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Aft er oo MAYOR: SWINE FLU IS A ‘HEART DISEASE’ By Khushboo Panjabi & Santia Dudi

ity's first citizen, Mayor Snehal Ambekar is once again in the news for all the wrong reasons. Yesterday, on the occasion of Shivaji Jayanti celebrations at Shivaji Park, she made an absurd comment of swine flu having linkages to heart ailments. "Swine flu is a heart disease hence, BMC will plant trees, develop gardens and parks to check swine flu.” Last year on November 11, when the people were striving to get rid off dengue and bracing themselves for a potential epidemic, Mayor Ambekar claimed that the media had exaggerated the intensity of the disease outbreak in the city. In November 11, 2014 she accused the media of over-exaggerating the intensity of the outbreak of dengue in the city and later clarified Continued on pg 2 «

MAYOR SNEHAL AMBEKAR SHOCKED MUMBAIKARS BY MAKING A BIZARRE STATEMENT, SHE ADDED THAT THE BMC WILL PLANT TREES, DEVELOP GARDENS AND PARKS TO CHECK Irresponsible statement, say doctor SWINE FLU Countering the alleged irresponsible statement made by the Mayor on swine flu, a medico from a civic hospital on conditions of anonymity said, “This is absolutely unscientific. The Mayor should read and do some research before making such a statement on such a sensitive issue. What can we (doctors) expect from the cash-rich BMC, if a Mayor makes such outbursts without any knowledge.”

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Guv asks VC to go Dr Naresh Chandra replaces Dr. Rajan Welukar, as officiating Vice-Chancellor until further orders By Yatin Ingle

fter the petitions, hearings and also the judgments on the eligibility of Dr Rajan Welukar, the Vice Chancellor (VC) of University of Mumbai (MU) prolonged for four years, the Governor has now demanded the resignation from Welukar with immediate effect. The issue began in August 2011, when a petition was filed by former Pro Vice-Chancellor of MU and former Vice-Chancellor of Rajasthan University A.D. Sawant, against Welukar. Sawant was a contender in the list of vice chancellors when Welukar was appointed as the VC of the University of Mumbai. A writ petition was filed in the Bombay HC by Sawant in September 2010. The plea asks for invalidation of Welukar’s appointment. Welukar was appointed as VC on July 6, 2011, after his selection was finalised by the search committee appointed by the governor, who is also the chancellor of the university.The search

“As per the directions of the Chancellor, I shall be taking up the charge as the acting Vice-Chancellor of the University till further directions or decisions by the Chancellor.” — Dr Naresh Chandra committee consists of nationally reputed educationists, researchers and scientists. The petition also alleged that the state and search committee have acted in an ‘arbitrary and capricious manner’ and ‘flouted the provisions of the Maharashtra Universities Act, 1994, University Grants Commission norms as well as guidelines laid down (by the state) for the appointment of the VC of Mumbai University’. When the case was filed, Sawant was the VC of Rajasthan University, who was then allegedly removed from the post in December 2010. The petition claimed that Welukar does not possess the basic, essential qualifications and the experience required for the post. It has asked for an order calling for the records pertaining to his appointment. Later in 2012, the Bombay High Court on Tuesday reserved the order sine die in a petition against Dr. Rajan Welukar, Vice-Chancellor of Mumbai University. Though the case has been going on in the courts since the last four years, the term of Welukar as the VC which is five years was to end in the month of March 2015 without the final decision over his post. Yesterday, the Governor of Maharashtra, Ch Vidyasagar Rao, who is also the Chancellor of Mumbai University took the decision in the wake of orders passed by the Bombay High Court from time to time while hearing the petitions challenging the essential eligibility qualification possessed by Welukar and considering the fact that the High Court has directed a search committee to reconsider the question of the eligibility of Welukar for the post of Vice Chancellor. The Chancellor has now asked the Pro Vice Chancellor of the University, Dr Naresh Chandra to act as the officiating Vice Chancellor of the University until further orders. The ADC spoke to Dr Naresh Chandra who has now been given the charge of acting VC of the MU. He said, “As per the directions of the Chancellor, I shall be taking up the charge as the acting Vice-Chancellor of the University till further directions or decisions by the Chancellor.”.

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MAYOR: SWINE FLU IS A ‘HEART DISEASE’ Continued from pg 1 «

Azad Shrivastav | ADC

Tankers supplying petrol, diesel, milk, water and other basic amenities to go off the roads by Sunday in Maharashtra as a protest against the policies of the government and the harassment faced by the tank drivers at various check points

that she had been 'misconstrued'. She had then said, "Dengue is an epidemic, but the media has blown it out of proportions. You (the media) are making it look like a very big problem, which is why I visited the Rajawadi hospital to see the dengue patients," Ambekar had said. However, the statement of the first time corporator from Parel, has rattled the major political parties along with civil society about her knowledge of the contagious swine flu and also her ability to deal with this situation at a critical juncture. Many of the leaders from the Opposition parties have lambasted her comments and urged the mayor to come up with measures to counter this issue. khushboo.panjabi@afternoondc.in santia.dudi@afternoondc.in

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he Maharashtra Tank Lorry operators and owners have threatened to go on strike from Sunday if their demands are not fulfilled by the government. The strike would include 30,000 tankers going off the road and they said they will extend the strike all over Maharashtra for an indefinite period till their demands are fulfilled. The consequences of the strike would result in complete stop of milk supply, petrol and Diesel supplied by the tankers to the city and Maharashtra in its entirety. The reason for the strike are the challenges which the tank drivers face which include the policy for calibration of tankers. There are 25 centres for calibration in Maharashtra and five of them are in the city. However, in order to stop private calibration centres, the government had limited calibration to refineries only and the frequency at

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the refineries is just 300 for three months. The association claims that more than 2000 tankers are lying idle because of non calibration. The procedure of vehicle registration is another aspect of concern of the association as it takes more than 15 days to get minimum registration and hence this creates a backlog. The association stated that the drivers face serious problems of harassment at check-posts where they are forcefully asked to pay extra money and if they do not bribe the officers then they are threatened to face consequences. The association also demanded that before the elections, toll free Maharashtra was suggested and said that it would be done. However, despite the promises, people continue to wait for the promises to be fulfilled. The various associations who are supporting the association are Federation Of Bombay Motor Transport Operators, Federation Of Bombay Motor Transport Operators (FBMTO), The Bombay Transport Consumer Co-operative Society and Maharashtra Transport Welfare Association (MTWA). Bal Malkit Singh, Former President - All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC), said, “We do not want to go on strike, but we are forced by the way government is functioning and trying to resolve our issues. There is a meeting which is again kept on February 20 where the Transport minister has assured us that he will look into the matter, if this does not happen we have called an urgent meeting of all the members of Maharashtra Tank Lorry Owners Association and a 24 hour notice period will be served to them and we would go on strike after that.” Singh speaking about the harassment the tank owners face at checkposts, said, “ The government had decided to get t integrated checkposts and border check-posts, which has not been done. The drivers are continuously harassed at the check-post and are asked to pay more than what they are supposed to pay. We are open for changes but the government should come up with changes. Why don't some changes come? There have been no achhe din yet for the transporters.” aroosa.ahmed@afternoondc.in

Death toll rises to 11 in Mumbai

A 43-year-old Khopoli man succumbed to Swine Flu on Thursday at a BMC hospital. Swine Flu has claimed total 11 lives in the city till date and 84 in Maharashtra. The patient was onset of illness on February 11, and was admitted in a private hospital on February 13. The cause of the death was Type I respiratory failure, Bilateral Lobar Pneumonia in a case of H1N1.

Rayis Shaikh, leader of the Samajwadi Party in the BMC said, “I completely condemn this statement what the Mayor has made. This is 'irresponsible' and 'lack of credible brief' from the health officials. It's very unfortunate that the first citizen of the city knows nothing.” He added, “This is a very sensitive issue and I am going to raise this issue in the coming group leader meeting of the BMC and make sure that more and more preventive measures are taken so that the people of the city live a safe and healthy life.”

The ADC also, spoke to the cross section of Mumbaikars regarding the same and here's what they said: Alyque Padamsee, theatre personality and ad filmmaker “If planting trees can prevent Swine Flu, then the mayor should get a Nobel prize for medicine.”

Prahlad Kakkar, renowned ad film director “I commend her for thinking of planting trees and not cutting them. Also, she feels that trees can treat Swine Flu, hospitals should grow more trees as that is good for breathing and is good for the heart.”

Kumar Ketkar, senior journalist and political analyst “What rubbish is she talking about? It's such a brainless and stupid statement, it doesn't even deserve a comment. Let's not promote this.”

‘Swine Flu happens from mosquito bites’

Like Mumbai Mayor Snehal Ambekar, yesterday West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has said that Swine Flu "mostly happens from mosquito bites.” “For swine flu we are taking all action, we have even kept ready isolated beds, for action as you all know it is nowadays a free earth, all human beings are travelling from here to there, it mostly happens from mosquito bites and various other reasons, to heal the disease is not possible for me, but to get it nicely treated is our duty on humanitarian grounds..." Mamata Banerjee said at a press conference yesterday at Kolkata.

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Mild fever Cough Sore throat with or without body ache, Headache, Diarrhea and Vomiting. Breathlessness, Chest pain, Drowsiness, Fall in blood pressure, Sputum mixed with blood, Bluish discolouration of nails indicate increased level of infection in the body.

Devendra Amberkar, Congress' Opposition leader in the BMC said, “Mayor of the city making such a mistake for the second time is completely unfortunate. Swine flu has got nothing to do with heart disease. The Mayor should thoroughly brief herself before making such statements. Instead she should be talking about coming up with more and more cleanliness drives in the city. She is talking about planting trees. H1N1 is a virus which is spread through the air directly affecting our throat.”

Mayor Snehal Ambekar along with Governor Ch. Vidyasagar Rao garlanding the statue of Shivaji Maharaj at Dadar's Shivaji Park, yesterday.

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Modi suit hogs limelight, T-shirts get the cold shoulder

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PRIME Minister Narendra Modi's pin-striped suit is hogging all the limelight at a Surat auction but the humble Cricket Australia T-shirt gifted to him by bowling great Brett

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Lee is getting the cold shoulder. While a diamond trader from Surat has offered a staggering Rs.1.48 crore for the navy blue suit Modi wore during his meeting with the US President Barack Obama last month, the bids for Lee's T-shirt range between a measly Rs.1,500 and Rs 2,000. "People are only looking for Modi suit. There is a T-shirt of Brett Lee

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gifted by Cricket Australia just beside the suit, but the bids for it are very low," said a member of the

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to Rs 2,000 for the T-shirt that Brett Lee gifted Modi during the latter's visit to Australia in November last year," he said, showing the written bids of a handful of interested people. A Surat-based diamond trader Mukesh Patel, who made a bid of Rs 1.39 crore for Modi's suit, said he is not interested in buying the yellow Cricket Australia T-shirt. "I am not interested in buying the T-shirt. I want to purchase that historical suit only as it created a hype in the media. If I buy the Tshirt, I will be tempted to wear it. How can I wear it?" Patel told PTI. Another T-shirt that Modi received as gift during his Brazil visit after the football World Cup has also failed to attract many prospective buyers with bids ranging between Rs 1,500 and Rs 2,000. About 40 youngsters have evinced interest in the T-shirts and placed bids, according to records available at the registration desk at the auction.

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I have changed my name from Ayub Husen Malek, to ‘Ayub Husen Malik’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 18/02/2015. C-49484

I have changed my name from Abdul Majeed Abdul Hameed to Abdul Majeed Abdul Hameed Arab as per Affidavit. C-49499

I have changed my name from Karthika Rajiv to Karthika Putuval as per Maharashtra Gazette (X-66976). C-49515

I have changed my name from Aisha Ben Ayub Malek, to ‘Ayesha Ayub Malik’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 18/02/2015. C-49485

I have changed my name from Yatunnisa to Khatunnisha Sainuddin Khan as per Court Affidavit Dated : 06/02/2015. C-49500

I have changed my name from Jyothika Rajiv to Jyothika Putuval as per Maharashtra Gazette (X-66975). C-49516

I have changed my name from “Ketankumar Pandya” to “Ketan Pandya” as per Affidavit Dated 16th February’ 2015. C-49501

I have changed my name from Kavitha Rajiv to Kavitha Putuval as per Maharashtra Gazette (X-66974). C-49517

I have changed my name from “Kanhaiyalal Babulal Parekh” to “Kanaiyalal Babulal Parekh” as per Affidavit Dated 18th February’ 2015. C-49502

I have changed my name from John Paul Keith Arthur Luis to Keith Luis, as per the Affidavit. C-49518

I have changed my name from Mohmmed Adnan Ayub Malik, to ‘Adnan Ayub Malik’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 18/02/2015. C-49486 I have changed my name from Maheshkumar Shakarchand Shah, to ‘Mahesh Shakarchand Shah’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 19/02/2015. C-49487 I have changed my name from Maheshbhai Shakarchand Shah, to ‘Mahesh Shakarchand Shah’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 19/02/2015. C-49488 I have changed my name from Bhaveshkumar Maheshbhai Shah, to ‘Bhavesh Mahesh Shah’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 19/02/2015. C-49489 I have changed my name from Meenal Dnyan Patil, to ‘Meenal Amol Rao’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U-28196) Dated: 29/01/2015. C-49490 I have changed my name from Chivelkar Siddique Yakub, to ‘Chivelkar Mohammed Siddique Yakub’ resident of Room No. 4, 2nd Floor, 92, Dada Mansion , Memonwada Road, Mumbai – 400003. as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 18/02/2015. C-49491

I have changed my name from “Kanaiyalal Babulal Limbachia” to “Kanaiyalal Babulal Parekh” as per Affidavit Dated 18th February’ 2015. C-49503 I have changed my name from “Babulal Seshmal Jain” to “Babulal Seshmal Parekh” as per Affidavit Dated 18th February’ 2015. C-49504 I have changed my name from “Sushila Kishore Rukhmaiya” to “Sushila Kishore Ravesia” vide Maharashtra Gazette X-43900. C-49505 I have changed my name from “Kruti Ketan Rukhmaiya” to “Kruti Ketan Ravesia” vide Maharashtra Gazette X-43991. C-49506 I Ketan Ravesia have changed my daughter’s name from “Mahi Ketan Rukhmaiya” to “Mahi Ketan Ravesia” vide Maharashtra Gazette X-43993. C-49507

I have changed my name from Shehar Bano Mehmood Miyan to Sher Bano Mehmood Miyan Shaikh as per deed poll Affidavit. C-49519 I have changed my name from Navdeep Singh to Navdeep Singh Gill as per the deedpoll Affidavit. C-49520 We Akash Mody and Nitu Mody have changed our minor son's name from Devang Ram Mandal to Devang Akash Mody as per Maharashtra Gazette (X-47414). C-49521 We Aslam Rafiq Panchal and Mumtaz Aslam Panchal have changed our minor son's name from Rehaan Aslam Panchal to Sameer Aslam Panchal as per deedpoll Affidavit. C-49522 I have changed my name from Vijay Mahadev Patil to Vijaykumar Mahadev Patil as per the deedpoll Affidavit. C-49523

I have changed my name from Hyderali Balsania, to ‘Haiderali Balsania’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 19/02/2015. C-49492

I have changed my name from “Ketan Kishore Rukhmaiya” to “Ketan Kishore Ravesia” vide Maharashtra Gazette X-43989. C-49508

I have changed my name from Md Umer Kesingwala to Umer Ahmed Kaysingwala as per the deedpoll Affidavit. C-49524

I have changed my name from Harilal Kanjibhai Patel to Haribhai Kanjibhai Patel as per Affidavit dtd 7th Feb' 2015. C-49493

I have changed my name from “Dimple Kishore Rukhmaiya” to “Dimple Kishore Ravesia” vide Maharashtra Gazette X-43992. C-49509

I have changed my name from Shaniya Ismail Sharif to Saniya Amin Kaysingwala as per the deedpoll Affidavit. C-49525

I have changed my Ms. Vaswani Rakhi Amar to Mrs. Galani Prerna Vikas as per Affidavit dtd 18th Feb. 2015. C-49494

I have changed my name from “Kasmin Akbar Maredia” to “Yasmin Akbar Maredia” as per Affidavit Dated 19th February’ 2015. C-49510

I have changed my name from Anwar Ahmed Rangoonwala to Anwar Ahmed Memon as per Annexure'e'/Deedpoll Affidavit. C-49526

My old name is Iyyengar Janbagalakshmi Raghuraman and now my new name is Ramyaa Raghuraman Iyyengar as per Deed Poll Affidavit No. LW-111522. C-49495

I have changed my name from “Asmitaben Kanjibhai Vekariya” to “Asmita Alpesh Sutariya” as per Affidavit Dated 19th February’ 2015. C-49511

I have changed my name from Nazer Ahmed Anwar Rangoonwala to Nazer Ahmed Anwar Memon as per Annexure 'e'/ Deedpoll Affidavit. C-49527

I have changed my name from Km Tahjeeb Aman to Tahzeeb Mohd Firoz Khan as per Affidavit 30AA 706697. C-49496

We Rohit & Ritika Rohit have changed our minor son's name from Raj Rambabu Ray to Raj Rohit as per the deedpoll Affidavit. C-49512

I have changed my name from Khalid Hussain Shalamuddin to Khalid Hussain Shalimuddin Khan vide Govt of Maharashtra Gazette – (X-90286).

I have changed my name from Rizwana Huzaifa Patel alias Bhorania to Rizwana Huzaifa Bhorania as per the deedpoll Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Kalyanchand Rampalat Shrivastav to Kalyanchandra Rampalat Shrivastav as per Affidavit. C-49498

I have changed my name from Zakir Husain Akbarali to Zakir Husain Akbar Ali Vagher as per the deedpoll Affidavit. C-49514

I have changed my name from Rihana Dawood Kelkar to Riyana Usman Kelkar as per Annexure'e'/Deedpoll Affidavit. C-49528 I have changed my name from Dorathy John D'souza to Mrs. Priti Inder Rajpal as per Affidavit dated 6/2/2015. C-49530 I have changed my name from Mr. Razak Godil to Mr. Asif Razzak Godil as per Affidavit dated 15/2/2015. C-49531

I have changed my name from Raxa Haresh Shah to Raksha Haresh Shah as per Affidavit. C-49532

I have changed my name from Lakhamashi Bhagat to Lakhamshi Bhagat as per Affidavit C-49551

I have changed my name from Halima Khokhar to Halima Chauhan as per Affidavit C-49533

I have changed my name from Meenaben Jethalal Patel to Meena Suresh Bhagat as per Affidavit C-49552

I have changed my name from Dharamshi Murji Mange to Dharamshi Bachubhai Bhanushali as per Affidavit C-49534 I have changed my name from Kiran Dharamshi Mav to Kiran Dharamshi Bhanushali as per Affidavit C-49535 I have changed my name from Murji Meghji Mange to Bachubhai Meghji Bhanushali as per Affidavit C-49536 I have changed my name from Anjukumari Kanhay Yadav to Anjali Bikash Sha as per Affidavit C-49537 I have changed my name from Bikash Kumar Jaiprakash Sah to Bikash Jaiprakash Sha as per Affidavit C-49538 I have changed my name from Sumitra Kumari to Sumitra Kumari Verma as per Affidavit C-49539 I have changed my name from Renu Gokulprasad Verma to Renu Gokulprasad Varma as per Affidavit C-49540 I have changed my name from Rajashree Ramchandra Gurav to Tanishka Sagar Gurav as per Affidavit C-49541 I have changed my name from Hazarat Ali Ahammad Ali to Hazarat Ahamed Ali Shaikh as per Affidavit C-49542

I have changed my name from Tulshi Lakhamshi Patel to Tulshi Lakhamshi Bhagat as per Affidavit C-49553 I have changed my name from Jayshreeben Valjibhai Ramjiyani to Jayshree Paresh Parsiya as per Affidavit C-49554 We Mr. Paresh Parsiya & Mrs. Jayshree Parsiya have changed our minor child name from Shiv Paresh Parasiya to Shiv Paresh Parsiya as per Affidavit C-49555 I have changed my name from Paresh Devshibhai Parasiya to Paresh Devshibhai Parsiya as per Affidavit C-49556 I have changed my name from Jayashri Paresh Parasiya to Jayshree Paresh Parsiya as per Affidavit C-49557 We Mr. Paresh Parsiya & Mrs. Jayshree Parsiya have changed our minor child name from Ruchi Pareshbhai Parasiya to Ruchi Pareshbhai Parsiya as per Affidavit C-49558 I have changed my name from Pareshbhai Devshibhai Parasiya to Paresh Devshibhai Parsiya as per Affidavit C-49559 I have changed my name from Jayshreeben Pareshbhai Parasiya to Jayshree Paresh Parsiya as per Affidavit C-49560

I have changed my name from Ahammad Ali to Ahamed Ali Shaikh as per Affidavit C-49543

I have changed my name from Savitriben Madhavji Vasani to Savitri Parbat Rangani as per Affidavit C-49561

I have changed my name from Alimannisha Ahammad Ali to Alimannisha Ahamed Ali Shaikh as per Affidavit C-49544

I have changed my name from Savitriben Parbat Rangani to Savitri Parbat Rangani as per Affidavit C-49562

I have changed my name from Ambitharayil Joseph George to Joseph George as per Affidavit C-49545

I, Ritesh Agrawal (Mother) have changed my son's name from, Samaksh Agrawal to Samaksh Sanjeev Bagaria as per Affidavit C-49563

I have changed my name from Hemlata Chintaman Parulekar to Snehal Ramesh Davli as per Affidavit C-49546 I have changed my name from Swetaben Jaysukhlal Morbia to Sweta Rajesh Doshi as per Affidavit C-49547 I have changed my name from Shweta Rajesh Doshi to Sweta Rajesh Doshi as per Affidavit C-49548 I have changed my name from Anand Kumar Bhogilal Doshi to Anand Bhogilal Doshi as per Affidavit C-49549 I have changed my name from Nutan Ben Chandulal Morbia to Nutan Anand Doshi as per Affidavit C-49550

I have changed my name from Pradeep to Pradeep Tripathi as per Affidavit C-49564 I have changed my name from Avadesh to Avadhesh Tripathi as per Affidavit C-49565 I have changed my name from Lusu Jiru Rebel to Luis Jiru Rebello as per Affidavit C-49566 I have changed my name from Sadhanakumari Sindhi to Seema Soni as per Affidavit C-49567 I have changed my name from Sushilakumari Parasmal Jain to Sushila Shreepal Jain as per Affidavit C-49568

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he Shiv Sena has once again insisted that Shiv Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj should be celebrated as per the 'tithi' and not as per the date. The party has sent a letter to the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in this connection. The state government’s official Shiv Jayanti celebrations are held on February 19 every year, while the Shiv Sena celebrates Shiv Jayanti as per the 'tithi'. Since Sena is part of the government the Ministers participated in the celebrations. However, as a party, Sena will celebrate the Shiv Jayanti as per the 'tithi'. Sena leader Subhash Desai, who is the Industry Minister has made it clear that his party wants the government to celebrate the event as per the 'tithi', which falls on March 8 this year. He said, “We have sent a letter to the Chief Minister and Cultural Affairs Minister Vinod Tawde in this regard. We pointed out that a committee appointed by the previous government had suggested that the Shiv Jayanti be celebrated as per the 'tithi', on 'Falgun Vadya Tritiya'”. Meanwhile, Shiv Jayanti, was cel-

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ebrated with traditional fervour and pomp across the state yesterday. In Mumbai, Governor C Vidyasagar Rao paid floral tributes to the Maratha warrior king at the Shivaji Park. The programme was organised by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Commemoration Committee. The Governor garlanded the statue of Shivaji and also visited the memorial of late Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray. Mumbai’s Guardian Minister

Subhash Desai, Minister for Transport Diwakar Raote, Mayor Snehal Ambekar, Municipal Commissioner Sitaram Kunte and office-bearers of Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Commemoration Committee were present on the occasion. The Governor later participated in the Shiv Jayanti celebrations organised by the BMC at Mayor’s bungalow and listened to the patriotic songs presented by the teachers of Sangeet Kala Academy of Municipal Corporation.

Ambedkar demands govt crackdown on right wing outfits spreading terror By Prashant Hamine

haripa Bahujan Mahasangh (BBM) leader Prakash Ambedkar yesterday demanded that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led state government crack down on right wing outfits that are spreading ideological terror. Speaking to news persons at his party office near Mantralaya he warned that if the government is unable to eliminate these anti-social elements then these very same elements will devour the government itself. Commenting upon the recent brutal attack on Communist Party of India (CPI) leader Com Govind Pansare, he demanded that the government should not only arrest the assailants but also their masterminds. The Maharashtra Democratic Front (MDF) leader announced that all progressive minded political parties like the CPI, Communist Party of India (Marxist), Janata Dal (Secular), Peasants and Workers Party of India, Lokbharti and others will take out a morcha on March 11 during the budget session of the state legislature over the issue of the assault on Com Pansare. Making an intervention, CPI leader Com Prakash Reddy alleged that those espousing the ideology of Nathuram Godse were hell bent on silencing those propagating progressive ideology es-

Prakash Ambedkar poused by the likes of Com Pansare. Reddy added that there is similarity between the attack on late rationalist Dr Narendra Dabholkar and the assault on Com Pansare. Lokbharti leader and MLC Kapil Patil remarked that the radical right wing outfits have once again reared their heads in the state. He added that the government needs to check the activities of its allied organisations. He added that Com Pansare was articulating new theory on revered Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and some radical elements who disapproved of it were behind the attack. Ambedkar stated that all that the MDF constituents were demanding now is the arrest of the assailants of Com Pansare and their masterminds.

SC stays arrest of Teesta, Javed Shelar takes stock of BJP’s BMC poll preparedness in fund embezzlement case By Prashant Hamine

eeping in mind his already stated 'Mission 100' for the 2017 elections to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Mumbai Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) unit president and MLA Ashish Shelar has begun taking stock of the party's Mumbai unit in connection with its poll preparedness and membership drive. Shelar began a three day stock taking meeting of the partys Mumbai unit office bearers at its head office in Dadar. In a statement issued here yester-

bserving that personal liberty is paramount and cannot be bartered, the Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Gujarat Police not to arrest social activist Teesta Setalvad and her husband Javed Anand in a case of embezzlement of funds but asked the couple to cooperate in the probe. The relief for Teesta and Javed Anand came from a new bench of Justices Dipak Misra and Adarsh Kumar Goel to which the Chief Justice had transferred the case, pertaining to funds for a museum in Ahmedabad's Gulberg Society that was devastated in 2002 riots, from another bench. Reserving the judgment on the anticipatory bail petition of Teesta and Anand, the court observed that personal liberty cannot be "bartered". At the outset, it said, it seemed to be a case of anticipatory bail and the onus was on Gujarat police to argue "why there is a need for custodial interrogation."

"No one will ever barter his liberty for all the teas in China, for all the pearls in the sea and for all the stars in the sky. Liberty is that paramount... For me, give me liberty or give me death. Personal liberty is paramount," the bench observed and asked, "is this a case where the liberty should be taken away or curtailed?" "It can be a case of irregularity of funds in the trust used for sheer personal purpose but what is there for personal interrogation," the bench said making it clear that it was not going to deal with the concept of "malafide" prosecution when dealing with the anticipatory bail unless the custodial interrogation is required. "We accept that custodial interrogation has its own value but this is just a case of mismanagement of accounts. Personalities do not become protagonists. A case is a case having human face and a case rests on its own facts," the bench said.

day, Mumbai BJP unit president has called all the party office bearers to take stock of the partys membership drive which is now reaching its last phase. In view of the ensuing budget session of the state legislature from March 9, Shelar has called on Mumbai legislators and cadres to raise issues of public importance and do justice to the people by solving them. The three day meeting will take stock of organisational matters as well. With barely a year left for the BMC elections, Shelar has begun mobilising his party workers for the crucial

civic elections in which he has planned to ensure that the BJP emerges as the single largest party. For more than a decade now the Sena with its numerical strength has governed the BMC and has had its own Mayor with the BJP playing second fiddle and has had to be contend with the Deputy Mayors post. The partywise tally in the previous election to the 227 member BMC held on February 16, 2012 the Sena had 75 corporators, BJP 31, Congress 52, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) 13, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) 28 and Others – 28 corporators.

His Holiness Syedna Khuzaima Qutbuddin Saheb called on the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi recently to convey the greetings of the Dawoodi Bohra Community. In the hour long meeting matters pertinent to the role of the community in the future of the nation were discussed.

06 CHANGE OF NAME I have changed my name from Raju Tipanna to Raju Tipanna Dhangar as per Affidavit C-49569 I have changed my name from Rao Sripati/ Sripathi/ Shripathi to Rao Shripati as per Affidavit C-49570 I have changed my name from Rao Prema Sripati / Sripathi/ Shripathi to Rao Prema Shripati as per Affidavit C-49571 I have changed my name from Moghiben Narshi Patel to Maghiben Narshi Chambaria as per Affidavit. C-49572 I have changed my name from Maghiben Narshi Patel to Maghiben Narshi Chambaria as per Affidavit C-49573 I have changed my name from Narshi Ranchhod Patel to Narshi Ranchhod Chambaria as per Affidavit C-49574 I have changed my name from Bhavita Narshi Patel to Bhavita Narshi Chambaria as per Affidavit C-49575 We Mr. Narshi Chambaria & Mrs. Maghiben Narshi Chambaria have changed our child’s name from Mayank Kumar Narshi Patel to Mayank Narshi Chambaria as per Affidavit C-49576 I have changed my name from Alka Manohar Choukekar to Alka Suhasini Manohar Choukekar as per Affidavit C-49577 I have changed my name from Kalpana Mohan Varadkar to Shilpa Chandrkant Shelar as per Affidavit C-49578 I have changed my name from Ashwini Motilal Bamzai to Ashwani Motilal Bamzai as per Affidavit C-49579 I have changed my name from Salahuddin Siraj Ahmed to Salahuddin Siraj Ahmed Mirza as per Affidavit C-49580 I have changed my name from Uthara to Uthara Balachandran Nair as per Deed Poll Affidavit No. LX 109388 C-49581 I have changed my name from Aditya Satish Kale to Aaditya Satish Kale as per Deed Poll Affidavit C-49582 I have changed my name from Ridvan Asmatbhai Shaikh to Ridvan Asmat Shaikh as per Affidavit C-49583 I have changed my name from Nirmalaben Manilal Machhi to Nirmala Manilal Machhi as per Affidavit C-49584 I have changed my name from Noor Moh Dawood to Noormohammad Dawood Kadiwal as per Affidavit C-49585 I have changed my name from Essa Noor Moh Dawood to Essa Noormohammad Kadiwal as per Affidavit C-49586

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I have changed my name from Dharma Kautik Mahale to Dharamraj Kautik Mahale as per Affidavit C-49587

I have changed my name from Manoj Kumar Radheshyam Dwivedi to Manoj Radheshyam Dwivedi as per Affidavit. C-49606

I have changed my name from Narinderkumar Bansilal Sharma to Narender Bansilal Sharma as per Affidavit C-49588

I have changed my name from Mr.Arashad Umar Kadiwan to Mr.Arshad Kadiwala as per Deed Poll Affidavit C-49607

I have changed my name from Nurudeen Inayat Husain Paldhiwala to Nuruddin Inayat Husain Paldiwala as per Affidavit C-49589

I have changed my name from Mrs.Salina Arashad Kadiwan to Mrs.Saleha Arshad Kadiwala as per Deed Poll Affidavit C-49608

I have changed my name from Sahista Saifuddin Buranpurwala to Atika Saifuddin Burhanpurwala as per Affidavit C-49590 I have changed my name from Shaikh Kallu Dulari to Sheikh Kayyum Dular as per Affidavit C-49591 I have changed my name from Moledina Mohsinali to Moledina Mohsin as per Affidavit C-49592 I have changed my name from Rajesh to Rajesh Vitthal Suvarna as per Affidavit C-49593 I have changed my name from Glane Francis Awale to Kevin Francis Awale as per Affidavit C-49594 I have changed my name from Manishkumar Omprakash Dubey to Manish Omprakash Dubey as per Affidavit C-49595 I have changed my name from Sita Punvasi Singh to Seeta Punwasi Singh as per Affidavit C-49596 I have changed my name from Monica Bhagwan Dhumal to Monika Bhagwan Dhumal as per Deedpoll Affidavit C-49597 I have changed my name from Lubna Juned Ambre to Lubna Juned Amre as per Affidavit C-49598 I have changed my name from Juned Rashid Ambre to Juned Rashid Amre as per Affidavit C-49599 I have changed my name from Lopamudra Gangopadhyay to Lopa Sushil Ganguli as per Affidavit C-49600 I have changed my name from Susilkumar Ganguli to Sushil Ganguli as per Affidavit C-49601 We Mr. Juned Rashid Amre & Mrs. Lubna Juned Amre have changed our minor child name from Nabeeha Juned Ambre to Nabeeha Juned Amre as per Affidavit C-49602 I have changed my name from Arunkumar Amritlal Chourasia to Arun Amritlal Chourasia as per Deedpoll Affidavit C-49603 I have changed my name from Miss. Sriparna Swapan Chatterjee to new name Miss. Shreeparna Swapan Chatterjee as per Affidavit Dated 17th January 2015. C-49604 I have changed my name from Papa Saraswathula to Priti Dilip Gujar as per Affidavit. C-49605

I have changed my name from Ms.Sana Arashad Kadiwan to Ms.Sana Arshad Kadiwala as per Deed Poll Affidavit C-49609 I have changed my name from Rafath Banoo to Sayyed Rafat Bano as per Affidavit C-49610 I have changed my name from Sayyad Javed Wadahat Husein to Sayyed Javed Husain as per Affidavit C-49611 I have changed my name from Nasira Yunus Chougle to Nasira Begam Mohammed Aslam Shaikh as per Affidavit C-49612 I have changed my name from Aslam Chougle to Mohammed Aslam Shaikh as per Affidavit C-49613 I have changed my name from Faizan Aslam Chougle to Faizan Mohammed Aslam Shaikh as per Affidavit C-49614 I have changed my name from Nasira Aslam Chougle to Nasira Begam Mohammed Aslam Shaikh as per Affidavit C-49615 We Mr. Mohammed Aslam Shaikh & Mrs. Nasira Begam Mohammed Aslam Shaikh have changed our minor son’s name from Maisam Aslam Chougle to Maisam Mohammed Aslam Shaikh as per Affidavit C-49616 I have changed my name from Aslam Allimiya Chogule to Mohammed Aslam Shaikh as per Affidavit C-49617 I have changed my name from Nasira Chogule to Nasira Begam Mohammed Aslam Shaikh as per Affidavit C-49618 I have changed my name from Khan Abdul Sattar Abdul Rehman to Abdul Sattar Hashmi as per Affidavit C-49619 I have changed my name from Khan Shehnnai Abdul Sattar to Shehnaaz Abdul Sattar Hashmi as per Affidavit C-49620 I have changed my name from Bhavikkumar Subodhchandra Shah to Bhavik Subodhchandra Shah as per Affidavit Dated: 19 Feb 2015. C-49621 I have changed my name from Neeluben Dineshkumar Shah to Neelam Bhavik Shah as per Affidavit Dated: 19 Feb 2015. C-49622 I Jaybala Jayant Davda have changed my name to Jaybala Jayant Dawda as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 17/02/15 C-49623

I Mr Rohan Bharat Bhatiya have changed my name to Mr Rohan Bharat Bhatia as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 23/01/15 C-49624 I Mrs Anuradha Bharat Bhatiya have changed my name to Mrs Anuradha Bharat Bhatia as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 23/01/15 C-49625 I Mr Bharat Krishnadas Bhatiya have changed my name to Mr Bharat Krishnadas Bhatia as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 23/01/15 C-49626 We Mr. Harshal D. Desai & Mrs. Monita H. Desai have changed our minor daughter’s name from Riya Harshal Desai to Miss Reeha Harshal Desai as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 18/02/15 C-49627 I Niti Sanjay Thakkar have changed my name to Mrs. Niti Vinod Nagori as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 18/02/15 C-49628 I Kamleshkumar Sudarshan Chowdhary have changed my name to Kamlesh Sudarshan Chowdhary as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 19/02/15 C-49629 I Batukbhai Amratlal Shah have changed my name to Batuklal Amratlal Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 19/02/15 C-49630 I Gonsal Rock Fernandes have changed my name to Ghonsalo Rock Fernandes as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-49631 I Dreza Gonsal Fernandes have changed my name to Teresa Ghonsalo Fernandes as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-49632 I Myural Manvel Lopes have changed my name to Meural Manvel Lopes as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-49633

I Salina Jaffar have changed my name to Shabina Jaffar Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-49641 I Javid Maknojiya have changed my name to Javed Maknojiya as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-49642 I Abdulrashid Maknojiya have changed my name to Rashid Maknojiya as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-49643 I Sherbanu Kutubddin Suratwala have changed my name to Sherebanu Yusuf Patanwala as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-49644 I Jayashri Shrikant Tare have changed my name to Jayshri Shrikant Tare as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-49645 I Ansari Heena Iqbal have changed my name to Heena Kausar Asggar Kalim Ansari as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-49646 I Sagar Mahendra Jagda have changed my name to Sagar Mahendra Jagada as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-49647 I Bhavana Mahendra Jagda have changed my name to Bhavna Mahendra Jagada as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-49648 I Chhagansingh Narsingh Parmar have changed my name to Chagansingh Naharsingh Rajput as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-49649 I Anjumul Huda Najmul Huda have changed my name to Anjumul Najmul Huda as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-49650 I Lekshmanan have changed my name to Lakshman as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 19/02/15. C-49651

I Ayaan Mohsin Maniyar have changed my name to Ayaan Mohsin Maniar as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-49634

I Philomina Lekshmanan have changed my name to Philomena Lakshman as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 19/02/15. C-49652

I Mohd Asif Mohamed Salim Shaik have changed my name to Mohammed Asif Mohammed Salim Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-49635

I Abuhanifa Mohamad Taher Sheikh have changed my name to Abuhanifa Mohamad Taher Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 19/02/15 C-49653

I Mohamed Salim Usman Shaik have changed my name to Mohammed Salim Usman Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-49636

I Amanulla Shabbir Ali have changed my name to Amanulla Shabbir Ali Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 19/02/15 C-49654

I Kulsum Mohamed Salim Shaik have changed my name to Kulsum Mohammed Salim Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-49637

I Piyush Jamnadas Thakker have changed my name to Piyush Jamnadas Thakkar as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 19/02/15 C-49655

I Ebrahim Mohamed Mussa have changed my name to Sayyad Ibrahim Mohammed Mussa as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-49638 I Shabnaaz Jaffar Shaikh have changed my name to Shabnaz Tausif Sakharkute as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-49639 I Jaffar Md Hanif have changed my name to Jaffar Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-49640

I Parindaben Jashvantbhai Dalwadi have changed my name to Parinda Piyush Thakkar as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 19/02/15 C-49656 I Sanagul Shaikh have changed my name to Sana Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 19/02/15 C-49657 I Jahar Ahmed Shaikh have changed my name to Zahoor Ahmed Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 19/02/15 C-49658

I Nileshkumar Kantilal Jain have changed my name to Nilesh Kantilal Jain as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 19/02/15 C-49659 I Azizur Rehman Rasul Mohammed have changed my name to Azizur Rehman Rasul Mohammed Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 19/02/15 C-49660 I Ankit Kumar Gupta have changed my name to Ankit Gupta as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-49661 I Ashok Kumar Gupta have changed my name to Ashok Gupta as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-49662 I Faimida Ashraf Shaikh have changed my name to Fehmida Shabnam Ashraf Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-49663 I Majuhala Shaikh have changed my name to Manjala Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-49664 I Ansari Abdul Baseeth Shaikh have changed my name to Abdul Basit Ataur Rehman Ansari as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-49665 I Ataul Rehman Shaikh have changed my name to Ataur Rehman Ansari as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-49666 I Farzana Shaikh have changed my name to Farzana Ansari as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-49667 I Mohammad Shakib Ataur Rehman Ansari have changed my name to Mohammed Saqib Ansari as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-49668 I Mohd Salman Mubarak Shaikh have changed my name to Salman Mohd. Salim Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-49669 I Mubarak Mohd. Amin Shaikh have changed my name to Mohd. Salim Mohd. Amin Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-49670 I Rameshkumar Andrabhai Daka have changed my name to Rameshbhai Andrabhai Patel as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-49671 I Mohd. Wahid Mohd. Javed Memon have changed my name to Wahid Mohd. Javed Memon as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-49672 I Kamrunissa Mohd. Javed Memon & Kamruniss Mohdammed Javed Memon have changed my name to Qamrunnisa Mohd. Javed Memon as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-49673 I Khaisar Begam Abdul Majeed have changed my name to Kaisarabegam Abdulashakur Shekh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-49674 I Kumar Gajanan Narahari Ranade have changed my name to Gajanan Narahari Ranade as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-49675

Sena corporator raises issue of oral cancer in civic body meet

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Dr Shubha Raul says banners, posters depicting harm caused due to smoking, chewing tobacco should be displayed prominently in the city

and former mayor Dr Shubha Raul has tabled the proposal in the health committee meeting of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). She also demanded that there should be banners put up in the city warning that smoking in public places is a punishable crime. According to the data from the BMC and private hospitals, as many as 72,759 people By Khushboo Panjabi have died in the city during the 14-year period from 2001 n the backdrop of ris- to 2014. Majority of them ing cases of cancer, have died of oral cancer. corporators have deIn the proposal to be tabled manded that it should be before the civic health commade mandatory for shops mittee, Raul said oral cancer selling tobacco products to cases in the city are rising. display photographs showing Smoking and chewing tothe ill effects of these prod- bacco products are the prime ucts. Shiv Sena corporator reasons for contracting oral

cancer. Hence the BMC should undertake measures to prevent people from consuming tobacco products. She said, the civic body should put up banners on shops, bus stops etc saying that smoking in public places is a crime, which can invoke punishment. The display of photographs showing the ill

Shubha Raul effects of tobacco products should also be made mandatory for shops, which sell such products. The proposal, if passed in the health committee meeting, would be sent to concerned authorities for further action, said a civic official. khushboo.panjabi@afternoondc.in

Team Sea Hawks creates World Record By A Staff Reporter

up of members of Indian Armed Forces and defence t exactly 2pm on Thurs- personnel. Wing Commander day, Team Sea Hawks Paramvir Singh led the team swam into the shores of that consisted of Sergeant Mumbai, at the iconic Gate- Gullupilli Narhari, Sergeant way of India, after having Ankan Kumar Patel, Leading Azad Shrivastav | ADC

The six-member team: Ganesh Palande, Vicky Tokas, Manav Mehta, Ankan Patel, G Narhari and Paramvir Singh â&#x20AC;&#x201C; arrives in Mumbai after setting a world record for the longest open water swim. covered 433.11 km in just 156 hours. In doing so, they created a World Record for the longest open water swim, beating an Israeli team that had previously covered 380 km. The swimmers were warmly received by members of the Swimming Federation of India, their families, and the common public. The Sea Hawks started their swim on February 13, from Dona Paula in Goa, and undertook this very challenging task under pressing circumstances. Strong tides, sea sickness, jellyfish, contaminated waters and fishing boats were among the myriad challenges they faced, say the Team Sea Hawks. The swimmathon was supervised by an independent observer deputed by the Swimming Federation of India (SFI). Team Sea Hawks is made

Aircraftman Vicky Tokas (all four from Indian Air Force), Assistant Sub-inspector Ganesh Palande (Mumbai Police) and Manav Mehta. A mere teenager, Manav Mehta

was the youngest member of the team and was cheered by all. The team has dedicated this victory to the mission of girl child education. Wg Cdr Paramvir Singh said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is a moment of pride for us that India today holds this world record. We dedicate this initiative to girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; education, namely the 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' campaign launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.â&#x20AC;? In particular, the team is using this victory as a platform to raise funds for Project Nanhi Kali that educates over 100,000 underprivileged girls across nine states in India. About The Sea Hawks team... Wing Commander Paramvir Singh leads 'The Sea Hawks' and has been blazing a trail of records for long in open water swims. He has crossed the daunting English Channel twice leading a 4-man relay team, swam two extremely tough channels in the Arabian Sea and, in 2014, he led the first team ever to swim around Mumbai in an anti-clockwise direction, mainly against the tide,

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Ghodbunder fort comes alive on Shiv Jayanti By Suresh Golani

oung students dressed in traditional attire with orange headgear, accompanied by the beats of the dhol-tasha and cries of 'Jai Shivaji' and 'Jai Bhawani' were part of the Shiv Jayanti celebrations at the Ghodbunder fort near Kashimira on Thursday. Into their silver jubilee year of celebrating the birth anniversary of the great Maratha warrior- Shivaji Maharaj, the management of Raja Shivaji Vidyala had made elaborate arrangements to mark the event. A skit depicting the killing of Mughal commander Afzal Khan by Shivaji Maharaj- an important chapter in Maratha history was enacted by the students on the occasion. The historic Ghodbunder fort near Kashimira has become one the worst examples of utter neglect and apathy, yet the young students dedicatedly cleaned the fort

campus, displaying their will and determination to revive the lost glory of the historic citadel. A lecture on Chhatrapati Shivajiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s war strategy by eminent author, Avinash Halbe was organised. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shivaji Maharaj is the pride of Maharashtra and we should learn his ways of administration and governance and should also imbibe his valour, wit and brilliance,â&#x20AC;? said, Keshav Gharat-president of the educational institution.

About Ghodbunder fort

Originally named as Cacabe de Tanna, the Ghodbunder fort was built in 1730 by the Portuguese who had settled in this region in 1530. The territory and fort remained under the rule of the Portuguese until 1737. Despite several attempts, the Maratha warriors failed to capture the fortress, but eventually besieged the fort and successfully occupied it by defeating the Portuguese army in the year 1737.

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HC reinstates bus conductor dismissed over caste certificate HONOURED... Governor Ch. Vidyasagar Rao conferred the Balasaheb Thackeray Memorial Marathi Literary Award on Dr. Aruna Dhere at the Priyadarshini Academy's 31st Anniversary Literary Awards & Education Scholarship function held at the Indian Merchant's Chamber (IMC) on Thursday. Also seen are Shaina NC, Nanik Rupani and Niranjan Hiranandani.

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he Bombay High Court has reinstated a municipal bus conductor, who was dismissed after 20 years in service as his caste certificate was invalidated by a government committee, observing that action against him reflected non-application of mind by authorities. It set aside an order of Caste Scrutiny Committee of Maharashtra government in-

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validating the conductor's scheduled caste certificate, as a result of which he was dismissed from municipal transport service in 2013, reports PTI. The HC reinstated the conductor, Horilal Jaiswar, in service with back wages while observing the impugned action was taken due to non-application of mind by authorities.

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The order was delivered by a bench of Justices Reveti Mohite-Dere and V M Kanade last week. Aggrieved by the panel's move and termination order issued by then Bombay Suburban Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking (BSES), Jaiswar had moved the HC. The Committee had come to a conclusion that though the petitioner belonged to a Scheduled Caste, his application for caste validity certificate was being rejected on the ground he was not domiciled in Maharashtra before August 10, 1950. The bench directed the Vigilance Cell of the Committee to give a fresh opportunity to Jaiswar to lead oral evidence apart from documentary evidence already produced by him with regard to his domicile status before 1950. The Judges directed the existing municipal transport undertaking (BEST) to reinstate the petitioner with back wages and ordered the Vigilance Cell to complete its investigation within 12 weeks. Thereafter, the Judges said, the Committee shall expeditiously decide his application on merits and in accordance with law. In course of his employment spanning two decades, Jaiswar was awarded certificates of appreciation for displaying honesty and integrity in work. He was also awarded medals for excellent work in 2010, 2011 and 2012. The conductor was due for promotion and his case was referred to the Committee to verify his claim that he belonged to Scheduled Caste.

The Vigilance Cell sent notices to the petitioner for producing documents to prove his residence in Mumbai prior to 1950. Jaiswar claimed he did not receive these letters in time though later he visited the Vigilance Cell's office and showed all necessary documents he possessed. The Vigilance Officer, thereafter, submitted a report to the Committee, stating the petitioner had failed to submit documents relating to his caste. He opined Jaiswar was not interested in getting his caste certificate verified. During an oral presentation, the petitioner told the Committee that his father resided in Mumbai and was an employee of Bombay Dyeing and Spinning Mills from 1957. However, this was not considered by the panel which invalidated his caste certificate in July, 2013. The petitioner argued his caste certificate was cancelled after almost 20 years and during service he had been awarded certificates of appreciation from time to time. It was not in dispute that he belonged to a Scheduled Caste and the only ground on which his certificate was invalidated was that he was not ordinarily residing in Mumbai prior to 1950. The committee argued that in the absence of documentary evidence it had rejected the caste claim of the petitioner. The HC said the Vigilance Cell had wrongly opined the petitioner was not interested in getting his caste claim verified.

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would pull out of the BJP led Mahayuti for being overlooked in allocating tickets for the recent legislative council elections. Besides demanding representation in the coordination panel, Athawale reiterated his demand for representation in the state cabinet. He further clarified that the February 21 meeting is not to oppose the government, but an attempt to keep all the Mahayuti allies united. The meeting will discuss on issues before the state, injustice meted out to the Mahayuti allies and whether they should allow themselves be dragged along by the BJP-Sena. Commenting upon the proposed memorial for Dr B R Ambedkar on Indu Mill land, he said that all necessary permissions are in place and called upon the government now to pass the legislation transferring the mill land to the state for the memorial before April 14.

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200 members from the medical fraternity and 50 police imed at creating a forum personnel led by SDPOfor having a clear under- Suhas Bawache participated standing of recently enacted in the seminar held at the laws and to bridge the barrier Community Hall in Bhayanbetween the police depart- dar (west). ment, local doctors under the Apart from a question anaegis of the Mira Bhayandar swer session, the seminar was Medical Establishment Asso- addressed by the cops, legal ciation (MBMEA) orgainsed experts and medical experts an interactive session on on various topics includingmedico-legal rules. Around Legal responsibility of doctors

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umbai Customs department has recovered six kilograms gold worth Rs 1.49 crore from a flight at the international airport about an hour before it was scheduled to take off for Muscat. "Acting on a tip-off, 6E 81 Indigo Airlines flight that was to fly to Muscat, was rummaged last night following which the six gold bars weighing one kg each were discovered in toilets," APS Suri, Commissioner of Customs, said on Thursday. The lustrous metal bars with an estimated value of Rs 1.49 crore were found con-

cealed ingeniously behind the washbasin in the three toilets of the aircraft, he added. As the search operation continued by the Customs, the flight could not take off and another flight was arranged for the passengers by the authorities concerned, Milind Lanjewar, Additional Commissioner (Customs), told PTI. Customs sources said that the gold was suspected to have been hidden in the aircraft in Dubai by the smugglers so that their aides at Calicut in Kerala could retrieve it on Tuesday.

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Ponder awhile… “Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery.” — Winston Churchill

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HE state government wants to bring a law to stop spitting in public places. It is a well-known fact that spit has germs of among other diseases, TB and swine flu. The auto driver sitting before the passenger in the back seat spits right there — even as he is driving. Spitting is a habit in the case of many people. They may not be even aware they are spitting. Spitting is not confined only to paan or tobacco juice: many people throw out sputum all the time. There is little doubt that they pose a big danger to other citizens. The big question, however, is whether a law can stop spitting. You just cannot send the culprits to jail because there will be no space to lodge them there. Just the threat of a fine will not stop the people from spitting. The BMC tried it once, but soon gave it up. Spitting poses a bigger threat than smoking. It must be pointed out that the ban on smoking in public places has to some extent produced good results. For instance, in buses and trains, there is no smoking at all. People who migrate to Mumbai from rural areas are the real culprits: A large number of them continue the rural habit in the city. It is clear the BMC is faced with a big problem. It has the best of intentions and it is doing its best, but the challenge it is faced with is hugely formidable.

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NDIAN politics occasionally spouts ironical denouements. The unexpected tangents which the quotidian flow of events turns to are a reflection, to a notable extent, of the egregious steps taken by certain political leaders and their acolytes, often in a jiffy, to achieve brownie points, and to leapfrog over their political opponents. But, it sometimes concludes with a change of loyalties by an underling colleague of a particular political leader; the former political colleague then stakes a claim for his own leadership by being receptive to adherence from former political rivals. The political scene of Bihar is witnessing a similar spectacle. The rift between the state’s former chief minister, Nitish Kumar, and his former protégé-turned-antagonist, Jitan Ram Manjhi, tenuously occupying the chief ministerial chair, has apparently reached a point of no return. Bihar had long been dubbed as a postcard image of crippling social and economic backwardness, maladministration, lawlessness, and entrenched political patronage surrounding caste divisions, collectively, in the country. Additionally, politics in the state often displayed trappings of feudalism. An agriculturally fertile state with rich resources, Bihar’s social regression has been in direct proportion, if not more, to its high fecundity and abundance of its industrial raw materials. The derisive appellation of ‘basket case’ remained attributed to Bihar.

Lalu Prasad Yadav However, the apparent nadir of its maladies came about during the reign of Lalu Prasad Yadav, and subsequently of his wife, Rabri Devi; their Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) dispensations comprised a period of 15 years from 1990 till 2005. Yadav’s rule had begun amid fanfare. His victory was seen as a triumph over the increasingly credible allegations of authoritarianism and unscrupulousness of Congress rule of the earlier decades. Better days were expected. But, before long it was deciphered that Bihar was steadily slipping into lawlessness under the new dispensation. Governance became a bi-word for arbitrary political patronage and high-handedness. The Opposition parties were either disorganized or divided among themselves, or both, to be able to mount an effective challenge to Mr. Yadav. Meanwhile, the state was reeling under the crushing weight of social

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stagnation and lawlessness. The derogatory term ‘Goonda Raj’(Thug rule) was alluded to Bihar’s governance. From this vortex emerged an amicable, articulate, and seemingly bona fide individual, with years of long experience in politics and potential for leadership; he was Nitish Kumar of the Janata Dal (United) JD(U). He consistently railed against the misdeeds of the RJD dispensation, and promised good governance and social security across the state, if elected.

BY AND LARGE Ranajoy Sen Kumar did more. He formed an effective alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to give an earnest battle to the RJD at election time. The coalition contours drew in disparate segments of Bihar’s population into a unified, coherent front. Additionally, impressed with his amiable, yet intelligent and dignified demeanour, most people rallied around Nitish Kumar’s alliance. In November 2005, state elections in Bihar were held. The JD(U)–BJP coalition romped to victory. Nitish Kumar was ceremoniously elected the state’s new chief minister. He earnestly set down to work upon his unenviable task: endeavouring to pull Bihar up from the swamp of socio-economic turmoil. The government emphasized on expanding education, creating a climate for nurturing economic opportunities, and social security. Before long, symbols indicating betterment were perceptible. It was in this inspiring situation that the state again went to an electoral test in 2010. The JD(U)-BJP coalition pulled off a sensational victory. Kumar began his second stint amidst tremendous goodwill. A high point of his second stint was his visit to Pakistan in

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N hearing from the Prophet that all things and beings were created for a certain purpose, someone said, 'O Prophet, I cannot understand why mosquitoes were created!' And the Prophet answered, 'They were created so that you may get up quickly at night and engage yourself in prayer!' Everything is created with a purpose, in order that we may use it for its purpose. And so it is with people. Sadi says, “Every being is created for a purpose, and the light of that purpose is already kindled in his soul.” As we need blacksmiths and goldsmiths and farmers and others, so we need philosophers and mystics and prophets. That creates the harmony, just as we need sharp and flat in

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MATTER & SPIRIT view we see that every person is like one note in this symphony of life. That we all make this symphony of life, each contributing the music which is needed in that symphony. But if we do not know our own part in the symphony of life, naturally it is as if one of the four strings on the violin is not tuned, and if it is not tuned it cannot give the music which it should produce. So we must each produce that part for which we are born. If

November 2012, where he was given the respect and indulgence usually reserved for a visiting head of state. An amelioration of Bihar had earned kudos across the sub-continental border. Events thereafter seem to have put a punctuation mark on Kumar’s continuation as a successful chief minister and on Bihar’s socio-economic progress. Nitish Kumar could not accept Narendra Modi’s elevation as the BJP’s and also the NDA’s – of which Kumar’s JD(U) was a constituent — Prime Ministerial candidate in 2014 parliamentary elections. He severed a long sustained alliance with the BJP in a huff. In the May 2014, national elections, the BJP, spearheaded by Modi, emerged resplendent in victory, while Kumar’s JD(U) came a cropper. A shocked Nitish Kumar took the high moral ground, admitted responsibility for his party’s defeat, and handed over the chief minister’s mantle to a then loyal colleague: Jitan Ram Manjhi.

Sworn antagonists In an exquisite twist of irony, Kumar and Manjhi are sworn antagonists today. The former wants to dislodge the latter – who, expelled from JD(U), has begun to show increasing indulgence to the BJP, and is probably hoping for support from the BJP — from office and secure it for himself to prevent a further decline in his political career. The BJP is probably observing Kumar’s political woes with amusement. It is puzzling to observe Kumar joining hands with Lalu Prasad Yadav to try to keep the BJP at bay. Why did Kumar rend his ties with the BJP? It was probably his misplaced belief of having greater political legitimacy than Modi that deterred him from accepting Modi’s significantly greater credibility and support than him, nationwide. He could have gracefully accepted it and continued in office as an honourable state leader. To get out of this largely self-created political morass, he is now in an alliance with Yadav, who has been his sworn political rival and is significantly responsible for the ‘unmaking of Bihar’, and other notable former political rivals. Whatever is the outcome on the opening day of the state assembly’s budget session, and the subsequent assembly elections scheduled this year, one hopes that Bihar does not regress to its earlier despondent days again. we do not contribute what we are meant to and what we should contribute, we are not in tune with our destiny. It is only by playing that particular part which belongs to us that we shall get satisfaction. Maybe, many people will not think as I do, for instance those who believe strongly in pacifism, in the peace ideal. They will say, “Is it not madness that anybody should make a war!” But everything one does, though it may look better or worse, yet belongs somewhere in the scheme of life, and we have no right to condemn it. The principal thing for every individual is to become conscious of the duty for which he is born. There are in reality two purposes of life. One is the minor, the other is the major purpose of life. One is the preliminary, and the other is the final purpose. The preliminary purpose of life is just like a stepping-stone to the final one. Therefore one should first consider the preliminary purpose of life. — Hazrat Inayat Khan

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Swine flu, if not controlled, could be disastrous THE way the deadly swine flu is spreading in Mumbai and in most northern states has turned out to be a grave matter and of deep concern. It is baffling that some doctors say that some cases which have occurred in Mumbai and northern states were only sporadic and there was no need to panic. Sorry to state that doctors are misleading the public. It is feared that if instant steps are not taken to counteract this, there would be a calamity. In fact, swine flu (viral fever) is not new. It did occur in 2009 also, claiming many lives. But the government did not deal with it seriously. As a result, the disease continues to hit the people of Mumbai and other northern states. Many precious lives have been lost due to swine flu in a short span of time. It is advised by doctors that those having symptoms of high fever, giddiness, loss of appetite, running nose, swollen breast, cough, vomiting or diarrohea should consult doctors and take Tamiflu medicine.

great reason for concern in Mumbai. — Jayanthy S. Maniam, Sion

SWINE flu has affected part of the country. In Mumbai it is spreading slowly and steadily in epidemic form. Number of people are undergoing tests in Mumbai but the line of treatment appears to be ineffective. This is not the first time we handle such a ticklish situation in a most ridiculous way. After all human life is costly and nothing can compensate the loss of life. As a matter of fact outsiders from UP and Bihar bring swine flu to the metro. It is a shame on the doctors and government machinery to come a cropper and fail at the crucial juncture. Instead of attending cases on a war footing,the action by the BMC is rather slow and requires further follow up. Since swine flu is spreading like wildfire More and more patients are testing positive and the rise in deaths of swine flu patients is a matter of huge concern for Mumbaiites. in non-slum areas, the position is alarming and it is a matter of time saw many dengue deaths recently. ing. Swine flu is a common mos- was the major reason for the panic when it will spread to every nook As we do not have good hospitals,, quito-borne viral infection that among the Mumbaiites. Swine flu and corner of this metropolis unvictims are running from pillar to causes a severe flu-like illness and is dangerous and if people show less some remedial measures are — K.V. Raman, Malad post. There are now several sus- proves lethal if not properly at- symptoms and test positive, ade- taken on a war footing. Health depected cases reported from the city tended to and leads to haemor- quate care must be taken. More partment should act before the sit and it is high time BMC works rhagic fever which can prove and more patients are testing pos- uation goes out of hand. That is my SWINE flu deaths have given jitters round the clock and attends the dangerous. On the whole, the issue itive and the rise in deaths clarion call. — S. Abhisheck Ramaswamy, Sanpada to the people of Mumbai. The city cases properly and on a war foot- was not properly treated and that of swine flu patients has caused

Modi must fulfill his vow

Yuva Sena's parent party, the Shiv Sena, rules the Brihanmumbai MuNARENDRA Modi had promised nicipal Corporation, the proposal the citizens of India that he would got quickly cleared there. However, bring down corruption within 100 it ran into resistance in Mantralaya, days of his rule, but the matter still which was then controlled by the remains to be solved. Nine months rival Congress-NCP government. have passed, and still corruption Anyone will agree that Mumbai is a seems to run rampant across the city that never sleeps. Mumbai life country. A thorough and independ- starts at night. One of the victims of ent probe needs to be initiated by the time restrictions were people the government or the Supreme working on double shifts, and the Court to tackle the issue of black Mumbai Police Force, who work money and the well-connected most of the time 24x7. Most cops people involved in it. Modi needs to patrolling the streets have to remain work on his promises and not on his without even a cup of tea throughspeeches. out the night. My only kind piece of — Jubel D’Cruz, Dombivili advice to these night shift cops is that they should control their diet or else we will see all pot-belly cops in the Mumbai police force.

rective measures from public and the police, the robbers are having a field time. Safe road travel is the need of the hour. The number of vehicles on the road is increasing day by day and it is of utmost importance to make arrangements for safe travel in the roads of Navi Mumbai. Police department should play a

have proper, encroachment free, walkable pavements. Then only can pedestrians be prevailed upon not to walk on the roads. Poor drivers get blamed and beaten when peo— C.K. Subramaniam, Sanada ple carelessly walk in front of their cars, deaf and blind to all traffic. And we call ourselves an International city. THE urgent need of the hour is to — N. Yasin, Bandra pivotal role in the planning process of the satellite city. It is high time we take the police department into confidence which will do a world of good.

Where are the footpaths?

Vertical growth of the metropolis

Bravo Maria, Aditya!

— Dr. V. Subramanyan, Thane

— Fayyaz S. Pathan, Dahisar

Marvellous Adelaide victory

Rakesh Maria THE Commissioner of Police, Rakesh Maria deserves to be lauded for clearing the proposal to allow restaurants, bars, pubs to serve all night; and the Yuva Sena president Aditya Thackeray the brainchild behind this proposal. The idea of an open-all-night Mumbai was first floated by Yuva Sena president Aditya Thackeray last year. Since

CONGRATS to Dhoni and his spirited team on sculpting a marvellous win over arch rival Pakistan on Sunday night. Kohli, Raina and Dhawan played brilliantly to score a very respectable total. Our fielding and bowling also seemed a lot better. Our team should should not get complacent with this victory against Pakistan. It has a long way to go. It should play with the same passion and determination and try to score more than 300 runs in each game. Only then will our bowlers l have enough room for containing the opponent. And I wish our team continued success in the remaining matches. — Lakshman Sundar, Vashi

Curb chain snatching IN the recent chain snatching case, Vashi corporator's wife was robbed of her gold chain. Such incidents are happening all over the city since the past five years. With no proper cor-

width of the building and its height and anything beyond that will lead to instability. In view of this it is necessary for the city planners to curb their eagerness to go too vertical and keep the multi-storey structures within safe heights of about 25 floors.

The state govt should encourage development of playgrounds, gardens, planting of more trees and improving quality of life in Mumbai rather than converting it into a 'death chamber' with rampant construction of highrises. THE government's decision to increase the FSI and allow the construction of more highrises to make the city's skyline more attractive may look rosy on paper but is beset with a lot of risk from earthquakes. While it is true that earthquake-resistant designs are available, it needs to be realised that there has got to be a safe upper limit for such structures because recent research in Pennsylvania University by Chris Ror-

res, a mathematician, has shown that very tall multi-storeyed buildings are liable to get tilted during earthquakes even if they are constructed on a floating-type of foundation that will allow them to sway like a ship and will remain tilted even after the vibrations pass off. This will not be a stable condition and can lead to their ultimate collapse. He has pointed out that there has to be an optimum ratio between the base

THE Maharashtra government's proposed new development plan with multi-fold increase in Floor Space Index (FSI) for the city of Mumbai seems ill conceived and would face environmental concerns in the city which has already been converted into an concrete jungle. Also, what good is increase in number of accommodations when it is not matched with increased infrastructure like roads, flyovers, trains, buses which would only congest the city and turn Mumbai into a death chamber where breathing fresh air would be a luxury. The State govt should not be 'Penny wise & pound foolish' and encourage development of playgrounds, gardens & planting more trees and improving quality of life in Mumbai than converting it into an 'death chamber' in our over-enthusiasm to convert the city into an Shanghai or New York. — S.N. Kabra, Goregaon

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Affidavits in HC deny politicians got land cheap for trusts

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ormer Agriculture Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil has denied allegations levelled in a PIL that government land had been allotted to educational institution 'Vikhe Pratisthan' at throwaway prices. Stating that Vikhe Patil was not a trustee of 'Vikhe Pratisthan', the affidavit, filed recently in the Bombay High Court, termed as "baseless" the allegations levelled in the PIL, filed by RTI and social activist Hemant Patil on the basis of a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report. "The land was allotted to this institution in keeping with a government notification of June 21, 1988, which had offered plots at low prices for schools not having playgrounds. No rules have been violated in giving land to Vikhe Pratisthan," the affidavit said. Another former minister Patangrao Kadam, A PROTEST, WITH A DIFFERENCE... Around 250 to 300 physically-challenged persons under the who was among the respondents, had filed an banner of Prahaar Sanghatna conducted a unique protest on Thursday for their various demands by affidavit earlier denying favours received painting and cleaning the Sant Gadge Baba Orphange in the St. George's Hospital. from Maharashtra government in getting land at cheap rates for setting up educational trusts. He said land for his Bharti Vidyapeeth Trust in Pune was obtained from Maharashtra government as per rules and there was no illeEW DELHI: Cracking journalists who claimed to be 17." They used to intrude in gality. "All rules had been strictly followed," down on a suspected independent energy consult- the night, he said. "A trap was the affidavit claimed saying that the PIL's alcase of corporate espionage, ants, and employees of cer- laid and three persons came legations are "false". Delhi Police on Thursday ar- tain petro companies were in an Indigo car near Shastri Kadam's affidavit said that the PIL was "porested two Oil Ministry offi- also said to have been de- Bhawan. Two persons litically motivated" and should be dismissed cials, a Reliance Industries tained for questioning in the alighted and went inside with costs since the allegations were totally (RIL) staffer and two other development that has set off while the third remained sit- "false". middlemen for allegedly leak- sensation in political and cor- ting in the car. After around Meanwhile, the high court asked former ing classified government porate circles. two hours, when the two per- Maharashtra ministers Narayan Rane and documents to energy compaDisclosing details of the sons entered the car, all three Chhagan Bhujbal and some other politicians, nies for money. case, Delhi Police Commis- persons were apprehended," respondents in the same PIL, to file their Following up on the arrests, sioner B S Bassi told PTI that he said. replies by March 9 in response to the PIL raids were conducted at sev- action was taken on a tip off They were identified as which alleged that they had been allotted eral establishments including that two persons along with Lalta Prasad (36), Rakesh land at cheap rates by the government to set a prominent building in Con- their associates were involved Kumar (30) and Raj Kumar up educational trusts. naught Place which houses in "procuring, obtaining and Chaubey (39). Official docuThe direction was given recently by a bench offices of a leading private pe- stealing the official documents were recovered from of Justice Abhay Oka and Anil Memon who troleum firm believed to be ments by trespassing into the them. Sources said that more were hearing the PIL. RIL and it went on late night. offices of Ministry of Petro- arrests are likely in this case, According to the PIL, the CAG report had In a case reminiscent of the leum and Natural Gas at being probed by Crime Br, in alleged that former Chief Minister Vilasrao Spy scandal in mid 80s, some Shastri Bhawan on February the next couple of days. Deshmukh had approved transfer of 24,000

RIL staffer, Oil Min staffers held for corporate spying

By Dr. Mukund Aparajit

t took more than 20 years to broadly accept that mankind is causing global warming with the emission of greenhouse gases. The drastic increase in the emission of CO2 (carbon dioxide) within the last 30 years caused by burning fossil fuels has been identified as the major reason for the change of temperature in the atmosphere. More than 80% of the worldwide energy demand is currently supplied by the fossil fuels coal, oil or gas. It will be impossible to find alternative sources, which could replace fossil fuels in the short or medium term. The energy demand is simply too high. Another issue is the non renewable characteristic of fossil fuels: It took nature millions of years to generate these resources, however we will have used them up within the next decades. Alone the shrinking supply will not make it possible to continue as usual for a longer time.

Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil square metres of land to his Manjra Education Trust, while Patangrao Kadam was allotted nearly 20,000 square metres of land in Pune free of cost for his own educational institute, Bharatiya Vidyapeeth. The PIL alleged that the CAG report had mentioned that Chhagan Bhujbal had been gifted 50,000 square metres of land in Nashik for his educational institute, Mumbai Education Trust (MET). Earlier, the issue was raised in Maharashtra assembly during Congress-NCP rule by BJP MLA Devendra Fadnavis who is currently Maharashtra Chief Minister. He had alleged that the CAG report was intentionally hidden by Maharashtra government to save political leaders. Since Fadnavis had raised the issue, he has also been made a respondent to the petition. The PIL has also made Vilasrao Deshmukh a respondent, alleging that he too had received land at cheap rates to build educational institutions. However, after Deshmukh passed away, his name was dropped.

IT’S TIME TO CHANGE emissions as cause of global warming? Why wasn’t common sense reason enough to act? Why can one still today find people who stick their head in the sand and don’t want to understand what’s going on in the earth’s atmosphere? Why do most people refuse to change their personal behavior voluntary in order to reduce CO2 emissions caused by their activities?

The answer to all these questions is a rather simple one: We believe to be able to control nature instead of trying to arrange ourselves with Nature. This haughtiness is the true main cause of global warming. As matter of fact, some people still believe that technical solutions alone would be sufficient to fight The main cause of global global warming. warming is our treatment of Although we are guest on Earth, Nature. Why have warnings about cli- we behave as if no further visitors mate change been ignored for would arrive after us.. more than 20 years? In addition, our unit of measure Why were ever more scientific is more and more often money evidence demanded to find the only. What has no price tag seems coherence of man-made CO2 to have no value to us anymore/ In

Dr. Mukund Aparajit doing so we mix up economic growth with general well-being and financial income with personal happiness, respectively. There is a loss of value behind these attitudes. We got blind for the true reason of our incarnation on earth:

The ultimate global warming solutions is to behave as part a larger whole Many people between 20 and 65 years seem to live for the one and only purpose of earning as much money as possible in order to be

able to buy as many things as possible. In this light, it is not surprising those discussions about potential solution to fight global warming concentrate on technical measure instead of a fundamental change of our attitude to life in general and to Nature in particular. Someone who respects Nature and regards mankind as a part of a large whole would never dream about using up non-renewable resources in short time nor would this person contaminate the environment with gigantic amounts of pollution. By contrary, someone who respects Nature and regards mankind as a part of larger whole would in all decisions carefully evaluate any effects on nature. The preservation of Nature would be given a very high priority. On this base, it wouldn’t have been possible to deny and ignore global warming for more than 20 years! It’s your personal decision whether you want to be the cause of global warming In this context the question is whether global warming and its

effect will eventually wake up mankind and spark off a change of paradigm. Will we understand this hint of nature to follow the true meaning of life or will we continue to let us manipulate by media and advertisement as sheer and willing consumers in the economic cycle? Will we continue to strive for power, prestige and possessions following the concept ”the more the better” Shall economic growth and an ever increasing personal income continue to be the reason for being here, Beyond everything else? These questions can and must be answered by everyone. It is not primarily a decision of politicians or of the government. Everyone has to make a personal decision. It is in our much own interest to induce fundamental changes in our attitude and behavior towards Nature: Modesty and humility, admiration and respect for all life on Earth instead of arrogance and haughtiness. Let’s emphasize it again: Not the others need to change, we must change ourselves. There are no international treaties or additional national laws required to start changing. We can start to change our consciousness immediately. It is really only about our personal behavior independent of what others do or don’t do. It’s time to change!

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The 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup kicked off in style last week and if you’re about to fly to Australia or New Zealand to watch the upcoming matches, or just want to find out more about the various venues that India will be playing at, Dev Goswami & Anindra Sequeira have the perfect guide for you. They tell you about the host cities and bring you various deals and offers to make the most of if you’re staying in Mumbai

MELBOURNE

>> Melbourne Cricket Ground is located on the banks of the Yarra river

Ground: Melbourne Cricket Ground Matches to be played: South Africa vs India (February 22) and the World Cup Final (March 29) The second-most populated city in Australia, Melbourne is obsessed with the colour black, so an easy way to blend into the city’s culture is to break out your best black tie outfit! The city was once called Batmania — but it’s not because they’re obsessed with Batman. It was named after John Batman, an Australian-born colonist who was one of the city’s founding figures. Melbourne is also where the popular Australian beer Fosters was first brewed. The city is considered to be the sporting capital of Australia — so it’s hardly a surprise that the final is going to be played here.

SpOtS tO viSit l The South Melbourne Market is the perfect place to experience Australian culture. It offers fresh produce, a host of services, restaurants as well as live music. l The oldest public museum in Australia, the National Gallery of Victoria is known for its expansive collection of Australian art, which ranges from Australian Aboriginal artefacts to modern, contemporary art. The famous theft of Pablo Picasso’s The Weeping Woman took place here. l The Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, situated on the banks of the Yarra River, is home to around 10,000 sea creatures. You’ll get to see animals such as sharks, turtles, stingrays, saw-fish, tropical fish and crocodiles.

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Ground: WACA Matches to be played: India vs UAE (February 28) and India vs West Indies (March 6) Known for its fearsome pitch, which is regarded one of the quickest and bounciest in the world, WACA has seen some memorable cricketing battles. The stadium is located in Perth, which is one of the most isolated metropolitan spots in the world. Ever since 1962, the city has come to be known as the City of Light — the term was coined by American astronaut

John Glenn when he observed the brightly-lit city (Perth had deliberately turned on all its lights) during his orbit around earth in the Friendship 7 spacecraft.

SpOtS tO viSit l Kings Park is one of the largest inner-city parks in the world, even beating New York’s Central Park. l The Perth mint is the oldest operating mint in Australia and as part of its guided tour, offers the amazing spectacle of molten gold being poured and transformed into a gold bar. l Rottenest Island, located around 19km off the coast of Perth, has an unbelievable 63 beaches and 20 bays where you can relax, take in the scenery, experience wildlife, swim and snorkel. The island also houses the Wadjemup Lighthouse, which will treat you some unforgettable views of nature and the ocean.

HAMiLtON

Ground: Seddon Park Matches to be played: India vs Ireland (March 10) Once known as Kirikirrio, which means a ‘long stretch of gravel,’ Hamilton is one of the few cities in the world that has

an exact antipodal city (a city on the earth’s surface that is diametrically opposite the first) — Cordoba, Spain. So, if you were to dig a straight tunnel from Hamilton, you’ll come out in Cordoba, Spain! The city is known to experience some of the hottest summers of New Zealand, and is a must-visit if you’re a Lord of the Rings fan — read the box below to find out why.

SpOtS tO viSit l This may not be located close to the stadium, but it is an attraction that you cannot miss out on. A farmland just outside the city houses of the village of Hobitton, which was created specially for the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films. A permanent set, it is open to tourists, and is the closest that you’ll ever get to stepping into the fantasy world. l The Hamilton Gardens are one of the of the most well-known parks in the world, and last year, they won the International Garden Tourism’s Garden of the Year award. The USP of these gardens is that they are divided into paradise, productive, fantasy, cultivar and landscape, which form the five collections that are part of the ‘story of the gardens’ theme that Hamilton Gardens are presented in. continued on pg 14 «

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Ground: Eden Park matches to be played: India vs Zimbabwe (March 14) and Semi-final #1 (March 24) Home to the largest stadium in New Zealand, Auckland is known as the mecca for water sports. In fact, the city is known as the ‘City of Sails’ because of the thousands of yachts that are moored at the harbour — fun fact: it is believed that one in every three people in Auckland own a boat. The city is home to a massive eight-lane harbour bridge, which is one of the few in the world that you can legally climb. And once you’re at the top, don’t worry about climbing back down — simply jump over, as the bridge also operates a 40m bungy jump!

SpotS to vISIt l Auckland is home to several (and we mean several) beaches, which house every kind of activity you can imagine. From relaxing in a cosy, sheltered spot to indulging in water and beach activities and sports, you’ll find a wide variety of options. l The Auckland Art Gallery is the largest art institution in the country and exhibits around 15,000 works.

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VoxPop has introduced a line of themed T-shirts that are inspired by iconic moments from the sport’s history. There are some innovative designs, but we’ve picked this rather patriotic white tee so that you can show your support for the Indian cricket team. Each T-shirt in their cricket-inspired line is available at `599. Price: `599 Where: www.voxpopclothing.com

Another Nike team India shirt, this one is a V-neck version of the official jersey. Pick this up if you don’t want to spend too much while cheering for India. Price: `1,895 Where: Online at Myntra.com and select Nike stores

Sydney

Ground: Sydney Cricket Ground matches to be played: Semi-final #2 (March 26) Home to the historical Sydney Cricket Ground, this city is often confused to be the capital of Australia (that would be Canberra). The city is also known for the Sydney Harbour Bridge (another bridge you can legally climb, but sadly, cannot bungy jump off) and the iconic Sydney Opera House — if all the shells of this building were broken down and joined together, they’d from a perfect sphere. The city, which inexplicably hosts a duck fashion show every year (it’s exactly what you think it is — ducks paraded around in fashionable clothes), also hosted the 2000 Olympics. Melted metal from Australian 1 and 2 cents was used to make the bronze medals for this iconic event.

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ark ARK, at the Courtyard by Marriott in Andheri East, is screening India’s matches at the World Cup starting at 9am. There is an a la carte menu with dishes from around the world. But the main attraction is the lounge’s 9 LCD screens and its drinks offer — it has special beer buckets starting at `1,000 for three beers. Offer: Special beer buckets start at `1,000 for three beers Where: Opposite Sangam Big Cinemas, Andheri (e) Contact: 61369999

dealS and oFFerS In the CIty Disappointed about not making it Down Under to catch all the cricketing action? Well, the various deals and offers being run by establishments in our city will cheer you up!

vICInIa CaFé Bar At Vicinia Café Bar in Kemps Corner, you can enjoy unlimited cocktails and beer at just `999 per person as you watch the

SIp It This official ICC bottle is a nice way to show your love for the game without being too flashy. And it attaches to your kit bag, so you can carry it around easily. Price: `799 Where: HyperCITY

Colaba Social is going cricket crazy this World Cup! They have an offer during the matches where you can get three longest Long Island Ice Teas (LIITs) at `1,200 and any of their breakfast trays at `250. It definitely sounds like a place you should visit doing the World Cup. Offer: Three LIITs at `1,200, any breakfast tray at `250 Where: Apollo Bunder, Colaba Contact: 22828484

l The Bondi beach is one the most popular beaches in the area and offers a number of restaurants, pubs and cafés where you can relax. l The Sydney Observatory is another popular attraction — it features modern telescopic lenses, which will treat you to goosebump-inducing views of the stars.

There are great offers at He Said She Said in Andheri. The bigger your group, the better — if you are 10 people you can avail a 10% discount, and if there are 20 people or more in your group you are entitled to a 20% discount. The restaurant is also offering discounts based on the Indian team’s performance at the World Cup. So you get a 10% discount if Virat Kohli scores a century or if India scores more than 300 runs. And, if an Indian bowler gets a hat-trick, you can choose from either a 10% discount or three shots for the price of two. Offer: Discounts based on Indian team’s performance Where: Veera Desai Road, Andheri (w) Contact: 9022480780

This is the official ICC cap for the 2015 cricket World Cup. Donning in a simple blue and adorned with ‘India’ in orange as well as orange striping on the front, this is an stylish budget option. Price: `699 Where: HyperCITY

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This collared Stadium jersey is part of the 2015 Indian national team kit and is being sold exclusively online by Myntra.com, thanks to their tie-up with Nike. It’s not just something to wear when supporting India at the World Cup, but it’s great for other occasions as well. Price: `3,795 Where: Online at Myntra.com and select Nike stores

World Cup matches from 9am. You can also enjoy great breakfast preparations such as Eggs Benedict and Moroccan Cous Cous. The offer is only valid when World Cup matches are being played. Offer: Unlimited cocktails and beer at `999 per person Where: Kemps Corner Contact: 23681010

the WhIte oWl The White Owl in Lower Parel has a 200-inch display, which it will use to screen select 9am matches with commentary. The establishment also has an offer where you can enjoy a 550ml jar of in-house brew for the price of a 330ml jar. And the brewery and bistro is also introducing a brand new beer called COCO, a dark chocolate porter. Offer:550ml in-house brew for the price of 330ml Where: Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel Contact: 24210231

travel tIpS If you’re heading to either Australia or New Zealand, keep the following tips in mind n Even though it’s currently autumn down under, remember that the Australian sun can be extremely harsh. So, remember to carry sunscreen with an SPF rating of at least 30. Also carry hats and a good pair of sunglasses. n Both countries are known for their scenic beaches. However, make sure that if you venture into the sea, you stay between the red-yellow flags — these flags are meant to demarcate the safest areas for swimming and will keep you safe from rocks and sharks. n Do you love hitch-hiking? Well, then you should know that while hitchhiking is definitely prevalent, legally, certain states such as Victoria and Queensland, prohibit hitch-hiking. New Zealand, on the other

hand, with its friendly population has no such restrictions. n When it comes to travel within Australia, you should plan your itinerary down to the T. Remember that it is a continent with vast stretches of outback that separate cities. Road trips can prove to be expensive, so public transport and inter-city air travel will be a better, cheaper option. n If you’re a foodie and want to indulge in the mouth-watering dishes that like those seen on MasterChef, remember that in most restaurants in Australia, entrées are actually starters, while mains form their entrées. n Australia can prove to be expensive (more so than New Zealand, though that isn’t cheap). So, factor in the cost of everything while planning your trip. A good way to save money is to stay in hostels instead of star hotels, and to drink local brews, which are much cheaper than premium alcohol or even brew from other Australian states.

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After globe-trotting through various film festivals, independent filmmaker Anup Singh’s acclaimed film Qissa is set for a theatrical release. Rohit Pramar caught up with him to talk about his film

n Your film is finally releasing in India. How

>> Anup Singh feels elated on the release of Qissa in India

do you feel? To release Qissa in the country from where the film’s very light and voice rise is an exultant moment for me. Qissa is about the secrets and fragile aspects of our life that we avoid sharing with others. I believe that an audience that remains vulnerable to its inner spirit and is fearless about celebrating life in all its complexity will find that Qissa is as much their story as it’s mine.

« event the LoSt Party at LavaSa, Pune

n What inspired you to make this film?

There is one story that inspired me and has a lot to do with this film. It was told to me by a very old man. During the partition, women would rather jump into wells than risk rape when their villages were attacked. His daughter, barely in her teens, had jumped into a well too and, now, sixty years later, he still dreams about her. He told me that in his dream he sees her in the well, looking up at the sky, waiting for him, her father, to come for her. This story was one of the starting points of Qissa. n How difficult was it to deal with a subject

that is more than 50-years-old? It wasn’t difficult at all. One of the reasons I made Qissa was to see how this cycle of violence today resides even in the most intimate spaces of our family. If we’re unable to be compassionate and respectful

towards the women of our family then what hope can anyone else have? n How was it working with Irrfan Khan and

deepest creative secrets is something that I’ll cherish for all my life. n What’s next for you?

Tisca Chopra? It was one of the most loving and intense experiences of my life. The kind of trust that they placed in me and the tremendous openness with which they gave me complete access into their

I’m working on Lasya, The Gentle Dance, a film that is set on the streets of Mumbai, featuring three female beggar from different generations. The project has already won the Prins Claus award and the CNC award.

ear up for The Lost Party, which will be held in Lavasa next month. The idea is to get people to come together and celebrate life and music. Spread across three stages, music aficionados can enjoy genres such as electronic, acoustic, classic, live concerts, DJ sets, as well as solo and band performances. The purpose is to provide a variety of music and a unique experience. You can also look forward to fun activities such as dodgeball, ping pong and bonfires. Raj Desai, the organizer of The Last Party, says, “The Lost Party is the culmination of art expressed through various mediums. It is a call to the wanderer in you to come and explore the world of creativity. It is an invitation to your soul to get in touch with the frequencies that resonate throughout this universe. You will be raving about it for months" Where Lavasa, Phase II, Pune When March 6-8 Tickets www.bookmyshow.com

« ConCert ed Sheeran

« event aLL thingS niCe wine week 2015

ix-time Grammy nominee, Ed Sheeran is all set to perform in India for the first time, as part of Percept’s Fly Music festival. Ed Sheeran is the man behind stellar songs such as I See fire, from the film The Hobbit’s original soundtrack and other musical hits such as Lego House, Don’t and The A Team. In an effort to bring more international music acts down to the country, Percept is kicking things off with this great show. The opening acts have not been announced yet, but the audience will be privy to an energetic, memorable set by Ed. Book your tickets before they get sold out! When March 1, 4pm onwards Where Mahalaxmi Race Course, Dr E Moses Marg, Mahalaxmi Tickets For more information and to book passes visit www.bookmyshow.com

ll Things Nice is organising the fifth edition of their popular annual event, Wine Week. You can enjoy 30% off on Indian as well as international wines, while gorging on menus that have been specially designed by chefs at 40 participating restaurants. All Things Nice has handpicked a select set of high-end restaurants in the city, where you can choose from over 1,300 different wines at a 30% discount. They have also partnered with Uber, which will provide a free pickup and drop service for the entire week. The festival will start on February 22 and end on February 28 and reservations need to be made in advance in order to avail the offer. Sommelier Nikhil Agarwal of All Things Nice, says, “We’re happy to see the All Things Nice Wine Week in its fifth edition. Wine Week has only become bigger in its endeavor to celebrate wine and food. It allows people to indulge in wine from all over the world and pair it with various cuisines at some of the best restaurants in the city. If you are on the periphery of wine, now is your chance to experience this culture. If you are already passionate about wine this is your chance to indulge in your passion!” When February 22 up to February 28 Where Log onto www.allthingsnice.in to see the list of restaurants Contact 9820698883

>> Ed Sheeran is all set to perform in India for the first time

>> You can enjoy over 1,300 wines at the Wine Week 2015

« event PoP-uP the 7

even talented designers — Nikhil Thampi, Nishka Lulla, Yogesh Chaudhary, Mrinalini Chandra, Eina Ahluwalia, 431-88 by Shweta Kapur, and Hemant & Nandita — will come together to showcase their collections at The 7, a fashion pop-up, which will take place at Cheval Restaurant and Bar. Aastha Sharma, style consultant at The Wardrobist, tells us, “In an endeavour to make luxury fashion approachable and walk-in friendly, The Wardrobist is presenting a selection of the brightest and boldest young minds of the country and their exclusive lines, in a one-day fashion extravaganza.” Nikhil Thampi’s collection will commence with a line up of white structured garments moving into shades of pink — rose, blush and dusty nude; Shakuntala by Mrinalini Chandra will

include elements such as flowers, leaves, insects, monkeys and fish in her collection, which is inspired from the Mahabharata character Skhakuntala; Eina Ahluwalia will showcase her classics as well as her new collection which is called All we need is love; Nishka Lulla’s collection will showcase a pallet of colours in shades of ivory, peach, baby pink and salmon; 431- 88 by Shweta Kapur will use layering to epitomise the hungover state of today’s woman; Surendri by Yogesh Chowdhary is a celebration of love in the Haryanvi summer, and designer-duo Hemant & Nandita will blend contemporary silhouettes with traditional design elements. When February 20, from noon to 1.30am Where Cheval Restaurant and Bar, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Kala Ghoda Contact 40396638

>> Yogesh Chaudhary will be showcasing his collection Surendri at The 7

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MUMBAI | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2015 MUMBAI | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBE72010

WEEKEND PLANNER

FOOD

saturday sun doWners at olive Bar & KitChen This Saturday, you can enjoy a performance by Italian jazz musician Gianni Denitto at Olive Bar & Kitchen’s Saturday Sun Downers, where he will perform an hour-long set with DJ Yohann Jamsandekar. You will also be entitled to deals such as beer buckets (domestic and imported) starting from `900, as well as cocktail buckets such as Long Island Iced Tea and Mojitos, which start from `1,100, exclusive of taxes. Priyanka Dod, national head of marketing at Olive Bar & Kitchen, tells us, “At Olive Bar & Kitchen, we want our guests to enjoy good music, great food and innovative cocktails in a laid-back, but stylish setting. The event brings together some of the best musical acts, with a combination of live music and DJ sets.” When February 28, from 5pm onwards Where Olive Bar & Kitchen, 14, Union Park, Khar (w) Contact 43408229

China ChoWK at asian street KitChen Asian Street Kitchen is celebrating Chinese New Year with China Chowk, an Indo-Chinese food fair, which kicked off this past Wednesday. You can look forward to mouth-watering preparations such as Paneer chilly, Spring Rolls, 3riple Schezwan and Babycorn Tempura. Hotelier Arjun Dhinsa tells us, “China Chowk is our tribute to Chinese New Year. Since the celebration differs from country to country, we are celebrating it in the best way we know how to — by offering our guests a range of popular Asian dishes, most of which were invented in our country.” When Ongoing Where Asian Street Kitchen, Dev Prakash building, chowpatty Contact 23633624, 23623621

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If you get as excited as we do about Mexican food, then you should head to Sancho’s for their special Sunday brunch. The brunch promises an eclectic mix of Mexican flavours and you can enjoy dishes such as the Caldo De Pollo, Chilli Con Carne Tlayudas and Charred Corn and Zucchini Chilaquiles. For dessert, they have their special churros and the Tres Leches. Vikas Seth, executive chef at Sancho’s, tells us, “Sancho’s at Bandra & Colaba bring you a brand new reason to relish Mexican goodness with our new Sunday Brunch special. The menu comprises of an eclectic mix of Mexican flavours that will leave you asking for more.” The brunch is priced at `1,700 per person. When Every Sunday, from 12.30pm to 4pm Where Sancho’s outlets in Colaba and Bandra Contact 67094455 (Bandra), 65552426 (Colaba)

aBstraCtion of poetiCal tunes By dWijen gupta Renowned artist Dwijen Gupta is exhibiting the his latest collection, which features figurative female compositions that portray the unification of women with nature. Dwijen tells us, “My paintings touch the chord of basic difference in human society, where woman are subjugated and deprived of basic needs.” When Up to February 22 Where Artists Centre, Adore House, 1st floor, Kalaghoda, Fort Contact 22845939

neeta lulla’s anniversary sale

KaroKe nights at guppy pop-up The Guppy Pop-Up at Olive in Mahalaxmi has teamed up with Savio D’Sa, who introduced karaoke to India and manages the Indian version of the Karaoke World Championships. Together they will be hosting karaoke nights every Tuesday. Ashwin D’Souza, restaurant manager at The Guppy Pop-Up, tells us, “We’ve strived to bring the best of Japanese culture to Mumbai. Karaoke is one of Japan’s most popular leisure activities, and by introducing it at Guppy, we’re ensuring that our guests have a fun, informal setting in which they can relax and unwind.” When Every Tuesday, from 7.30pm onwards Where The Guppy Pop-Up at Olive Mahalaxmi, Mahalaxmi Race Course, Gate No. 8, K. Khadye Marg Contact 40859595

MaMta vora’s artWorK at Baaya design Mamta Vora will showcase her latest artwork, Back to my Roots, at Baaya Design this weekend. From banyan trees in the courtyards of rural houses to the ethereal sight of the moon in the Rann of Kutch, her paintings portray the essence of villages in Gujarat. Shibani Jain, the founder & CEO of Baaya Design, tells us, “Back to my Roots is a stunning, out-of-the-box collection of paintings, mugs and stoles made from natural dyes and motifs that are inspired by stories of Kutch. The block-printed stoles are a subtle combination of natural colours, and feature eye-catching artwork. The ceramic mugs are quirky and are great to gift your friends or family.” When Up to February 22 Where Baaya Design Store, Raghuvanshi Mills, Lower Parel (w) Contact 6521 0165

As part of the celebrations to mark the 12th anniversary of her store, fashion designer Neeta Lulla is offering discounts of up to 50% on her designer pieces. Neeta tells us, “The anniversary sale includes everything that your wardrobe needs, right from causal tunics to evening anarkalis, cocktail gowns and a wide range of beautiful lehengas, which will suit every occasion.” When Today, from 11am to 8pm Where Neeta Lulla, #6, RNA Classic, SV Road, Santacruz (w) Contact 26055580

TRAVEL

EVENTS opera gala By the syMphony of india

an all-WoMan Band at nCpa Tata Theatre at NCPA brings you Sakhi, a dance and musical show that will narrate the story of womanhood. Several prominent figures who epitomise Indian woman such as Ganga, Saraswati, Durga, Lakshmi, Draupadi, Kunti, Sita, Radha, Meera and Kamali, as well as several courtesans will be staged during this performance. The performance will feature a sixmember band that comprises of Kaushiki Chakraborty (vocal), Nandini Shankar (violin), Debopriya Chatterjee (flute), Bhakti Deshpande (dance), Sawani Talwalkar (tabla) and Mahima Upadhyay (pakhawaj). Debopriya tells us, “Our concept is unique because we maintain purity and stay within the parameters of Indian classical music, while still reaching out to the next generation.” When Tomorrow, 6.30pm onwards Where Tata Theatre, NCPA, Nariman Point Contact 22824567

The Symphony of India will be performing the Operatic Gala, which will feature the works of Verdi, Puccini, Mozart and Wagner. International opera stars such as Carmer, Tosca, Don Giovanni, Turandot and Rigoletto will be performing alongside renowned Russian opera conductor, Yuri Simonov. K.N. Suntook, chairman at NCPA and SOI founder says, “Our Opera Gala will feature excerpts from several well-known operas and we are delighted to associate with internationally-acclaimed opera stars.” When February 21 Where NCPA, NCPA Marg, Nariman Point Contact 22824567

fun With treKurious Trekurious.com is organising some fun events for those who are looking to relax and unwind over the weekend. Their first event will take place at Mango Beach house in Alibaug, and will treat you to a fun, musical experience by the sea as part of their Narwal Paani Music Festival. If you are looking for a unique dining experience, they have just the thing for you — gorge on all the food you can at their Mother of All Feasts, which they have organised along at The Bohri Kitchen. Rukmankan Sivaloganathan, the co-founder and CEO of Trekurious.com, tells us, “Trekurious is all about creating amazing experiences. Showcasing a great home chef (Nafeesa Kapadia from The Bohri Kitchen) at the Mother of Feasts and partnering with Mango Beach House to give people a luxurious option to enjoy the Narwal Paani Music Festival are both great examples of this.” When February 21 (Narwal Paani) and February 22 (Mother of All Feasts) Where Narwal Paani: 103, Village Kihim, Opp. Ekvira Devi Mandir, Off Chondi Naka, Taluka Alibaug. Mother of All Feasts: Cuffe Parade, South Mumbai Contact www.trekurious.com

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Keep it real at puMa

the healing festival

Sportswear brand PUMA, in association with Homegrown, is giving artists an opportunity to have their designs featured on a PUMA T-shirt, which will be launched as part of their Spring Summer ‘15 collection. Comic book experts Appupen, Alok Sharma, Prateek and Tina Thomas will review the entries and select the best design. Issac John, marketing head at PUMA India, tells us, “As a brand, we support creativity. The response to The Legend of the Drawing Board, the event that we hosted at PUMA Social Club, was extremely positive and we thought of taking it one step further. This contest is an opportunity for people to express in comic art.” When Submit entries by February 22 Contact contact@homegrown.co.in, for entries

To celebrate health and wellness, The Spiritual Company is organising a unique Healing Festival, which includes sessions on child management and welfare and will introduce the concept of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). You can also expect to get involved with workshops that focus on healthy eating and natural self healing techniques. Prasad Karmarkar, the founder of The Spiritual Company and a Reiki Grandmaster, tells us, “The Healing Festival aims to provide natural remedies for emotional imbalance in our lives. Most of the techniques at festival can be learnt and practised at home and all the workshops will focus on recharging your mind, body and spirit.” When February 21 to 22 Where 001, A Wing, Ground Floor, Ruby House, J K Sawant Street, Dadar (w) Contact 24382626

aCting and CoMedy WorKshops By divya palat If you’re interested in acting or in stand-up comedy, check out the Acting 201 or Xtreme IMPS courses, which are being organised by theatre expert Divya Palat. The acting workshop, which is priced at `8,000, will include a series of monologues/ scenes that will focus on accents, characterisation and creation. Divya tells us, “Xtreme Imps is the perfect course for those who want to push the envelope in comedy. It’s about sketches, stand-up and about the ability to make people laugh. The course is hilarious, interactive and a lot of fun, with a fabulous finale!” The Xtreme IMPS course is priced at `5,000. When Ongoing, from 7pm onwards Where Miniland School, 3rd floor Breach Candy Contact www.divyapalat.com

Wine and dine at phillip island Spend the weekend at Phillip Island and raise a toast to its bounties with the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival. The festival will include the renowned Regional Worlds Longest Lunch in Rhyll, which will serve a special hand-crafted menu at The Foreshore Bar and Restaurant. Diners will be seated at a long table by the waterfront and can indulge in fresh local produce and complimentary wine from Rhyll’s Purple Hen Winery. Celia Ho, regional manager of south and southeast Asia at Tourism Victoria, tells us, “The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival (MFWF) is an iconic annual event which highlights the food culture of Melbourne. MFWF showcases new frontiers of flavours in some of Victoria’s most spectacular locations.” When March 13 Where Rhyll Foreshore Bar and Restaurant, Rhyll Contact www.visitphillipisland.com/event/regional-worlds-longestlunch-philip-island

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MUMBAI | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2015

The hunT is over! Two new websites — JupiterShoes.com and PlutoShoes.com — promise to be a boon for those who’s shoe sizes are larger or smaller than regular. Dev Goswami logs on to both websites and tells you what to expect

ou walk into a footwear store and a pair of bright, red pumps catches your eye. As you look around for a store employee so that you can ask him to fetch you a pair in your size, you’re hoping that unlike every other shoe shop in town, at least this one will have your size. However, once you give the employee your size, it’s the same story all over again — you’re told that the design in question is, unfortunately unavailable in your size. And, after asking what you will get in your size, you’re taken to a small corner of the store that displays boring, outdated designs that you wouldn’t be caught dead in. Fortunately, this is not a situation that I can relate to, since my foot size falls just under the ‘average’ range. However, I know of people who face this problem every time they’re shopping for shoes and for them, there is finally an avenue to consider... well, almost. JupiterShoes.com and PlutoShoes.com are two new websites that cater to those who have particularly large or small feet. Both websites are designed similarly, and are almost identical, barring a few minor features such as the colour theme and fonts. Both websites are also currently offering a ‘`2,000 off on sign up’ deal, which sounds tempting, but the excitement is offset by the prices on JupiterShoes’ collection for women — `2,000-`5,295 (except one pair for `799). The men’s collection is priced at a regular range between `1,290 and `9,999. The prices on PlutoShoes range from `2,195 to `4,500 for women and between `990 and `1,795 (which is very affordable!) for men. PlutoShoes offers sizes ranging from UK size 2-7 for men and Euro size 31-36 for women, while JupiterShoes has sizes that range from UK size 10-15 for men and Euro size 40-45 for women. Before I started browsing through the websites, I had

« New lauNches

The crickeT Book NoTeBook from whysoserious.co.iN

World Cup fever has gripped the nation, and quirky online portal, Whysoserious.co.in has released yet another one of their quirky products — a World Cup Special Cricket book. Designed by The Bicycleman & The Geek Company, the fun notebook has a hard bound cover, with commercial break illustrations at regular intervals, along with a number of runs mentioned on each page. You can also track the score with their special scoreboard, and a special set of instructions is available that explains how to play book cricket. Sounds fun, doesn’t it?! Where www.whysoserious.co.in Price `899

>> This (above) is what the homepage of JupiterShoes.com looks like — but, none of the attractive designs you see here are actually part of their catalogue

vowed to put my scepticism aside. But, it hit me with full force when I discovered that JupiterShoes had absolutely no options for men’s size 15 and just 11 pairs for size 14. And, sure enough, when I checked PlutoShoes’ women’s collection they had no options for either size 31 or size 36, which is actually one of the most easily available sizes in Indian shoe shops. Now, this wouldn’t have mattered if it was a normal shoe store or website, but it seems like a cruel joke when two websites dedicated to providing options for large or tiny feet don’t have anything to display for sizes deemed too large or too small. Another aspect that I found both websites to be lacking in was variety, especially among the men’s collection. Even though I wasn’t actively looking to buy anything, there wasn’t a single style that caught my attention. JupiterShoes had a decent collection of sport shoes for men, but their range of formal shoes was unimpressive. The women’s collection on both websites fared much better, with a decent variety to pick from. However, on PlutoShoes, there seemed to be a particular fondness for a wooden effect and dull gold shade, and apart from a few silver wedges, they have no other options to choose from for women. And, you’re looking to get your hands on heels that are your size, you’re going to log off disappointed, because you won’t find them here. Overall, the concept is exciting, but the execution is tardy. From the limited options that they do have, none are eyecatching and so, neither website impressed me. If your foot size is out of the ordinary spectrum, do check out the websites. But, I can’t promise that you’ll find anything worth picking up. Where www.jupitershoes.com & www.plutoshoes.com

EmbraCE THIS LuxurY Looking to beat the blues and treat yourself to some luxury? Head to the newly renovated Kaya Kalp – The Spa at ITC Grand Central in Parel, says Yamini Walia

f you’ve been to the ITC Grand Central, you’re probably already familiar with the hotel’s grand interiors and magnificent setup. Staying true to the opulent ambiance is the newly renovated Kaya Kalp — The Spa. Since the words Kaya Kalp translate to rejuvenation of the mind, body and soul, I knew that I was in for a treat as soon as I walked in. In a city like Mumbai, most of us have absolutely no time to relax or pamper ourselves, but all you have to do is spend an hour at Kaya Kalp and you will feel rejuvenated. The moment I entered the spa, I felt completely disconnected from the outer world, which is one of the first things that helps you to relax. The décor inside is subtle, but definitely indulgent. Kaya Kalp offers several treatments, ranging from exotic body treatments and relaxing massages to ancient Ayurvedic rituals. They also offer several beauty essentials such as facials, eye treatments and hair/scalp treatments. I chose to try the Kaya Kalp Signature Massage (`3,750, plus taxes), which promised to relieve me of muscle tension, with the application of just the right amount of pressure. The aroma-therapeutic massage incorporates several essential oils and uses a blend of ingredients such as Mysore sandalwood, lime & ginger and eucalyptus & black pepper. The delightful aroma that envelops the spa room will make you feel as if you’ve walked into a haven of peace and tranquillity. My massage began with my

>> Head to Kaya Kalp — The Spa to experience luxury

therapist treating me to a pleasing foot massage and then moving on to the full body massage. The relaxing treatment lasted for an hour and by the end of it, I felt completely uplifted and energised. Apart from soothing your senses, the Signature Massage also detoxifies you and relieves your body of any kind of stress. However, since the treatment involves the use of oil, you will be required to shower after the massage is over, so it can be time-consuming. But, those 60 minutes of pure bliss will leave you feeling like it’s been time well spent.

The creators of the spa have put a lot of thought into making make you feel comfortable and at ease. At the spa, you can leave your sorrows behind and focus on pampering yourself. I felt instantly rejuvenated and definitely can’t think of a better place to re-energise my mind, body and soul. Where Kaya Kalp — The Spa, 287, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Road, ITC Grand Central, Parel Contact 24101010

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MUMBAI | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2015

A SLICE

OF ART Indulge… Cakes, Chocolates & More combines a passion for painting and baking. Rhea Dhanbhoora tells you about a sweet treat that you’re going to want to admire before you eat

MExICAn MAGIC Asado is a charming new eatery promising Latin-American food (including but not limited to Mexican fare) that quickly became one of Dev Goswami’s favourites across the city — after just one meal! Read on to find out why

ave you ever been caught up in conversation as you’re walking into a restaurant or a bar, only to be struck silent the minute you enter and take in your surroundings? If so, you’ll understand how I felt when I strolled into Asado, which replaced the much-missed Bembos burger joint. I couldn’t hold a conversation any longer and it wasn’t because of dark décor that made me watch my step, or loud music that rendered the conversation at hand moot. It’s because even if you remember Bembos — you will not recognise this space at all. The interesting, unique décor demands undivided attention, leaving you awestruck as you follow the cobblestoned pathway from the floor to the painted pathways on the wall, survey the street lamposts, see the lights strung above your head and catch a glimpse of hand-painted locals peeking out of window shutters that are placed on the walls. Their indoor seating area is filled with hand painted murals and Latin American street scenes. The attention to detail means that even the air conditioners are painted over, which provides a sense of continuity that I was left marvelling at as I sipped on my Latin Sour (`550), a more potent take on the traditional whiskey sour that also includes brandy and red wine. My dining companion tried the delicious Goonery Goo (`600), which was the best drink of the night, with a hearty touch of port blending perfectly with dark rum and fruit juices. The beer and rumbased Chilcano (`550) was another favourite, with a hint of spice and a refreshing fizz. We started our meal with their Mexican Seafood Soup (`475). Perfectly flavoured, with abundant servings of seafood that include crab, it’s a mustorder. The Caramelised Pork Belly Salad

>> While the outdoor seating area is pretty, step inside to see some spectacular Latin American streets handpainted on the wall

(`525) was also delicious. The crispy pork was heavenly and its caramelised flavour was perfectly balanced by the tart dressing. From their starters, we chose Crispy Calamari (`385), which was well-prepared, but nothing exceptional and the Chicken & Dates Antichuco (`425), with bacon. The latter is the perfect dish to try if you’re new to Mexican or Latin American food, but with the large variety of meat on offer (including an exorbitantly priced dish with Brazilian beef), I would recommend skipping the chicken. The Cheese Dates & Nuts Empanda (`325), which we tried next, was a big hit with my dining companion, but it’s an acquired taste. The Pork Ribs (`900) were the star of the night — I’m still drooling over the mere thought of them. Melt-in-your-mouth and coated with the just the right amount of sauce, they were well-barbecued. But, beware, you’re going to be tempted to stuff yourself with more than you can eat! The Edamame Truffle Risotto (`849) was

another hit; so much so that even though I am not big on risotto, I polished off half — half, because I was still full from the ribs. We finished our dinner with the Mexican classic Tres Leches (`375), which was the perfect way to end our meal. Asado impressed me on all counts. It immediately raises expectations and manages to fulfil them through your meal. The prices are very high, but while the drinks are slightly overpriced, you won’t resent them as much for being heavy-on-the-pocket if you stick to the food. With friendly staff and some gorgeous décor, you can tell that you’re paying a little extra for the unique experience you will have here. We’re eager to go back already! Where Asado, Manorama Chambers, SV Road, Near Bandra Talkies, Bandra (w) Alcohol Yes (pint of beer: `325 onwards) Meal for two `4,000 Contact 65686666

hin black lines veined across the glossy top. The colours stared at me, perfectly blended, and reminiscent of a window in an old, glass house. I could have been staring at a sheet of stained glass — so, of course, I had to poke my finger in, just to check. A gooey, sticky ganache was lifted off the top of the massive, layered cake, which was decorated to resemble (you guessed it) stained glass. Yes, a cake with a stunning design, created by Bhavna Bhayani. I had trouble carrying it and when I dug in, I realised it wasn’t because of my scrawny arms but because of the layers sandwiched together. As someone who bakes, the first thing that impressed me even before I tasted it was how well all those layers were held up together, without being dry and cardboard-like. It wasn’t flimsy; each slice could be cut into the perfect triangle and eaten without damaging most of the tall layered look. After admiring it for a while and then swirling the buttercream around, just to see how it blended in (the icing is made well enough to set and hold its own, so while the cake may slip and slide, your design won’t), and sneaking a swipe of ganache, I got down to slicing and digging in. It passed my no-gelatine test, it didn’t taste like a ready-mix and although it was strawberry-flavoured, the mousse-like texture in between the layers reminded me of coffee bite toffees — not that I’m complaining. I wouldn’t go so far as to say it was a stellar cake; the icing was a little too sweet and the cake was good, but not something I’d rave about. However, I know how important it is to set everything so that the icing and design takes centre stage and all things considered, the cake passed the taste test. I was also pleasantly surprised that it was eggless, which is a good thing. Bhavna’s creations run around a yellow, purple, red, orange, green and blue hue palette, which makes sense with her floral subjects. While at `1,000 per kg it’s not overpriced, don’t kid yourself into thinking that you can order less than 2kg. Like most decorated cakes, the bigger it is, the more room there is for the artwork. If you want the creation to look great, go ahead and order one that’s around 6-8 inches tall, and will weigh around 4-5kg. Bhavna also conducts classes, so if you think you’re ready to put your artistic skills to the test… you know who to call! >> Bhavna’s painted cakes stand at heights as dizzying as 8 feet tall!

Where 4, Devang Building, Dadabhai Cross Road No. 3, Near Parle Glucose Flyover, Vile-Parle (w) Contact indulgetreat@gmail.com/ 9821901740/ 9664600941

Afternoon Despatch & Courier Special

Happy New year… iN Feb!?

rust me when I say this — there is no better cure for jetlag than a day (or two!) in Hong Kong. Likening this bustling, chaotic, vertiginous, megacity to an energy-boosting drug wouldn’t be far off the mark. And that’s on a normal day! Now, take the aforementioned hyperboles and multiply them a thousand times. Yes, that’s exactly how Hong Kong feels during the annual, three-day Chinese New Year celebrations, also known as the Spring Festival. This year, according to the Chinese lunisolar calendar, is the year of the goat, and everywhere I turn there are people screaming out lusty greetings of kung hei fat choi!, which means “Happy New Year!” in the local Cantonese dialect — all kitted out in red and gold, which are the festival’s ‘lucky’ colours.

Pics courtesy: Hong Kong Tourism Board

Today, as Hong Kong ushers in Chinese New Year, with 2015 dedicated to the ‘Goat,’ Raul Dias joins in the raucous festivities that take place all over the dynamic island city

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HK ICONS For a fun hop-on, hop-off tour of Hong Kong, book a spot on the Big Bus tours, which offer commentary in 10 languages — including Hindi. Another Hong Kong icon, the Star Ferry, links the main Hong Kong Island piers of both Central and Wan Chai to Kowloon on the other side of the Victoria Harbour, for just $1.50 HKD (`12) for kids and $2.50 HKD (`20) for adults!

LIgHTS, CAmErA, ACTION! The realisation that the Cathay Pacific International Chinese New Year Night Parade is the Holy Grail of all things Chinese New Year-esque in Hong Kong, dawned on me the minute I caught hordes of camera/ smartphone/ iPad-toting locals and tourists alike make a beeline for Tsim Sha Tsui. To use its much-loved abbreviation, TST, located on the Kowloon side of Hong Kong city, is a fun, noisy area that boasts of attractions such as the Avenue of Stars, Kowloon Park, and the snazzy Golden Mile of Nathan Road. Winding its way from the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza and proceeding along Canton, Haiphong, Nathan and Salisbury roads, finally finishing at the Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel and Towers, the parade is a bevy of colours, sounds and sensations hitherto unknown by most. Replete with dozens of floats and tableaux. atop which hundreds of performing groups, bands and dragon dances do their thing, the parade is a great way to kick off the festivities. Later in the evening, I visited the Hong Kong Cultural Centre and the Clock Tower, also in Tsim Sha Tsui at the Victorial Harbourfront, for the spectacular Pulse 3D Light Show. This show combines audio and video with laser lights to bring you an extravaganza that will leave you spellbound and wanting more.

THE JOy-LuCK CLub… Like most locals in Hong Kong, one of the first things that I did to ring in the second day of the New Year festivities was to pay a visit to the Che Kung Temple, in the city’s New Territories’ Sha Tin neighbourhood, to seek a year full of good luck and fortune. The temple was originally built three centuries ago in a desperate move to stop an epidemic that was spreading across the Sha Tin area. According to legend, the epidemic began to subside on the day that construction was completed. The structure that one sees today was erected in 1993, to accommodate the increasing number of worshippers

>> The International Commerce Centre is the tallest building in the city and is the latest addition to its skyline during Che Kung’s festival, which takes place on the second day of the Chinese New Year. A giant statue of Che Kung can be found at the altar in the main worship hall, while the main altar is also flanked by a huge drum and bell. Next to this is a fanbladed wheel of fortune, which the faithful believe will bring good luck when spun three times. Needing all the luck in the world, I did just that and dissolved into the thronging crowds.

TrEE OF wISHES Still in the New Territories, but this time in the Tai Po neck of the woods, I trudged up the path to score some more karmic candy — a.k.a. wishes — at the Lam Tsuen Wishing Trees. In the past, I was told that during the festivals, villagers would throw joss paper into these two trees and make wishes. The higher the branch the joss paper landed on, the more likely it was that the wish would come true. People from all over Hong Kong still come here in droves to wish for things during festivals; however, as it’s not just local villagers hoping to try their luck in the trees anymore, measures have been taken to protect the wishing trees from being buried in an avalanche of paper! So, wishes today are made more neatly by tying the joss paper to nearby wooden racks or imitation trees. A tad disappointed not to have the opportunity to toss my joss paper at the real McCoy, I fervently prayed that the faux trees were just as efficient at granting wishes as their real counterparts.

EAT. PrAy. SHOvE!! Ravenous after all that divine intervention, I satiated my hunger pangs with some typically Cantonese edible goodies such as succulent roast goose and some char siu (BBQ pork) filled rice noodle rolls called Cheung Fun, from carts that line the Sham Shui Po neighbourhood. For dessert, I decided to go festive as I chowed down on the virtual smorgasbord of sweets and confectionaries that are made only during Chinese New Year, such as nian gao (sweet steamed pudding), bo lo bao (pineapple buns) and lotus seed paste dumplings. Braving the retail therapy junkies on a militant quest for New Year discounts, I moved towards the shopping havens of the three famous Mong Kok markets. The silks and jewellery paradise Stanley Market and the Ladies’ Market for clothing and cosmetics are first two. The third is the antiques and the home décor ‘Disneyland’, Cat Street, where you can not only buy some Feng Shui-friendly paraphernalia for friends back home, but also have your face-fortune read out by a rheumy-eyed octogenarian.

uP AbOvE THE wOrLd One of the best ways to see Hong Kong, is from way up above. Confused? Don’t be! Inaugurated in late 2014, the 60 metres-tall Hong Kong Observation Wheel is the city’s newest attraction. Located on the Central Harbourfront, the wheel is the perfect place to see the daily 8pm Symphony of Lights light and sound show at the Tsim Sha Tsui

waterfront. But for, another ‘up in the clouds’ moment, head up to Sky100. This 360° indoor observation deck on the 100th floor of the International Commerce Centre in Kowloon — the tallest building in the city — is another new city attraction that promises to leave you spellbound — that is, if you aren’t already by the riot that is Chinese New Year — Hong Kong style. Kung hei fat choi!

FACT FILE n Travelling: There are daily, direct flights from Mumbai to Hong Kong on airlines such as Air India, Cathay Pacific and Jet Airways. Travel, within Hong Kong and to surrounding islands and territories is easy and affordable, thanks to its efficient transport system that is linked by road, rail and sea. No visas are needed for Indians to travel to Hong Kong. n When to visit: While Hong Kong is famous for being a destination worthy of visiting all year round, the cooler months between November and March are perfect for a trip, especially during the months of February and March (depends on the Chinese calendar) when the city celebrates the Chinese New Year with pomp and vigour! n Accommodation: Hong Kong has an excellent selection of hotels to suit all budgets and tastes. Some of the best value-for-money options are: * The Excelsior Hong Kong (www.mandarinoriental.com) * Metropark Hotel Mongkok (www.metroparkhotelmongkok.com) * Upper House Hotel (www.upperhouse.com)

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In the world of eunuchs

Sunshine Rise Productions (Anshuman Kishore Singh and Seema Singh)'s second show Code Red is the most talked about. The producer takes extra effort with the story. The producer duo's first show 'Bhanwar' is on air now on Sony. In Code Red's 'Awaaz', the next story is on an eunuch. A10-year-old boy, Rohan goes missing from his school and his parents run helter-skelter looking for him. It was his grandfather who was to have picked him up from school but did not find him there that fateful afternoon when he went to pick him up. The parents file a complaint at the local police station, and the mother of the child, Devki, flares up

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at her in-laws, blaming them for the lapse. Reporter Kabir is at the police station for some work of his and notices all this. Elsewhere, a child of a similar age is seen being taken into a dingy, seedy ‘galli’ of Mumbai suburb by a eunuch, Manju. The child is scared and nervous as he witnesses at close quarters the life of the eunuchs in this shabby and

Framed by an ex-partner for a murder he did not commit, Tobey Marshall, a financially struggling custom-car builder and streetracer, spends two years in jail thinking about one moment. Fresh out of prison he reacquires the fastest car his workshop ever built and sold, and seeks to enter a secretive and extremely high-stakes race known as The DeLeon. His purpose; redemption, recognition from the world of racing and to solve his problems. Yet all this fades in comparison to his driving reason. Revenge. Above all, revenge. This is a story about love, redemption, revenge and motor oil all swirled together, but above all; It’s a story about fast, fast cars. Star M ovi es, 9 p.m.

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CID has never failed to surprise its audience by showcasing cases which are full of twists and turns. This week once again CID team is all ready to shock its audience with their case. The story centres on a set of mysterious magicians who come in strange and colourful disguises to a posh party to mesmerise the guests with their work. They do a body-floating magic trick on a guest by the name of Pritam. All seems to be going well when suddenly the party comes to an end. Pritam returns dead from the sky and the magicians too go missing. Parallel to this, a man is found dead in the warehouse and the investigation by the CID team links it to the magician. The CID team gets in a full fledge investigation to solve this trail of the mystery magicians and their motive behind selective killing. Sony T V, 10 p.m.

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In tonight’s episode of Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat, we will see Sushim influencing Bindusara against Ashoka. Bindusara decides to punish Ashoka and just then Dharma tells Bindusara to listen to Ashoka’s side of the story as well. But when asked Ashoka remains quiet. However, Chanakya shows Bindusara the marks on Ashoka’s body which were given to him by Sushim. On the other hand, Helena is plotting to kill Chanakya and Ashoka because both of them are Bindusara’s strengths. Col or s, 9 p.m.

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WILDEST MIDDLE EAST on Animal Planet celebrates the Middle East’s most secret and incredible locations and its mysterious wildlife. Tune into this magnificent show and experience the wildest corners of this region where you will find nothing, and where the natural world is fighting a constant battle to survive in an ever-changing world. From Turkey, to Arabia, and from Iran, to Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan, the show captures the awesome cinematic range of the Middle East. An imal Plan et, 8 p.m.

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The mothers are all geared up for Vihaan and Aarushi’s marriage, Dadi on the other hand tries by all means to put Aarushi down owing to the differences that the two families have. The lovers are scared that the truth about impressing mothers being staged will come out before the marriage materializes. Will Vihaan and Aarushi’s love win over all the other factors? Zee T V, 10 p.m.

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remote locations in the U.S. and around the world for a 48-hour journey of a lifetime. The celebrities who will be partnered oneon-one with Grylls in their own stand-alone episodes include actor Zac Efron, actor-director Ben Stiller, actor Channing Tatum, NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, actor Tom Arnold and MSNBC anchor Tamron Hall. Each of the celebrities endures the harsh wilderness in high-octane, action-based and empowering journeys spread over six remote locations. Di scover y, 9 p.m.

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Matthew, now an Army officer, is fighting at the Battle of the Somme. He speaks of returning to Downton during his leave, which is coming soon. However, he tells the family that he is now engaged to Miss Lavinia Swire. When Lady Mary finds out, she attempts to hide her dismay and tells the other ladies that a Sir Richard Carlisle, a newspaper mogul known more for expediency than ethics, is coming to visit. However, when alone with Anna, she breaks down at the news of Matthew’s engagement. Meanwhile the servants are preparing for a benefit concert to help fund the local hospital. Star World , 9 p.m.

MOVIES OF THE DAY

The Earth was ravaged by the Formics, an alien race seemingly determined to destroy humanity. Seventy years later, the people of Earth remain banded together to prevent their own annihilation from this technologically superior alien species. Ender Wiggin, a quiet but brilliant boy, may become the savior of the human race. He is separated from his beloved sister and his terrifying brother and brought to battle school in orbit around earth. He will be tested and honed into an empathetic killer who begins to despise what he does as he learns to fight in hopes of saving Earth and his family. HBO, 11.15 p.m .

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE III

IMF agent Ethan Hunt has given up field work to train agents instead, because he is seeing someone, Julia whom he wants to marry and live a normal life with. But his friend, Billy Musgrave, an IMF big wig informs that an agent he trained is being held by an arms dealer. Ethan decides to rescue her and does but because of a dead man’s switch that was implanted in her, she is killed by remote. When Ethan returns, high ranking IMF man, Brassel chastises both Ethan and Musgrave for their actions. Ethan decides to go off book and bring the arms dealer in. But before leaving he marries Julia. Zee Studio, 9 p.m.

SHOOTOUT AT WADALA

This movie is a prequel to the hit Shootout at Lokhandwala. The film dramatizes the first-ever registered encounter by Mumbai police, where gangster Manya Surve was shot dead. A conscientious college student Manohar Surve alias Manya Surve is wrongly accused of murder. Post his jail break, he attempts to take over the Mumbai mafia. Does he succeed? Or does he succumb to the law? Max, 9 p.m.

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Sheriff Owens is a man who has resigned himself to a life of fighting what little crime takes place in sleepy border town Sommerton Junction after leaving his LAPD post following a bungled operation that left him wracked with failure and defeat after his partner was crippled. After a spectacular escape from an FBI

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shady part of the metropolis. The subinspector shocks everyone when he reveals how he too is an eunuch, and had fought his way to glory. The episode goes on air on March 21.

Commendable milestone

Actor Shashank Vyas who is better known as Jagya from 'Balika Badhu' is a happy man as his show recently completed the landmark of 1,800 episodes. Talking about his experience working in the show Shashank says, "1,800 episodes is a milestone when I was cutting the cake I

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Bhim Singh is a domineering father and husband. He lives a fairly wealthy lifestyle with his wife, and a somewhat submissive son, Kishan. He gets Kishan to marry a simple and plain-looking woman named Chanda, much to Kishan’s chagrin and reluctance. After the marriage, Kishan goes to Bombay to look for employment, and soon finds one. When he returns home to visit his “ailing” mother, his father instructs him to take Chanda with him to Bombay, as her rightful place is with Kishan. Kishan agrees to do so. Upon arrival in Bombay, Chanda is shocked to find out that Kishan is married to an attractive woman by the name of Radha. Zee Classi c, 9 p.m .

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taught me everything about acting and I am still learning." So far Shashank has shared the screen with many heroines in 'Balika Badhu' and is still counting. As he adds, "I have worked with Pratyusha Banerjee, Anjum Farooki, Roop Durgapal, Toral Rasputra, Aasiya Kazi and Sargun Mehta. I am very friendly with my female co-stars and also with my male co-stars. I find myself lucky that I have not been linked up with anyone from the show. Me and my character Jagya are emotional when it comes to girls but in real life Shashank is a one woman man. I am a sincere guy but I am not a serious guy. I also have my own fun moments in life and I am not as serious as everyone assumes."

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TOP VIEW It (railway fare reduction) will not be done. Fares are already low and government is giving subsidy.

Manoj Sinha, Minister of State for Railways BUSINESS BRIEFS Crompton Greaves To Demerge Consumer Products Biz

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NSE India: CNX Nifty — Daily Market Report for: Thursday (February 20, 2015) (Based on the activity of the previous trading day) by Dominic Rebello

REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY: The Nifty rose substantially on Thursday (February 19, 2015) a net 26.20 points (0.30%) and closed at the 8895 point level. The market opened up with a gap at the 8883 points level. It then declined into the red and turned into a range bound movement until 1.45 p.m. The index then declined further and registered the day’s low at the 8794 points level at 2.06 p.m. The index then rose sharply into the green and registered the day’s high at the 8913 points level at 3.20 p.m. and then turned into a range bound movement until closing at the day. The Nifty moved in a range of 119 points and closed just below the psychologically important 8900 points level. Sentiment was mixed and amongst the 50 Nifty stocks 22 were gainers, while 28 stocks closed in the red. Substantial buying was witnessed in metal and capital goods stocks.

Is above its 25-day average (at 8716) Positive. Is above its 200-day average (at 7955) Positive.

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 8608 points level. The next support is at the 8509 points level. Resistance Levels The immediate main resistance is at the 8989 points level. Pivot Point Analysis: For intra-day traders the support and resistance levels are calculated according to the pivot point theory and are: Pivot point = 8868 (This is the level where the trend is TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: likely to change during intra-day). Volume: Support (1) = 8822. Volume (Qty shares) decreased 9.76%. This change is Support (2) = 8719. moderate and indicates a moderate participation by Resistance (1) = 8941. investors. Resistance (2) = 8987. Market Breadth: Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was negative. Amongst all the traded stocks, 681 were gainers, 763 were losers and 40 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 60 level and is now rising (positive if it continues).

MACD Indicator: The MACD is above zero and is rising (positive if it continues). It has crossed above its 9-day Average (positive and a buy signal).

OUTLOOK FOR TODAY: On Japanese candlestick patterns the index has formed a doji pattern. This indicates indecisiveness amongst investors. The next candle formation will confirm whether the bias is towards the buy or sell side of the market. However, the index is above its 5, 15, 25 and 200 day moving averages. Further, the 5 day moving average is above the 15 day moving average. Moreover, the velocity parameters too indicate strength. All these indicate a positive bias and the possibility of a further upmove unfolding. 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 rising while the Market Index is rising, which indicates that the present up trend is increasing in strength. Moving Averages (Trend Indicators) The index: Is above its 5-day average (at 8818) Positive. Is above its 15-day average (at 8748) 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.

Crompton Greaves (CG) yesterday said its board has decided to fully demerge its consumer products business."The Board has now reconsidered and approved the contours of the proposed demerger and decided to implement a 100 per cent demerger of the consumer products business, such that the shareholding pattern of the resulting consumer company shall mirror the shareholding pattern of CG," the company said in a BSE filing. In July 2014, the company's Board proposed to demerge its consumer products business unit into a separate listed entity. The Board believes that such a demerger will create better growth opportunities for its two large but significantly different businesses - power, industrial and automation which is a B2B business, and the consumer products business which is B2C, the filing said.

Videocon Launches Wi-Fi Enabled AC Range

Videocon yesterday unveiled its first ever Wi-Fi AC range for the Indian market. The new ACs can be controlled from anywhere in the world using a smartphone app. The new range is a futuristic approach for the brand and is a move towards Videocon’s vision of building a global market for the connected consumer devices. Unveiling the range and elaborating on the new age technology, Akshay Dhoot, Videocon’s young and visionary technocrat said, “Videocon is committed to bringing the latest technology at a great value to all its customers, and the launch of the new Wi-Fi AC range is another step in the right direction. With a vision for connected homes, we at Videocon applied out of the box thinking to create an AC with a revolutionary technology allowing it to be controlled using a smartphone. We hope to keep delighting our customers with the most innovative technology by adding premium value to our products.”

Godrej Properties Ties Up With Snapdeal

Godrej Properties Ltd. (GPL) (BSE scrip id: GODREJPRP), the real estate development arm of the Godrej Group, has announced a partnership with Snapdeal.com, India’s largest online marketplace through which it will offer online booking of its real estate projects. GPL already offers customers the ability to book properties online through its own website and has added this additional sales channel to further enhance customer access. This new tie up offers customers increased flexibility and unique offers at the time of booking. Says Girish Shah, EVP, Marketing & Sales, Godrej Properties, “We are happy to have tied up with Snapdeal and look forward to a long term relationship that will benefit customers immensely. Our aim is to strategically enhance our sales channels while offering our customers greater ease and convenience."

Kalyani Group Announces JV With Rafael

The Pune based Kalyani Group and Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. Yesterday announced formation of a Joint Venture company in India. The JV will be a 51:49 partnership, an initiative in line with the 'Make in India' policy of the Government, Kalyani Group and Rafael said in a statement. It would enable the development and production of high end technology systems within the country, including a wide range of technologies and systems, like missile technology, Remote Weapon Systems and Advanced Armour Solutions, they said. The announcement was made at the five-day Asia's premier air show "Aero India 2015" being held at the Yelahanka Air base of IAF on city outskirts since yesterday.

Gold, Silver Rebound On Marriage Season Demand

Gold prices recovered by Rs 95 to Rs 27,285 per 10 grams at the bullion market yesterday on emergence of buying by jewellers to meet wedding season demand amid a firm global trend. Silver followed suit and rebounded by Rs 200 to Rs 37,400 per kg on increased offtake by industrial units and coin makers. Bullion traders said apart from fresh buying by jewellers, a firming global trend mainly supported the upside in the precious metals. Globally, gold in Singapore rose 0.4% to USD 1,217.78 an ounce after minutes from the Federal Reserve’s January meeting signaled many officials were inclined to keep interest rates near record lows for longer. Silver also rose 0.8% to USD 16.63 an ounce.

BROKERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS Religare calls a ‘Buy’ on Ambuja Cement CMP: Rs. 265

Target: Rs. 295

Emkay calls a ‘Buy’ on KSK Energy CMP: Rs. 84

Target: Rs. 148

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Branding Spends To Rise On Social Media NEWS FLASH

Sensex extends gains for the 7th day, ends higher by 142 points IndusInd Bank to raise upto Rs 2000 cr via bonds and NCDs Rules for mines auction to be readied by May Greece asks EU for six-month loan extension 2015 could witness up to 1,500 phone launches BRICS bank should be operational by August 2016.

About 90% of organisations reached out in an E&Y study are planning to spend as much as 15% of their annual marketing budget exclusively on social media By A Business Reporter

ith the popularity and expanding reach of social media, around 90% of Indian brands plan to spend up to 15% of their annual marketing budget exclusively on social media, says an Ernst and Young (EY) study. "Companies and brands have significantly increased their social media spends even as they find it challenging to measure the effectiveness of their social media engagements," says an EY's Social Media Marketing India Trends Study. It further said: "About 90% of organisations reached out to in this

study are planning to spend as much as 15% of their annual marketing budget exclusively on social media, up from 78% organisations in 2013." Commenting on the study, EY Partner and Customer Practice Leader (India), Advisory Services, Dinesh Mishra said: "It is our observation that while brands have invested financially and in processes, there is a need for holistic customer engagement and strong community building strategies through the use of social media." He said through this study EY reached out to India's top social and digital savvy brands from the third quarter of 2014 to

January 2015. The study analyses how Indian marketers and organisations have been using various social media platforms and how they go about tracking the performance of their social media initiatives, it added. The study pointed out that brands across industries have realised the significance of social media and its peculiar demands and focused on current and emerging social media platforms, how companies evaluate, strategise and deploy investments in social media, how social-savvy brands measure success and the outlook of social media marketing.

Jindal Power, Hindalco Win Coal Blocks By A Business Reporter

indal Power Ltd has bagged two coal mines in Chhattisgarh for an estimated Rs 1,679 crore, while Aditya Birla group-firm Hindalco Industries won a block there for estimated Rs 14,858.9 crore, taking the total number of mines won by the companies so far to 15. Coal Secretary Anil Swarup tweeted, "Gare Palma 4/2&3 goes at 108". Sources said it has been won by Jindal Power. A senior Coal Ministry official said: "Gare Palma IV/5 mine was won by Hindaco Industries at Rs 3,502 per tonne today. The mine

was put on offer yesterday and the bidding for the block lasted for over 12 hours." The companies which were vying for Gare Palma IV/2 and IV/3 mines included Adani Power Maharashtra, D B Power, GMR Chhattisgarh Energy Ltd, Jindal Power Ltd, Jindal India Thermal Power Ltd, JSW Energy Ltd, KSK Mahanadi Power Company Ltd, Reliance Geothermal Power Pvt Ltd and Sesa Sterlite, reports PTI. The companies in the race for Gare Palma IV/5 mine included Ambuja Cements, BALCO, Hindalco and Monnet Ispat & Energy Ltd. The bidding for Bicharpur mine is still underway. The companies in

MF Investments In Software Stocks Surge To Rs 35,000 Cr By A Business Reporter

ontinuing with the bullish stance on software stocks, mutual fund managers raised their exposure in the sector to a historic high of over Rs 35,000 crore in January this year. In comparison, investment in software stocks was at Rs 27,772 crore in January 2014. MFs collect funds from various investors for investing in securities

Elder Pharma Forays Into Nasal Inhaler Segment By A Business Reporter

lder Pharmaceuticals has announced that it has expanded its Solo range of OTC products with the launch of Solo range of inhalers for nasal congestion. The Solo basket comprises of Solo Rub, a pain balm, Solo Cough Drops and Solo lozenges for throat soothening. With an eye on the rural markets, the company is also launching these products in smaller sizes and has earmarked a budget of Rs 25 crore for promotional activities.

such as stocks, bonds, money market instruments and similar assets. Their investments in software stocks stood at Rs 35,463 crore as on January 31, 2014, accounting for 9.97 per cent of their total equity assets under management (AUM) of Rs 3.55 lakh crore, according to data available with SEBI. The previous high was in November last year when investments in the sector stood at Rs 34,674 crore. "We have a positive view on the IT or software sector... this sector is amongst the most attractive," HSBC Global Asset Management India CEO Puneet Chaddha said. "Listed Indian software companies are showing strong traction in revenue growth and are gaining market share from their US competitors due to their efficiency gain and cost optimisation initiatives. "Finally, the valuation of Indian software companies looks relatively cheaper as compared to their high level of profitability," he added. Software was the second most preferred sector, after banking, with an exposure of Rs 76,000 crore. Besides, pharmaceuticals have an exposure of Rs 24,366 crore, auto (23,178 crore) and finance (Rs 21,993 crore).

the race for the block includes ACC Ltd, Hindalco Industries, Hindustan Zinc, Jaypee Cement Corp, Monnet Ispat & Energy, OCL India Ltd Ltd and UltraTech Cement Ltd. States, including Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and West Bengal, are set to get over Rs 50,000 crore from the coal blocks sold in the ongoing auction, sources said. The total number of blocks sold so far is 15. The government is auctioning the coal blocks after the Supreme Court cancelled allocation of 204 mines in September last year. It has put 19 mines on block in the first tranche. GMR Chhattisgarh Energy, Reliance Cement, Sunflag Iron and Steel, Jaiprakash Associates and BALCO are among the companies that have bagged coal mines so far in the auction. Gare Palma IV-5 mine has estimated extractable reserves of 42.43 MT, while Gare Palma IV 2&3 together have extractable coal reserves of 155.49 MT. The government has put on offer 19 coal blocks in first lot. The last day for the auction of mines in the first tranche is February 22.

India’s Road Transport Efficiency Highly Deficient By A Business Reporter

ndia's “road logistics capacity and efficiency is a significant impediment in the Indian manufacturing story. With the existing razor thin margins in manufacturing and an increasingly complex supply chain, the inefficiencies in India's road logistics represent a very steep uphill climb” says a just released study, "Outlook on Road Logistics for Finished Vehicles",conducted by Roland Berger Strategy Consultants (RB),. Using Europe Union (EU) as a benchmark, the study establishes the need for renewed focus needed on logistics in India. 10 out of the 20 top performing economies in terms of logistics are in EU, which is a result of a pragmatic approach taken decades back, including initiatives on quality of roads, intermodal connectivity, reduction on red tape and investments in R&D. The EU is further pressing its advantage with the launch of "Zero to Ten" strategy which includes Euro 250 Bn investment in capacity and Euro 6 Bn in R&D specifically for transportation. The report reveals that of the current road networks in India, only a miniscule 0.02% can be utilized for high speed transport. The total length of expressways in India is approximately 1,000 km while China has a staggering 74,000 km. Moreover, the average truck speed of 30 km/h is significantly slower than the global average of 70 km/h,which directly impacts delivery time and hence costs. Add to this, the current structure of toll collection, state border crossing procedures and driver harassment, leads to further inefficiency in road logistics. Speaking on the findings of this report, Dr. Wilfried Aulbur, Managing Partner at Roland Berger Strategy Consultants commented, “India should follow the European

example to build a competitive auto road logistics capability that is built with long term aspirations. Continuous investment in improving infrastructure is the key to augment capacity and service speeds significantly.” The report also indicates that40% of Indian logistics market is automotive related (inbound and outbound), of which 85% is based on road transportation. It further delves into the growing disparity between the demand for road logistics for finished vehicles and the pace of road development projects. For example, road transportation comprises a large part of logistics for finished vehicles in India and the robust growth expected in the Indian automotive sector. The RB study forecasts the overall growth in volumes for automotive sales is expected to be approximately 12.1% by FY 2020 in contrast to the 2.8% growth rate that currently exists for road network expansion, indicating a clear mismatch between the growth rate of sales of vehicles and the roads needed for transporting them. Roland Berger’s analysis suggests that currently the OEMs in India are spending approximately 2% more in their transportation costs compared to other Asian economies. RB recommends OEMs to revisit their business model for logistics to improve their performance within the current road infrastructure. For the government, implementation of an integrated logistics plan for India is key for building a competitive automotive road logistics capability for India. There is a need for sketching out a long term plan for 2030 instead of a shorter term plan for 2020, incorporating future projections of population growth, migration patterns, GDP and industrial production.

Kishore Kumar loved watching ‘horror movies’ at night: Leena

out with memoirs on her iconic husband Kishore-da. “Since lakhs of his loyal fans are curious to know more about him, I am planning a sentimental tribute to my ‘late’ husband in the form of a book-cum-DVD. It will divulge little known facets of KK (Kishore). Like he would get sound sleep after watching ‘horror movies’ at night. Some of his detractors spread false rumours that he was eccentric, stingy and money-minded. On the contrary, he had a benevolent heart of gold and even sang free-of-charge sometimes. For Rajesh Khanna’s home-production ‘Alag Alag’ , KK had refused to take his singing fees,” insists Leena who will also share some rare photographs and amazing anecdotes. “Only I know that KK was such a chivalrous lover-boy and caring husKishore Kumar with wife Leena Chandavarkar-Ganguly band that he went out of his way to woo me. Whenever I faced a crisis or By Chaitanya Padukone ji, whom I highly respect. Besides, I tragedy he was always my emotional admire and envy him, because even anchor who mentored me,” she sighs. ormer Bollywood diva and leg- at the age of 92 years, he is so active, Incidentally, madame Ganguly’s endary genius Kishore Kumar’s witty and fighting fit. Actually, I even caller tune is the yesteryear Kishorewife Leena Chandavarkar-Gan- wanted to ask him the ‘raaz’ behind da song ‘Gham Ka Fasaana’ (‘Manguly sporting tinted glasses, has sud- his good health. What happened on chali’) “ That’s because I denly found herself in the media glare, stage was merely a spontaneous, keep on tunefully rethanks to warm overtures by veteran fond gesture, is all I can say,” counpeating in my voice legal luminary Ram Jethmalani. ters the soft-spoken actress who is in ‘Achha Jee’ in that KK Reacted the unruffled madame her early 60s. solo song and it gives Leena, “It was an honour to receive The versatile Leena who loves to me a ‘high’, that he is the Lifetime Achievement ‘Hum Log’ sing, is also a prolific lyricist. As part singing it, only for me,” Award for my contribution to Hindi of her ambitious agenda, the ‘Main she breaks into a films, from the eminent Jethmalani- Sunder Hoon’ heroine plans to come wistful smile.

Amy to pair up with Akshay ‘I

' actress Amy Jackson is all set to make a comeback to Bollywood after a gap of three years with Akshay Kumarstarrer 'Singh Is Bling'. The 23-year-old British model, who made her Bollywood debut in 2012 film 'Ekk Deewana Tha', will now be seen in the Prabhudeva-directed film to be coproduced by Akshay and Ashvini Yardi. "Welcome aboard @iamAmyJackson. Guys give a warm welcome to

our lady Bling. #SinghIsBliing," Yardi posted on Twitter. After making her debut in Bollywood, Amy shifted to southern film industry and starred in 'Thaandavam' and 'Yevadu' before appearing in Shankar's Tamil romantic-thriller 'I'. 'Singh Is Bling' will be Akshay's reunion with Prabhudheva after 'Rowdy Rathore'.

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Govinda’s second innings with ‘Abhinay Chakra’! The complete vaudeville entertainer and star Govinda who was lying low for quite a while has staged a wonderful return to the box office with critically appreciated films like ‘Kill Dil’ and ‘Happy Ending’ and now he is all set to return as a solo hero with his home production ‘Abhinay Chakra’. We caught up with Chi Chi as he is fondly known in the industry to know the latest about him. This is what he said to Sandeep Hattangadi.

You garnered a lot of appreciation for ‘Kill Dil’ and ‘Happy Ending’. Yes. I am thankful to God that I was appreciated but I would have been happier if they had done more business at the box office than what they did. Tell us something about your forthcoming movie, Anurag Basu’s ‘Jagaa Jasoos’. Yes. I am playing an important character in the film and there is not an iota of truth that I am no longer in the film. I am very much in the film.

What about ‘Hey Bro’? It’s just a guest appearance for my good friend Ganesh Acharya who is producing the film and also acting in it. Tell us something about your home production ‘Abhinay Chakra’? The film is directed by Deepankar

Senapati and I play a daredevil cop in it; I am waiting for the first copy to be out. I will be promoting the film in a big way. There is debutant Richa Sharma opposite me in the film who has won the coveted title of Mrs World. What went wrong between you and good friend David Dhawan? I am no longer keen to work with David and I can’t say anything much on this subject.

Your daughter Narmaada now known as Tina is making her debut ? She is starring in the Sameep Kang directed comedy ‘Second Hand Husband’, which also stars Punjabi super star Gippy Aggarwal and ace veteran Dharmendra jee and I hope Tina gets a good performance oriented role in the film. We certainly hope for Chi Chi and Tina’s sake that ‘Second Hand Husband’ clicks at the box office!

‘Dum Laga Ke Haisha’ has its heart in right place: Maneesh Sharma ‘Band Baaja Baaraat’ director Maneesh Sharma, who is turning producer with '90s love story ‘Dum Laga Ke Haisha’, says the Ayushmann Khurrana-Bhumi Pednekar starrer has its heart and soul in the right place.

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he biggest strength of 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha' is that it has been made with a lot of honesty. It is a charming love story of this mismatched couple -- a loser and his over-sized wife. The story has its heart and soul in the right place," Maneesh told PTI in an interview. The Yash Raj Films' project has been written and directed by Sharat Kataria and hits theatres on February 27. The 'Shuddh Desi Romance' director says Sharat's story has a very strong nostalgia attached to it.

"There was a reason to set the story in Haridwar and in the '90s when Kumar Sanu was one of the biggest musical stars. There is no one who is not familiar with that world. It has a great nostalgia attached to it and this is why people have responded so warmly to the trailers. It is a special film for all of us," he says. Maneesh found actress Parineeti Chopra from YRF's marketing division and this time he found his leading lady from the casting de-

partment of the studio. "Bhumi is the assistant of our casting director Shanoo Sharma. Bhumi has met every actor at the studio. When her name came up for Sandhya's role, Shanoo was very excited. She broke the news to her. But yes, it is quite a turnaround. She was looking to cast in the film and now she is playing the lead," he says. The producer feels it is Ayushmann's best work so far. "The actors today are very experimental. They don't want to stick to a particular image that has worked for them in the past. I think it is Ayushmann's finest performance." It is Maneesh's first independent production venture under YRF and the director says it was the quickest film to get a go ahead from the banner.

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hen Queen was released last year, the character of Rani, the sheltered Delhi girl who is ditched at her wedding and decides to go on her honeymoon alone, was unlike anything Hindi films had seen in a while. Rani travels, meets people, has adventures no really scary or unpleasant experience— which gave her story a fairy tale touch. Still, for Bollywood she was revolutionary, a young woman who gets over her own fears and emerges a more confident and wise woman, who will never fit into the homemaking, kitty-partying lifestyle expected of a married woman in her social circle. But, when Jean-Marc Vallee Wild comes along, with Reese Witherspoon giving a career best, Oscar-nominated performance, you realise with a twinge, that when it comes to creating unique parts for women, Hollywood is way ahead. There is still the inbuilt sexism that keeps out woman over a certain age – only Meryl Streep is beyond slotting— and forces pre-determined appearance and body-type guidelines on to actresses, so that anyone who doesn’t conform has to struggle to keep a foothold in the industry. Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed, the film is by the director who made the heartwrenching Dallas Buyers Club for which Matthew McConaughey transformed himself. Reese Witherspoon and

‘DDLJ’ has its final run at Maratha Mandir B

ollywood’s cult love story ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’, which has been running uninterrupted at the Maratha Mandir theatre in Mumbai Central for more than a thousand weeks, screened its final show yesterday. The film, which starred Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Amrish Puri, Anupam Kher, Farida Jalal, Satish Shah and others, was screened at 9:15 am yesterday for the last time at the theatre. Sources claim that while the theatre management was happy to continue the film for as long as it continued to draw in the audiences, it was mutually decided to end the film’s historic and record breaking run owing to logistical issues of the cinemahall staff having to work long hours to accommodate an additional early morning show. DDLJ’s 1009-week uninterrupted run makes it the longest running film in the history of Indian cinema, a record previously held by 1975 blockbuster ‘Sholay’ which ran in Mumbai’s Minerva theatre for five years.

Reese Witherspoon in the Hollywood movie Wild

Cheryl Strayed are listed as proWild is about an emotionducers, which is perhaps why it ally fragile woman who, after was possible to make the film the death of her mother and with minimal compromises. the break-up of her marriage, decides on a whim to take a 1,100 mile hike through mostly rugged terrain. She strapped on an oversized rucksack on to her back and set out, without having an idea about what was in store on the journey. As Strayed wrote in her book, “I hadn’t factored in my lack of fitness, nor the genuine rigors of the trail, until I was on it.” Yet, no one who undertakes such a journey can emerge unchanged or unscathed by it.” Deepa Gahlot “The film, perhaps because

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it is a true story, does not turn into a fairy tale. The character goes through all physical, mental, emotional, sexual crises that she comes across on the way. As Justin Chang’s review in Variety Magazine commented, the “insistence on presenting their protagonist as a fully formed sexual being is one of the film’s most refreshing qualities, and the truest mark of its fidelity to its ardent and lusty source material. As an attractive woman in her 20s traveling alone, Cheryl is acutely aware that every strange man she encounters is a potential predator — whether it’s the kind farm worker (W. Earl Brown) who offers her a hot meal and shower, or the fellow traveler who turns out to be a very real threat. But Cheryl is neither a passive victim nor a saint, and in a film of quietly understated moments that often prove more impressive than the whole, few are as telling as the one where she casually spies on a male hiker (Kevin Rankin) emerging nude from a dip in the river — a rare example of the female gaze at work in American movies.” It will take Bollywood a while to catch up!

Kareena reveals her dieting secrets! K

areena Kapoor Khan, who is known for having one of the best bodies in Bollywood, recently revealed her dieting secrets while at an event related to an ice-cream brand that she endorses. Talking about her diet, Kareena said that her secret is to maintain a strict diet throughout the week and give in to her cravings only on weekends. Bebo, as she is

popularly known, added that she has a sweet tooth with a special weakness for chocolates and the only time she indulges her sweet tooth is on the weekends. Incidentally, Kareena was the one who had made ‘size zero’ fashionable in Bollywood. Kareena will be next seen in ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ opposite Salman Khan and in ‘Udta Punjab’, which stars her ex, Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt.

Anushka Sharma and (inset) Navdeep Singh

‘NH10’ about friction between different Indias: Navdeep Singh

irector Navdeep Singh, best known for his impressive debut ‘Manorama Six Feet Under’, is back with Anushka Sharma-starrer ‘NH10’ which, he says, is a dark and gripping tale about the struggle between different Indias. “It is very dark but at the same time a very gripping and compelling watch. There are many Indias in this country. There are different realities to a city and they all co-exist but they don’t know each other. When they accidentally meet, sometimes in bad circumstances, there is friction, a struggle. ‘NH10’ talks about this friction,” Navdeep told PTI. ‘Manorama Six Feet Under’, a critically acclaimed murder mystery starring Abhay Deol and Gul Panag, somehow escaped viewers’ radar when it first released seven years ago but has since acquired a cult status. Ask him about his delayed follow up, Navdeep admits that things did not pan out

well following his debut. “There were many, many false starts. I was to do ‘Basra’ but that did not take off and then I was doing another film called ‘Rock the Shaadi’. We shot some of it but then it got stalled. “It has been seven years but every person has a journey. It has also to do with the kind of films you want to make. If you want to make a big commercial film or have made something big then things become easier. You get only this much petrol on critical acclaim,” he says. Produced by Eros International, Phantom Films and Clean Slate Films, ‘NH10’, also starring Neil Bhoopalam and Darshan Kumar besides Anushka, is scheduled to release on March 6. The story revolves around a young upper middle class couple Meera and Arjun, driving to a well-earned weekend getaway. But their road trip goes awry when they decide to step into a fight between some villagers.

Kriti Sanon lauds Mumbai getting its nightlife back M

aharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has recently agreed to Aditya Thackeray’s proposal to revive the night life of Mumbai and have 24x7 restaurants, bars and entertainment joints. Kriti Sanon has lauded the authorities for their positive move for Mum-

It’s a very progressive move by the government and something that youth wanted for a while. It makes our city very much like any global metropolis. Kriti Sanon

bai city which is considered to be the entertainment capital of India. Says Kriti, “It’s a very progressive move by the government and something that youth wanted for a while. It makes our city very much like any global metropolis. I myself am not that much of a party person but I firmly believe that after a long week of hard work people deserve to have a relaxed evening without having deadline issues. Authorities have placed their faith in us and now we should also spare a thought about enjoying responsibly.” Kriti will be next seen in ‘Farzi’ opposite Shahid Kapoor and Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 916

ENIGMA CODE 916 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 Monopolise the bath? Nonsense (7) 5 Petrol for taxi, a sandwich for the driver - and the chap who pays for it all (3-4) 9 Served when the best people come to tea? (5,4) 10 Concession about a Lad's introduction in Shropshire once (5) 11 One's as can stray at times (7) 12 One object of retirement (7) 13 Cocktail for a platinum blonde? (5,4) 15 Pays to be in possession for a time (5) 17 Poets start drinking in pubs (5) 19 When vehicle is given a jerk with you in it, it's distressing (9) 22 Somehow obtain a large number of plants (7) 25 Angus! No! No! Early odds left in convent (7) 26 All right, a mixed type of creature (5) 27 Any one can explode with irritation (9) 28 Comes out East and joins up (7) 29 Not all will be pleased a testy fellow calms down (7) DOWN: 1 Horse was upset by cutter (4-3) 2 Guard reading orders with little hesitation (9) 3 It can even be part of a sleeveless garment (7) 4 Option at toss leads to sharp initial advantage (4,5) 5 What you have here, we hear, are for hanging hammocks (5) 6 Thumb is used to stir it in medicine (7) 7 "As You Like It" for the actor? (2-3) 8 That would seem to be just about the RIP of possessions (7) 14 Any singer might display such wishful thoughts! (9) 16 Heartbreak for Royal Navy to return to, maybe avoidable (6,3) 17 Be-bop wildly about a half hour for

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The Clue: Rot or putrefy

T SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S ENIGMA CODE DRIVES, VERSED, DIVIDE, RESIDE, DESIRE, DERIVE,DERIDE

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MATH PYRAMID 916 top gagman (3,4) 18 Decline to join evil top man (7) 20 Wealthy doctor and needy eccentric (7)

21 Modesty spending a year in baking scones (7) 23 Business deal (5) 24 An order form, perhaps (5)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS: 8 Rigour, 9 Aix, 10 Loud, 11 Discipline, 12 Whim, 13 Specie, 16 Bespoken, 17 Upwards, 18 Squiffy, 22 Flea bite, 25 Annexe, 26 Warp, 27 Splashdown, 30 Dupe, 31 Low, 32 Darken. DOWN: 1 Mimi, 2 Bosc, 3 Drop-head, 4 Marimba, 5 Excess, 6 Slow motion, 7 Futile, 14 Pop, 15 Crab apples, 19 Quayside, 20 Fix, 21 Mellows, 23 Lead up, 24 Insult, 28 Dory, 29 Wren.

QUICK CROSS 916

ACROSS: 1. Greek porticos 6. ___ firma 7. All in Germany 8. Valleys 9. Composition

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. All the world's a ___ ... 2. Narrates 3. Heraldic borders 4. Amphitheater 5. Impertinent

MATHDOKU 916

HIDATO 916

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

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

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BIRTHDAY FORECAST: The year begins with a respite from past tensions. If you have been misunderstood at work you are going back in circulation and are very much in demand too. Businessmen will be planning trips abroad to follow up work and also to sign fresh proposals. Financially, this is a very rewarding year. However, difficulties at home amongst family members could be upsetting. BABIES BORN TODAY: Will be good looking, well built, with attractive lips, eyes, healthy and long lived. Will like good food, especially well presented. Honest, sincere with good leadership qualities. Humane and kind but discerning about whom to extend help. Good business acumen, a career in banking, government or even a creative field in the media will lead to gains. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): You will take advantage of some of the new offers you receive. Those who are self-employed or involved in trading will carry out successful dealings. You may prefer working in familiar surroundings to finish your assignment. Your schedule plan may have to be postponed. An intimate friend may seek your advice on a personal matter.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): Manage your own affairs at work rather than depend on others. Check out every phase of your work for there could be a tendency to make silly mistakes in your anxiety to get ahead quickly. You Have a way with people and will be making ample use of this quality with people you meet today.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): Do not be in rush to conclude a new contract. You need to scrutinize each and every aspect, including its viability. It seems someone is trying to pass on a liability giving you false assurances of quick gains. It would be better to stick to routine activities at this juncture. Most things in your life are going along smoothly but personal relationships cause tension. Your mate or beloved could have a problem. Try to give things a more personal touch.

CANCER (June 21 - July 21): You are doing well in your career and profession. Yet a feeling of unease creeps in. This is just a passing phase. Bide your time. An interesting proposal from out-of- town may need a trip. Wait until you receive a more concrete offer. Do not show your anxiety. Your attitude may puzzle a person who is ardently drawn to you. Perhaps it has not struck you at all. Discreet damage control is needed.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): Your career will get a boost with the offer of a prestigious assignment. You will have to be tactful when discussing money with close associates. A sale transaction may yield the gains you had envisaged. Some good changes around the home will be pleasing. Social activities will grow and you will make lots of friends, quite a few being members of the opposite sex.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): Work conditions will continue to be favorable. Financially a rewarding time and colleagues will be helpful and supportive. Artistic and creative pursuits will bring recognition. An outing or social get-together could be more tiring than you imagined. Someone you have wanted to meet will walk into your life today. Handle the situation with dignity and you will make a good friend.

LEO (July 22 - August 21): Before taking up any new responsibility or assignment, consider your situation in all respects so that you can face it with confidence. With your ability and forbearance you have already achieved a good deal. Be careful in dealing with matters regarding estate/property belonging to the family. Handle relationships with tact.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): You are in a situation where you are forced to take a decision, as it cannot be put off further. Though the immediate outcome is not encouraging, in the long run you are bound to gain by the decision taken. There are no material losses but you may be feeling emotionally low this evening. Cheer up, you are just feeling low and sorry for yourself quite unnecessarily. AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): You will encounter some problems at work. Before you get rattled and voice your discomfort wait until the afternoon for matters to resolve them self. In your eagerness to find a solution quick you could create further confusion for yourself in the bargain. You find that togetherness with your mate or beloved lackluster. Being depressed or bored with the way life is could be part of the problem.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): You are advised not to rush into taking a major decision concerning your work, or location. Maintain status quo for the time being. You have worked hard and done well for yourself. People will go out of their way to be nice to you. Meeting will be a great success. Those in love will be making plans for the future and the single could meet a person with whom they strike an instant rapport.

CAPRICORN (December 21 January 19): You can look forward to making new alliances in fresh business ventures, which are bound to come your way. Those working independently or as consultants will sign a prestigious contract. An offer for a partnership or a joint venture in a certain deal is worth considering. You will be able to maintain happy, harmonious relations with competence and tact. Some will form new friendships though they could be suspect.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20): You may be able to grab a prestigious deal in spite of tough competition. It is time to get the help of those who you can trust to see you through. With your capacity for managing things successfully you may be given charge of organizing an important event in your organization. If unattached you will soon get involved in a romantic affair, which has the making of a lasting association. Some get a marriage proposal.

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QUICK CROSSWORD 5206 ACROSS: 4 A regular musical beat or succession of notes (6) 7 Sri Lanka's Marvan ____ (8) 8 Soul (6) 10 Tropical fruit (5) 13 Sediment or dregs (4) 14 Internal as a prefix? (4) 15 __ et mon droit (4) 16 Terminate or cancel (3) 17 Apply heat to food; to prepare food (4) 19 Regulation (4) 21 Capital of Karnataka (9) 23 Skillful or talented (4) 24 Dull resonant sound (4) 26 Incorporated, in short (3) 27 Blunted, unimaginative or insensible (4) 29 Lateral leader (4) 32 Become smaller (4) 33 Go with the flow (5) 34 Retards or procrastinates (6) 35 Most importantly (5,3) 36 Harden, turn into bone (6)

DOWN: 1 The sort of vessel you will find on a river or canal (5) 2 The physical unit of capacitance measured in coulombs per volt (5) 3 India's holy city (4) 4 Currency of India (5) 5 Fashion designer Saint Laurent (4) 6 Compassionate (6) 9 Nerve cell (6) 11 And for the German (3) 12 Related to the voice (5) 13 Friendly, affectionate (7) 15 ___ eat ___ : ruthless competition (same word)? (3) 16 It follows ka in the Spanish alphabet (3)

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SUDOKU 2392 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: N equals E

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

18 At some unspecified time, in a 25 Male sheep (3) 28 Retract (5) manner of speaking? (3,3) 30 Mideast nation (5) 20 Persuaded or induced (5) 31 European country (5) 21 TV World News Service (3) 32 Dry watercourse (4) 22 Laughing out loud, acronym? (3) 33 Thomas __ Edison (4) 23 Exasperates or infuriates (6) SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD ACROSS: 1 Octroi, 5 Tac, 8 Oner, 9 Chip, 10 Unkind, 11 Aurobindo, 13 Avon, 15 Lop, 16 Vingt, 17 Admen, 20 Get, 22 Aid, 23 Horse, 24 Leg it, 26 Neb, 27 Shul, 28 Rajasthan, 31 Reaped, 32 Jape, 33 Nuke, 34 Dei, 35 Spurns. DOWN: 1 Ocular, 2 Takeover, 3 Oona, 4 Indulge, 5 Troop, 6 CCII, 7 Kindled, 12 Rot, 14 Nits, 18 Dais, 19 Mithapur, 20 Got away, 21 Debarks, 24 Leh, 25 Blades, 26 Ntini, 29 Awed, 30 Neep.

IRREGULAR SUDOKU 2211 To solve an Irregular Sudoku puzzle, every digit must appear once in: Each of the vertical columns Each of the horizontal rows Each of the regions

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION : In all recorded history there has not been one economist who has had to worry about where the next meal would come from.

Afternoon WORD MINE

How many words of four or more letters can you make from the letters shown in today’s puzzle? In making a word, each letter may be used once only. Each word must contain the letter at the top of the pyramid. There should be at least one nine letter word. Plurals, foreign words and proper names are not allowed. Today’s ratings: 11 average; 13 good; 15 outstanding. YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: ashen, haste, hasten, HASTINESS, hate, heat, heist, hint, hiss, sash, shiest, shin, shine, stash, than, then, thin.

HEATHCLIFF

Yesterday’s

PALLIKAL, CHINAPPA SET UP ALLINDIAN SEMIFINAL IN TORONTO

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oronto: Indian squash hierarchy will be put to the test in the semi-finals of the Granite Open when the country's top two players Dipika Pallikal and Joshana Chinappa meet for a place in the final of the WSA International 25 event here.

Third seed Pallikal packed off former world number two Jenny Duncalf in five gruelling games yesterday night to set up an exciting semifinal with Chinappa. Seventh seed Chinappa produced the unexpected clash after upsetting second-seeded Australian Rachael Grinham 11-1, 11-8, 11-6 in 23 minutes. The former world number one and world champion from Queensland was taken to five games in the opening

Dipika Pallikal and [L] Joshna Chinappa. round. "Playing Rachael is always hard," said Chinappa, the world No.21 from Chennai. "I felt that she didn't play her usual game today. I am quite glad to have won in three." Pallikal, also from Chennai,

was fully extended by England's Duncalf before beating the No.5 seed 11-8, 9-11, 11-6, 7-11, 13-11 in 75 minutes. "Really happy to win," said a delighted 23-year-old Pallikal later. "Jen played really well today. I knew I had to stick

in there and play the rallies out. "When I was match ball down, I told myself to play the rallies out and stay in there for as long as it takes. And that really helped." There will be English interest in the other semi-final where newly-crowned British National champion SarahJane Perry takes on top seed Amanda Sobhy. Perry, the fourth seed from Kenilworth, was taken to four games by Line Hansen before overcoming the unseeded Dane 11-5, 12-10, 9-11, 11-5. "I started well but as the match went on Line found more and more shots," explained 24-year-old Perry. "She was slotting anything I left loose. "After she took the third, I knew I had to get back in front and try and control the pace. Thankfully it worked and I'm really pleased to be through to the semis." Sobhy, the 21-year-old world No.10 from the USA who has taken time off from her final year studies at Harvard University to defend her Granite title, beat Malaysia's Delia Arnold 11-6, 11-3, 11-8. Quarter-finals: [1] Amanda Sobhy (USA) bt Delia Arnold (MAS) 11-6, 11-3, 11-8 (25m), [4] SarahJane Perry (ENG) bt Line Hansen (DEN) 11-5, 12-10, 9-11, 11-5

SPORTS

Delhi in tatters against Mumbai

Cuttack: Mumbai pace spearhead Shardul Thakur once again struck early to leave Delhi in tatters at 110 for four in their 440-run chase on Day 4 of the cricket Ranji Trophy quarterfinals, here today. After opener Akhil Hedwarkar's 161-run marathon knock, which took Mumbai to 450 in the second innings, the Aditya Tare-led side tore into the Delhi top-order with Shardul, who had bagged five wickets in the first innings, picking up 2 scalps till now. Resuming on their overnight score of 367 for seven, Mumbai were helped with hard-working partnership's in the end as Shardul (20)and Harmeet Singh (30) contributed with valuable knocks. Left-arm spinner Manan Sharma was the most impressive Delhi bowler with 4 wickets in his 30 overs with an economy rate of 3.06. But Mumbai's Shardul has certainly been the bowler of the 5-day game so far as the pacer trapped skipper Gautam Gambhir (34) lbw and then scalped Mithun Manhas for a duck. Medium-pacer Wilkin Mota also chipped in with two wickets to clean up Unmukt Chand (31) and send Shivam Sharma back in the hut for nought. Rajat Bhatia (25 not out) and Manan Sharma (14 not

out) were fighting on when stumps were called. Brief Scores: Mumbai: 156 and 450 in 119.4 overs (Akhil Herwadkar 161; Shreyas Iyer 82; Manan Sharma 4-92) lead Delhi: 166 and 110/4 in 42 overs overs (Gautam Gambhir 34, Rajat Bhatia 25 not out; Shardul Thakur 2-43) by 330 runs.

SAMARTH'S TON VIRTUALLY SEALS A SEMIFINAL BERTH FOR KARNATAKA Indore: Karnataka virtually assured themselves a place in the semifinals of the Ranji Trophy cricket tournament after setting a near impossible 683 runs target in front of Assam in their second innings on the fourth and penultimate day of the quarterfinal tie, here today. Resuming their second innings at the overnight score of 137 for two, Karanataka rode on opener Ravikumar Samarth's (178) second first-class century, Robin Uthappa's 77 off 172 balls and Karun Nair's 49 to post 415 for five in 115 overs before declaring their second innings, thereby setting an improbable target of 683 runs in front of Assam for an outright win. Brief Scores: Karnataka 452 and 415 for five decl in 115 overs (Ravikumar Samarth 178, Robin Uthappa 77; Arup Das 2/63) lead Assam: 185 and 32 for no loss in eight overs by 650 runs.

Aishwarya, Shahani supreme Sanam shocks top seed to make quarters along with Yuki, Somdev M

UMBAI: Giant-killers Aishwarya Khubchandani and Tushar Shahani, both of Maharashtra, emerged supreme in the 2Star Matunga Gymkhana All India Junior Open Squash Tournament, at the ASB glassback courts. Seeded 3/4, Khubchandani, who had shocked top seed and India No. 3 Avani Nagar in the semi-finals, went on to stun second seed and India No. 6 Aryaa Ogale 12-14, 11-8, 11-7, 11-6 to snatch the girls under-13 crown. 2014 Hong Kong Junior Open champion Tushar Shahani, who upset second seed Aryaman Adik in the semi-finals, stunned top seed Abhay Singh of Tamil Nadu 12-10, 12-10, 10-12, 6-11, 11-9 in the most absorbing championship round to help himself to the boys under-17 title. India No. 1 Shahani, seeded way down at 9/16, lived dangerously after winning the first two sets over extra points and dropping the third and fourth, until he snatched the decider by a whisker. India No. 1 Navaneeth Prabhu of Tamil Nadu clinched his first title this year when he overcame compatriot Shreemann Raghavan 11-6, 11-5, 11-6 for the boys under-13 title, while second

seed Parthiv Yagnesh, also of TN, halted the winning streak of another giant-killer and find of the tournament Jaivir Singh Dhillon of Delhi 11-7, 5-11, 6-11, 11-5, 11-7 in another thriller, for the boys under-11 crown. The other champions were, Maharashtra trio Yuvna Gupta, Aakanksha Rao and Veer Chotrani, TNâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sunayna Kuruvilla and Krish Kapur of West Bengal.

VAZ SHINES BRIGHT FOR STAR OF CANARA Star of Canara SC worked hard to snatch a close 2-1 win against a determined Mogaveera SC in a keenly fought league match of the 19th Late Ramanath Payyade Memorial Football Tournament, organised by KSA (Karnatak Sporting Association) and played at the KSA ground, Cross Maidan, Churchgate. Seasoned and experienced striker Melwyn Vaz shone the brightest scoring both the goals which ensured Star of Canara emerge victors and to collect all the three points for the win. Kunder Ronaldrevel pulled one back for Mogaveera. In another match, Mangalore Blues SC and Satya Vijaya SC shared two goals and two points as they played out a 1-1 draw.

ew Delhi: Wild card Sanam Singh led the Indian charge by knocking out top seed James Duckworth even as Yuki Bhambri and Somdev Devvarman were clinical enough to enter the singles quarterfinals of the Delhi Open. Ranked 464, Sanam Singh humbled his Australian opponent 3-6 7-5 6-3 in just under two hours in the second round of the USD 100,000 ATP Challenger tournament at the R K Khanna tennis stadium. Diminutive Sanam was

struggling initially but reined in his unforced errors just in time to stop the 112th ranked Duckworth, who had reached the second round of the Australian Open last month. Sanam, who has arguably the best hands in the current Indian lot, dropped serve twice to surrender the opening set but managed to break the Australian in the 11th game in the tight second set to draw parity setting up a final third set. Talking about the initial hiccups, Sanam said,"I was

Anand tops Zurich Classical Z

urich: Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand played out an easy draw with Sergey Karjakin of Russia in the fifth and final round to win the Classical section of Zurich Chess Classic here. Awarded two points for a win and one for a draw under new rules in place here, Anand tallied seven points in all, winning two and drawing the remaining three games in the six-player round robin. This also

meant a much-needed recovery in ELO points after losing heavily in the preceding Grenke Classic tournament. Hikaru Nakamura of United States finished a clear second, a full point behind Anand after settling for a draw with Levon Aronian of Armenia. The third game of the fifth and final round in the Classical format was also drawn between Russian Vladimir Kramnik and Fabiano Caruana of Italy. Kramnik finished third,

having drawn all his five games while Aronian, Caruana and Karjakin finished tied fourth on four points apiece. The battle now shifts to the rapid chess format where all players play once more against each other in the same day. There are five more rounds remaining to decide the overall winner but in rapid chess each win will be worth only one point and a draw will just earn half a point.

missing easy balls from the mid court. It was going to my head. I kept telling myself to hold the serve. Had I lost that game (sixth) in the second set, I could have lost the match." Sanam will now clash with compatriot and country's top singles player Somdev Devvarman, who outplayed Croatia's Nikola Mektic 6-4 6-2 in 72 minutes. Giant-killer Yuki registered yet another dominating victory with a 6-3 6-3 scoreline against Egor Gerasimov from Belarus.

Coach Colaco resigns from East Bengal

KOLKATA: Putting an end to all speculations, Armando Colaco resigned from the post of East Bengal head coach, even as Dutchman Eelco Schattorie is expected to succeed the Goan this evening. "Armando Colaco era is over, hope the club rises to success. I'm a professional, that's why I came to training," the most successful Indian club coach told reporters, bidding an emotional farewell.

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elson: Sean Williams' timely knock of 76 helped Zimbabwe beat a determined UAE by four wickets, giving the African nation their first win of the cricket World Cup. Williams' unbeaten innings off 65 balls made the difference as Zimbabwe chased down the 286-run target in 48 overs. Put in to bat, UAE posed a competitive 285 for seven which happened to be their highest ODI total. UAE complimented their batting by making life difficult for Zimbabwe batsmen until a 83-run sixth-wicket stand between Williams and Craig Ervine (42 runs off 32 balls) took the game away from the team playing its first World Cup since 1996. UAE sensed a famous win with Zimbabwe needing 109 off the last 90 balls and half their side back in the pavilion. That was when the experience of Williams and Ervine came into play. They took the attack to the opposition which appeared to run out of steam after putting up a spirited show for the majority of the game. The dangerous left-handed pairing blasted 45 runs in the powerplay between 36-40

Pakistan-born Anwar, playing his eighth ODI, hit nine boundaries and reached his fifty with a straight six over the bowler's head. His 82-run partnership with Patil for the fifth wicket was a record for UAE. Zimbabwe, opting to field at the scenic Saxton Oval,

BRIEF SCORES

Zimbabweâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sean Williams exults after hitting the winning runs against United Arab Emirates during the Group B tie in Nelson, New Zealand.

UAE 285/7 in 50 overs [Shaiman Anwar 62, Khurram Khan 45, Tendai Chatara 3/42, Solomon Mire 2/39] lost to Zimbabwe 286/6 in 48 overs [Sean Williams not out 76, Brendon Taylor 47, Sikandar Raza 46] by four wickets.

did not impress with the new ball the way they did in their fours. Overall, he collected career-best 67 off 50 balls fighting loss against South seven fours and a six in his after Krishna Chandran (34), Africa. MATCH DAY 18th fifty in 71 ODIs. Khurram Khan (45) and The African team had reZimbabwe skipper Elton Swapnil Patil (32) laid the duced the opposition to 40 Chigumbura (14*) took his foundation for a competitive for two by the 11th over beovers to ease off the pressure. team home alongside total. Medium pacer Tendai fore the UAE middle-order Though Ervine got out, Williams. The win puts Zim- Chatara (3/42) was the stand rose to the occasion. Williams ensured there were babwe Cup campaign back out bowler for Zimbabwe. Amjad Javed (25*) and Mono further hiccups. He fin- on track after the loss in their UAE achieved their highest hammad Naveed (23*) proished the contest in style, opener against South Africa. ODI total by surpassing the vided the late burst with a smashing Mohammed Earlier, UAE batsman 282 they made against 53-run stand off 41 balls for Naveed for three consecutive Shaiman Anwar hammered a Afghanistan last year. the eight wicket.

Zimbabwe target Windies after UAE win

Ne lson ( New Zealand): Zimbabwe captain Elton Chigumbura targeted victory over the slumping West Indies today after a four-wicket triumph against the United Arab Emirates breathed new life into their World Cup campaign. After losing their opener to South Africa, Zimbabwe allowed the UAE to carve out the Middle East nation's highest one-day international score of 285 before claiming victory with 12 balls to spare at Nelson's Saxton Oval. "We need to take this momentum into the game against the West Indies," said Chigumbura, whose side face the men from the Caribbean in Canberra on Monday. "Hopefully we can polish up our fielding and have a good game in all departments." Chigumbura also praised the depth of his batting line-up, which saw Sean Williams making an undefeated 76 batting at five and Craig Ervine, at seven, hitting 42 at almost a run-a-ball. "I thought the guys played well with the bat. The good thing about our team is we have eight batters so there was no pressure," the skipper said.

Beating Aussies not impossible, says Bangladesh star Mushfiqur C

anberra: Bangladesh star batsman Mushfiqur Rahim says beating Australia won't be impossible after seeing off Afghanistan in their first tilt at this year's World Cup. The Bangladeshis celebrated a rare win at the tournament with a 105-run victory over the newcomers in Canberra on Wednesday, but now face a steeper challenge against the hosts in Brisbane on Saturday. Mushfiqur was named man of the match in Canberra for his top-scoring 71 off 56 balls in Bangladesh's innings of 267. While Afghanistan struggled to get anywhere near the target after losing three wickets in the opening three overs, Mushfiqur knows the challenge now awaiting the

modestly-performing ninth ODI rated Bangladesh team. "Australia are probably the number one team at the moment the way they are playing, so it's not going to be

easy but it won't be impossible either," Mushfiqur told reporters. "In the one day game anyone can win on the day. Ireland beat the West Indies

even with a big chase and they did it with 40 balls remaining, so anyone can win in this game. "Obviously, going into the weekend's match everyone is expecting Australia will win easily, so hopefully we have something to say about that and all the boys are really geared up for that match. "If we can do the right things well I think we have the potential to also do well in some of the big matches. "We are looking forward to that challenge against Australia, Sri Lanka and England and other teams in our group. "The confidence of our win tonight will help us and there are some areas we need to work on. The spirit is there in the group and hopefully we can click on the day." Mushfiqur, who helped re-

vive Bangladesh's innings with a stand of 114 runs for the fifth wicket with toprated all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, said his team needed a thumping win over

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Afghanistan having lost to their rivals at last year's Asia Cup. "Everyone knows that we came to the game as favourites and all the expectations were on us to deliver the goods with our fans coming from all over Australia and also all back home," he said. "We needed a really good win and that's been done. It was not an easy win, but it was a comprehensive win. "It's a great feeling and as it was the first game everyone was a bit nervous and then everyone calmed down. "The guys are still learning day by day and I think it was a case of spending time in the middle and looking for some boundaries and not go for all out shots. It was a great feeling batting with Shakib."

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in two other matches. In the remaining seven games, Dhoni has crossed the 30run mark only once while getting out to some good deliveries as well as poor shot selection. In fact, apart from the 10 official ODIs, Dhoni also failed to fire in the two warm-up games against Australia and Afghanistan where he scored 0 and 10, respectively. While, he hasn't got time to build an innings on some occasions, his

elbourne: An overwhelming win over Pakistan may have brought a lot of cheer to the Indian cricket team after an indifferent 'Australian Summer', but there are a few grey areas that are yet to be addressed by the side, including skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's poor run with the bat. Therefore, it was not really surprising to see the captain spending some quality time with Team Director Ravi Shastri during India's training session at the St Kilda's Junction Oval ground, yesterday. From a distance, it looked like an animated discussion between the Indian captain and Team Director on the execution of horizontal bat shots -- namely the productive pull-shot. After a session in the nets, Dhoni came walking down to the square leg area, where Shastri was sitting in a chair. The two were seen immersed in a discussion, after which the former India captain stood up and started doing a few shadows showing the exact body movement and balance that should be there while playing the pull-shot. Shastri's knowledge about

McCullum demands high intensity fare

Wellington: New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum vowed the Black Caps would maintain their high intensity cricket in Friday's crucial World Cup clash against England despite having to play three games in a week. The co-hosts trounced Sri Lanka in the opening Pool A match by seven wickets before a patchy three-wicket win against minnows Scotland took them onto four points. "Three games in seven days -I guess that's one of your concerns, but we have a full squad to pick from, and we're going to go with the same team we've played the last two games," said McCullum on Thursday. A win over England will put New Zealand in a strong position. "We've been playing a lot of cricket recently, so we're probably in a little bit of a groove. Once this game has finished, we've got a decent break before the game against Australia.”

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Ravi Shastri, Team Director, Indian cricket team along with Mahendra Singh Dhoni. performing in Australian wickets can't be questioned as he was 'Man of the Series' or 'Champions of Champion' during the Benson and Hedges series in 1985 and also scored a double century

in Sydney during the 1991-92 series. In the last 10 ODIs that Dhoni has played, he has scored only one half-century (51 not out) against the West Indies and didn't get to bat

shot selection has left a lot to be desired. In fact, at 33, he is not getting any younger and probably the reflexes are also getting slower with time. However, the skipper is more than aware about the problems that have crept into his game and he is at least sincere in trying to work his way out of trouble. Dhoni tried a pull-shot against Pakistan pacer Sohail Khan in Adelaide but spooned it up. He was back and across for the horizontal bat shot but the ball hurried into him. He didn't react that split second earlier, which he

used to do more than often at least a few years back. Hence, at the Junction Oval nets, Dhoni was seen practising the pull-shots as the likes of Dhawal Kulkarni, Mohammed Shami and even Bhuvneshwar Kumar peppered him with short of length deliveries. He was consistently playing the pullshots -- mostly in front of the square in the arc between square-leg and deep midwicket. Not that he was timing each and every delivery. It was more an exercise to check the weight transfer while rocking back to play the pull-shot. Some of the pull-shots were converted into catches by the net bowers standing around the square. But he continued playing the shot. Dhoni mostly played the aerial pull-shot rather than the one where it is played like slap with ball not getting an inch above surface. It's might be tough to expect Dhoni to perform just the way he used to, but 8280 ODI runs does speak volumes about his quality in this format, where he has been a match-winner. The Indian team now needs 'Batsman Dhoni' as much as it needs its 'Captain Cool'.

England face rampaging New Zealand in WC W

ellington: Hammered by hosts Australia in their lung-opener, England face another stern test when they take on the unbeaten New Zealand in their Pool A match of the cricket World Cup, here tomorrow. England could not have thought of a more nightmarish start to their World Cup campaign as Australia inflicted a humiliating 111-run defeat on them. The way Aaron Finch, George Bailey and Glenn Maxwell tore apart England's bowling unit at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, a lot will depend on how skipper Eoin Morgan and his men recover from the morale-shattering loss. New Zealand, on the other hand, are already in touching distance of a quarterfinal berth after two consecutive wins. After a convincing 98-run win against the 1996 champions Sri Lanka at Hagley Oval

New Zealand celebrate after making inroads in the New Zealand v Scotland, Group A encounter at Dunedin. in the tournament opener, Brendon McCullum and his men beat Scotland by three wickets in their second game. For England, running into the co-hosts after facing Australia makes it all the more difficult as they are aware another slip-up would kill their chance of going further. The onus thus will be on

skipper Eoin Morgan to lift England's spirit and give their batting a boost, especially since he has scored abysmally low -- just two runs in five innings -- in the run-up to the tournament so far. Shoehorned into captaincy after Alastair Cook's axing, Morgan will have to lead

from the front to inspire his team when it takes the field at the Westpac Stadium tomorrow. "He's aware of the fact that he wants more runs and it's important for the team that he plays his part. He thinks about his own game. He knows his strengths. So the onus of responsibility is on him.”

India’s batting is not only about Kohli: SA coach Domingo By Kushan Sarkar

Melbourne: Virat Kohli might be the "kingpin" of India's batting in the ongoing cricket World Cup but South Africa coach Russell Domingo today said his team is not making any special plans for the swashbuckling player ahead of the two sides' pool clash here on Sunday. "We all know that Virat Kohli has been an outstanding player for India in the last couple of years. His record has been phenomenal. He is obviously the kingpin in their batting line-up. But we were talking last night in

PAVILION PICK dinner about guys like Suresh Raina, Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni and Ajinkya Rahane," Domingo told mediapersons at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, here today. "They (India) have got a seriously good batting lineup and it's not our style to target one individual player in a batting line-up. That's not how we go about our stuff. It's very much respecting the whole unit. Because we know they have match-winners right through their batting lineup," Domingo said on a cautious note ahead of the big game. The Proteas coach tried sounding modest when asked about his team's 3-0 World Cup record against the defending champions having won in 1992, 1999 and 2011. "I am not sure that we have thought about it in that way. We have been very focussed on our preparations. I do not know whether it's a psychological advantage or not, but we can't take India lightly.”

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PAKISTAN SECURITY MEN GLAD TO GUARD TEAM INDIA AFTERNOON DESPATCH & COURIER

elbourne: Two Pakistan-born security men guarded the entrance to the dressing room of the Indian team while they trained at the Junction Oval ground in St Kilda here on Thursday. The pair hail from Punjab and are delighted with their assignment, which enables them to get close to the players. Many fans hope to meet the Indian stars, but their job is to stop them. “Imagine a Pakistani stopping Indians from meeting Indian cricketers! This would have led to a brawl if it happened in a sub-continent country,” remarked a fellow journalist. These security men also guarded the UAE team during their warm-up match against Afghanistan.

Can’t start new channel to show World Cup matches: PB to SC

ew Delhi: Public broadcaster Prasar Bharti today told the Supreme Court that it was not feasible for the government and the public broadcaster to run a new channel for exclusive broadcast of World Cup matches. Attorney General (AG) Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Prasar Bharti, told the apex court that they were not in a position to create a separate channel as they had limited number of transmitters. After hearing Rohatgi, the bench comprising Justices Ranjan Gogoi and Prafulla C Pant reserved its verdict on Prasar Bharti's plea against the Delhi High Court order barring Doordarshan from sharing live feed of the World Cup cricket matches with private cable operators. The AG told the bench that the public broadcaster has around 1400 transmitters across the country to cater to the entire population of India. "Most of these transmitters were unmanned and located in remote corners of the country. So it is not feasible for them to create a separate channel," Rohatgi said. He rejected the suggestion mooted by Star India to start a separate channel, saying "law is for public good" and this was a dispute between Star India and cable operators.

“I was so thrilled to meet players from the UAE since most of them are from my country. We would have loved to meet the Pakistan team as well, but they are playing all their matches in New Zealand. It was a good feeling during

CAUGHT AT SLIP the UAE-Afghanistan match as all of them spoke to us in Urdu,” said one of the guards. This is also the ground where Shane Warne picked up the basics of the game as a child. Warne played for St Kilda Cricket Club as a 15year-old, while he also represented their under-19 Australian rules football team for two seasons. This club is getting ready to celebrate its 160th anniversary in October and Stephen Wain,

Kumble to be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame D

ubai: Former Indian captain Anil Kumble is all set to become the 77th member of the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame after his name is inducted in the prestigious list during India's World Cup match against South Africa here on Sunday. Kumble, who is now the Chairman of the ICC Cricket Committee, is the fourth India cricketer to be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame after fellow former captains Bishen Bedi, Kapil Dev and Sunil Gavaskar were inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in 2009. Joining Kumble as the 78th inductee would be the late BettyWilson, one of the greatest women's cricketers of all-time. Kumble, with 619 Test wickets, is the third highest wicket-taker in Test cricket after Muttiah Muralidaran (800) and Shane Warne (708), while his 337 wickets in ODIs ranks him in ninth position on the all-time list of most successful bowlers in that format. Kumble captained India in 14 Tests between 2007 and 2008, winning three and losing five. In the 138-year history of Test cricket during which 2,156 Tests have been played to date, Kumble is one of only two bowlers after England's Jim Laker to have taken all 10 wickets in an innings. He achieved this feat against traditional rival Pakistan in New Delhi in February 1999.

the club’s administration manager, is hoping that Warne will be able to grace the function. Wain went on to describe how he met Warne as a youngster: “He lived in Blackrock, a suburb down on the bay, eight or 10km from here. “Andrew Lynch, who was a

former Premiership player here and is now the Chairman of Selectors at Cricket Victoria, was the sports master at Mentone Grammar. He contacted us and said we’ve got this kid who fancies himself as a batsman, so Warne came down and started training with us. “He then went over to the

UK to play in the minor counties and it was while playing in England that he became a leg-spinner.” Wain presented me a photocopy of a page from their 150th anniversary souvenir, for which Warne wrote the foreword on how it all began for him from this ground. Inside the pavilion is a huge

banner of Warne and other greats like Bill Ponsford who played for the club. This also led to a few journalists sharing one-liners about Warne with some of the club’s members. Although many had heard them before, they were happy to listen once again about their old clubmate.