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JANATA PARIVAR SLAMS BJP’S ‘DIVISIVE’ POLITICS

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Nitish, Mulayam, Lalu share dais at a ‘Mahadharna’

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A huge rally at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi which was addressed by leaders of the Janata Parivar, on Monday.

EW DELHI: Pitching for larger Opposition unity, six constituents of the erstwhile Janata Parivar on Monday shared the dais at a 'Mahadharna' slamming BJP's 'divisive' politics and accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of 'telling lies' and 'not fulfilling' poll promises on black money.

Leaders of the splinter groups including SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav (MSY), RJD supremo Lalu Prasad and JD(U)'s Nitish Kumar called for 'sinking old prejudices' and promised to 'script a new story' in the Indian politics by ousting BJP, re-

ports PTI. Tariq Anwar and D.P. Tripathi from the NCP also shared the dais while Mamata Banerjee sent a letter of support to the leaders through Derek 'O' Brien, who however did not turn up at the venue.

The agitation programme, which saw the attendance of former Prime Minister HD Devegowda of JD (S), Dushyant Chautala of Indian National Lok Dal and SJP's Kamal Morarka is being dubbed as the 'first solid step' towards the merger of the parties.

The leaders recalled that the Janata Parivar had

formed three governments in alliance in the past and reminded Modi dispensation that they have got 'only 31 per cent of votes' and will have to 'go back' if they did not fulfil the promises.

"From our identities as separate parties, we have to merge in a single party. An agreement has been reached on this. Mulayam Singh has to work out the modalities.

Let us take a vow now. ...We should contact even others.

Let us make a comprehensive Opposition. We should all come together. Setting aside Continued on pg 2 «

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Sion infant’s murder R-Day Parade from Marine Drive to Shivaji Park Dug-up roads in South Mumbai unfit to hold annual celebration case solved, mother’s paramour arrested T Accused was identified from the CCTV footage of a nearby building

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lmost four days after the murder of an 18 montold baby girl, the Crime Branch Unit IV has solved the case after arresting the paramour of the infant's mother who wanted to get rid of the baby as she was proving to be an impediment in their affair. Cops found the crucial lead in a CCTV footage from a nearby building where the man was seen with the child on the night of her disappearance.

The police on Monday claimed to have cracked the kidnap-cum-murder case of the infant with the arrest of a catering worker who is the paramour of the victim's mother.

Police sources, said the arrested accused has been identified as Mohammed Azgar Rehman and he was booked for kidnapping and murdering the infant, Afreen Shaikh, whose decomposed body was found last ThursContinued on pg 2 «

People cheering the parade of Armed Forces personnel in the last Republic Day Parade.

(Inset) Current photo of Marine Drive under construction.

By Vishnudas Sheshrao

he state government and civic officials are concerned that the annual Republic Day parade may have to be shifted to Shivaji Park in Central Mumbai, as its last year's venue, the Marine Drive, is currently under construction and has a long way to go to be completed.

On the lines of the RD Parade at the Vijay Path in New Delhi, the then Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan had taken an initiative to organise the R-Day Parade on the Marine Drive.

On January 26, 2014, the city witnessed a dazzling Continued on pg 2 «

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the party will be announced by Mayor Snehal Amberkar in the genhe Bombay High Court has up- eral body meeting on January 2. All held the disqualification of a the perks provided to Iliyas in these corporator from Malad by a lower two years will be recalled by the corcourt, on the grounds that he has poration.” three children, which goes against Ilias and Ghadigaonkar had conthe rules laid down in the Mumbai tested from Malad, ward no 30, in Municipal Corporation Act. the BMC elections held on FebruJustice Ranjit More's decision ary 16, 2012. Ghadigaonkar had against Congress corporator Shaikh then approached the court conSiraj Iliyas will now help Shiv Sena tending that Ilias had three daughworker Vishwas Pandurang Ghadi- ters and was not eligible to contest gaonkar, who had come second in the elections under the MMC Act. the civic elections held in 2012.

He accused Ilias of hiding the fact Civic officials yesterday said, that his third child was born in “Shiv Sena's Vishwas Pandurang 2007 while filing his nomination Ghadigaonkar's declaration to join papers.

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Kala Ghoda organisers, locals fail to resolve dispute

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he organisers of the annual Kala Ghoda cultural festival and residents of the South Mumbai area, where it is held, on Monday told the Bombay High Court that they could not find any amicable solution to their dispute and the court itself may resolve it.

Local residents have filed a petition opposing the festival, citing problems such as traffic congestion, piling up of garbage, etc. Last week, the court had asked both the parties to resolve the issue amicably.

The festival organisers yesterday also told the division bench headed by Justice V.M. Kanade that they were ready to reduce the number of stalls from 110 to 79 and make proper security arrangements.

The court was also informed that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya (Museum), located in the vicinity, was ready to give a part of its premises for the stalls. The court yesterday directed the representatives of Mumbai Police, Mumbai Fire Brigade and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to remain present on Tuesday for the next hearing.

Sion infant’s murder case solved...

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Mumbai Police crime branch began a parallel probe into the case.

Afreen had gone missing on De- "We were completely clueless inicember 14 early morning when she tially. We sifted through the footages was sleeping with her parents, who of CCTVs installed in the area in are pavement dwellers, at Bhau Daji search of a lead. In a CCTV footage Road in Sion Circle. The Sion police of a housing society, a man was were immediately informed by the seen sneaking away with the baby. girl's mother Chandini Kareem But the footage was Shaikh and FIR was registered on too blurred to identify the culthe charges of kidnapping. prit," said Sanjeev Bhole, senior inOn Thursday, locals spotted the spector with Crime Branch Unit IV. baby's highly decomposed body While they were extensively near a bridge in Sion. searching for the suspect, they were tipped off that the accused was Mohammed Rehman, who does catering work. When Rehman was picked up, he confessed to the crime and claimed that because of the girl, he was facing trouble in his alleged reVikas Sabnis lationship with Chandini.

"As Chandini was allegedly avoiding him after conceiving the child and began devoting time to her child and husband, Rehman decided to eliminate the baby," said another officer.

On December 14 at about 4 am, Rehman, who was in drunk, took the child to an isolated location before banging her on the ground, causing her death, police said.

"The accused was handed over to Sion police which formally placed him under arrest," officer Bhole said.

Sexual assault has however been ruled out and cops added that so far, the mother does not seem to have any role in the crime. “The CCTV footage is prime evidence in Behave like a loyal the case and will guarantee conviccongressman! Call it tion,” said an officer. Investigators ‘Global terrorism’ instead of had initially believed the involve‘Modi’s global popularity’. ment of local drug addicts and rag pickers who knew the family.

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RJD president Lalu Prasad Yadav whispers to SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav during the protest rally by Janata Parivar at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Monday.

Continued from pg 1 « our prejudices, we want to form a strong Opposition," Kumar said.

Attacking the government on several issues, Lalu Prasad said, "an attempt is being made to persistently target Mamata Banerjee".

He said that while people talk about the differences between him and Nitish Kumar, "we have come together now".

Humming a Hindi film song, he said that it's time to forget things of the past and they will script a new chapter now.

Playing audio clips of previous speeches of Modi, the then BJP President Rajnath Singh and Baba Ramdev about bringing back black money, Kumar, Prasad, Sharad Yadav and Mulayam Singh Yadav asked "what happened to the promise that Rs.15 lakh will reach the pockets of the poor once black money is brought back."

"You should ask every BJP leader whether they will give you the money in cash or cheque. It is most unfortunate that the Prime Minister of the country is telling lies," Kumar said.

He asked Modi to "fulfil the promises that you had made. Otherwise, you will have to vacate the chair and go back."

In the earlier two meetings among leaders of these parties, the name of the new entity was proposed as "Samajwadi Janata Dal" but no final decision either regarding the name or the flag of the en-

tity has been taken, the sources said.

At the agitation programme, leaders tried to reach out to the youth reminding them that the promised employment to them is yet to happen.

Nitish Kumar said that the youth feel 'most cheated' today. Mulayam Singh Yadav while crediting the youth for bringing Samajwadi Party rule in Uttar Pradesh urged them to come together to change the NDA dispensation at the Centre.

Young voters are believed to have played a key role in the victory of Modi in the Lok Sabha polls.

Kumar accused Modi of "forgetting all promises" that he made during the Lok Sabha polls including about bringing back black money, giving 50 per cent more crop price to farmers than their production cost and giving employment to youth.

"Today if somebody is feeling the most cheated it is the youth.

When bank accounts of people under Jandhan Yojana were opened there was much publicity.

Now it has come to fore that there is no money transaction in 5 crore of the total 8 crore accounts under the scheme and there will be no accident benefit.

"Even if you did not give Rs 15 lakh each, you could have at least deposited Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000 in their accounts so that they would have availed this benefit," Kumar

said taking a jibe at Modi as he sought to contrast the statements made by the Prime Minister before the Lok Sabha polls and after the BJP came to power at the Centre.

Anticipating the appointment of Narendra Modi as the BJP's prime ministerial candidate, Kumar the then Bihar Chief Minister had decided to walk out of the NDA alliance in June last year bringing to an end 17 year-old ties with the BJP soon after Modi was made his party's campaign committee Chairman.

BJP led by Modi decimated both JD(U) and RJD in Lok Sabha polls in Bihar necessitating the coming together of the old friend turned foes Prasad and Kumar.

Sources said that while the grand merger of the former constituents could take time, the beginning would be made with the merger of Prasad's RJD and Kumar's JD-U, the process for which will kick-start soon after as assembly elections in Bihar are schedueld next year.

JD(U) President Sharad Yadav, a prime mover behind the unity moves, attacked the NDA government for "drifting" from its poll plank of Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas.

"You have not got the mandate for this Kamandal Baba, Chimta Baba and Balti Baba. You had not sought votes for them. If you think that everybody should adopt the same religion. Seek a fresh mandate on it in elections," Yadav said.

R-Day Parade from Marine Drive to Shivaji Park Continued from pg 1 « celebration and a colourful parade of three armed forces – the army, navy and air force. Besides, they demonstrated their striking capacities and also daring displays.

Officials said that changing the venue will certainly affect the performance. So both officials from the state government and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) are pressing the contractors to finish the work.

The BMC had entrusted a private contractor with the construction and reconstruct project of the Marine Drive road, one of the few wonders of British engineering.

Marine Drive road was constructed in 1930s by the British government. Over the eight decades, the road bore traffic of

tens of thousands of vehicles and VIP convoys almost every day.

In recent years, the road had developed some cracks and civic engineers failed to find a solution to it. So they decided to reconstruct the road. Of the total 4.5 km road, about 1 km road was planned to be freshly constructed with cement concrete technology and the remaining 3.5 km road was planned to be reconstructed with dense bitumen (DBM) technology. In BDM technology, existing surface is supposed to be scratched out and a 40 mm layer of water proof mastic on it is applied.

According to officials, the total contract was worth Rs 55 crore for redevelopment of 5 km road. The road was supposed to be ready for the RD Parde. However, the road

will not completed until six months from now.

The civic officials justified that the on-going work was hindered due to multiple issues including the delayed permission from the traffic police and that work was stopped at different occasions like swearing-in ceremony of the new Chief Minister.

BMC Standing Committee Chairman said, “I was told that this work will be stopped in the second week of January to facilitate the Mumbai Marathon. But due to disturbances, the work cannot be completed before January 26.”

According to officials, in the present scenario, the parade will either be shifted to Shivaji Park or the participants will perform on rough roads.

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INSIDE A SHOP: All that you need for Christmas – bright and beautiful and many-coloured splendour.

UNICEF India introduces ‘Mr Poo’ ad campaign Imagine waking up to a poop mascot one morning. It doesn’t stop there. Wait until the poop chases you until you’re out of your breath. UNICEF has developed a very interesting and bothersome advertisement to help remind Indians to defecate in proper

open pits daily. Only half of the population actually does its business in toilets.

Maria Fernandez, a UNICEF campaign coordinator in India, explained the campaign’s aims: “Urban or rural, poo is all around us, on our playgrounds and outside

log cabin somewhere in the Arctic Circle. But it’s not. The likelihood Inside the ‘Christmas village’ of is that most of those baubles, Yiwu, there’s no snow and no tinsel and flashing LED lights elves, just 600 factories that you’ve draped around your house produce 60 per cent of all the came from Yiwu, 300 km south of decorations in the world.

Shanghai – where there’s not a There’s red on the ceiling and (real) pine tree nor (natural) on the floor, on the window sills snowflake in sight. and across the walls – this is what Christened 'China’s Christmas Christmas looks like here, village', Yiwu is home to 600 thousands of miles from the North factories that collectively churn Pole, in the Chinese city of Yiwu. out over 60 per cent of all the Christmas according to most of world’s Christmas decorations us is made by rosy-cheeked elves and accessories, from glowing hammering away in a snow-bound fibre-optic trees to felt Santa hats.

Chinese Christmas

places.

Mr Poo, the ad’s protagonist, chases a man from the moment he wakes up. There are also lots of other poop-like characters coming to life. In the end, the people make a huge toilet bowl to flush down all the poop.

India has the largest open defecation rate in the world, according to Poo2Loo — 65 million kilograms of poop is deposited in

our offices. If we’re silent, we’re contributors. So the campaign tries to create noise so those who actually have toilets understand the issue and do something about it.”

This problem of pooping everywhere is a large health issue in India because it causes water contamination, and further results in diarrhea and other illnesses.

This problem causes death of many children.

The 'elves' that staff these factories are mainly migrant labourers, working 12 hours a day for a maximum of £200 to £300 a month – and they’re not really sure what Christmas is.

In the process, they end up dusted from head to toe in fine crimson powder. Packaged in plastic bags, gleaming red snowflakes hang alongside a wealth of other festive paraphernalia across the town in the Yiwu International Trade Market, aka China Commodity City, a 4m sq m wonder-world of plastic art.

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CHANGE OF NAME

I have changed my name from Syed Raza Hussain to Sayed Raza Hussain as per Affidavit Dated 20/12/2014.

C-38931 I have changed my name from Barfun Nisha Shabbir Ahmed to Barfun Nisha Sharbir Masih as per Affidavit Dated 22/12/2014.

C-38932 I Sandhya Vasant Sarang have changed my name to Tanvi Mukund Gudhekar vide Affidavit dated 12-12-2014.

C-38933 I have changed my name from Hafeez Samoon Nannesh to Samoon Ahmed Qureshi vide Gazette No. U-24245.

C-38934 I have changed my name from Irfan Ali to Irfan Ali Amiruddin Golewale as per Affidavit dtd.

16.12.14.

C-38935 I have changed my name from Smt. Batul Bee Hakeem Khan, to ‘Smt. Batul Bi Hakeem Khan’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 18/12/2014.

C-38936 I have changed my name from Raisan Bi Chhotu Ramzan, to ‘Raisan Chotu Qureshi’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 22/12/2014.

C-38937 I have changed my name from Chhuto Ramzan, to ‘Chotu Qureshi’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 22/12/2014.

C-38938 I, Jyothula Somasundaramurthy have changed my son’s name from Jyothula Venkata Subramanya Sitarama Revanth, to ‘Jyothula Venkata Revanth’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U-22345) Dated: 20/11/2014.

C-38939 I have changed my name from Shoeb Salauddin Thakur, to ‘Shoiab Salauddin Thakur’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U-24472) Dated: 11/12/2014.

C-38940 I have changed my name from Mohammed Rahamtulla Sunasara, to ‘Mohammed Rehmatullah Sunasra’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 01/12/2014.

C-38941 I have changed my name from Nivedita Shivraj Chauhan, to ‘Nivedita Deepak Nath’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U-24015) Dated: 04/12/2014.

C-38942 I have changed my name from Mohammed Anwar Mohammed Siddiq Mulla, to ‘Anwar Mohammed Siddiq Mulla’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 22/12/2014.

C-38943 I have changed my name from Irfan Ahmed Jaheer Ahmed Shaikh, to ‘Irfan Hafizuddin Shaikh’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 22/12/2014.

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CLASSIFIEDS I have changed my name from Jaheer Ahmed Zulfati Shaikh, to ‘Hafizuddin Zulfati Shaikh’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 22/12/2014.

C-38945 I have changed my name from Mohammed Sherali Peer Mohammed Shaikh, to ‘Mohammad Shamsher Peer Mohammad Shaikh’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 20/12/2014.

C-38946 I have changed my name from Anwar Hussain Mohd Amin, to ‘Anwar Hussain Mohd Amin Ansari’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (U-23797) Dated: 04/12/2014.

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I have changed my name from Hasina Bi Jamaluddin Mujawar to Hasina Jamaluddin Mujawar as per deedpoll Affidavit C-38960 I have changed my name from Haseena Begum Mehmood Naik to Hasina Jamaluddin Mujawar as per deedpoll Affidavit C-38961 I have changed my name from Anshal Ajit Chavan to Anshal Mayur Patil as per Maharashtra Gazette No (X-32677) C-38962 I have changed my name from Pawan Bipin Shah to Pawan Bipin Visaria as per Maha.

Govt. Gazette No (U-65967)

I have changed my name from Shweta Shyam Bhosale, to ‘Sangeeta Shyam Bhosale’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 22/12/2014.

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I have changed my name from Jamilaben to Jamila, as per Affidavit Dtd: 22.12.2014

I have changed my name from Mr. Mohanlal Ghislal, to ‘Mr. Mohanlal Ghisalal Badsiwal’ as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 20/12/2014.

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I have changed by name from Abdul Razzak Shaikh to Abdul Razzak Fakir Mohamed Shaikh as per Maha. Gazette No (X-32974) C-38965

I have changed my name from Shehzad Nasir Khan Rizwani, to ‘Shehzad Nasir Khan’ as per Maharashtra Govt. Gazette No. (X-30405) Dated: 13/11/2014.

We Nilesh Garg and Ritu Garg have changed our minor son's name from Nisht Kumar to Shashank Garg as per the Affidavit dated 18.12.2014.

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C-38950 I have changed my name from Minabahen Bahadurbhai Panjwani to Minaz Bahadurali Panjwani vide Affidavit dated 19 Dec 2014.

C-38951 I have changed my name from Bharat Lalkeshavlal Mehra to Bharat Keshavlal Mehra by virtue of deed poll Affidavit C-38952 I have changed my name from Gulab Bulchand Sangtiani to Gulab Bulchand Sangtani by virtue of deed poll Affidavit

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I have changed my name from Mohammed Ali Kasam Ali to Mohammad Ali Kasam Ali Qureshi as per Affidavit C-38967 I have changed my name from Ureshwar Aravind Ankolekar to Sureshwar Arvind Ankolkar as per deedpoll Affidavit C-38968 I have changed my name from Lawrence Mohan to Lawrence Mohan Mascarenhas as per deedpoll Affidavit C-38969

I Kumar Vivek Saheblal Gupta has changed my name to Vivek Saheblal Gupta as per Affidavit dated 22/12/2014.

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We Lawrence Mohan Mascarenhas and Usha Lawrence have changed our minor son's name from Nihar Adhiep Mascarenhas to Nihaar Adhiep Mascarenhas as per deedpoll Affidavit C-38970

I have changed my name from Urmila Arvind Asyani to Urmila Arvind Ashiyani vide Govt of Maharashtra Affidavit No. (MA 013051).

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I have changed my name from Sufiyan Rasool Amanat Rasool Shaikh to Sufiyan Amanat Rasool Shaikh as per deedpoll Affidavit C-38971

I have changed my name from Arvind Lavji Asyani to Arvind Lavji Ashiyani vide Govt of Maharashtra Affidavit No. (MA 013052).

C-38956

I have changed my name from Aliza Shabbir Kachwalla to Alifya Shabbir Kachwala as per deedpoll Affidavit C-38972

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I have changed my name from Sangeetha R to Sangeeta Ravindra Singh vide Govt of Maha. Gazette No. (U-23511).

C-38957 I have changed my name from Mr. Abdulkalamadil to Mr. Abdul Kalam Adil Shaikh as per Affidavit Dated: 22.12.2014.

C-38958 I have changed my name from Mohammed Nasim Mohammed Matin to Mohammed Naseem Mohammed Matin Khan by deed poll Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Noorunnisa Mohammed Hanif to Nuroonnisa Mohammed Hanif Ansari as per deedpoll Affidavit C-38973 I have changed my name from Zaibunnisa Abbasbhai Rampurawala to Zaibun Abbasbhai Rampurawala as per deedpoll Affidavit C-38974 I have changed my name from Zaibunnisa Abbas Rampurawala to Zaibun Abbas Rampurawala as per deedpoll Affidavit C-38975

I father Shabbir Kachwala have change my daughter name from Armeen Shabbir Kachwalla to Mariyam Shabbir Kachwala as per deedpoll Affidavit C-38976

I have changed my name from Mohammed Hanif Nizamuddin to Mohammed Hanif Nizamuddin Qureshi as per deed poll Affidavit.

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I Mohammed Javed Khan have change my son name from Mohammed Haaris Mohammed Javed Khan to Mohammed Bilal Mohammed Javed Khan as per deedpoll Affidavit C-38977

I have changed my name from Shamim Banu Mohd Hanif to Shamim Banu Mohammed Hanif Qureshi as per deed poll Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Eshrat Nashir Shaikh to Zahra Mohiddin Khan as per deedpoll Affidavit C-38978 I have changed my name from Naeem Bano Mohammed Hashim to Naeem Bano Mohammed Hashim Ansari as per deedpoll Affidavit C-38979 I have changed my name from Miss. Snehal Hemant Sapkal @ Sapakal to Mrs. Snehal Chetan Salunkhe vide Affidavit LZ461097 dated 20/12/2014.

C-38980 I have changed my name from Shamim Vaheed Ali Khan To Shaheen Waheed Ali Khan as per deed poll Affidavit C-38981 I have changed my name from Vaheed Ali Khan To Waheed Ali Khan as per deed poll Affidavit C-38982 I have changed my name from Juzar Saifuddin Nulwala to Juzer Saifuddin Nullwala as per Affidavit dated 22/12/2014.

C-38983 I have changed my name from “Quadar Shaikh @ Qader Shaikh @ Kadar Shaikh” to “Qadar Shaikh” as per Affidavit.

C-38984 I have changed my name from “Jiva Ravariya @ Jivlabhai Patel” to “Jivraj Patel” as per Affidavit.

C-38985 I have changed my name from “Shantiben Jivlabhai Patel @ Samaben Jiva Patel” to “Shanta Jivraj Patel” as per Affidavit.

C-38986 I have changed my name from Shah Shamshad Ahmad Mohamad Siddiqe S/o Mohammad Siddique to Siddique Shamshad Ahmad S/o Mohammad Siddique as per Affidavit dated 18/12/2014 C-38987 I have changed my name from Sayed Abdul Gani S/o Sayed Abdul Latif to Sayeed Abdul Gani S/o Sayed Abdul Latifas per Affidavit dated 13/12/2014 C-38988 I have changed my name from Mamlekar Mohammed Munaf Qasim S/o Mamlekar Qasim Mohammed to Shaikh Munaf S/o Mamlekar Qasim Mohammed as per Affidavit dated 18/12/2014 C-38989 I have changed my name from Mamlekar Jainabbee Qasim W/o Mamlekar Qasim Mohammed to Mamlekar Mariam Bee Qasim W/o Mamlekar Qasim Mohammed as per Affidavit dated 19/12/2014 C-38990

I have changed my name from Zehra Abdealy to Zehra Abdealy Gheewala as per Affidavit C-38993 I have changed my name from Khojema Hussain Patrawala to Khozema Hussain Patrawala as per Affidavit C-38994 I have changed my name from Razi Babamiyan Kudai to Razi Bapa Miyan Kudai as per Affidavit C-38995 I have changed my name from Noori Razi Kudai to Noorjahan Razi Kudai as per Affidavit C-38996 I have changed my name from Vandana Dinkarrao Vaidya to Sushma Suresh Kadi as per Affidavit C-38997 I have changed my name from Imran Javed Mehfuz Sayyed to Imran Yunus Shaikh as per Affidavit C-38998 I have changed my name from Javed Mehfuz Sayyed to Yunus Shaikh as per Affidavit C-38999 I have changed my name from Rubina Javed Mehfuz Sayyed to Rubina Yunus Shaikh as per Affidavit C-39000 I have changed my name from Komal Kanthilal to Komal Kantilal Jain as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Fatmabi Yusuf Shaikh to Fatma Yusuf Shaikh as per Affidavit Dt. 22.12.2014.

C-39008 We Mr. Syed Mohd. Amir Mohd. Yusuf & Mrs. Sayed Sakina Khatoon have changed our minor son name from Mohammed Abdul Karim Mohd. Amir Sayed to Mohd.

Azyaan Mohd. Amir Sayed as per Affidavit Dt. 22.12.2014.

C-39009 I have changed my name from Rafique Ahmed Nooruddin to Rafique Ahmed Nooruddin Shaikh as per Affidavit Dt. 2012-2014.

C-39010 I have changed my name from Zahir Ahmed Sageer Ahmed to Zaheer Ahmed Sageer Ahmed Shaikh as per Affidavit C-39011 I have changed my name from Mohd Hifzul Kabir Abdul Majeed to Mohammad Hifzul Kabir Abdul Majeed Quraishi as per Affidavit C-39012 I have changed my name from Shamim Mohammed Aleem Shaikh to Shamim Aleem Shaikh as per Affidavit C-39013 I have changed my name from Yojana Arjun Gawde to Bhavika Bhaskar Sawant as per Affidavit C-39014 I have changed my name from Farukh Afsar Shaik to Farooq Afsar Shaikh as per Affidavit C-39015 I have changed my name from Zakir Hussain Abdul Gaffor Shaikh to Zakir Hussain Abdul Gaffor Shaikh as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Vithal Shankar Chavan to Vithal Shankarrao Chavan as per Affidavit C-39017

I have changed my name from Kanthilal Bhavarlal to Kantilal Bhavarlal Jain as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Mohd Yashin to Mohd Yasin Shakeel Shaikh as per Affidavit

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I have changed my name from Jeenal Kantilal to Jeenal Kantilal Jain as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Surendrakumar Ramlochan Yadav to Surendra Ramlochan Yadav as per Affidavit C-39019

C-39003 I have changed my name from Sharda Kamlakar Dosane to Saida Banu Mohammad Ismail Shaikh as per Affidavit C-39004 I have changed my name from Mohammad Ismail Shaikh to Kadu Hari Acharay as per Affidavit C-39005 I have changed my name from Maliha Tabassum to Maliha Mohd Kafeel Khokar as per Affidavit C-39006 I have changed my name from Mohammed Iqbal to Mohammed Iqbal Qureshi as per Affidavit C-39007

I have changed my name from Krishna Kumar E. to Krishnakumar Thankappan Marar as per Affidavit C-39020 I have changed my name from E.Thankappan to Thankappan Krishnan Marar as per Affidavit C-39021 I have changed my name from Sanitkumar Ramesh Salian to Sanit Ramesh Salian as per Affidavit C-39022 I have changed my name from Asiba Rizwan Khatib to Asifa Rizwan Khatib as per deedpoll Affidavit/Annex./E. C-39023

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Yuva Sena chief will today inspect road works undertaken by the BMC, along with Mayor, others

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uva Sena chief Aditya Thackeray has once again become politically active after having remained dormant after his much talked about meeting with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) incharge for Maharashtra assembly elections Om Prakash Mathur on September 19 earlier this year. Late yesterday night the young Sena scion tweeted from his twitter handle “anyone else speaking, unless authorised by Party President, on Party Policy is not official and is in purely personal capacity”. The move by some Sena watchers is a calculated attempt by the party to project him for the 2017 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation elections slated next year.

Assuming a bigger political role, Aditya Thackeray is to inspect road works undertaken by the BMC today evening from 8.30 pm onwards. The young Thackeray scion will be accompanied by BMC Mayor, Standing Committee chair- Aditya Thackeray, chief, Yuva Sena.

man, Sena BMC group leader, Shivsainiks and Yuva Sena leaders. His inspection drive will commence from Thakkars Hall near Girgaum Chowpatty and will cover areas of Breach Candy, Marine Drive, Nariman Point, Malabar Hill, Wadala, Parel, Juhu and other parts of Mumbai.

It may be recalled that his father, Sena president Uddhav Thackeray had in May earlier this year undertaken pre-monsoon inspection drive of major nullah desilting works. But what raised the eyebrows of many political observers was his father deputing him along with senior Sena leader Subhash Desai on September 19 to hold seat sharing talks with BJP's in-charge for state assembly elections O P Mathur. The move was seen by BJP leaders as an apparent snub and later proved to be the cause that led to the two saffron allies snapping their two decade old alliance as the talks remained inconclusive. The Sena however had defended sending the Yuva Sena chief for talks with the senior BJP leader.

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Fadnavis set to revive Zunka Bhakar Scheme

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he Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiv Sena-led state government is likely to revive its much touted Zunka Bhakar Scheme (ZBS) which it had launched during its earlier regime in July 1995. The issue of problems faced by the Zunka Bhakar stall owners in Mumbai was raised by Ashish Shelar (BJP) through point of propriety in the Legislative Assembly yesterday.

During its previous regime, the Sena-BJP government had launched the scheme where the people especially daily wage workers would get a spicy porridge made out of gram flour and two bhakars made out of jowar flour at a subsidised rate of just Rs 1 per plate.

Raising the issue after the question hour, he said that the previous Congress and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)-led Democratic Front government (DF) had changed the name of the scheme to Annadatta Aahar scheme. He said that the previous DF government left the Zunka Bhakar stalls out of the purview of the scheme. Subsequently some of the Zunka Bhakar stalls were relocated elsewhere or were served eviction notices under section 314 by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). To which Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis assured Shelar that the

government will look into the issue at the earliest.

It may be recalled that the previous Sena-BJP government of 199599 had launched the scheme in July 1995 amid much fanfare. As per the then scheme, the stalls measuring 180 sq ft were given to unemployed youth, women cooperative groups and voluntary organisations. The stalls were expected to serve a plate of a spicy porridge made out of gram flour and two bhakars made out of jowar flour, at a subsidised rate of just Re 1, to about 200 people a day. The government then was subsidising the scheme and during the Sena-BJP government regime about 2,000 such stalls came up all over Maharashtra.

But over the years the scheme began putting a financial burden on the state exchequer and the stall owners later began renting out billboard space for advertising and also began selling other eatables. Soon after coming to power in April 1999, the DF government withdrew the government subsidy to the scheme and in March 2007 scrapped the scheme altogether.

In the intervening period the stall owners moved the Bombay High Court and later the case reached the Supreme Court. Finally the DF government canceled the licenses of about 801 Zunka Bhakar stalls.

Issue of review committee for Mumbai rocks Assembly

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he issue of creating a review committee for Mumbai rocked the Assembly yesterday as the Congress and NCP members were up in arms and alleged that the government is trying to separate Mumbai from Maharashtra.

The uproar in the house started when Speaker Haribhau Bagade did not allow Jitendra Awhad (NCP) and others to raise the issue through the Motion of Propriety. The House was

adjourned for 15 minutes by Speaker Bagade. Awhad said that he had served a notice under rule 57 for suspension of question hour to take up the issue of the separate committee proposed to look after and speed up projects for Mumbai. He even tried to raise the issue again during the adjournment motion.

Awhad said, “NCP chief Sharad Pawar had written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi asking him to decline the offer of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to

head the committee.”

Awhad was joined by both Congress and NCP members, who trooped into the Well of the House and started raising slogans. “Mumbai var charcha jhalich pahije” (there must be a discussion on Mumbai). When the House reassembled, there was no improvement in the situation. The Congress and NCP members remained in the Well of the House and continued slogan-shouting.

The Speaker tried to convince

them to go back to their seats, but they were not in a mood to listen to him. Bagade then resumed the business of the House. Later, Congress and NCP members staged a walkout.

Meanwhile, on the other hand, the legislative Council yesterday witnessed uproarious scenes over the issue of alleged leakage of Kelkar committee report in a newspaper and amid the din Congress members staged a walkout from the House. Manikrao Thakre raised the

issue of developmental backlog in the state's Vidarbha and Marathwada regions and demanded a detailed discussion on it. He also demanded that the government must table the Kelkar committee report.

It may be recalled that the Kelkar committee, constituted in May 2011, studied the regional imbalance with regard to irrigation, agriculture, education, business, industries, self-employment and private investment.

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PROTEST RALLY: Civic Teachers' Association along with 435 private primary school principals, teachers and non-teaching staffers protested outside Education Officer's office at Hindu Colony in Dadar on Monday.

FOR BETTER WORKING CONDITIONS: Mumbai Fire Fighter's Service Union Working President Sharad Kuveskar (left) and Secretary Sunil Chitnis addressing a press conference at the Mumbai Marathi Patrakar Sangh on Monday. They demanded better salary and perks for firemen.

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CHANGE OF NAME I have changed my name from Mumtaj Begam Ahmed Palnak to Mumtaj Dilawar Varnak as per Deedpoll Affidavit/ Annex./E. C-39024 I have changed my name from Haseenabi Sirajuddin Peerzade to Hasina Zakir Husain Peerzade as per Deedpoll Affidavit/Annex./E. C-39025 I have changed my name from Shamshad Tasdduk Khan to Samshad Tasdduk Khan as per Deedpoll Affidavit/Annex./E. C-39026 I have changed my name from Shahrukh Sharif Khan to Sharooq Sharif Khan as per Deedpoll Affidavit/Annex./E C-39027 I have changed my name from Umeshkumar Kamalkishor to Umesh Kamalkishor Purohit as per Affidavit C-39028 I have changed my name from Manjulatha Kamalkishor to Manju Kamalkishor Purohit as per Affidavit C-39029 I have changed my name from Kamalkishor Harikishan to Kamalkishor Harikishan Purohit as per Affidavit C-39030 I have changed my name from Niteshkumar Rasiklal Dudhara to Nitesh Rasiklal Shah as per Affidavit C-39031 I have changed my name from Atulkumar Rasiklal to Atul Rasiklal Shah as per Affidavit C-39032 I have changed my name from Daxaben Atulkumar to Daksha Atul Shah as per Affidavit C-39033 I have changed my name from Krishna Atulkumar to Krishna Atul Shah as per Affidavit

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I have changed my name from Kanchan Narayan Parmar to Kinjal Narayan Parmar as per Gazette No.U-47799 C-39042

I have changed my name from Tambe Abdulla Hasan to Tambe Abdul Vahab Hasan as per Affidavit C-39060

I have changed my name from Meenaben Vasantlal Shah to Meena Vasant Shah as per Affidavit C-39043

I have changed my name from Chougle Shahadab Abdul Hamid to Chougle Shadab Abdul Hamid as per Affidavit C-39061

I have changed my name from Meenaben Vasant Shah to Meena Vasant Shah as per Affidavit C-39044

I have changed my name from Shabbir Ali Saif Haji Saifuddin to Palanawalala Shabbir Ali Haji Saifuddin as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Maksudali Mehboobali Khan to Maqsoodali Mehboobali Khan as per Gazette No.U23664 C-39045 I have changed my name from Rehmatundbegan Maqsoodali Khan to Rahamtunnisha Maqsoodali Khan as per Gazette No.U-23658 C-39046 I have changed my name from Mahfooz Maqsoodali Khan to Mehfooz Maqsoodali Khan as per Gazette No.U-23643 C-39047

C-39062 I have changed my name from Intash Mohd Rafiq Ansari to Imtiyaj Mohd Rafiq Ansari as per Affidavit C-39063 I have changed my name from Bhagat Pushpa Santaji to Gharat Gita Nilkanth as per Affidavit C-39064 I have changed my name from Balapratap & Balapratap Babulraj Nadar to Balapratap Paulraj Nadar as per Affidavit C-39065

I have changed my name from Nashim Banoo Mohammed Salim Shaikh to Nasim Altaf Khatri as per Affidavit C-39048

I have changed my name from Magrate Cosma Auguthin Fernandes to Margaret Manuel Dsouza as per Affidavit C-39066

We Mr.Altaf Yusuf Khatri & Mrs.Nasim Altaf Khatri have changed our child’s name from Samad Altaf Khatri to Abdul Samad Altaf Khatri as per Affidavit C-39049

I have changed my name from Isar Ab Fahimullah to Israr Ahmad Fahimullah Ansari as per Affidavit C-39067

I have changed my name from Mohammed Nasir Mohammed Rashid to Mohammed Nasir Mohammed Rashid Khan as per Affidavit C-39050 I have changed my name from Pritibala Shivshankar Bhatt to Priti Suresh Joshi as per Affidavit C-39051

I have changed my name from Sarfaraz Maktum Patel Auotee to Sarfaraz Maktum Patel Awati as per Affidavit C-39068 I have changed my name from Nafees Ahamad Ijhar Ahamad to Nafees Ijhar Ahmad Siddiqui as per Affidavit C-39069 I have changed my name from Shahnaz Mohammad Rauf to Shahnaz Manjur Shaikh as per Affidavit C-39070

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I have changed my name from Preeti Suresh Joshi to Priti Suresh Joshi as per Affidavit C-39052

I have changed my name from Pragnaben Anantrai Trivedi to Pragna Rajesh Trivedi as per Affidavit C-39035

I have changed my name from Shaikh Momin Rehman to Shaikh Munir Rehman as per Affidavit C-39053

I have changed my name from Shiva Mudara Poojari to Shiva Mudara Poojary as per Affidavit C-39036

I have changed my name from Nishit Hareshkumar Thakkar to Nishit Haresh Thakkar as per Affidavit C-39054

I have changed my name from Bipinchandra Lirabhai Patel to Bipin Lirabhai Nor as per Affidavit C-39037

I have changed my name from Hareshkumar Vasantlal Thakkar to Haresh Vasantlal Thakkar as per Affidavit C-39055

I have changed my name from Lirabhai Patel to Lirabhai Nor as per Affidavit C-39038

I have changed my name from Javed Razakbhai Halai to Firoz Razak Aibani as per Affidavit C-39056

I have changed my name from Rudiben Lirabhai Patel to Rudiben Lirabhai Nor as per Affidavit C-39039

I have changed my name from Basit Husain Kamil Husain to Shaikh Basit Husain Kameel Husain as per Affidavit C-39057

I have changed my name from Shaileshkumar Mansukhlal Ghataliya to Shailesh Mansukhlal Ghatalia as per Affidavit C-39075

I have changed my name from Mr. Rameshkumar Bajaranglal Jalan to Mr. Ramesh Bajaranglal Jalan as per Affidavit C-39040

I have changed my name from Mohammed Kayum Hamdani to Abdul Kayum Hamidani as per Affidavit C-39058

I have changed my name from Varinderpal Raghbir Singh to Varinderpal Raghuvirsingh Sachdev as per Affidavit C-39076

I have changed my name from Miss. Neetam Babulal Rungta to Mrs. Niti Ramesh Jalan as per Affidavit C-39041

I have changed my name from Fahmeeda Hasan Bebal to Kundlik Fahmida Iliyas as per Affidavit C-39059

I have changed my name from Yaueeb Najmuddin Mulla to Yakub Najmuddin Mulla as per Affidavit C-39077

I have changed my name from Kapadia Khairun Kaizer to Kapadia Khairunnisa Kaizer as per Affidavit C-39071 I have changed my name from Sharau Subhash Pawar to Sharayu Subhash Pawar as per Affidavit C-39072 I have changed my name from Charudatta Dubal to Charudatta Bhaskarrao Dubal as per Affidavit C-39073 I have changed my name from Nisha to Nipa Shailesh Ghatalia as per Affidavit C-39074

I have changed my name from Azharuddin to Azhar Ahmed Mustaq Khan as per Affidavit C-39078 I have changed my name from Radha Anant Velye to Anjali Anant Velye as per Affidavit C-39079 I have changed my name from Maurice Libanio Lewis to Maurice George Lewis as per Affidavit C-39080

I have changed my name from Mrs.Rajeshree Vinod Patil to Mrs.Rajashree Vinod Patil as per Affidavit C-39097

I have changed my name from Soheb Akhtar Abdul Wadood Sayyed to Shoaib Abdul Wadood Sayyed as per Affidavit C-39116

I have changed my name from Dilshadben Tejani to Dilshad Badruddin Tejani as per Affidavit C-39098

I have changed my name from Md Ishaq Rawoot to Mohd Ishaq Rawoot as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Hasanbhai Vasaya to Hasanali Nimjibhai Vasaya as per Affidavit C-39099

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I have changed my name from Mustafa Kanchwalla to Mustufa Mohammadhi Kanchwala as per Affidavit C-39100

We Mr. Ahmed Ali Siddhiqui and Mrs. Tasleem Ahmed Ali Siddhiqui changed our minor daughter’s name from Rabiyabanu Ahmed Ali Siddhiqui to Rabiyabanu Ahmed Ali Siddique as per Affidavit C-39118

I have changed my name from Joy Alias Nevil Elias Pereira to Joynevil Elias Pereira as per Affidavit C-39101

I have changed my name from Vijayrao Ramchandra Kolhekar to Vijay Ramchandra Kolhekar as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Nayankumar Manharlal Chitroda to Nayan Manubhai Chitroda as per Affidavit C-39083

I have changed my name from Zainabi to Zainab Bi Habibur Rehman Shaikh as per Affidavit C-39102

I have changed my name from Sujaya to Sujaya Madhava Salian as per Affidavit.

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I have changed my name from Manharlal Harjivanbhai Chitroda to Manubhai Harjivanbhai Chitroda as per Affidavit

I have changed my name from Hafiqulla Abdul Rehman to Habibur Rehman Shaikh as per Affidavit C-39103

I Shaikh Asamat Mohammad Isarail have changed my name to Shaikh Asmatunnisa Mohammed Israil as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 18/12/14 C-39121

I have changed my name from Etelvina Eudocia Benedicta to Educia George Lewis as per Affidavit C-39081 I have changed my name from Mamta Hemal Tanna to Mamta Dilip Thakker as per Affidavit C-39082

C-39084 I have changed my name from Sejal Manubhai Jhadesar to Sejal Manubhai Thadeshwar as per Affidavit C-39085 I have changed my name from Vijaya Sakharam Bapurao to Kanta Sakharam Jadhav as per Affidavit C-39086 I have changed my name from Rajput Premraj Shashipal to Rajput Prem Shashipal as per Affidavit C-39087 I have changed my name from Sheshnath Ganpati Prajapati to Sheshnath Ganpat Prajapati as per Affidavit C-39088 I have changed my name from Ramdas Mallaiah Saika to Ramdas Mallaiah Saike as per Affidavit C-39089 I have changed my name from Pradeep Bhagchand Jain to Pradeep Bhagchand Chouhan as per Affidavit C-39090

I have changed my name from Mr. Zeshan Ahamad Nihal Ahmad to Mr. Zeeshan Ahmad Farooqui as per deed poll Affidavit C-39104 I have changed my name from Mr. Sufiyan Absar Ahmed Farooqui to Mr. Sufiyan Ahmed Absar Ahmed Farooqui as per deed poll Affidavit C-39105 I have changed my name from Pawan Banarshidas to Pawan Kumar Banarsidas Bidla as per Affidavit C-39106 I have changed my name from Mr.Ayub Ali Daulat Shaikh to Mr.Ayub Ali Daulath Sayyed as per deed poll Affidavit C-39107 I have changed my name from Saida Gulab Ahmad Khan to Saeeda Gulab Ahmed Shaikh as per Affidavit C-39108 I have changed my name from Altaf Ahmad Khan to Altaf Ahmed Shaikh as per Affidavit C-39109

I have changed my name from Pankajkumar Bhagchand Jain to Pankaj Bhagchand Chouhan as per Affidavit C-39091

I have changed my name from Mohammed Amir Hussain to Amir Hussain Shaikh as per Affidavit C-39110

I have changed my name from Ramchandra Jagardev to Ramchandar Jagardev Saroj as per Affidavit C-39092

I have changed my name from Rafaqa Noor Mohamed Bijle to Rafiqa Noor Mohamed Bijle as per Affidavit C-39111

I have changed my name from Jayce Bhagchand Jain to Jayesh Bhagchand Chouhan as per Affidavit C-39093

I have changed my name from Gulab Ahmad Khan to Gulab Ahmed Shaikh as per Affidavit C-39112

I have changed my name from Manoj Kumar to Manoj Kumar Yadav as per Affidavit C-39094 I have changed my name from Mohammad Aasif to Mohammad Aasif Habibur Rehman Shaikh as per Affidavit C-39095 I have changed my name from Raghava Shetty to Raghu Shetty as per Affidavit C-39096

I have changed my name from Raymond Peter Dsouza to Raymond Edwin Dsouza as per Affidavit C-39113 I have changed my name from Uday Vikram Thakker to Uday Vikram Thakkar as per Affidavit Dated: 22/12/2014 C-39114 I have changed my name from Raziya Ismail Rawoot to Raziya Baigam Ismail Rawoot as per Affidavit C-39115

I Shaikh Jahir Aziz have changed my name to Shaikh Zahir Aziz as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 20/12/14 C-39122 I Shaikh Farida Mohiuddin have changed my name to Shaikh Farida Bano Mohiuddin as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 20/12/14 C-39123 I Shaikh Raees Aziz have changed my name to Shaikh Rais Aziz as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 20/12/14 C-39124 I Afsana Bano Mohammed Sabir have changed my name to Shaikh Afsana Sakib Ali as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 20/12/14 C-39125 I Sayed Hameeda Bi Ibrahim have changed my name to Shaikh Hamida Sayeed as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 20/12/14 C-39126 I Amir Suhail Shaikh have changed my name to Aamir Suhail Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-39127 I Nutan Prabhakar Kadam have changed my name to Ayesha Farhan Karamali as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 22/12/14 C-39128 I Sajeed Shadul Shaikh have changed my name to Sajid Shadul Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 22/12/14 C-39129 I Sanjiva Pappu Poojari have changed my name to Sanjeeva Pappu Poojari as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 20/12/14 C-39130 I Bhavesh Kumar Jain have changed my name to Jain Bhavesh Mithalal as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 20/12/14 C-39131

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the woman’s ex-boyfriend Vaibhav Achrekar (31), resiongri police have ar- dent of Dongri. The cops said rested a housewife the woman is a resident of and her boyfriend for Dahisar and mother of one murdering her ex-boyfriend. child. The accused male is The accused called the victim her boyfriend and resident of saying they are cops and later the same building, while anmurdered him. The accused other man on the run is his then took his body in a car friend. and threw it from Manor According to police, Bridge near Naigaon, Vasai. Achrekar was a childhood The body was fished out by friend of the woman and fishermen. both were in a relationship The Dongri police, after for several years. In the past four months of investigation few months, the woman was arrested the 34-year-old not in contact with Achrekar. woman and her present So Achrekar desperately boyfriend and one accused is called her and asked her to still at large. They murdered meet him. Sensing danger,

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the woman informed her current boyfriend in the building and asked for his help.

In August, the accused along with another man and woman, called him to Naigaon at Mittar Shopping Centre. They told Achrekar that they are cops and asked why he is harassing the woman. The accused then strangulated Achrekar with a rope and killed him. They took his body in car and dropped it from Manor bridge into the Bhayandar creek. All the accused then fled.

Meanwhile, Achrekar’s family had registered a missing complaint with Dongri police. Two days later local

By Santia Dudi

fence counsel also claimed that all the Internet Technolhe Sessions Court ogy (IT) acts implied on presided over by special Ansari are bailable. On these judge Deosarkar, on Monday, grounds, the defence was rejected the bail of Anees seeking the bail of Ansari, Ansari who was accused of which got rejected. circulating threatening mesAnsari, a software engineer sages on Facebook, radicalis- by profession, said in the ing other youth and court that he was in an unconspiring a blast in an sound state of mind and may American school. be referred to psychiatric The defence counsel told counselling and an applicathe court that no crime had tion regarding the same was been committed in real, so moved by Ansari's counsel. murder charges (IPC 302) Ansari is said to be an Islamic shouldn't be applied. The de- State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS)

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admirer. He had even applied for a passport about a month ago, making security agencies suspect that if he flew out of the country, it would be to support the ISIS. Police claims that Anees in his chat with two or three other likeminded youths, spoke about the need to teach the US a lesson for their bombing raids. Anees's parents have said that he used to get hyper even on petty issues.

Earlier the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) had requested the court for

the detailed examination of Ansari's CPU by an expert committee so that data can be retracted from it to make sure that Ansari has not planned more such terrorist acts.

He was charged for criminal conspiracy under section 120 (b) read with murder (IPC 302).

Anees Ansari (24) was arrested by the (ATS) on October 18, for circulating threatening messages on Facebook planning blasts in an American school.

Villagers hold demo near Tansa lake, to continue till matter gets resolved

The villagers staging dharna led by Maharashtra Kunbi Sena leader Vishwnath Patil near Tansa Lake. poration (BMC).

By Raju Vernekar The agitation was launched under the banner ver 4,000 villagers af- of the Maharastra Kunbi Sena fected by Tansa, Vaitarna (MKS) and the Tansa, and Bhatsa dams on Monday Vaitarna, Bhatsa Dams Projheld protest demonstration ect Affected People Action for nearly eight hours at Committee under guidance Tansa lake in Shahapur of Kunbi Sena leader Vishtaluka and forwarded an wanath Patil. eight point charter to the BriThe demands include: the hanmumbai Municipal Cor- provision of potable water

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Women are seen participating in a large number in the agitation. and other facilities like proper roads and uninterrupted power supply to Wada. Murbad, Manor and other areas located in Thane and Palghar districts. Besides they have demanded jobs to the children of those affected by these dams. The BMC has over 28,000 vacancies of which nearly 14,000 vacan-

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fishermen who had laid their nets for fish, were shocked to find a body in the net. Local Valiv police was informed.

The cops made photo copies of the corpse and distributed to all police stations, after which Achrekar was identified.

Dongri cops took CDR from Achrekar's cellphone where they found that he had called the accused woman repeatedly. She was called to the police station for investigation where she revealed everything. Cops have arrested the accused on charges of murder and destruction of evidence.

Anees Ansari’s bail rejected

cies are in Class IV. As of now the cent per cent water from these dams is being supplied to Mumbai, while the local populace has to depend upon the unhygienic water being supplied through the tankers.

The MKS has decided to continue with agitation till the matter is resolved.

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Gulzar Azmi, secretary, JUH

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he JJ Marg police has registered an FIR against fugitive gangster Ravi Pujari for allegedly issuingdeath threats to an office-bearer of the Maharashtra unit of Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind (JUH).

About ten days ago, Ravi Pujari allegedly placed a threatening call to Gulzar Azmi, secretary of the JUH. “Pujari was subsequently booked under the IPC sections 506(2) (punishment for criminal intimidation) and 507 (criminal intimidation by anonymous communication) for making death threats over the phone to Gulzar Azmi,” said Anil Madvi, senior inspector at J J Marg police station.

The Mumbai Police Crime Branch is conducting a parallel investigation. Azmi had complained in writing to the police on December 13 alleging that a man claiming to be Pujari rang him up at the office landline the previous day and threatened him.

Azmi had given a written complaint not only against Pujari, but also against BJP legislator Ashish Shelar.

Azmi alleges that he received the call after Shelar, who is the BJP's Mumbai unit chief, had made certain comments on the floor of the House during the Maharashtra Assembly session in Nagpur. In the first week of December, Shelar had stated that the JUH collects "huge" donations to fight cases for people arrested on terror charges and should be banned as it "promotes" terrorism. The MLA also alleged that the outfit has links with the Shakeel gang.

The non-profit organisation rubbished all the charges saying that they were completely "false, baseless and defamatory".

Azmi claimed that his outfit had been legally assisting many innocent people since several years, but only after Shelar linked them with the underworld and demanded its ban did gangster Pujari issue death threats to him.

On the issue of police not booking Shelar, Azmi said today, "I am consulting my lawyers. The police have said they are investigating the matter and if required, other conspirators, if there are any, will also be booked in the later stage."

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CHANGE OF NAME

I Sushma Puri Laxmanpuri have changed my name to Sushma Laxman Puri Goswami as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 20/12/14 C-39132 I Laxmanpuriji Goswami have changed my name to Laxman Puri Ghevar Puri Goswami as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 20/12/14 C-39133

CLASSIFIEDS I Mr. Vijaykumar Marutirao Hirebet have changed my minor daughter’s name from Pritika Vijaykumar Hirabet to Pritika Vijaykumar Hirebet as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 22/12/14 C-39147 I Vijaykumar Marutirao Hirabet have changed my name to Vijaykumar Marutirao Hirebet as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 22/12/14 C-39148

I Sushma Puri Laxmanpuriji Goswami have changed my name to Sushma Laxman Puri Goswami as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 20/12/14 C-39134

I Navnitlal Kantilal Shah have changed my name to Navnit Kantilal Shah as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 22/12/14 C-39149

I Laxman Puri have changed my name to Laxman Puri Ghevar Puri Goswami as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 20/12/14 C-39135

I Mukeshkumar Indravadan Panchal have changed my name to Mukesh Indravadan Panchal as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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We Mr. Laxman Puri Ghevar Puri Goswami & Mrs. Sushma Laxman Puri Goswami have changed our minor son’s name from Durgesh Puri Laxman Puriji Goswami to Durgesh Laxman Puri Goswami as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 20/12/14 C-39136

I Jivita Devi Patel have changed my name to Jadavati Devi Patel as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

We Mr. Laxman Puri Ghevar Puri Goswami & Mrs. Sushma Laxman Puri Goswami have changed our minor daughter’s name from Harsha Laxman Puri to Harsha Laxman Puri Goswami as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 20/12/14 C-39137 I Vandana Nair have changed my name to Vandana Arora as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 20/12/14 C-39138 I Mr. Dhru Naresh Dawda have changed my name to Mr. Dhruv Naresh Davda as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 09/12/14 C-39139 I Mrs. Shobha Vipulchandra Gandhi have changed my name to Mrs. Shobha Vipul Gandhi as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 20/12/14 C-39140 I Mr. Vipulchandra Navinchandra Gandhi have changed my name to Mr. Vipul Navinchandra Gandhi as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 20/12/14 C-39141 I Mr. Nareshkumar Madhavji Davda have changed my name to Mr. Naresh Madhavji Davda as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 09/12/14 C-39142 I Mrs. Soniya Nareshbhai Davda have changed my name to Mr. Nareshbhai Davda as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 09/12/14 C-39143 I Yogita Arun Patade have changed my minor son’s name from Atharva Prashant More to Jayesh Yogita Patade as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-39144 I Ram Zingaiprasad Kannojiya have changed my name to Hiralal Zingaiprasad Kannojiya as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-39145 I Anita Vijaykumar Hirabet have changed my name to Anita Vijaykumar Hirebet as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 22/12/14 C-39146

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C-39151 I Ashish Raaj Luckyraaj Nirankari have changed my name to Aashish Luckyraaj Nirankari as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I Sudhir have changed my name to Sudhir Sonkar as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-39164 I Rekha Ramji Chopda have changed my name to Rekhaben Kantilal Nakum as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 22/12/14 C-39165 I Mukesh Kumar Ramsagar Gupta have changed my name to Mukesh Ramsagar Gupta as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-39166 I Nehaben Dhirajlal Chavada have changed my name to Neha Dhirajlal Chawda as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-39167 I Dhirajlal Chavada have changed my name to Dhirajlal Chawda as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-39168 I Madhuben Dhirajlal Chavada have changed my name to Madhuben Dhirajlal Chawda as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I Mohd. Ashrat Rafik Ahmed Khan have changed my name to Ashraf Rafik Khan as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I Rajesh Sattegeri have changed my name to Rajesh Sattigeri as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I Ruby have changed my name to Ruby Philip Rodrigues as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I Swati Rajesh Sattegeri have changed my name to Swati Rajesh Sattigeri as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I John Philip Jobert Rodrigues have changed my name to John Philip Rodrigues as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I Neetha Alias Shaila Padiyar have changed my name to Neeta Nagesh Padiyar as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I Pawan Saraf have changed my name to Pawan Kumar Saraf as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

I Shyla B D/O Panduranga Acharya B have changed my name to Neeta Nagesh Padiyar as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-39158 I Chanda Arjun Golatkar have changed my name to Shraddha Arjun Golatkar as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-39159 I Tabassum Bano Nabi Shaikh have changed my name to Tabassum Maqsood Ahmed Shaikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-39160 I Annasaheb Ramu Ghevade have changed my name to Ashok Ramu Ghevade as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-39161 I Gurmit Kaur Gurucharansingh Chawla have changed my name to Gurmit Mehul Kabani as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

C-39162 I Ketaki Ketan Parikh have changed my name to Ketki Ketan Parikh as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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NOTICE UNDER RULE 4 OF THE RULES FOR LICENSING AND CONTROLLLING PLACES OF PUBLIC AMLUSEMENT (OTHER THAN CINEMAS) LAND PERFORMANCES FOR PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS INCLUDING G AMES RULES 1960.

Please take notice that MURUGAN CHINNAMUTTHU, Owner of M/s.

SAI GLOBE NET CYBER CAFE has applied to the Commissioner of Police, Brihan Mumbai for grant of Police No Objection Certificate for location of proposed Cyber Cafe at Shop No.F.N.M.A-151, M.A. Marg, Salamati Hill, Sardar Nagar No.2,Sion Koliwada, Mumbai–22, and bounded as under:1.On or towards the North-Road 2.On or towards the South-Shop 3.On or towards the East-Shop 4.On or towards the West-Shop Notice is hereby given that any person having any objection to the grant of a “No Objection Certificate� as aforesaid should lodge his objetion in writting with the Commissioner of the Police, Brihan Mumbai (Theatre Branch), not later than 15 Days. Any objection received after that, shall not be taken in to consideration.

Given under my hand and seal this 23/12/2014.

Sd/Sr.Inspector of Police Desk-X (Theatre Branch) For Commissioner of Police, Brihan Mumbai.

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I Prajakta Shridhar Mangavkar have changed my name to Preeti Ravikant Hodavadekar as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

We Rajesh Sattigeri & Swati Rajesh Sattegeri have changed our minor daughter’s name from Aishwarya Satteger to Aishwarya Sattigeri as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I Neetha Padiyar / Shaila have changed my name to Neeta Nagesh Padiyar as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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I Patel Samabanu Yusufbhai have changed my name to Sama Imran Mansuri as per Deedpoll Affidavit.

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This is to inform the general public that we KGK TRADELINKS PVT LTD (formally known as KGK Investment Company Pvt Ltd) having registered office at 5th flr, KGK Tower, Dutta pada Road, Near Ekta Bhoomi Garden, Borivali East Mumbai – 400 066 is the owner, occupier and well sufficiently entitle to Flat No. 702 adms 44 sq meters built up area, situated on 07th Floor in building No. A/3 known as “Siddharth Nagar Building No. 1 Co-operative Housing Society Limited� situated on ALL that piece and parcel of land bearing CTS No. 174 of Village: Magathane, Taluka: Borivali in the registration district and sub-district of Mumbai City and Mumbai suburban, situate, lying and being at Siddharth Nagar, Khatau Mill Compound, opp. Bhor Industries, W. E. Highway, Borivali (East), Mumbai- 400 066.

TAKE NOTICE that original chain of Title deed for the above said flat as described herein is lost / misplaced, Agreement for sale dated 03.05.1991, registered on dated 05.08.2005 bearing registration no. BDR6-04988-2005 executed between M/s S.V.Builders and Mr. Rafiq Khan; All persons are hereby informed not to deal or carry out any transaction with anyone on the basis of above said missing title deeds and in case anyone has found the above said deeds the same be returned to the undersigned.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE we are propose for sale of our flat No. A/3-702, any person having any right/ claim/title and interest or objection on the basis of said missing title documents, can place their claim with sufficient documentary evidence before the undersigned within 15 days of publishing this notice, on expiration of the same, any all claims shall be deemed to have been waived or abandoned.

Place : Mumbai DATED: 18.12.2014 FOR KGK TRADELINKS PVT LTD Mr. Manoj Kumar Behera Contact No. 022 40077777

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I Jayashreeben Babubhai Sarvaiya have changed my name to Hiral Chetan Makwana as per Deedpoll Affidavit Dated: 04/11/14

Notice is hereby given that the Share Certificate No. 100 for 5 Ordinary Shares bearing Distinctive Nos. 0496 to 0500 of BELSCOT TOWER CO-OP HOUSING SOC. LTD. standing in the names of Smt. Monita H. Malani and Shri Mohit H. Malani has been reported lost/stolen and that an application for issue of the duplicate certificate in respect thereof has been made to the Society at Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri (W), Mumbai 400053 to whom objections, if any, against issuance of such Duplicate Share should me made within 15 days from the date of publication of this notice.

Share Certificate is not mortgaged nor any loan taken against the flat.

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This is to inform the general public that we SURENDRA KOTHARI (HUF) having address at 401, Khatau Condominium, 15, A.J.Mehta Marg, Malabar Hill, Mumbai - 400006 is the owner, occupier and well sufficiently entitle to Flat No. 304 adms 44 sq meters, situated on 3rd Floor in building No. A/3 known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Siddharth Nagar Building No. 1 Co-operative Housing Society Limitedâ&#x20AC;? situated on ALL that piece and parcel of land bearing CTS No. 174 of Village: Magathane, Taluka: Borivali in the registration district and sub-district of Mumbai City and Mumbai suburban, situate, lying and being at Siddharth Nagar, Khatau Mill Compound, opp.

Bhor Industries, W. E. Highway, Borivali (East), Mumbai- 400 066.

TAKE NOTICE that original chain of Title deed for the above said flat as described herein is lost / misplaced, a. Original Agreement for Sale dated 02.07.2001 executed between Ajay K Jain and Surendra .

Kothari (HUF). b. Original Agreement for Sale dated 05.05.1994 executed between S.V.Builders and Ajay K Jain.

All persons are hereby informed not to deal or carry out any transaction with anyone on the basis of above said missing title deeds and in case anyone has found the above said deeds the same be returned to the undersigned.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE we propose for sale of our flat No. A/3-304, any person having any right/ claim/title and interest or objection on the basis of said missing title documents, can place their claim with sufficient documentary evidence before the undersigned within 15 days of publishing this notice, on expiration of the same, any all claims shall be deemed to have been waived or abandoned.

FOR SURENDRA KOTHARI (HUF) Mr. Manoj Kumar Behera Contact No. 022 40077777 Place : Mumbai DATED: 18.12.2014

Dirty Dozen: In Mira-Bhayandar, ACB books 12 offenders this year

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Among those trapped are corporators, cops, revenue officials, doctor, tea vendor etc.

By Suresh Golani

corporator, this time from the BJP landed in the ACB net. he vigour with which Varsha Bhanushali was the Anti-Corruption caught accepting Rs.50,000 as Bureau (ACB) has bribe from a local shop cracked down on corruption owner who intended to rehas witnessed an overall rise pair and raise the height of in the number of traps laid his establishment. Even the across the state and the twin- Independence Day celebracity of Mira-Bhayandar is no tion on August 15 was stained exception. by a case of graft, when police This year, 12 people in- personnel-Kiran Balkrishna cluding corporators, cops, Bhoite (32) attached to the revenue officials and even a Naya Nagar outpost of the tea vendor landed in traps set Mira Road police station was by the ACB. The year started caught red handed while acoff with a prize catch for the cepting Rs.2,000 to go soft on Thane-ACB when three peo- a complaint. ple including NCP corporator After this the ACB managed Vandana Chakre, her son to net some big fishes from Amol and their accomplice- the health department of the Ramkumar Rai, were held on Mira Bhayandar Municipal March 5, for demanding and Corporation on September accepting a bribe of Rs.2 lakh 11. This in the form of a from a local builder. senior medical officer Dr. On June 6, another MBMC Sanjeev Gaikwad and phar-

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macist Yogesh Shinde, both were held on charges of demanding bribe from a local electropath, to refrain from initiating action against him for prescribing allopathic medicines. A tea vendor who acted as the duo’s collection agent was caught red handed while accepting Rs.30,000 as the first instalment.

The next to follow was Sanjay Hemant Patange (39), a talathi attached to Bhayandar revenue circle. On November 4, Patange was caught red handed while accepting Rs.5,000 as first instalment towards bribe demanded to carry out official land related documentation work of a local villager. On November 20, the ACB registered a case against two police personnel – Adhik Ghadge and Bhimrao

Patil – from the local LCB unit on charges of demanding Rs.2.25 lakh to file a favourable report, so that an accused could obtain bail from court. However in this case the traps failed to materialise, prompting the ACB to lodge a FIR after verifying the authenticity of the complaint.

This followed the arrest of another police constable, Mukund Laxman Khirade (33) who landed in the ACB trap while accepting Rs.7,000 from the complainant to help an accused procure bail in a criminal case.

While all the accused have been booked under the relevant sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act, most of the cases are in the advanced stage of investigation.

ITI College in very bad condition: Kelkar Further investigation into the functioning of ITI College, where the principal beat up his students for playing cricket, reveals many anomalies Pics by Manoj Singh

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tudents of ITI College at Wagle Estate, Thane, who were beaten up by their principal for playing cricket in the college grounds have registered a complaint against him in the Shrinagar police station at Wagle Estate.

Activists of the BJP and Bajrang Dal, along with MLA Sanjay Kelkar, had visited the college. The students requested Kelkar to suspend the principal and narrated other difficulties that they have been facing in the college.

According to the students, ITI college is short of teaching staff and the ones who are there are on leave most of the

Congress corporator disqualified from MBMC His caste certificate was found to be invalid; civic chief orders recovery of salaries and allowances paid to him

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he Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) on Monday disqualified the membership of Congress corporator Farid Qureshi, after his caste certificate was invalidated by the divisional caste certificate committee. Apart from passing the disqualification orders, civic chief Subhash Laakhe, has also directed the administration to recover the amount which Qureshi received as salaries and allowances during his tenure.

Qureshi, had successfully wrested ward No. 32 on a Congress ticket from Mira Road, which was reserved for candidates under the Backward Class citizen category. However, challenging the validity of Qureshi’s caste certificate, his BJP rival Dr. Suresh Yeole had filed a Civic Writ Petition in the High Court. In accordance with section 8 of the Maharashtra Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, De-notified Tribe (Vimukta Jatis), Nomadic Tribe and Other Backward Category (Regulation of Issuance and Verification) of Caste Certificate Act, 2000, a divisional bench comprising Justice M.S. Oka

Farid Qureshi, corporator-MBMC and Justice M.S. Sonak, had set aside the validity of the caste certificate in January, 2014 ordering the scrutiny committee to expedite the process and pass a fresh order within a time frame of four months. The orders followed after Qureshi failed to establish that he belonged to the OBC category.

The authorities will also recover emblem blocks used for attesting official documents and other official purposes — from the disqualified corporator.

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FOLLOW-UP time. They alleged that their practical teacher has been on leave since the last two weeks, despite have exams coming up next month.

“There are about 40 hostel boys who have starved many times because the college canteen was locked. During the college hours, we are not allowed to step out of the college premises. The state of the toilets is so bad that we don't even use it, which causes problems, especially for our female classmates.

And for our practicals, the college does not provide us the necessary working apparatus to conduct relevantg experiments,” said one aggriev ed student.

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Activists of the BJP and Bajrang Dal, along with MLA Sanjay Kelkar during their visit to the college, recently. students and the parents have requested the suspension of principal P B Bhavsar.

When the students went to the police station to lodge a complaint on Friday, a group of ITI teachers allegedly forced them to take back the complaint in exchange for money.

"When we approached the Shrinagar police station at Wagle Estate, teachers from other ITI colleges were pres-

ent. They tried to browbeat uson the matter and asked us ud to take back the complaint saying they will fund our education. But none of us listened to them and principal Bhavsar was arrested," said Aniket Gaikwad, a student at ITI College.

Sanjay Kelkar said, “After learning about Friday's incident, I visited the college and saw the situation for myself.

The fact is the college is in a

very bad condition, whether its the practical labs or the toilets. I have discussed this with the vice principal and other management committee members of the college to coordinate with the PWD as it is the question of around 1,500 students learning in this college.”

Vice principal S V Wani said he is not authorised to comment on this. Principal Bhavsar has been released on bail.

Pulmonar y Hypertension is a common disease & has many causes. It is often missed and wrongly diagnosed. As a result patient are not adequately or completely treated. General Population as well as many doctors have poor knowledge of this disease. Therefore there is significant need to make everyone aware of this entity Pulmonary Hypertension is basically increase in blood pressure in the arteries which supply blood to the lungs. Just like very have high blood pressure in a systemic arteries pulmonary Hypertension Is increased pressure in lungs.

There are many causes of this disease. It includes lung diseases like COPD, chronic, asthma, & many heart diseases like hole in the heart (ASD, VSD, PDA), disease of the valves & heart failure. Many joint diseases cause pulmonary Hypertension. Some drugs, HIV infection, cirrhosis of liver & Migration of clots from the legs also cause Pulmonary Hypertension. Finally in a small percentage of cases no cause is found. We call it primary pulmonary arterial Hypertension.

Usually patient has breathlessness & fatigue as major complaints ECG, chest X-Ray & echocardiography are usually sufficient to diagnoses this disease. treatment basically involves aggressive treatment of the underlying disease which is responsible for pulmonary Hypertension. When no cause is apparent i.e. primary pulmonary Hypertension is diagnosed patients need lifelong treatment with drugs which improve their breathlessness , quality of life & possibly rate of progression of the disease.

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Yesterday it was Sanskrit, today, it is conversion!

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Ponder awhile...

“Loneliness adds beauty to life.

It puts a special burn on sunsets and makes night air smell better.”

— Henry Rollins

Winter session of parliament wash out

ODAY is the last day of the winT ter session of parliament. The big question is whether the BJP government will be able to pass crucial Insurance and coal bills. Yesterday, discussion on an amended Lokpal bill went on amidst noise in the House.

Is the government adopting new tactics to pass the bill? It is possible to conduct the business of the House even if there is a ruckus.

Members in the government can move the bill, make speeches and the speaker can pass the bill by voice vote. It is possible the government is thinking about taking some desperate steps to pass the bill.

There is an urgency in this regard because the government wants to attract foreign investments in insurance sector before President Obama's arrival in Delhi for the Republic Day. The government is certain to take the ordinance route if it fails to pass the bill in parliament.

The opposition was quite unreasonable when it asked the Prime Minister to come to the House and make a statement on an incident in Agra: The conversion of some Muslims were made – attracting public attention. The government was prepared to hold a discussion on the issue but the Prime Minister would not come and make a statement because the BJP was not involved at all with the incident.

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HERE was a genuine pain in India over the mindless killing of schoolchildren at Peshawar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked all Indian schoolchildren to maintain a two-minute silence in memory of the lives lost in Pakistan. He readily offered any assistance that India could render to Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. Such gestures transcend borders. I wish this atmosphere could sustain between the two countries.

Unfortunately, the civil society in India and Pakistan don’t feel concerned over their youth nourishing enmity towards each other. They, including those from Bangladesh, are the best of friends outside the shores of the subcontinent. But, in their own country, they are always in the midst of schemes to hit the other hard without realizing that hostilities may become inevitable.

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ularly Pakistan. When the ‘converted’ say that they were coerced into and promised ration card or the BPL card that gives the poor the essentials at a subsided price, things seem to be murkier than one would imagine.

That fundamentalism is spreading in Pakistan does not surprise me. A state having such blasphemous laws as can kill a liberal Punjab governor with no action against the murderers is lengthening the shadows. It is unfortunate but when even the liberal voices are mute because of consequences, the fanatics are bound to grow in number and in impudence.

The real point of worry is what is happening to India. The country represents a democratic, secular polity and it is respected for this all over the world. Unfortunately, New Delhi is rapidly become a goalpost of Hin-

Kashmir problem

to mean any direction. India should have taken the initiative to develop the region on the whole. But when the ideology is sought to be based on parochialism, it is neither pervasive nor egalitarian in content. The common man feels as much isolated and marginalized as he has been all these years since Independence.

The ruling party may have changed at the Centre but the political culture has not. We continue to be feudal in our outlook. This trait transcends other considerations. It does not go well with the democratic temperament. But it is there and has not undergone any perceptible change in the past. Those who come to power become dictators in action. Even when they profess that power is with the people they are using it figuratively and not realistically because they, a very few, serve the country.

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The Pakistanis often say that once the Kashmir problem is solved both sides will live as friends. I have my doubts. Kashmir, according to me, is a symptom, not the disease. The disease is their mistrust in each other. Even by some miracle if the Kashmir issue is solved, some other problem will crop up because of the suspicion.

The Indians and the Pakistanis are carrying on their enmity to everywhere they come into contact. It is sad that even cultural events suffer from the same thinking. The qawals from Pakistan could not sing at the Delhi Press Club, which is supposed to be liberal. On the other hand, India was ridiculed with obscene gestures by the Pakistani players after defeating India in a recent hockey match.

The visiting Pakistani MPs not meeting the Lok Sabha Speaker, although the Indian MP who arranged the meeting with the Speaker did not check whether she was free at that time. The Indian MPs should have made amends in some other manner but there was no such effort even for the courtesy sake.

Such incidents indicate that even after 70 years of partition, the two countries have not settled down to normal courtesies, much less friendship. The future too does not look bright when enmity seems revealing the Hindu identity.

Yesterday it was Sanskrit, the language of Hindu scriptures. Today, it is conversion. The conversion of some Muslims has only downgraded India in the eyes of the world, partic-

Modi has, in the process, buried Nehru’s idea of non-alignment deep. True, the movement has lost its raison d’être, the confrontation between the Communists and the democratic bloc. After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1990, the Communists lost the Cold War. Still the movement had come to represent an idea that small nations should not fear the big ones because of their size or power. Modi is a product of the capitalist world. He has neither the pull of the Nehru era of socialism, nor that of Mahatma Gandhi’s self-sufficiency.

Kuldip Nayar Modi wants the country to develop, whatever be the means and how big the economy may dutva, to the disappointment of the world create a distance between the haves and the have-nots. and to the horror of minorities.

Before finishing the article, I must relate What the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has lamented something which disappointed me. I mean without any serious challenge that the Hindu President Pranab Mukherjee’s book. It was inraj has returned to India after 800 years is discreet on his part to release a book on the bound to question our secular credentials. I Emergency period. He knows that the office am not surprised that the BJP has enrolled he occupies should not be exposed to politifour lakh members in Delhi itself. The Con- cal criticism. Still, the President has taken adgress which can stall the tide is too embroiled vantage of his position to have the spotlight in dynastic politics. But in the past, the party’s on the book to justify what he did during the ideology of egalitarianism and pluralism was Emergency.

President Mukherjee was an integral part of very much in the forefront, whether Jawaharlal Nehru groomed Indira Gandhi and she, in the dictatorial rule at that time. He was the turn, Rajiv Gandhi. But today even Congress right hand man of Sanjay Gandhi, an extrapresident Sonia Gandhi is seen as the right of constitutional authority, who almost took the country to dictatorship. That Mukherjee, supthe centre, not even the centre.

India’s politics has too engrossed in per- posed to be liberal, went along will always be sonalities. Today, it is Narendra Modi but not questioned, whatever chest-beating he may what he stands for. Development is too vague do at this time.

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Alone, yet not alone!

F you think nobody loves you, know for sure that you are loved. The earth loves you; that’s why it is holding you upright. The love of the earth is its gravitational force. The air loves you; that’s why it moves through your lungs even when you are sleeping. The Divine loves you very dearly, deeply. Once you realise this, you will never feel lonely.

Someone's company cannot fill your loneliness. Even if it does, it is very short-lived. You can still feel lonely in spite of being in company. In the real sense, loneliness can only be filled by being alone. If you could be comfortable being alone for some time, then you will not feel lonely. When you don't feel lonely, you can spread joy to people around you.

People run after parties and celebrations, but for the one who does not run after them, parties and celebrations follow him wherever he or she goes. If you run after parties, loneliness comes to you and if you are in the solitude of the Self, parties surround you.

If you enjoy being with your Self, you will not be a boring personality. If you are lonely, then you can be boring to others. And that will

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make you lonelier! And if your own company bores you, how much more boring must you be to someone else?

Those who are always in some company look for the comforts of solitude and those who are in solitude feel lonely and want to be in company. Everyone is looking for a perfect

MATTER & SPIRIT balance. That perfect balance is like a razor’s edge and can only be found in the Self.

From time to time, keep a little distance from whomsoever close to you and take some time off for your own space. From the moment you wake up in the morning, you are always with people and your mind is caught up in worldly thoughts. So sometime during the day, sit for a few minutes and get into the cave of your heart. Then you will not feel lonely

even when you are alone. Live your life well. If you are useful to people all your life, there will be hundreds and millions of people to take care of you. Mother Teresa and Acharya Vinoba Bhave, for example, were sick in bed for a long time. Do you think there was nobody to give them company? There were hundreds waiting to take care of them and all they did was to be useful to people around them.

When you make service your sole purpose in life, it eliminates fear, brings focus in your mind, purposefulness in action, and longterm joy. Every time you are unhappy, miserable or lonely, you are just coming in touch with your own boundaries. Boundary is the real cause of your disturbance as it brings limitation. You are peaceful and happy till you come in contact with your boundaries. The moment you come in contact with it, then the mind goes on a trip and you move out of your centre. At that moment you can just be grateful and pray for peace. That very moment, you will start smiling and however hopeless the situation is, you will walk through it.

— Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

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MUMBAI | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2014

WITH the advent of terror, our paradise like world has turned into a living hell. Clerics and religious scholars should enlighten today's youth who are brainwashed by terror outfits in wrongly believing that suicide bombings lead to martyrdom and is a key to paradise. How can hurting fellow human beings ever bring good to anyone and every faith teaches us to love and respect each other. In the wake of the terror activities spreading mayhem at the moment in different parts of the globe, it would be prudent for the Maharashtra government to beef up security in Mumbai – the economic capital of the country and keep a watchful eye on any suspicious events taking place in the city.

Why can’t India?

Outdated govt policies

GROW UP: Cricket betting is illegal in India in contrast with many other countries of the world where it is legal and such governments earn quite some revenue by taxing the income arising out of betting.

TERROR ALERT: After the attack on an army school in Peshwara, Pakistan, that killed many students, a terror alert has been sounded across India.

WHY can’t India destroy all the Pakistan-sponsored anti-India terrorists’ hideouts, training camps, their arms and ammunition in Pakistan and also in PoK, if Pakistan can destroy the Taliban? India does not want even a single inch of the Pakistani soil. Pakistan will never punish Hafiz Saeed, Lakhvi or Dawood Ibrahim or any other antiIndia terrorist any time even in the coming years. Besides, the solely business-minded US will also never support India in this matter, but will keep on giving financial aid, though it is very well aware of the fact that Pakistan itself is the natural mother of the global terrorism since the past more than four decades. Actually, Australia, UK and all the countries of EU must force the US to do everything against such terrorism sponsoring Pakistan on a war footing. Otherwise all these countries will also never be free from the so-called ‘Islamic’ terrorism. In fact, the Holy Islam means surrender to the Almighty, peace and harmony, and not killing the innocent human beings anywhere in the Allah’s world.

by mankind. What revenge was this by the Taliban on the innocent young souls? Was it the inferiority complex of the illiterate students?

One but fails to understand why the issue of terrorism has been taken so lightly the world over? Is it because the Osamas and the Mullah Omars are the creation of the USA, supported by the West and — Bhagwan Thadani, via email harboured by their puppet countries including Pakistan. Is the Tal — Hansraj Bhat, Borivali iban really so strong that its out of THE merciless massacre of more Pakistan and America's control? Is

than 130 school students in Pe- then creation of various militia shawar on 16/12 is a dastardly act groups by USA and the West for A SECTION of the print media has groups with an iron hand at the border or the Line of Control (LOC) and destroy them permanently rather than thinking about improving relations with Pakistan. It is high time that all the cities in India must be on high alert and ensure that the terrorist do not succeeded in their mission of destroying India and its people.

politicians are also involved in it. In most other democracies, betting is legal; and governments earn a considerable revenue by taxing it highly. In India too, taxing betting would go a long way towards reducing the fiscal deficit. But of course, out politicians have to put on the facade of morality when in fact corruption is endemic in the country; and those who govern us are among the biggest crooks we have.

— Firoze Hirjikaka, Colaba

Martyr or terrorist?

ficient and prolific use in universities and the electronic media for propagation of information. However, how can we shut our eyes to the reality of the spread and popularity of the English language? It is the language of trade, business, international relations and of civil and military aviation. Our Prime Ministers interact with other nationalities only through English. Learn Sanskrit by all means but expecting it to replace English is too much.

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carried a news item about the killing of TTP leader Mulla Fazlulla as a result of drone strikes in the hilly terrains of Pakistan. Before jumping to any firm conclusion, it would be better to adopt a wait and watch strategy. Otherwise, the dreaded terrorist would soon be seen hale and hearty on a TV network headquartered in a Middle East country. As is their practice, he would be shown exhorting his followers to wage a holy war against the infidel western world aimed at their total extermination.

— Arun Malankar, Santacruz

FOUNDER of Lashkar-e-Taiba and mastermind of Mumbai attacks of 2008, Hafiz Saeed has promised to carry out terror attacks in India as a revenge for Peshawar killings by Taliban (which has admitted to the killings) but the blame has been passed on to us which was expected. Militant group LeT is a banned group on paper but it is common knowledge that it has the army support in Pakistan and actually even funded by them. Innocent lives were lost in the Mumbai attacks and India should not take such threats lightly and lying down. None of the politicians in Pakistan condemned Saeed's illogical and derogatory statements which means he enjoys the support of the Pakistani establishment as they too are happy and part of any attacks on our shores. Most dreaded criminals and 'wanted' men in India including Dawood reside there and the authorities there cannot deny this fact which the entire world knows. Perhaps the leniency from our own politicians too was responsible as they don't take up this matter at international forums with the vigour and message that is needed.

— S N Kabra, Goregaon

tice board by Contractor M/s Relcon-Priti (JV) says that the date of completion is 1-5-2017 ( 24 months). I hope that the concerned authorities will look into the matter and do the needful.

—Yogesh R. Bhavsar, Dahisar

Good governance?

THE new government came to power on the promise of development and good governance but the — K V Raman, Malad common man is yet to see either of them – development is a catchy term that carries the day for the speaker but in reality means 'a new THE road near Horniman Circle's stage in a changing situation'. I State Bank of India and town hall is honestly wonder whether any claim dug since the last two months. This can be made for this. The only is actually a parking area. The peo- change that one sees around is that ple are facing too many difficulties more and more states are being in walking here. The work has been brought into the party's kitty in full left half way. Why the work has been throttle to the detriment of all other stopped, only God knows. The no- pressing issues. As for the much hyped good governance, this needs to be seen by the people and the endorsement should come from them. There is no point in those who govern beating their own drums and celebrating it, more like the makers of flopped films, taking the lead in celebrating their 'success' themselves. Any good government cannot afford to ignore the safety of the country's womenfolk.

Inconvenient civic work

'SECULARISTS', who are in the forefront of criticising Nathuram Godse, were the same people who had glorified Ishrat Jehan as a perAPROPOS your front page story son who died a “martyr’s death”.

'Kingpin in international cricket However, in doing so, they have betting racket nabbed' (ADC, Dec conveniently overlooked the fact 22), the ban on cricket betting in that the young woman was declared India is one more example of the as a terrorist by a court in Chicago, myopic and outdated mindset and USA. — Vineet Phadtare, Borivali policies of the government. It is well-known that despite the ban, cricket betting on a large scale is carried out all over the country. In fact, it is probable that officials and IT is a misfortune that some of our leaders rush to issue bizarre statements on language and put governments and academics in Christmas is not a time nor a uncomfortable positions, eg Uma season, but a state of mind. To Bharti's prophecy that Sanskrit can cherish peace and goodwill, to substitute English in India. Indisbe plenteous in mercy, is to have putably Sanskrit is the oldest lanthe real spirit of Christmas. guage of the world and we are lucky — Calvin Coolidge that we are putting its lexicon, grammar and language rules to ef- The site of the ongoing work.

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their short-term benefit not leading to long-term threat to the survival of mankind? Should USA and Pakistan not be held partly responsible for this and the 26/11 Mumbai attack? But then as in any other criminal case we are more than happy to act against the first line and never try to bring to justice the actual mastermind. Will Hafiz Saeed be dealt sternly or we wait for another massacre to act against him?

— Abdul Monim, Vashi

— Altaf H Ladiwala, Bandra

PAKISTAN administration and its Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's double speak have been exposed.

On the one hand they want to eliminate the Taliban terrorist groups who butchered 132 school children in Peshawar and on the other hand they are supporting fully the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Saeed, the master mind of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacked and who is roaming free in Pakistan and giving threats to India of the attacks during the Republic Day and the visit of American President Barrack Obama at that time.

And with Pakistan court granting bail to LeT commander Zakir-ulRehman, another master mind of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks who was in jail, have proved that the Pakistan is playing double game with India and the world and their dirty intentions of supporting terrorist groups to fight India have been exposed. I strongly feel that the Indian government must get tough and handle the terrorist

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— Dr V Subramanyan, Thane

Baba Amte’s birth centenary DECEMBER 26 will mark the birth

Late social worker Baba Amte centenary of India's social reformer, Murlidhar Devidas Amte, popularly known as ‘Baba Amte’. Baba Amte was born on December 26, 1914 and became one of the greatest social reformers of the country. He devoted his entire life in serving the poor and down-trodden people of the country. He passed away on February 9, 2008 at the age of 94.

Baba Amte was a lighthouse to those who had lost their path and to those who needed guidance. He received several awards during his lifetime like Padmashri, Padma Vibhushan, Ramon Magsaysay Award, Gandhi Peace Prize, United Nations Prize in the field of Human Rights, and many other humanitarian and environmental prizes. He was one of India's greatest social reformers.

— Jubel D'Cruz, Dombivali

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ocial activist Medha Patkar pointed out that Chief aggressively highlighted corPatkar on Monday de- Minister Devendra Fadnavis, ruption in the state cooperamanded a special inves- while in the opposition, had tive sector. tigation team to probe losses suffered by the Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank due to the loans given to sugar factories owned by political leaders. atkar also alleged a scam of Rs.10,000 crore in the sale or leasing out of non-performing cooperative sugar factories to private firms, reports PTI. On the other hand, sugar factories owed Rs.800 crore to their workers, she said in the Social activist Medha Patkar interacts with the media during a press course of a conference.

Addressing a press briefing, conference on the sugar factory scam in Mumbai on Monday.

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"The onus is now on him to take forward the investigation in the MSCB scam where his predecessor Prithviraj Chavan had instituted inquiry," Patkar said as she demanded an SIT and time-bound probe.

Chavan had set up a probe committee headed by Shivaji Pahinkar, registrar, cooperative institutions, to conduct inquiry against the directors of the bank.

Patkar alleged that as per the preliminary report, 24 cooperative sugar factories were given loans of Rs 225 crore in total when they did not fulfil the criteria.

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Centre considering proposal to make Marathi classical language Need for literary tradition to be original

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he Maharashtra government's proposal seeking to confer classical language status on Marathi language is under consideration of the Centre, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday.

Replying to a question on whether the Centre has received any proposal from the state government and Abhijit Marathi Bhasha Samiti for conferring the status of classical language on Marathi language, Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma said that a proposal from Maharashtra

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Government's department of Marathi language is under consideration of this ministry. However, he clarified that no proposal has been received from the Abhijit Marathi Bhasha Committee.

As per the criteria laid down by the Centre for declaring a language as classical includes high quality of its early text or recorded history over a period of 1,500-2,000 years and a body of ancient literature, which is considered valuable heritage by generation of speakers.

The literary tradition should be original and not borrowed from another speech or community and the classical language and literature should be distinct from modern, there may also be a discontinuity between the classical language and its later forms of its offshoots are other criteria. The Minister further said, six languagesTamil, Sanskrit, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Odia have been recognised as classical languages.

TODAY

Managing Director Madam Grace Pinto who has been nominated as one of the Nine Women Jewels by Prime Minister Narendra Modi encouraged the entire education fraternity by taking forward the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan with all Xavier’s and Ryan International Group of Institutions throughout India. Around 150 students of St Francis High School, Bhayander (E), along with Headmistress Anita Tuli and teachers joined the cleanliness drive from the school to the railway station and back. The children took this step encouraged by the vision of Chairman Dr A F Pinto of maintaining local cleanliness.

Students of St Lawrence High School and Ryan Christian School, Borivali (W) with great excitement and commitment were joined today by Prashanti Mane – Telsidar and Anil Avhad – Senior Inspector. An aesthetically pleasing sight of Tukaram Ubale Garden, Borivli (W) greeted people today as students of both the schools donning masks and gloves cleaned the garden before undertaking cleanliness drive in the police station compound.

Encouraged by the vision of ‘Maintaining Local Cleanliness’ championed by the chairman of the school Dr A F Pinto, students of both the schools often undertake such cleanliness programmes in the neighborhood.

ORF Mumbai and the Department of Sanskrit, University of Mumbai: A talk 'Why Samskrit - The need to promote India's ancient language for national re-awakening' by Shri Dinesh Kamat, Organising Secretary for Samskrita Bharati. Observer Research Foundation Mumbai NKM International House, 5th Floor, 178, Backbay Reclamation, Babubhai Chinai Marg, (Behind LIC Yogakshema), Nariman Point, 6 pm,.

Residents of Borivali & Kandivili: ‘Green Santa-Initiative’ Joy of Gifting solar lamps to underprivileged tribal families in Sanjay Gandhi National Park in association with Growel’s 101 Mall, Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivali East, 12 noon.

A NCPA Centre for the Promotion of Arts and Culture Trust presentation: Zest! IPTa Winners, Youth Theatre, Godrej Dance Theatre, 6.30 pm.

ART & EXHIBITIONS Akriti Art presents Solo Exhibition of Recent Paintings, “Different Strokes” by Indu Mishra at Art Desh – The Studio, White House Annexe, 91, Walkeshwar Road, till Dec 28, 11 am to 7 pm.

Gallery Art And Soul presents ‘City Of Magical Light’ recent works by renowned artist Manu Parekh, upto Jan 5, 1, Madhuli, Shivsagar Estate, Worli, till Jan 5, 10 am to 7.30 pm.

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HEALTHY GIFTING Afternoon Despatch & Courier

MUMBAI | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2014

If you don’t want to harbour the guilt of having gifted someone who needs to go on a diet another box of chocolate, and are looking to find suitable presents for your health conscious friends, Rhea Dhanbhoora & Shirley Mistry bring you a host of healthy gifting options

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FITNESS FIRST

We’re all guilty of repeatedly gifting boxes of mithai or resorting to a set of assorted cookies and chocolates when we run out of time and imagination. Instead, take a look at our healthy food gifting options that make for healthy gifts that don’t compromise on taste or quality.

Even if it is something as simple as a walk on the beach, our busy schedules and unending to-do lists make it easy to push fitness goals down on your list of priorities. If you’re looking of a gift for a family member who could do with a little help on the fitness front, pick from these options.

Dial Organic

Tea of Life

Dial Organic (www.dialorganic.com) has a great range of organic products, and we recommend picking up this box of assorted tea sachets from Organic India. Packed in an elegant wooden box, the tea costs `699 for a box of 15 and `799 for a box of 25.

With healthy spices such as cloves, cinnamon, red pepper berries and star anise featuring prominently in teas from Tea of Life (www.facebook.com/teaoflifeindia), customising a hamper comprising of options such as The Bodhi Tea, Spice Route, African Beat and La Vida es Bella is a great option.

Tea Trails We love visiting Tea Trails (outlets across the city) for their interesting variety of tea and now, they retail their special blends as well. Packaged in attractive tins and affordably priced from `395 onwards, they make for great gifts.

Godrej Nature’s Basket With olives, dry roasted snacks, nuts, juices and organic honey making up this hamper from Godrej Nature’s Basket, we’re sure that you are wondering how something that tastes and looks so appetising, is healthy as well! The hamper is priced at `2,227. >> The Godrej Nature’s Basket hamper makes for an attractive gift

Anytime Fitness Gym For friends and family who are health fanatics and can’t go a day without hitting the gym, the annual and semi-annual gym packages from Anytime Fitness Gym (www.anytimefitness.co.in) are value for money. At `18,000 for an annual membership and `13,500 for a six-month package, this will make for a thoughtful gift, especially since the gym is open 24x7.

JG’s Fitness Head to Shalini Bhargava’s JG’s Fitness Centre to give someone the gift of good health. You can get vouchers for various durations (from a month up to a year), priced between `5,000 and `18,000, for the gymnasium package at their Santacruz outlet.

JW Marriott This one may be a better option for immediate family, but we can’t

Tea Trunk

recommend JW Marriott’s Health Transformation Program enough (call 66933610 for more information). It includes a clinical fat loss programme balanced with nutrition, exercise and rest, which aims to positively influence your lifestyle patterns and improve your existing fitness levels. The programme also includes a consultation with Dr. Asif Khan.

Adidas If you have a friend who is in dire need of a good pair of kicks, look no further than Adidas, which has durable options starting from `1,899 onwards.

Zumba Voucher Do you know someone who needs to get moving and would prefer a slightly more fun workout? Gift them a voucher for Zumba classes by Sucheta Pal and her team, at their Bandra studio, House of Wow. There’s a flat 50% off on the voucher as part of their Christmas offer, valid till January 31, so you can gift a monthly membership for `1,600 instead of `3,200! All you need to do, is call 9833363065. There are limited spots, so hurry!

We love Tea Trunk (www.teatrunk.com) for their quirky tea blends and keeping the festive season in mind, they have introduced the Mulled Spiced Tea, just in time for Christmas.

Available in 50g and 100g packs, this loose leaf tea is attractively packaged, making it ideal for gifting. Pick up a tin from `250 onwards. The also have a unique Marigold tea on offer.

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HAPPY HOME Healthy gifts don’t have to be restricted to gym memberships or Zumba classes.

Take a look at these products, which your friends and family will truly appreciate.

Fab Furnish For a health-conscious friend who loves to cook up a storm, this salad spinner from www.fabfurnish.com (priced at `2,681) will come in handy.

Spring Air We know that we’d love receiving this one as a gift and if you know someone who complains of a backache and disturbed sleep, investing in this mattress is a great idea, provided your budget allows it, as it is priced from `31,000 onwards. Visit www.springair.in to find a retailer near you.

Usha Halogen Oven

SPA SURPRISE Spas are relaxing, rejuvenating and indulgent, which is why spa vouchers are always one great/ good gifting options. The following places offer therapies and treatments for your health conscious friends and family.

A gift for them and you at Jiva The best part about this gift is that you can buy it in bulk, and get something in return! If you buy 10 therapies in the form of gift vouchers from Jiva, you will get two more, free! So you can gift a treatment while enjoying one yourself.

Rewa Escape Apart from the view and the gorgeous treatments, the best part about gifting a Rewa spa voucher is that they have delightfully healthy treatments on offer. From Abhyangam (`2,800 and `3,800 for 75 and 105 minutes), their take on classic Ayurvedic healing techniques, to Varivasya Kalpa ( `1,990 for 90 minutes), a bespoke therapy for pain relief, they’ve got great options for the healthconscious.

Alright, so fryers aren’t the perfect gift for a health freak. However, if you know someone who can’t say no to fried food and doesn’t mind spending a little extra to ensure that what they consume is healthier, pick this Halogen oven.

Its air fry technology preserves the nutrients and reduces the amount of oil used. For the extremely health conscious, it also includes options to roast, grill and barbecue. Pick it up it for `8,995 from Usha International.

Eureka Forbes For a friend or a relative who is always ill or falling prey to pesky allergies, this Euroair Energie Air Purifier from Eureka Forbes, priced at `25,990, is a great option.

GETTING PERSONAL

Soultree treats

If you know someone so well that you can pick exactly what they need, or just want to give someone something a little more personal this season, here are a few options to pick from.

Looking for something a bit more personal and a lot lighter on your pocket? Don’t despair, pick up something from SoulTree’s range of Certified Natural Ayurvedic Beauty products. They’re free from harmful ingredients, are completely biodegradable and haven’t been tested on animals!

From kohl (`350) and lip balm (`195) to lipstick (`450), they have several options.

Detox with VLCC From the Lymphatic Drainage Massage or the Candle Therapy Massage including a facial, hairwash, and blowdry, head massage, foot reflexology and basic manicure (`6,000) for two and a half hours), to the Green tea with Swedish or Balinese massage with aroma therapy, a spa facial, a salt scrub manicure and pedicure, foot massage and blow dry (`7,000 for three hours), VLCC has got gifting down to the T. Their Day Spa Detox packages are perfect for a healthy detox after party season and make for a great gift for your loved ones.

Relax with Osim For even more pampering options, pick something from Osim’s range of personal massagers. From the uCozy (`6,500), designed for neck and shoulder muscle aches and strains, to uRelax (`17,000), which is perfect for those who sit on uncomfortable chairs and need something comfier to sink into, there’s something for everyone if you log on to www.osim.com.

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Massages from Fab Furnish

>> We recommend Rewa Escape’s healthy and affordable therapies, which make for excellent gifts

The reason that this is such a personal gift is because it’s not just a spa voucher. These foot (`3,198) and back (`3,549) massaging tools are a great option. Those with very deep pockets, or those who are shopping for very close family, can log on to www.fabfurnish.com and also pick up the massage chair. But, remember that it costs close to `2 lakhs.

If you’ve been thinking that none of these gifts are going to fit your budget, don’t skip over the section just yet. If you know someone who needs a more restful night, get them the OrthoSleep knee wedge pillow from Paramount Surgimed Ltd. It makes for and perfect gift and priced between `1,900`5,900, it’s not heavy on the pocket either.

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the refrigeration guide If food in your fridge doesn’t stay fresh for as long as it should, the reason could be improper storage techniques.

Dev Goswami brings you a simple guide to help you understand what shelves to use for different food items The freezer

Apart from the obvious ice trays and ice cream, your freezer can also be used to store leftover or pre-cooked food (such as rotis) that you won’t be consuming immediately. Also, items such as raw meat, ready-to-eat meals and frozen vegetables that you need to store for over two days should be stored here.

If you have leftover raw meat that has already been defrosted, marinate it, pack it in a container, wrap it with cling wrap and then place it in the freezer.

The Top shelves

Compared to all the other shelves in your fridge, the first two (apart from the chiller tray) are the warmest. In most fridges, these shelves also provide the most consistent temperature, making them the ideal place to store leftovers and pre-cooked items such as sauces and chutneys. You can also store dairy items such as milk and yoghurt here, but if your fridge has a chiller tray, it’s better to store them there. Remember to store leftover food and cooked meat in air-tight containers to stop them from stinking up your fridge.

The door

This is the warmest section of the fridge because of its constant interaction with room temperature air every time you open the door. So, remember to use the door racks to store items that need to be cool, but do not spoil easily, such as water, juices, condiments and sodas.

You can also store eggs in the egg tray that’s usually in-built on the door.

The boTTom shelves

The bottom shelves are the coldest part of a fridge and so, it is ideal to store marinated meats in. However, remember that you can only store meat here if you plan on using it within a day. If you need to store it for longer, you should store it in the freezer instead. The bottom shelves are also a good place to store opened wine bottles.

The drawer

Known as the crisper drawer, this does exactly what the name suggests — it keeps food crispy. So, store fresh vegetables and fruits in it. It is always a better idea to invest in a fridge that has two drawers, as it will help you separate ethylene-producing foods such as apples, guavas and peaches from other vegetables and fruits. This is important because ethylene gas can spoil items such as lettuce, spinach, carrots and cabbage. But, if you don’t have separate drawers, try to store them in a way that they don’t touch each other.

« Know More the benefits of indulging in holiday treats Since we’re smack in the middle of the festive season, we’re sure that you’re indulging in treats a little more than usual. But, don’t feel guilty! Yamini Walia tells you how this can be good for you

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t’s almost Christmas! And you need nerves of steel to resist eating all the gingerbread cookies, plum cakes and other delectable Christmas treats. While a little indulgence is okay, you shouldn’t think it’s okay to finish an entire pie in a flash, because no postfestive diet will shed the weight gain caused by a massive binge.

However, if you do go slightly overboard, feeling guilty is not going to help, especially if you’re trying to maintain your weight.

Charlotte Markey, a psychology professor at Rutgers University, explained, “We don’t want people to feel guilty about enjoying themselves, because that’s counter-productive. Guilt and negative feelings about food are not going to lead to healthy weight management.”

Research shows that people don’t gain as much weight during holiday season as you would think. A study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that most people gained less

than a kilo during the period between Thanksgiving and early January. Another study, conducted by a Texas Tech University professor in 2009, found that the average weight gain over the holidays was only around 1kg per person.

But, have a realistic plan of action to deal with the temptation of holiday treats. Charlotte explains that instead of vowing to skip a particular food group, or sticking to just appetisers or dessert, people should stop at just one or two pieces of a particular treat. Also, exercise always helps! So, increase your activity level; even 10 to 15 minutes of extra exercise every day will help.

But, don’t deprive yourself or rely on quick-fixes as these further trigger overeating. So, if you tell yourself that you’re not going to have dessert at all, you’re more likely to take two helpings. Instead, make your peace with the fact that since it’s Christmas, you’re probably going to eat a little more, and try not to lose your sleep over it.

>> This Christmas, you can eat your favourite cookies in moderation for long term weight benefits

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Keep your feet

Baby steps Taking long strides or walking too fast puts a lot of weight on your feet, making them ache faster, especially when you are wearing heels. So, take small steps and don’t scurry about when you’re wearing high heels.

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If you love wearing high-heeled shoes, but even the thought of wearing them to a party makes your feet ache, Shirley Mistry tells you how you can prep your feet for a party and keep them comfortable while you’re at one

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Do the deodorant This trick is a simple one. Spray your feet with deodorant before you put on your shoes. This will help reduce the friction between the shoe and your skin and will prevent painful blisters and cuts.

Pads & plasters Gel cushions/ pads and suede plasters are your best friends while it comes to keeping your feet comfy when you’re at a party. Wear your shoes at home the night before to see where they bite and line them with soothing gel cushions or suede plasters to minimise the pain and prevent blisters.

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Stretch it out Wearing heels all night long can be as strenuous as an intense workout and like all good exercise routines, it helps to start with a warm up. Stretch out your legs and rotate your ankles for a few minutes before you slip into your heels and you won’t be in agonising pain after wearing them for too long. You can also do these exercises if you’re seated at a dinner party.

Break it up When you’re at a party where everyone is standing and mingling, don’t hesitate to take frequent breaks to sit down and stretch your feet. It takes the pressure off your heels and the balls of your feet, and will help you stay comfortable in your shoes for longer.

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Plan B Carry an extra pair of flats shoes in your car to quickly change into if the pain becomes unbearable.

After all, you need to be comfortable as you go about mingling with other guests.

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Stand tall Since your ankles and feet aren’t at a 90° angle, they tend to hurt and feel sore more often. So, instead of stumbling around in your heels, ensure that your head, back and spine are in a straight line and that you are using your hips to move your legs as you walk. This will help you maintain better posture.

should you take leave?

You think that you might be coming down with something, but you aren’t sure if you should take the day off. Yamini Walia suggests you take this quiz to find out

2. Low energy levels are preventing you from finishing your work for the day and you don’t think you’re going to be able move another inch from where you’re sitting. a. True. b. False.

3. While you feel fine when you’re outdoors or sitting near a window, you start sneezing

Ease into it Don’t wear brand new shoes to a party, as they are bound to give you shoe bites. Instead, break into them the night before by wearing them around your house, using a blow dryer on its highest setting to loosen tight spots and adding gel cushions as you go along. This will prevent discomfort on the day of the event.

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« quick quiz to know yourself

1. Even the slightest change of weather gives you a cold or the flu. a. True. b. False.

Tacky tape This is a tip that models swear by and is worth giving a shot if you really can’t give up on wearing high-heeled footwear. Tape your third and fourth toe together. This helps keeps you steady, while keeping your foot muscles aligned, preventing foot aches.

incessantly as soon as you enter an airconditioned room. a. True. b. False 4. Your eyelids are red, and feel sticky and matted. a. True. b. False.

5. You’re plagued by an agonising back ache, but your job requires you to sit at your desk for long hours. a. True. b. False.

Mostly As Don’t think twice before calling in sick. Most companies prioritise the welfare of their employees above work, because aggravating the illness could leave you sick for longer, affecting long term productivity. So, severe back pain, pink eye, a chronic cough and cold are all valid reasons to stay home. This is not just for your own wellbeing — you don’t want to pass your illness on to your colleagues! It’s okay to take a break when you’re feeling fatigued, but make sure that it’s when your absence is not going to affect the work as much. Taking the day off to ‘rest’ at the cost of the company is not a good idea.

Mostly Bs There’s no reason for you to call in sick. We see no chance of you putting yourself or your colleagues at risk and so, it’s probably a good idea for you to stop thinking about how you can avoid work and start getting ready to head to work!

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Rough it up This tip is especially good for a pair of new shoes.

Roughening up the soles with a piece of sandpaper will ensure that your feet get good grip while walking and that you aren’t putting too much pressure on your ankles or the balls of your feet in a desperate attempt to avoid falling or slipping.

>> If you can’t stop sneezing, you should call in sick to work

Good habits Gone bad

You’ve been reading up about staying healthy but aren’t sure whether you’ve bought in to health myths. Dev Goswami recommends you take this quiz to find out if you’re doing ‘healthy living’ right 1. Let’s start off with a slightly gross one — do you squat over your toilet seat instead of simply sitting on it, either because you think it will strength your thigh muscles or because you think it’s more hygienic to avoid touching the seat? a. Yes. b. No. 2. Do you make sure that you brush your teeth (with toothpaste, if you can), after every meal? a. Yes. b. No. 3. Do you use your phone to check your social media accounts, play a game or read just before you go to bed, in a bid to relax? a. Yes. b. No. 4. When you’re at a buffet or a party, do you stop yourself from eating desserts to avoid consuming unwanted calories.

a. Yes. b. No. 5. Do you bathe, as well as wash your hands with antibacterial soap to ensure that you are being as hygienic as possible. a. Yes. b. No. 6. You think that having a set bedtime doesn’t matter, as long as you get the required 7-8 hours of sleep. To do so, do you wake up at different times every day, to make up for the hours, according to time you went to bed the night before? a. Yes. b. No. 7. Do you pop a multi-vitamin every day because you aren’t sure whether your diet is providing you with enough nutrients? a. Yes. b. No.

Mostly As You need a reality check — the habits that you’ve been following so diligently, in the belief that they’re healthy, can actually be harming you. While you’re actually trying to be healthy, you’re making harmful mistakes when it comes to applying these practices in your daily life. There is no need to stop what you’ve been doing completely, but do read our box to find out what changes you can make to ensure that your lifestyle is genuinely healthy.

Mostly Bs You seem to be well-informed about what is healthy and what isn’t. You don’t buy into every supposedly healthy tip that comes your way. Continue not only with your current lifestyle, but also the healthy skepticism with which you treat health advice.

While you don’t really need to, we recommend that you read our box below just in case there is a misconception that you’re harbouring.

whERE you’RE going wRong TV and relax for an hour before you sleep, we don’t Several habits that we’re talking about today actually have a mean you should play a game or read on your phone. factual basis. But, a simple misunderstanding can make Using your phone to play or check social media feed you believe and follow tips that aren’t good for you. Take a keeps your brain active and defeats the purpose of look at what you’re doing wrong. relaxing. Also, staring at your phone, even if you’re n Bathroom matters: Over the past few years, there has reading, prevents you from sleeping, because the been a trend of squatting, instead of sitting over a toilet brightly lit screen impedes your brain from shutting seat. The reasoning isn’t flawed — it does work your down and preparing for bed. Read a book or play a thigh muscles and avoiding contact does reduce your musical instrument instead. risk of contracting germs. However, when you squat, n Say yes to desserts: Yes, we know that you’re trying to you’re putting pressure on your pelvic muscles, which lose weight. But, when you’re at a buffet, or any other constricts your bladder, preventing it from emptying place where you have the option of picking from several completely and increasing your risk of urinary tract types of food, all that avoiding desserts does, is make diseases. So, leave squatting for your workout and you overeat. This happens because if you aren’t able to instead, line the toilet seat with tissue paper before satisfy your sweet cravings, you’ll feel hungrier and so sitting down. will end up eating more. Eating two-three spoonfuls of n Brush only twice: While brushing is important, doing so dessert won’t cause weight-gain, instead it will help you after every meal will wear down your enamel, exposing avoid overeating. your teeth to the risk of rotting. Gargling with water is enough to clean your mouth after your meal and a using n No to antibacterial: Using an antibacterial soap won’t do you much harm. But, by constantly exposing your a mouth freshener is a handy option to keep your breath skin to antibacterial solutions, you’re just helping to give fresh. You can also drink green tea after your meals. rise to super bacteria, a type of bacteria that is resistant n Actually relax: When we say that you should turn off the

to antibacterial formulas. Also remember that exposure to certain bacteria is important for the development of your immune system. While there is proof that antibacterial soaps kill more bacteria than conventional soap, there is no evidence to suggest that this translates to a reduced risk of infections. n A healthy body clock: Irregular sleeping patterns play havoc with your body clock and in the long run, can lead to sleep disorders, making it harder to fall asleep. So, while it is important to get 7-8 hours of sleep every day, you also need to make sure that you keep your timing consistent. On days when you do go to sleep a little later, don’t make the mistake of waking up later — wake up at your usual time to keep your body clock in order. n No need for multi-vitamins: Popping a multi-vitamin every day isn’t harmful, but it isn’t necessary. Unless your doctor is sure that you need one, depend on your diet to give you the required nutrients. If you aren’t sure whether your diet is healthy enough, speak to a nutritionist. Also, remember that multi-vitamins do not contain other important substances such as fibre, which fruits and vegetables do.

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MUMBAI | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2014

« Know more iSlouch

>> Night races are a growing trend across the world. Read our tips to find out how you can prep your body for one

We’ve heard about iPhones and iPads, but what is iSlouch? Sara Shah clears up the confusion

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f you’re wondering if this is the newest addition to the family of Apple products, you should know right off the bat that it’s not. iSlouch is a term that is used to describe the act of looking down at your smartphone devices for so long that you strain your neck muscles. This leads to severe neck pain, pushes your head forward, and in turn, stresses your spine. If the symptoms of neck and back pain are ignored for too long, the damage can become permanent. >> iSlouch can lead to neck and back pain

It’s a well-known fact that sitting for too long can seriously damage your spine. Bending over your phone for too long can speed up this damage. When your head drops forward, the weight that your neck has to support increases.

And as your muscles struggle to support your head, your shoulders round forwards and the outward curve of your back increases. Your core muscles begin to take a beating as your spine resembles a ‘C’ shape. This also affects your posture and leaves you with a permanent, unwanted slouch that you won’t notice until it’s too late. Other symptoms include migraines, neck pain and lower back pain.

While we understand that it’s hard to part with your phones, remember that iSlouch can only be identified by the time the symptoms begin to show, which is usually too late. So, the next time you whip out your phone to keep yourself busy or kill time, think of the long-term effects of your bad posture and try to avoid using your phone as much. For times when you have to, ensure that you’re sitting straight and aren’t slouching.

Instead of holding your phone in front of your chest, hold it in front of your face so that you aren’t bending down over it.

Swift runner Running competitively can be an arduous activity, and running a night race, though quite exciting, is even more daunting. Shirley Mistry brings you a host of tips to ensure that you can give a night race your best shot

BEFORE THE RACE Switch to the night This point is especially relevant if you’re used to getting your workout out of the way first thing in the morning. If you are planning on running a night race, start working out in the evening. As you get closer to race day, do a few trial runs at night to see how your body fares and how you react to different foods and fluids at night.

Phase it in If you’ve been following the ‘early to bed, early to rise’ philosophy, now is a good time to switch up your habits. Spending your evenings unwinding and retiring to bed early will mean that your body won’t be motivated enough to run a race. So, make sure that you’re active (do chores or a quick workout) in the evening as well, just to get your body accustomed to being active. Relax an hour before you go to bed.

Be prepared Don’t get so caught up in your training that you forget to get your equipment in place, and are left scrambling for things as you dash out of the door. Pack your clothes, shoes and gear bag and remember to charge your music player the night before. Drive to the starting point well in advance so that

In fact, taking a 20-30 minute power nap during the day will actually help you power up for the night race.

Put your feet up Literally! If you walk a lot or spend a lot of time on your feet throughout the day, you will start feeling exhausted just a few minutes into the race. So, take it easy and keep your feet off the ground on the day of your race.

Warm up Before you get too comfortable after reading our previous tip, remember that if you suddenly break into a run, you won’t be able to reach your goal pace and your body won’t be able to sustain itself throughout a long race. So, stretch for about 15-20 minutes and jog for 10-20 minutes before the race starts to prep your muscles for the daunting task ahead.

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you can figure out your parking arrangements. We also recommend driving along the course of the race a day earlier in order to map restrooms and pit stops.

Our biggest tip would be for you to tank up on fluids. You don’t want to lose out on a prize spot in the race because you are dehydrated. So, drink lots of fluids and eat complex carbohydrates and proteins to provide your body enough nutrients to produce energy. But, remember to stay away from fried, oil, spicy and sugary food to avoid falling sick or feeling sluggish.

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DURING THE RACE

When the race is just a week away, stick to what you know. Don’t try new foods, energy drinks or wear new shoes or other gear in the days approaching a night race. Your body may not react well to it, especially if it involves a binging on a new cuisine or running in a new pair of shoes.

Outfit woes You may want to look good while running the race, but it is in your best interest to wear an outfit that you usually exercise in and are comfortable wearing. If you want to purchase a new outfit, make sure that you wear it a few times before the race to avoid being distracted or chaffed by what you are wearing on race day.

DAY OF THE RACE Take it easy If you think that it makes more sense to finish all your chores for the week before you run a race, simply so that you can relax afterwards, stop right now! You need all your energy, so take it easy on the day of the race.

Pace matters You may be raring to go, but make sure to pace yourself so that you don’t give the race your all in the first few minutes and burn out too fast. In fact, seasoned runners suggest that you start off 10% slower than your ideal pace and then pick up speed slowly to ensure that you last longer and don’t fizzle out half way through.

Drink fluids We don’t need to tell you again how important it is to hydrate yourself, so ensure that you drink around 120ml of fluid every 15-20 minutes during the race.

Assess yourself It might be slightly nerve wrecking to be surrounding by hordes of experienced runners, but keep yourself motivated. Give yourself a pep talk, or count down the minutes to the next stop, which will keep you focussed. If you feel very tired, don’t hesitate from slowing down for a bit. After all, you don’t want to end up injured.

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MUMBAI | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2014

will. You. sHut. up!

>> If you find sounds of chewing and typing irritating, you may be suffering from misophonia

Is that how you react when someone simply chews loudly next to you? If so, Dev Goswami recommends you ask your doctor about a condition called misophonia. Read on as he tells you more about this rarely diagnosed disorder

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hink of a blackboard. Now, think of someone scraping the blackboard with their nails to produce a screeching sound. That shudder that just passed through your body? Multiply that by 100 and add some rage to the mix. If you feel like punching someone who is chewing noisily, or need to plug in your earphones or step into another room when someone is typing or swallowing too loudly, you may be suffering from misophonia. This disorder is an intense dislike for sounds, often veering towards uncontrollable hatred. All sounds won’t affect you, but if someone is constantly sniffling, clearing their throat, typing too loudly or chewing like a cow, you’re likely to be on the verge of tears, or close to screaming at them.

Misophonia in real life “This is about a student, who used to get irritated while the teacher wrote with chalk on the board. He was a good student, but was very irritated by that particular noise. He once walked out of the class, while she was taking a lecture. So, the principal called his mother and she brought him to me. After talking to this 13-year-old, I found out about the various sound triggers that irritated him. Regular counselling sessions, with cognitive behaviour therapy did help him to an extent, but he is still not completely cured of this condition.”

— Manali Bartia, psychologist

WhaT is Misophonia?

Why does iT happen?

Manali Bartia, a psychologist, explains, “Misophonia is a hypersensitivity to soft sounds or normal background noise, which does not affect most people.” A normal person is likely to get irritated or distracted if someone around him chews loudly or if there is a loud clatter of keyboards. However, someone suffering from misophonia is likely to experience extreme, negative emotions such as anger and may even go so far as to physically harm the person who is producing the sound. In some cases, instead of the outward emotions (which correspond to the ‘fight’ in a fight-or-flight reaction), the patient suffers from emotions of ‘flight’ which include panicking, being on the verge of tears and wanting to run away from the source of the sound.

Unfortunately, there is not much information available to explain what causes misophonia just yet. It’s a relatively new condition (the term itself was coined in 2000), but a small study conducted at the University of California helps shed some light on the causes for this disorder. Conducted using a control group comprising of a small number of misophonics, the PhD student conducting the study, concluded that misophonia can be linked to a disruption in the passage of the sound signals in your brain. According to the conclusions of the study, there’s a possibility with misophonia, that the nervous signals for sounds take a direct route from your thalamus (which directs nervous signals from your body’s organs to their intended recipients) to the amygdyla (which converts nervous

>> Hookah smoke contains a toxic chemical called benzene

signals into an appropriate emotion), without passing through the prefrontal cortex, as it normally should (see our box for a detailed explanation).

hoW is iT TreaTed? Since there is no definite cause for misophonia, a cure is yet to be discovered.

Manali explains, “There are currently no researched cures available for misophonia.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Neurofeedback (NFB), Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) and psycho-therapeutic hypnotherapy are some of the possible therapies that can be tried. However, their use varies from case to case. Overall, maintaining a healthy and a balanced diet, along with exercise, helps reduce stress levels, which is often considered as a trigger for misophonia.”

This, combined with the fact that not many people are aware about this condition, means that the condition is not often diagnosed to begin with. Manali tells us that though she suspects that there are several cases in India, as a psychologist, she has only come across only a few . She further adds, “In western countries, a lot of research has been carried out and data has been published.

There are established hearing centres and evaluation centres, but India is still lagging behind. More awareness about this condition has to be created among people.”

What she says next is, we believe, the perfect way to end this article — “It is a minor condition that can have a very long lasting impact.”

The fine prinT The cortex is a highly evolved part of your brain, which allows for better interpretation of a situation and in turn, a more measured response.

However, nervous signals bypass the cortex in certain situations, even in healthy individuals, as this allows your brain to react faster to stimuli and quickly activate the fight-or-flight response. But, this means that you won’t really know what’s happening around you, because your cortex was unable to analyse the stimuli. This is useful in emergencies, for example, when you hear a blast and when your brain’s priority is to keep yourself safe and not to find out about the what, why or how the blast occurred. But, when each and every sound signal starts avoiding the cortex (which is what the study hypothesised happens with misophonia), everyday sounds, such as those of someone chewing, essentially see your brain reacting as if your life was in danger. Yes, even we are marvelling at our brain’s many quirks.

« Know more HooKaH smoKers migHt be inHaling benzene

Are you an ardent hookah smoker, or are you always in a room full of the smoke? If so, you might be inhaling a toxic chemical found in gasoline called benzene, says Yamini Walia

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he trend of hookah parlours has been forced to draw back, and more or less die in the city. And for good reason! Those who think inhaling the fumes from a hookah is less harmful than smoking, this article will be a bit of an eye opener. Hookahs contain benzene, which is a substance that is known to put you at risk of leukaemia. A new report indicates that simply being present in a room where hookah is being inhaled can lead you to inhale high levels of benzene.

Nada Kassem, the associate director at the Center for Behavioural Epidemiology and Community Health at San Diego State University, tells us, “Hookah smoking is hazardous to the health of those who smoke it, and those who socialise or live with them.”

Nada, who conducted the study along with his colleagues, had 105 hookah smokers and 103 non-smokers spend an average of three hours at either a hookah lounge or at a house party where hookah was being smoked. The benzene uptake quadrupled after hookah smokers inhaled hookah tobacco in hookah lounges, and doubled after they smoked hookah tobacco in private spaces. For the non-smokers, the intake of benzene did not change after events in private spaces, but increased 2.6 times after attending a social event at a hookah lounge.

Thomas Eisenberg, a researcher with Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, explained, “This important study adds to the growing phenomena that water pipe tobacco smoking

exposes user to the same smoke toxicants, to which cigarette smokers are exposed.”

Thomas wasn’t involved in the study, but studies water pipe smoking extensively. He adds, “Both, the laboratory and the naturalistic studies are consistent with one another and indicate that water pipe tobacco smoke contains many toxicants, including nicotine that causes dependence, tobacco-specific nitrosamines that cause cancer, carbon monoxide that causes cardiovascular diseases, and now benzene that causes leukaemia. Water pipe tobacco smokers have these same toxicants in their bodies after they smoke tobacco in a water pipe.” So, avoid taking even a few drags the next time you’re around one!

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« problem solver: ask our beauty expert

MUMBAI | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2014

>> Bleaching your hair can change your look, but it can also damage your hair

BarBara, our Beauty expert, will help fix your proBlems

Dear Barbara, I love frequently changing my nail polish, but recently, as the weather has gotten chillier, my cuticles have become ragged and hurt a lot. Not only do they look unsightly, the condition is aggravating as well. How do I get rid of them?

— maya Kothari, Bhiwandi Dear maya, Dry, ragged cuticles are a result of a drastic drop in temperature. What you can do, is take a pair of sharp cosmetic scissors and trim them, so that they don’t rub against surfaces and become worse. Next, apply almond or olive oil on them every night and wear a pair of gloves overnight.

Use a mild scrub to get rid of the dead skin the next morning and follow it up with a moisturiser.

You can also take precautionary measures such as wearing gloves while you do the dishes to ensure that the skin around your nails doesn’t get dry and flaky.

All bleAched up You might want to change your hair colour to spruce up your look, but Sara Shah suggests that you keep the effects of hair bleaching in mind before taking the plunge

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reen, blue, silver, grey or pink — when it comes to colouring your hair, the options are endless. But, did you know that bleaching, an essential step in the hair colouring process, (especially if you are picking a colour that is lighter than your natural hair), can seriously damage your hair? The effects of bleaching show up almost immediately, leaving behind a yellow or white appearance. Read on to find out exactly what you’re getting into the next time you decide to go crazy with hair colour.

how BleaChiNG worKs >> Trim your cuticles with a trimmer to make them less painful Dear Barbara, I have pigmented skin and no amount of concealer helps cover the dark patches completely. In fact, the more concealer I apply, the greyer the area looks. I have to attend a Christmas party soon and I really want to flaunt a flawless complexion. Help!

— sumita shetty, Byculla Dear sumita, A concealer, when applied by itself, can only cover up the pigmentation and spots to a certain extent. If you suffer from severe dark patches, we recommend investing in a good colour corrector. This product contains pigments that counter the purple/ blue undertones of your dark patches, making your skin look more even.

You can then apply a concealer over it for even better coverage.

Bleaching is an important step of the hair colouring process. Dr. Snehal Sriram, medical director and consultant dermatologist at Trica Hair Clinic tells us, “Hair is made up of several layers of a protein known as keratin. To infuse colour into your hair, first, bleach is used to strip your hair of its natural, dark colour. To do so, the bleach creates holes in the structure of your hair, which can damage it, as well as its cuticles.” This leads to dry, damaged hair that can only be fixed — albeit, temporarily — by conditioning your hair after the treatment.

CouNteriNG the DamaGe Bleaching agents penetrate your hair shaft by softening and lifting the cuticles in order to drive out its natural colour. The chemicals that are present in these agents damage your

hair follicles and strip it off its natural moisture. This leaves behind dry, brittle and rough hair that is prone to breakage and hair fall. However, there are temporary fixes for such problems. Dr.

Snehal explains, “Hair professionals condition your hair after the treatment to moisturise it. But, this only works temporarily. Conditioners form a protective layer over your hair, which is wiped off the next time you wash it. So, even conditioning your hair cannot undo the extensive damage that is caused by bleaching.” If you still want to colour your hair, Dr. Snehal suggests consulting a dermatologist to find out whether it is healthy and strong enough to withstand extensive damage that will be caused by bleaching first.

loNG term solutioNs Even though the adverse effects of bleaching can last for a long time, it is possible to undo the damage over time.

Nourishing your hair is the key and Dr. Snehal recommends that you avoid getting any other hair treatments. She adds, “People often notice the damage that has been caused by bleaching and opt for further treatments such as rebonding and chemical-based softening to cover it up. However, the damage caused by these additional treatments is immeasurable.” So, your best bet is to visit a dermatologist who will be able to tell you about a few safe treatments that can help to undo this damage. Dr. Snehal also suggests that you maintain a healthy diet and frequently oil and condition your hair. Remember to avoid using heatbased styling tools and give your hair the time to recover on its own.

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Oppn protest over blackmoney, reconversion NATION

MUMBAI | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2014

NEWS IN BRIEF

N WARMING UP... People sit around a bonfire to warm themselves up during a chilly morning in Allahabad on Monday.

J&K, Jharkhand poll results today

The result of the five-phase election in the two states J&K and Jharkhand will be announced on Tuesday. Counting of votes will be held at 8 a.m. today to elect their assemblies. "The counting will begin at 8 a.m. and the first trends are expected to trickle within an hour or so. All security arrangements are in place at the counting centres," an Election Commission official said.

Swamy raises one-rank one-pension issue

Seeking justice for ex-servicemen, BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Monday met Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and raised the issue of one-rank one-pension. He reminded Parrikar that the implementation of same-rank same-pension scheme was BJP's 2014 election promise made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the campaigning at Bhiwani.

Concern over 41 Indian hostages in Iraq

A high-level parliamentary committee has expressed concern over the "plight of 41 Indian nationals" held hostage in strife-torn Iraq and wondered whether widespread and repeated hostage taking indicates "failure of government's policy" to deal with various actors in the region. The Standing Committee on External Affairs recommended that MEA "must strategically and diplomatically" engage with the international community and major actors in the region to ensure their safe release. The 41 Indians were working on construction projects near the Iraqi city of Mosul when they were taken into captivity by ISIS in June.

EW DELHI: Opposition parties on Monday staged protests in the Parliament complex, cornering the government over blackmoney and reconversion issues. While the TMC staged protest in front of the Gandhi statue in the complex over the blackmoney issue, Samajwadi Party, joined by the Janta Dal United, accusing the government for not fulfillng promised made before the elections, reports PTI. The first protest by TMC MPs, with whom the government has had an uneasy relationship over the Saradha scam, targeted Finance Minister Arun Jaitley for calling Opposition parties, as obstructionist.

Responding to Jaitley's criticism that the Opposition was not allowing Rajya Sabha to function, TMC MP Saugata Roy said, "He (Jaitley) blamed the Opposition parties and the TMC for not being able to implement the so-called reform agenda.

"But why is the finance minister not being able to bring back the blackmoney from abroad? That is the question that he will have to an- BRAVING THE COLD... Women MP's Najma Hepatullah, Uma Bharti, Mayavati, swer. We along with other opposi- Smriti Irani, Jaya Bachchan and Hema Malini brave the cold winter morning during tion parties are protesting in Rajya Parliament's winter session in New Delhi on Monday.

Govt canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tinker with right to freedom of religion: Cong N EW DELHI: Rejecting government's proposal for a law against conversion, Congress on Monday said freedom to religion is an 'essential fabric and character' of the Constitution which cannot be tinkered with.

Congress alleged that controversial conversion programmes are being organised by groups affiliated to Sangh parivar and demands raised by them for an anti-conversion law were aimed at creating "fear psychosis" among minorities and depicting them as "lesser citizens".

"It is a belief of the Congress that Constitution adequately addresses the right of freedom to religion. No

amendment or tempering with existing provisions is required to deal with it... For heaven's sake, don't alter founding principles," party spokesperson Randeep Surjewala told PTI. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, BJP President Amit Shah and the BJPled government have pitched for a law as opposition parties have sought to corner the Narendra Modi government over controversial 'ghar-wapsi' events. Hindu bodies claim they are re-converting those who were converted from Hinduism by Christian and Muslim groups.

Surjewala, however, sidestepped questions about anti-conversion

laws brought in by Congress governments in different states in the past, insisting that existing constitutional safeguards could deal with the issue. Taking a dig at Sangh and BJP leaders, including Modi and Shah, he said they should at least listen to their own colleague and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj who in a recent event had reportedly said that India's genius lay in its ability to absorb and encompass many cultures with whom it has come in contact.

"At the same time it allowed different cultures to flourish as distinct entities based on the principle of unity in diversity," she had said.

Surjewala added that the entire controversy was a "diversionary" tactic employed by the government and its affiliates to take people's attention away from the Centre's failure in bringing back black money, creating new jobs and bringing any investment despite Modi's "gimmickry".

Voting by NRIs without coming to India

Ahead of Pravasi Bhartiya Divas next month, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday voiced confidence about finding a solution to voting by NRIs without coming to India. The Election Commission was considering the issue, she said.

"The Election Commission could not take a decision so far. There are two-three suggestions. I think a solution will be found out soon to address the difficulty of coming here and vote," Swaraj said.

FUN WITH SANTA... Muslim children enjoy with Santa Claus ahead of Christmas Day celebrations, in Kolkata on Monday.

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Sabha against BJP's communal agenda including religious conversions. He is unable to pass any reform bills and instead blaming us for being obstructionists."

A group of Samajwadi Party and JD(U) MPs also protested against the government raising slogans "kala dhan wapas lao" (bring back the blackmoney), "Gandhi hum sharminda hain, tere katil zinda hain" (Gandhi, we are ashamed as your killers are still alive), "vadakhilafi band karo" (do not renege on your promises).

"The government has failed on every front and has gone back on their promises. Where is the blackmoney which was promised by the BJP during the election? He had said blackmoney will be brought back and Rs 15 lakh would be transferred to every account. That is not happening. "We want farmers to get 1.5 times more money than the cost of production," Rajya Sabha MP Ram Gopal Yadav told reporters outside Parliament.

Asked whether Samajwadi Party would join hands with other Janta Parivar parties in staging more such protests, to which Yadav responded in the affirmative.

Make in India, Clean Ganga initiatives at PBD N

EW DELHI: NDA government will showcase its new initiatives like Make in India, Clean Ganga and economic reforms at the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (PBD), India's annual event to connect with diaspora to be held next month in Gandhinagar, to woo investors and strengthen the two-way engagement.

The 13th edition of the three-day annual event beginning January 7 has a special significance this year as it will also commemorate the centenary of Mahatma Gandhi's return from South Africa, reports PTI. PM Narendra Modi will address the conclave on January 8 while President Pranab Mukherjee will confer Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards to distinguished overseas Indians on January 9.

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said around 3,000 delegates from the diaspora community from across the world are likely to participate in the event being organised by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs along with Gujarat govt.

Swaraj said President of the Republic of Guyana Donald Ramotar will be Chief Guest of the event to which Foreign Minister of South Africa has also been invited because of commemoration of Gandhi's return from that country.

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and a number of Union Ministers will participate in plenary sessions which will have themes such as 'Opportunities in India', Smart Cities and Urban Planning, Skill Development and Tourism etc.

Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Kerala and Nagaland have confirmed their participation along with those ruled by BJP or its allies include Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana and Maharashtra.

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TOP VIEW

Exploration operations have suffered in NELP exploration blocks due to delay in grant of various statutory clearances required from Ministry of Defence and other central government or state government regulatory authorities.

Revival of sick oil and gas wells is a continuous process and all the contractors under PSC (production sharing contract) regime, undertake several measures on regular basis to revive the sick wells to increase production.

Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan

BUSINESS BRIEFS Videocon To Raise USD 45.21 Million Through GDRs

Sentiment Turns Positive; Nifty Above 8300 NSE India: CNX Nifty — Daily Market Report for: Tuesday (December 23, 2014) (Based on the activity of the previous trading day) by Dominic Rebello

REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS DAY: The Nifty rose substantially on Monday (December 22, 2014) a net 98.80 points (1.20%) and closed at the 8324 point level. The market opened up with a gap at the 8255 points level. It then declined and registered the day’s low at the 8228 points level at 9.27 a.m. The index then rose further and turned into a range bound movement until 2.35 p.m. It then rose sharply and registered the day’s high at the 8330 points level at 3.16 p.m. and thern turned into a range bound movement until closing at the day. The Nifty remained above its previous close throughout the session, moved in a range of 103 points and closed above the psychologically important 8300 points level. Sentiment was bullish and amongst the 50 Nifty stocks 44 were gainers, while 6 were losers. All the sectoral indices closed in the green. Substantial buying was witnessed in PSU and power stocks.

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS: Volume: Volume (Qty shares) decreased 28.21%. This change is substantial and indicates a less than full participation by investors.

Market Breadth: Overall Market Breadth on the NSE was positive. Amongst all the traded stocks, 860 were gainers, 609 were losers and 48 remained unchanged.

Slow Stocha stic Indicator: The Slow Stochastic Oscillator has risen in the neutral zone. The Slow K line in the Stochastic Oscillator is above the slow D line (positive if it continues).

RSI Indicator: The RSI rose and crossed above the 40 level and is now rising (positive if it continues).

MACD Indicator: The MACD is below zero and is now rising (positive). It is below its 9-day Average (negative).

ADX Indicator & DI Lines: The +DI line is below the –DI line but both lines are converging (positive if it continues). The ADX is falling while the Market Index is rising, which indicates that the present up trend is decreasing in strength.

but with a positive bias.

Suppor t Levels: For short-term traders the immediate main support is at the 7909 points level. The next support is at the 7831 points level.

Resistance Levels: The immediate main resistance is at the 8334 points level. The next resistance is at the 8581 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 = 8294 (This is the level where the trend is likely to change during intra-day).

Support (1) = 8258.

Support (2) = 8192.

Resistance (1) = 8361.

Resistance (2) = 8397.

OUTLOOK FOR TODAY:

On Japanese candlestick patterns the index after having formed three consecutive doji patterns (indicating indecisiveness amongst investors) has formed a long white body candlle. This is positive and indicates that the bias has shifted towards the buy side of the market.

Further, the index has corssed above its 15 day’s moving average. The index is now above its 5, 15 and 200 day’s moving averages. Moreover, the velocity parameters, which were neutrally trended are now turning positive. All these indicate a positive bias and the possibility of a further up move unfolding.

Technically, since the downwards risk seems to have reduced, Investors may consider buying in small quantities in shares that are fundamentally sound and have a long- term potential.

Work with strict stop losses on all positions

Moving Averages (Trend Indicators) The index: Is above its 5-day average (at 8161) Positive.

Has crossed above its 15-day average (at 8322) Positive.

Is below its 25-day average (at 8385) Negative.

Is above its 200-day average (at 7561) Positive.

Diversified business conglomerate Videocon Industries yesterday said it will raise USD 45.21 million (approx Rs 286 crore) through issue of Global Depository Receipts (GDR) on a private placement basis.”The company has decided to issue 15,700,000 Global Depository Receipts amounting to USD 45.216 million, representing 15,700,000 equity shares at a price of USD 2.88 per GDR, equivalent to approximately Rs 181.61 per equity share, to LLIC Sarl, on a private placement basis,” Videocon said in a BSE filing. Global Depository Receipts is a financial instrument used to raise capital overseas. The company, however, did not disclose the end use of funds it will raise. Application will be made for the GDRs to be listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange, it added.

Videocon said it has received in-principal approval for the issuance of GDR from National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange.

Tata Docomo Customers Can Create Their Own Number

Tata Docomo, the unified telecom brand of Tata Teleservices, has launched a service that allows customers to create their own mobile number. The company in a statement said customers can walk into any Tata Docomo brand stores and create a number based on their preference like birth dates, favourite numbers or anything simple to remember. “With this new service, we’ve made it possible for our customers to create personalised phone numbers. This is an industry first and we are very excited about bringing this service to our existing and new subscribers,” Tata Teleservices Head (Branded Retail and Strategic Distribution) Sandeep Singal said. The company said, according to research, nearly three-fourth of consumers desire personalised products and services, and personalisation is the most influential factor in determining value for money. It added a recent survey found that customers are willing to pay 20% more than standard equivalents for customised products.

Ford To Start Automotive Financing In India

US-based auto maker Ford will start automotive financing in India by first quarter of next year with its financing arm, Ford Credit India getting licence from the Reserve Bank to operate as a non-banking financial company.

“We are very pleased to be launching Ford Credit India early in 2015,” Ford Credit India MD, Mark Constable said in a statement. The company said it plans to begin dealer wholesale inventory financing in the first quarter of 2015. Consumer retail financing will follow later in the year 2015. Ford India President and MD, Nigel Harris said: “With our vehicle introduction plan over the next 18 to 20 months in India, Ford Credit’s support with financing solutions not only will promote sales, but also contribute to satisfaction and loyalty for our brand and dealers.”

Acrysil Acquires 74% Stake In Homestyle Products

Kitchen sink manufacturer Acrysil yesterday said it has acquired 74% stake in UK-based Homestyle Products for Rs 20.50 crore. The company’s overseas subsidiary Acrysil UK Ltd acquired 74% stake in kitchen sink distribution company Homestyle Products for Rs 20.50 crore, a release issued here said. The investment, which will be funded through internal accruals, marks the entry of Acrysil into the premium UK market for kitchen sinks and accessories, it said. As per the agreement, the company can acquire the remaining 26% over a period of three years.

Dubai Delegation In City To Attract Indian Shoppers For the 20th Dubai Shopping Festival

As Dubai gears up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF), key representatives from Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group arrived in the city with the biggest ever gold and jewellery promotions.

Packed with amazing offers and raffle prizes, the 32-day celebrations that will begin on January 1, 2015, and for the first time attempts to feature the world’s longest gold chain besides offering a chance for shoppers to win up to 100 kgs of gold, 40 carat of diamond solitaires.

BROKERAGE RECOMMENDATIONS

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

Motilal Oswal calls a ‘Buy’ on Tata Steel

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

India Infoline calls a ‘Buy’ on JSW Steel

CMP: Rs. 404 CMP: Rs. 1071

Target Rs. 590 Target Rs. 1332

Women Driving Explosive Growth Of E-Commerce In Asia

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BHEL bags Euro 16.96 mn contract in Turkey HDFC Life to sell shares to Premji trust for about Rs 199 cr Tata Motors starts online booking for 'Bolt' hatchback Suzlon arm Senvion bags contracts worth Rs 420 cr IVRCL bags orders worth over Rs 1255 cr Alstom shareholders approve sale of energy biz to GE Indian debt securities fetch $19-bn in 2014

Women are increasingly empowered financially and they are driving the explosive growth of e-commerce in Asia says a survey conducted by the prestigious Economist magazine’s Intelligence Unit

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detailed survey of 5,500 women across Asia’s major urban areas conducted by The Economist Intelligence Unit finds that they are increasingly empowered financially and that they are driving the explosive growth of e-commerce in the region. The survey results are published in a report entitled ‘On the rise and online: Female consumers in Asia’. The report was commissioned by VIPSHOP. Across the eight markets covered, 41% of the women surveyed say they are joint breadwinners in their household and another 8% say they are sole breadwinners. The trend is

particularly pronounced in mainland China, where 62% of women describe themselves as joint breadwinners. Women are also showing increasing independence in handling finances—just over two-thirds report having their own bank accounts (76% in mainland China) and 48% hold their own credit cards.

Nearly half of women polled (49%) say they prefer shopping online to doing so in stores. The figure is as high as 69% in mainland China. There are several reasons why women prefer online shopping. Most women point to cost savings (62%) and time savings (60%), but they also feel that online retailers can be relied upon to have the products they want to buy in stock (59%) and that online shopping offers a broader range of choices (56%). Nearly half of women (48%) say they feel pressured and stressed in traditional shops (more than 50% of women in Macau, South Korea, India and mainland China feel this way), and 27% feel store staff talk down to them because they are women (a sentiment that is most pronounced in Macau, India and mainland China).

Nearly 90% of the women surveyed buy some clothing and accessories online (39% buy the majority of their clothing this way) and 83% buy some cosmetics (29% buy the majority of their cosmetics online).

Many of the trends uncovered in the research are driven by the younger generation, suggesting that the move toward online shopping in general, the shift to shopping on mobile devices, and a preference for being addressed on a personal level by marketers are likely to intensify.

Survey of urban women Among 18 to 29-year-olds, 53% preacross eight markets finds fer shopping online rather than ofnearly half are joint or sole fline, compared to 48% among breadwinners 30-49-year-olds and 42% for those Nearly half of urban women between 50 and 60 years of age. prefer shopping online rather Similarly, 58% of 18-29-year-old than offline shop on their phones, compared to Majority of women browse 38% of 40-49-year-olds. online at least once a day Says Laurel West, Director, Indus Younger generation are mobile try & Management Research,” and find independence appealing Women are controlling spending in a variety of categories where you For many women, online shop- would expect them to, such as ping has become a favourite pas- clothing and accessories, cosmetics, time.

Among the survey and groceries. But they also have an respondents, 63% say they browse increasing influence in bigger ticket the Internet for products and serv- items such as electronics. Many ices at least once per day, with nearly brands are realising this and mak30% doing so twice or more per day. ing efforts to better understand what is important to female consumers.

Key findings

World Trade Center Signs Agreement With GoI’s NIESBUD MoU signed to promote and set up development of small businesses

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orld Trade Center India Services Council (WTCIS) has signed an agreement with National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development (NIESBUD) for the promotion and development of small business across India. The basic objectives of NIESBUD, which functions under the Ministry of Micro, Small and

IDBI Bank Bags Star Performance Award 2014 IDBI Bank has bagged Star Performance Award 2014 in demat account opening under PSU-Bank Category

by NSDL at its 29th DP Conference.

The award was presented by G.V. Nageswara Rao, MD & CEO of NSDL. Rajkumar Reddypalle (Head, Capital Markets & TPD) received the award on behalf of the Bank.

Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, are promotion and development of micro, small and medium enterprises including enhancement of their competitiveness through different interventions.

The Center through its World Trade Center Services arm, Verbind stimulates trade and investment opportunities in India by serving as an 'international ecosystem' of global connections, iconic properties & trade infrastructure and integrated trade services under the umbrella of a prestigious brand.

Under the agreement, WTCIS will assist in NIESBUD in promotion and development of entrepreneurial environment through training, research and consultancy as well as mentor and assist organizations, both Governmental and Non-Governmental in developing and promoting entrepreneurship and self-employment.

“This agreement is an important in view of our endeavour to expand our services to MSME sector in India. We believe that MSMEs, as complementary to large companies, play a vital role in socio-economic development of the country.

Our aim is to ensure they get level-

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playing field to compete with their larger counterparts in local as well as global markets,” said Ms. Khair Ull Nissa, Director, WTCIS.Ms. “ we shall jointly promote human capital development and train start-ups and entrepreneurs by providing them access to global markets, resources and mentors” she added.

Commenting on agreement, Arun Kumar Jha, Director General, NIESBUD said, “The agreement between NIESBUD and WTCIS shall promote trade in the form of arranging events, holding conferences, seminars, training and provide incubation facilities and various opportunities for global connect with focus on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).”

He said the agreement will enable exchange of information on various markets, buyers and sellers for benefit of MSME. “We will facilitate domestic traders and manufacturers exporters to develop into potential exporters by providing them awareness about requirements, information on market demand, and necessary training and hand-holding support. We may also look at potential start-ups to strengthen the export in MSME sector by developing skill and up-skilling both start-ups and existing enterprises,” Jha added.

RBI Modifies Definition Of Non-Cooperative Borrower

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hose having ability to pay but still defaulting and thwarting lenders efforts for recovery of their dues by hiding information would be classified as non-cooperative borrowers, RBI said yesterday.

Modifying the definition of a non-cooperative borrower, Reserve Bank said,:"In effect, a non-cooperative borrower is a defaulter who deliberately stone walls legitimate efforts of the lenders to recover their dues."

It will also include those not engaging constructively with lender, do not provide necessary information sought, deny access to assets financed/collateral securities and obstruct sale of securities. Borrowers with aggregate fund-based and non-fund based loans (like bank guarantee and letter of credit) of Rs 5 crore can be classified as non-cooperative in such instances, RBI said in a release.

A non-cooperative borrower in case of a company will include, besides the company, its promoters and directors. For business enterprises (other than companies), noncooperative borrowers would include persons in charge and responsible for management of the business.

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TV GUIDE

Not disappointed

TV actor Praneet Bhatt, the latest contestant to be evicted from 'Bigg Boss 8', says he wants someone from the famous P3G gang – comprising Puneet Issar, Pritam Singh, Gautam Gulati besides him, to win the show. The 34-year-old actor, who is best known for playing the role of Shakuni mama on TV series 'Mahabharat', said someone from group, which has been lovingly formed by the

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teenth birthday party, Jenna Rink wants to just hide until she’s thirty.

Thanks to some wishing dust, Jenna’s prayer has been answered.

With a knockout body, a dream apartment, a fabulous wardrobe, an athlete boyfriend, a dream job, and superstar friends, this can’t be a better life. Unfortunetly, Jenna realizes that this is not what she wanted. The only one that she needs is her childhood best friend, Matt, a boy that she thought destroyed her party. But when she finds him, he’s a grown up, and not the same person that she knew. Pi x, 9 p.m .

SOAPS & SERIALS

SAPNE SUHANE LADAKPAN KE

Gunjan decides to pen her thoughts down in her blog about

the paternity test issue. While she is sharing thoughts with Rachna, Bindiya overhears her. Bindiya plots another onslaught on Gunjan, by revealing to the media that the blog belongs to Gunjan. How will Gunjan manage to cope with it? Zee T V, 7.30 p.m.

MOST EXTREME

So who are the fastest, or strongest, or greediest animals?

Which are the highest jumpers or the smartest? Tune into Animal Planet’s MOST EXTREME as it presents the extraordinary powers of these animals and puts our human achievements into perspective. Ani mal Pl anet, 11 p.m.

FOOD FACTORY

From raw materials to finished products, FOOD FACTORY goes behind the scenes to reveal how our favourite foods are made.

Di scover y, 7 p.m.

MEGA BUILDERS

Takes a look at the amazing engineering projects around the

world, as engineers, architects and planners continue to push the boundaries of creativity and human ingenuity to meet the increasing demands of life in the 21st century. From Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to London, the show unveils some incredible structures on Discovery Channel’s MEGA BUILDERS. Discover y Sci ence, 7 p.m.

SECRET LIVES OF STEPFORD WIVES

Classic Stepford wives strive to be perfect homemakers in a world of prize-winning pie recipes, PTA meetings, and perfect martinis but behind closed doors, their marriages are as tarnished as neglected sterling silver. Tune into ID Investigation Discovery’s SECRET LIVES OF STEPFORD WIVES, as it reveals the dirty laundry of real housewives desperate to cover up their de-

Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke, Zee TV, 7.30 p.m.

ception, adultery, and greed in order to project a flawless family life. ID, 10.30 p.m .

EVEREST

Nasir is stunned when Abhyankar shares this information with

him. They decide to catch him red-handed and together they reach the cave site and wait in anticipation. And in sometime the figure appears and all torchlights flash at him. A shocked and stricken Sherpa Phurba is caught. Sherpa Phurba confesses saying that he did it to save Sagarmatha - Goddess Chomulungma.

Phurba confesses that the once pure and untouched Mount Everest now gets abused, dirtied and exploited more and more, year after year and so he created the fear of Yeti to abstain any more people from coming to Everest and ruining his motherland.

Later Abhyankar tells Aakaash, Anjali and Arjun that he is proud of their initiative and courage though they must take his permission in the future. The BNTV reporter Reena Tyagi arrives at base camp along with her assistant. Star Pl us, 10 p.m.

MOVIES OF THE DAY

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE TWO TOWERS

Sauron’s forces increase. His allies grow. The Ringwraiths return in an even more frightening form. Saruman’s army of Uruk Hai is ready to launch an assault against Aragorn and the people of Rohan. Yet, the Fellowship is broken and Boromir is dead.

For the little hope that is left, Frodo and Sam march on into Mordor, unprotected. A number of new allies join with Aragorn, Gimli, Legolas, Pippin and Merry. And they must defend Rohan and attack Isengard. Yet, while all this is going on, Sauron’s troops mass toward the City of Gondor, for the War of the Ring is about to begin. H BO, 9 p.m.

FANTASTIC FOUR

Reed Richards, a brilliant but timid and bankrupt scientist, is

convinced that evolution can be triggered by clouds of cosmic energy, and has calculated that Earth is going to pass one of these clouds soon. Together with his friend and partner, the gruff yet gentle astronaut muscle-man Ben Grimm, Reed convinces his conceited MIT classmate Dr. Victor Von Doom, now CEO of his own enterprise, to allow him access to his privately-owned space station. Von Doom agrees in exchange for control over the experiment and a majority of the profits from whatever benefits it brings. Star Mov ies, 11.05 p.m .

THE LAST AIRBENDER

The world is divided into four kingdoms, each represented by the element they harness, and peace has lasted throughout the realms of Water, Air, Earth, and Fire under the supervision of the Avatar, a link to the spirit world and the only being capable of mastering the use of all four elements. When young Avatar Aang disappears, the Fire Nation launches an attack to eradicate all members of the Air Nomads to prevent interference in their future plans for world domination. Zee Stu dio, 9 p.m .

Bullett Raja is the story of a common man, Raja Mishra, who

transforms into a dreaded gangster of the Hindi heartland. A victim of the system and chained by it, Raja’s life changes as he takes on those that rule and shakes the very foundations of the nexus of the police, the government, and the industrialists. As he rises and revolts against the system becoming an outlaw, Bullett sets ablaze the nexus and changes the landscape forever.

The powers that be, fight back in a compelling struggle for power and money against the backdrop of personal ambitions, greed and revenge. Redefining love, friendship and loyalty, Bullet Raja creates a world, where a common man, tests his endurance and fortitude against the very system he once obediently followed

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audience, should come out victorious.

“P3G happened in the early days of the show. We connected as we have the same thinking. We had the same opinion about certain issues. And we always tried to find very constructive solutions for problems. The group was named by people. We were just friends,” Praneet told PTI post his eviction. “I would love to see someone from P3G to win the show. Probably Puneet ji or Pritam,” he added. Praneet said he is not at all disheartened by his eviction as he considers himself to

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The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers, HBO, 9 p.m.

and then declared a war on it! Star Gold, 8 p.m.

KHOON BHARI MAANG

Nandini and Sanjay Verma are lovers, and they conspire to take over the vaste estate of Mr. Saxena and his only widowed daughter, Aarti, and her two children, with the help of Sanjay’s maternal uncle Heeralal, a longtime employee of Saxena. After Saxena passes away suddenly, Sanjay woes Aarti and marries her. On a boating trip both Nandini and Sanjay do away with Aarti, making it look like an accident, and subsequently take over the entire Saxena estate. But Aarti survives, disfigured beyond recognition by a crocodile attack, With the help of plastic surgery transforms herself to a successful model, Jyoti. She then plans to carry out her vengeance against Sanjay, but finds that he has been physically abusing her children, pets, and servants. CVO, 9 p.m.

RAJA JANI

“Raja Jani” should have been called Rani Jani or something.

It is quite an enjoyable flick of 1970’s Hindi cinema: very colourful, very entertaining, basically the perfect one for nostalgic fans of the genre and the time. This film starts with Raja who tries to find a girl who would be a perfect impostor to take the place of the missing princess Ratna. During an assassination of her parents she disappeared, and during the last ten years her grandmother, queen Rajmata has been looking for her. Raja finds a street dancer named Shanno, and finally, after extensive training, she enters the house as the long awaited princess. What he does not know is something that may spoil his intentions to get the money through her, and it is revealed later. Zee Classic, 9 p.m .

TV TALK be a winner, having stayed in the house for 13 long weeks. 'Bigg Boss', hosted by Salman Khan, airs on Colors everyday. PTI

Veggie Vikas

Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna, who will be returning as the host and judge of 'MasterChef India 4', said he always wanted to explore various vegetarian cuisines through a culinary show. The upcoming season of the reality show will celebrate the

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P.M. 2.30 News in Marathi 3.00 Sansar Maza Wegala 3.30 Daivacha Ha Khel Nirala 4.00 Ashi Hi Dharmakanya 4.30 Karan The Detective 5.00 News in Marathi 6.00 Krishi Darshan 6.30 Amahci Mati Amachi Mana 7.00 News in Marathi 7.30 Pimpalpan Suvarnkshan 8.00 Khamosh Sa Afsana 8.30 Pavitra Bandhan… Do Dilon Ka 9.00 Zindagi…Ek Bhanwar

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P.M 1.05 2.50 6.55 9.00 11.05 A.M. 8.45 10.45

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Mr Bean’s Holiday Unstoppable Home Aline 3 2 Fast 2 Furious Fantastic Four Home Aline 3 Hellboy

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P.M. 1.45 Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides 4.25 The Polar Express 6.30 The Twilight Saga: Eclipse 9.00 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers A.M. 8.57 The Twilight Saga: Eclipse 11.20 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

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P.M. 12.30 The Core 3.15 The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe 6.05 The Avengers 9.00 The Last Airbender 11.05 The Core A.M. 8.00 MouseHunt 9.55 Drop Zone

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rich Indian heritage of vegetarian food. "I always wanted to do a vegetarian show and finally when we are doing it, I am quite happy and I strongly feel it is going to be the best of

all MasterChef seasons. This is the first time any food show is coming up with this concept. There are people who couldn't be a part of our show earlier because they are vegetarian. This season is for all those people who love to cook and everyone should get a fair chance," he said. The audition is over and 12 contestants have been chosen across the country. The new season will launch in January next year with chefs Sanjeev and Kunal Kapoor. Khanna will also launch his new book, which talks about the lives of contestants of earlier seasons of 'MasterChef India' and it's importance in changing the life of the contestants, on the show. PTI

2 Broke Girls, Star World, 8.30 p.m. Yam Hain Hum, SAB TV, 10 p.m.

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By Amarendra Dhaneshwar

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he late Sharadchandra Arolkar was a doyen of the Gwalior gharana. Perhaps the most sophisticated interpreter of the Gwalior khyal tradition which he absorbed from gurus like Krishnarao Pandit, Eknath Pandit and Krishnarao Muley Arolkar went on to explore the niceties of the khyal form and could visualise its original beauty as it evolved in the late 19th century. The annual festival of music hosted in his memory by the 'Khayal Trust' and 'Kalabharati', the cultural wing of the Karnataka Sangha, is a platform for talented artistes from all over the country. This year the festival was supported by 'Bank of India' and 'Union Bank of India'.

Shashwati Mandal who belongs to a branch of the Gwalior gharana sang a reposeful raga 'Marwa' to flag off the festival. The consonance between the notes D and r was well brought out.

Shashwati sings in a voice which is extremely supple, though shallow. Her taan patterns were delivered with a sense of precision.

Rajendra Varman, the elder musician of the lot, played a superb raga 'Chhayanat'. This is one of

the most difficult ragas to attempt on the sitar. The sitarist who achieved this feat and rose to all India fame way back in 1952 was Abdul Halim Jaffer Khan. Varman is his pupil and played the raga in a style reminiscent of the maestro.

Pranabkumar Biswas, a product of the Sangeet Research Academy of Calcutta, is a pupil of Nisar Husain Khan, Rashid Khan and Rajan Mishra. His 'Todi' was sung with a lot of emotion in his voice. The drut cheex 'Aab Mori Naiya Par Karo' was full of devotional fervour.

Himanshu Nanda, a senior pupil of Hariprasad Chaurasia played the raga 'Shudhsarang'. He displayed a keen aesthetic sense as he unfolded the raga.He also played his own creation 'Harikrupa' which was an interesting combination of notes.

Abhay Datar, Prafulla Athalye, Aditya Narayan Bannerjee and Anutosh Degharia on the tabla and Niranjan Lele and Anant Joshi on the harmonium gave superb support to the musicians.

RIP Zarin Daroowala Sharma Playing the game of marriage

By Amarendra Dhaneshwar

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arin Daroowala Sharma, one of the front-ranking instrumentalists of the country, breathed her last two days ago.

Sharma was away from the concert scene for the last three to four months but the world of music was not aware of her ailments. She quietly passed into history, but has left an indelible mark on the hearts of the music lovers with lots of recordings, performances and melodic pieces played for countless quality film songs. Zarin Daroowala was a child prodigy who grew up in the Dadar Parsi Colony.

Unlike most Parsis who are sold on the Western music, Zarin most unexpectedly took to Hindustani music at an early age. She came into the limelight as a child artiste playing the harmonium. She would give solo harmonium recitals. She performed at prestigious music festivals like Sur Singar Sansad's 'Haridas Sammelan'. When she first heard Ali Akbar Khan playing the sarod she decided to switch over to the sarod. She was trained by Haripada Ghosh in the beginning. Later on she learned from musicians like Vishnu Govind Jog, Shrikrishna Ratanjankar and S C R Bhatt. The only other leading sarod player was Sharanrani Bakliwal from Delhi.

She played classical concerts and also played for soundtracks and background music of films. Her pieces for songs like 'Alla Tero Naam', 'Aap Yuhi Agar Humse Milte Rahe' or 'Jab Deep Jale Aana' were excellent melodic interventions. Zarin went on to win many awards. Her husband Ashok Sharma is the son of the famous Bhagatram of the Husnalal Bhagatram duo. Her disciples include noted santoor maestro Ulhas Bapat. Zarin and her vibrant sarod strokes will be sorely missed by music lovers.

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Artists felicitated

Peoples' Arts Centre has organised a dance festival featuring varied classical dances to promote national integration and unity on Sunday Decenber 28, at the Shanmukahanda auditorium in Matunga at 7 pm. The star attraction is the performances by Malayalam heroine Manju Warrier (Kuchipudi) and Bollywood actress Gracy Singh for Bharatanatyam, Mohiniattam by Saji Menon, Kathak by Aditi Yadav, Odissi by Ruchita Atibudhi and Manipuri performance. Governor Vidyasagar Rao felicitated eminent Malayalees on this occasion.

Tribute to Baba Amte

Sonali Kulkarni and Sachin Khedekar will read a discourse on Baba Amte’s selfless service to mankind at Hemalkasa Lok Biradari Prakalp on December 26, at 9 pm. The programme titled ‘Karunopshed’ will have music by Narendra Bhide, direction by Chandrakant Kale, and singing by Chandrakant Kale and Anjali Marathe.

Cultural programme on Tagore

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By Sandeep Hattangadi

mruta Productions, director Kumar Sohani and writer Dr Anand Nadkarni’s new play ‘Tya Tighanchi Gosht’ delves into the married lives of today and comes up with a shocking picture of broken marriages.

Suman (Ashwini Ekbote) has been living apart from her husband (Sharad Ponkshe) for more than 14 years and is a single parent to her daughter (Nyanada Panse). But suddenly one fine day her husband enters their lives again, since they are not divorced. The husband tries to make overtures to Suman’s daughter, to claim her affection as a father, which makes Suman very angry. She vents her anger on her husband and asks him to get out of her life and that her daughter is only hers since she has raised her

alone from her childhood.

She firmly says to her husband that he has no claims over herself and her daughter. This leads to a conflict and a bone of contention between the mother and the father.

The play about this sensitive subject is written well by eminent psychiatrist Dr Anand Nadkarni. Director veteran Kumar Sohani succeeds in drawing good performances from the lead cast, including Sharad Ponkshe, Ashwini Ekbote and Nyanada Panse. Jayant Ghate’s cameo is impressive. Suchet Gawai is a good find. Ashok Patki’s music enhances the play. The lighting by Shraddha Kumar is relevant to the subject of the play. The sets are in keeping with the milieu of the play. Allin-all a good play for the family audiences. Don’t miss it!

Celebrating contemporary and classical forms

By Vijay Shanker

IN BRIEF

t was amazing to watch classical and contemporary dancers performing on the same platform at the Celebrate Bandra festival. The varied classical dance style that were presented were Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Mohiniattam and Odissi. In the modern dances, there was this touch of modernity combined with tradition. While the classical danced within the traditional framework, the contemporary dancers moved a step furthe, while revealing varied bodily movements with a acrobatic touch.

Curated by renowned Bharatanatyam exponent Guru Lata Surendra, the programme commenced with the accomplished Savithri Sastri's 'Soul Cages', blending well into innovation and classicism, providing insight into the facets of classical dancing like aharya, angika. vachika and satvika aspects.

Concept, direction and performance was by

Guru Lata pertaining to the four seasons, portraying summer, rain, winter and spring. Mohiniattam and Bharatanatyam supplemented and complimented both the styles. Lata danced along with Sujata Nair and disciples of Guru Jayashree Nair. The evening gathered momentum with Pratispandam, where a medley of varied classical styles were performed with harmony while maintaining perfect rhythm. The disciples of Geeta Venkateshwar, Jyothi Mohan, Padmini Radhakrishnan, Sushma Gopinath, Rohit Gopinath, Jayashree Nair, Lata Surendra and Chhaya Khanvate performed. The evening concluded with a pulsating performance by Ashley Lobo team.

Lata Surendra says "My aim as the curator and vice president of the executive committee of the World Dance Council UNESCO has always been the celebration of the concept 'One World, One Dance',providing a holistic perspective where all dancers dance together." Guru Lata Surendra incidentally has just returned from the World Congress of Dance organised by the UNESCO dance section in Chiba, Japan.

Under the Horizon Series, ICCR, Mumbai is for the first time collaborating with the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) and hosting a special cultural programme on Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore and Victoria Ocampo titled 'Vijaya – The Victorious' to be presented by Kolkata-based cultural organization Shrutibritto on Sunday, December 28, at 6.30 pm, at the small auditorium of NGMA, Mumbai.

Phalke memorial awards

The annual awards instituted in the memory of the Father of Indian cinema, Dadasaheb Phalke, will be presented to winners in the technical section. The Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to the famed yesteryear dancer actor Leela Gandhi as announced by the MSK trust headed by actor Deepali Sayeed. The grand function will be held on December 26 at the Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari (Filmcity) and will be presided by CM Devendra Fadnavis.

Bharatanatyam arangetram

Mudra Dance Academy presents the Bharatanatyam Arangetram of Kum Ashwarya Mohan and Sameeksha Shetty, disciples of Guru Vrunda Upadhyay on December 25 at Savitribhai Phule auditorium, Dombivli (E), 11 am.

Classical-cum-fusion concert

World's top musicians comprising Flute Legend Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, internationally famed percussionist and drummer Trilok Gurtu and vocalist Shubha Mudgal are coming together for the first time in ‘Mharo-pranam’ – a tribute to Shobha Gurtu, a classical-cum-fusion concert at Nehru Centre, Worli, on December 30 at 7.30 pm.

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD 883

ENIGMA CODE 883

ACROSS: 1 Heated competitors at end of race, dished? (7,7) 10 Odds, strangely enough (5) 11 How sweet for the stick to come back and make fun of us (4,5) 12 Airing differences over English or British colony (7) 13 Piscine delicacy for a medico in footwear (4,3) 14 Mob going back to the box-office for cheap wine (5) 16 Clarifier is followed by mixed signals (9) 19 Overcrowded (9) 20 Tobacco pipe, short in Scotland (5) 22 Vital loose thread on jumper? (3,4) 25 Date for Roman candles to be ordered (7) 27 Ring contest (9) 28 Luxembourg's a capital (5) 29 Not eating properly, so dinner hour's due to be moved (14) DOWN: 2 He's no tailor (9) 3 One going up the stairs, or coming down in the morning? (5) 4 Christian sacrament involves such a rite (9) 5 Rows denoting official positions, perhaps? (5) 6 Learner coasting, broken down and longing for home (9) 7 Composer employed in hotel garage (5) 8 Long speeches on society’s doctrines (7) 9 It gives a certain sharpness to what one writes (3-3) 15 State fair without a tree (6,3) 17 Can it! Dior organised a sign (9) 18 At 10 had a meal, eating the first unsweetened Ð to become thin! (9)

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Each colour in our code represents a letter.

When you have cracked the code you will be able to make up seven words.

The clue to first word is given to help you get started.

The Clue: Large tray

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SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S ENIGMA CODE DOCTOR, COERCE, DETECT, RECTOR, DECODE, RECEDE, DECREE

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MATH PYRAMID 883 19 City Auto Club's closing, mired in debt (7) 21 An agreeable chap (3-3) 23 Applied for a silent departure and

made a heap (5) 24 Fido may go and lie thus to hide! (5) 26 Lounges with three pupils around a circle (5)

SOLUTION TO YESTERDAY’S CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS: 9 Judge for oneself, 10 X-raying, 12 Shar Pei, 13 Ever since, 14 Knave, 15 Sea legs, 18 Dippers, 21 All-up, 23 Bumptious, 25 Drowner, 26 Thicket, 29 Catherine wheels.

DOWN: 1 Ajax, 2 Edna, 3 New issue, 4 Popgun, 5 Hogshead, 6 Debark, 7 Keepsake, 8 Officers, 11 Revue, 15 Shaddock, 16 All-sorts, 17 Suburbia, 19 Put right, 20 Route, 22 Panned, 24 Motley, 27 Kiel, 28 Tosa.

QUICK CROSS 883

ACROSS: 1. ____ volatile 4. ___ in the sky 5. Bihar, for one 7. Tit for ___ 8. Asterisks 10. Held session 11. ___ and outs

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

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

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

DOWN: 1. Falling-outs 2. British islet 3. Enter the Dragon, star 5. Statistics, in short 6. Besmirch 8. Small Scale Ind. 9. Apply a strict hand

HIDATO 883

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 883

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

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

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TIGER BUD BLAKE

TODAY’S FORECAST

JAGJIT UPPAL

WIZARD OF ID PARKER & HART

B.C. JOHNNY HART

BEAU PEEP THE ADVENTURES OF LEGIONNAIRE BEAU PEEP

FRED BASSET ALEX GRAHAM

PHANTOM LEE FALK

MODESTY BLAISE PETER O’DONNELL

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Moon in Sagittarius till 10.40 p.m.

2nd Paush Shuklapaksha Purvashada Dhan (Sagittarius) Bh.F.Dh. Light Brown 5

BIRTHDAY FORECAST: The coming year sees you in best of spirits and high degree of morale. You will surge ahead in your career due to your hard work and persistent effort. Your peer group gets left way behind while you move on forging new alliances and profitable associations. With your work firmly consolidated, you will succeed in establishing your career having great potential for future growth. Your personal life will be good giving you the much-needed emotional support.

BABIES BORN TODAY: Good looking, healthy and long-lived. Will be generally fortunate, intelligent and a go-getter. Will be fond of outdoor activities and friends.

Humble, honest and adaptable. Does well in most fields especially medicine, media, communication, philosophy and occult services. Success from overseas is indicated.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Your efforts directed towards expansion will bear fruit .you may be able to recover some money which you had practically written off. Students will do remarkably well in written tests or interviews. Romance is in the air and some of you are likely to get attracted to two persons at the same time. Tread the romantic path cautiously.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 20): Others may try to create problems for you, which you will successfully overcome. However, you will have to watch out for situations that could be tricky. Investments on long-term deals are favorable. Don’t look for immediate benefits. Try to relax in the evening.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20): Some overseas travel or work is also predicted for you. You are still able to follow your goal though it may look like it has been postponed or revised.

Your career will take an upward swing due to changes you bring about after the outcome of new policy. Keep calm at an angry outburst of emotions in a personal relationship. Sometimes distances help be patient.

CANCER (June 21 - July 21): You could be irritable and unreasonable with others. This could lead to a few problems. Avoid stressful situations, for a health problem is foreseen. Allow others the benefit of the doubt before you draw your own conclusions. The married have minor differences with each other.

LEO (July 22 - August 21): You will be feeling contented and happy with your present situation.

You will be meeting new people and building new contacts. Financial gains are also indicated. Try to catch up friends and close associates whom you have not been in touch with because of your busy schedules.

VIRGO (August 22 - September 21): You will get encouraging news later today. You are on to something good. Do not give up. On the contrary this is the time to give your work all your attention for you may be considered for something more significant and important to your career in the international arena. Your mate or beloved will not disappoint you and may even manage to spring a pleasant surprise.

LIBRA (September 22 - October 22): At work or in your business, you will be in a position of advantage. You can now put your new plans into action, for others will be willing to support you. Those desirous of a change of residence will come across a good bargain. Family life is happy and congenial.

You can look forward to good times in love life. However try to reassure your mate by being more expressive and indulgent.

SCORPIO (October 23 - November 21): Watch what you say or do today for you could land yourself in trouble. Make every effort to keep out of a controversy. Forget about work problems and concentrate on just being happy. A get- together with friends will help to divert your mind and just enjoy the simple pleasures of life.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 December 20): Do not get disheartened if the work is slow and it does not move according to your plans. There will always be another chance and opportunity. Try to relax today. Let your sweetheart or mates make some program for this evening that is bound to surprise you and also make you happy.

CAPRICORN (December 21 January 19): Start cashing in your profits and strengthen your position. The successful run that you may have had could abate for a while.

If you are not sure about your feelings towards a loved one, make matters clear. It would be unfair to someone who loves you sincerely.

AQUARIUS (January 20 - February 18): Today is a good day to start anything new or to make applications. Joint ventures and partnership will do extremely well and will lead to gains. You may have some visitors at home this evening. Those who have been ill or depressed will feel much better and more confident.

PISCES (February 19 - March 20): You will receive a bonus or a favor as payment in appreciation of the work done earlier. Some of you are likely to travel on work, which will prove beneficial. An unpleasant argument at home could be upsetting Plans for an outing in the company of your friends or beloved will help you to relax and unwind.

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QUICK CROSSWORD 5156 ACROSS: 1 Full of work or activity (4) 4 Newsbreaking stories for reporters (6) 8 At once, briefly (3) 10 Linguist Chomsky (4) 13 Use of a lever (8) 14 ___ it out : put in too much of hard work and attained something? (7) 15 ____ down : in a delapidated condition? (6) 17 Confuses, perplexes or dazes (9) 21 South American city, port or river (3) 22 The female reproductive cells of mammals (3) 23 Change of "wit" gets one a commonly used prefix? (3) 26 Grabbing (9) 27 "We _ _ amused" (Queen Victoria) (3,3) 28 State neighbouring Assam (7) 32 They are hard to convince (8) 34 Hard drive interface (4) 35 Another word for "taxi" (3) 36 Takes exception or raises objection (6) 37 The joint between the upper and lower part of the leg (4) DOWN: 1 Containers or receptacles (4) 2 Foretell, predict (4) 3 Out of work (4) 5 __ the decks : prepares for action? (6) 6 Birds _ _ feather (2,1) 7 ____ about : investigating or inquiring about? (6) 9 Letters to end a theorem (3) 11 Proprietor for one, landlord for another? (5) 12 "Moira" becomes a Spanish boy? (5) 15 Ill-behaved child (4) 16 Apteryx (4) 18 Marry (4) 19 ___ Cry for me Argentina : famous song from Evita, sung by Madonna?

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SUDOKU 2342 Sudoku is a number placing puzzle based on a 9x9 grid such several given numbers.To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every digit from 1 to 9 must appear in each of the nine vertical columns, in each of the nine horizontal rows and in each of the nine boxes.

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION

Difficulty Level:

CRYPTOQUIP

Today’s clue: Q equals G

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

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sation of England (3) 29 Letters of urgency (4) 30 A useful piece for advancement on the chessboard? (4) 31 Breathing sound (4) 33 Genre you might hear at a nightclub (3)

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

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION: align, alluding, ally, allying, daily, dally, dallying, dial, dual, gaily, gain, gaudily, gaudy, glad, gladly, gland, inlay, ladling, lady, laid, lain, land, languid, LANGUIDLY, laud, laying, lingual, nail, ulna.

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Mitchell Johnson bowling during the second Test in Brisbane.

ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S IMPORTANT TO INTIMIDATE: JOHNSON M SPORTS

ELBOURNE: Never the one to shy away from a showdown, either with the ball or words, Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson feels "psychological warfare" is important to intimidate the opposition on the cricket field.

In a new DVD titled 'Mitchell Johnson: Bouncing Back,' the pacer, who has tormented India with both bat and ball in the ongoing Test series in Australia, has spoken about the importance of instilling fear in the rivals.

"Sometimes we say stupid things when we're out there.

Sometimes we try and say things that hopefully get into the batsmen's heads a little bit. We try to get them to think about their feet, or just let them know you are going to bowl another short ball.

It's all mind games," Johnson was quoted as saying in the DVD by 'ESPNCricinfo'.

"Sometimes it might look a little different on TV. It might look as if we're going a bit too hard at each other, and sometimes it could be a bit over the top. But we're always trying to stay inside the guidelines," he said.

Johnson was involved in an on-field spat with the Indians in the second Test in Brisbane where the visitors' attempts at sledging him backfired badly.

The tearaway bowler smashed 88 runs and came back to grab four wickets to help Australia win the match and take a 2-0 lead in the series. Johnson feels aggression channelled well can yield good results.

"If you can get into someone's mind by speaking to a batsman and tell them that their feet aren't going anywhere, hopefully they'll start

to think about that. You then bowl a short one at them, and you're in their head. I love that part of the game. I think it's great. And I don't think it's ever going to stop," he said.

tentious calls in the first two Tests, both of which the visitors lost, prompting Dhoni to state that umpiring could certainly improve.

Lyon said the teams should not fret over umpiring and neither should the players LYON BACKS UMPIRES, allow it to become a reason SAYS BOTH TEAMS for flared tempers.

NEED TO CALM DOWN "You're going to have to Indian cricket captain Ma- control your emotions out hendra Singh Dhoni might there. In Adelaide too some feel that umpiring in the on- emotions were flying quite going Test series needs to im- high when a couple of deciprove but Australian sions weren't going either off-spinner Nathan Lyon said way. But that's Test match officials have done a good job cricket. There are enough and a couple of bad decisions emotions out there in the should not provoke on-field middle. We just have to keep altercations. patient and keep working India were at the receiving hard and not worry about end of at least five con- what the umpire says," Lyon told reporters here.

He was answering specifically to the point brought up

by Dhoni, wherein on Saturday he had commented on the inconsistent umpiring in this ongoing series. The umpiring blunders has triggered a debate on whether the Decision Review System should have been used in the series.

"I personally think they've done a pretty good job," Lyon said supporting the umpires, Ian Gould and Marais Erasmus.

"It's been quite tough for them, especially in Adelaide. That wicket was a pretty tough wicket. It's going to swing both ways (with such decisions). We could have had a different result in Adelaide (in the first Test) if we had DRS but in saying that it could have gone our way as well," he added.

Talking specifically about the DRS debate, he opined, "Both team have to agree to use it. I know I am definitely not against DRS. I think it is good for the game." "I don't

My dad didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe I was selected: Joe Burns M

ELBOURNE: Young batsman Joe Burns' selection in the Australian cricket team for the third Test against India was so unexpected that his own father had refused to believe the news.

The 25-year-old, who was named a shock replacement for injured all-rounder Mitchell Marsh yesterday, spoke of his father's surprise and his own joy at getting a national call-up. "My Dad didn't believe me, so that's a little bit disappointing. I am a massive Australian cricket fan who just happens to play cricket himself," Burns was quoted as saying by 'The Daily Telegraph'.

"I am a cricket nuffy. I follow the game closely and I love it. That makes Boxing Day even more special, knowing how big this day is in the Australian sport calendar. As an Australian cricket fan the Boxing Day Test is always something that comes to your mind, the day after Christmas when you sit on the back deck watching the cricket," he added.

Burns has been rewarded for a brilliant run in the Sheffield Shield this year, scoring 439 runs at an average of 55. He has scored 2978 runs at an average of 42.54 at the first-class level.

The youngster, who is also pursuing a degree in Econom-

ics, said he is looking forward to train under national coach Darren Lehmann.

"I am looking forward to having Boof (Lehmann) as Australian coach as I really enjoyed playing underneath him," Burns said.

"It is going to be with great pride that I can say he is my Australian coach."

Asked if he would feel any pressure in his debut Test, which starts on Friday, Burns said, "In terms of the pressure I think I will just enjoy the experience and enjoy the moment." "It is something that I've always dreamed of, and now I'm pinching myself thinking it may become a reality."

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have any problem with it. But both team have to agree to use it," he replied, when asked about the issues that the Indian players have voiced about DRS in recent days.

Australia have quite a few injury worries going into the Boxing Day Test. Peter Siddle and Ryan Harris have been bowling in the nets, while David Warner is expected to overcome his sore thumb and be fit for the match.

Mitchell Marsh has already been ruled out and batsman Joe Burns has been drafted into the side in his place.It was in these circumstances that Australia needed to chase 130 runs on a difficult Gabba wicket and they made heavy weather of it, getting stuck at 122/6 at one stage.

It puts the onus on both Shane Watson and Brad Haddin to score some runs, the duo having done nothing of note with the bat so far in the series.

Young Axar Patel to replace Jadeja in Test squad Young left-arm spinner Axar Patel will replace an injured Ravindra Jadeja, who was ruled out due to a shoulder injury from India's remaining two cricket Tests against Australia.

According to a media release issued by the BCCI, "Axar Patel will join the Indian team in Australia for the remainder of the Test Series as a replacement for Ravindra Jadeja, who has a shoulder injury and will be returning to India to undergo a rehabilitation program."

The injury will also raise question marks over whether Jadeja will recover in time for the ODI tri-series in January,

Tendulkar named ambassador for 2015 ICC World Cup

DUBAI: Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, who is the all-time leading run-getter in World Cup history, was named the event's ambassador for the second successive edition.

"The International Cricket Council today announced Sachin Tendulkar as the World Cup 2015 Ambassador. It will be the second successive time that the India maestro will be the Ambassador of ICC's pinnacle tournament, after he fulfilled the role in the previous event in 2011," the ICC said in a statement.

In his role as ambassador, Tendulkar will promote and support a variety of ICC initiatives

to enhance the profile of the tournament, which is the third biggest sporting event in the world and will take place in Australia and New Zealand from February 14 to March 29.

Tendulkar retired from international cricket last year after representing India in 200 Tests, 463 One-Dayers and one Twenty20 International. In a career spanning 24 years, the 41year-old scored a total of 34,357 international runs and 100 centuries.

Tendulkar added the missing World Cup title to his long list of achievements in his sixth attempt in 2011.

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THAKUR WREAKS HAVOC ON UTTAR PRADESH, SCALPS SIX

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UP bundled out for 206; Mumbai struggling at 42 for three

Bindra defends his 10M K Air Rifle National Title Haryana’s Sanjeev Rajput settled for the bronze medal shooting a total of 185.

Ironically, Rajput had taken the pole position in the qualifications shooting a total of 624 while Abhinav trailed the Haryana marksUNE: India’s only man by three points.

Olympic Gold medalist In the team event the in shooting, Abhinav Bindra Army Marksmanship Unit of showed that despite now Satyendra Singh, Chain being only a hobby shooter Singh and Chavanke Ashok he has it in him to continue won the gold medal shootwinning. The 32-year Pun- ing a total of 1857.5 points. jab marksman shot a total of Punjab finished second with 208 to walk away with the a total of 1846.3 and the Air gold medal, defending his Force team settled the 10 M Air Rifle National title bronze medal with a total of at the ongoing 58th National 1842.9. In the 25m standard Shooting Championships at pistol, Army marksmen the Balewadi Shooting Vijay Kumar and Gurpreet Range, Pune.

Singh walked away with the Bindra had revealed his gold and silver medals redecision to only train twice spectively shooting a total of a week just before the 2014 570 and 571 respectively.

Asian Games where he won Omkar Singh from Navy seta Bronze Medal. Olympic tled for the bronze medal silver medalist Vijay Kumar with a total of 568. shot a total of 571 to become In the team event the the new national champion Army Marksmanship Unit in the 25m standard pistol won the gold medal with category.

1684 points while the silver Army marksman satyen- went to BSF with 1675 dra singh finished second points. The Navy team setwith a total of 207.2 in 10m tled for the bronze medal air rifle event, while with 1665 points.

Vijay Kumar crowned the 25 metres Standard Pistol National champion

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Indian Navy, Air India in final M

UMBAI: Indian Navy and Air India recorded contrasting wins to advance into the final round of the sixth RCF Premier Cup Football Tournament– 2014, sponsored by Deserve Group, and played under floodlights at the picturesque RCF Ground, Chembur. The tournament is organised by the RCF Colony Boys Krida & Sanskrutik Mandal under the aegis of the MDFA. In a well-contested semifinal match, Indian Navy produced a late charge scoring in the dying moments to snatch a 2-1 victory. The Naval outfit did well to take the lead through G.P. Priyokumar Sharma against the run of play midway through the first half. But, Central Railway came back and managed to find the equalising goal through Zuber Desai towards the end of the first half.

In the second half, both the teams worked hard and tried their best to create goal-scoring chances. However, with time ticking away, Navy from a late raid towards the Central Railway goal found success when Riyad B. capitalised for a gilt-edged opportunity in scoring a goal, which turned out to be the winning effort.

Earlier, In the first semifinal, Air India scored an authoritative 5-0 win against Dena Bank with consummate ease. Air India’s most experienced midfielder Vijith Shetty played the main role by scoring two goals. Shetty’s teammates, Aksar C.V., Onkar Singh and Neil Gaikwad all contributed to the win by scoring a goal each.

Results – Indian Navy 2 (Priyokumar, Riyad) beat Central Railway 1 (Zuber Desai). Air India 5 (Vijith Shetty 2, Aksar C.V., Onkar Singh, Neil Gaikwad) beat Dena Bank 0.

ANPUR: After medium pacer Shardul Thakur's inspiring spell of six for 53 helped Mumbai bundle out Uttar Pradesh for a meagre 206, they found themselves in trouble, being reduced to 42 for three on the second day of their Ranji Trophy Group A cricket match.

Resuming on 115 for one, Uttar Pradesh could add just 91 runs to their overnight total, losing as many as nine wickets in only 34.4 overs on a day when only 51.4 overs could be bowled because of inclement weather.

Thakur wreaked havoc, taking three quick wickets in the morning to push the hosts on to the backfoot early

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At New Delhi - Rajasthan 1st innings 141 trail Delhi 1st innings 201/3 in 56 overs by 60 runs.

Andhra Pradesh 1st innings 234 all out in 96.4 overs lead Services 1st innings 53/1 in 18 overs bny 181 runs.

J&K 1st Innings 497 in 145.4 overs lead Baroda 1st Innings: 116/0 in 34 overs by 116 runs.

Karnataka 247 all out in 82.3 overs lead Railways 106/4 in 36.5 overs 141 runs.

At Dhanbad - Jharkhand 1st Innings: 142 all out trail Tripura 1st Innings: 227 for 6 in 107 overs by 85 runs.

on. Thakur saw off overnight batsman Prashant Gupta, who resumed at a personal score of 41, with the first ball of the day and then sent back new batsman -- Umang Sharma (0) -- in his next over

At Rohtak - Vidarbha: 154 all out in 68.3 overs lead Haryana: 60 for 2 in 18 overs by 96 runs.

At Pune - Maharashtra 1st Innings: 210 trail Punjab 1st innings 370/8 by 160 runs.

At Porvorim - Goa 357 all out in 109.2 overs lead Himachal Pradesh: 172/3 in 68 overs by 185 runs.

At Wayanad - Hyderabad 270 105.4 overs lead Kerala 179/6 in 72 overs by 91 runs.

At Rajkot - Saurashtra 1st innings: 207 all out trail Gujarat 1st innings: 248 all out in 90 overs by 41 runs.

to leave Uttar Pradesh reeling at 115 for three from 115 for one last night.

Although Thakur failed to complete a hat-trick, he also dismissed the other overnight batsman -- Tanmay

Bhupathi, Saketh, Jeevan & Balaji given wild card C

HENNAI: India's top tennis players Mahesh Bhupathi, Saketh Myneni, Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Sriram Balaji have been granted wild card entries into the doubles draw of Chennai Open, organisers said.

Other than offering fans an opportunity to watch top Indian players, the 20th edition of the event will present an exceptional assembly of talent that includes four top-25 players and three 2014 ATP World Tour Award winners.

The organizers announced earlier that ace Indian players Somdev Devvarman and Ramkumar Ramanathan have been granted singles wild card entries.

India's top doubles specialist Mahesh Bhupathi will partner 27-year-old Saketh Myneni for the first time at the Aircel Chennai Open. It will mark Bhupathi's return to courts after March 2014, when he played in the ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Miami with Kevin Anderson.

Bhupathi, who has won a staggering 52 career doubles titles, will look at the event as a platform to kick-start the new year on a winning note.

He had partner Leander Paes to win the 2011 Chennai Open title.

Saketh attained a career high doubles ranking of World No.154 last month. He made his Indian Davis Cup debut at the 2014 Davis Cup

doubles event, partnering Nedunchezhiyan.

The wildcard pairing put up a good fight, but lost to the second seeds Scott Lipsky and Rajeev Ram. Nedunchezhiyan also achieved a career high singles & doubles ranking of 293 & 242 respectively this year, and continues to participate in tournaments around the world. Karti P Chidambaram, chairman, tournament organising committee, Chennai Open and Vice President, Tamil Nadu Tennis Association said, "We are glad to grant wild cards to the prolific Mahesh Bhupathi and also to young players Saketh, Balaji and Nedunchezhiyan Asia/Oceania Group I Tie who have been playing imwith Chinese Taipei, where pressively this year in India he partnered Rohan Bopanna and abroad. in the doubles.

"The players will empower Myneni won gold and sil- the Indian contingent in the ver medals at Incheon Asian doubles draw of the tournaGames 2014 in mixed dou- ment's 20th edition and I'm bles and men's doubles, sure fans will be thrilled to where he partnered with hear the news. We are happy Sania Mirza and Sanam Singh to have an impressive gatherrespectively. ing of good Indian talent and Balaji and Ne- are hopeful they will do very dunchezhiyan from Tamil well."

Nadu receive support from Chennai Open will witness TNTA and are coming to- some of world's most exciting gether for the third time to names in tennis converging play doubles at the Chennai in India, including World No. Open.

4 and Defending singles Balaji, who achieved a ca- Champion Stan Wawrinka, reer high doubles ranking of World No. 14 Feliciano Lopez Word No.211 this year made and World No. 15 Roberto his ATP main draw debut at Bautista Agut, and World No. the 2012 Chennai Open in the 22 David Goffin.

Srivastava, who top scored with 67 off 206 balls.

The hosts could not recover from the initial damage and kept losing wickets at regular interval. Eklavya Dwivedi (23) was the only other batsman, who could chip in with some runs.

In reply, Mumbai also did not have an ideal start as they also lost three wickets in 17 overs with their top order back in the pavilion.

Both the openers were dismissed by Amit Mishra (2/13). At stumps, Hiken Shah was unbeaten on 14 and Suryakumar Yadav was yet to open his account.

BRIEF SCORES: Uttar Pradesh 1st innings: 206 all out in 84.4 overs (Tanmay Srivastava 67, Prashant Gupta 41, Eklavya Dwivedi 23; Shardul Thakur 6/53) lead Mumbai 1st innings: 42 for three in 17 overs (Amit Mishra 2/13) by 164 runs.

PIFA Colaba record fluent win

MUMBAI: PIFA Colaba had things much their own way in recording a 4-1 win over Companeroes Sports Club in an Elite Division match of the Mumbai District Football Association League and played at the Cooperage ground on Monday evening.

The man who played a key role in the Colaba club’s victory was striker Zeeshan Shaikh who scored the opening goal in the 24th minute and fourth in the 64th minute. In between those two goals, Nigerian recruit Elvis Ozawara netted the second in the 31st minute and Deep Morja the third in the 45thminute as the Colaba side went into the break with a healthy 3-0 lead.

Results: PIFA Colaba 4 (Zeeshan Shaikh 24th, 64th, Elvis Ozawara 31st, Deep Morja 45th) beat Companeroes SC 1 (Reed Santos 58th).

JAWAHAR YOUNG BOYS SCORE EASY WIN Jawahar Young Boys came up with gritty determined approach to clinch a comfortable 2-0 win against Bombay Fort SC in a league match of the 19th Late Ramanath Payyade Memorial Football Tournament, organised by Karnatak Sporting Association and played at the KSA ground, Cross Maidan, Churchgate. Rishi Pillai and Rakshit Pillai netted a goal apiece to seal the win for the Young Boys.

GRIEZMANN HAT-TRICK LEADS ATLETICO TO COMEBACK TRIUMPH

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ADRID: France international Antoine Griezmann scored a hat-trick as Atletico Madrid produced a stunning secondhalf display to hammer Athletic Bilbao 4-1 away and move to within four points of La Liga leaders Real Madrid.

The Spanish champions looked on course for back-toback league defeats for the first time since April 2012 when Mikel Rico gave Athletic a deserved half-time lead yesterday.

But Griezmann levelled straight from the kick-off at the start of the second period and completed his hat-trick after Raul Garcia had put the visitors ahead from the penalty spot.

Victory moves Atletico back to within three points of Barcelona, who were 5-0 winners over Cordoba on Saturday, in second.

However, Real have a game in hand on their two main title rivals as they won their fourth trophy of the year in the Club World Cup final against Argentine side San Lorenzo in Morocco on Saturday.

"This was my best match since I've been here. I need to keep on this path and keep working," Griezmann said.

At the new San Mames both sides were missing a number of key players with Aymeric Laporte and Ander Iturraspe banned for the hosts, while Atletico were without the suspended duo of Koke and Mario Mandzukic, as well as Miranda through injury.

It was the Basque outfit who settled much quicker, and went ahead after 17 minutes when Markel Susaeta's free-kick was expertly nod-

Atlético Madrid's Antoine Griezmann [in centre] in action against Athletic Bilbao during the La Liga. ded into the far corner by the unmarked Rico.

Atletico failed to create anything of note in the opening 45 minutes, and could have been even further behind at the break had Aritz Aduriz decided to shoot when he was released clear on goal by Susaeta rather than trying to turn inside before being crowded out.

However, the champions emerged a different side after an inspired half-time pep talk from Diego Simeone and equalised straight from the kick-off as former Real Sociedad winger Griezmann came back to haunt his old Basque rivals once more with a precise header from Juanfran's cross. Seven minutes later Atletico completed the comeback in controversial circumstances as the referee pointed to the spot when Tiago hit the floor under minimal contact between he and Mikel San

India clinch gold in Under-16 Chess Olympiad N

EW DELHI: Top seeds India bagged the gold medal in the World Youth Under-16 Chess Olympiad at Gyor in Hungary in a tight contest. India beat Turkey 3.01.0 in the 10th and final round to clinch the title ahead of Russia and Iran at the FIDE tournament held at the University of West Hungary.

Iran were the leaders in the penultimate round but lost their 10th and final round tie against hosts Hungary 1.5-2.5 to settle for the silver in the 54-team tournament.

In the final round, India were 0-1 down initially with International Master Diptayan Ghosh losing to Vahap Sanal, but all the other three Indians -IM Murali Karthikeyan, IM Aravindh

Chithambaram and Kumaran Balaji won their respective matches to clinch the gold.

Karthikeyan beat Ali Marandi while Chithambaram and Balaji got the better of Volkan Sevgi and Tuna Tuncer respectively.

Chithambaram was the best among the Indians in the 10-round tournament, scoring eight points in the nine games he played with eight wins and a loss. Karthikeyan also scored eight points but he played 10 matches with six wins and four draws.

Ghosh secured 5.5 out of nine while Balaji won 4.5 points out of nine. WFM G K Monnisha was the fifth player in the Indian team and she collected 0.5 points from her three matches.

Jose inside the area.

Once the protests from the home fans and players had finally subsided, Garcia kept his cool to send Gorka Iraizoz the wrong way from the spot.

If Ernesto Valverde's men felt hard done by at the penalty decision, they were handed a reprieve 22 minutes from time when Iker Muniain was extremely fortunate to escape with just a yellow card after a reckless studs high challenge into the knee of defender Jose Gimenez.

That decision wasn't to prove too contentious, though, as Atletico wrapped up the points five minutes later when Griezmann pounced on a slip by Carlos Gurpegi to calmly stroke the ball past Iraizoz.

The Frenchman sealed his first Atletico hat-trick nine minutes from the end thanks to more generous officiating as he tapped into an empty net despite clearly being in

an offside position after the ball ricocheted off Garcia.

Elsewhere, Villarreal and Malaga remained in the hunt for the top four with victories over Deportivo la Coruna and Elche respectively.

It was a more comfortable afternoon for Villarreal at home to Depor as they recorded a seventh straight win in all competitions 3-0 thanks to Jonathan dos Santos's first goal for the club and two second-half strikes by the in-form Luciano Vietto. Malaga, meanwhile, had to come from behind to record a third consecutive league win after falling behind to David Lomban's header on the verge of halftime.

However, second-half goals from Ignacio Camacho and on-loan Liverpool midfielder Luis Alberto mean they join Villarreal and Sevilla on 30 points, just one off Valencia in fourth.

Top seeded players move into badminton quarters PATNA: Top seeded players cruised into the quaterfinals on the third day of 39th National Junior Badminton Championship.

While top seeds Kaushal, Rahul Yadav, Siril Varma smoothly sailed into the U-19 boys' and girls' quarter-finals respectively, Chirag Sen, Kanishq, Vrushali moved into the U-17 quarter-finals at the Patliputra Sports Complex.

The finals will be played on December 24.

Results: Boys (U-19): Kaushal Dharmamer (AAI) bt Kartikey Gulshan Kumar (DLI) 21-11 21-16, Kanishq M. (AI) bt Ansal Yadav [UP] 21-18 21-10, Rahul Yadav C. (TS) bt Daniel S. Farid (KTK) 19-21 2112 21-19, Aditya Joshi (AI) bt Himanshu Saroha (HAR) 21-12 2422 and Shouvik Ghosh (WB) bt

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ONLY SHORT STUFF: Short on performance, short on food and short on the wicket

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ahendra Singh Dhoni has opened a can of worms after the sixth straight loss against Australia in away Tests Down Under. During the post-match interaction, Dhoni slammed a number of aggressive volleys at the hosts. However, the verbal volleys looked to be more scripted rather than genuine.

His reasons were mainly off field but didn't dwell on India's shoddy performance in the last three days of the second Test.

First, came the wrath against the practice pitches.

Wasn't these the same wickets India played on in the past few days. However, it was on the fourth day that Shikhar Dhawan was caught napping to what the skip terms 'uneven bounce'. This resulted in Virat Kohli being sent ahead of Dhawan to bat.

Dhoni's version of 'unrest in the dressing room', is absurd and unprofessional.

As a fine player in the shorter version and a notable leader, he should have handled his team and communicated better and take quick decisions rather than have waited for the last minute. He added that the team needed a 25-minute window of calm for things to cool down. Mr. Dhoni we all thought you were and are the picture of calmness!

If a player is injured, it is the duty of rest of the pack to take on responsibility and not crib about injuries to players. Mitchell Marsh too, was injured and didn’t bowl in the second innings [bowled only six overs in the first innings]. What would have been Dhoni's reaction had Dhawan been knocked by a short-pitched delivery during the match where the batsman would be under the gaze of the camera, which possibly wasn't the case during their pre-match practice. Playing a bowler short, Josh Hazlewood in his debut Test bowled with grit and determination and Mitchell Johnson pounded the 'slinga missiles' during India's second essay.

Now comes the second excuse – Food. Poor Ishant

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Sharma and Suresh Raina had to get lunch from outside due to the 'lack of vegetarian food'. Whom should we blame? The Indian management for not conveying their preferences to the authorities or the caterers. In Adelaide, Indian food was arranged by the authorities as they had assigned an Indian chef to take care of their needs. Why wasn't this the case in the second Test?

The third part of Dhoni's rants focussed on umpiring decisions not going in India’s favour. Has the Indian skipper suddenly smelt a'rat' or has he thrown his lot with the Decision Review System [DRS]. It has been noted in the past that Dhoni showed a lot of faith in the over enthusiastic bowlers when he allowed them to take the call when India played under the DRS, which resulted in many wrong calls.

And when all and sundry didn't work, why was there a need for Rohit Sharma to sledge Mitchell Johnson?

Was he complaining about the food to Mitch or the bounce in the practice arena? Guess Mitch taught the Indian bowlers how to effectively bowl short in the fourth innings as he made mincemeat during his innings with the bat. It’s ironic as to how the Indian team bring out the best in the opposition rather themselves.

The trio of Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav and Varun Aaron were clueless as it seemed they had no clue as to what to do with the red cherry, as the Aussies slammed them to every corner of the park. Truly, it was a Test 'short' of everything but not 'short of excuses'. Mr. Dhoni, it’s time the bat and ball does the talking rather than letting your tongue vent its feelings, on 'Boxing Day'.

Binny banking on extra pace to seal World Cup spot N

EW DELHI: Cut-throat competition is expected when it comes to making the final-15 for the 2015 Cricket World Cup and all-rounder Stuart Binny feels the extra pace he has gained of late makes his case stronger ahead of the all important selection early next month.

Binny has not made the most of his international opportunities, both with bat and

ball in three Tests and six ODIs. "I have actually gone up on my pace in the last 8-10 months. After entering international cricket, I realised I need to step up on the pace. I worked a bit in the gym and the run up is harder than last year. The results are showing," said Binny when asked about the extra pace he has gained recently.

"I have got a bit stronger in

the legs. I was bowling consistent 125 kmph and I have added 3-4 kmph to that. The stronger legs have helped me run in harder than earlier," he said. Binny, however, feels he needs to be more consistent with the bat. He has got starts in three of his four Ranji innings but has only one big knock to his name, the 77 against Tamil Nadu in Bangalore.

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