balance, warned by coach Peter Moores

ONDON:English batsman Gary Ballance has been handed a stern warning by team’s coach Peter Moores over the lefthander’s conduct in a drunken state at a Nottingham pub after the end of the first Test match. Pictures of Ballance in a topless state with a beer can in hand was splashed all over the British newspapers but ECB has decided that a warning is enough for the talented batsman, who scored a gritty half-century in the first Test against India at Trent Bridge. According to the ‘Daily Telegraph’, “The England and Wales Cricket Board said Ballance had been reminded of his responsibilities by Moores in the build-up to the second Test against India at Lord’s, after he was pictured dancing in the nightclub and was then, according to an eyewitness, carried out drunk.” The ECB had stated Ballance would not face formal disciplinary action and would retain his place in the Test team at Lord’s.

Young team is ready to deliver best result in CWG: Hawgood

Kroos joins Real Madrid M

ADRID: Toni Kroos will be unveiled as Real Madrid’s latest high profile signing today after the European champions agreed a six-year deal to sign the Germany World Cup winner from Bayern Munich. The 24-year-old playmaker moves to the European champions on the back of an outstanding World Cup. He scored two goals in as many minutes in the 7-1 semi-final rout of Brazil, en route to overcoming Argentina 1-0 in Sunday’s final. Kroos is due to be unveiled by his new employers at a press conference later today. Real hailed their latest catch as “one of the most important players of the moment”.

GLASGOW: With a well balanced unit at his disposal, Indian women hockey team’s chief coach Neil Hawgood is confident that his young team will deliver their best result at the upcoming Commonwealth Games here. The Indian eves could not have asked for a better preparation ahead of the Glasgow Games as they routed Malaysia 6-0 in an away Test series recently to gain confidence. “While the team is young but the kind of play they showed in the recent Malaysian Tour gives me reasons to be proud of them and confidence that we will deliver our best

performance here,” Hawgood said ahead of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games to be held from July 23 to August 3. “The girls are focused on their

first match against Canada and we are working on the right team combination keeping the opponents in mind,” he said. “The practice sessions are helping us to get acclimatised to the weather conditions. The focus today was passes and penalty corner conversions and it was a positive session as the girls looked all glued to their goal ahead,” the Australian added. Captain of Indian women’s hockey team, Ritu Rani too expressed satisfaction with their preparations for the upcoming quadrennial event.

“The training sessions are picking up pace day by day as the tournament is approaching. The players are giving their best during practice sessions. We are currently working on our penalty corner strategy and are confident of a winning start to the tournament,” Ritu said. “The recent success story of the Malaysian Tour has helped in lifting our confidence and we are eager to deliver similar results in the upcoming matches.” The Indian eves are placed in Group A along side Canada, New Zealand, Trinidad and Tobago and South Africa.

Dutch is the way for Delhi Dynamos, ties up with Feyenoord FC

Romario demands Brazil clearout after Cup debacle

EW DELHI: Indian Super League franchise Delhi Dynamos have gone the Dutch way as they today announced an alliance with renowned club Feyenoord FC, which would help in the “overall development” of the team besides providing players and technical staff in the muchawaited inaugural season. As part of the alliance with franchise owner DEN, Feyenoord will share its immense knowledge of the sport with the Delhi side. Announcing the launch of the team for the upcoming Indian Super League, Chairman and Managing Director of DEN Net-

works, Sameer Manchanda said, “Football is the world’s biggest sport and is now set to become India’s leading sport. We hope the Delhi Dynamos will inject pride and passion to all Delhiites and football fans of the region. “With Feyenoord Rotterdam, we look forward to building a team of world-class players who can inspire with their skills and represent our city’s hopes and aspirations. Our dream is to take India to the global football stage and ultimately to the FIFA World Cup. They will assist us in overall development of the club and its initiatives.”

IO DE JANEIRO: Brazilian footballing legend-turnedpolitician Romario yesterday stepped up criticism of Brazil’s Football Confederation (CBF), demanding a clear out at the top. During a World Cup which saw the five-time champions crushed in the semi-finals by eventual champion Germany, 1994 champion Romario said the game’s rulers were corrupt. Now a lawmaker, he repeated his distaste for then in a speech to fellow lawmakers. “Marco Polo del Nero is to lead the CBF for the next four years. Do you think this man is capable of

overseeing change? I am sure he isn’t,” said Romario. Del Nero will take over next year from Jose Maria Marin, but Romario thinks he is more of the same at the age of 73 — even if he is a decade younger than the incumbent. “This obscure and clandestine election needs to be annulled,” said Romario of last year’s naming of De Nero as the new man in charge. “Brazilian football doesn’t deserve to be run by a gang which already showed itself incompetent ... Which rakes in money and does with it as it sees fit but not for the good of our football.”

I BROKE THE SHACKLES: NIKHAT SPORTS

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UMBAI: Nikhat Zareen is one individual who is viewed with utmost pride by almost the entire city of Hyderabad. However, few years back, the 18-year-old Zareen faced a barrage criticism and discouragment, as she wished to pursue a profession, which many considered was not exactly in line with what her religion professed. But the courageous young lass, ever eager to shatter all stereotypes, desperately wanted to realise her dreams and aspirations and in the process defied all odds. Wanting to tread the path taken by her childhood idol and inspired by stories of the heavyweight legend Mohammed Ali, Nikhat is today a gold medallist at a Golden Glove boxing tournament in Serbia held recently. Speaking with pride, she tells ADC, that she is the only woman Muslim boxer in Nizamabad and Hyderabad. “No Muslim woman in the entire district of Hyderabad has taken up boxing as a profession, let alone me and my sisters. Forget boxing, a normal Muslim girl finds it difficult to go out of her house alone. There have been many who have told me as to how can a Muslim girl enter in to the boxing arena? There were issues in my family and I was told to quit this profession but

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achievement.”

[From L-R] Judoka Avtar Singh, pugilist Nikhat Zareern, judoka Garima Chaudhary, grappler Geeta Phogat and boxer Vikas Krishnan at the announcement of the JSW Sports Excellence Program by Parth Jindal, Economic Analyst, JSW Steel at a function in Mumbai on Thursday. JSW Steel is also building an academy in Bellary, Karnataka which is slated to complete in May, 2015. I found strength only due to my father’s unrelenting support and I give all the credit to him,” said Nikhat. Nikhat who participates in the 51-kg category said it was her father, Mohammad Jameel Ahmed, who pushed her in to the ring and from then on there was no looking back. She said a story from her coach Shamshuddin increased her determination to focus on her goals. “I had heard a story of Mohammed Ali who lost his cycle and then he decided to teach the ones who robbed his cycle that he isn’t one to be trifled with, getting back his cycle after exchanging more than a few blows in the process. Not just that, he

proved to the world that he was the best. My coach told me this story, else I wouldn’t’ have taken up this sport,” said Nikhat, a resident of Nizamabad. EAGERLY TAKING BLOWS IN THE BOYS CLASS Nikhat who is part of the JSW Sports Excellence Program which has 28 athletes in its fold said that since there were no girls to train with in Nizamabad, she had to compete with the boys. She said that she took so much beating in the ring, that it toughened up her game and approach immeasurably that she is now able to effectively beat her op-

ponents. “I participated in a tournament in the Golden Glove boxing tournament in Serbia where I competed in four bouts. I won all of them via knock-outs. But this wouldn’t have been possible if I hadn’t fought with the boys. I used to be beaten and knocked out but that is how I learned the sport. It made me tough. There is no girl in Hyderabad who has taken up this sport. And where I used to train, there were boys from my own community and we all used to train without much facilities. To come from a small district and compete at the international level isn’t a small

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GOT THE RESPECT I WISHED TO COMMAND She said it all changed when she started winning medals at the junior level. The attitude from within her family and also among her elders changed drastically. “When I started winning medals, people started admiring me especially due to the fact that I was a Muslim girl from Hyderabad. Now everyone hopes that I represent the country and get medals for my country.”

MY IDOL, MARY KOM She hasn’t met Mary Kom but idolises her a lot a for what she has done to the sport. Her case is identical to ‘Eklavya’ from the epic, Mahabharata wherein Eklavya learnt the skills of archery by merely observing his Guru ‘Drronacharya’. Nikhat, too states that she has learnt a lot from Mary Kom. “I haven’t met her, but when I become a senior and partcipate in the Senior Nationals I shall come face to face with her. I have never spoken to Mary Kom but when I reach the senior level, I shall meet her. She is my idol, I know for sure, that one day I will meet her. After Mary Kom won the medal in the Olympics, the state of boxing has improved and has received lot of recognition,” she signed off.

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WOODS DELIGHTS OPEN CROWDS WITH BIRDIE BLITZ H OYLAKE (UK): Tiger Woods rolled back the years with some of the scintillating golf that made him a 14-time major winner as he carded a three-under par 69 in today's opening round at the British Open. A marvellous run of five birdies in six holes down the stretch leaves him three shots off the clubhouse pace set by Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland. After the worst possible start on his return to the scene of his 2006 triumph at Hoylake, the 12th of his 14 majors, Woods electrified the crowd as they roared him home on a baking hot day at Royal Liverpool. "That was a rough start there, bogeying the first two but I stayed patient," Woods told BBC Sport. "I figured it was one of those days where someone would shoot seven under par today and I had to just get in there and use the par fives I had to play. "If you've been off a few months

Tiger Woods of the US looks at his putt on the second green during the first day of the British Open Golf championship at the Royal Liverpool golf club, Hoylake, England.

it can be tough, compound that with surgery and it's hard. I know what it's like to win here but the golf course is completely different to when I won in 2006, it's much lusher. The weather forecast will change things over the next few days though," added Woods. The hype and tension surrounding the American and how he would perform, in just his second tournament since he underwent back surgery in a bid to resurrect his career, was telling and the former world number one began with two nervous bogeys to open his round. But the global icon parred the third and then began to hit his stride with his first birdie of the day at the par five fifth to return to one over. As the crowds following the 38year-old around the flat par-72 layout grew, Woods began to rise to the occasion, sparked by a winding putt from the edge of the 11th green that saw him shake his fist in celebration.

Female Pak player who spoke out on harassment commits suicide K

ARACHI: A female Pakistani cricketer who committed suicide by drinking acid was under extreme stress after an administrator sued her for pursuing a sexual harassment case against him, her cousin said. Halima Rafique, a 17-year-old allrounder from the central city of Multan died in her home on Sunday in a case that has shocked both fans and women's rights activists, who have accused cricket authorities of covering up her damaging claims.

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UMBAI: Maharashtra’s Kaushal Dharmamer, the top seed, staved off a spirited challenge from Ribya Jokom of Arunachal Pradesh en route to a 21-19, 21-17 win in a boy’s under19 singles first round match of the 3rd Gautam Thakkar Memorial All India Junior Badminton Tournament 2014, hosted by the GTMBA (Gautam Thakkar Memorial Badminton Association) and Bombay Gymkhana and being played at the Bombay Gymkhana courts on Thursday. Second seed Talar Laa also from Arunachal Pradesh marched into the second round with a convincing 21-16, 21-14 victory against Kartikey Gulshan Kumar in another first round match. In the girl’s under-19 competition, the top two seed Reshma Karthik representing Air India and Maharashtra’s Reevati Devasthale, in contrasting fashion won their first round ties.

Rafique along with four other domestic cricketers -- Seema Javed, Hina Ghafoor, Kiran Irshad and Saba Ghafoor -- had jointly levelled the charges against Multan Cricket Club chairman Maulvi Sultan Alam and selector Mohammad Javed in a television show in June last year. The allegations rocked the cricketing establishment in the deeply conservative country where the women's game only recently gained prominence and male non-family members are barred from watching

matches at stadiums. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) formed a two-member inquiry committee which in October cleared the officials of any wrongdoing and banned all five women from playing for six months. Three of the women changed their statements before the committee, while Ghafoor and Rafique declined to appear, amid speculation that the women had been pressured to back down. Last week, Alam filed a defama-

tion case against the television channel officials as well as the cricketers seeking damages of 20 million rupees ($20,000). Halima's family said the lawsuit had pushed her over the edge. "It's tragic," Rashid Rafique, cousin and brother-in-law of Halima told AFP from Multan on phone. "She was very worried and we feel that the tension took her life." Punjab law minister Rana Mashood, also a minister for sports, has ordered an inquiry.

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India leap three places to 151, Germany top FIFA rankings

NEW DELHI: The Indian men's football team has gone up three places to be ranked 151th in the FIFA rankings, which is topped by recently-crowned world champions Germany. India, who were ranked 154th last month, have 144 points in their kitty. Germany returned to the top of FIFA's world rankings for the first time in around 20 years, riding on their superb show in the recently-concluded Football World Cup, where they clinched the title by defeating Argentina 1-0 at Rio de Janeiro's Maracana in the finals. Germany have moved up a position to be at the top of the chart. Lionel Messi's Argentina have gained three places to be at second spot, while the Netherlands jumped 12 rungs into third after their third-place finish at the World Cup. The James Rodriguez-inspired Colombia earned four places to reach the fourth position, while Belgium (+6) and Uruguay (+1) also earned places to climb up the ladder to be in fifth and sixth positions, respectively. Brazil's not-so-impressive show at the World Cup has pushed them to number seven, a drop of four spots, while Spain fell seven spots to eighth. Costa Rica's remarkable run in the World Cup was rewarded with a jump of 12 places to 16th. But England's first round exit resulted in them losing 10 places to be at 20th spot, their lowest ranking in 18 years.