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THANKS TO POLICE NEGLIGENCE, HAS CASE AGAINST SALMAN KHAN FINALLY WEAKENED?

By Santia Dudi

fter the last hearing when the police informed the court that a large number of witness statements had gone missing in the hit-and-run case against Salman Khan, the police told the court on Thursday that the case diary has gone missing. Fifty six out of the 63 original statements of the witnesses are reportedly missing. In the last hearing, the court had ordered the police to locate all the documents by September 12 and to present their plan of action in the next hearing. The Investigating Officer (IO), Kishan Shengal, has also been ordered to appear in the court on September 12. According to the police the original documents were kept at the magistrate's court where the trial was going on earlier. But after December 5, 2013, when the case was transferred to the Sessions Court, the documents have been missing. Almost a decade ago on September 28, 2002, Salman Khan allegedly ran his car over

By Philip Varghese & Zuber Ansari

round 20 to 25 persons were detained by the Mumbai Police on Thursday night after a riot-like situation erupted at Nagpada. According to the police, the fight started at Lime N Spice Restaurant at Nagpada junction after the employees of the restaurant allegedly beat up some women in the building. Reacting to this, the family members of the women hurled abuses and started pelting stones and soda bottles on the restaurant. The entire incident took an uglier turn when a motorbike was torched. The situation remained tensed here. The police had to call in seven platoons to secure the peace and roads remained blocked. The Rapid Action Force was called and even water cannons were kept on stand by to quell the violence. The police told the ADC

Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam told ADC, “If the primary evidences are missing in a case the prosecution can rely on the secondary evidences. It will be premature to say that whether Salman Khan will be acquitted. But the prosecution can use other evidences like details mentioned in the station diary.” Criminal Lawyer Prakash Wagh said, “The case diary is missing in this case. It clearly indicates the irresponsible job done by the police. There are chances that Salman Khan may get aquittal due to the lack of material evidences. And if this happens it will be a huge injustice to the victims. The question is why did it happen in this case. It's not a regular scenario.

people sleeping on a pavement near American Bakery in Bandra. This accident killed one person and injured four. Earlier one of witnesses had informed the court that he saw Salman Khan coming out of the car from the driver's seat. The actor has been charged under culpable homicide, not amounting to murder which attracts 10 years imprisonment.

Riot-like situation at Nagpada, 25 detained

Police cordon off the area outside Lime N Spice Restaurant where violence erupted between residents and the owners and staff of the eatery. Right: A two-wheeler which was torched by the mob.

that Mohamadbhai and his two sons who jointly own the restaurant are absconding. Meanwhile, Additional Police Commissioner Krishna Prakash said that the clashes between the restaurant management and the residents have been going on for a long time, but today matters reached a flashpoint. The police have taken hold of the CCTV footage from the restaurant and will look for the mastermind and the culprits based on what they find on camera. Additional CP Krishna Prakash said that section of rioting, violence and damage to property have been invoked in this case against all the accused.

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IT’S A TRENDY TEXTILE TALE

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By Marcellus Baptista

ondrous weaves and trendy textiles took centre-stage on day two of Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2014 at Palladium Hotel on Thursday. It was the Indian Handloom and Textile Day with Debashri Samanta starting it all with her Vietnaminspired collection called ‘Hooked.’ Everyone was hooked to it with traditional Jamdani fish motifs on the clothes and some models even carrying fishing rods, a nice touch indeed. Divya Sheth was inspired by tea tables with Ajrakh prints in her ‘Ajrakh Jo Galicho’ (Carpet of Ajrakh) collection. The Kokeshi dolls of northern Japan were the moving force at Sayantan Sarkar’s ‘Live and Let Live’ line for men and women. It was a revival of the popular doll motifs with Shibori dyeing. Sashikant Naidu brought the limelight onto 21st century women with his collection ‘Separe’ (French for ‘separates’). Purvi Joshi brought in harmony between two cultures for her collection ‘Chavi’ inspired by the African Aztec prints as she converted these prints into a ‘desi’ offering of glam fusion wear. And the showstopper was Sonal Chauhan in a sleeveless off-white blouse with a flared skirt embodying plenty of mirror work. Anavila Sindhu Mishra’s collection ‘Mohenjo Daro’ painted a vivid visual picture for the collection. And her muse was Konkona Sen Sharma who ended the show in a metallic sari with two-shaded yellow/gold and rust/gold blocking teamed with a gold metallic blouse. And the trendy textile time continued with shows by Pratima Pandey, Shruti Sancheti, Soumitra, Vaishali S, Krishna Mehta and Sanjay Garg. All this was in the main show area. The Jabong stage also brought alive the textile tale with shows by Sreejith Jeevan, Sidharth Sinha, Anju Sharma, Swati Vijaivargie and Harshitaa Chatterjee Deshpande.0

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Bandra Fair: Cement Road to be opened for devotees By Philip Varghese & Khushboo Panjabi

There! Some more Kashmiri separatist leaders have been invited today for consultation with the high commissioner.

epresentatives of the Catholic Community – Judith Monteiro (secretary of Association of Concerned Catholics-AOCC), advocate Joe Sodder (AOCC/CPF–Catholics for Preservation of Faith) and Savio Miranda (Catholics Residents Organisation for Social Service-CROSS) met with the Mount Mary Church and police authorities last evening to ensure that the Cement Road would not be closed this festive season to devotees visiting the Mount Mary Basilica during the Bandra Fair. DCP Satyanarayan Chaudhary assured the representatives that the Cement Road would not be shut to devotees going up to the mount. Sr PI Dhavle of the Bandra police station also assured the same, adding that while the Cement Road would be open to devotees for going to the

mount, Kane Rd would be the Exit Road. “We took up the issue of the closure of the road with Oswald Cardinal Gracias in July itself this year. Since in for the past two years, the police in-charge kept pointing to the safety of the shrine, advocate Joe Sodder sent an email in July to the Cardinal requesting that the road be opened to the devotees. In a reply to Joe Sodder, the office of the Archbishop informed that the Priests at the Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount will request the police to facilitate transport for aged and sick people wanting to come to pray at the Mount. At the instance of His Lordship Bishop Agnelo Gracias, I had a meeting with the necessary authorities at the Basilica and police officers,” said Judith Monteiro. Last evening, the group met with Msgr Nereus Rodrigues, Rector of the Basilica. A letter from the Rector (No Objection to opening Cement Rd to

pilgrims) is being handed over to the Bandra Police Station. Earlier in the evening, the group met with DCP Pratap Dighavkar (Traffic) regarding the Cement Road and Allowing of Private vehicles/Rickshaw/Taxi carrying aged, handicapped persons (accompanied by one person) to be allowed entry from Mehboob studio to the Basilica. DCP Dighavkar while assuring permission, also directed the group to Sr PI Pradip Chavan of the Bandra-Mahim Causeway Police Station who assured full co-operation and will be assisted by volunteers sent by the team. Meanwhile, BMC Commissioner Sitaram Kunte has also asked Assistant Deputy Commissioner Prashant Satpale Zone – III, to start with an inquiry on the road based on a complaint received from the the Watchdog Foundation. “The road next to Khan's bungalow is reserved for his safety which is

of a great problem to the pilgrims who gather there every year for the Bandra fair. Last year, the road was open during the fair for 10 days after which it was again closed giving false hopes to pilgrims,” Nicholas Almeida, a trustee of the Watchdog Foundation. “We had written a letter to the CM and the municipal chief to which Kunte has asked the officers to start with a fresh inquiry and submit a report to him. We were told last year that the road will no longer be closed but, it was closed. The security guards deployed at Mannat (Khan's bungalow) and the road do not allow people to take the route as his vanity van is also parked on the ramp.” Prashant Satpale, Assistant Deputy Commissioner, BMC Zone III said, “As per the chief's order, I will be conducting an inquiry to look into the issue and submit a detailed report to him.”

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Depraved and Un-Islamic

The beheading of American journalist James Foley by terrorists of the Islamic State must serve to caution all those who are entertaining some romantic notions about those murderous brigands who have overrun great swathes of land across Iraq and

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maniacs is perpetrating on hapless citizens in areas it is capturing. Men are being gunned down or slashed to death, women and girls taken away as sex slaves. The world is slowly awakening up to the reality of these vermin who seem to be living in a time warp.

GANESHA TAKES THE GOLDEN TEMPLE EXPRESS: Idols of Lord Ganesha being loaded on to trains for onward journeys to Meerut and Delhi, at the Mumbai Central station, yesterday. This picture was clicked by our ace lensman Azad Shrivastav.

John and Diane Foley, the grieving parents of James Foley, talking to reporters outside their home in Rochester, N.H, after speaking with US President Barack Obama. AP/PTI

Syria. There are rumours of muddleheaded Indian clerics even now misguiding our young men into joining that group to help it realise the untenable dream of an Islamic Caliphate. Not even an Indian butcher can stomach the horrors that this bunch of medieval

Indian boys must please just keep away.

Nano on Bangladesh roads

India's behemoth Tata Motors has launched its low budget Nano car in Bangladesh, two years after it announced plans to capture the

with best-in-the-country service and parts back up will firmly establish the Nano's footprint in Bangladesh," chairman of Tata's sole distributor Tata Niloy Group, Matlub Ahmed, told the Nano's launching ceremony last night. But the four seater 624 CC Tata Nano, known to be the world's cheapest cars, will cost Taka market in the neighbouring country. 800,000 (USD1 = Taka 80) in "We are confident that the Bangladesh. combination of a perfect product Ahmed urged the government to

withdraw the 45 per cent supplementary duty on cars under 700 cc so that the Nanos could affordable to low income people at much lesser price. Tata Motors introduced the 624cc Nano as a low-cost car in India in 2008 to attract the middleclass people. The Nano was scheduled to be launched in Bangladesh three years ago but the pricing issue delayed it.

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C-20042 I have changed my name from Rajesh Kumar Gianprakash Sharma (old name) to Lalit Gianprakash Sharma (new name) as per Affidavit No – (LH- 586581) dated 20th August, 2014. C-20043 I have changed my name from Dishaben Parimal Ghandhi to Disha Parimal Gandhi as per Affidavit dated 14th August, 2014. C-20044 I have changed my name from Yasmin Shamshad Hussain Haid Shaikh to Yasmin Shamshad Abdul Haid vide Gazette No.(U-14349) Dtd 13 August 2014 & I have changed my date of birth from 26th May 1989 to 29th January 1990 Vide Gazette No. (U-14892) Dtd. 12 August 2014 C-20045 I have changed my name from Pragneshkumar Shah to Pragnesh Sevantilal Shah as per Affidavit Dated: 20 Aug 2014. C-20046 I have changed my name from Vaishlai Sunil Modi to Vaishali Sunil Modi as per Affidavit Dated: 20 Aug 2014. C-20047 I have changed my name from “Puneet Kumar Saini” to “Puneet Saini” as per Affidavit dated 21staugust’ 2014. C-20048 I have changed my name from “Savita Mansukhbhai Siroya” to “Savita Mansukhbhai Patel” as per Affidavit dated 16th June’ 2014. C-20049 I have changed my name from “Pravinbhai/Pravin Vora” to “Pravinchandra Vora” as per Affidavit dated 16th June’ 2014. C-20050 I have changed my name from “Labubhai Haribhai Siroya” to “Labhubhai Haribhai Patel” as per Affidavit dated 16th June’ 2014. C-20051

I have changed my name from Mansukhbhai Labubhai Siroya to “Mansukhbhai Labhubhai Patel” as per Affidavit dated 16th June’ 2014. C-20052 I have changed my name from “Jigar Pravinbhai/Pravin Vora” to “Jigar Pravinchandra Vora” as per Affidavit dated 16th June’ 2014. C-20053 I have changed my name from “Mansulbhai Labubhai Siroya” to “Mansukhbhai Labhubhai Patel” as per Affidavit dated 16th June’ 2014. C-20054 I have changed my name from Naseem Ahmad Munna Ahmad to Naseem Ahmed Mohammad Umar Salmani as per Affidavit C-20055 I have changed my name from Nadeem Ahmad Shakeel Ahmad to Ansari Nadeem Ahmad Shakeel Ahmad as per Affidavit C-20056 I have changed my name from Nabi Hasan Nurul Ain to Nabi Hasan Nurul Ain Ansari as per Affidavit C-20057 I have changed my name from Kausar Parveen to Kousari Mohammadikaram Ansari as per Affidavit C-20058 I have changed my name from Mohammad Shahnawaz Parvez Akhtar Ansari to Shahnawaz Parvez Akhtar Ansari as per Affidavit C-20059 I have changed my name from Ansari Mohammad Yaseen Mohammad Ibrahim to Yasin Mohd Ibrahim Ansari as per Affidavit C-20060 I have changed my name from Jacqueline Gonsalves to Joaquina Gonsalves as per Affidavit C-20061 I have changed my name from Parasharam Yallappa Betgerikar to Parashram Yallappa Betgerikar as per Affidavit C-20062 I have changed my name from Leelavathi Krishnaiah Marri to Leelavati Krishnaiah Marri as per Affidavit C-20063 I have changed my name from Nithin Premchand Shah to Nitin Premchand Nagda as per Affidavit C-20064

I have changed my name from Ekrar Nazim Kha to Ekrar Nazim Khan as per Affidavit C-20068

I have changed my name from Amita Raghavji Gami to Amita Raghavji Patel as per Affidavit C-20084

I have changed my name from Nazim Kha to Nazim Khan as per Affidavit C-20069

I have changed my name from Raghavji Devji Gami to Raghavji Devji Patel as per Affidavit C-20085

I have changed my name from Khushnaseba Khatoon Nazim Kha to Khushnaseba Nazim Khan as per Affidavit C-20070 I have changed my name from Manish Haresh to Manish Haresh Hiranandani as per Affidavit C-20071 I have changed my name from Amir Hamja Ayyub Shaikh to Amir Ayyub Shaikh as per Affidavit C-20072 I have changed my name from Khan Abdul Kayyum Mohammad to Abdul Kayyum Mohammad Umar Khan as per Affidavit C-20073 I have changed my name from Mohamed Sai Talkadar Chaudhari to Mohammad Sai Talukdar Khan as per Affidavit C-20074 I have changed my name from Pushpalata Baburao Chavan to Smita Manohar Surve as per Affidavit

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We Mr. Sachin Ganpat Bolade & Shivani Sachin Bolade have changed our minor daughter name from Vedangi Sachin Bolade to Shambhavi Sachin Bolade as per Deedpoll Affidavit C-20077

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n order to get to the bottom of the mass drug reaction incident that took place on Monday night at the BMC-run Bhabha hospital at Kurla affecting 28 women and causing the death of one of them, the BMC has constituted a three-member committee which will comprise a clinical pharmacologist, a physician and a microbiologist. This committee will investigate the incident from aspects like quality of the drugs and the storage facilities. The 28 women suffered after they were administered ceftriaxone and cefotaxime, antibiotics that are generally used for fever cases. “We would also know what exactly went wrong. This investiga-

Saira Sheikh (47), the only casualty of the mass drug reaction incident that happened on Monday night at the BMCrun Bhabha Hospital at Kurla which affected 28 women.

Patients recovering, some discharged

Eleven out of the 27 who who were at Sion and KEM hospitals for treatment after the drug reaction, have been discharged. Nine are from KEM Hospital and two are from Sion Hospital. “The patients at our hospital are all fit to be discharged. All of them will be sent home soon,” said Dr Shubhangi Parker, Dean, KEM Hospital. The ones still at Sion Hospital are also recovering but their symptoms have not completely gone as yet. “Out of the 13, two have been discharged. The others continue to have some symptoms like slight fever and uneasiness so we have kept them for observation to make sure that there are no delayed reactions of the drug that they were administered earlier,” said Dr N D Moulick, head of department, medicine, Sion Hospital.

Heavy rains in city again

Post-mortem report of Saira Sheikh still awaited

The post mortem analysis report of 47-year-old Saira Sheikh, the only casualty in the drug reaction incident out of the 28 affected women, is still awaited. Also, the reports of Sheikh's Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test are yet to arrive. The mourning family of the deceased said that they wanted to know what exactly happened to Saira but are helpless till the post mortem analysis report arrives. Saira passed away at KEM Hospital on Tuesday night. “The police also can do the needful only after the report arrives. Till then nothing can be done,” said Noor Mohammed Sheikh, husband of the deceased.

One dengue death reported

By Khushboo Panjabi

By A Staff Reporter

eavy rains in South Mumbai yesterday led to heavy water-logging, causing severe inconvenience to Mumbaikars there. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), keeping to its promise, was seen performing its duty of draining the water, but not everyone was satisfied. Some college students were spotted complaining against the BMC's irregularity saying that every year they have been promising that the work would be done “but we have to face waterlogging as usual”. Water-logging was spotted at Crawford Market, Dadar, Hindmata, Parel, Sion and Andheri. Traffic was also reported in many places which caused problems for commuters passing by.

312 days of water BMC's newly constructed MiddleVaitarna lake exceeded its capacity and overflowed on Wednesday evening. Till date, the lake levels have crossed 13 lakh mn litre. The city's water stock is now sufficient for the next 312 days.A civic official said, “The catchment areas are receiving good rainfall and we are happy this dam has overflowed for the first time since it was constructed in 2012.”The MiddleVaitarna lake has a capacity to store water up to 285 metre. It provides 455 million litre of the total 3,750 million litre daily supply with the city.

tion is challenging because there are several questions that need answers. So we have appointed three members from BMC-run KEM hospital to look into this incident and do the necessary investigations,” said Dr Suhasini Nagda, Director of major hospitals, BMC. Dr Preeti Mehta, Head of Department, Microbiology at KEM hospital, who is one of the three members of the committee, said, “We will look at the way the drugs were administered and the dosage. We will re-confirm and verify all the available facts. The report from the FDA is also of importance if the issue was with the drugs.” The other doctors in the team are Dr Nithya Gogte who is a clinical pharmacologist and physician Dr Milind Nadkar.

ne man in the city has reportedly died of Dengue at a private hospital in Mulund on Wednesday. The 32-yearold male patient who was suffering from dengue hemorrhagic fever was shifted to the ICU from another hospital in a critical condition. He succumbed to the disease within a few hours. Five more dengue patients have reportedly been admitted in the hospital, one of whom had to be put on a ventilator for more than a week. Dr Mangala Gomare, epidemiologist of the BMC said that the BMC is not aware about this dengue death as it is yet to get the report.

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As meter recalibration progresses slowly, auto drivers begin fleecing commuters By A Staff Reporter

fter the Bombay High Court order to revise the fares of autorickshaws and taxis in the city, there have been a number of incidents of commuters being fleeced by charging them extra fares. The meter calibration kits have not yet reached most auto and taxi drivers even as the Bombay HC has given them 45 days to get their meters recaliberated. Some auto drivers are however charging passengers the revised fare without calibrating their meters. A spot check by the reporter near RCT mall in Ghatkopar and Phoenix Market city in Kurla revealed that the rickshaw drivers are not only charging extra money but also misleading the public by stating that the revised charges are applicable without any calibration and also that with the revised charges, extra Rs 10 will be charged for carrying luggage. Smita Kulkarni (35), a teacher, said, “I was aware of the Bombay High Court order and that is the reason the rickshaw guy could not cheat me. I asked him to come to the police station but he refused and ran away.” “I was not aware of the Bombay

High Court calibration order, I have been cheated twice. I once took a rickshaw from RCT mall to Vidyavihar and the rickshaw driver asked me to pay Rs 17 and said that the Bombay High Court order has come into existence,” said another commuter, Keerti Robin (20). Thampy Kurain, General Secretary, Autorickshaw Union, on the other hand said that it was unfortunate that some auto-rickshaw drivers were indulging in malpractices. “We had instructed the drivers to be honest and not charge the revised fares till the recalibration work is done,” he said.

Thane theme park: MNS wins race against Shiv Sena By Khushboo Panjabi

he Maharashta Navnirman Sena (MNS) has finally received all permissions for developing the Amusement Theme Park 'Maze Jag' (My World) in Bhandup and the bhoomipujan to begin work will be held on Saturday, August 23 in the presence of MNS chief Raj Thackarey. Initially, the Shiv Sena too had been trying to get the requisite permissions for developing this theme park. With an aim to beautify and develop the metropolis, Mangesh Sangle, MLA yesterday announced the unveiling of the party's ambitious development agenda. Sangle said that the theme park will be constructed near the Eastern express highway in an open ground known as Bhandupkeshwar kund and all the necessary permissions and ap-

provals from the state government have been acquired, he informed. He further said, “We also had demanded funds for the project for which the government has allotted us Rs 3 crore and a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the BMC has also been received.” The entire work of construction will be divided into two phases with the first phase having all the rides and activity zones and the second phase will include building the swimming pools and fountains. The existent pond in this area will be cleaned up and refilled with fresh water. The entrance fees will be nominal so that everyone can afford to enjoy the park. A final decision on the fees will be taken by the state government. The overall expenditure of the park will be around Rs 10 crore.

06 CHANGE OF NAME I have changed my name from Seema Shyamrao Ghadge to Girija Mayur Naik as per Affidavit C-20102 I have changed my name from Badani Hussain Habib Gulam Husain to Hussain Habib Badani as per Affidavit C-20103 I have changed my name from Mr.Krishnaswamy Sriram to Mr.Sriram Krishnaswamy as per Affidavit C-20104 I have changed my name from Mrs. Krishnaswamy Padma to Mrs. Krishnaswamy Padmavathi as per Affidavit C-20105 I have changed my name from Santoshkumar Bakelal Jaiswar to Santosh Bakelal Jaiswar as per Affidavit C-20106 I have changed my name from Vijaykumar Durai Kaunder to Vijaykumar Durai Kaundar as per Affidavit C-20107 I have changed my name from Jayendrakumar Ravindra Mishra to Jayendra Ravindra Mishra as per Affidavit C-20108 I have changed my name from Mohammad Fardin Aziz Menon to Mohammad Fardin Aziz Memon as per Affidavit C-20109 I have changed my name from Afreen Ayyub Shaikh to Afreen Ayub Shaikh as per Affidavit C-20110 I have changed my name from Ayyub Mohammed Shaikh to Ayub Mohammed Shaikh as per Affidavit C-20111 I have changed my name from Ruksar Hanif Khan to Rukhsar Hanif Khan as per Affidavit C-20112 I have changed my name from Hussain Miya Mahmood Solkar to Husain Mahmood Solkar as per Affidavit C-20113 I have changed my name from Malkani Ateeqa Mohd Ibrahim to Mozawala Ayesha Fayyaz as per Affidavit C-20114 I have changed my name from Nazir Muhammed Muhammad Husain to Sayed Nazir Muhammed Hussain as per Affidavit C-20115 I have changed my name from Mapker Neeha Mohd Sharif to Mullaji Neha Imran as per Affidavit C-20116 I have changed my name from Kazi Riyaz Ahmad Abdul Razzaq to Qazi Riyaz Abdul Razzaq as per Affidavit

CLASSIFIEDS I have changed my name from Ramkrishn Urf Nitin to Nitin Panjabrao Solanke as per Affidavit C-20119

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I have changed my name from Bhushra Balsaniya to Bhushra Patel as per Affidavit C-20137

I have changed my name from Panjab Sahebrao Solanke to Panjabrao Sahebrao Solanke as per Affidavit C-20120

I have changed my name from Mohammad Zafar Shamsuddin Qazi to Mohammad Zafar Shamsuddin Kazi as per Affidavit C-20138

I have changed my name from Altaf Shaikh Kalim Shaikh to Altaf Kalim Shaikh as per Affidavit C-20121

I have changed my name from Khushi Ahamad Farukh Ansari to Khurshid Farukh Ansari as per Affidavit C-20139

I have changed my name from Vijay Singh to Vijaykumar Singh as per Affidavit C-20122

I have changed my name from Leena Madhukar Deorukhakar to Shweta Sandeep Vedak as per Affidavit. C-20140

I have changed my name from Dhanashree Ganesh Mahadik to Dhanashri Ganesh Mahadik as per Affidavit C-20123

I have changed my name from Mukeshkumar Mandharlal Jain to Mukesh Mandharlal Jain as per Affidavit. C-20141

I have changed my name from Sunilkumar Jeswani to Sunil Jeswani as per Affidavit C-20124 I have changed name from Maya Ratiram to Maya Ratiram Nithael as per Affidavit C-20125 I have changed name from Sangeeta Vijaykumar Nithale to Sangita Vijaykumar Nithale as per Affidavit C-20126 I have changed my name from Ruksana Shaikhali Raut to Rukaiya Shaikhali Raut as per Affidavit C-20127 I have changed my name from Jayawant Salunkhe to Jaywant Salunkhe as per Affidavit C-20128 I have changed my name from Gafur Sayyad to Abdul Gafur Sayyad as per Affidavit C-20129 I have changed my name from Sumesh Suresh Kutty to Sumesh Sureshchandra Kutty as per Affidavit C-20130 I have changed my name from Radhesham Bhaichandra Machi to Radhesham Bhalchandra Mitna as per Affidavit C-20131 I have changed my name from Bhaichandra Machi to Bhalchandra Mitna as per Affidavit C-20132 I have changed my name from Ranjith Vasudev Shetty to Ranjit Vasudev Shetty as per Affidavit C-20133 I have changed my name from Hifjur Abdul Rahman Patel to Hifzur Rehman Abdul Patel as per Affidavit C-20134 I have changed my name from Raisa Hifjur Abdul Rahman Patel to Raisa Hifzur Rehman Patel as per Affidavit

C-20117 I have changed my name from Nagdawala Nushrat Jahan Mohd Amin to Nagdawala Nusrat Mohd Amin as per Affidavit C-20118

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C-20135 I have changed my name from Sakil Hifjur Abdul Rahman Patel to Shakil Hifzur Rehman Patel as per Affidavit C-20136

We Mr Mukesh Manohar Jain & Mrs.Sangeeta Mukesh Jain have changed our minor child name from Shubham Kumar Mukesh Jain to Shubham Mukesh Jain as per Affidavit. C-20142 I have changed my name from Sebestian John Ghonsalves to Sebastian John Gonsalves Patil as per Affidavit. C-20143 I have changed my name from Pritibha Ramvir Sharma to Pratibha Rajkumar Sharma as per Affidavit. C-20144 I have changed my name from Mukim Ashrafali to Mukim Ashrafali Raeen as per Affidavit. C-20145 I have changed my name from Fauzia Ibrahim Shaikh to Fauzia Shoaib Ansari as per Affidavit Dt. 21-08-2014. C-20146 I have changed my name from Imran Abdul Latif Sayed to Mohammed Imran Abdul Latif Sayyed as per Affidavit C-20147 I have changed my name from Rameshkumar Javand Singh Dhingra to Ramesh Jawand Singh Dhingra as per Affidavit. C-20148 I have changed my name from Narayan Ramadas Chaudhari to Narayan Ramdas Chaudhari as per Affidavit. C-20149 I have changed my name from Pranita Narayan Chaudhari to Parinita Narayan Chaudhari as per Affidavit C-20150 I have changed my name from Mr.Muhammad Jubeid Lalmuhammad to Mr. Mohammad Javed Lalmohammad Ansari as per deed poll Affidavit C-20151 I have changed my name from Mr.Samad Noormohamad Seliya to Mr.Abdul Samad Seliya as per deed poll Affidavit C-20152 I have changed my name from Maniklal Kandar to Manik Kandar as per Affidavit C-20153

I have changed my name from Philomina Rose Dorai to Philomina Mathewdas as per Affidavit C-20154

I Shaikh Mohammed Yakoob have changed my name to Mohd. Yakub Khan as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-20170

We Mr. Dinesh Gulabchand Khandelwal and Mrs. Renu Dinesh Khandelwal have changed our minor sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name from Saahil Dinesh Khandelwal to Jeet Dinesh Khandelwal as per Affidavit

I Hamida Mohhamed Yakoob Shaikh have changed my name to Hamida Mohd. Yakub Khan as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-20155 I have changed my name from Soni Manoharlal Varma to Kusum Deepak Narang as per Affidavit C-20156 I Kamla Vishwakarma have changed my name to Kamla Sharma as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 21/08/14 C-20157 I Kailaschand Vishwakarma have changed my name to Kailashchand Sharma as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 21/08/14 C-20158 I Mrs. Pravinaben Kantilal Damani have changed my name to Mrs. Parul Milan Damani as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 20/08/14 C-20159 I Saravanan Sinjan Shetty have changed my name to Sarvanan Shetty as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 21/08/14 C-20160 I Vaniishree Saravanan Shetty have changed my name to Vanisri Shetty as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 21/08/14 C-20161 I Mr. Vijaykumar Kalidas Parmar have changed my name to Mr. Vijay Kalidas Parmar as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 20/08/14 C-20162 I Genevieve Nathan have changed my name to Genevieve Jennifer Nathan as per Deedpoll Affidavit dated: 20/08/14 C-20163

C-20171 I Sushant Premchand Chowhan have changed my name to Sushant Premchand Chauhan as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-20172 I Premchand Chowhan have changed my name to Premchand Chauhan as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-20173 I Jamshid Mohd. Salim have changed my name to Jamshidbi Mohd. Salim Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-20174 I Moinuddin Mohd. Salim have changed my name to Moinuddin Mohd. Salim Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-20175 I Mohd. Salim have changed my name to Mohd. Salim Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-20176 I Vanita Ranjeet Tated have changed my name to Vinita Ranjeet Tated as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-20177 I Meghana Ajay Visaria have changed my name to Meghna Ajay Visaria as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-20178 I Kalpeshkumar Khetsi Shah have changed my name to Kalpesh Khetsi Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-20179 I Rekhaben Deepak Vira have changed my name to Rekha Deepak Vira as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-20180

I Fahad have changed my name to Fahad Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-20164

I Deepakkumar Lalji Vira have changed my name to Deepak Lalji Vira as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-20181

I Sarvari Begam Mohd Taufiq have changed my name to Sarvari Begam Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-20165

I Hina Damji Gala have changed my name to Heena Talakchand Gangar as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

I Madhuri Shamrao Jagtap have changed my name to Pradnya Pradeep Dingle as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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C-20166 I Abdul Patel & Abdulhuk Patel have changed my name to Abdulhaq Patel as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-20167

I Shubangi Sahadeo Newalkar have changed my name to Shubhangi Sahadeo Newalkar as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-20183 I Anilkumar Maganlal Thakkar have changed my name to Anil Maganlal Thakkar as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-20184

I Rasida Abdul Patel & Rasida Abdulhuk Patel have changed my name to Rasheeda Abdul Haq Patel as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-20168

I Yogeshkumar Ratilal Vaghela have changed my name to Yogesh Ratilal Waghela as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-20185

I Shaikh Asraf Mohammed Yakoob have changed my name to Ashraf Mohd. Yakub Khan as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-20169

I Fakruddin Nasiruddin have changed my name to Fakruddin Nasiruddin Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-20186

I Nasiruddin have changed my name to Nasiruddin Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-20187 I Taslimsultana Nasiruddin have changed my name to Taslim Nasiruddin Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-20188 I Manishaben Gaurishanker Raval have changed my name to Manisha Deval Lakhani as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-20189 I Ragabhai Dosajibhai Ilasariya have changed my name to Raghabhai Ilasariya as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-20190 I Mohamed Sajjad Abdul Rashid Shaikh have changed my name to Sajjad Abdul Rashid Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-20191 I Raimunnissa Abdul Rashid Shaikh & Rahimmunisa Abdulsajjad Shaikh have changed my name to Rahimunnisa Abdul Rashid Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-20192 I Sharadbhai Mangaldas Mehta have changed my name to Shantilal Mangaldas Mehta as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-20193 I Swetaben Shantilal Mehta have changed my name to Sweta Shantilal Mehta as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-20194 I Ravi Shankar Pancham Ram have changed my name to Ravi Shankar Pancham Ram Jaiswar as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-20195 I Rakesh Narsingh have changed my name to Rakesh Narsingh Medtiya as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-20196 I Shamala Narayan Deshpande have changed my name to Shamal Surendra Pachpor as per Deedpoll Affidavit. C-20197 I have changed my name from Mr. Feroz Ahmed Samiuddin Shaikh to Mr. Firoz Ahmed Samiuddin Shaikh as per Court Affidavit dated : 19/8/14 C-20198 I have changed my name from Afroz Jaha Abrar Ahemad to Afroz Firoz Shaikh as per Court Affidavit dated : 19/8/14 C-20199 I have changed my name from Mrs. Cilina Micheal Vaili to Mrs. Selina Micheal Waily as per Court Affidavit Dated : 19/8/14 C-20200 I have changed my name from Ms. Zenobia Micheal Vaili to Ms. Zenobia Micheal Waily as per Court Affidavit dated : 09/8/14 C-20201

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CBI raids Rakesh Kumar’s two bank lockers

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Three kg of gold and papers of properties in Delhi, Gorakhpur recovered

he Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday conducted raids on bank lockers of arrested Censor Board Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Rakesh Kumar and recovered three kilograms of gold and imitation jewellery. The CBI officials raided two bank lockers located in Mumbai and Vadodra. Two kg of gold was recovered from his Mumbai bank locker while one kg of gold was recovered from Vadodra.

The officials are investigating if the imitation jewelleries have any gold content in it. The officials also found papers of properties which have been purchased in Delhi and Gorakhpur by Kumar. The CBI has already recovered 33 Rolex watches, Rs.10 lakh cash and jewellery worth Rs.5 lakh from his residence. CBI had arrested Kumar on Monday for allegedly demanding Rs.70,000 as bribe

for clearing a regional movie. A source had said that Kumar had made categories of bribes to clear the films according to time frames. If a producer wanted to clear his film within 3-4 days, he had to pay Rs.1.5 lakh while a producer who wanted his film to be cleared in 7-8 days had to pay Rs.25,000. He used to take Rs.15,000 to clear short films with censor certification, the source added.

Paraskar accused of bribing prosecution By Santia Dudi

application for the cancellation of Sunil Paraskar's antiche high profile rape and ipatory bail.” molestation case against The ADC contacted detop cop Sunil Paraskar took a fence laywer Rizwan Mersurprising turn on Thursday chant. He said, “All the when advocate Chitra allegations made by my Salunkhe, who represents the learned friend Chitra victim, accused Paraskar of Salunkhe are false and combribing her in the open court- pletely baseless. My question room before Special Judge is, if that man threatened her, Vrushali V Joshi. Salunkhe then why didn't she ask the said, “On August 19, Paraskar police to grab him?” sent a man to my residence to offer money to me.” This comes a day after Salunkhe lodged a complaint with the Chembur police about the incident. Salunkhe told the ADC, “On August 19, I received a call from a Deepak Sharma saying that he wanted to meet me urgently. He came to my house at 6.50 pm that day. As police protection has been provided to me by the Bombay High Court, the police checked him. He said that Sunil Paraskar sent him. As soon as I heard Paraskar's name I excused myself and took the mobile phone of one the policemen and went back to speak to the man. I recorded our conversation. I have his voice recording where he has clearly said that Sunil Paraskar has sent him. Paraskar doesn't want me to fight for the victim, and if at all I do, then I should not do it with dedication and aggression. Paraskar is ready to pay me Rs 10 lakh. And if I want more money, that also will be arranged. He told me that Paraskar has 200 per cent trust on him.” She further added, “He also said that if I will not do as he said I will be putting my life at risk. I immediately asked him to get lost and filed an FIR in the Chembur police station. The police checked the CCTV footage of my house and identified him as Deepak Gupta. He has been charged for sexual harassment in Govandi police station. Tomorrow morning I will file the

Accusing Merchant of perjury, Salunkhe told the court, “The defence cousel informed the court that the complainant was charged under Prevention of Immoral Trafficking Act (PITA) and arrested for the same. This was an important base for the interim bail. The court does not imagine submissions and pass orders. This was presented before the court.”

However, the defence lawyer argued that he never said that. “It was never mentioned in any of my submissions that the victim was arrested under PITA. On the contrary I said that a complaint was registered by the victim in Goregaon police station under PITA. She was the complainant in that case. It was never said that she was arrested.”

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n a broad day-light crime, a 65-year-old man was brutally hacked to death at his tenement in Uttan on Wednesday afternoon. According to the police, the gruesome murder was reported from the Palkhadi area of Uttan near Bhayandar. The deceased, who has been identified as Rocky Nunes (65), was hacked to death with a sickle by unidentified assailants

when he was alone in his tenement between 3.30 pm and 4 pm on Wednesday. Although the exact motive is yet to be ascertained and revealed by investigators, a property dispute is believed to be the reason behind the gruesome murder, sources revealed. A case under section 302 of the Indian Penal Code has been registered at the Uttan Coastal Police Station. Assistant Police Inspector Priyatma Muthe is carrying out further investigations into the case.

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Students from BMC-run schools are still waiting for their 27 items as none have been provided by the corporation since the last year

By Yatin Ingle

onths after schools reopened, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has still not provided its students with uniforms and shoes. The raincoats too have not reached the schools till date. The BMC has been unable to give its students 27 basic items that they are promised. Most students thus attend school without uniforms and walk bare feet. Every year, the BMC provides its students with 27 items, free of cost, comprising uniforms, stationery, and monsoon-wear. These 27 items generally have to reach the schools within three months from the date of reopening of schools. However, the students have not been provided with these 27 items for more than a year now. Last year, at the BMC budget session, the corporation proposed cancelling

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the distribution of 27 items claiming that it is hard to procure the items for so many students. The latest proposal intends to modify the current proposal and plans to give the students an equivalent amount of money instead of the 27 items. The money would be transferred to the students or their parents' accounts. The ADC spoke to Vinod Shelar, Chairman, Education Committee, BMC, who said, “The process of delivering the 27 items has been nearly completed and the corporation will be shortly giving out 27 items to the students as soon as possible. In case of shoes 70 percent students have recieved it, 50 per cent have recieved the Uniforms and almost all the students have nearly recieved the rest of the items.On the other hand, it takes sometime to distribute and send the items to each and every school which is going on swiftly.”

Hopes rise among cops who are investigating the kidnapping case

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Swapnali shows slight improvements By Priyanka Dhomse

PUBLIC NOTICE Re: Property No. A020002292017 (Share Certificate Nos. 76 to 80) Admeasuring Area 325 Sq.f t. Property Address: Flat No. B/108, Ajay Apartment Co-op. Hsg. Soc. Ltd., Near Maharana Pratap Garden, Narayan Nagar, Station Road, Bhayander (West), Dist. Thane - 401 101 (Maharashtra). Society Reg. No. TNA/(TNA)/HSG/(TC)/ 4397/199192. Present Owner: Mrs. Prabhavati Das (Wife of Late Shankar Kumar Das) aged about 77 years. I am the present owner of the above property have lost my original Sale Agreement and it is the first agreement between M/s. Ajay Builders and Mrs. Prabhavati Das in the Year 1989 and so that I have already made an affidavit cum declaration which is notarized on 03/10/2007 for missing the original agreement and for the nomination to my only daughter Name Smt. Shanti D. Adhikary. If anybody hold this agreement kindly contact Smt. Shanti D. Adhikary D/o. Mrs. Prabhavati Das on Mobile No. 9819337917 within 15 days from date of public notice. By Through Mr. Ranjit R. Karmakar M/s. R.B. Karmakar & Associates, (Govt. Cert. Tax Practitioners) 1, Nirmal Bldg., Cabin Road, Bhayander (E) - 401 105. al e S Tel.: 28190011

24-year-old Swapnali Lad, who jumped off from an autorickshaw and suffered a major head injury has shown slight improvement in health. It may be recalled that she was in a coma and was operated upon twice by doctors at Thane's Jupiter Hospital. Her recovery has given hopes to the Kapurbawdi police, where the case has been registered as, the police have been unable so far to get any appropriate clue to poit them towards the accused. The police had detained many autorickshaw drivers in the city and had prepared sketches of the suspects, but that did not help in any way. Now the police have again picked up some suspects, "We have detained suspects, including around 70 private rickshaw drivers, persons working in garages, eye witnesses and are interrogating them. We are also taking the help of RTO. Swapnali herself can now give us the information as she only knows what transpired and can provide description of the auto driver,” said Sushil Kadam, senior police inspector, Kapurbawdi police station. "Swapnali has been shifted to the General ward of the Jupiter hospital after she has shown slight movements by blinking her eyes and hands, she is still in ICU and would take five to six months or even more to recover from the head injury. She is suffering through amnesia," said Dr H Purandare, consultant neurosurgeon, Jupiter hospital.

Swapnali with her father, in this file picture.

BMC corporator, hubby held for accepting Rs.15,000 bribe A

civic body corporator and her husband were arrested yesterday from their residence in Mahim area for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs.15,000 from a person, who runs an NGO in the city, a top ACB officer said. "The duo, identified as BMC corporator Shraddha Patil and her husband Rajesh Patil, demanded and accepted money to refrain from questioning the NGO's slums cleaning work under 'Clean Mumbai Prabhodhan Abhiyan'

scheme," Additional Police Commissioner (ACB) Vishwas Nangare Patil, told PTI. According to ACB, the complainant runs an NGO, which has bagged a contract to cleaning Nayanagar and Gadh slums in civic ward No 181 in Mahim area under the said scheme. The complainant was being allegedly harassed by Rajesh who threatened that he would get the NGO's contract cancelled if he did not get Rs 10,000 every

month. The corporator too had complained against the victim to the BMC authority alleging that the NGO was not doing its job properly. "The victim approached the ACB complaining about the intentions of the couple. The sleuths laid a trap and arrested both while accepting the bribe of Rs 15000," Nangare Patil said, adding that the duo were booked under relevant sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1988.

BJP slams Chavan for skipping PM’s function Warning bells for Sena-BJP

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Congress retaliates by lashing out at BJP, says Govt functions turned into BJP-RSS events

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ar of words has erupted between the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan deciding to skip Prime Minister Narendra Modi's functions in Nagpur region yesterday. State BJP spokesperson Madhav Bhandari termed Chavan's boycott as an insult to the people of Vidarbha region. He added that the Congress has always committed injustice on Vidarbha region. Bhandari stated that the Congress is rattled after all the 10 Lok Sabha seats in Vidarbha region were bagged by the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance. However, senior Congress leader and former union minister

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Anand Sharma commenting on the issue remarked “whatever is happening is an assault on federal norms, government functions are being converted into BJPRashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) functions.” Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan tweeted: “I will not be sharing the dais with Prime Minister Narendra Modi bhoomipujan. I have already thanked the central government for sanctioning the Nagpur Metro viability gap funding. Recently some things went wrong so I have decided not to attend the event”.

Couple of days ago, Chavan was hooted out by the crowd at a function in Solapur in the presence of Prime Minister Modi. Yesterday, instead of welcoming Modi personally, Chavan sent his cabinet colleague Minister for Social Welfare Shivajirao Moghe to welcome Modi at Nagpur. Congressmen from Nagpur waved black flags at Modi's motorcade upon his arrival. But just as the Congress high command asked its Congress chief ministers and other non-Congress state chief ministers to stay away from Prime Minister Modi's function, earlier in the day Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren too was heckled at a rally in Ranchi in the presence of Prime Minister Modi. Even as the Congress issued a dictate to its chief ministers to stay away from the prime minister's functions in their state, Congress' Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah remarked “Just because someone will boycott does not mean we will all follow”.

Do not induct Cong-NCP deserters into Sena or BJP says MP Raju Shetty, leader of a Mahayuti allied party By A Staff Reporter

he restlessness and unease amongst the four allies of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-Shiv Sena led Mahayuti is growing by the day over seat sharing for the ensuing assembly elections. The latest to air his disenchantment has been Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatna (SSS) leader and MP Raju Shetty who cautioned the Shiv Sena-BJP leadership over their recent moves to induct leaders from the ruling Congress-Nationalist Congress Party (NCP). In a terse remark yesterday over Sena inducting former NCP leader Sanjay Ghadge from Kagal into the party fold, Shetty advised the Sena-BJP leadership not to induct all party deserters from Congress-NCP and en-

sure that the Mahayuti boat did not sink before the polls. According to Mahayuti sources Shetty has staked claim to 38 assembly seats mostly in Western Maharashtra. Republican Party of India (Athawale faction) RPI-A MP Ramdas Athawale has already staked claim for 13 assembly seats, 10 of which are in Mumbai. Athawale too has demanded 15 per cent share in the next Mahayuti government and a union cabinet berth for himself besides the 13 assembly seats. The Shiv Sangram led by MLC Vinayak Mete has staked claim for 12 assembly seats mostly in Marathwada region. However, Rashtriya Samaj Paksha leader Mahadev Jankar has said that Sena-BJP should not allocate more than 25 assembly seats between the four Mahayuti allies. Meanwhile, the BJP's attempts to induct rebel NCP MLA and former minister Babanrao Pachpute has run into rough weather. The induction of Pachpute which was slated to take place on August 20 has been postponed for now.

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Modi takes both, bouquets and brickbats, in his stride

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Ponder awhile… “Timid men prefer the calm of despotism to the boisterous sea of liberty.” — Thomas Jefferson

Poor mob management by our PM A

S BJP karyakarta or pracharak, perhaps Narendra Modi may feel inclined to condone the boisterous conduct of his cadres who have been misbehaving at various public events he has attended in the last few weeks. As Prime Minister however, he has to uphold the dignity of his own office even if he has scant regard for that of CMs who belong to other parties. He has failed to see rowdyism for what it is, and has not come up with any remark or rebuke against his supporters who have booed and heckled chief ministers right in front of him. Almost goading them on and setting the stage for further misconduct, BJP spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain has said that his government respects all CMs, but if people were angry with the CMs, what could the government do about it? There was deplorable behaviour by BJP party workers at a function in Kaithal in Haryana where CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda was targeted, and last week, our own Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan was similarly mistreated in Solapur. The PM was present on both occasions, and he did precious little to reign in the rogue elements. Now that these two CMs have understandably stated they do not wish to attend any functions jointly with Modi, BJP leaders are seeing it as an opportunity to berate and taunt them. BJP leader and head of opposition in the Legislative Council, Vinod Tawde states that the CM should have attended yesterday’s Nagpur event, 'at least to follow protocol.' This would not have sounded petty-minded if he had, given the circumstances, added that BJP workers will also be advised to follow some protocol themselves.

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OUQUETS and brickbats keep getting hurled at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, but that, one supposes, is on par for the course. Gurcharan Das has some nice things to say about Modi in The Times of India (August 3). According to Das where he expected discontinuity “there is surprising continuity.” To quote him: “Those who expected big bang reforms are disappointed and those who feared an intolerant autocracy are re-assured. The most palpable change is an upbeat mood in the central bureaucracy. No straggling in at 11 a.m. There are reports of quick appointments to the public; the same arrogant officer comes on the phone line and is more helpful. Another change is the quiet way that infrastructure projects have got going and begun to create jobs.... The noiseless shift to self-attestation is a major administrative reform... Three archaic labour laws are about to be scrapped, enhancing employee benefits and making it easier to do business... New rules on inspections have also struck a quiet blow against the dreaded inspector raj... Merely the announcement that five to ten million tonnes of grain from the FCI stockpile will be sold has reduced grain prices...” There is more praise of this kind. Gurcharan, let it be said, is not all praise. He is critical as well. But at the end he writes: “This is not an exhaustive list but it points to a mantra of quiet execution which matters in a country with too much talk and too little action.”

...And his critics Of course, Modi has his critics. Thus, writing in Mainstream (July 24) Kuldip Nayar says what we now have as a “Rightist government” and the Nehruvian ideology which tilts towards the Left “has been jettisoned”. To quote him in some detail: “The public sector will shrink and the rich will expand their area of influence and operation. ...there is no doubting of governance by the rich and the powerful.... There is nothing dynamic about the programme and policies which Modi has unfolded.... Modi's rule so far has been tepid and devoid of any spectacular step to pull India out of the mire of non-development in which it is stuck.... The government looks too timid to take steps which would be considered risky.... In fact, it looks as if Modi is going out of the way to give the impression that

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after becoming the Prime Minister he has changed his stance of promoting Hindu nationalism...” And there is more of this. Now some reference to the World Trade Organisation's Trade Facilitation Agreement. According to The Indian Express (Aug. 4) “India has done well not to buckle under pressure from the US” on that issue. The paper said US Secretary of State John Kerry “was neither diplomatic nor truthful when he said India's refusal to sign the trade deal has undermined its image”. “As President Barack Obama gets ready to receive Modi, he should realise that India will hereafter follow a 'India First Policy' in both foreign affairs and trade.

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MEDIAWATCH M.V. Kamath Reciprocity and respect for each other's strategic interests alone will guide India-US ties” the paper added. The Hindu (August 4) had a different view. It said: “Politically speaking, no government can afford to be seen as compromising either the interests of the 270 million people who live below the poverty line or its farmers.... The main grouse India has is that there has been little forward movement on discussing the issue.... Clearly, both sides are guilty of brinkmanship. Yet all is not lost. India has signalled that it is willing to return to the table and has suggested a permanent 'peace clause' until a final understanding on subsidy is reached. Extending the Trade Facilitation Agreement deadline by another six months will not cause harm, especially if it leads to a final agreement on all issues.” Deccan Herald (Aug. 4) was not all that supportive of the Indian stand. “India” it said, “was wrong to block the long-awaited Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) at the WTO meeting in Geneva.” It conceded that India

The Alchemy of Happiness T

HE SOUL in Sanskrit, in the terms of the Vedanta, is called Atman which means happiness or bliss itself. It is not that happiness belongs to the soul; it is that the soul itself is happiness. Today we often confuse happiness with pleasure; but pleasure is only an illusion, a shadow of happiness; and in this delusion man may pass his whole life, seeking after pleasure and never finding satisfaction. There is a Hindu saying that man looks for pleasure and finds pain. Every pleasure seems happiness in outward appearance; it promises happiness, for it is the shadow of happiness, but just as the shadow of a person is not the person though representing his form, so pleasure represents happiness but is not happiness in reality. According to this idea one rarely finds souls in this world who know what happiness is; they are constantly disappointed in one thing after another. That is the nature of life in the world; it is so deluding that if man were disappointed a thousand times he would still take the same path, for he knows no other.

“was caught between two genuine needs” but argued that “it plumped for the populist one”. Said the paper: “Brinkmanship is a part of negotiating strategy but it should not be taken beyond reasonable lengths. It (India) had succeeded in highlighting its commitment to protecting the interests of poor farmers and poor consumers, but should have stepped back from the brink.” Concluding, the paper said: “There is time and there are alternatives to ensure that farmers and poor consumers are protected. Therefore India should drop its inflexible stand and pave the way to an agreement at the next WTO meeting, possibly next month.”

The more we study life, the more we realize how rarely there is a soul who can honestly say, 'I am happy.' Almost every soul, whatever his position in life, will say he is unhappy in some way or another; and if you ask him why, he will probably say that it is because he cannot attain to the position, power, property, possessions, or rank for which he has worked

MATTER & SPIRIT for years. Perhaps he is craving for money and does not realize that possessions give no satisfaction; perhaps he says he has enemies, or that those whom he loves do not love him. There are a thousand excuses for unhappiness that the reasoning mind will make. But is even one of these excuses ever entirely correct? Do you think that if these people gained their desires they would be happy? If they possessed all, would that suffice? No, they would still find some excuse for unhappiness; all these excuses are only like covers over a man's eyes, for deep within is the

The Asian Age (July 27) practically welcomed the cabinet's clearance for a hike in foreign direct investment in Insurance to 49 per cent from 26 per cent. Insurance, it said, “is a necessity, more for the unemployed, unorganised labour, including farmers and agricultural labourers. The paper conceded that it has to be seen whether hiking FDI in this sector will fill this necessity significantly. However it added: “There is expectation that foreign companies will bring in more than just funds – best practices, risk management techniques, innovatively designed products and services and technology. The industry is in for exciting times.” Modi meanwhile received bouquets for his visit to Nepal. The Indian Express (Aug. 5) said that Modi's visit to Nepal “marks a turning point in India-Nepal relations” and “seen in the backdrop of increasing Chinese influence in India's immediate neighbourhood, this was a deft move of strategic diplomacy... This is the right approach.” The paper said that “India must step up its diplomatic over-reach to these neighbours by expanding all-round cooperation with them” adding: “It must enlarge its strategic footprints in these countries without overly taking on China.” The Times of India (Aug. 3) warned that “Modi should unequivocally assert that Nepal's evolving democratic process is an internal matter for that country” and “doing so would also allay fears in Kathmandu that BJP supports a return of the Nepali monarchy.” “Modi's visit” the paper said “has triggered a wave of optimism in Nepal over DelhiKathmandu relations.” yearning for the true happiness which none of these things can give. He who is really happy is happy everywhere, in a palace or in a cottage, in riches or in poverty, for he has discovered the fountain of happiness which is situated in his own heart. As long as a person has not found that fountain, nothing will give him real happiness. The man who does not know the secret of happiness often develops avarice. He wants thousands, and when he gets them they do not satisfy him and he wants millions and still he is not satisfied; he wants more and more. If you give him your sympathy and service he is still unhappy; even all you possess is not enough, even your love does not help him, for he is seeking in a wrong direction, and life itself becomes a tragedy. Happiness cannot be bought or sold, nor can you give it to a person who has not got it. Happiness is your own being, your own self, that self that is the most precious thing in life. All religions, all philosophical systems, have in different forms taught man how to find it by the religious path or the mystical way. And all the wise ones have in some form or another given a method by which the individual can find that happiness for which the soul is seeking. — Hazrat Inayat Khan

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‘His rich legacy will live on for ever’ Yoga guru B.K.S. Iyengar was the recepient of the Padma Vibhushan and Punyabhushan awards By Amarendra Dhaneshwar B.K.S. Iyengar, the nonagenarian Yoga guru who literally towered over everyone else in this field, breathed his last on Wednesday early morning in a nursing home in Poona. The city which had honoured him with the most coveted 'Punyabhushan' title was his home for over eight decades. Recipient of another prestigious civilian award, the Padma Vibhushan, Iyengar who was 96 was active till almost his last breath. Till the age of 90 he could perform the 'Shrishasan' (unsupported head stand) on the edge of a precipice to the astonishment of the onlookers. Iyengar originally hailed from Mysore. He was an asthma patient and the doctors in Mysore had made a grim forecast that he would not be able to see even his 21st birthday. Iyengar became a pupil of Yoga practitioner Sivanand Swamy and developed his own technique of the Yoga exercises which has now been classified in the Oxford dictionary as 'Iyengar Yoga'. His Yoga practices were an offshoot of the age old Hathyoga. Iyengar made Yoga accessible and achievable by introducing the use of props like wooden blocks, ropes and thick blankets. He became an internationally known celebrity thanks to his surefire techniques which cured the

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GREAT LOSS: BKS Iyengar, a world-renowned yoga guru, passed away on August 21 in Pune, owing to heart failure. legendary violinist Yehudi Menuhin in the fifties of the last century and later helped cricketing genius Sachin Tendulkar to recover from his back ailment. Menuhin was put to sleep by Iyengar by making him lie down in the 'Shavasan' pose (corpse-like pose) and Menuhin went to sleep which rejuvenated him magically. He not only acknowledged the Yoga guru's contribution but invited him to the would not leave any stone unturned in creating a record by retaining power for the fourth successive term in the financial capital of the country.

stage at his high profile concert at the Regal cinema in the fifties. Menuhin also was exposed to Indian music because of his exposure to Yoga and he fell in love with the Indian sounds produced by musicians like Ali Akbar Khan, Ravi Shankar and tabla wizard Chaturlal. Later, they became sought-after celebrities. Thus Iyengar was instrumental in exporting the rich cultural heritage of India

to the West. His Yoga schools exist all over India and even in the West. Recently, even the Chinese have been fascinated by the Iyengar Yoga and his students have been going with regularity to teach the Chinese acrobats. Among his devoted followers are well known public figures like actors Naseeruddin Shah, Antara Mali, Ratna Pathak classical singer Neela Bhagwat, visual artiste Shrilekha Sikandar and journalist Ayaz Memon. The Yoga guru was a true exponent and a humble ambassador of the Indian culture. Governor K Sankaranarayanan expressed profound grief over the sad demise of the yoga guru. "He dedicated his entire life to the study, practice, research and promotion of yoga. Indeed, he was an encyclopedia of yoga and an innovator living in our midst. I am sure, his rich legacy will live on for many many years," Sankaranarayanan said in a condolence message here. Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan too condoled the death of Iyengar and said his death has left a "vacuum" which will be hard to fill. "Iyengar was famously known as a teacher who would simplify even the most complex techniques of yoga before teaching it to his students. With his demise, the world has lost the true master of yoga," Chavan said.

Political stunts

with Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he visits their states is in right THE decision of the Congress lead- direction and timely. It has been obership instructing its state chief served with an eye on the forthministers to boycott all the events coming Assembly elections, PM

Narendra Modi is still playing dirty politics after his victory in the last Lok Sabha elections and making his visiting events into political rallies instead of praising the state chief minister and humiliating and insulting state head through his supporters to make the event politically motivated for political gains. The recent insult and humiliation of the Congress chief ministers ruled state is nothing but a dangerous trend started by the PM. It is high time that PM Narendra Modi must stop these stunts of dividing the nation on the basis of caste and religion. — Bhagwan Thadani, Pune

Patrakar Bhavan CIDCO has done yeomen services to the satellite city and one such move of building a Patrakarr Bhavan is on the cards now. After many years of wait, the efforts of journalists bear fruit after many years of wait. The CIDCO board of directors has sanctioned Rs 2.48 crore for construction of 'Patrakar Bhawan'. The building will be constructed on a plot already reserved by CIDCO in Nerul-Seawoods. The decision has been welcomed by the journalists' fraternity. Patrakar Bhavan building will be well-equipped with amenities such as a conference hall, recreation centre, auditorium, guest rooms, library, exhibition centre, among others. Navi Mumbai Patrakar Bhavan, a common premise for the journalists from the print and electronic media, will be designed and constructed by CIDCO in sector 38 of Nerul. The board of directors approved the project inprinciple in a meeting held to decide the issue. Marathi Patrakar Sangh and other bodies of the journalists had been demanding a common place to conduct press conferences and media interactions. Contract for the work will be awarded through tender and quality audit will be done by third party monitoring committee. It is indeed a right step in the right direction. — C K Subramaniam, Sanpada

— Arun Malankar, Santacruz

Knee-jerk reaction

Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan

A secular CM MAHARASHTRA CM Prithviraj Chavan is a devoutly secular person and as such, he would not like himself to be seen in the company of, and sharing the same dais with communal leaders. This appears to be precisely the reason for his boycotting the function at Nagpur. After all, in about a couple of months time, his state is going to the polls, and the secular front led by his Party

QUOTE: It is through the alignment of the body that I discovered the alignment of my mind, self, and intelligence. — BKS Iyengar

THIS refers to 'Duncan Fletcher's wings clipped, Shastri appointed team director?' (ADC, Aug 20). The BCCI's knee-jerk reaction, in the wake of the humiliating Test match defeats in England, can only be viewed as a ruse to deflect the blame off Captain Dhoni. Duncan Fletcher, in any case had been a mere 'tourist' in the Indian cricket team all these years. Therefore, he would definitely not mind even if he is 'officially sidelined' as long as he continues to get the fat salary and perks till the World Cup, next year. Well respected and knowledgeable cricketers like Dilip Vengsarkar, Sourav Ganguly and Shane Warne have vehemently criticised Dhoni's weird and inexplicable tactics during the Test matches. But then Dhoni has absolutely nothing to worry because Ravi Shastri has always been a sycophant of ICC Chairman Srinivasan and his 'godson', Dhoni. Every Indian cricket fan knows that the Indian performance in the shorter versions of the game cannot be as dismal as in the Test matches. Therefore the cosy club of Shastri, Dhoni and company expect to erase the bitter memory of the Test match debacles, and return home as 'heroes'.

Mumbai Police doing commendable work FROM the time Rakesh Maria has sat on the hot-seat of Commissioner of Police (Mumbai), he has kept the lax and callous policemen on their toes, as he is an action hero, who wants results, not just lucid talks. The cops are sure that if they don’t give good results in their work, the report card from this Principal (Maria), will see all red lines, which will prove they have erred and failed in their duties. This fear of keeps these cops away from showing apathy and a lackadaisical attitude in eradicating citizen’s woes and keeping the law in order. We just witnessed the Janmashthami celebrations, all the rules and orders from the honourable courts were imbibed with in letter and spirit by Rakesh’s students. There wasn’t a trace of glowing lacunae and anomaly in the working of these cops. Cops were seen doing rigorous patrolling. The Mumbai police deserve to be lauded for doing a commendable job during the govinda celebrations. Maria gets a clear mandate that he is the

GOOD JOB: Mumbai Police Commissioner Rakesh Maria is largely being hailed as an efficient commissioner, with a fall in violent incidents in the city since a year. best master for them. — Fayyaz S Pathan, Dahisar

I feel that the khakhi terror must be converted into being friendly and bringing on transparency

and efficiency in the police administration. The police will have to come out with ambitious plans with special reference to attitudinal changes. No doubt, the people think that the police are insensitive, but that is not true. The policemen have to perform very difficult jobs to help people in trouble. But at the same time, their behaviour with people visiting the police stations is usually rude. The police should be more polite and until the police-public relationship is improved, maintaining law and order will be a challenge. Also, public cooperation is equally important for improving the relations. The most important ingredient in police investigation is public support without which the police cannot do much. To achieve this goal, seminars on strategies and innovative approaches for creative and coherent and efficient system for the improvement of the relation between police and public should be organised periodically. — K V Raman, Malad

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MNS transport wing president Haji Arafat Shaikh likely to quit party over Muslims being ignored

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n what can spell trouble for the Raj Thackeray Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) in the upcoming state Assembly elections, the party's vice-president Haji Arafat Shaikh, who heads the transport wing of the party, is likely to resign in a week. This news comes just as the leader is scheduled to meet party President Raj Thackeray today on various long-pending issues faced by the Muslim community in the city as well as the state. Arafat Shaikh is known as the Muslim face of the party and has a strong Muslim base within the party. However, sources said that

the resignation of Arafat Shaikh will erode the Muslim base of the party which will adversely affect the party's fortune in the upcoming elections. The matter of Muslims being rattled within the party was first noticed when Thackeray publicly announced his support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was then campaigning for the general elections. After Thackeray announced his support at the party's eighth foundation day meeting in March, community leaders said it only proved that the MNS chief has returned to his hardcore Hindutva plank of his Shiv Sena days. Various top Muslim leaders in Mumbai and Maharash-

Kaamgar Sena protests against MBMC apathy

These Class IV employees say that many situations have remained unaddressed.

By Suresh Golani

rate over the step-motherly treatment by the civic administration in approving lawful promotions to class IV employees, the Mira Bhayandar unit of the Kaamgar Sena launched an agitation in the

main administrative building of the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) on Thursday. However, instead of disrupting routine work, the employees chose to observe a peaceful on-duty protest by sporting a Gandhi cap with various slogans related to their

tra have already resigned from their posts and many have quit the party. Speaking to the ADC, Haaji Arafat Shaikh said, “There is around 7.5 lakh members in the MNS transport wing in which more than 60 per cent are Muslims. I have been fighting for the welfare of the Muslim community for a long time now but MNS failed to do anything substantial. Problems like the Haj Committee issue, reservation in the OBC, back-up for Muslim transport workers should be solved. On Friday I am going to meet Raj Thackeray and present him with my demands for Muslim welfare. If he agrees, then I will always be with the MNS. But if they are not solved, I will quit the President Raj Thackeray with Vice President Haji Arafat Shaikh in happier times. part within the week.”

Denied promotion, on-duty employees sport Gandhi topis with slogans of demands demands. “The administration has granted promotions to Class II and III employees, but the same is being denied to more than 750 Class IV workers including those who have completed 18 years in service,” alleged union leader Amit Bhosale. Other demands include housing facilities for eligible employees under the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Shram Safalya project, permanent work status for contractual staff in the Computer Facilitation Center and better working atmosphere. “There have been rounds of meeting with the civic officials including the commissioner. However, despite verbal and written assurances, nothing seems to materialise. The workers are now fed up with the false promises. Our demands are legitimate, this is our last and final ultimatum to the authorities,” said Dhanesh Patil.

NCP corporator quits MBMC, joins BJP Advocate Ravi Vyas was chief of the NCP’s youth wing.

ive months after jumping into the BJP bandwagon, Adv Ravi Vyas tendered his resignation as corporator in the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC). Known to be a heavy weight youth political leader, having a significant following in the Bhayandar (W) region, Vyas handed over his resignation to Additional Municipal Commissioner Bharat Shitole in the presence of Opposition Leader Narendra Mehta on Thursday. Elected on a NCP ticket from ward number 2(B), Vyas was the city chief of NCP’s Youth wing when he quit the party to join the BJP in March 2014. “The NCP leadership here is virtually disillusioned and the party is fast losing its credibility amongst the populace due to biased and unjustified decisions favouring only the kith and kin of particular family which has turned the party into a private entity,” Vyas said. The official resignation by the elected representative will now ne-

cessitate by-polls for the vacant ward. With a couple of more resignations in the anvil, the by-polls may coincide with the upcoming state Assembly elections, sources

said. “His (Vyas) joining the BJP will not only boost the poll prospects of the party but will certainly help in further strengthening base in the region,” Mehta said.

Govt hostel for tribal students Tribal minister Madhukar Pichad to perform bhoomi poojan of a posh hostel in Mira Road next Tuesday

n an attempt to give a boost to education of tribal students and to address their residential problems, the Tribal Welfare Department, will set up a hostel complex in Mira Shiv Sena legislator Road. State tribal Pratap Sarnaik minister Madhukar Pichad will perform bhoomi poojan for the construction of the hostel complex on Tuesday. Shiv Sena legislator Pratap Sarnaik had been following up on the issue with the tribal welfare department for the last couple of years. Following directions from the Upper Commissioner- Tribal development department (Thane District), the MBMC general body had unanimously passed a resolution to this effect in December, 2013. The state-of-the-art hostel com-

plex having a capacity to house 1,000 students will be constructed on a reserved land (Survey Number:70, Hissa No:1) in an area spread across 4,000 square metres located in the Kaju-Pada area of Kashimira. The tribal department has already made a budgetary allocation of 20.40 crore for the MBMC to act as an executing agency to call tenders and supervise the project within 18 months. “Education of tribal students is one of the primary objectives and this hostel complex will be of great help to them who want to pursue higher education in urban areas,” said Sarnaik. Apart from residential quarters for the warden, security personnel and other supporting hostel staff, the proposal mooted by the government authorities for the complex envisages in-house residential facilities for 1,000 students, computer-lab, library, recreation hall, auditorium, playground, gymnasium and mess (dining-kitchen) facilities.

Combating child labour, trafficking By Abhishek Vissapragada

eople have always wondered how to counter the menace of child labour and trafficking and what contribution they can give in this effort. The Child Labour (Prohibition and Prevention) Act, 1986 (amended in 2006), Immoral Traffic Prevention Act, 1986, Sections 361, 363-A, 367, 369 of the Indian Penal Code (deal with kidnapping of minors) are present to provide relief to such children and their families. However, the menace of child labour and begging have not been curbed as yet. But two computer engineers, Shashank Singh and Amol Gupta, based in Delhi and Mumbai respectively, have developed an app to combat this situation. Called 'Helping Faceless' and available on the Android platform, the aim of the app is to liberate children from child labour, begging and trafficking.

The app functions in a simple manner. One has to simply click a picture of the child who they suspect is trapped in trafficking or labour. Then the picture has to be uploaded in the app. The app will initiate a search to match the photo. The search will go through various databases of missing children and kidnapping cases filed at various police stations. If the photo gets a match, the app will then send the data and location of the child to validated children's organisations or NGOs. These organisations will then swiftly reach the spot and help the children reunite with their parents. Shashank, one of the founders of the app, had gone through a similar ordeal in his childhood. When he was kidnapped as a child, he was helped to reunite with his parents by a stranger. This inspired Shashank to create the app so that other children do not face similar situations like him in the future.

pg 15 Find out about the We Couture Exhibition at the World Trade Centre

pg 19 We give you our verdict on Trikaya’s new menu

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MUMBAI | FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2014

Why are we celebrating? We don’t really have a reason. But, you should be celebrating, because the 48Hrs Team is bringing you a list of their favourite cocktails served at restaurants, bars and lounges across the city. From unique creations that will blow your mind, to well-mixed versions of classic cocktails, read on to find out what you should be sipping on this weekend Classic Champagne

at Trikaya There’s a reason why this champagnebased cocktail is a bestseller — it’s because it’s a highly indulgent treat. The drink also contains sugar cubes that have been rubbed with lime zest soaked in orange flower water. The cocktail is topped with Fee Brothers bitters, cognac and a dash of prosecco. Price `500 Where Trikaya, 7/11, Meera Apartments, Juhu Versova Link Road, 7 Bungalows, Andheri (w)

>> Lighten up an evening with your friends by ordering from our list of unique as well as classic cocktails

Owltail Envy

at The White Owl If you are looking for a strong drink that promises a hit of boozy goodness, try the Owltail concoctions at The White Owl. We love that they use 60ml measures of all the spirits in these special cocktails and recommend Owltail Envy, a heady blend of spiced rum, cinnamon and green apple. The fresh fruit pieces add a refreshing touch. Price `495 Where The White Owl, One Indiabulls Center, Tower 2 Lobby, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel (w)

Cosmo Explosion

at Colaba Social There are several reasons to head over to the newly opened, Colaba Social, and this cocktail is one of them. We love the experience of any deconstructed cocktail and it helps that this one has the added advantage of tasting great too. A concoction of triple-sec, vodka, cranberry juice and lime juice is poured over a cloud of cotton candy at your table. The drink is accompanied by orange zest shavings that bring all the flavours to life. We highly recommend trying this one. Price `300 Where Colaba Social, 24, Ground Floor Glen Rose Building, B. K. Boman Behram Marg, Apollo Bunder, Colaba continued on pg 14 «

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Black Jack

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Cha La Kai

at Yauatcha When we’re at Yauatcha, we can’t stop sipping on this drink. A combination of whole black grapes, oolong tea, apple juice, sparkling wine and vodka, this drink is a refreshing mix of unusual ingredients, that come together to create a delightful concoction. Price `750 Where Yauatcha, Raheja Tower, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (e)

Around the World

at Vicinity While we like Black Jack the best for its fruity flyover, you can actually pick any cocktail from their selection of beer cocktails and not be disappointed. It is one of the few places in the city that serve beer cocktails and make them well. The Black Jack uses a little bit of cordial, which is mixed with a pint of Budweiser. The drink has the signature taste of a chilled beer, but leaves you with a fruity after-taste that makes it a great drink to have. Their Red Riding Hood (`300) is a simple watermelon juicebased vodka concoction, and while it is not the most unique drink of all,the well-made drink is the perfect post-work drink. Price `300 Where Vicinity, Chiron Mansion, Kemps Corner, Warden Road

at The Treesome Café One of the specials at The Treesome Café — Around the World is a mixture of vodka, white rum, gin, tequila, triple sec, diva Cachaca rum and Bianco, and is topped with cranberry juice, Red Bull and a dash of lime. This cocktail is quite strong and will take your meal a notch higher. Price `410 Where The Treesome Café, 7 Bungalows, Andheri (w)

Star Anise Martini

at Masala Library by Jiggs Kalra Martinis are a classic cocktail, but at Masala Library, you are in for a whole new experience, when you order this drink. Made with gin that has been muddled with star anise — an earthy, warm spice, this drink is topped off with an anise aire — which is a spiced foam that has been flavoured with star anise. Price `695 Where Masala Library by Jiggs Kalra, First International Financial Centre, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (e)

Cotton Candy Cocktail

at Copa While we are talking about unique cocktails, we couldn’t skip the Cotton Candy cocktail available at Copa. This cocktail contains vodka, bubblegum (yes, bubblegum!) and sour mix. The drink is poured over candy floss and is something that you should definitely try! Price `475 Where Copa, Anna Building, 13th road, Opposite Juhu Gymkhana, Juhu

Chai Tauri

at Artisan We’re sure that you will be raising your eyebrows at us (if you aren’t, then take a look at the price of this drink), but trust us when we say that the Chai Tauri at Artisan is a drink that you have to try, at least once. The drink has simple flavours — just flavoured vodka, masala tea and a bit of fresh mint, but the three come together like magic to result in a drink that is refreshing and flavourful. The Grass (`800) is another drink that you can try and is perfect for those who like fruity cocktails. This one uses lychee and pears and is slightly on the sweeter side, but the curry leaves provide a subtle, but pleasant hint of spice. Price `800 Where Artisan, Sofitel Hotel, Bandra Kurla Complex

Tequila Sunrise

at Silver Beach Cafe If you enjoy tequila, try this cocktail at Silver Beach Café. The drink contains 15ml of grenadine syrup, 90ml orange juice and 45ml tequila, and is garnished with a slice of orange. Price `425 Where Jaldarshan Building, Near Hare Rama Hare Krishna Temple, Gandhi Gram Road, Juhu

Margarita De La Cartagena

at Escobar For a drink that will leave a fire in your belly (literally), try the Margarita De La Cartagena. The tequilabased drink has a dash of green melon liqueur, crushed bell peppers and jalapeños, and every sip packs a serious punch. Price `600 Where Escobar, 4th Floor, VN Sphere Mall, Linking Road, Bandra (w)

Smoked Godfather

at Brickhouse Café & Bar Brickhouse Café and Bar has a fantastic range of cocktails, almost all of which are a must-try. However, their Smoked Godfather is a Scotch-based drink that you won’t be able to get enough of. The drink is smoked with apple wood and also includes a touch of cinnamon. Other fantastic creations at Brickhouse that you can try include the Spiced Maiden (`400), a delicious whiskey and Baileys-based concoction, with heavenly flavours of burnt cinnamon and cream, and the Dutch Kettle (`450), another smoked drink, but with fruity, refreshing flavours. Price `450 Where Brickhouse Café & Bar, Greenfield Apartments, 4th Cross, Lokhandwala, Andheri (w)

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« event an art and craFt council initiative

We Couture exhibition Shirley Mistry tells you about the We Couture Exhibition that is being conducted by the Ladies’ Wing of Indian Merchants Chamber (IMC)

>> The Jai Vakeel vocational training at We Couture exhibition encourages young adults to be self employed

installations and fashion or the past 26 years, the shows that incorporate Ladies’ Wing of the IMC products that are available has helped organise on sale. several exhibitions, which Arti Sanghi, president of the feature prominent participants IMC tells us, “The Ladies Wing and a host of products. This of IMC was initiated in 1987 to year, they are upping their give young designers — who game by promising customers did not know where or how to a larger variety and a more luxurious spread. Over the sell their products — a two-day event, you can shop lucrative platform, as well as to for fashion, jewellery, beauty recognise their creativity and and wellness products, with a talent. Today, in our 27th year, special focus on products we can proudly say that we made by women entrepreneurs have been highly successful in from the culinary field. our endeavour. IMC started In addition to giving when there were no other budding entrepreneurs an players in this field, and today impetus, the event will have a there are several exhibitions separate section dedicated to emulating us, but none have weavers from across the country, who will sell an ethos like IMC. We are still the most sought handmade fabrics as well as art s and crafts. after platform for budding designers, who know that they can become big names through The initiative by the Arts and Crafts Council of our exhibition.” the Ladies’ Wing of the IMC aims to support When Today, from 11am to 8pm these craftsmen and revive the dying art of handloom weaving. The event also boasts of art Where World Trade Centre, Cuffe Parade

« event the Sundance BurGer challenGe

f you are a burger enthusiast, there is a burger challenge just for you at Café Sundance. The challenge requires you to finish The Sundance Sasquatch, a 1½ kg burger, in less than 30 minutes. The Sundance Sasquatch is the largest burger available in the city. It contains tenderloin beef, crispy bacon, mixed lettuce, pickled cucumber, a fried egg, melted provolone cheese and avocado guacamole. If you finish the entire burger within the time limit, you will be entitled to get a burger worth `900 — absolutely free. Nazir Sarela, head of operations at Café Sundance, tells us, “The gigantic size of the Sundance Sasquatch has intimidate d not only participants, but guests seated around as well. It is one of the highlights of our menu at Café Sundance, and creates a feeling of excitement and curiosity when anyone orders it, which gets onlookers off their seats, to cheer on the challenger. Although not easy, the challenge is a must-try for every burger aficionado.” So, step up to the challenge and try your hand at polishing off this might y burger. When August 23 Where Café Sundance, 42, Eros Cinema Building, Maharishi Karve Road, Churchgate Contact 22027212

« event india Film project

ndia Film Project (IFP), the largest filmmaking event in the country, is back with its fourth edition. The nationwide competition gives aspiring filmmakers the opportunity to showcase their talent in India and across the world. The contest challenges participants to script, shoot, edit and submit a short film within 50 hours after the theme is announced. The jury includes filmmakers such as Shyam Benegal, Hansal Mehta and Umesh Shukla. Ritam Bhatnagar, the founder of IFP, tells us, “There is a filmmaker in all of us, and we all have a unique style of telling a story. With this thought in mind, we launched the India Film Project. Our growth from 600 entries ( from 11 cities) in the first year, to 4,200 (from 44 cities, across 5 countries) in the third, is a validation of our belief.” When Register before September 7 Where www.indiafilmproject.com

>> The Sundance Sasquatch weighs 1½ kg and is the largest burger in the city

« GiG Guide

roove to the beats of G.A.D and Pskiblotter tonight at Boveda. Nishant Gadhok, also known as G.A.D, is all set to showcase his deep/ tech project that he calls Gin at Dawn. His sets are characterised by a constant progression of energy and innovative melodies, starting with a dark, psychedelic breed of minimal, tech tunes and going all the way up to hardcore progressive music. Pskiblotter, a self-taught techno and tech house music producer and DJ, will be playing alongside G.A.D. Entry Free When Tonight, from 8pm onwards Where Boveda, G04, Morya Landmark One, Off New Link Road, Near Infiniti Mall, Andheri (w) Contact 67080858

>> Saltwater by Shrey is a novel that speaks of children who belong to elite families

« preview

Saltwater By Shrey

altwater is a novel that explores the world of children who come from elite families. It explores relationships that children from well-to-do families share and boasts of an unconventional story line, traversing the lives of these privileged children. Murky in its story-telling, the book is a collection of stories, bound tightly around the protagonist, Rish and speaks of wayward heroes, losing sight of your goals, the death of romanticism, loving and losing, watching people morph into completely different characters. The story is written from Rish’s point of view. He is rich, lacks ambition and is terribly insecure. Desperate to fit in and to win every battle, the book traces his journey and the disillusioned society that he is a part of. An investment banker-turned writer, Shrey has been a regular contributor to the Sunday Mid-Day. His tryst with writing began in his adolescence and Saltwater is his first novel. Price `250

>> Head to Boveda to enjoy the foot-tapping beats of G.A.D and Pskiblotter

WEEKEND PLANNER

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MUMBAI | FRIDAY, AUGUST118, 22, 2010 2014 MUMBAI | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER

FOOD

EXHIBITION sIZZler festIval at four poInts By sheraton

50% off at I.hoemZ

i.HOEMZ is offering up to 50% off on a vast selection of products, including kitchen gadgets, bakery tools, bar accessories and home décor. These products are surely going to add a touch of elegance to your home. Rajesh Jain, founder at i.HOEMZ, tells us, “i.HOEMZ is our endeavour to deliver innovative products of the finest quality, keeping the customer at the centre of the value chain. This sale intends to establish a connect with our audiences, by adding cheer to their festivities and making great products available to them at affordable prices.” when Up to September 15, from 11am to 8.30pm where i.HOEMZ India, #1, The Bombay Cotton Mills Estate (Hakoba Compound) 77, Dattaram Lad Marg, Kala Chowky contact www.facebook.com/pages/Ihoemz

Four Points by Sheraton has introduced a sizzler festival featuring three different sizzler styles — Oriental, Western and Indian. You can choose from platters such as Cantonese Xiao Yang, Beijing Tofu, Fishy Louisiana, Moroccan Roast, Mille Foglia Cottage Cheese, Chennai Special and Paneer ke Sholey. The menu also includes delectable desserts such as Philadelphia Cheesecake, Berry & Chocó Cupcakes and Sizzling Brownie. Mukul Jha, executive chef at Four Points by Sheraton, tells us, “We have taken an completely innovative approach to this year’s sizzler festival, presenting fusion sizzlers, that add a fun twist to the tale. The menu for the festival is a result of our extensive research and various experiments that have helped us create several delicious dishes for our guests.” when Up to August 24 where Asian Kitchen, Four Points by Sheraton, Navi Mumbai contact 61587777

cocktaIl hour at trIkaya

Southeast Asian restaurant, Trikaya, has introduced a cocktail hour, where you can avail of unlimited fresh fruit daiquiris, margaritas, mojitos, caprioskas, sangria and beer, priced at `1,000, excluding taxes. So, head to Trikaya to beat the monsoon blues and indulge in delicious cocktails. Sahil Saigal, director at Trikaya, says, “The cocktail hour at Trikaya is a great deal, as you can drink to your heart’s content while enjoying an unlimited flow of select cocktails and beer.” when Every day, from 10pm to 12am where Trikaya, Meera Apartment, Raya Savid Link Road, Versova Link Road, Seven Bunglows, Andheri (w) contact 65021389

SHOPPING

Boxer shorts on Bewakoof.com

Quirky fashion website, Bewakoof.com has re-launched its popular boxer shorts collection. The new collection includes 10 side printed boxers and 10 full boxers. Prabhkiran Singh, co-founder of Bewakoof Brands Pvt. Ltd., tells us, “In tune with the unique quality of all Bewakoof products, the boxers are also a culmination of our efforts to offer something new and out-of-thebox. The witty quotes and subtle innuendos on brightly coloured boxers have been an instant hit with our customers.” The boxers are priced at `349 each. where www.bewakoof.com

art show at Gallery Beyond

keBaBs & sIZZler festIval at alfredo’s

The 10th edition of A Point & Line to Plane X group, a art show, is being organised at Gallery Beyond. You can view works by well known icons of abstraction and some rising stars, along with young, upcoming artists. The theme of the art show is abstract expressionism. Vibhuraj Kapoor, director, Gallery Beyond, tells us, “Abstraction does not deal with objects, effects or images. It is a purely expressive art, with only one purpose, which is to inspire human nature towards beauty.” when Up to August 31, from 11.30am to 6pm where Gallery Beyond, 30/132, first floor, Great Western Building, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Fort contact www.gallerybeyond.in

Alfredo’s is hosting a kebabs and sizzler festival, where you can look forward to dishes such as Mediterranean Lamb Kuftah with Zatziki, Moroccan Lamb Kebab, Mediterranean Mushroom and Cottage Cheese sizzler and Chili Oyster Roast Pork with Brown Onion Sauce sizzler. Sarabjeet Singh, owner of Alfredo’s, tells us, “Our kebabs and sizzler festival is a celebration of a variety of Mediterranean vegetarian and nonvegetarian dishes. We have created a balanced menu that diners are sure to look forward to.” when Up to August 26 where Alfredo’s, Royal Classic, New Link Road, Andheri (w) contact 65614468

EVENTS JaZZIfIcatIon at ncpa

dosa festIval at the resort

If you are craving dosas, then head to The Resort, as they are hosting a dosa festival. The festival is curated by executive sous chef Pawan Kumar Lal and is taking place at Baywatch, their 24-hour coffee shop. It offers an array of specialities featuring both non-vegetarian and vegetarian dishes. Chef Pawan tells us, “There are several dosa varieties that are going to be cooked live, such as Spinach Dosa and Maize Dosa. Among our specialities is the Mutton Sheekh Kabab Dosa, which is extremely unique. Guests can also learn to make dosas when the chef prepares them live.” when Up to August 31, from 3pm to 7.30pm where The Resort, 11, Madh-Marve Road, Aksa Beach, Malad (w) contact 28447777

NCPA is hosting an interesting concert that will feature music by great pop and rock bands and artists, with a touch of jazz. You can look forward to music from artists such as The Beatles, Led Zepplin, The Doors, Michael Jackson and Adele, taking on a jazz avatar. Rajeev Raja, who will be presenting the concert, explains, “The idea is to bring jazz closer to Indian audiences. What better way than to put India’s best jazz musicians together and get them to ‘jazzify’ popular songs by some great artists?! The event will contain interesting snippets about the song chosen and the basic elements that make it jazz. Elements such as swing, improvisation and syncopation will be featured. All in all, it will be an entertaining, yet informative evening.” The evening will include Rajeev, who is a renowned flautist, himself as well as stellar musicians such as Merlin D’souza (piano/ keys), Sanjay Divecha (guitar), Karl Peters (bass), Ryan Sadri and Rhys Sebastian (saxophones), Karim Ellaboudi (piano/keys) and Ruben Steijn (drums). when Tonight, 7.30pm onwards where NCPA, NCPA Marg, Nariman Point, Churchgate contact www.ncpamumbai.com

holII’s desIGn contest

If you pride yourself on your creativity and have always wanted to create your own fashion apparel or accessory line, now is your chance. Holii has launched a design contest where you can win `25,000, along with a certificate of excellence. All you have to do, is sketch a handbag that inculcates the brands ethos and mail it to holiihq@gmail.com. Rashi Agarwal, Holii’s creative director, tells us, “The competition stresses on original and modern Indian thinking — which encompasses Holii’s core values.” The last date for entry is September 7, so, to find out more and participate, log on to their Facebook page. when Up to September 7 where www.holii.com contact www.facebook.com/holiiaccessories

makeup workshop By fat mu

Makeup academy, Fat MU, is organising a makeup workshop where you can look forward to learning techniques to add glamour to your look and learn how to experiment with your makeup. The workshop will be guided by Tasha Nischol and Virginia Holmes, who are the makeup artists behind the films such as Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Zero Dark Thirty, Paa, Luck By Chance and Slumdog Millionaire. Virginia Holmes, co-founder and coowner of Fat Mu Makeup Academy says, "This workshop is for the everyday woman to whom we will teach simple steps, tips and tricks that will help her add a little glamour to her look.”The workshop is priced at `1,800 per person. when August 23, from 6pm to 8pm where Fat MU Academy, Bandra (w) contact 9769970846

let your chIld Be a dentIst at crown corner

Crown Corner is organising an innovative event where your children will get to dress up and role-play as doctors in a dental clinic. Not only will they get to learn all about being a dentist and the different types of machines and equipment that are commonly used, there will also be story telling events and magic shows. The event is a great way to help your children understand the importance of oral hygiene, while ensuring that they have something fun and unique to look forward to over the weekend. The event is priced at `300 per child and has limited seats available, so make sure you register in advance. Dr. Varsha Daryanani, proprietor of Crown Corner, tells us, “Giving your children the opportunity to be a dentist for a day will teach them about the importance keeping their teeth healthy and how to promote excellent oral hygiene habits. But from a child’s point of view, a trip to the dentist can be a scary event. This is why we came up with an event like this.” when August 23 where Crown Corner, Tulsiani Chambers, Nariman Point contact 22040043

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MUMBAI | FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2014

« store review: shopcade website & trica hair cliNic

Not a worthy escapade Shopcade.com is a new website that has been termed the Instagram for fashion shopping. First impressions didn’t do much for Dev Goswami, but after digging a little deeper, he found some potential amidst the clutter. He tells you more...

e’re not quite sure what the word Shopcade means. If the idea behind the name of this website, launched in India in July, is a combination of the words shop and escapade, my experience on the site might make a little sense. Unfortunately, that’s not really a positive sentiment. In fact, the only adventure you’re going to have, is trying to glean something useful off this website by sorting through the dull, unattractive and unformatted homepage.

the exPectation Shopcade is not your run-off-the-mill shopping site. It’s not even your run-off-themill fashion trend site. Think of a mix between Twitter and Instagram, where users only share the best shopping deals, fashion trends and collections from reputed brands. The website collates these posts into categories such as Top Brands (collections from esteemed brands), Top Deals, Top Lists, Top Fashionistas (a group of the most popular users on Shopcade.com whom you can follow to stay updated with like anything but a hotspot for trendy looks. their likes and posts about the latest trends), as The page, with its boring square boxes that well as a personalised feed — what appears have products thrown in seems forced and here will depend on the preferences and tastes ill-designed. that Shopcade has asked you about on your The pictures aren’t even scaled to fit the first log in — so remember to fill them out boxes. For example, if you want to see a pair carefully! They have a trending page as their of the latest platforms... you’re going to be home page, that is pretty self-explanatory. disappointed as Shopcade will show you only the heel, because that’s all that fits in the box. Similarly a badly shot image of a pair of the reality earrings, with both the earnings in far All this sounds pretty interesting, right? I reaching corners of a square box will, on the thought so too. However, the boring homepage, turn up as a picture, on the homepage (strike one for me) makes it seem

« product review:

emami fair aNd haNdsome iNstaNt fairNess face wash

First things first, we do not support or even like the concept of fairness creams — okay, maybe the concept, in the truest sense of the word, is fine, but the way it is advertised is not. The Emami Fair and Handsome Instant Fairness Face Wash is quite selfexplanatory as to what it promises, and it delivers on that regard. After a wash, my face was noticeably brighter and fairer. However, when it comes to oil removal and freshening up your face, the face wash goes overboard — my face felt dry and painfully tight after a while. Whether you are looking for instant fairness or just want healthy, oil-free and glowing skin, there are much better alternatives in the market. Where General stores across the city Price `84 for 60ml rating *

homepage, with too much empty space and just half of each earring visible. Sometimes, it can get so bad that what looks like the back of a chain dress, might actually be a handbag (true story)! Clutches look like square, printed pieces of fabric, cuffs look like pen stands and almost all the sunglasses are missing at least one third of the image. While I understand that previews help each image get more clicks, if these half-images were standardised and seemed to follow some sort of order, it would have made the homepage a little less visually disturbing.

hair heaveN

Newly opened Trica Hair Clinic focuses on finding solutions to hair problems. Yamini Walia tells you more

kin and hair clinics are dime a dozen, but stand-alone hair clinics are not as common. Enter Trica Hair Clinic, a space dedicated to solving all your hair problems — from dandruff and thinning, to balding and dryness. Located in Vile Parle, the clinic offers a unique experience, with the goal of providing result-oriented, personalised treatments to everyone who visits. They use the latest medical technology and source products from all over the world. As soon as I stepped in, I was reminded of a spa — the ambiance at Tricia Hair Clinic is rejuvenating and relaxing. Every procedure that is undertaken is non-surgical and holistic. You can expect top notch quality here, since it is founded by Rakesh Pandey, who is known for his world class initiatives, including Kaya Skin Clinic. When I visited Trica Hair Clinic, I first met my hair doctor. The doctor was extremely friendly and studied my hair problems quite closely. She gave me useful insights regarding my hair problems and suggested a hair treatment to combat my hair troubles. The discussion lasted for about 20 minutes and I learnt quite a few things about my hair

that I didn’t even know about! After this, I began a hair treatment called Hair Health Plus Purify & Rebalance, which included deep cleansing with a patented scalp purifying solution, a scalp activator massage, application of a scalp protector solution, electroporation to ensure penetration of the solution and hair wash with gentle re-balancing shampoo and hair conditioning pack. The treatment is priced at `2500 (plus taxes) and is usually performed if you have dull, dry hair or if your hair is damaged from pollution. The comfortable and relaxing process lasted for about 75 minutes. There are other treatments available at the clinic as well, all customised according to your hair needs. In my case, the treatment has proved to be quite effective, and even after two weeks, my hair still feels healthy. I would definitely recommend a visit to Trica Hair Clinic — there’s never a better time to take good care of your hair! Where Trica Hair Clinic, 102, Man House, S.V Road, Vile Parle (w) contact 26104615

the Verdict Their terrible homepage design would normally not matter so much, especially since under the hood, it seems like a good concept and a great website to connect shoppers, retailers and fashion bloggers. However, with fashion and shopping websites dime a dozen and pretty pictures all part of the consumer experience, first impressions are, sadly, the last. Unfortunately for Shopcade, theirs is a very negative one. Off the top of my head I can think of at least five shopping websites that would put Shopcade.com to shame — not in terms of content, but in terms of holding the consumer’s interest long enough to make them want to browse and shop. The reason I am so disappointed with the website is because it actually delivers on what it promises — it acts like a one-stop shop for all your fashion related browsing (the online version of window-shopping), is perfect when you want to discover new trends and check out great deals and has inspiring fashion lists (segregated by trends and genres). The Top Fashionistas section is one of the best parts of the website and consists of popular users with a great taste in fashion. Shopcade.com has the potential to give you great ideas for your wardrobe and at the very least, keep you updated with the latest trends. But, they need to redesign their website to make it as lively and interesting as the concept. Where www.shopcade.com

>> Every treatment at Trica Hair Clinic is customised according to individual hair problems

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MUMBAI | FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2014

Seafood ParadiSe

Where Trikaya, 7/11, Meera Apartments, Juhu Versova Link Road, 7 Bungalows, Andheri (w) Contact 65021389 Meal for two `2,500 Alcohol served Yes (pint of beer starts from `175)

if you love seafood and live outside city limits, head to mahesh lunch Home’s newly opened outlet in Vashi, says yamini Walia

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Trikaya, a well known pan-Asian restaurant has refreshed its menu by adding a few new dishes to the already extensive mix. shirley mistry samples them and brings you her verdict

aving heard only good things about Trikaya, it’s safe to say that I was really looking forward to trying their acclaimed, pan-Asian fare. Several restaurants boast of serving good Asian food, but unfortunately, only a few pass muster. Knowing that it could swing either way, I stepped into Trikaya on a weekday evening, to find it surprisingly full of eager diners. Settling down at a corner table, away from the gleeful chatter across the room, we were presented with an exhaustive drinks menu. It is easy to see that they go beyond the standard wine, cocktail and mocktail lists and really push the envelope when it comes to alcoholic beverages. After spending a considerable amount of time wondering what drink to order, my dining companion and I decided on the Full Moon Nite (`600) and Watermelon & Chilli Collins (`550). I am very rarely impressed by cocktails. They are usually too sweet or taste too artificial. However, we were told that Trikaya uses only fresh ingredients and syrups that are made in-house. Needless to say, our drinks were spectacular. The Full Moon Nite was a blend of muddled lime, cilantro, coconut rum, midori and green chartreuse, topped with lemonade. The flavours were perfectly balanced, and the resulting drink was both refreshing and clean on the palate. On the

other hand, if you want to try a drink with spunk, look no further than the Watermelon & Chilli Collins. A concoction made with vodka, diced watermelon, lime juice and homemade chilli-infused watermelon syrup, this drink packs quite a punch. The after-burn of the chilli makes this an exciting drink, but order it only if you can bear the heat. We started off tasting their new fare with a serving of the Chicken Dumpling Noodle Soup (`220). Served with a clear broth, the dumplings and noodles don’t paint the prettiest picture. However, take one bite, and you can rest assured that what this soup lacks in looks, it more than makes up for with its flavours. Bursting with subtle hints of coriander, garlic and mixed herbs, this soup is lip-smacking! We followed this up with Sai Woo Chicken (`330), E Fe Wontons (`270) and Peking Duck Rolls with Hoisin Dip (`650). The Sai Woo chicken was good, but nothing that your neighbourhood Chinese restaurant can’t dish out. The E Fe Wantons, filled with shredded vegetables and topped with a garlicky sauce and alfalfa sprouts were an absolute winner. The crunch of the wantons and sprouts, paired well with the accompanying sauce, and saw us spooning up every last dredge from the plate. The Peking Duck rolls were also a

great appetiser. The meat was succulent and the accompanying sauce enhanced the flavour without making it cloyingly sweet. However, we would have preferred thinner rice paper rolls. We began our main course with the Teppan Soba Noodles (`300), Pomfret in Pattaya Sauce (`500) and Sapo Chicken (`380). The Teppan Soba Noodles were lightly flavoured and complemented the Pomfret perfectly. That being said, connoisseurs of Patra Ni Machhi will find the Pattaya sauce oddly similar to the green chutney that is used in the popular Parsi dish. The Sapo Chicken was a better dish, with chunks of chicken glazed with a thick chilli sauce. When paired with Man Tao bread, slightly sweet, steamed rice buns, the chilli isn’t overpowering. Creatures of habit, my dining companion and I couldn’t resist the Khao Suey (`500) and were glad that we ordered it. The soup was delicious, neither too thick nor too thin, and the noodles to soup ratio was absolutely spoton, making it one of the better Khao Suey dishes available in the city. Just when we thought that our meal couldn’t get any better, we sampled the Wicked Chocolate Blob with Cinnamon Kulfi (`300) and Coco Moco (`250). We weren’t too excited about the chocolate dessert, simply because every second restaurant has a variation of a lava cake or chocolate bomb that is hardly ever rich and chocolaty enough. However, the chocolate blob at Trikaya is truly wicked. Dark and decadent, the cinnamon kulfi cuts through the richness of the moist cake, but is a tad too sweet. The Coco Moco was equally tasty, if not better. Thick coconut cream and a generous helping of water chestnuts and slivers of ice make this dessert spectacular. The coconut cream isn’t watery and is just sweet enough, with the water chestnuts adding a delightful crunch to the dish. Trikaya offers great food, warm service and good value-for-money, even though it’s not for budget meal hunters. If you haven’t guessed already, we can’t wait to go back for another meal and recommend that you visit them soon as well!

f you’ve been living in Mumbai for a while, you’re probably familiar with the popular seafood chain, Mahesh Lunch Home. The restaurant recently launched a new outlet in Vashi and while it is a little far away, who would miss out on an opportunity to try it out? Definitely not me! The restaurant is located a stone’s throw away from Vashi railway station, so it’s easy to visit for lunch or dinner even if you’re simply passing through. The décor matches the phrase — luxury meets food, with the interiors symbolising luxury in each and every sense. With so many options to choose from, my dining companion and I were spoilt for choice. This is when chef Arindam Sarkar came to our rescue, as he helped us pick the best dishes available at the restaurant. We began with their Seafood Platter (`2,700) and Pomfret Tikka (`825). While the seafood platter contained pieces of Bombay duck, pomfret, chicken and prawns cooked in different styles, the Pomfret Tikka contained pieces of tandoori pomfret, cooked in a variety of sauces. Both the platters are best described with only one word — outstanding!

Our main course began with Crab in Butter, Pepper Garlic (`650), which was a delightful combination of butter, pepper and garlic prepared in a regular size crab. This is one dish that you can’t afford to miss out on, as the crab is melt-in-the-mouth delicious. The Prawn Butter, Pepper Garlic (`450) was also delicious. At a seafood restaurant, you don’t always expect the chicken dishes to be top-notch, but Mahesh Lunch Home has always had a bevvy of great dishes for diners who aren’t fond of their seafood offerings. Predictably, their Chicken Curry (`250) was cooked perfectly in a thick coconut gravy that was tangy as well as mildly spiced. We ended our meal with their Gulab Jamun (`140), Coconut Payassam (`140), Brownie with Vanilla Ice- Cream (`170) and Chocolate Cranberry Mousse (`170). All the desserts were light on the stomach, which we appreciated, but none stood out more than their new mousse, which is a must-try! All in all, I was highly impressed with the food at this new outlet. The service is quick and the staff at the restaurant are very friendly. However, keep the high prices in mind before you visit. Where Mahesh Lunch Home, Opposite Vashi Station, Vashi, Navi Mumbai Contact www.maheshlunchhome.com Meal for two `2,000 for two Alcohol served No

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Accommodation: Accommodation at Jog Falls is not very expensive. There are a few local hotels that operate throughout the year. A basic room, with an attached bath and toilet, is priced from `400 onwards, while high-end rooms, overlooking the gigantic falls, are available from `1,500 onwards. Food: A few years ago, the Karnataka government set up a food court in the Jog Falls complex. About 15 individual galas serve breakfast, snacks and lunch. A simple breakfast of consisting of an omelette, bread and tea costs `35, whereas lunch consisting of rice, a vegetable curry and side dish, costs an affordable `35 to `40 a plate, with every extra helping priced at `5. Best time to visit: July to December.

Move over Lonavala and Khandala; if you want to visit a waterfall, head to Jog Falls in Karnataka, which is a sight to behold, especially during monsoon. Verus Ferreira tells you more >> Jog Falls are among Asia’s highest waterfalls

og Falls have always been on my bucket-list of places to visit and so, when an opportunity to visit these falls (located near Honavar in Karanataka) arose thanks to an invitation to a family function, I happily lapped it up.

GettInG there Our journey to Jog Falls started from Honavar (also known as Onore), where we reached early on a rainy morning. Over a breakfast of idlis and vadas, my host, the owner of the beautiful villa that we were staying at, informed me that Honavar was once a seaport in British India. The district has, in fact, been on the trade map since as early as the 16th century. Then we got around to discussing the more pressing issue of reaching Jog Falls. The waterfalls, which are a part of the Western Ghats, are located around 50km from Honavar and are easily accessible by road. Arranging for a car (hiring a cab or getting your own) is a good idea, because it allows you to plan your trip as you see fit and gives you flexibility in scheduling your day. On the other hand, travelling by public transport will mean that you will have to take into account the timings of the first and the last state transport buses that ply between Honavar and Jog Falls and plan your day accordingly. Once you’re on your way though, the lush supari (tobacco), coconut and paddy fields will instantly relax you and push any thoughts of logistics out of your mind.

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The four waterfalls are adventurous enveloped in mist and are Jog Falls also offers surrounded by lush greenery. something for those of you Jog Falls are also known as looking for adventure, as Gerusoppe Falls, Gersoppa the locals have cut rough Falls and, in Kannada, Jogada steps into the slope alongside the waterfalls. Gundi. Along with the However, they are quick to Barehipani, Dudhsagar, warn you that the trek Nohkalikai and should only be attempted Nohsingihiang Falls, they share the honour of being one by experienced trekkers and even then, only after of the highest waterfalls in they take necessary Asia. One of the USPs of Jog safety precautions. Falls is that unlike most other waterfalls, they aren’t tiered — the water drops directly from the mouth of the waterfall into a pool at the bottom. If you ask around, the locals will treat you to fascinating stories about the Sharavati river, which transforms into the Jog Falls. One such story that I was privy to, was about the four streams and their respective falls, which the river splits into just before the mouth of the Jog. The four streams are known as Raja (King), named for its dignified and serene fall; Roarer, because of the tremendous sound that the waterfall generates; Rocket, due ot the large volume of water that streams out of a small opening at a very high speed; and Rani (Queen), which, locals believe, mimics the movement of a female dancer with its winding and twisting trajectory. If you don’t feel like exploring the falls on your own, you can hire tourist vans, which cost around `250 per trip, and will take you around the four popular points of the waterfall. Sharing the cab with fellow tourists to bring your costs down is a good idea — the trip is hardly over 5km and won’t take longer than an hour. My trip to the Jog Falls ended after a hearty meal near the falls. I just couldn’t bring myself to leave the beautiful place and so, shot back to the viewing gallery to take in the amazing view one last time before I bid the falls adieu.

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Local and tourist buses cross Jog Falls at regular intervals, but ask the reception counter at Jog Falls about the timings and route of the last bus, or you may be left stranded. u By Road: Honavar/ Sirsi to Jog Falls: 60-65 km. Bangalore to Jog Falls via Sagar: approximately 400km. You can reach Jog Falls directly by bus or take a direct bus to Sagar and then switch to a local bus to Jog Falls. Shimoga to Jog Falls (via Sagar): 102km. u By Train: The nearest train station is Shimoga. From Bangalore, you can take a train to Shimoga. Take a local bus from Shimoga to Jog Falls. u By Air: Bangalore airport is the nearest airport. Alternatively, Mangalore airport is the next best option. © Courier Publications Private Limited. All rights reserved. Reproduction in any manner, electronic or otherwise, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited.

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While maintaining the public sector character, the surplus liquidity (government equity) is to be offloaded and the entire capital that you (banks) so earn is ploughed back in the banking industry for purposes of expansion.

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley

BUSINESS BRIEFS Govt View Of Gas Prices Will Be Clear By Next Week

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NSE India: CNX Nifty — Daily Market Report for: Friday (August 22, 2014) (Based on the activity of the previous trading day) by Dominic Rebello

REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY: The Nifty rose marginally on Thursday (August 21, 2014) a net 15.80 points (0.20%) and closed at the 7891 point level. The market opened flat at the 7875 points level. It then rose sharply into the green and registered the day’s high at the 7919 points level at 10.42 a.m. The index then declined sharply, into the red and registered the day’s low at the 7855 points level at 12.59 p.m. It then bounced back into the green and turned into a range bound movement until closing at the day. The Nifty witnessed a volatile session and moved in a range of 64 points. Sentiment was mixed and amongst the 50 Nifty stocks 28 were losers, while 22 were gainers. Substantial buying was witnessed in consumer durables and banking stocks, while substantial selling was witnessed in realty and metal stocks. TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: Volume: Volume (Qty shares) increased 1.15%. This change is small and indicates a moderate participation by investors.

Market Breadth: Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was positive. Amongst all the traded stocks, 848 were gainers, 706 were losers and 51 remained unchanged.

Slow Stochastic Indicator: The Slow Stochastic Oscillator is in the over-bought zone. The Slow K line in the Stochastic Oscillator has dropped below the slow D line (negative and a sell signal). However, such signals are considered invalid in the over-bought zone. RSI Indicator: The RSI is above the 60 level and is now rising (positive if it continues).

MACD Indicator: The MACD is below zero and is rising (positive if it continues). It is above its 9-day Average (positive). ADX Indicator & DI Lines: The +DI line is above the –DI line but both lines are converging (negative if it continues). The ADX is rising while the Market Index is rising, which indicates that the present up trend is increasing in strength.

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

Support Levels: For short-term traders the immediate main support is at the 7471 points level. The next support is at the 7321 points level.

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

Pivot Point Analysis: For intra-day traders the support and resistance levels are calculated according to the pivot point theory and are: Pivot point = 7889 (This is the level where the trend is likely to change during intra-day). Support (1) = 7858. Support (2) = 7825. Resistance (1) = 7922. Resistance (2) = 7953. 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 days moving averages and all the four averages are rising and also positively trended. Further, the velocity parameters too indicate strength. Both these indicate a positive bias. Incidentally, the index is approaching a major resistance level at the 7896 points level. (The index tested that level intra-day, yesterday) There is a possibility that it could find some resistance there. However, if it crosses above it then a further rise can be expected. Investors are advised to hold long positions.

Work with strict stop losses on all positions

Moving Averages (Trend Indicators) The index: Is above its 5-day average (at 7865) Positive. Is above its 15-day average (at 7737) Positive. Is above its 25-day average (at 7736) Positive. Is above its 200-day average (at 6776) Positive. All the four averages are positively trended. Positive.

The government approach towards natural gas prices will become clearer next week as it prepares to meet a September 30 deadline for price revision, petroleum secretary Saurabh Chandra said. Inaugurating three day seminar on Oil-Gas organized by India Tech-Foundation, Saurabh Chandra said the oil ministry was focused on increasing oil and gas production in the short to medium term. Towards this end it was planning a policy to develop 400 marginal fields of ONGC and was in talks with foreign firms to encourage them to invest in the next round of the New Exploration Licensing Policy (NELP). Many exploration firms are waiting for the government decision on gas prices before they invest and Chandra said the decision would be taken very soon. “The minister for petroleum and natural gas has told Parliament that the gas price would be announced by September-end.

Consumer Forum Penalises Reliance Comm

Reliance Communications Ltd has been asked by a consumer forum in New Delhi to give a compensation of Rs 25,000 to a man for issuing a mobile bill for a non-functional SIM. Holding the telecom company guilty of “deficiency and unfair trade practice,” the New Delhi District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum, presided by C K Chaturvedi, asked it to pay the money to south Delhi resident Sachin Mirza. “We have considered the case and find that it is not a case of billing dispute but a case of defective SIM not responded by Opposite Party (company).”The facts speak for themselves in the case and nothing remains more to show deficiency and improper service of the Opposite Party (OP),” the forum’s bench, also comprising its members S R Chaudhary and Ritu Garodia, said.

CSR Portal To Be Set Up

To provide a “one stop virtual shop” for all social welfare spending needs of companies, government plans to have a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) portal along with data analytics platform.The proposal comes against the backdrop of the new companies law mandating certain class of profitable businesses to shell out at least two% of their three-year annual average net profit towards CSR activities. CSR norms under the Companies Act, 2013, came into force from April 1. The portal would be set up in partnership with the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), which comes under the Corporate Affairs Ministry.

Arvind Eyes Rs 500 Cr Sales From US Brand Franchise

Textiles firm Arvind is eyeing Rs 500 crore turnover from the franchise of US-based speciality apparel retailer ‘The Children’s Place’ in five years. Arvind, which yesterday entered into franchise agreement with The Children’s Place, will invest Rs 150 crore to open 50 stores of the US brand across the country in 5 years. “Indian kidswear market has a huge opportunity. Right now it is fragmented and dominated by local players. We want to be a dominant player in kidswear space and we are looking at Rs 500 crore turnover from The Children’s Place brand in five years,” Arvind Lifestyle Brands MD and CEO J Suresh told PTI.

Foreign Investors Barred From Fresh IRF Exposure

With the foreign investors’ exposure to government debt reaching over 97% of permitted limit of USD 25 billion, they have been asked not to take any fresh investment positions in the interest rate futures market. In separate circulars issued this morning, the two exchanges NSE and BSE said the total investment by overseas investments in government debt securities (through auction route) has reached Rs 1,21,224 crore. This is 97.42% of the total permitted limit of USD 25 billion (Rs 124,432 crore, the exchanges said, citing data from depository NSDL (National Securities Depository Limited).

Honda’s 1.5L i-DTEC Powers 1 Lakh Cars

Honda Cars yesterday announced that it has sold more than 1 lakh cars powered by its revolutionary 1.5L i-DTEC diesel engine in the country. The diesel variants of the Honda Amaze, Honda City and Honda Mobilio have clocked over 90 crore kms cumulatively as per service data.

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Exports To Reach $750 Bn By 2018-19, Says FIEO

MUMBAI | FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2014

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L&T Construction bags Rs 1,832 cr contracts Cairn gets environment clearance to hike output from Rajasthan block Zee Entertainment to replace USL in Nifty from Sep 19 India amends DFTP scheme to increase trade with Africa RBI surplus falls 14.75% in FY14; transfers entire sum to govt Canara Bank expects Rs 500 cr capital from govt this fiscal.

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ndia's exports are expected to reach USD 750 billion by 201819 with improvement in the global trade scenario, apex exporters body FIEO said yesterday. Global commerce is showing improvement and it is expected to grow at 4.7 % this year and 5.3 % in 2015, said the Federation of Indian Export Organisations. "We are optimistic that we would be able to cross USD 350 billion this fiscal. FIEO projects an export target of USD 750 billion by 2018-19. This would require a CAGR of 19.14 % during 2014-19," FIEO President Rafeeq Ahmed told reporters in New Delhi. He said India's traditional markets - the US and Europe - are also posting better economic results. These regions account for about 30 % of the country's exports. Slowdown in these western markets have severely impacted India's outbound shipments.

The country's exports in the last three years have been hovering at USD 300 billion. It was USD 312.35 billion, USD 300.4 billion and USD 307 billion in 2013-14, 2012-13 and 2011-12 respectively. The government is taking several steps to boost the shipments. Soon it is expected to announce measures in the forthcoming foreign trade policy (FTP). Ahmed said the Commerce Ministry should announce steps such as incentives for project exports, brand promotion, creation of export development fund, measures for service exports and affordable credit to exporters. Besides, there is a need to revive special economic zones, he added. "There is a need for immediate withdrawal of minimum alternate tax and dividend distribution tax and restore the SEZ policy to its original form. This would go a long way in regaining trust and confidence of domestic and foreign investors." He also suggested that the gov-

ernment give interest subsidy scheme benefit to all the sectors and exporters and extend it till March 2017. To reduce transactions cost for exporters, FIEO D G Ajay Sahai said that time for approvals and clearances should be reduced besides simplification of procedures, reduction of documentation should be given top priority. Ahmed also recommended that the government announce setting up of country and product specific export clusters or parks on the lines of SEZs. "It will help in making India a manufacturing and export hub. Government should special emphasis on boosting manufacturing sector as it impacts exports too," he added. Besides, he said, exporters need to explore markets such as Latin America, Russia and Africa. Exports growth slipped to 7.33 % in July after witnessing a double-digit expansion in the previous two months, pushing up the trade deficit to a year-high of USD 12.22 billion.

Falling Crude, LNG, Coal Prices Huge Positive For India P

rices of “crude oil, thermal coal and liquefied natural gas (LNG) will be under pressure in the long term because of structural shifts like surge in supplies, move to alternate fuel, and slowing demand. This is a huge blessing for India, since energy imports accounted for 36 % of its total imports last fiscal”, believes CRISIL Research. Between fiscals 2009 and 2014, India’s energy import bill surged at an average 14 % annually to $161

billion. We now expect this to rise only 1.6 % annually to $175 billion by 2019 because prices of the three commodities are forecast to decline. Subdued prices will also help curb oil subsidies. “In the last fifteen years, rising prices encouraged significant investments in the oil & gas and mining. Globally, investments in oil & gas exploration and production more than doubled to $5.7 trillion between 1998 and 2013, vis-a-vis the

Global Economic Summit in Mumbai from 11-13 Sept 2014

‘Asia: Powering Global Markets’ By A Business Reporter

he fourth edition of the Global Economic Summit (GES) focusing on "Asia: Powering Global Markets" is scheduled from 11-13 September 2014 at the Expo Centre, World Trade Centre Mumbai. The World Trade Centre (WTC) Mumbai and All India Association of Industries (AlAI) are jointly organizing this important Summit. The Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry and the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India and Government of Maharashtra have accorded their support to this prestigious event. The Summit will discuss and deliberate on various aspects confronting this continent in achieving the milestones of becoming an economic super power. It aims to focus on the issues faced by global investors and businesses and at the same time provide a platform to Asian nations to project their in-

vestment, trade and export potential. The Summit will also offer a platform to those countries who are keen to explore trade and investment possibilities in Asia. The highlights of the Summit are Conferences, Exhibition, B2B meetings, visits to important Industrial Zones and Handbook on Asia. An important feature of the Summit is the General Assembly of World Trade Point Federation (WTPF) which will he held concurrently with GES 2014 at the World Trade Centre Mumbai. The delegates of the General Assembly from over 70 countries will also participate at the GES 2014. Therefore, Indian businesses could avail the benefits of the Assembly by engaging in business discussions and exploring business opportunities of those countries, especially for the SMEs. Incidentally, Trade Point is an initiative of UNCTAD to facilitate business linkages of SMEs through an online platform managed by WTPF.

CRISIL Research expects Brent crude to decline to $90-100 per barrel by 2018 from $109 in 2013, while thermal coal is seen at $77-82 per tonne compared with $84 in 2013. Spot LNG is forecast at $13-14 per mmbtu from $15 per mmbtu in 2013 – all because of improved supplies and relatively subdued demand. previous 15 years. This led to reserve accretion increasing by 1.6 times to 626 billion barrels of oil equivalent over 1998-2013 period” said Mukesh Agarwal, President, CRISIL Research. Over the next five years, significant supplies of oil are expected from the US, Canada, Brazil and Iraq. Similarly, incremental thermal coal supplies of 1,000 mn tonne are expected, primarily from Australia and Indonesia. The demand growth for oil is expected to be subdued at 0.8-1.0 % over 2014 to 2018 because of increasing energy efficiencies in North America and Europe, slower growth in China and a shift towards alternative fuels. Slowing economic growth in China and India will mean global demand for coal staying subdued at 3.2% over the next five years (against 3.9% in the last five years), leading to pressure on prices. Similarly, LNG demand is also expected to be muted due to lower requirement in Japan and India. CRISIL Research expects Brent crude to decline to $90-100 per barrel by 2018 from $109 in 2013, while thermal coal is seen at $77-82 per tonne compared with $84 in 2013. Spot LNG is forecast at $13-14 per mmbtu from $15 per mmbtu in 2013 – all because of improved supplies and relatively subdued demand.

Weak Monsoon May Hit Gold Demand In Rural India Demand in 2014 is estimated to decline to 850-950 tonnes from 974 tonnes last year, says the World Gold Council By A Business Reporter

old demand in rural India is expected to be lower this year with weak monsoon affecting household savings, according to the World Gold Council (WGC). However, gold demand during the auspicious Diwali festival is expected to be better, it said, adding that the long-term demand for gold remains "intact" in India despite government restrictions. "Rural demand is not looking absolutely great now because rural household savings are coming down even though it is being expected that monsoon will be back to normal," WGC India Managing Director Somasundaram P R told reporters on the sidelines of an Assocham event in New Delhi. About 7-8 per cent of rural household savings goes into gold buying in India, he said. Much of Indian gold demand comes from rural households, especially farmers. Good crop production raises income levels and translates into greater bullion demand. According to the WGC, India's overall gold demand in the 2014 calendar year is estimated to decline to 850-950 tonnes from

974 tonnes in the last year. Stating that government curbs have encouraged smuggling of gold into the country, Somasundaram said that out of the total demand of 850-950 tonnes projected for 2014 calendar year, about 200 tonnes would be served through grey market. However with easing of import norms since May, gold shipments have rise, he said adding that the government should review these norms and re-

verse them soon. The country would continue to depend on imports as recycled gold is only 10 per cent, he added. Since the gold demand would remain strong for India in the long term, the WGC India chief emphasised the need to find ways to mobilise and monetise 22,000 tonnes of gold stock worth USD 1 trillion held in private hands via formal financial sector, he added.

IT’S TIME FOR I & B MINISTRY TO HELP FILM INDUSTRY: VISHAL R 24

eacting to the arrest of Central Board of Film Certification's (CBFC) CEO Rakesh Kumar in an alleged bribery case, filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj says it is high time that Information & Broadcasting Ministry should come forward and aggressively help film fraternity on various matters. "I have read about it (arrest of CBFC CEO) in newspapers. I think I&B ministry should step in aggressively, it is not just the issue of censor, but other things as well. We have been promised for eight years about forming the category (of films) from 12 plus, 15 plus, 18 plus children but it has not happened yet. We filmmakers are suffering," Bhardwaj told reporters here yesterday at an event.

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"There are films that are for 12 plus or 15 plus children so if this category is created it will help us... If you have some adult content in the film, there is pressure from corporate houses and producers to make sure that there is no satellite issue. So, we work under lot of constraints. We entertain people and the ministry should look at our problems. I think I&B ministry should come forward and aggressively help us," he said. The CBFC is a statutory body under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to regulate public exhibition of films under the provisions of The Cinematograph Act 1952. Bhardwaj shares similar sentiment as CBFC Chairperson Leela

Samson that, "the transparent method of certifying films is computerisation of applications." Bhardwaj was talking at the music launch of his upcoming film 'Haider'. "First time there will be ten songs in the film which are of different genres of music and we are excited about it," he said. Film's leading actor Shahid Kapoor, who is a trained dancer, found it challenging doing one of the songs 'Bismil', for the film. "It was essential that Haider doesn't dance like Shahid. Haider should have his own body language and style. Sudesh (a choreographer) did the choreography which is different... His choreography is more performance driven," Shahid said. Vishal Bhardwaj (inset) and the shooting of his film 'Haider'.

With two back-to-back hits – ‘Aashiqui 2’ and ‘Ek Villian’ – newbie Shraddha Kapoor seems to have hit the jackpot. In a candid interview, she talks to Rajesh V. Gaur and Suneel V. Gaur about how things have changed for her and the directors she’d like to work with

Aamir covers all in ‘PK’ poster 2

A STAR IS BORN How do the successes of 'Ek Villian' and 'Aashiqui 2' feel? More than me it has made my parents very happy. They’ve told me that they’re proud of me and happy with my work. I feel great about that. I’ve getting t a lot of offers now but I’m happier because my parents are happy.

How have things changed for you after these films? Nothing much has changed. My dad (Shakti Kapoor) has got me a bigger car even though I didn’t want it. Personally, I think I have become more disciplined. People also recognise me now. So yes, it feels good.

Tell us about those offers that have been coming in... I was shocked and thrilled when I started getting messages and calls from people I look up to in the industry. When Aditya Chopra told me that he liked my work, I was over the moon. Now I have to live up to everyone’s expectations. Who has been your inspiration as an actress? My dad, Shakti kapoor. Dad is a very hard working man. I have learnt to work hard from him. He worked hard for every role and it has not been an easy journey for him. It seems that all of a sudden

you've come into your own? I am grateful for what I've received after 'Aashiqui 2'. After the first couple of flops, I could've disappeared. Nowadays I love the way my name comes up in projects. But I don't get flattered when my name is announced without my confirming the projects.

You are particular about your image... And why not. I would like to be known for being someone who says and does things that she means. So before you ask, the only forthcoming projects that are certain are Vishal Bhardwaj's 'Haider' and Remo D'Souza's 'ABCD 2' which I'll be shooting for in Las Vegas.

Bollywood music made of folk recipes S

ufi music icon Kailash Kher says that folk music, which preceded mainstream music, has its place secured in the annals of music and nobody can undermine its importance. "The Bollywood film music cuisine is largely made up of folk song recipes," said Kailash, who is also a composer. He reminded the young generation that folk culture and folk music were the roots from which branches of different musical genres have spread out. Kailash, who started playback singing with the film 'Andaaz', sang in ad jingles first. He says live music and performances are slowly on their way out. Paying tribute to Indian musicians, Kailash said that from Bismillah Khan to Pt Hariprasad Churasia, mu-

sicians of India had shunned all ma- If your devotion is pure, you need terial comfort for the cause of music. not require any synthetic "If your devotion is pure, you need orchestration as proved by our not require any synthetic orchestra- folk predecessors years back. tion as proved by our folk predeces- Even without instruments sors years back. Even without you can create magic instruments you can create magic," Kailash Kher Kailash said. Paying tribute to Kolkata, he said, "I think the highest number of per- singers like Parbati Baul. Kailash forming artistes in different genres hopes to team up with Parbati Baul are from Kolkata and Bengal. Kolkata and other folk singers to peris a city of art, it is a place of literature form 'baul' and other kinds and craft with lots of talented people of folk songs fused with sufi music. residing there who practise and dream art." Kailash, who plans to perform with his sufi Kailasha band with Kolkata folk artistes in the next few months, is all praise for

fter the controversial bare-all first poster of upcoming Bollywood movie 'PK', which showed Aamir Khan in the buff, generated a lot of heat, the second poster released today shows the superstar donning a traditional Rajasthani attire along with a trumpet bearing the name 'Bhairosingh Band'. The 'poster marketing' is part of the promotional campaign which Aamir said is aimed at 'confusing' the audiences. “Every two to three weeks, there will be a new poster which will be introduced. We will have a poster campaign...we will release eight to ten posters till the film is released," Aamir said. "We want to confuse the people with the release of every poster. But there is a story in each and every image that we reveal." Reacting to the controversy over the first poster, Aamir said, "I have achieved what I wanted to out of the first 'PK' poster. I have got some good reactions from people in the industry. Some people have loved it (poster) and some people didn't like it. The jokes were really funny. Some people even posed in the same fashion and we really enjoyed it. You will understand once you see the film." Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, the film is set for release in December this year.

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Darshan plays husband to ‘Mary Kom’ with ease Darshan Kumaar is the warrior kind, originally a Jat he has found his Bollywood dream in Delhi. Acting runs in his veins, it keeps him focused on what he wants most, the desire to be an actor. He has no filmy godfathers in the industry, but has his acting basics right to push him in his Bollywood endeavours. The glitzy world in Mumbai pulled him away from his hometown. We spoke to the earnest debutant about his debut film.

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Rani Mukerji in Mardaani

his week’s release, Mardaani, has Rani Mukerji playing a fearless cop, who wants to smash a child trafficking gang. Actresses have played cops in the past, some in uniform some under-

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There is a great deal of buzz around ‘Mary Kom’. Yes. I hope the film clicks and it has been a real good debut for me with Priyanka Chopra as my costar.

How did you feel while working with Priyanka? She is a very hardworking and disciplined professional on the sets. She has put a lot of effort and research to portray ‘Mary Kom’ by building her physique and learning boxing. She totally put me at ease while enacting scenes and it was easier for me to portray my character of Mary Kom’s husband. Did you work on your character? Yes. I read a lot about Mary Kom and her husband whom unfortunately I couldn’t meet. He is a football coach in real life and since I have played both football and boxing, it was easier for me to essay Mary Kom’s hubby’s role. How was Oomung Kumar as a director? He has a theatre and advertising background and has anchored shows on television and is also an art director which made it easier

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for him to explain scenes to us and he was very cool and patient on the scenes which made it easier for us to enact our roles. Do you have a favourite actor or role model? It has to be Naseeruddin Shah all the way and he is a sort of mentor to me also.

cover (most recently Priyanka Chopra in Gundey, but the one great influence on films has been real life cop Kiran Bedi. Telugu actress Vijayashanti had a long run as an action star after she played a cop in the 1990 film Karthavyam, which was not just a hit, but won her state trophies, as well as a National Award. The film was dubbed into Tamil as Vijayashanti IPS and remade in Hindi as Tejasvini, by N. Chandra (who had earlier remade another of her hits as Pratighaat, starring Sujata Mehta), who cast Vijayashanthi in the lead. In the South she

came to be known as ‘Female Amitabh Bachchan,’ and was the highest paid female star, but in Mumbai, her career did not last too long. She is best known for her role in Eeshwar, opposite Anil Kapoor. Tejasvini was set in Delhi, which was rife with

corruption, criminal politicians in power, in cahoots with gangsters. The Assistant Superintendent of Police, Tejasvini Joshi, takes on the whole rotten system. No other actress wore a uniform as comfortably as Vijayashanti, or thrashed vil-

Aamir: Vulgarity cannot be defined by shedding clothes A

What is your next project? I am cast in Anushka Sharma’s home production NH10 which has Niel Bhoopalam along with Anushka in lead roles. It deals about a murder on the highway and I play the villain and it’s a pacy thriller.

amir Khan who received a lot of flak for appearing nude in the poster of 'PK' has come out in defence of himself. Aamir who recently launched the second poster of the film, spoke to the media about the controversial

poster. He said, "Vulgarity is a matter of perception. I can be indecent even while wearing clothes. Vulgarity cannot be defined by shedding clothes. It is defined through your actions, your words and the manner in which you behave with

I’d do anything for an extra dose of adrenaline: Anandita Nayyar By Sandeep Hattangadi

Your role in 'Amit Sahni Ki List' was appreciated a lot? We are thrilled that the movie has opened to positive reviews and the audiences thoroughly enjoyed our labour of love. The audiences and critics seemed to appreciate my role, considering my character could melt just a little, but not enough to shatter my perfection. Been overwhelmed with appreciation of a “strong screen presence”, “playing my part confidently” and being “tres chic.” How was feel while working with the incorrigible comic, Vir Das? Vir and the script are the reason why I chose the film to begin with –- I believe in his sensibilities and he is a powerhouse of talent. He is so encouraging; he would stay back to give me cues for my closeups. I really think without Vir as Amit, I wouldn't have been able to pull off Devika. Of course, he's a comedian so the

jokes weren't far away and we had so much fun with all the hard work.

lains as mercilessly. In most films, the female cop is just a sidekick to the hero, and not seen too often doing police work in any authentic manner. Sushmita Sen played a rather convincing cop in Samay though; Madhuri Dixit played a tough-talking policewoman in Khalnayak, in which she is remembered most for the Choli ke peechay song, though she does a risky assignment in the film, going after a dangerous terrorist (Sanjay Dutt). Hema Malini in Andha Kanoon and Rekha in Phool Bane Angarey had the personality to play cops and the uniform suited them. Dimple Kapadia had it torn off in a harrowing rape scene in Zakhmee Aurat, after which she gets together a band of women and castrates rapists. Bipasha Basu looked good in khakee in Gunah but if an actress got the look and body language of a cop right, it was Seema Biswas in Ek Hasina Thi and Zindaggi Rocks. Going by the promos of Mardaani, Rani Mukerji plays Shivani Roy in a nononsense manner, not encumbered by song-anddance frills. The box-office fate of the film aside, it will create a credible heroine in Hindi cinema.

How was the experience of hard core thrilling stuff like bungee jumping and all? Well, I wasn't a part of the bungee jumping sequence for this film. But I am an adrenaline junkie. Skydiving, scuba diving, surfing, rafting, skiing and trekking are some of my fun weaknesses! I’d do anything for an extra dose of adrenaline!

Please tell us about your background and the films that you have done so far? In a short span of 25 years I have had the fortune of living in three different countries and having extensively traveled around the world. I grew up in an amalgamated mixture of Turkey, India and the US. The acting bug caught me when I saw Yash Raj’s 'Lamhe' as a child. It was my favourite film. I started my career as a commercial model, and was lucky enough to represent brands like Idea with Abhishek Bachchan, Panasonic

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with Ranbir Kapoor, LG, Godrej, Garnier with Karisma Kapoor, Hero Honda and others.

Your favourite actors and directors? I have a long list of directors and actors I want to work with! Amongst the directors, my dream list includes Karan Johar, Rajkumar Hiraani, Rakeysh Om Prakash Mehra, Aditya Chopra, Imtiaz Ali, Zoya Akhtar, Homi Ajadania among others. Amongst the actors, my all time favourite is Salman Khan! It would be an absolute dream come true if I got the opportunity to work with him. I would love the opportunity to work with Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Sidharth Malhotra and Varun Dhawan. Are you open to television offers? In the next few years, hopefully there will be a shift in the Indian television, its on the brink now. But as of now, since I don’t watch television myself, hence don’t see myself being a part of it at this moment. If something interesting comes up, I would consider it for sure!

others or your moves in a song. I did not find the pose vulgar". He further added, "A baby is born without clothes, so would you call a baby vulgar?". Well said Aamir! You have hit the nail on the head.

urveen Chawla will soon join the ranks of Bollywood actresses Anushka Sharma and Priyanka Chopra. As Anushka is producing 'NH10', Priyanka will co-produce 'Madamji' along with Madhur Bhandarkar. Just like them Surveen has also started her own production house and wants to produce films in Hindi as well as Punjabi, as she is a well- known actress

in Punjab as well. The 'Hate Story 2' star is planning to produce a Bollywood film which will be helmed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari. The film which is tentatively titled 'Nil' will go on floors once the cast of the film is finalised. Ashwiny is the wife of filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari who recently directed the Amitabh Bachchan starrer, 'Bhoothnath Returns'.

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ENIGMA CODE 814 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: 9 Agree it could be different in town (7) 10 Possibly old, bald and certainly eccentric (3-4) 11 He gets French wine with little American money (7) 12 Speak in support of getting robbed (5,2) 13 Don or Bryl's miscast as George Gordon (4,5) 15 Mark finally changes direction, giving rise to contempt (5) 16 Shift a point to the right for such an increase, may be (7) 19 Less important scheme to maintain interest in play (3,4) 20 Hero's gamble upset after 50 invaded (2,3) 21 Out of form ? (9) 25 One doesn't go under because of a mistake (7) 26 Clay mixture holds initial content if found to become chalky (7) 28 Hamlet's friend, losing his head in part, gives speech (7) 29 Alison possibly goes out East to get this animal (3-4)

DOWN: 1 George has right kind of love to be obsequious (6) 2 Quickest runner way in front near the bull (6) 3 It's been made by a well known person (4) 4 He's none the worse for having taken a chance, seemingly (6) 5 Acquiesces in dispersing no scents (8) 6 Such evidence as one might be able to give (10) 7 Put money into Rev. Spooner's smelly bowl (8) 8 You can see it run along rope and quickly put on speed (4-4) 14 Evidence of violence in old boats maybe (5,5)

The Clue: Repentant

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S ENIGMA CODE GATHER, THREAT, HATTER, RATHER, TEETHE, HEATER, TETHER

MATH PYRAMID 814 16 Pedigree jumper ? (4-4) 17 Colin has become a new man (8) 18 Asking Desmond, before one, to make a call (8) 22 Approach about one hundred

tattered coats (6) 23 A drink to keep you going (6) 24 Epigram from an essay in German (6) 27 Old faithful (4)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS: 8 Grim, 9 Reprimands, 10 Pavlov, 11 Donating, 12 Logistic, 14 Nicked, 16 Eden, 17 Lhasa, 18 Pare, 19 Nymphs, 21 Mortuary, 23 Scottish, 26 Creamy, 27 Sine qua non, 28 Cues. DOWN: 1 Break of day, 2 Emulsion, 3 Privet, 4 Sped, 5 Bignonia, 6 Tactic, 7 Aden, 13 Claim, 15 Ear trumpet, 17 Luscious, 18 Prudence, 20 Putter, 22 Racing, 24 Clip, 25 Hans.

QUICK CROSS 814

ACROSS: 1. 1502 in Roman numerals 5. Confined, with 'up' 6. Contemptuous expression 8. To __ _ human... (3,2) 10. Selects 12. Trillion: prefix 13. "E" of QED

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

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HIDATO 814

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

MATHDOKU 814

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: Those planning to go abroad to work will receive lucrative offers. This is the right time to apply for entrance into trade. Students taking up vocational courses should first make up their mind as to choice of their future career. They will receive job offers to work as trainees in five-star hotels which should be accepted. The married will enjoy domestic felicity. Sports persons should work hard at their practice for they could win fresh laurels in their field of specialization. BABIES BORN TODAY: Will be obedient, sweet natured, attractive, healthy and long-lived. Generally, fortunate, helpful, respectful and will not tolerate dishonesty from others. Will be creative, artistic and an interest in medicine. Happiness, fame and success in life are indicated. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): There could be talk of a change of house or surroundings soon. You need to be patient with loved ones even though you may be feeling inconvenienced. You may feel obliged to discharge certain obligations towards a person who has been of great help to you in the past. The fancy-free will find an associate taking more than a casual interest in them.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): Care should especially be taken against sloppy handling of an important issue. Even a minor mistake or error in judgment could land you in deep trouble. And do not compound your problems by entering into an argument with a senior. Try to keep a low profile. A tendency to flirt could land you in an embarrassing situation. Try not to push your luck, since you are already committed elsewhere.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): Avoid haste in concluding a fresh agreement. Evaluate all pros and cons as also its profitability. It is possible that the facts may have been manipulated to show unrealistic profits. Instead of taking any risks follow the regular procedures. Seek help and advice if need be. Someone close who may have created problems for you may ask for a chance to make amends. Forgiveness will help release negative emotions.

CANCER (June 21 - July 21): There will be some good news about certain changes in your organization that will place you in a better position and in higher pay scale. Professionals will get to work with organizations of international repute. Your determination and dedication has won you fresh laurels and rewards. A bit of light hearted flirtation given the circumstances should not be taken too seriously. Give the other party the benefit of the doubt.

LEO (July 22 - August 21): Wait for fresh investments until you come across a real good bargain. A quick turnover in business leads to sudden monetary benefits. Speculative ventures should be avoided. Those associated with the media will sign new prestigious contract. Love life will sparkle. At a meeting or large gathering, you are going to be very popular and much in demand mainly with members of the opposite sex.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): Apprehensions about changes around could make you feel insecure about things in general. Do not jump to any conclusions; there could be some good coming out of what is happening. At home too you could face some problems because of a more aggressive stance that you have adopted of late. You need to be more understanding. Reach out show how much you care to those that love you.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): The spontaneity you seek is missing from your life. You seem to lack interest in anything. You may find it difficult to concentrate on work. There is a tendency for you to read meanings into what people say to you. Stop being on the defensive and hypersensitive unnecessarily. There are problems in a relationship. Accept the changing situation and flow with the tide and you will find it a lot easier to get by.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): You are confronted with unusual problem at work. This can intrigue you and yet you may even succeed in solving it. Keep a promise you have recently made to yourself. Also fulfill any work aims you set yourself for the day. If you are meeting someone for the first time rest assured that you will make a good impression. It may not be love at first sight but is a good beginning.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): New investments will yield profit. Look forward to financial good news, perhaps a new contract is offered on favorable terms. Do not make comparisons of what could have been just take the opportunity when it turns up. Plan a work cum holiday trip as you are likely to travel soon. Stars indicate a happy romance for the married or those in love with great plans for the future. If fancy free your carefree attitude attracts someone to you.

CAPRICORN (December 21 - January 19): Financially, you are in a position of strength and could expand your existing business. If keen to diversify in a new area of work, you can now take the plunge. You have a profitable day. You seem to have found direction, which you may have been lacking earlier. You may have to make a few compromises and give into the whims of a loved one. The outcome will make your efforts worth it.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): There is a tendency to be more sensitive than usual. Keep cool. A reaction is just what you should avoid in the interest of everyone. It would be better if you could maintain cordial relationships with colleagues and friends for it will be with their help and assistance you will succeed. Your ego could get bruised today because you may over step the mark with a little social flirting. A reaction is just what you should avoid in the interest of all.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20): You will have to pursue a payment you have been expecting. There will be urgent needs for funds for a certain payment that was due for a later period comes up now due to a technical fault. Heavy expenses at home could also prove irksome under the present situation. Your mate or sweetheart will be in a good mood and can share your frustrations and disappointments of a difficult day you had.

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ACROSS: 1 Mug's ___ : unprofitable or senseless occupation? (4) 4 Withdraw from a promise or undertaking? (3,3) 8 Which person? (3) 10 ___ for : chooses as an alternative? (4) 13 It is used to measure distance traveled by vehicle (8) 14 Marred or spoiled, made a mess of (7) 15 Dairy fat (6) 17 Vanish (9) 21 Beverage made with beaten eggs (3) 22 Bond creator Fleming (3) 23 A person or persons addressed (3) 26 Progressive rockers ____ Tree (9) 27 Mr. Chakraborty of Bollywood (6) 28 Foreknow (7) 32 Devilish, hellish (8) 34 The foam of waves breaking on the shore (4) 35 Drop bait lightly (3) 36 Birds of prey with very keen eye26 Light turban (6) 15 French bench (4) sight (6) 28 One who pays too much attention 16 Captain Picard's counselor (4) 37 Domesticated canines (4) 18 Classify, separate (4) to detail (3) 19 Subatomic particle (4) 29 Medley (4) DOWN: 20 Hearing organ (3) 30 Japanese wrestling (4) 1 Rounded lump (4) 23 Belgian battle (5) 31 Newts (4) 2 Jeff's comic-strip partner? (4) 24 Not above (5) 33 Of absolutely no value - as in "not 3 If the ---- fits, ... (4) 25 Take in, sip or drink (6) worth a ___"? (3) 5 City in U.P. (6) SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S QUICK CROSSWORD 6 Many a time to the poet (3) 7 Uproar; enthusiastic admiration? ACROSS: 1 Sitcom, 7 Untoward, 8 Amps, 10 Rabbit, 11 Assume, 14 Cat, 16 Paler, 17 Busy, 19 Annoy, 21 Veldt, 22 Varia, 23 Frog, 26 Outon, 28 Joe, 29 Xerxes, 30 (6) Maraud, 31 Alam, 32 Dynastic, 33 Hieron. 9 ___ number : 1 or 3 or 181? (3) DOWN: 1 Scarab, 2 Cambay, 3 Must, 4 Hot spot, 5 Babul, 6 Idler, 8 Abcs, 9 Pit, 12 11 Visit briefly (3,2) Say, 13 Metro, 15 Unlit, 18 Undue, 19 Aer, 20 Nda, 21 Vanessa, 22 Vox, 23 For12 Handle roughly by the neck or beat age, 24 Ream, 25 Godson, 26 Oxide, 27 Trans, 28 Jal, 30 Mach. up (5)

IRREGULAR SUDOKU 2059 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

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

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SUDOKU 2240 Sudoku is a number placing puzzle based on a 9x9 grid such several given numbers.To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every digit from 1 to 9 must appear in each of the nine vertical columns, in each of the nine horizontal rows and in each of the nine boxes.

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CRYPTOQUIP

Today’s clue: P equals G

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

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YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: The chief obstacle to the progress of the human race is the human race

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How many words of four or more letters can you make from the letters shown in today’s puzzle? In making a word, each letter may be used once only. Each word must contain the letter at the top of the pyramid. There should be at least one nine letter word. Plurals, foreign words and proper names are not allowed. Today’s ratings: 07 average; 08 good; 10 outstanding. YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: excel, EXCELSIOR, excise, exile, exorcise, sexier.

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BERNIE ECCLESTONE DASHES HOPES OF INDIAN GRAND PRIX’S RETURN IN 2015

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EW DELHI: Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone today asserted that the troubled Indian Grand Prix has run out of time for a 2015 return and its organisers must settle the contractual obligations for a possible comeback in 2016. Ecclestone was hoping the race organisers, Jaypee Group, will sort out the five-year contract in time for a return next year but that has not happened yet, leaving the Buddh International Circuit (BIC) owners too little time to get the event back on track. Usually, the FIA World Motor Sport Council ratifies the next season’s calendar in September and the final one in December. “It is too late for 2015. We (Formula One Management and Jaypee) are looking at 2016 now and hopefully the tax

issues in India will also be sorted out by then. The organisers also need to settle the existing contract

before we get back. I am expecting to see them next week,” Ecclestone told PTI from his London office. After the event was dropped for 2014, the 83-year-old had revealed that the race promoters had not complied with the contract, mainly the financial side of it. The tax and bureaucratic set-up in India has anyway made the teams and FOM uncomfortable, putting the high-profile event in further jeopardy. As it is, accommodating India on the ever-crowded calendar will not be easy. Mexico’s return next year after a 23-year absence takes the calendar up to 20 races and Azerbaijan has also confirmed a deal to make its F1 debut in 2016. Russia makes its debut in October this year. Ecclestone, however, reiterated his wish for a successful

Indian Grand Prix. “As I have said in the past, we and the teams want to go back to India, irrespective of how busy the calendar is. I hope the environment for our return gets better. Until then, my message to all the F1 fans is that keep watching the sport on television,” said the British magnate, who recently paid USD 100 million to end his bribery trial in Germany. No Jaypee official was available for a comment. Jaypee Sports International CEO Sameer Gaur had bet his life on the race’s return in 2015. Sebastian Vettel completed a hat-trick of wins at BIC last year besides securing his fourth world title. The race saw dwindling spectator interest after making an impressive debut in 2011, when a whopping 95,000 flocked to the stands. The promoters claimed sixty thousand were present on Sunday last year, five thousand less than 2012.

Lakshdham Sitwala, Parikh fire big breaks in BPL prevail over M Fr Agnelo M

UMBAI: Lakshdham HS Goregaon trounced Fr Agnelo 4-1 in the MSSA fourth division U-16 Inter Schools football league match played at the MSSA ground. Amar Kate scored two goals while Pratik Sharma and Ramesh Shenoy got a goal each for Lakshdam. Bhavesh Patel scored the only goal for Fr Agnelo. In another fourth division under 16 encounter. J.J. Academy from Mulund trashed Guru Nanak (Dadar) 8-1. Krish Parekh and Hiren Rajpal with three goals apiece and two from Yash Kotak secured their win as the Mulund boys made merry scoring at will.

Other Results: B-16-IV-H : Shailendra Education Society (Dahisar) failed to turn up for their match against CNM School (Juhu); B-16-IV-H: St. John the Evangelist (Marol) (1) (Joshua Arthur) drew with St. Xavier’s (Andheri) (1) (Rahul Singh); B16-IV-I: Lakshdham H.S. (Goregaon) (4) (Amar Kate 2, Pratik Sharma, Ramesh Shenoy) beat Fr. Agnelo H.S. (Malad) (1) (Patel Bhavesh); B16-IV-Y: J.J. Academy (Mulund) (8) (Kris Parekh 3, Yash Kotak 2, Hiren Rajpal 3) beat Guru Nank (Dadar) (1) (Sai Manoj); B-16-IV-E:Dr. S. Radhakrishnan ‘A’ failed to turn up for their match against St. Thomas (Goregaon).

UMBAI: World team championship silver medallist Dhruv Sitwala and Australian Open bronze winner Siddharth Parikh fired a flurry of century breaks for their respective teams in the inaugural Videocon Billiards Premier League here. Sitwala, a twice world runnerup, was the toast of MB’s Shooters’ thrilling 3-2 win over SPG Billiards Punters who squandered a 2-0 advantage and lost. Sitwala initiated his team’s brilliant recovery when he hit 138 and 103 against Sanket Bapat and later overcame world team gold medallist Ashok Shandilya with a fine, unfinished 156 in the decider after Amit Sapru snatched the crucial fourth tie for Shooters. Sitwala’s heroics helped Shooters, who were sharing joint lead with WJ Genii on 23 points, earn four points and grab the sole lead with a tally of 27 points. Race for Gold enhanced their tally to 23 points to climb to joint

IN BRIEF Hockey India inducts Madhya Pradesh as new Associate Member

NEW DELHI: Hockey India today added its 23rd associate member by welcoming on board Hockey Madhya Pradesh under its wings.Prior to being the associate member of Hockey India, Hockey Madhya Pradesh was known as Madhya Pradesh Hockey Association, HI said in a statement. Speaking on the newly formed Hockey Madhya Pradesh, HI Secretary General Narinder Batra said, “I welcome Hockey Madhya Pradesh to the family of Hockey India and we look forward to them to continuing their commendable work that they have been doing since their inception as Madhya Pradesh Hockey Association. Hockey India currently has 25 permanent, 23 associate, 2 members through State Olympic Associations, 6 Academy members and 1 Hoc-Key Member.Nitin Dhimole is the President and Lok Bahadur is the General Secretary of the Hockey Madhya Pradesh.

Tough draw for Indian football teams in Asian Games

NEW DELHI: The Indian men’s U-23 national team will be playing Jordan and UAE in Group G while the women’s senior national team have been placed in Group A with hosts South Korea, Thailand and Maldives in the upcoming Incheon Asian Games.The draw that was released today has 29 nations in the men’s event where the teams have been divided into eight groups with five groups of four and three groups of three.The women’s competition on the other hand has 11 teams with two groups of four and one group of three countries.Two-time Asian Games gold medal winners India drew with UAE in the 2012 AFC U-22 Qualifiers in Muscat with a late equaliser from Dempo winger Romeo Fernandes. UAE bagged a silver medal in the 2010 Games in Guangzhou, China losing to Japan 0-1 in the final.

Broad to undergo knee surgery on Sepetmber 4

Siddharth Parikh second along with WJ Genii following a 3-2 win over RRockets, following a 3-1 win. Former Railways champion Siddharth Parikh sparkled in

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RRockets’ loss while firing three century breaks of 129, 118 and 105. Scorpions, who were languishing at the bottom of the 10-team league, registered their second win with an impressive 5-0 verdict over The Rakish Kings that helped them rise to joint fourth with Tigers on 17 points. Scorpions’ winning effort was marked by young Loukic Pathare’s shock win over V Raja Subramanian in the opening singles tie. Playing with a handicap of -10, Pathare beat Raja (-120) 100-77 to give Scorpions a dream start. Results: Race for Gold bt RRockets 3-2; MB’s Shooters bt SPG Billiards Punters 3-2; Scorpions bt The Rakish Kings 5-0. Standings: 1. MB’s Shooters (27); 2. WJ Genii and Race for Gold 23; 3. RRockets 18; 4. Tigers and Scorpions 17; 5. SP Young Guns 16; 6. SPG Billiards Punters and The Rakish Kings 15; 8. SK’s Kannon Masters 11.

LONDON: England bowler Stuart Broad will undergo surgery on his right knee next month after which he is set to start a rehabilitation plan that will last for up to 14 weeks. The 28-year-old has played through the pain of a longstanding patella tendonitis problem but will now go under the knife on September 4.”The ECB medical team confirmed that England pace bowler Stuart Broad is to have surgery on his right knee on Thursday September 4. A rehabilitation and recovery programme will be determined following the operation,” a statement issued by the ECB said. taking 6/25 on the opening day of the fifth Test at the Oval.

Poulose creates new national record in 110m hurdles

NEW DELHI: India’s youth athletes Maymon Poulose and Mithravarun qualified for the Final-A stage in the 110 metres hurdles and discus throw, respectively in the athletics events of the Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing.According to the Athletics Federation of India release, Poulose clocked 13.64sec in the hurdles race, which is also a new National record (youth) and personal best, while Mithravarun threw a personal best of 54.71 metres in discus throw.

KERALA OPTS FOR CHOPRA, MENDY COSTLIEST

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UMBAI: Indian-origin English footballer Michael Chopra was the first pick, though not the costliest, in the International Players Draft of the Hero Indian Super League, signed on by the Sachin Tendulkar co-owned Kerala Blasters here today. Chopra was chosen for USD 58,185 in the first round of the sevenround draft in which all eight franchises of the IPL-style tournament took part. "Pleased to have been by @sachin_rt's team #KeralaBlasters in @IndSuperLeague Excited to be working with David James @jamosfoundation," tweeted the 30-year-old England-born Chopra who has plied his trade for various clubs in his home country. The striker, a product of Newcastle United's youth system, is currently a free agent after being released by Blackpool. Kerala Blasters marquee playercum-manager and former England custodian David James, who has played for big clubs like Liverpool and Manchester City, welcomed the addition of Chopra into the squad. "Chopra, with his experience of playing in English football, was our first choice as a pick in the draft. He is very excited to be part of the team coowned by SachinTendulkar. He wants to improve Indian football and wants to set up academies," James said. Chopra was not the costliest player picked up in the first few rounds of the draft. That distinction went to French central defender Bernard Mendy who commanded USD 80,000 and was drafted in by the newly inducted Chennai franchise. There were 34 players, including Chopra, who commanded a price of USD 58,185 while a dozen others were taken for USD 38,790 each.

Dacourt stresses foreign recruits will help Indian players get better

UMBAI: Olivier Dacourt who had completed a thesis on Indian football and was here in India to speak at a Indian Super League workshop earlier in April gave his thoughts after the Indian Super League's (ISL) International Player Draft on Thursday in Mumbai. The former Inter Milan player stated that he was very happy to be a part of IMG-Reliance's project."I am very happy and proud to be part of this project. I have never seen a draft in my life." He also said that the experienced foreign recruits will help the Indian players get better. "If the teams get some players with a lot of experience, that will help the Indians to progress which is very important as the ISL is about Indian football. This competition is for the future of India." The Frenchman who also represented Everton in the past said that for many foreign players, it was the project that drew them and not merely the financial gains."The ISL is a big adventure. When you move from Delhi to Mumbai, it is difficult as you meet new people.”

Indian Super League’s (ISL) Kerala Blasters marquee player and manager goalkeeper David James, and General Manger Viren D'Silva at the international player draft of the ISL in Mumbai, India. (right) Oliver Dacourt holds court.

Kerala Blasters FC: Michael Chopra, Iain Hume, Víctor Herrero Forcada, Erwin Spitzner, Pedro Adriano Veloso Gusmão, Cédric Hengbart, Raphael Romey. Mumbai City FC: Diego Fernando Nadal, Jan Štohanzl, Francisco Javier Fernández Luque, Pavel Cmovš, Johann Letzelter, André Matos Dias Pereira, Ilias Pollalis. North East United FC: Isaac Chansa, Cornell Glen, Massamba Lô Sambou, Do Dong-Hyun, Guilherme Felipe de Castro, Tomáš Josl, Luis Alfredo Yánes Padilla. FC Pune City: Bruno Cirillo, Emanuele Belardi, Iván Bolado Palacios, Saïdou Mady Panandetiguiri, Omar Andres Rodriguez Martinez, Andrés Felipe González Ramírez, Park Kwang-IL

INTERNATIONAL PLAYER DRAFT LIST:

Atletico de Kolkata: Borja Fernandez, Jofre Mateu González, José Miguel González Rey, Arnal Llibert Conde Carbó, Sylvain Monsoreau, Jakub Podaný, Apoula Edima Edel Bete. Team Chennai: Bernard Mendy, Cristian Hidalgo González Gennaro Bracigliano, Bojan Djordjic, Bruno Augusto Pelissari de Lima, Jairo Andrés Suarez Carvajal, Eduardo Silva Lerma Delhi Dynamos FC: Mads Junker, Morten Skoubo, Bruno Herrero Arias, Gustavo Marmentini dos Santos, Marek Cech Pavel Eliáš, Henrique Dinis Oliveira Dias Team Goa: Miroslav Slepicka, Jan Šeda, Bruno Filipe, Tavares Pinheiro, Youness Bengelloun, Miguel Bruno Pereira Herlein, Grégory Arnolin, Edgar Carvalho Figueira Marcelino

Sofast — good thing for the Star of Mysore Trophy

By Shalivahana

here are eight races today and the first starts at 1.45 p.m. Perhaps a good thing today is Sofast in the Star of Mysore Trophy.

CARD AND SELECTIONS

1. The Talakadu Plate - Div. II 1400 M 1.45 P.M. 1. Hostess (Ex: Outofcontrol) 62.5 T.S.Jodha 2. Indian Hero 59.5 Shiva Kumar 3. Jazzbythebay 57.5 B.Harish 4. Peppr 57 S.Mallikarjun 5. Ice Sprint 56.5 Ryan Marshall 6. Nation's Glory 56.5 J.H.Christopher 7. Rising Affairs 56.5 A.Vishwanath 8. Glorious Moments 55.5 A.R.Pradeep 9. Dream Neo (Ex:Alala) 54.5 M.Kumar 10. Prost 54 V.R.Jagdeesh 11. Arc Angel 53.5 Ajeet Kumar Win: Prost, Arc Angel

2. The Regency Gold Plate 1100 M 2.15 P.M. 1. Always United 60 J.H.Christopher 2. Beautiful Effect 57 Nassar Alam 3. Royal Regina 55.5 Y.S.Srinath 4. Fantasy Living 54.5 Afsar Khan 5. Vroom Vroom 54.5 Ajeet Kumar 6. Alloy 54 M.J.Gautamrajurs 7. Glorious Light 54 Arshad Alam 8. Pipesof Peace 54 L.Prashant Win: Royal Regina, Glorious Light

3. The Talakadu Plate - Div. I 1400 M 2.45 P.M. 1. Aqua Aria 62.5 A.Velu 2. Shades Of Scarlet 62.5 D.Gnaneshwar 3. Woodkraft 61.5 Shiva Kumar 4. Gayle's Storm 60 Ryan Marshall 5. Thunder 60 P.Kiran Rai 6. Triple Victory 60 T.S.Jodha 7. Badshah 59 M.J.Gautamrajurs

Win: Bright Eyes, Anmol Hira

5. The R.R.Komandur Memorial Trophy 1400 M 3.45 P.M. 1. Bessie 61 Babu Singh 2. I Say 58.5 S.K.Paswan 3. Santa Maria 57 T.S.Jodha 4. Indian Royalty 56 M.Rajesh Kumar 5. Precious Replica 56

MYSORE RACES TODAY

8. Oriental Belle 59 J.H.Christopher 9. For Your Eyes Only 58.5 S.Chethan Kalay 10. Magnetic Power 11. Zamindar 57.5 A.Vishwanath 12. Magical Filly 57 V.R.Jagdeesh Win: Gayle’s Storm, Oriental Belle

4. The Cauvery Plate Div. II 1100 M 3.15 P.M. 1.Kentucky Rose 60 Arshad Alam 2.Aerial Acrobat 59.5 Janardhan Paswan 3.Smart Mistral 57.5 Ryan Marshall 4.Smile Stone 56.5 Afsar Khan 5.Anmol Hira 55 Ajeet Kumar 6.Crispy Delight 54.5 M.J.Gautamrajurs 7.Bright Eyes 54 J.W.D.L. 8.Mystical Shadow 54 P.Kiran Rai 9.Swift 54 A.Vishwanath 10.Touch Of Romance 54 L.Prashant 11.A Move To Remember 53.5 J.W.D.L.

M.J.Gautamrajurs 6. Oscar Sparkler 55.5 Shiva Kumar 7. Brillante 55 J.Paswan 8. Aanchal Beauty 54 N.Ramesh Kumar 9. Sutton Prince 53.5 L.Prashant 10. Royal Prodigy 52 Nassar Alam 11. Andina 51 Vivek 12. Ultimate Princess 51 Ajeet Kumar Win: Ultimate Princess, Santa Maria 6. The Star Of Mysore Trophy 1400 M 4.15 P.M. 1. Royal Salute 62.5 T.S.Jodha 2. Frenemee 61 B.Harish 3. Artic Rose 56.5 V.R.Jagdeesh 4. Scholar 56.5 Keanen G.Steyn 5. Sofast 56 Y.S.Srinath 6. Color Me 55.5 Ryan Marshall 7. Demanding Format 55 Arshad Alam 8. Al Attaturk 53 A.R.Pradeep

9. Ben Ten 53 M.J.Gautamrajurs Win: Sofast, Colour Me

7. The Cauvery Plate Div. I 1100 M 4.45 P.M. 1. Cattleya 61.5 P.S.Chouhan 2. Jolie 61.5 Arshad Alam 3. Campeon 61 Keanen G.Steyn 4. Game Dancer 61 A.Ramu 5. Society Music 61 Ajeet Kumar 6. Tony Montana 60 Nasir Imam 7. Rakshitha 57 Afsar Khan 8. Sharp Girl 56 Ryan Marshall 9. Go Man Go 54.5 B.Harish 10. Charlettetown 54 A.Vishwanath 11. Real Potential 54 L.Prashant 12. Icecream 52 M.Rajesh Kumar Win: Campeon, Society Music

8. The Varada Plate 1200 M 5.15 P.M. 1. Grand Success 60.5 D.Gnaneshwar 2. Heavenly Divas 60 Y.S.Srinath 3. Its My Party 59.5 Shobhan Babu 4. Ice Weapon 59 Shiva Kumar 5. Saratoga Spring 58.5 A.Vishwanath 6. Golden Wisdom 57.5 S.Mallikarjun 7. Dominica 57 Irvan Singh 8. Thrillseeker 57 P.Kiran Rai 9. Winning Desire 55.5 M.Rajesh Kumar 10. Herculean 54 Ajeet Kumar 11. Alpine Shine 53.5 J.Paswan 12. Sivanta 52.5 V.R.Jagdeesh Win: Heavenly Divas

MY ROLE DOESN’T UNDERMINE

FLETCHER SAYS SHASTRI

SPORTS

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MUMBAI | FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2014

ONDON: Handed the task of overseeing a struggling Indian cricket side, newly-appointed Team Director Ravi Shastri has refuted suggestions that his role would undermine the position of beleaguered coach Duncan Fletcher. Shastri was appointed Team Director after India lost the fifth and final Test against England in under three days to go down 1-3 in the series. “My role is to oversee everything. All of them report to me. This is for the ODI series in England,” Shastri told ‘ESPNCricinfo’. Asked if his position would affect Fletcher’s stature, Shastri said, “Absolutely not. He stays as the head coach. And these two (Sanjay Bangar and B Arun) will be his assistants.” Shastri said he took up this assignment as he wanted to contribute to the team. “It was an important time in Indian cricket. When asked I thought about it and then said, ‘fine’. The state of Indian cricket is such that I know I can contribute. I have never been scared about how tough the job is or how easy the job is. The important thing is the contribution. “If I am here today, and at times some forget, it is because of the BCCI. The platform they gave me when I was a junior cricketer to play for my state and then the country,” he said. On whether he has had a word with skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Fletcher after his appointment, Shastri said, “I spent

about two hours with them (on Tuesday). We had a chat about where things are at the moment, how things have to be addressed, and how important communication will be.” Asked what he felt were the reasons for India’s failure in the Test se-

It was an important time in Indian cricket. When asked I thought about it and then said, ‘fine’. The state of Indian cricket is such that I know I can contribute.

RAVI SHASTRI INDIAN CRICKET TEAM DIRECTOR

ries, Shastri said it was inexperience. “If you calculate the number of Test matches played by the XI as opposed to some of the tours where we fared worse, here we at least won a Test match.” “We did not win a Test in 1974 (3-0) and were whitewashed on the last tour here with some of the biggest names (in the team). So if you calculate the number of Test caps between this unit and some of the other units that have come (in the past), it is chalk and cheese,” he explained. “On this tour I saw India’s greatest ever overseas win I have seen. I know it because I have never seen a track like that and with this kind of inexperienced side for them to pull it off. Then I also saw some spineless cricket over the last three Tests matches.” Shastri said India did not show the fighting spirit in the last two Tests. “Spineless means stomach for a fight. People would have accepted 31 if there was a little more fight. The conditions what you saw here, barring the first Test, every track had serious juice on it. When I evaluate everything I put it down to inexperience. When they come back to England (next time) they would be better players,” he said. “People can be judgemental, but we have not played a five-Test match series in a long time. When you play five Test matches in 40 days your fitness gets exposed. But if you are inexperienced it comes to the fore.

Good Asiad and early quota will boost confidence says Manavjit By Soumyajit Majumder

EW DELHI: Ace trap shooter Manavjit Singh Sandhu is eyeing an Olympic quota place in the upcoming World Championships and is also confident of winning a medal at the Inchon Asian Games that follows. The World Cup gold winner says an early quota place and a good outing at Asiad will “boost is confidence” ahead of the “real test” in Rio two years from now. “The practices are going well and I am pretty hopeful. Asian Games is a big platform and a medal will obviously give a boost before the Olympics, the real test. Moreover a medal ensures that you are on the right track,” said Sandhu, who will be taking part in his fifth Asian Games, scheduled

to start in the South Korean city of Incheon on September 19. While talking about India’s performance in the recently- concluded Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Sandhu said, “With every passing tournament India is proving that the country does not only plays cricket. I, personally, am very satisfied with the way we performed but there is a lot of scope for improvement.” The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna awardee also shared his concern for the lack of facilities at the grassroots. “Shooting is often seen as a rich man’s game but I don’t want to put it that way. A lot of young kids today want to come to shooting and be the next Abhinav Bindra but we don’t have sponsors at that level or proper facilities to support them,” he said.

Terry Walsh confident about High hurdler Thingalaya aims for Asiad medal breaking Asian Games gold jinx N By Philem Dipak Singh

EW DELHI: It’s been 16 long years that Indian men’s hockey team won a gold medal at the Asian Games, but its chief coach Terry Walsh said that the Sardar Singh-led side has a realistic chance of breaking the jinx in the upcoming continental event to be held in Incheon, South Korea. India won only two gold medals in hockey at the Asian Games (1966 and 1998), and their best finish after that was a silver medal in 2002 Busan edition of the mega-event. But Walsh feels going by India’s latest showing in the Commonwealth Games, his wards will start as one of the favourites in the Incheon Games to be held from September 19 to October 4.

“Yeah, you would think so,” was Walsh’s reply when asked whether India consider themselves as favourites in the Asian Games. “Realistically, that would be the case. That would be fair and reasonable assessment but that doesn’t mean anything as we have seen in the past. It doesn’t matter whether you are ranked 14th or 4 you have to play in a tournament. “We certainly should be regarded as one of the teams with a medal prospect in the Asian Games but we have to earn that,” he said. But achieving the target is easier said than done as India have been clubbed alongside arch-rivals and eight-time and defending champions Pakistan in Pool B. The other teams in India’s pool are dark horse China, Oman and Sri Lanka. Walsh is fully aware about the task at hand but feels that having not played top-class international hockey for quite some time, the pressure would be more on Pakistan than India. “I think if there is any pressure that would be more on a team which has not played at this level for 12 months or so. They have a bunch of younger guys who haven’t had a lot of international experience at this level.”

EW DELHI: Back in form with a national record-equalling performance after a “horror show” in the Commonwealth Games, high hurdler Siddhanth Thingalaya feels he stands a bright chance of winning a medal in the upcoming Asian Games. Thinaglaya has been one of the most talented Indian athletes to have come up in recent years since breaking into the scene by smashing the 110m hurdles national record with a 13.81 secs run in 2010

as a 19-year-old. He has since improved his own national record to 13.65 secs in 2012 before equalling the same two days back in the Federation Cup Senior National Athletics Championships in Patiala. His effort came on a slow track at the NIS which was laid in 2011 but worn out considerably due to hot climatic conditions. “I feel I am in my top form after injuries and indifferent form. I want to win a medal in the Asian Games and that will be a big achievement. I think I can do it,” Thingalaya told PTI in an interview.

BFI fumes after Sikh player asked to remove Patka N

EW DELHI: The Basketball Federation of India today condemned FIBA Asia for forcing Sikh player Anmol Singh to remove his ‘Patka’ during an Under-18 Championship match in Doha, saying that the “unwarranted action” was discriminatory and humiliating. “The Basketball Federation of India strongly condemns the unwarranted action of Technical Commission of FIBA Asia taken against Anmol Singh and asks them to stop discrimination against Sikh athletes representing Indian Basketball teams at international level immediately,” the BFI said in a statement. BFI said the India team’s manager in Doha, Shafique Ahmed Shaikh, has been contacted and he had taken up the matter before the start

of the tournament. “...He was informed by the Director Technical Commission – FIBA Asia that this issue will be taken up during FIBA Central Board meeting after this Championship at Seville, Spain on 28th and 29th August, 2014, till then the Technical Commission, FIBA Asia is bound to follow the rules,” the BFI said. “The FIBA Commissioner, initially had no objection and allowed Anmol Singh to play in the first Quarter of the game with his Patka, which is a religious right of the Sikh community. But when Anmol re-entered the Court in the second quarter, he was told to remove his Patka, which caused humiliation to the Player and affected the performance of the team in that particular match.”

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